Easy Lion Craft Made with Paper

EASY LION CRAFT FOR KIDS
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This lion craft is a great example of what you can do with just a few pieces of paper. It really doesn’t take much time or money to craft a memory with your family. There are so many crafts like this one. Check out this white tiger craft that takes just a few supplies but leaves so much room for creativity. You will never be sorry that you took the time to make crafts with your kids. And why not start with this paper lion craft.

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EASY LION CRAFT FOR KIDS

Fun Facts about Lions

  • African lions live in groups called prides.
  • Lions have a roar that can carry up to 5 miles away.
  • They can run up to 50 mph and can jump as far as 36 feet.
  • There are some very rare white lions.
  • Lions eat mainly meat and the lionessese do much of the hunting.
  • They have amazing vision.

To learn more about lions, check out this article by National Geographic Kids.

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SUPPLIES FROM THE BAG

This is basically just a paper craft for kids. So few supplies needed…but no matter how many supplies are on the list for any craft on this site you will already have everything that you need if you have filled your bag. What do I mean? So glad you asked…we use the same master list of basic craft supplies for everything that we make here. It makes crafting with your kids so much easier and amps up the fun.

How to Make a Lion Craft

Step 1: Fold the Paper

  • Layer 2 of the pieces of orange paper and lay it in front of you in landscape position.
  • Fold them in an accordion with each fold about 1″ wide.
  • Repeat this with the other 2 pieces of orange paper. Be sure to keep the folds as close in size as possible.
  • Take the pieces of paper apart so that you end up with 4 accordion folded pieces of orange construction paper.

*If you are attempting this lion craft with a preschooler,

LION CRAFT STEP 1 ACCORDION FOLD

Step 2: Staple and Glue

  • Take one of the accordion folded pieces of paper and fold it in half.
  • Then staple on the fold. I used 2 staples for this.
  • Repeat this for each piece of orange paper.
LION CRAFT STEP 2 STAPLE THE FOLDED PAPER
STEP 2A
  • Use the glue stick to glue one of the accordion folded stapled sections into a wedge.
  • Repeat this for each of the accordion papers.
  • Give the glue a little time to dry.
LION CRAFT STEP 2B GLUE INTO A WEDGE
STEP 2B

Optional Step: Cut a Pattern

  • Squeeze the folded paper together and cut a slant on the end.
  • Repeat this for each section, keeping the cuts as similar as possible.
LION CRAFT OPTIONAL STEP CUTTING AN ANGLE

Step 3: Finish the Lion Craft Mane

  • Now take each of the accordion wedge pieces that you have made and start to glue them together with the glue stick.
  • Keep going until you have created a circle. This will be your lion craft mane.
LION CRAFT STEP 3
STEP 3

Step 4: Use the Lion Craft Template

  • Print the lion craft template and cut out the parts.
  • Then trace the parts onto the appropriate colored paper.
  • Cut out each piece.
  • *If you do not have access to a printer, just draw the pieces and cut them out.
LION CRAFT STEP 4 CUT OUT THE LION CRAFT TEMPLATE
STEP 4

Step 5: Add Details to the Lion Face Craft

  • Glue the lion’s nose and hair tuft in place.
  • Then use the black sharpie to give him a smile.
  • Add other details with your markers.
  • *Hold off on putting the eyes in place.
LION CRAFT STEP 5
STEP 5

Step 6: Put Together Your Craft Lion

  • Generously cover the back of your lion craft head with the glue stick.
  • Next, place the face onto the orange circle you created earlier. This is his mane.
  • To help it stick, place something light weight (like a box of crayons or a couple of coloring books) on top for just a couple of minutes while the glue sets up.
  • Last, put the lion’s eyes in place.
LION CRAFT STEP 6
STEP 6

Now that you know how to make a lion craft, put your own spin on it. Take this lion face craft and really make it your own. You could make it the center piece in your Bible craft about Daniel and the Lion’s den or another story of your design. Maybe your lion has a pink mane or wears a bow in its hair. Or maybe your lion art and craft has polka dots or stripes. The only limit is your imagination.

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EASY LION CRAFT FOR KIDS

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