With Anzac Day quickly approaching, it's important to take the time to commemorate those who served our country. An excellent way to do this is by spending the day creating tributes through Anzac Day crafts. To help inspire you, we've put together a list of art and craft ideas that you can try out at home with your family and friends. So, gather your craft supplies and get ready to get creative in honour of this significant day!
Overview
- Egg carton wreath
- Acrylic poppy painting
- Clay poppy bowl
- Watercolour poppy painting
- Anzac soldier silhouette art
- Felt poppy pin
6 Anzac Day crafts for all ages
1. Egg carton poppy wreath
Who knew egg cartons could be turned into a beautiful poppy wreath? Red poppies are a popular symbol associated with Anzac Day, they are a sign to remember the fallen soldiers and often worn at dawn services.
To make this colourful craft activity, all you'll need is some egg cartons, scissors, artist paints, glue, a paper plate and paper. And voila! You've got yourself a unique Anzac Day wreath to commemorate this important day.
2. Acrylic poppy painting
If you’re feeling like more of a challenge, try painting your own realistic poppy in acrylic paints. All you need is some acrylic paint brushes, art paper and a steady hand. Follow the step by step tutorial and you can have your very own impressive poppy painting in no time!
3. Clay Poppy bowl
If you're looking for a functional and beautiful Anzac Day craft idea, why not make an air drying clay bowl in the shape of a poppy flower? Start by rolling out air drying clay into a thin sheet, use a heart-shaped cookie cutter for the petals, and begin arranging them in a bowl shape. Next, simply wait for your bowl to dry, paint it and voila! You've got yourself a lovely poppy flower bowl that you can use to store your trinkets or jewellery.
4. Watercolour poppy painting
Bring out your inner artist with watercolour paint and create a beautiful poppy flower painting. All you need is some watercolour paper sheets, watercolour paints, and a paintbrush set. Experiment with different brushstrokes to find the perfect thickness for your Anzac Day poppies.
5. Anzac Soldier silhouette art
Create a powerful tribute to the soldiers by making a soldier silhouette painting. All you need is a canvas or painting paper, artist paint, paintbrushes, and an Anzac Day printable soldier silhouette. You'll be left with a stunning and meaningful soldier silhouette painting that you can hang in your home.
6. Felt poppy pin
Make a cute and colourful felt poppy pin that you can wear on Anzac Day. Gather some red felt, a black button, a pin, craft glue, and scissors. You'll have a lovely felt poppy pin that you can wear to honour our heroes at the Anzac Day service and reuse for next year's Anzac Day commemoration.
Anzac Day crafts: FAQs
What decorations are used on Anzac Day?
Anzac Day wreaths are traditionally used as decorations that are commonly placed near memorial locations or displayed for people to view on the day. Poppies and medals are also worn to honour the soldiers and commemorate the significance of Anzac Day.
How do you draw an easy poppy?
Follow these steps to draw a simple poppy:
- Start by drawing a large circle in the middle of your page.
- Lightly trace an X over your circle to plot out where the petals will start.
- Draw 4 even petals using the X as guidelines for the start and finish of each individual flower petal.
- Erase your X and begin adding details and colour to your poppy! The petals should be a bright red and the inside circle is black.
- You may choose to cut it out and add a pin to wear on Anzac Day.
What can kids do for Anzac Day?
Any of the above crafts ideas are perfect Anzac Day activities for kids! However, if you’re looking for more activities that don’t involved crafts, you can try:
- Anzac Day themed puzzles
- Quizzes
- Visit a memorial
- Flower pressing
- Poem writing
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