Ever notice how much kids love dress-up? Just a basic mask is such a great way to get little ones engaged in all types of open-ended pretend play. It doesn’t have to be a full blown costume either – the imagination of a child can extend pretty far with just a simple pair of ears or a mask and they are transformed into a frog, a cat, a pirate, or an owl!
Children learn as they play. Most importantly, in play children learn how to learn.
~ O. Fred Donaldson, Contemporary American martial arts master
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Some of my favorite DIY masks for you!
Pictured above.
DIY Robot Mask – Meaningful Mama
DIY Animals Masks – The House That Lars Built
Printable Animal Masks – The House That Lars Built via Etsy Blog
Peacock Mask – Children Inspire Design
DIY Wee Alphas – Wee Society
DIY Owl Mask – Sew Craft Create
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Farm Animal Masks – Life Over C’s
Free printable masks of a sheep, chick, rooster, horse, pig, cow.
Superhero Mask – A Little Pinch Of Perfect
This superhero mask is made with a breathable fabric alternative that doesn’t require sewing.
Knight Helmet – Meaningful Mama
Made from a popcorn bucket this helmet is one of a kind.
Carnival Masks – Petit Pou Lou
Free patterns for a little lion, a perched owl, and big panda.
Bat Mask – Living With Punks
A simple easy felt mask – tutorial & pattern.
Storm Trooper Helmet – Filth Wizardry
Star Wars on a budget – this helmet is made with a milk jug!
X-Wing Fighter Pilot’s Helmet – Filth Wizardry
This DIY Star Wars helmet is made from paper plates and a bike helmet.
Design Your Own Printable Masks – Picklebums
Unleash your creativity – the possibilities are endless in these DIY printable masks.
Tool Box Robot Masks – Mr. Printables
Collaged with colored papers and found objects from a toolbox.
Felt Animal Masks – illistyle
Owl, Deer, Raccoon, and Fox templates.
Halloween Masks – Muffin via Petite Lemon
Printable Fox, Hoot Owl, and Bandit Cat Masks in adult & kid sizes.
Superheros Masks – Cutesy Crafts
Create these felt super hero masks with the provided templates in adult & kids sizes.
Butterfly Masks – Life Over C’s
Free printable butterfly mask templates.
Printable Animal Masks – Mr. Printables
Printable animal masks – Rabbit, Cat, Dog, Pig, Bear, and Mouse.
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Some more DIY masks – inspired by books.
Animal Faces: 15 Punch-Out Animal Masks
Super Simple Masks: Fun and Easy-To-Make Crafts for Kids
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April @ illistyle says
Thank you so much for including my DIY Felt Animal Masks! Such a great round up! xoxo
Melissa Klinker says
Of course April – love them :) xx
Jasmine P says
Super cute ideas!
Melissa Klinker says
Thanks Jasmine! xx
Brown Alison says
Great collection of lovely masks. Congratulations everyone for these lovely masks. Thanks Melissa for sharing.
Katie Pinch says
Hi Melissa, I just pinned your post and noticed our superhero masks included in your list. Thanks for including my post I appreciate it! Have a great weekend. :)
Melissa Klinker says
AWESOME!! Thanks Katie :) And thanks for pinning – love your masks!! xx
Carolyn Wilhelm says
Thes are fun and happy projects! Children could also have plays with these, and parents can get DYI costume ideas from this collection. Pinning! Thanks!
Melissa Klinker says
YES – most definitely – masks are a year round thing for us Carolyn!! Thanks for popping by & pinning :) xx
gina says
This is so much to loo at, I can hardly believe so many creative posts to look through and be inspired by! Thank you!
Melissa Klinker says
Thanks Gina! xx
Dorothy Boucher says
such a great way to get the Fall season going, with some of these awesome mask , my favorite so far is the peacock and butterfly mask, but it will be up to the little ones to what they want to do :) so thanks for sharing with us @tisonlyme143
Melissa Klinker says
Thank you Dorothy! XX