Looking for a fun and easy Olympic themed craft for kids? This Name Mascot Craft turns any child’s name into a creative character that can be used as a decoration, gift tag, classroom project, or party activity. It is simple to make, requires only basic supplies, and creates a totally unique result every time.

Every Olympic Games features an official mascot. For the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics, the mascots are 2026 Milan Winter Olympics characters Tina and Milo. Mascots help represent the spirit of the Games while celebrating creativity, culture, and fun. This craft lets kids design their own mascot using nothing more than their name and a folded piece of paper.

Our sample mascot was created from the name Jamie, but you can use any name at all. Each one will look completely different, which makes this craft extra exciting for kids.

Why Kids Love This Name Mascot Craft

This activity combines art, creativity, and a little bit of surprise. Because the paper is folded before cutting, kids do not see the final shape until it opens. It works much like making a paper snowflake, but instead of cutting shapes, you cut around letters.

This craft is also perfect for:

• Olympic themed classroom activities
• Birthday party decorations
• Holiday gift tags
• Personalized package labels
• Camp or school spirit projects

At Christmas, you can even label presents with name mascots and let kids search for the package that matches their character.

Olympic Mascot Trivia

Olympic mascots have been part of the Games since 1968. They give personality to each event and help spread the Olympic spirit. Mascots promote the host city’s culture and history while adding excitement and fun for children and families around the world.

Source: Olympics.com Mascots

Supplies

• Construction paper
• Scissors
• Pencil
• Wiggle eyes
• Glue
• Optional glitter or shiny paper

Instructions

Fold a piece of construction paper in half lengthwise.
On the outside of the folded paper, draw a gradually decreasing curved line from top to bottom. This will help shape your mascot.
Using the fold as the bottom edge, write a name in large script letters. Make sure some parts of the letters touch the folded edge, just like when making a paper snowflake.
Draw the letters in outline form so you can cut around them.
Carefully cut around the outline of the name and the outer edge shape.
Open the paper to reveal your mascot.
Glue on wiggle eyes and add decorations like glitter, markers, or stickers.

Each name creates a completely different character. Try making several mascots using different names to see how the shapes change.

Creative Ideas

Use metallic or shiny paper for a bold look. Add yarn for hair. Draw a team jersey. Turn your mascot into a bookmark or laminate it for durability. You can even attach a string and hang it as a decoration.

Encourage kids to invent a backstory for their mascot. Where are they from? What sport do they compete in? What special talent do they have?

More Olympic Crafts for Kids

If your family or classroom is celebrating the Olympics, pair this project with other sports themed crafts to create a full activity day. Making decorations, medals, and team banners can turn your space into a mini Olympic celebration.

This Name Mascot Craft is simple, creative, and perfect for kids of all ages. It transforms a name into a one of a kind character while encouraging imagination and fine motor skills.

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Name Mascot Craft

This Name Mascot Craft turns any child’s name into a creative character that can be used as a decoration, gift tag, classroom project, or party activity.

Equipment

Construction Paper
Scissors
Pencil
Wiggle Eyes or other decorations

Instructions

Fold a piece of construction paper in half lengthwise.
On the outside of the folded paper, draw a gradually decreasing curved line from top to bottom. This will help shape your mascot.
Using the fold as the bottom edge, write a name in large script letters. Make sure some parts of the letters touch the folded edge, just like when making a paper snowflake.
Draw the letters in outline form so you can cut around them.
Carefully cut around the outline of the name and the outer edge shape.
Open the paper to reveal your mascot.
Glue on wiggle eyes and add decorations like glitter, markers, or stickers.

Supplies

Instructions

Fold paper in half lengthwise.

On the outside of the folded paper draw a gradually decreasing line. See the photo below.

Then in script write your name or the name of the person holding the "Olympics". Use the fold as the bottom of the name making sure that some of the name touches the fold, just like making a snowflake.

Make the name in outline so you can cut around it.

Cut out and open. You will be amazed at the different looks that will be created. We took photos of two names, Jamie and Tyler for our mascots

Glue on Wiggle Eyes or other decorations.

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