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Giraffe Crafts: 25+ Super Fun Ideas for Kids

Learn about giraffes and their natural African habitat with these fun crafts and activities. Children will create puzzles, puppets, artwork and even party favors with these 25+ giraffe crafts for kids!

Super fun giraffe crafts for kids

Welcome to a wild adventure in the world of giraffe crafts for kids! Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or just someone who loves crafting, you’re in for a treat.

We’ve gathered over 25 fantastic giraffe craft ideas that are perfect for little hands. These activities are not only fun but also great for developing fine motor skills.

Did you know that giraffes have their very own special day? That’s right! June 21st is celebrated as World Giraffe Day. What better way to join in the festivities than by creating your own giraffe masterpieces? From cute paper plate giraffes to colorful handprint projects, we’ve got something for everyone.

Giraffes are fascinating zoo animals, and their long necks make them instantly recognizable. Imagine how much fun your kids will have learning and creating at the same time!

As you embark on these crafting adventures, you’ll also be sparking their creativity and helping them learn more about these amazing creatures.

Here are a few fun giraffe facts to share with your kids while you craft:

Giraffes have incredibly long necks that help them reach leaves high up in trees. But did you know their necks are too short to reach the ground? They have to kneel to take a drink of water!

These gentle giants eat about 75 pounds of food a day. That’s a lot of munching!

Long ago, people thought giraffes were a mix between a camel and a leopard. They even called them “camel-leopards.”

Giraffes only need a little bit of sleep each day – just 5 to 30 minutes! Their naps are super short, sometimes just a minute long.

Ready to get started? Check out this collection of crafts for kids and let the fun begin. Whether it’s for a classroom project, a rainy day activity, or a way to celebrate World Giraffe Day, these are sure to bring smiles and laughter.

Scroll down and discover all the wonderful ways you can bring the magic of giraffes into your home. Let’s get crafting!

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giraffe pencil holder
craftboxgirls.com

Giraffe Pencil Holder

Kids can recycle a tin can into an adorable giraffe pencil holder and display it proudly on their desk!
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2
www.hellowonderful.co

Rock Giraffe Puzzle

Turn small rocks into a giraffe by arranging them and then painting them! Once you've made it, mix up the rocks and see if someone else can complete the puzzle.
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3
Paper cone giraffe craft
kidscraftroom.com

Paper Cone Giraffe

Make your giraffe as tall as you want with this construction paper and pipe cleaner craft. Just stretch the springy neck up higher if you like!
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4
duck, fish, butterfly, and giraffe hama patterns

Giraffe Bookmark

Learn how to make perler bead giraffe bookmarks using simple supplies! Kids will love this easy project with beads, popsicle sticks, and glue. Plus, get 24 other cute designs.
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5
giraffe headband craft idea
www.simpleeverydaymom.com

Giraffe Headband

Using the free giraffe template provided, kids can either cut out color shapes and glue this headband together or print it out in white and color it in!
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6
mixed media giraffe craft
www.education.com

Mixed Media Giraffe

Use up all of your leftover craft supplies by letting your kids create their very own mixed media giraffe! You'll be amazed at what they come up with.
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7
giraffe paper craft
www.momdoesreviews.com

Giraffe Paper Craft

With only a few supplies and an easy to follow step-by-step tutorial, kids can make their own super cute giraffe paper craft!
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8
popsicle stick giraffe kid craft
www.gluedtomycraftsblog.com

Popsicle Stick Giraffe Puppet

Use a couple sizes of popsicle sticks to make your own giraffe puppet. Then you can put on a giraffe play!
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9
m&m candy giraffe craft or party favor
www.cindyderosier.com

M&M Candy Giraffe

This sweet giraffe would make a fun party favor for a zoo themed party! The kids could even make it while at the party.
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10
giraffe fingerprint craft
www.ourkidthings.com

Fingerprint Giraffe

Cut out and glue the giraffe shapes and then give it spots using brown paint and your fingerprints. Just like your fingerprints, no two giraffes will be alike!
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11
zoo animals paper craft for kids
mamaofminis.com

Paper Giraffe Head

Kids use construction paper to make the head of a giraffe along with a zebra, elephant and lion! This is a fun zoo-themed craft idea.
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12
cardboard tube giraffe craft for kids
craftsbyamanda.com

Cardboard Tube Giraffe

This cute giraffe eating some leaves is made completely from toilet paper cardboard tubes and giraffe print felt!
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13
redtedart.com (screenshot from video)

Giraffe Corner Bookmark

Learn how to make a bookmark for the corner that looks like a giraffe! Use the step-by-step tutorial or follow along with the video.
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14
cereal box giraffe
www.pinkstripeysocks.com

Cereal Box Giraffe

Download the free template and make your own cereal box giraffe. The pieces just fit together, so no need for glue!
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15
kidsactivitiesblog.com

G is for Giraffe

Preschoolers will love making this 'G is for Giraffe' craft! I love that the clothespin legs allow the giraffe to stand on its own.
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16
accordion giraffe craft
inthebagkidscrafts.com

Accordion Giraffe

Use the provided template or draw your own giraffe and make his super long accordion neck! Boy I would love to have those beautiful eyelashes.
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17
cork giraffe craft
gogrowgo.com

Cork Giraffe

Corks, bamboo skewers and playing cards — not really 3 things you think go together, huh? Well they make a really fun giraffe in this cork craft!
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18
giraffe paper bag puppet craft
www.simpleeverydaymom.com

Giraffe Puppet

Use a paper bag to make this adorable giraffe puppet. Oh, and you have to check out Sam's nails in the tutorial photos — love it!
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19
paint poured giraffes
www.michaels.com

Paint Poured Giraffe

Paint pouring is so much fun for creating one-of-a-kind art. Now you can use it to create a one-of-a-kind giraffe!
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20
artycraftybee.com

Handprint Giraffe

Learn how to make a handprint giraffe and color it in along with 4 other handprint animals — a flamingo, lion, chicken, and goldfish!
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21
paint and newspaper giraffe craft
inthebagkidscrafts.com

Paint & Newspaper Giraffe

Head to the recycling bin and use some newspaper to make the spots on this painted giraffe with a super long neck!
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22
giraffe finger puppet craft
iheartcraftythings.com

Finger Puppet Giraffe

Cut out your own shapes or use the free template to make this giraffe finger puppet. Assemble and paint on the spots!
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23
tissue paper and paper plate giraffe craft
www.gluedtomycraftsblog.com

Tissue Paper & Paper Plate Giraffe

Use tissue paper and a paper plate to make your own giraffe head. If you like, you could add some spots using brown paper.
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24
foam cup giraffe head craft
kidsactivitiesblog.com

Cup Giraffe

Turn a Styrofoam cup into a giraffe head using paint and pipe cleaners. You can also make a monkey and a tiger!
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25
Valentine's Day giraffe craft for kids
tratatuha.com

Valentine’s Day Giraffe

Celebrate your love of giraffes on Valentine's Day (or any day) by making this giraffe with heart-shaped spots!
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26
giraffe shapes craft
lovelearnlibrarian.com

Giraffe Shapes

Cut out rectangles, triangles and circles to make your own giraffe! Reinforce the shapes while making a fun craft.
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27
giraffe party hat craft
www.adailysomething.com

Giraffe Party Hats

Kids can make their own giraffe party hats using brown paper, masking tape and ribbon. Perfect activity for a safari or giraffe themed party!
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Did you enjoy these giraffe craft ideas? Let me know in the comments! Then please take a peek at these other popular kid’s animal crafts:

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