Ever since I woke up at 3 am to watch the royal wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton live on TV, I’ve been following their family more closely than a patriotic American probably should. It’s hard to resist this picture-perfect royal family, especially since Will and Kate have welcomed a bouncing baby boy into the world. This jet-setting trio is currently on a tour of Australia, and they took little George to a zoo on Easter Sunday. This highly-publicized getaway got me thinking about all of the animal crafts on the Web. Whether they are knitted, crocheted, sewn, or sculpted, these cute zoo animals make perfect gifts for baby showers. Little George may be used to expensive toys, but I bet that even he would love to cuddle with one of these creatures.
Elephant Crafts
Elephant Lovie Blanket (pictured)
Gracie the Tiny Elephant – A pocket-size pal to take on the road
Knit Floral Elephant – These knit elephants have a girly flair
Elephant Crochet Hat – Cute baby shower gift
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Christmas Bonus!
An Elephant Never Forgets Card
Zebra Crafts
Cuddly Zebra Blanket (pictured)
Zebra Wall Canvas – Go wild with your home decor!
Zachery Zebra – Great traveling companion for little ones
Zebra Finger Puppet – Simple craft to use in the classroom
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For Party Animals:
Zebra Print Rings – Perfect party favors!
Giraffe Crafts
Giraffe Pillow – A great addition to a jungle themed nursery
Felix the Fun Giraffe – Craft a giraffe out of clay
Giraffe Baby Hat and Costume – So precious!
Beanie Sock Giraffe – A fun way to get rid of old socks and scraps
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For Party Animals:
Awesome Origami Giraffes – Kid-friendly activity!
Lion Crafts
Adorable Lion Baby Booties (pictured)
Leonara the Little Lion – Makes a super cute ornament, too!
Lion Finger Puppet – Another classroom-ready craft
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Christmas Bonus!
Silver Streak Lion Ornament – A quirky take on the King of the Jungle
What is your favorite critter to craft?
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