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Disney movies have a way of lighting up kids’ imaginations. These 18 creative Disney craft ideas turn favorite characters and stories into hands-on activities you can actually make at home with your kids.
Whether it’s classic icons like Mickey Mouse and Winnie the Pooh or newer favorites from Frozen and Moana, these crafts bring a bit of that Disney magic right into your living room.
I picked projects you can do with stuff you probably already have at home, and they’re easy enough for little hands. You’ll find everything from character masks and puppets to decorations inspired by iconic Disney scenes.
These are awesome for rainy afternoons, birthday parties, or just those moments when your kids want to make something special with their favorite Disney pals.
1. Frozen-themed Snowflake Window Clings
We love making these window decorations together. You’ll just need puffy paint, wax paper, and glitter for that Frozen sparkle.
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I usually draw snowflake shapes on wax paper with the puffy paint, then sprinkle on glitter while it’s still wet.
Once the paint dries, we peel the snowflakes off and stick them on the windows. Super easy, and the kids love it.
2. Mickey Mouse Paper Plate Masks
Making Mickey Mouse masks is always a hit. Kids can wear them or just hang them up.
Grab a paper plate and cut out eye holes. Paint it black or glue on black construction paper.
Cut two black circles for ears and glue them to the top. That’s it—Mickey is ready!
3. Toy Story Alien Finger Puppets
These little three-eyed aliens from Toy Story are always a favorite. Great for silly puppet shows.
Cut green felt into small ovals—about two inches tall so they fit on your kid’s fingers.
Glue three white circles on for eyes, then dot the centers with black marker.
Seal the sides with glue or a few stitches, but leave the bottom open for finger fun.
4. Moana Shell Necklace Craft
This Moana necklace is super simple and always a crowd-pleaser with fans of the movie.
Grab some shells (from the beach or a craft store) and help the kids paint them bright colors.
Thread the painted shells onto yarn, adding colorful beads in between. Done!
5. Beauty and the Beast Rose in a Jar
This enchanted rose is a sweet little nod to Beauty and the Beast, and honestly, it’s easier than it looks.
Grab a mason jar, red tissue paper, and a battery tea light. Roll up the tissue into a rose shape and pop it in the jar. Tuck the light underneath for a bit of magic.
6. Finding Nemo Fish Puppets
These colorful fish puppets are perfect for acting out Finding Nemo scenes.
Use orange paper plates for Nemo’s body. Cut one in half, staple the edges, and leave the top open for your hand.
Paint on white and black stripes to get that signature Nemo look.
7. The Lion King Animal Masks
Kids love pretending to be their favorite Lion King characters with these animal masks.
Grab paper plates, construction paper, crayons, and string. Cut out eye holes, draw and color the animal face, and glue on ears and mane pieces. Punch holes on the sides and tie string so they can wear them.
8. Disney Princess Crown Decorating
Princess crowns are always a win. Cut crown shapes from cardboard or thick paper.
Let the kids paint them gold, silver, or whatever color fits their favorite princess. Pile on the plastic gems, sequins, and glitter.
Add princess stickers or let them draw their own. Staple the ends to fit each child’s head.
9. Cinderella Glass Slipper Craft
Glass slippers are easier than you’d think. Print a slipper template onto cardstock so it holds up.
Cut out the shoe shape and let the kids go wild with glitter, gems, and stickers. It makes a sweet keepsake from Cinderella’s story.
10. Cars Lightning McQueen Race Cars
Lightning McQueen crafts are a blast if your kids love the Cars movies.
We use a red paper plate for the car body, then cut black paper circles for wheels.
Glue the wheels underneath, and add Lightning’s number 95 with markers or stickers. Ready to race!
11. Minions Paper Bag Puppets
Minions puppets are silly and quick. You just need yellow paint, a paper bag, and black markers.
Paint the bag yellow and let it dry. Draw on goggles and a mouth, then add overalls to the bottom part.
12. Tangled Pascal Chameleon Craft
Pascal from Tangled is such a fun character to make. This craft is always a hit for Disney fans.
Use green craft foam and cut out Pascal’s head. Glue on googly eyes and draw his smile with markers.
13. Star Wars Lightsaber Foam Swords
Foam lightsabers are a must for Star Wars fans. Kids can battle safely and have a blast.
Cut pool noodles to the right length. Wrap the bottom with silver duct tape for the handle, then add colored tape for accents. Let them pick their favorite character’s look.
14. Aladdin Magic Carpet Craft
This magic carpet actually floats—well, kind of! The magnet trick always gets the kids excited.
Cut a small cardboard rectangle and paint it with bold colors and patterns. Glue a small magnet under the carpet.
Use another magnet below the table or surface to make it “fly.” Simple magic, big smiles.
15. Inside Out Emotion Rocks
These Inside Out rocks are a creative way for kids to talk about feelings. And painting rocks is just plain fun.
Find five smooth rocks and grab some acrylic paint in red, blue, yellow, green, and purple. Paint each rock a different color, then add simple faces once they’re dry.
16. Winnie the Pooh Honey Jar Jar
These honey jars are easy and Pooh fans always love them. Start with a clean glass jar.
Paint it yellow and let it dry. Write “HUNNY” in red on the front.
Finish with a red ribbon around the lid. Perfect for treats or just for show.
17. Peter Pan Shadow Puppets
I love making shadow puppets with my kids, especially with Peter Pan characters. There’s just something about bringing that magical story right into our living room.
We cut out Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, and Captain Hook shapes from black cardstock. Then we tape wooden coffee stirrers to each one for handles—easy enough, even if you’re not feeling super crafty.
Just hang up a white sheet or find a blank wall. Shine a flashlight behind the puppets, and suddenly you’ve got shadows dancing everywhere. It’s honestly one of our favorite ways to act out scenes from Neverland together.
18. Elsa’s Ice Castle Diorama
Honestly, making Elsa’s ice castle diorama with kids is just pure fun. There’s something about bringing the magic of Frozen into the room that never gets old.
Grab a cardboard box for your base. Cut castle shapes out of paper and color them blue—go wild with the shades if you want.
Glue the castle pieces inside the box. Toss in some cotton balls for snow and icy touches. It doesn’t have to be perfect; that’s half the charm.
