Clifford the Big Red Dog Craft {FREE Template}

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This Clifford the Big Red Dog craft is just simply fun. I mean, Clifford simply brings joy. I remember reading the books as a child and then reading them to my sons when they are little and now he gets to be loved by a whole new generation. Of course you know there is a new movie and there are tons of cartoons with Clifford, but I still love the books.

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I can’t think of a better way to enhance the crafting experience than to combine it with reading a good book. And what better way to encourage a love for reading than with these whimsical stories with our favorite big red dog? Here are just a few of our favorites for you to check out…

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CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG CRAFT PINTEREST IMAGE

SUPPLIES FROM THE BAG

Red and black construction paper
Scissors
Glue stick
Googly eyes
Markers
Clifford craft template

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Clifford the Big Red Dog Craft Instructions

Step 1: Use the Printable Craft Template

Print the templates for this Clifford the Big Red Dog craft.
Use the template to cut the parts of your dog craft from red construction paper.
Cut his nose from some black construction paper.

*To simplify this project, leave out the back legs and just create a one dimensional version of Clifford instead.

CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG CRAFT STEP 1 — STEP 1

Step 2: Build the Foundation

Use your glue stick to attach Clifford’s front and back paws together, leaving the bottom half unglued.
Fold the bottom of both sets of paws, about 1/2″.

CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG CRAFT STEP 2 — STEP 2

Step 3: Make Clifford Smile

Again, use your glue stick to attach Clifford’s ears.
Then add his black nose and put the googly eyes in place.
Use a thin black marker to draw on his smile.

CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG CRAFT STEP 3 — STEP 3

Step 4: Add the Parts

Next, glue the head of your big red dog to his body.
Also put his tail in place.
Add details with your markers as you would like.

CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG CRAFT STEP 4 — STEP 4

Step 5: Put in the Supports

Since Clifford is so large, he has some trouble standing up on his own. To help with this we are going to add some supports to his legs.
Cut 2 identical red triangles and fold tabs on each side.
Trim the triangle to a height that will fit in the space left between his front and back legs.
Put glue on the folded tabs of your triangles and put the supports in place as pictured.

CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG CRAFT STEP 5 — STEP 5

Now that you know how to make Clifford the Big Red Dog, let’s make him some friends so that you can play and tell stories with your new crafty creation. Maybe he would like to hang out with Curious George or an elephant that is just his size.