Bird Masks

A paper plate creates the base for this bird mask from gettin crafty natalie.  She then decorates with feathers, paper and markers.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://gettincrafty-natalie.blogspot.com/2012/06/bird-masks.html

Imask creates her mask out of paper pieces.

Get the instructions here:
http://imake.gg/2011/04/06/bird-mask-tutorial/

Piper smith has a very similar mask.

Get the instructions here:
http://pipersmith.wordpress.com/2010/07/24/paper-plate-masks/

Home school activities uses colorful tissue paper for her version.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.homeschool-activities.com/craft-activities-for-kids.html#.UrziDOJ9hj5

The cummer museum uses torn paper pieces to create feathers.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/33393447@N02/3111017305/

Fun stuff to do makes a bird mask out of leaves and nuts.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.fun-stuff-to-do.com/easy-crafts-for-kids-10.html

Faith pray shares an owl mask printable.

Get the template here:
http://faithpray.blogspot.com/2014/10/do-you-mask-merry.html 

Things we do provides a whole set of bird options including different feathers to choose from.

Get the template here:
http://www.thethings-we-do.com/free-printable-bird-mask-by-anjora-noronha/

Butterfly Masks

Print and cut these colorful butterfly masks from life over cs. 

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the template here:
http://lifeovercs.com/free-butterfly-mask-templates/

Paper Plate Zebra Mask

A white paper plate is transformed into a zebra.  Eye holes are cut into the plate and a popsicle stick is added to the bottom to act as a handle.  A paper nose and ears and mane are glued on and stripes are drawn with east coast mommy.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://eastcoastmommyblog.blogspot.ca/2014/08/alphabet-crafts-letter-z.html

Printable Superhero Masks

Download a free superhero mask printable from everyday dishes.  She includes 6 different versions including ones for girls and colored models.

Get the template here:
http://everydaydishes.com/creative-crafts/diy-printable-superhero-masks/

Flower Mask

A simple plastic mask is decorated with flowers and ribbons to jazz it up.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.bhg.com/crafts/kids/rainy-day/fun-crafts-to-make-with-your-kids/#page=4

Shamrock Masks

Green scrapbooking paper is cut into the shape of a clover, tied up with string to make it a mask and given eye holes so kids can see with sassy sites.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://sassysites.blogspot.com/2011/03/st-patricks-day-mask.html

Day of the Dead Skull Masks

Download and print this free Day of the Dead printable from my very educated mother.  After printing kids can color in and cut out the eyes to make a nifty mask.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.myveryeducatedmother.com/2013/09/free-day-of-dead-printable.html

Cardboard Monster Mask

Cardboard is cut to make a face and everything from pipe cleaners, pompoms, beads and pasta.  Crafts unleashed shares all of the details. 

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.craftsunleashed.com/kids-stuff/monster-masks-fun-kid-collages/

Forest Animal Masks

Squirrels, foxes, and skunks are brought to life with felt and country woman magazine's free downloadable file.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the template here:
http://www.countrywomanmagazine.com/project/woodland-masks-no-sew-craft/

Paper Plate Bunny Mask

Cotton balls and a paper plate becomes a cute bunny mask for Easter day fun.  Find the tutorial at cheap craft mama.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://cheapcraftymama.com/bunny-mask-kid-craft/

Another version with whiskers found on pinterest.

Egg Carton Chick Mask

Save your egg cartons to make these adorable chick masks for Easter.  Picklebums shares all of the details.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://picklebums.com/2013/10/22/make-an-egg-carton-mask/

Paper Purim Masks

Kids can cut out these free printable Purim masks from alpha mom and reenact their own Purim spiel. 

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the template here:
http://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/purim-mask-printables/

Leprechaun Paper Plate Mask

A paper plate forms the base for this leprechaun mask from learning and teaching with preschoolers.  She adds a construction paper beard and hat to complete the ensemble.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://learningandteachingwithpreschoolers.blogspot.com/2012/02/leaping-leprechauns.html

Felt Turkey Kids Masks

Brown, yellow and red felt turn into turkey masks for kids to play pretend on Thanksgiving.  Pots and pins has a whole kids Thanksgiving Day party including activities and table decorating ideas.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.potsandpins.com/blog/2010/11/kids-t-party.html

Printable Star Wars Masks

Star wars blog shares retro cool and free printable Star Wars masks. 

Get the template here:
http://starwarsblog.starwars.com/index.php/2011/10/24/star-wars-halloween-masks/

Fabric Masks

Plastic store bought masks get a major upgrade with fabric and other embellishments with this great tutorial from flax and twine. 

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.flaxandtwine.com/2013/09/f-diy-costume-masquerade-mask-upgrade.html

Paper Pumpkin Mask

Pane amore e creativita shares a free pumpkin mask printable for kids to pretend and play Halloween games. 

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the template here:
http://www.paneamoreecreativita.it/blog/2012/10/halloween-fai-da-te-la-maschera-da-zucca-da-stampare/

Paper Masks

Ordinary life magic shares a really easy way to make a paper mask covering half of a balloon with paper mache.  Once it dries kids just need to cut holes for the eyes and mouth and decorate.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.ordinarylifemagic.com/2011/07/paper-mache-masks.html

Paper Plate Animal Masks

Preschool play book shares a simple way for kids to create a mask using a paper plate and a popsicle stick and other items such as yarn or cotton balls and paper for decoration.  She shows a lion and a lamb versions. 

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.preschoolplaybook.com/2009/03/lion-and-lamb-mask.html