Sanrio introduced Hello Kitty in 1974, and her red bow and simple whisker sketch remain recognizable worldwide. Making your own themed gear brings a lot of fun to a quiet afternoon. Grab a glue gun, collect some craft supplies, and check out these 28 creative Hello Kitty crafts for your next DIY session.
1. Origami Hello Kitty corner bookmarks
You can turn a sheet of square origami paper into a handy corner bookmark. Fold pink or white paper into a pocket shape, glue two small cardstock ears to the top, and sketch the whiskers using a fine black pen. Add a small red bow cut from construction paper to complete the piece.
2. Hello Kitty felt plush keychain
Stitch a small plushie using craft felt, polyester batting, and standard embroidery thread. Cut two oval face shapes from white felt, embroider the yellow nose and black eyes onto the front, and join the edges with a blanket stitch. Secure a metal keyring loop into the top seam before you sew the opening shut. Hang it from your backpack or keys.
3. Air-dry clay trinket dish
Roll out a slab of air-dry clay to roughly a quarter-inch thickness. Cut out the shape of Hello Kitty’s head, curve the edges upward so your rings stay put, and let the clay dry for a full day. Paint the face with acrylics and finish with a coat of high-gloss varnish to mimic glazed ceramic. You can also look through our list of creative summer crafts for teens for more project ideas.
4. Custom Hello Kitty embroidered denim jacket
Upgrade a plain jean jacket with custom embroidery. Trace an outline of Hello Kitty onto water-soluble stabilizer, secure your denim in an embroidery hoop, and fill the lines using satin stitches and backstitches. Solid red, soft pink, and yellow threads stand out clearly against dark denim fabric.
5. Upcycled mason jar desk organizer
Convert empty glass jars into pencil cups for your desk. Paint a clean mason jar with matte white chalk paint, sculpt two small ears out of polymer clay to stick near the rim, and paint the face with waterproof acrylics. Glue a fabric bow under one ear to complete the organizer.
6. DIY Hello Kitty plush headband
Wrap a standard plastic headband with white fleece fabric to make a wearable accessory. Sew two small padded ears from white felt and glue them along the top curve. Fasten a red satin bow next to the left ear to match the classic Sanrio style.
7. Perler bead coasters
Assemble pixel art coasters using plastic fuse beads on a square pegboard. Follow a basic grid pattern to set up the face, lay parchment paper over the board, and run a warm iron across the surface until the beads melt together. Stick self-adhesive cork backing onto the bottom so your cups stay firmly in place.
8. Hand-painted Hello Kitty terracotta pot
Paint a small terracotta planter to hold small succulents or herbs. Apply two coats of white outdoor acrylic paint over the base, color the rim soft pink, and draw the simple face details on the front. Plant a haworthia or aloe inside so the leaves resemble spiky hair.
9. Decoden Hello Kitty phone case
Decoden uses textured paste to mimic pastry frosting on everyday items. Pipe silicone craft cream across a plain plastic phone case, then press resin Hello Kitty charms, faux pearls, and rhinestones directly into the wet paste. Let the case sit undisturbed for 48 hours so the silicone hardens into a durable shell.
10. Hello Kitty pom-pom garland
Make a decorative wall garland using white yarn pom-poms. Cut small felt triangles for ears, glue a mini ribbon bow to each pom-pom, and string them onto cotton twine along with pink felt beads. Hang the finished strand across a bookshelf or above your bed frame.
11. Shrink plastic stud earrings
Sketch small Hello Kitty illustrations onto sheets of shrink plastic using colored pencils or permanent markers. Cut around the shapes, bake them in a toaster oven for two minutes, and let them cool into thick plastic charms. Coat the top in clear UV resin for shine and attach hypoallergenic earring posts to the backs with strong glue.
12. Hello Kitty popsicle stick picture frame
Glue wooden craft sticks into a square frame and paint them in light pastel colors. Add paper cutouts of Hello Kitty, small flowers, and craft gems along the corners, then tape an instant photo to the back. If you want more easy woodworking projects, browse our list of Valentine’s Day wood crafts.
13. DIY Hello Kitty bath bombs
Combine baking soda, citric acid, sweet almond oil, and strawberry scent oil in a mixing bowl. Pack the damp mixture tightly into a silicone mold, let it dry overnight, and unmold your bath shapes. You can paint the bow and eyes with cosmetic mica powder dissolved in rubbing alcohol.
14. Hello Kitty scented soy candle
Melt soy wax flakes in a double boiler, stir in cherry blossom candle oil, and pour the wax into a heat-safe glass jar with a centered wick. Decorate the jar exterior with vinyl stickers, or pour the hot wax directly into a 3D silicone mold to create a standalone pillar candle.
15. Resin shaker keychain charm
Pour clear epoxy or UV resin into a hollow silicone mold to create the charm base. Fill the cavity with fine glitter, pink sequins, and miniature clay slices before sealing the top with clear plastic film and baby oil. Once you seal the edge with a final resin layer, the glitter drifts smoothly inside whenever you shake your keys.
16. Painted Hello Kitty canvas tote bag
Customize an unbleached cotton tote bag with fabric paint. Draw Hello Kitty holding apples or flowers onto the canvas with a light pencil, then paint inside the lines. Mixing fabric medium into standard acrylic paint keeps the design flexible and prevents cracking when you run the bag through the wash.
17. Upcycled Hello Kitty tin can pencil holder
Wash an empty food can thoroughly and sand down any sharp interior edges. Cover the outside in white contact paper, draw the eyes and whiskers with a marker, and glue a wide grosgrain ribbon bow along the upper edge. Use it to store pens, scissors, or paintbrushes.
18. Hello Kitty sock plushie
Take an extra white crew sock and turn it into a handmade stuffed toy. Stuff the sock with polyester batting, stitch the top closed along two angled ear shapes, and cinch the neck line with strong thread to form the head. Push plastic safety eyes through the fabric, glue on a small felt nose, and add a ribbon bow.
19. Hello Kitty paper plate mask
Cut two oval eyeholes into a plain white paper plate. Glue cardstock triangles to the top rim for ears and attach black pipe cleaners along the cheeks for whiskers. Tape a wooden craft stick to the bottom or punch holes for an elastic cord so kids can wear the mask during playtime.
20. Custom wooden salad spoons
Use a basic pyrography tool to burn Hello Kitty patterns directly into bamboo spoons and spatulas. Lightly trace your design in pencil first, follow the lines with a fine woodburning tip, and rub food grade mineral oil into the wood when finished. The spoons remain fully washable and safe for daily cooking.
21. Beaded friendship bracelets
Thread glass seed beads, pony beads, and alphabet beads onto clear elastic cord. Spell out words like “FRIENDSHIP” or “KAWAII” alongside small metal charms from Michaels. Tie off the ends with a surgeon’s knot and a drop of jewelry glue to secure the bracelet.
22. Hello Kitty foam sun visor
Shield your eyes outdoors with a handmade craft foam visor. Trace and cut the brim shape from pink EVA foam, then glue a white foam cat silhouette onto the front visor panel. Thread coiled plastic lace through holes in the sides so the visor adjusts easily to fit any head size.
23. Washi tape decorated journal
Personalize a notebook or daily planner using decorative washi tape and printed stickers. Line the page borders with patterned tape, paste character cutouts onto monthly calendar pages, and fold tape over the page edges to make custom indexing tabs.
24. Hello Kitty polymer clay hair clips
Sculpt miniature Hello Kitty faces and bows from white, red, and yellow oven bake clay. Bake the pieces on a foil lined tray according to the package directions, let them cool, and attach the charms to metal alligator clips using industrial craft adhesive.
25. DIY Hello Kitty party pinata
Build a party pinata using scrap cardboard boxes and masking tape. Cut strips of white crepe paper, fringe the edges with scissors, and glue them in overlapping rows over the cardboard frame. Fill the cavity with small treats and party favors, then finish the build with large cardstock ears and a red crepe paper bow.
26. Hand-painted Hello Kitty canvas sneakers
Customize a pair of plain white canvas slip-ons with acrylic paint and textile medium. Sketch Hello Kitty over the toe caps with a graphite pencil, fill in the colors with a small round brush, and spray the shoes with a water repelling sealant once the paint dries completely.
27. Hello Kitty paper quilling wall art
Use a slotted quilling tool to wind narrow paper strips into tight coils and teardrop shapes. Sketch an outline of Hello Kitty onto heavy cardstock, then glue the white, yellow, and red paper coils on edge inside the lines. Place the finished piece in a shadowbox frame to protect the three-dimensional paper work.
28. Festive Hello Kitty holiday eggs
Dye wooden or hard-boiled eggs in light pastel tones, paint a white face patch on each one, and add small paper ears and bows to the tops. You can set them in egg cups for a spring table centerpiece. For more seasonal ideas, check out our collection of Easter DIY crafts.
Start crafting your Sanrio projects today
Making your own accessories and room decor is an easy way to spend an afternoon. These Hello Kitty craft ideas let you turn simple household supplies and craft materials into practical items you can use or share with friends. Pick a project from the list, get your supplies together, and start creating.