There are several animals that are traditionally connected with winter and Christmas, and a deer is number one among them. But if you want something non-traditional and a bit more whimsical, think penguins! This is a great idea that will excite both kids and adults, especially if there’s no snow in your place and you want a snowy feel for this winter. Let’s make some cute penguins!
Simple wood doll pins can be turned into pretty and cute penguins. All you need is some paint and scarp fabric, and these penguins will make adorable toys or Christmas decorations, and you can also use them as gift toppers – get inspired!
DIY penguins of wood pins (via www.craftcreatecook.com).
This cutest penguin in a turtleneck sweater and a beanie is made of a sock! The whole toy is made without sewing, with only glue but you can sew it if you want. The sweater is decorated with colorful buttons, and it makes the penguin even cuter!
DIY no sew sock penguin (via craftsncoffee.com).
If you are familiar with sewing, these stuffed penguins will be easy for you to make. They are made of felt of appropriate colors for a penguin, and look rather cute. These are ideal toys for your kids to play with whenever they want to!
DIY stuffed penguins for kids (via www.colouredbuttons.com).
These little cuties are made of colorful foam and every kid can make a personalized one using foam and a free template represented in the tutorial. These penguins will be cute Christmas ornaments or just decorations, make some with your kids and enjoy!
DIY penguins of colorful foam (via www.thecraftblog.com).
Like crocheting? Realize this project with a crocheted penguin, it’s rather easy and the piece is gonna be small and cute. It can be given as a toy to your kids, or work as an ornament.
DIY crochet penguing with bead eyes (via www.sugaridoo.com).
This cute felt penguin ornament is easy to make even for those who don’t know how to sew – this tutorial is for beginners! It’s an easy craft for Christmas and you can give them as gifts or hang as ornaments.
DIY felt penguin ornament (via www.handmadeintheheartland.com).
These adorable Arctic creatures will make your Christmas tree more unique. They are made using beads, felt and pinecones, yes, pinecones, which is already unusual! These penguins seem to carry large snowy pinecones, and they are great for Christmas!
DIY penguin ornaments with pinecones (via www.hellowonderful.co).
This tutorial will tell you how to make three different animals of pinecones but we’ll look at the penguin, of course. The penguin is made of a narrow pinecone, a bead for the head and some colorful felt. The craft is pretty easy and your kids can make it yourself.
DIY narrow pinecone penguin (via empressofdirt.net).
Whether you are an adult who loves stuffed toys, or you have kids who love them, this stuffed penguin is a nice and fun idea. The craft involves some sewing but I’m sure, you can handle it as all the instructions are stated.
DIY funny stuffed penguin (via www.akamatra.com).
These colorful striped penguins are made of socks! You’ll have to sew some pieces, add button eyes, bows, scarves and other accessories depending on the look you want for the toys. Get inspired by the idea, and maybe you’ll want to change the colors or accessories while crafting.
DIY sock penguins with sewing (via www.craftpassion.com).
Polymer clay is an ideal material to make any figurines, and it’s great for penguins, too! This craft doesn’t require much instructing, and you can easily make these penguins yourself and invite your children to craft them with you. Get inspired!
DIY polymer clay figurines (via creatorsjoy.blogspot.ru).
These little penguins can be made of large beans or small white pebbles. All you need is some markers to change them. After making the penguins you can create some fun games for kids with them – there are some ideas in the tutorial, enjoy!
DIY penguins of large beans (via idejki-zatejki.blogspot.ru).