Add a touch of whimsy and magic to your life with these mushroom crafts. From toddlers to adults, there is something for everyone to enjoy!
Mushroom crafts have become increasingly popular due to the cottagecore, forestcore, and fairycore trends.
Mushrooms can play a part in each of these trends as they have a connection to nature, a history in fairy tales and folklore, and have a whimsical charm that captures the imagination of crafters of all ages!
Kids will enjoy the fun shapes and colors of mushrooms along with the idea of fairies using mushrooms as their home. Adults will appreciate the link to nature while creating something for their home, garden or even their own fairy garden!
Whether you knit, sew, work with clay, create art, or enjoy using your Cricut, there is definitely a mushroom-themed project on this list that you will love.
So, are you ready to escape into a world of enchantment and creativity? Scroll down and see all of the great mushroom crafts I’ve collected for you.
Mushroom Crafts
Add a touch of whimsy and magic to your life with these mushroom craft ideas. From toddlers to adults, there is something for everyone to enjoy!
Mushroom Crafts for Kids
Mushroom Perler Beads
Learn how to make the cutest mushroom perler beads perfect for spring or summer! Both kids and adults will enjoy these 25+ patterns.
Pipe Cleaner Mushrooms
Create some fuzzy little mushrooms using pipe cleaners and beads. This would be a good fairy and gnome party activity and favor to take home!
Mosaic Mushroom Art
Who doesn't love tearing up paper? Your kids will have fun making this torn construction paper mosaic mushroom art!
Acorn Toadstools
Take a nature walk to gather acorns with caps. Then settle in with some paint and patience to make these little acorn toadstool cuties!
Recycled Mushroom Craft
A toilet paper roll and corrugated cardboard become an adorable mushroom. Wrap a piece of birch bark around the stem for a more natural look.
Paper Plate Mushroom Fairy House
Get the free printable or draw and cut your own pieces to make a whimsical mushroom fairy house complete with fairies in the windows!
Paper Bag Mushrooms
Having a woodland themed party? Kids can create these "fun-guys" out of paper bags to place around the yard!
Felt Mushrooms
Jamie made these bright colored felt mushrooms to go along with her pup Boo's gnome dog costume for Halloween. You have to check out the adorable photos!
Mushroom Corks
Champagne corks are the perfect shape for mushrooms - just paint them! Then head over for the pipe cleaner pixie tutorial on the same site.
Pasta Mushrooms
Add this fun painting project to your list of macaroni art ideas! Kids can have fun choosing which shapes are best for the mushrooms.
Super Mario Wooden Mushrooms
Head to the wood section of the craft store to find the half balls and candle cups to make these cute mushrooms! The only other things you need are paint and glue.
Egg Carton Mushroom
Here is another mushroom craft where you can find supplies in your recycling bin! Cut sections of an egg carton to glue together and paint.
Paper Mushroom House
Turn bright colored paper and a toilet paper tube into little mushroom houses. Create a whole village for your fairies to enjoy!
Mushroom Seed Art
Draw a mushroom scene and fill it in with colorful seeds! Just follow along with this easy step-by-step tutorial.
Eggshell Mushroom
This eco-friendly activity for kids turns eggshells and tissue paper into mushrooms. Start the day trying to crack your breakfast eggs in half so you can reuse the shells for this craft!
3D Paper Mushroom
Follow along with the step-by-step photos to make this mushroom whose cap sticks out from the page! Cut the pieces from colored paper, or they have a template you can print out and use.
Craft Stick Mushroom
Do you like button mushrooms? Well these are kind of like them, but you can't eat them! Use buttons and craft sticks to make different size mushrooms.
Stone Mushrooms
Find out how to paint and glue stones to look like mushrooms. They will look cute in potted plants, or out in your garden!
Easy Mario Mushroom Origami
Learn how to make an easy Super Mario Bros origami mushroom with this tutorial! Perfect for gamers and origami enthusiasts of all skill levels.
Mushroom Crafts for Adults
Mushroom Playmat
Get the free pattern and tutorial for making this adorable mushroom playmat. This is perfect for a woodland themed nursery!
Gnome Bookends
Learn to make these cute bookends using supplies found at the craft store! You’ll learn a great technique for weighing down the wood blocks. Isn’t the woodland and mushroom theme so fun? Perfect for kids’ rooms.
Mushroom Wreath
Create this fall wreath with supplies found at the dollar store. I love those chunky mushrooms!
'Shroomkins
Pumpkins + Mushrooms = 'Shroomkins! I am amazed that these yellow capped mushrooms were made with Styrofoam pumpkins and pool noodles.
Crepe Paper Shrooms
Wow, these crepe paper mushrooms look like real ones growing in the wild! They are not the easiest craft on this list, but they look amazing.
Crochet Pouch
You'll use a tapestry crochet method to create this adorable zippered mushroom pouch. I can think of so many uses for a pouch this size.
Mushroom Stool
Give a kid's step stool a super cute makeover by hand painting it to look like a mushroom. This would also work well with cottagecore style.
Fabric Mushroom Garland
Create some fun mushrooms using scrap fabric. Leave them as-is or add some embellishments. You can display them in a bowl, spread them around the house or create a lovely garland as shown!
Paper Mache Mushrooms
Use tissue paper and Elmer's Art Paste to paper mache the caps of these mushrooms. Pleated paper was added under each cap, but you could also use mini baking cups.
Mushroom Fingerless Mittens
Get a free knitting pattern for these fingerless mittens with a delightful mushroom pattern. Perfect for when the fall nights get cooler!
Bird Feeder
Here is another recycling craft idea! Turn an empty container from toddler puffed rice snacks and a shallow plastic bowl into a mushroom bird feeder.
Toadstool Colored Pencils
Nicole made these magical toadstool colored pencils as favors for a gnome party. Can you guess what she used for the toadstools?
3D Mushroom Art
Technically, this craft from Michaels is a framed floral art. However, the blue button flowers used look exactly like mushrooms, don't you think?
Clay Mushroom Ornaments
Have fun coming up with super cute ways to paint these air dry clay mushroom ornaments. I love that she didn't use the traditional colors.
Hot Glue Mushroom Light
Craft magical hot glue mushrooms with this DIY! Perfect for adding a whimsical touch to your home. Step-by-step guide for a fairy-tale glow.
Clay Pot Mushrooms
Spruce up your garden, or create a fairy garden with these clay pot mushrooms. They would make cute fairy houses if you paint a door!
Wood Mushroom
Turn 2 thrift store finds (a wood vase and wood bowl) into a great mushroom decor piece.
Clay Mushrooms
By day, this piece looks like realistic mushrooms created from clay. At night, you can surprise everyone with the fact that they light up!
Knit Forest Mushrooms
Get a free forest mushroom knitting pattern for beginners! I love the thought of using these in a wreath or other fall decor project.
Garden Mushroom
Find out how easy it is to create a beautiful glass mushroom for your garden. Can you believe that this is just a drinking glass and candy dish lid? Awesome!
8-Bit 1-Up Mushroom Shirt
Natalie gives you the design to make your own level up mushroom out of vinyl! This shirt is instantly recognizable to anyone who sees it (you can also put this design on a bag, apron, or any other fabric surface).
Toadstool Wrist Pincushion
Have your pins handy and look great while you sew by wearing this toadstool wrist pincushion. It just makes me smile looking at it!
Felt Mushroom Garland
This mushroom garland is so cute and perfect for fall or a baby’s nursery or other woodland themed decor.
Which mushroom craft will you be making first? Let me know in the comments below. I’d also love for you to check out these other fun craft collections with various supplies and themes:
Animals • Apples • Boredom Busters • Coffee Filters • Cotton Balls • Earth Day • Fall • Flowers • Frozen • • Monsters • Moon • Pine Cones • Pista Shells • Popsicle Sticks • Preschool Crafts • Pumpkin • Snowflakes • Stars • Straws • Summer • Thanksgiving