Love flamingos? Then you’ll love these fancy Flamingo Crafts for Kids! Enjoy the explosion of pink with flamingos made from paper, felt, pom poms and more!
Have you noticed how elegant flamingos look? With that graceful neck, those long legs and that stance, they sure are a bunch of fancy birds!
Which is why when you make flamingo crafts, they have to be just as fancy to match! Today, we’ve collected some easy and elegant flamingo crafts for kids, which are simple enough to make, but without compromising on style!
This assortment of crafts includes a wide variety of materials, from regular craft supplies like pipe cleaners, pom poms and craft paper to recycled elements like mason jars, CDs and even a bath loofah! Read on to find out more!
10 Fancy Flamingo Crafts for Kids
1. DIY Paper Flamingo Decor
Although they call it summer theme decor at Red Ted Art, I think these pretty flamingos will work throughout the year! The craft is basically simple, but has repeated steps, which should be fun to keep kids occupied for a while!
2. Pipe Cleaner Flamingo Craft
We love how the furry pipe cleaners give these flamingos that feathery look, and the addition of a bright pink feather completes it! This is a good fine motor exercise for little hands, what with all the twisting and turning!
3. DIY Tissue Pom Pom Flamingos
A ready made pink tissue pom pom and some glitter paper turns into a glamorous piece of home decor in this craft from Frog Prince Paperie! Older kids can try making the pom pom on their own – search the net for tutorials.
4. Paper Plate Flamingo Craft
Paper plate crafts are great for the little ones, and this one from Makes and Takes is no different. Kids can try cutting, pasting, collage and painting – all in one easy craft project!
5. DIY Felt Flamingo Plushie
Have a friend who’s obsessed with flamingos? Then this felt flamingo plushie will make the perfect gift! Download the free template and get sewing!
6. Handprint Flamingo Craft
This handprint craft from The Best Ideas for Kids is super easy, and is great for young kids since it utilizes a mix of materials – craft paper, pipe cleaners, feathers and more. Let kids experiment and see how each one works differently.
7. DIY Flamingo Marionette
Marionettes were really popular when I was a kid, although I doubt it’s the same now! Let kids enjoy some old world play with this DIY flamingo marionette from Handmade Charlotte.
8. DIY Flamingo Greeting Card
This greeting card idea from Design for Soul is perfect for Mother’s Day or a birthday, and with some minor changes, can work just as well for Valentine’s Day too! It’s so easy but so elegant at the same time!
9. DIY Flamingo Snow Globe
These snow globes from Bespoke Bride are so dreamy! With gold and pink glitter and sequins, they match the golden lid of the mason jars perfectly. Great as return gifts for a flamingo theme party!
10. Recycled CD Flamingo Craft
What do you get when you cross a loofah, an old CD, craft paper and pipe cleaners? A flamingo!! Yes, check out how this is made possible over at I Heart Arts and Crafts.
We sure are loving all that pink in there! What’s interesting is that these crafts are relevant throughout the year; they work perfectly well for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, summer and even Christmas! So there’s no need to wait for any opportunity – get crafting now!
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