1. Unicorn Dream Jar
Materials Needed:
A small glass or plastic jar with a lid Cotton balls Glitter (pink, purple, blue) Unicorn coloring pages Glow-in-the-dark stars Glue
Steps: Genius Hack: To double this jar as a calming nighttime aid, add a few drops of lavender essential oil!
2. Unicorn Wands
Materials Needed:
Wooden dowels or straws Unicorn coloring pages (colored and cut out) Ribbons Glue Glitter
Steps: Fun Tip: Mike waved his unicorn wand and declared himself a “Unicorn Wizard!” Kids love the imaginative play this craft brings!
3. DIY Unicorn Puzzle
Materials Needed:
Unicorn coloring pages Thick cardstock or cardboard Scissors
Steps: Safety Tip: Cut the pieces yourself and let your young child enjoy the puzzle fun if she is too small for scissors! Pro Tip: Laminating the puzzle pieces or covering them with clear tape increases their lifetime for frequent usage.
4. Unicorn-Themed Pencil Holder
Materials Needed:
Empty tin can or toilet paper roll Unicorn coloring pages Glue Decorative stickers
Steps: Fun Tip: Wrap the holder in clear contact paper to make it last longer and prevent stains!
5. Unicorn Greeting Banner
Materials Needed:
Multiple unicorn coloring pages String or ribbon Clothespins Scissors Hole puncher (optional) Decorative items like glitter, stars, or buttons
Steps:
For maximum durability, laminate the cutouts before threading them! For more creative banner ideas and decoration inspiration, visit Crayola’s DIY Crafts page. Fun Tip: For a brilliant impact, put fairy lights on the banner!
6. Unicorn-Themed Coasters
Materials Needed:
Small square cardboard pieces Unicorn coloring pages (colored and cut) Contact paper or clear tape Glue
Steps: Fun Tip: To make things more interesting, tell the kids to make a whole set of unicorn faces.
7. Unicorn Snow Globe
Materials Needed:
Unicorn coloring pages A small, clear plastic or glass jar with a lid Glitter Water A colored unicorn cutout (laminated or sealed in plastic) Glycerin (optional for slowing the glitter movement) Super glue or a glue gun Small decorative items (tiny stars or beads)
Steps: Safety Advice: To stop burns, always watch children using a glue gun. Fun Tip: For a further magical impact, toss small star-shaped confetti! For a detailed guide on using glycerin in snow globes, check out this step-by-step tutorial from National Geographic Kids.
8. Unicorn Keepsake Box
Materials Needed:
Small cardboard or wooden box Unicorn coloring pages (colored and cut) Glue or Mod Podge Stickers and gems Paint or markers for extra decoration Scissors
Steps: Fun Tip: For a surprising secret message, write one inside the lid.
Need More Inspiration?
These unicorn crafts are not only fun, but they’re also great for getting kids to be creative and improve their motor skills. Mike and Lisa had a great time last week making their unicorn banners. If your child enjoys magical or royal adventures, they might also want to try our dragon coloring pages for something bold and fiery or explore the charm of our princess coloring pages full of twirls and tiaras. All of these magical themes and more are waiting for you in our Color & Celebrate section, a place where creativity takes the lead and every page is an invitation to play. Don’t forget to get the 46 free unicorn coloring pages in PDF format that I put up below this article. They are great for these projects! Tell me which one your kid liked best.
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