April – the first full month of spring and home to many quirky holidays including National Deep Dish Pizza Day, National Unicorn Day and many more. Here are over 30 April crafts and activities inspired by the wonderful month of April.
Make crafting with your kids a habit. You’ll never regret the time you spending making memories together. This collection of craft flashcards is the perfect way to get started…
Fun Facts About the Month of April
- April’s birth stone is the diamond.
- April’s birth flowers are the Daisy and the Sweet Pea.
- There are 30 days in April.
- Meteor showers happen each year between April 16-26.
- April is considered the funniest month.
To learn more about April, check out this article from Made by Happy.
Save these April Craft Ideas for later. Pin them to your favorite Pinterest board…
1. Interactive Cloud and Rainbow Fan for National Find a Rainbow Day
Did you know that April 3rd is National Find a Rainbow Day? A fitting holiday for the Spring weather. Click HERE to learn how to make a craft inspired by this unique holiday.
2. Rainbow Mask for National Find a Rainbow Day
If you liked the last craft then this Rainbow Mask is the perfect craft for you! With just a few simple items that can be found on our MASTERLIST, you too can make this craft. Click HERE for the full set of instructions.
3. Bookmarks for National Find a Rainbow Day
Looking for more crafts to celebrate this National Find a Rainbow Day? This bookmark is the perfect craft! You can learn how to make it for yourself when you click HERE.
4. Lacing Cloud Craft
This sweet lacing cloud craft is the perfect way to combine creativity and fine motor play. You can find the full tutorial HERE.
5. Pizza Pouch for National Deep Dish Pizza Day
Did you know that April 6th celebrates National Deep Dish Pizza Day? Here is a paper plate pizza pouch craft to celebrate this unique day. Click HERE to access the full set of instructions.
6-19. 15+ Crafts to Celebrate National Student Athlete Day
Looking for crafts to celebrate your little athlete this National Student Athlete Day? Consider making one of these sports crafts this April 6th. Whether your little one plays soccer, hockey, football or tennis there is a craft for any athlete. Click HERE to discover all 15 sports crafts.
20. Rainy Day Craft for Spring
I’m sure you have heard the saying “April showers bring May flowers”. Celebrate this rainy time of year with this recycled newspaper craft. Click HERE to discover the full set of instructions for this rainy-day craft.
21. Paper Plate Hippo for National Zoo Lovers Day
With the weather finally starting to warm up after the cold winter months, some of our favorite attractions like Zoos are starting to reopen. Hence April 8th celebrating National Zoo Lovers Day.
Your local Zoo not yet open? This paper plate hippo craft is a great way to pass time in the meantime. Click HERE to learn how to make this paper plate craft!
22. Paper Giraffe Craft for National Zoo Lovers Day
Hippos aren’t your style? Then this paper giraffe is the perfect craft for you. Click HERE to get the FREE template.
23. Paper Plate Elephant for National Zoo Lovers Day
If you liked the last craft, then you will love this paper plate elephant! With just a few simple items that can be found on our MASTERLIST, you too can make this craft. Click HERE to view the full set of instructions.
24. Paper Plate Unicorn for National Unicorn Day
Did you know that April 9th is National Unicorn Day? Celebrate this wacky holiday with this paper plate unicorn. You can get the FREE TEMPLATE when you click HERE.
Enjoy the Unicorn Craft Video Tutorial
25. Newspaper Unicorn Craft for National Unicorn Day
Who said crafting needs to be wasteful? This recycled newpaper craft is perfect for those wishing to adopt a more sustainable crafting practice. Click HERE to access to full set of instructions.
26. Free Unicorn Coloring Pages for National Unicorn Day
If you loved the last two crafts, then these unicorn coloring pages are just for you! Click HERE to get access to the FREE PRINTABLES.
27. Paper Flowers Craft
These Paper Flowers are the perfect craft for spring time. You can learn how to make this craft for yourself when you visit HERE.
28. Paper Plate Pig Craft for National Farm Animal Day
A fitting holiday for my hometown in Pennsylvania is National Farm Animal Day. Click HERE to learn how to make this paper plate pig craft.
29. Paper Plate Cow Craft for National Farm Animal Day
If you liked the last craft then you will love this paper plate cow craft! Click HERE in order to view the instructions and the FREE PRINTABLE TEMPLATE.
30. Rain Cloud Craft
Looking for crafts to keep your little one busy during rainy spring days? Then this rain cloud is the perfect craft for you. Click HERE to get the full set of instructions.
31. Paper Plate Earth Craft for Earth Day
Looking for crafts for your children or classroom to make this Earth Day? Then this paper plate earth craft is the perfect activity for you. You can get the free template when you visit HERE.
32. Earth Day Activities Paper Chain
Celebrate Earth Day this April 22nd with this paper chain craft. Want to learn how to make it for yourself? Click HERE to view the full set of instructions.
33. Paper Plate Globe for Earth Day
This craft is a great reminder of our responsibility to protect our earth. Want to learn how to make this paper plate earth day craft? Click HERE for the full set of instructions.
34. Paper Plate Flower Craft
This paper plate flower pouch is the perfect craft to honor the spring weather. You can learn how to make it yourself when you visit HERE.
Enjoy this Daisy Craft Video Tutorial
35. Printable Baby Chick Craft
This adorable baby chick craft is the perfect way to celebrat Spring. You can grab the free printable HERE.
36. Baseball Player Puppet
Celebrate National Baseball Day on April 22 with this simple baseball player puppet. You can find the full tutorial and grab the free craft template HERE.
37. Paper Bag Penguin Craft
Did you know that April 25th is World Penguin Day? What a fun holiday to celebrate! Learn how to make these adorable penguins and grab the free penguin template HERE.
Save these Spring Crafts for later. Pin them to your favorite Pinterest board…
And for ALL of our amazing Spring crafts, browse through the collection HERE.
