Is your child obsessed with unicorns? So are we! Unicorns have become more popular than ever in the last several years, and we just can't get enough. That's why we've compiled some of the BEST unicorn crafts for kids.
You'll find so many gorgeous versions of unicorns that it'll be hard to choose just one unicorn craft idea. Nothing is saying that you can't make them all, though!
Whether you're looking for cute unicorn cards, homemade unicorn bookmarks, unicorn party favours, or unicorn decor for your child's room, you'll see lots of ideas to spark your creativity among these unicorn arts and crafts projects.
These are all great crafts for Unicorn Day, which is celebrated on April 9th every year. So, let's start crafting!
Unicorn Crafts for Kids from Messy Little Monster
We've completed quite a few unicorn crafts ourselves over the years, and here are some of our favourite creations. Whether you need a bookmark to keep your place or a headband to feel like a unicorn yourself, you're going to love these unicorn crafts for kids!
Flying Paper Plate Unicorn Craft
What could be more magical than a flying unicorn? Make your own flyingPaper Plate Unicorn Craft using our tutorial. It features fluffy clouds, a gorgeous rainbow, and a stunning unicorn perched on a springy pipe cleaner to make it look like it's flying past the rainbow. Kids will love making and playing with this craft!
Unicorn Bookmark Craft
Make your own beautiful Unicorn Bookmarks using our templates and step-by-step instructions. The unicorns look like they're peeking over the pages of your favourite books. Make a couple extra to give to a friend.
DIY Unicorn Notebook
Kids who are into journaling or drawing will adore making and using this DIY Unicorn Notebook. It's perfect as a journal, for recording dreams, or just for sketching whatever's in your imagination. These DIY notebooks would make excellent party favours for a unicorn-themed party. Don't miss our Unicorn Birthday Cake if you're throwing a party!
Toilet Roll Unicorn Craft
This simple and fun Toilet Roll Unicorn Craft is sure to result in lots of smiles. Because it uses a printable template, this craft is easy enough to do with a group or class. The kids can colour in the template to make their unicorns as colourful and magical as they'd like.
Unicorn Headband
Whether you're making a unicorn costume or need a special "hat" for the birthday girl, this Unicorn Headband Craft is a stunning piece. Toddlers, preschoolers, and even older children will love wearing the headbands as they engage in pretend play.
Unicorn Mask
Speaking of pretend play, you don't want to miss this Unicorn Mask Craft, which is perfect for little unicorn lovers. Use the Unicorn Mask Template and instructions to make your own. This is another project that would make a fabulous unicorn party favour.
Colourable Unicorn Mask
If you'd like a simpler version, try our Printable Unicorn Mask Craftto colour. It's perfect for kids who love to colour but who might not be ready to cut out all sorts of accessory pieces to decorate their masks.
Unicorn Mother's Day Card
Tell Mom just how magical she is with this beautiful Printable Unicorn Mother's Day Card. It's such a cute and fun card; Mom is sure to love it! The printable is pretty on its own, but you can embellish the unicorn with flowers, rhinestones, sequins, or stickers.
Unicorn Card Craft
Here's another Homemade Unicorn Card Craft that kids will enjoy. It's a bit more advanced in that the mane is made with groups of yarn threaded through holes. Threading is terrific fine motor practice for little ones, so while they may need a bit of help with assembly, it's still a great project for your preschooler.
Unicorn Colouring Pages
If you need a quiet time activity for the kids, try these Printable Unicorn Coloring Pages for Kids. They feature rainbows and unicorns in a variety of poses. They'd look beautiful in frames for your child's room after they've coloured them.
Clay Unicorn Craft
If you are looking for something a little different you will love this Clay Unicorn. It is much easier to make than you would first think as you can use a bowl as a mould. Not only is this unicorn craft fun to make, but it also looks great on display and you can fill it with little hair clips, jewellery or coins.
Cute Unicorn Craft Ideas for Kids
Want even more unicorn magic? Here are 15 more unicorn arts and crafts to try!
Handprint Unicorn Craft
Turn your child's handprint into a beautiful keepsake. This Handprint Unicorn Craft by Simple Everyday Mom. It's great for school, home, or library storytime. It would also make a fun party craft! Choosing paper in different colours is part of the fun of making your unicorn unique. You could also print the black and white version for kids to colour in themselves.
Origami Unicorn Craft
Does your child love origami? If so, these Origami Unicorns by Pink Stripey Socks are a must. The folds are easy to make using the step-by-step instructions and photos, and then you just draw the unicorn's features on. Easy and fun!
Heart Unicorn Craft
You don't have to wait for Valentine's Day to make this Heart Unicorn Paper Craft from Artsy Craftsy Mom. It's the perfect project to make for someone to show them how much you care. Using an upside-down heart to make the unicorn's face and neck is just brilliant! The fringed paper mane is also terrific scissor practice for kids.
Paper Plate Unicorn Craft
How adorable is this Paper Plate Unicorn from Simple Everyday Mom? It looks like a cartoon unicorn with its big, friendly eyes and cheeky smile. Use the template and coloured cardstock to pull this craft together quickly.
Unicorn Slime Jars
Can you imagine the excited look on your kids' faces when you tell them you'll be making Unicorn Slime Jars? This craft from The Best Ideas for Kids is sure to be a hit with children of all ages. Once they've made some super stretchy slime, they can decorate jars to look like unicorns to store it in. How fun!
Unicorn Shirt
Make your own DIY Unicorn Shirt using the tie-dye technique and a unicorn silhouette. This project by Artsy-Fartsy Mama is great for kids from toddlers to tweens. You'll need a vinyl cutting machine to create the silhouette and the words.
Unicorn Handprint Posters
Add these Unicorn Handprint Posters by Fun Handprint Art to your child's room as decor! They also make great additions to your child's scrapbook. Each page has a sweet inspirational message to include along with your child's handprint unicorn.
Unicorn Favour Box
Give the perfect gift in the perfect box! This Unicorn Favour Box by Design Dazzle is too cute and will be appreciated by anyone who loves unicorns. Put candy, gift cards, money, jewellery, or other small trinkets and gifts inside.
Unicorn Paper Ornament Craft
Speaking of gifts, this Unicorn Paper Ornament by Artsy Craftsy Mom would make such a cute gift tag or tie-on. You could also decorate some branches with unicorn ornaments to add a bit of magic and colour to your child's room.
No-Sew Unicorn Pouch
Make this No-Sew Unicorn Pouch by Artsy Craftsy Mom to hold Chapstick, coins, or your child's library card. Using glue and felt is such a simple way to make little coin purses and such for kids.
Unicorn Eggs
Don't let Easter pass without making some magical Unicorn Eggs by Red Ted Art for the egg hunt or to add to your decor. The unicorn egg could be the lucky egg!
Unicorn Puppets Craft
Unicorn fans will get lots of playtime out of these Unicorn Finger Puppets by I Heart Crafty Things. They're made with cardstock and yarn and are so simple and stunning.
Unicorn Pencil Holder
Adorn your desk with this charming Unicorn Pencil Holder by Crafts on Sea. It's the perfect desk accessory for holding pencils, pens, markers, scissors, and other office supplies that need to be corralled. It would even make a fun teacher gift that you can stuff with brand new pencils or dry erase markers.
Unicorn Painted Rocks
Paint Unicorn Rocks to add to your garden, to play with as pet rocks, or to hide in your neighbourhood for others to find. The video by Rock Painting 101 shows you how to draw a unicorn step-by-step. Don't forget to write a kind or inspirational message on the bottom of the rock if you're passing it along!
Unicorn Box
This Unicorn Box by 100 Directions is the perfect addition to your child's room. Kids can paint an old wooden box (or a sturdy cardboard one) and decorate it with sprinkles, glitter, sequins, and other accessories to make it sparkle. It's a sweet way to store your child's treasures, photos, and trinkets.
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