Monsters Archives - Twitchetts

19 Easy Monster Crafts for Preschoolers: Super cute and not scary!

Thena Franssen — Tue, 26 May 2020 10:00:09 +0000

These monster crafts for preschoolers are just so cute and fun to make! Since they’re geared toward early learners and preschool-aged children, why not show them while they’re young that monsters aren’t scary at all. Some of these activities are actually kind of cute! You’ll find great ideas here that they’re going to love doing.

Monster Crafts for Preschoolers

Sometimes it can be hard to find age-appropriate activities for younger children. Either the steps are too difficult of they’re not fun enough to catch and hold their attention. But this is what makes these adorable and easy preschool crafts so great!

All of them are simple, engaging, and creative and were made with little hands in mind! Whether you’re crafting for Halloween or planning a monster birthday party, these adorable crafts are perfect.

You might found yourself cozying down right next to them and playing with monsters as well. Some of these are just too cute to pass up!

A lot of these monster crafts work on sensory activities and fine motor skills as well which is extremely important when the kids are young.

Below you’ll find some of the best monster crafts and activities that they’re certain to love.

Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase an item, we may receive an affiliate commission.

Don’t have time to look at all these activities now? Pin it for later!

If you’re currently busy and don’t have the time, save this pin and come back to it at home. You can always come back to these monster activities later!

Tips for getting the most out of these monster activities

Pair them up with a fun book! So many times there are changes to read to your child while they’re creating and it teaches them to still function with creativity while listening at the same time.
Let the kids have fun! These crafts were meant to be fun and silly and just relaxing.

Monster arts and crafts

Here are some of the cutest monster craft ideas, ever!

Monster Crafts for Kids that are Fun

The kids are going to have so much fun with these monster crafts!

How to make silly monster rocks with your kids

Painting rocks is so simple and easy to do! Check these out!

How to make a simple construction paper monster craft

Making and playing with monster puppets is perfect.

Construction Paper Monster Puppets Video

Check out this cute video on how to create these monsters.

Photo Credit: www.artycraftykids.com

Big Hand Paper Monster Craft

These adorable monsters are so much fun to create.

Photo Credit: www.easypeasyandfun.com

Paper Cone Monster Craft

The cone shape makes these monsters really stand up!

Photo Credit: kidscraftroom.com

MONSTER BLOW PAINTING

The blow painting makes each craft unique.

Photo Credit: iheartcraftythings.com

Creative Recycled CD Monster Craft

We love that this project uses recycled CDs.

Photo Credit: buggyandbuddy.com

Paper Monster Craft for Kids

Super cute and super simple.

Photo Credit: www.thecrafttrain.com

Peg monsters

Use clothespins as the body fo this super cute kids craft.

Photo Credit: www.simpleeverydaymom.com

Easy Paper Plate Monster Craft For Preschool

Talk about a simple preschool activity!

Photo Credit: www.thebestideasforkids.com

Tissue Box Monsters

Teaching the kids to upcycle and make something fun is great.

Photo Credit: team-cartwright.com

Monster Sensory Bags for Toddlers: Easy and Fun Learning Activity

They're going to have so much fun with this!

Photo Credit: www.mamasmiles.com

Quick & Easy Kid Craft: Shape Monsters

Learning shapes is always a good idea.

Photo Credit: www.thebestideasforkids.com

Toilet Paper Roll Monsters

Use up those empty toilet paper rolls!

Photo Credit: www.mamasmiles.com

DIY Harry Potter Monster Book of Monsters Tutorial

How cute is this?!

Photo Credit: www.redtedart.com

Monster Pencil Toppers - Red Ted Art - Make crafting with kids easy & fun

Perfect for back to school.

Photo Credit: www.mamacheaps.com

DIY Pool Noodle Monsters Dollar Store Craft

Just a few simple supplies and they'll have new monster friends.

Photo Credit: www.theinspirationedit.com

Monster Origami Corner Bookmarks Tutorial

Bookmarks that are monsters? How cute!

Photo Credit: www.funwithmama.com

Fancy Monsters - A hand painting activity

Hand painting is always going to be a huge hit!

More preschool activities you might enjoy:

Sharing is caring!

Our site wouldn’t be here without shares from people like you, and we are so thankful that you took the time to visit Twitchetts. Know a friend who’d like these monster crafts? Please share it on Facebook or save it to your activities for the kids’ board!

The post 19 Easy Monster Crafts for Preschoolers: Super cute and not scary! appeared first on Twitchetts.

How to make silly monster rocks with your kids

Susie — Tue, 17 Jul 2018 10:00:42 +0000

Make these silly monster rocks with your kids and some simple rock painting supplies! They are perfect for an afternoon of crafting or a fun Halloween craft.

Monster Rocks

Painting rocks with your kids is always fun… but, sometimes the mess isn’t.

I like to let my kids paint, but there are days that I wouldn’t really want to get out all the paint, brushes, aprons, and pallets.

Then you have to clean up after. Some days they only paint one rock!

My favorite solution, paint pens! We love to use them for painting rocks because clean up is a simple as putting the caps back on!

So grab some paint pens and give these monster rocks a try!

Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase an item, we may receive an affiliate commission.

Supplies for this silly monster craft

Rocks.
Paint Pens. We used Posca 3M today.
Clear Sealer.
and…that’s it! See the pens really shrink that need list don’t they?!

How to paint monsters onto rocks:

Check out these step by step instructions for painting monster rocks. Then you can see it all in action in the video below.

If you want you can base coat your rock before putting on your monsters, but this is not necessary. I just had base-coated rocks lying around from a different project.

Pick out what color of monster you want to create. Choose at least 2 different pens.

Start by creating a burst out from the center of your rock.

Alternate colors back and forth until the rock is covered in the middle.

Next, add arms and legs, as many as you want.

Add a few more hairs to cover where the arms and legs come off the body.

Then add a mouth and eyes.

When adding the white use a dabbing motion so you do not pick up the color from underneath. The pens dry pretty fast, but you can still pull up the color if you aren’t careful.

You can add eyebrows or even a mustache if you want.

Finish your monster rock off with a black dot for pupils and any teeth your monster may need. Then you’re done!

Watch this full tutorial to watch me make this fun fire monster here:

Don’t forget to seal your monsters before putting them out in the elements.

If you loved this rock painting idea for kids, please share!

The post How to make silly monster rocks with your kids appeared first on Twitchetts.

How to make a simple construction paper monster craft

Susie — Tue, 15 Aug 2017 13:35:22 +0000

These construction paper monster crafts will build cutting skills while creating fun and easy Halloween Crafts for Kids. Perfect for an afternoon craft or a quick addition to a Halloween party for kids!

Construction Paper Monster Craft

Having a handy invitation to play ready for one or more kids can be a lifesaver. These activities are perfect for when you need to cook dinner, fill up time in the afternoon, or host a playdate!

Our ice cream shop is always fun to pull out in the summer and these construction paper monster puppets are an excellent fall craft that encourages cutting skills and independent play!

We took the same idea and made a fun Halloween craft that the kids will LOVE!

Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase an item, we will receive an affiliate commission.

Supplies for monster puppets:

Setting up your invitation to play.

Whether you are creating these monster puppets for one kid, or a table full of little ones, a little prep can go a long way.

Start by cutting your colored construction paper smaller squares and rectangles for the bodies.

Use your large hole punch to create black circles and then cut them in half for the mouths.

Place a few white strips to cut into teeth. Then add your scissors, googly eyes, and craft sticks to the tray.

Making your Paper Monsters:

I created a couple to show the kids how to assemble them. You can see how to create them here in this quick video.

They can cut out any shape they want. The scissors will give the monsters a fun furry look.

Glue on one, two, or ten eyes! Also, add on a mouth.

Flip over and attach as many arms and legs as you like. Then glue on a craft stick.

Don’t forget those teeth…

The more the merrier! These guys are seriously cute and are sure to spark some silly play!

Don’t forget to pin it!

The post How to make a simple construction paper monster craft appeared first on Twitchetts.

Monster themed birthday party

Kate — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 14:23:00 +0000

This Monster themed birthday party is full of simple DIY decorations, easy food ideas, and a smash cake that has no artificial colors. Light on effort, big on memories and fun.

Monster Themed Birthday Party

My son turned One! His nickname is Mr. Monster, so what better way to celebrate than with a monster-themed birthday party?

I LOVE to plan parties. From the rush of creativity, the organizing of food, and the crafting of decorations. If this isn’t you, don’t worry, we have tips for throwing an amazing kid party without all the stress.

This was the first party that I threw while being a mom of Two Under Two. Which made it a bit more stressful than usual, since I literally had 2 small children trying to crawl up my legs.

But with a small bit of crafting and planning, this party made the memory books.

Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase an item, we may receive an affiliate commission.

If planning a party seems daunting. Take a look at our tips for planning the perfect kids’ party or grab our easy to use party planning guidebook.

Save this 1st birthday party idea for later!

Are you just at the beginning of your planning stages? Pin these ideas to your party planning board so that you can come back to them when you’re ready!

Tips for a fantastic first birthday party

Kids’ parties are all about creating memories. It’s easy to get distracted by the Pinterest perfections. But really there are just a few simple things you need to remember to plan an amazing party.

1st birthday party food. Since you’re catering to both adults and kids, you want to make sure the food is kid-friendly, yet filling enough for all the adults.
Party Decorations. I like to add something to the front of the house, to help catch our guest’s attention.
Fun activity. The main event at a first birthday party is the smash cake. This was my son’s first time eating cake and probably the best smash cake I’ve ever witnessed. For party guests, find a cte monster craft for everyone to work on!
A little something extra. Whether it’s a unique party favor or a simple decoration, find that something that pulls it all together.

Monster themed first birthday food.

Choose the food that the birthday boy will love. My son LOVES hamburgers. So we had a simple burger meal.

Hamburgers
A simple salad with berries
Pasta salad
Quinoa salad (I know, most kids won’t go for this, but my kids LOVE quinoa.)
An assortment of simple fruits and veggies that kids and adults love.

The birthday boy gets a smash cake. But I made mini monster cupcakes for the rest of the guests.

Little monster birthday decorations

Since I was taking care of two little kids, I wanted simple decorations. I chose to create paper monsters to decorate the house.

I welcomed guests with a large paper monster. These giant paper monsters were super easy. Just cut a fun shape with legs, arms, or whatever you want. Add a smile with a sharpie and large googly eyes.

In the windows behind the food table, I hung two more monsters. I had made them double sided so that there were monsters in the windows as people walked in. In hind sight, I should have either made them one-sided or doubled the thickness. The sun made them a bit see-through and you could see the face on the other side.

I made mini monsters for the high chair. I found some crazy ribbon at a local craft store.

Monster themed 1st birthday party activities

The smash cake is usually the main attraction at a 1st birthday party. A lot of parents make their kids wait until they turn one to eat cake and sweets. So this first taste of dessert can be a lot of fun for the little one to eat.

I made her cake out of a box then decorated it with a grass frosting tip. Since I don’t like to use food dye on my kid’s cakes, I melted chocolate and used that to create a smile and eyes.

I will say that this smash cake was the cutest one I have ever watched. My son went for it! He was a mess. A happy sticky mess.

If you have a lot of kids attending your party, you may want to add a fun craft to keep them entertained. These monster painted rocks are super fun to make. Or bust out a stash of construction paper scraps and let them make silly monster puppets.

Inspire creativity

Are you trying to inspire creativity in your kids? Sign up for the weekly Twitchetts newsletter to get that and more. Get access to free printables, special offers, and weekly crafts and activities that kids will love!

More birthday party ideas you will love!

Elegant 1st birthday – Plan a lovely party for your little lady.
PJ Masks Party Ideas – From a fun game to amazing and easy costumes!
Farm Animal Birthday Party – What little kid doesn’t love farm animals! This party is perfect for a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd, birthday!

If you loved these monster party ideas, share them by pinning or sharing on Facebook.

We are thankful for every share! Each time someone shares our posts, our site grows and we are so thankful that we can continue to create unique and simple ideas for kids. Know a friend who’d like this monster themed birthday party? Please share it on Facebook or save it to your favorite party board on Pinterest.

The post Monster themed birthday party appeared first on Twitchetts.