15+ Lovable Lion Crafts

The lion may be the king of the jungle, but they’re also some of the most adorable creatures on earth. And with these 15+ lovable lion crafts for kids from around the web, you can make one at home!

Crafting with kids is a great way to spend time together. There are so many fun ways for children to get creative and use their imaginations, but crafting can sometimes be expensive. This blog post showcases lion crafts for kids that will keep your little ones entertained without breaking the bank. Many of them are made from paper or recycled materials. They’re perfect for crafting at home, school, or lion-themed parties!

They range from easy activities like handprint or paper plate lions to constructing your own 3D paper lion or making one with a mane made of leaves!

Grab your crafting supplies and the kids, and let’s get started!

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Fun Lion Crafts for Kids

Recycled K-Cup Lion by Artsy Momma

This fun recycled K cup Lion craft is simple to make and a great preschool or early years safari craft for kids.

Paper Tube and Pipe Cleaner Lion by Hello, Wonderful

You will love this easy and simple paper tube lion craft for kids. Using a toilet tube and pipe cleaners you can create this fun lion craft in minutes.

Handprint Lion by Simple Everyday Mom

Make this lion craft with your kids using their handprints. Not only will this be a fun sensory activity, you can talk to the little ones about lion homes and the lion’s habitat as you paint.

Easy Toilet Paper Roll Lion by Look, We’re Learning

Here is another fun toilet paper roll animal craft. This toilet tube lion craft is a great lion preschool craft for kids. So simple, yet it looks so cute!

Lion Headband by Simple Everyday Mom

If you’re looking for something different why not try this super fun paper Lion headband. Paper headbands can be fun to make and they don’t take too long. Get this lion headband template over at Simple Everyday Mom.

Lion Leaf Craft by Easy Peasy and Fun

Did you know you can make cute Safari animals from leafs. In fact this Lion leaf craft is so cute and can be very simple but also fun to make with your children’s help.

Curly Paper Plate Lion by Arty Crafty Kids

This lion craft is a great lion preschool craft (ages 3-5) for kids. If you are looking for lion

Printable Lion Craft by Simple Mom Project

If you’re looking for a fun printable lion craft look no further! This super cute lion template is cute and fun to make with the little ones.

Lion Bookmark by Artsy Craftsy Mom

If you are interested in a great lion preschool craft to encourage reading then this cute lion bookmark could be just what you need.

Ribbon Lion Puppet by Easy Peasy and Fun

You can make a lion puppet using this fun and simple tutorial. This lion craft is great for lion preschool children (ages 3-5) since it uses a few simple materials and you will probably have them at home.

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3D Paper Lion by Arty Crafty Kids

Make a 3D Paper Lion craft today. It is a lion craft that kids will surely enjoy. This lion craft is great as a one off activity or as a lion themed party craft .

Pine Cone Lion Ornament by Non-Toy Gifts

You can make a pine cone Lion ornament pretty easily with just a few materials. This fun and simple craft is a great lion craft for kids. They make lion ornaments that are perfect as an addition to a lion themed Christmas tree.

All Paper Craft and Painting

Learn how to make an easy lion by all paper crafts  with this cool tutorial that show you each step of the process, from start to finish. You can use different colors and

Cupcake Liner Lion by Kids Activities Blog

Why not try making a cupcake liner lion craft today? You can use lion crafts from cupcake liners in lots of lion themed activities. This is a great lion craft idea for preschool, kindergarten and early elementary school kids.

Lion Play Dough Invitation to Play by The Craft Train

Have you ever made a play dough lion? If you haven’t, lion play dough is a lot of fun to make and your kids will love it too.

Fork Painted Lions by Our Kid Things

Use forks to paint these super cute lions today! Painting can be super fun for children. In fact, you might want to try painting different safari animals with forks. It could be a lot of fun!