From whimsical elephant puppets to elegant jewelry creations, here you will find elephant crafts that spark the imagination of both kids and adults.
Today, I’ve got a trunk-load (see what I did there) of creative ideas that cater to all ages while celebrating the majesty of elephants. So, grab your crafting supplies, and let’s get started on our journey!
Why elephant crafts?
For me, elephants are a very calming animal, so having anything elephant-related gives me a calm feeling. Here are some other reasons that these gentle giants captivate the hearts of both kids and adults:
- From their playful antics to their expressive eyes, elephants have an undeniable charm that appeals to both the young and the young at heart.
- Elephants symbolize strength and resilience, qualities that inspire everyone.
- A shared love of wildlife brings people together. Creating elephant crafts can be a fun family activity.
- There are around 45,000 elephants left in the wild which makes them an endangered species. So, working on elephant-themed crafts with your children can be a great opportunity to talk about elephant conservation.
Okay, let’s get to the crafty fun! Whether you’re exploring elephant crafts with your little ones or seeking an artistic escape for yourself, these projects promise an elephant-sized adventure. Go ahead, scroll down and see…
Elephant crafts for kids to make
Sock Elephant
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sweetteaandsavinggraceblog.com
Work together with your child to make a cute elephant using socks! And don’t worry, there isn’t any sewing involved in this craft
Elephant Cardboard Maze
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www.littleladoo.com
This has to be the most adorable maze I’ve ever seen! The instruction are easy to follow and you can use them to do whatever shape maze you’d like. There is also a link to an easier maze and a much more challenging cardboard maze.
Crumpled Paper Elephant
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buggyandbuddy.com
Head to the recycling bin for some newspaper to make these crumpled paper elephants. How cute are these?
Elephant Corner Bookmark
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www.easypeasyandfun.com
Never forget where you left off in your book with this elephant corner bookmark.
Oh, and I love that this bookmark is being used on a foreign math book!
Paper Elephant
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www.gluedtomycraftsblog.com
Paper and googly eyes come together to make an elephant head. The accordion folded trunk is super cute!
Paper Elephant Head
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mamaofminis.com
Kids use construction paper to make the head of an elephant along with a zebra, giraffe and lion! This is a fun zoo-themed craft idea.
Balloon Elephant Card
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www.gluedtomycraftsblog.com
Who knew that uninflated balloons make perfect elephant faces? Well, I guess Stacey did!
Asian Elephant Craft
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kidworldcitizen.org
Discuss the rich heritage of Asia while creating a stunning elephant, blending creativity and global awareness in a single craft!
Popsicle Stick Elephant
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www.simpleeverydaymom.com
Turn some popsicle sticks into an elephant head! Use the free template, or cut out your own shapes for a unique craft.
Elephant Gift Tags
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yourdiyfamily.com
Have your kids create dotty elephant gift tags for gifts they give to friends! Aren’t they adorable?
Horton Paper Bag Puppet
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www.mombrite.com
This is the perfect craft to make after you read Horton Hears a Who! by Dr. Seuss or maybe watch the movie.
Elephant Puppet
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kidscraftroom.com
Use fun colorful cupcake liners to make the ears for these elephant puppets. Or, if you have plain ones, you could use markers to color them the way you like!
Cereal Box Elephant
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iheartcraftythings.com
After making this cereal wreath, turn the box into an elephant! Little kids may have a tough time cutting this out, but they will have tons of fun painting and putting it together.
Elephant crafts for adults to make
Elephant Wooden Puzzle
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www.uglyducklinghouse.com
Put your scroll saw to use to make this fun scrap wood elephant puzzle. This would make an awesome gift!
Elephant String Art
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www.erinspain.com
I love a good string art project! This elephant one would be so cute in a nursery; especially if you have an animal or circus theme.
Fabric Stamping
Learn how to use stamping on fabric to decorate a skirt with elephants! You can try this on shirts, jeans, and other textile surfaces with any design you like. Great fashion craft for updating old clothes.
Elephant Bookends
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irresistiblepets.net
This gold elephant bookend project only cost $4! Two plastic animals, two wood plaques and some spray paint.
Kawaii Felt Elephant
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delilahiris.com
This elephant craft would be great for tweens and teens as well as adults. A fun hand-sewing felt project!
Elephant Baby Hat
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www.jennyandteddy.com
If you can crochet, I can’t think of a cuter way to use your talent than this baby hat. Oh my word!!
Macrame Elephant
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www.hometalk.com
I’ve seen so many of those macrame rainbow tutorials. This is similar but way cuter! Don’t you think?
Purse Elephant
Photo Credit:
www.handmadiya.com
Need a change purse or makeup pouch? This felt elephant is easy to make and super adorable!
Elephant Pendent Necklace
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lc.pandahall.com
Learn how to make a cute gold wire wrapped elephant pendent necklace with this tutorial. There are easy to follow photos for each step.
Elephant Blanket
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www.yarnspirations.com
Here is another fun elephant crochet project. This is a blanket! As you can see, you can roll it up, button it and you have a cute elephant pillow as well.
Elephant Trinket Dish
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www.carolynshomework.com
Use gold leaf to turn an elephant toy into a beautiful addition to a plain dish. Then add some gold leaf hearts as footsteps. Now you have an adorable DIY jewelry dish!
Elephant Doorstop
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createstudio.blogspot.com
Find out how to make an elephant doorstop that is almost too cute for the floor! Love the bow.
Elephant Knobs
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www.mycreativedays.com
Make some DIY knobs for a dresser using elephant toys. This is perfect for a kid’s bedroom or a playroom.
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