12+ Penguin Crafts
Discover penguin art ideas ranging from home decor to crochet and more!
Penguin crafts should be on your to-do list this winter. When the bustle of the holidays fades and January takes over, make penguin art and decor!
In this roundup, we have a variety of penguins featuring different crafty techniques. If knitting or crochet are you go-to hobbies, there are patterns below for making penguin hats and plushies. If you prefer general crafting like painting and working with recycled materials, there are lovely ideas below, too! Craft with the grandkids or make something entirely your own. Incorporate penguins into your winter decorating with any of these projects!
Penguin Crafts
Huggable Happy Colors Penguin
Create a darling amigurumi toy that can be given as a Christmas present or for any occasion!
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Hand Painted Penguin Ornament DIY
No tree is complete without penguins! Add this darling wintry animal to your tree by painting a basic wood slice ornament. This design is easy for kids and adults alike!
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Snowflake Penguin Ami
This darling plushie makes a fabulous pillow for your couch all winter! It's a great gift for the little one in your life who loves penguins and who was born in winter. There are so many great occasions for making this project!
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Snowy Day Penguin Craft
Turn a milk bottle into the cutest recycled craft ever! With the help of the perfect winter accessories like tall hats and scarves, these little buddies are great to make with the kids or on your own for fabulous winter mantel decor!
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Penguin Ornaments
Not only will you learn how to paint penguins with this tutorial, but you'll give him awesome sports equipment to go skiing! Deck out your tree with a darling new ornament when you make this project.
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Stuffy the Christmas Penguin
Take your Christmas decor to the next level with this adorable project! This sweet amigurumi pattern is wonderful to give as a gift this year or to help decorate your home.
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Penguin and Snowflake Bead Bracelet
This is such a cute winter bracelet! Find a darling penguin charm at your local bead store along with other wintry beads in transluscent blues and whites and make a darling accessory to wear all season.
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Friendly Penguin
Pick up a wooden egg at the store and paint it to look like a penguin! You'll attach a few other wood pieces to make the body of the penguin, and little feet will help him stand for a cute decoration.
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No-Sew Cute Felt Penguin Ornament
This darling ornament looks like a baby penguin with its lighter coloring! A big red scarf and pipe cleaner feet complete the look.
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Cuddly Wuddly Sock Penguins
If these aren't the cutest sock penguins you've ever seen, I don't know what are. Look at those faces! Follow this sewing tutorial for an awesome way to turn socks into cute plushies!
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Cute Upcycled Penguin Decoration
Turn corrugated cardboard from old boxes into a cute new tabletop decoration to work on with the kids. This project has a chic look in its simplicity, and it's great for kids and adults alike to do together!
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Adorable Footprint Penguin Art
There's nothing cuter than making art with little feet! Celebrate baby by working "together" on this adorable art project. Stamp the basic penguin shape and add details to turn this into the most darling penguin art out there!
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Cozy Knit Penguin Hat
Knit the most DARLING hat ever! This adorable project is a fairly easy knitting pattern for beginners, and will make your toddler the talk of the party.
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