Learn how to draw a surprise big-mouthed monster
This is a simple activity that requires just a sheet of paper, writing or coloring utensil, and a bit of imagination!
The idea is to create a folded-up surprise. At first glance, your monster drawing appears docile, calm, and maybe even CUTE but that when you unfold the paper the monster reveals its scary side!
Let’s take a look at how it works…
![Learn how to draw a surprise big-mouthed monster. This is a simple activity that requires just a sheet of paper, writing or coloring utensil, and a bit of imagination!](https://cdn.statically.io/img/artsandbricks.com/wp-content/uploads/surprise-foldable-cute-scary-monster-kid-craft-1024x771.jpg?quality=80&f=auto)
Awwwweeee, look at this CUTE ‘lil monster…hi!!!
First, start by folding your paper. Draw your CUTE monster’s top half of the face/head on the top flap and draw the bottom half of the monster’s face/head on the bottom flap.
![Looking for a simple, fun monster craft to do with kids? Try out this SURPRISE folding monster surprise!](https://artsandbricks.com/wp-content/uploads/cute-monster-foldup-surprise-craft-for-kids-1024x639.jpg)
Hold-up! Ahhh — maybe this is a scary monster! I will go away!!!!
Next, unfold your paper and draw the SCARY version of your monster in the remaining space. Get creative. Perhaps your monster has sharp teeth, a tongue, or even a little surprise person in there! Yikes!
![](https://artsandbricks.com/wp-content/uploads/scary-suprise-folding-moster-craft.jpg)
![Get creative drawing the SCARY version of your foldable monster. This one has a little person in there! Oh my!](https://artsandbricks.com/wp-content/uploads/closeup-of-monster-surprise-folding-craft-1024x763.jpg)
We especially love this playful paper craft because its so fitting for our son’s elementary-boy humor!
Meet Jeff – Another Suprise Foldable Monster Paper Craft
Here’s another example of this creative foldable monster kids craft. We went through a season of our life, where we met a new monster daily!
I think this is a great activity for any time of the year, but might be especially perfect during the fall around Halloween (Check out our other Halloween-centric LEGO builds and kids craft activities)!
![Learn how to create a CUTE/SCARY combo paper folded monster drawing. Perfect for kids!](https://artsandbricks.com/wp-content/uploads/very-cute-monster-drawing-craft-984x1024.jpg)
Oh my, Jeff, what big teeth you have!
![And the big reveal: Jeff is starting to look scary. Make your own DIY Folded Cute/Scary Monster Kids Craft.](https://artsandbricks.com/wp-content/uploads/opening-foldable-monsters-kids-craft-965x1024.jpg)
Ahhhh! Jeff, You’re So Scary!
![This is the surprise SCARY view of Jeff the previously CUTE monster. Learn how to make your own Cute/Scary Surprise Foldable Paper Craft.](https://artsandbricks.com/wp-content/uploads/paper-craft-for-kids-monsters-768x1024.jpg)
Video How To: Draw a Surprise Folded Monster Craft
Save this Kids’ Paper Craft for Later – Pin It
![Folding Surprise: Monster Paper Craft for KidsLearn how to draw a surprise big-mouthed monster. This is a simple activity that requires just a sheet of paper, writing or coloring utensil, and a bit of imagination!](https://artsandbricks.com/wp-content/uploads/Folding-Surprise_-Monster-Paper-Craft-for-Kids-Arts-and-Bricks-683x1024.jpg)
More Folding Suprise Monsters
Folding surprise monsters have been a third, fourth, and fifth-grade favorite drawing activity. Find more inspiration in our Food-Themed Folding Monster post (and videos).