20+ Coraline Crafts, Printables & Party Ideas

20+ Coraline inspired crafts that are perfect for a Coraline themed party or craft day! Free printables, cute and easy craft ideas, recipes, and MORE!

Coraline crafts Printables and party ideas Coraline themed

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Since the debut of Laika’s movie, Coraline, I have been borderline OBSESSED with the movie’s creepy, yet cute storyline and all of its wonderful movie characters! It’s the perfect coming of age tale that not only inspires but captivates it’s watchers with it’s incredible visuals and playful themes. It’s definitely become one of my go-to comfort movies!

This year I’m thinking of throwing a Coraline themed Halloween party and after scouring the internet I found some really awesome crafts and fun projects that I just had to share with you. There’s a squishy edible banana slug recipe, a DIY Button Pinata, and even printable Coraline party invitations. Everything you need to get started on a Coraline birthday party, watch get-together, or a simple Coraline craft day is here! Check it out!


DIY Coraline Trinket Dish

I was so inspired by these Coraline crafts and activities that I wanted to make my own Coraline themed craft project! Below you’ll find my homemade Coraline trinket dish AND two free Coraline inspired printable signs that would really tie together a Coraline party or even a teen’s bedroom decor. And, keep scrolling from 20 MORE Coraline inspired ideas!

diy Coraline trinket dish

To make your own trinket dish, use sculpey or air dry clay like I did and create the perfect swirly shape(like the tunnel to the Other Mother’s house!). Then, I used black, blue, purple and pink spray paint – in that order, to mimic the pretty colors inside of the tunnel.

coraline diy craft and homemade clay dish with printable Coraline sign

I’ve used polymer clay and a few simple clay cutters to make a button, seeing stone, and a circus ball from Mr. Bobinsky’s Jumping Mouse Circus! A cute gift idea for a fellow Coraline obsessed fan!

Printable Coraline Signs

The book “Coraline” by Neil Gaiman packs a load of progressive themes for both young girls and boys and teaches courage, strength, and appreciation. The printable sign below is a perfect reminder to remain brave in the face of fear(or the Other Mother!).

free printable Coraline movie quote when you're scared and you still do it anyways, thats brave

And, if you’re really looking to liven up the place – this ‘Pink Palace Apartments’ inspired sign would look great decorating any wall space!

pink palace apartments printable Coraline sign

Simply right click to save the images above and print them right at home on your own printer!


20 More Coraline Inspired Crafts & DIYS

Now, let’s get to even MORE cute & eerie crafts and projects that will transform your space into the Pink Palace itself!

DIY Coraline button slime for kids

DIY Button Slime

Comic Con Family

I personally LOVE a good slime! This DIY slime mix is easy as ever to make, and is loads of sensory fun for kids and adults, too. Using just a few basic ingredients(Elmer’s glue, liquid starch, food coloring, and of course – BUTTONS!) makes for a great afternoon craft activity while watching your favorite movie.

diy Coraline inspired cupcakes or constellation cupcakes with stars

Constellation Cupcakes

Helping Little Hands

I am obsessed with how these constellation cupcakes turned out – they’re seriously perfect for a Coraline themed party or watch party! All you need are some star sprinkles and blue food coloring to get these out of this world cupcakes..

DIY Button pinata hanging from tree

DIY Button Pinata

From angelaswarren on Pinterest

Turn an old hat box into the cutest darn Pinata you ever did see… If you don’t have a hat box, trace a couple of circles and a long, thin rectangle piece to fit between them to create the 3D circular button shape. Decorate with crepe paper fringe and 4 paper circles to complete your button pinata. It’s so simple!

diy Coraline button box , cute diy sewing box

Coraline Button Box

Travesuras on Youtube

Transform a hexagon box into the same box that the Other Mother gifts Coraline in the movie! There’s even an awesome video tutorial that breaks this down into a fun craft project that anyone could make.

Coraline button cookies on platter

Coraline Button Cookies

Lauren_Dozier on Instagram

“But my Mother doesn’t have B-B-B-Buttons?!” Roll out your favorite sugar cookie recipe and stamp out simple button shapes using round cutters and a large skewer. These will be an absolute hit at any party(even if it is not Coraline related).

yellow boot with flowers decoration

Rain Boot Flower Bouquet

Spotted on Pinterest

This subtle nod to your favorite movie character would make a fantastic decoration for the table during Halloween or Fall! I could even see this being fun Spring decor with more pastel, colorful flowers arranged inside of it.

diy button key from movie coraline

DIY Button Key

KoMakes Things

Make your own Button key from the movie Coraline using none other than – you guessed it – Buttons!! With just a few other odds and ends this craft can come together pretty quickly and make a cool movie keepsake or gift for another Coraline lover!

Coraline gloves knitting pattern free

Coraline Gloves Pattern

Handy Little Me

Knitters, don’t pass up this excellent pattern for making your own Coraline inspired gloves! The free pattern makes this a nice gift idea that anyone could whip up on a whim. Great stocking stuffers for a Coraline obsessed fan(like me *cough**cough*)!

buttons and twine diy garland

Button Garland

Dukes and Duchesses

Another subtle nod to the popular kids movie by LAIKA, this homemade Button Garland would look great hung up anywhere in your house. If you can’t find button rounds yourself, it wouldn’t be hard to craft your own out of paper to string up for a party or photo booth.

diy cotton candy string lights

Cotton Candy String Lights

Found on Makezine

Bring Mr. Bobinsky Jumping Mouse Carnival to life with this awesome DIY cotton candy string lighting! They look so delicious and real that I actually want to take a bite out of them!

diy button bracelet party favors for Coraline party

DIY Coraline Party Favors

DIYS and Crafts

Stringing these cute DIY button bracelets is super simple and makes a fantastic party favor or best friend gift idea.

free printable Coraline party invitations

Free Printable Invitations

Oh My Fiesta!

Getting Coraline party ready is SO much easier with these adorable printable Coraline party invitations! There’s even free printable popcorn boxes, cone wrappers, and tons of cute Coraline treat labels, too.

banana slug recipe made from jello and banana pudding

Wybie’s Banana Slugs

The Starving Chef

You can find this slimy, yet satisfying recipe and a bunch more Coraline themed recipes over at The Starving Chef Blog. There’s everything you need to get started hosting a Coraline party or dinner party there, from the famous ‘Welcome Home’ cake to the 100 Year Old Taffy. You MUST check it out!

Coraline crochet squid

Crochet Squid Pattern

By Xicotet Amigurumis on Ribblr

Ever since I watched this movie I always wanted my own Squid plushie! Now, you can crochet your very own Squid using the simple to follow crochet pattern above.

free Coraline SVG files

Free Coraline SVGs

Free SVG Download

For my Cricut crafty girlies – these Coraline SVGs are too cute to pass up and would make the coziest sweater embellishments or Coraline drink cups!

diy coraline doll tutorial

Make Your Own Coraline Doll

Scribblebug on Youtube

I am not a huge fan of dolls because I find them more creepy than cute… however, this one is creepily cute! This video breaks down the steps needed to make your own DIY Coraline mini-me doll, you can model it after Coraline Jones herself or make one of yourself, or best friend. It will require a few mediums such as wire, polymer clay, fabric and paint to get started.

cat from Coraline coloring page

Coraline Coloring Pages

Easy Drawing Guides

Color your very own ‘Wuss Puss’ while you’re streaming Coraline the Movie… or hand out these cool coloring sheets as cute Coraline party favors!

Coraline perler bead pattern

Coraline Perler Bead Pattern

Spotted on Pinterest

Perler fans will love this! Craft a sweet little Coraline keychain using just a few different colors of melty beads. A fun activity for kids and adults of all ages!

diy seeing stone coraline movie prop

Seeing Stone

Angie Happiness on Amino App

Would you believe that this DIY Coraline ‘seeing stone’ is made entirely from playdough?! Not gonna lie, it has a pretty cool rock-like texture.

taffy from Coraline movie

Spink & Forcible DIY Taffy Bowl

@frida_littleworld on TikTok

Recreate the iconic 100 year taffy bowl from Spink and Forcible’s apartment! Use a thrifted dish, clay and paint and Voila! Watch the full video to see how easily this comes together.

Now, I am DYING to host my own Coraline themed party and definitely curious how a ‘Banana Slug’ would actually taste?! 🤔


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