Celebrate National Day with These Merlion Crafts (FREE Merlion Colouring Sheet)

August is arriving and that means it will soon be our country’s birthday!

National Day is a time to celebrate all things Singapore, including our beloved icon, the Merlion! We love doing Merlion-themed crafts because of how cute they turn out, which makes it especially popular among children.

From hand puppets to plushies, there are endless Merlion craft variations. Keep scrolling to see the kinds of Merlion crafts we offer, and stay tuned because we have a free downloadable printable for you at the end of this article!

1. Merlion Plushie

Merlion Craft: Merlion Plushie — Merlion Plushie

Who wouldn’t love the chance to hold the Merlion in their hand, especially in the form of a cute plushie? These Merlion Plushies are not only adorable, but this craft activity also gives children the chance to get a feel of sewing.

And there is no need to worry about the difficulty level as the plushie can be easily put together with the pre-cut thread holes in the felt pieces.

2. Merlion Scratch Art

Merlion Craft: Merlion Scratch Art — Merlion Scratch Art

Looking for an activity that allows for creativity to be flexed? Consider this fun Merlion scratch art craft activity! Vibrant colours will be uncovered as the Merlion is scratched and designed according to one’s desire.

3. Merlion Hand Puppet

Merlion Craft: Merlion Hand Puppet — Merlion Hand Puppet

Let imaginative play go wild with these cute puppets! This Merlion craft puppet is yet another easy craft for children to try out sewing, after which they can have a fun time acting and playing pretend with it.

4. Merlion Tote Bag

Merlion Craft: Merlion Tote Bag — Merlion Tote Bag

We love a good and functional craft! This reusable Merlion tote bag can be coloured and customised, making it useful for carrying around all sorts of National Day goodies. Complete with an oh-so-Singaporean phrase, it is the perfect National Day craft activity.

5. Merlion Cardboard Craft

Cardboard Merlion Craft; Photo Credit: Tri-Wall

If you want a more sustainable craft option, look no further than this Merlion cardboard craft!

We not only love how sustainable this craft is, we love how engaging this craft is as an activity. This craft requires the Merlion to be constructed from scratch, after which it can be decorated. It also makes for such a cool display piece!

Like any of the crafts you see? National Day is right around the corner so don’t hesitate to drop us an email at hello@lollibox.sg if you’d like an activity kit or craft workshop featuring any of these Merlion crafts.

But wait, that’s not all! As a small thank you for reading this article, here is a FREE Merlion colouring sheet you can download and have fun with.