Crack! A little baby dino peeks curiously out of its broken eggshell – our printable dino in an egg mask is super sweet. Color it, cut it out, and add elastic. This free baby dinosaur mask template is perfect for a dino party, preschool, and even Easter.
Why This Baby Dino Is So Cute
The baby dino peeks out of the egg with big eyes, making it extra adorable. The cracked shell pieces form the edge of the mask and give it a fun, jagged shape. The egg and dino can be colored in totally different ways, like a green dino in a spotted egg. For kids five and up, it's the perfect mask for little dino babies.
Cracked pieces form the edge.
Peeking out curiously.
Design the egg and dino separately.
Part of our Dino Party set.
✂️ Craft Instructions: Turn the Template into a Mask
🧰 What You Need
- Printer + heavier paper or cardstock (65–110 lb)
- Colored pencils, markers or watercolors
- Scissors (craft knife for the eye holes – adults only)
- Elastic cord (about 12–14 inches)
- Hole punch for the elastic holes
Print the template at actual size (100 %, not “fit to page”) on thick paper.
Color the mask any way you like – the big shapes are perfect for little hands.
Cut along the thick outer line.
An adult cuts out the eye holes with a craft knife or pointed scissors.
Punch holes at the two small circles, thread the elastic through and knot it – done!
⚠️ Safety: eye holes, craft knives and hot glue are grown-up jobs. Don’t run or play rough while wearing a mask that limits your view – and never put elastic around the neck.
📦 Included in These Craft Sets
This mask also comes as part of a bundle – one free PDF with a cover page, craft instructions and every mask in the set:
Play Ideas for Little Baby Dinos
In a hatching game, everyone curls up like an egg on the floor and slowly hatches when the dino mom knocks. Hunt for paper dino eggs hidden around the room. Build a giant nest together out of pillows and blankets. Then practice wobbly first dino steps across the room.
Fun Facts About Dinosaur Eggs
All dinosaurs laid eggs – just like birds and reptiles do today. Scientists have found many hidden nests of dinosaur eggs, some with dozens of eggs. Many dinosaur eggs were about the size of a soccer ball, even though the animals grew huge later on. Some dinosaurs took care of their babies – one is even named Maiasaura, which means good mother lizard. And since birds come from dinosaurs, every chicken egg is a little bit of a dino egg.
Color Ideas for Your Dino in an Egg Mask
Speckled, bright, or prehistoric:
A green dino in a white shell.
A light blue egg with dark spots.
A purple dino in a golden shell.
Colorful stripes like an Easter egg.
Great Times for the Dino in an Egg Mask
This baby dino hatches for:
The cutest mask for the dino crew.
A fun mashup of Easter egg and dinosaur.
Add a cardboard eggshell vest for a great costume.
Perfect for a first dino birthday.
Dino Egg Facts at a Glance
Egg-cellent facts to share:
Every dinosaur hatched from an egg.
Many dino eggs were that big.
Maiasaura cared for its babies.
Birds are dinosaur descendants.
More Masks for Your Dino Party
T-Rex, Triceratops, and Stegosaurus masks are ready too – see all our dinosaur masks.
🎭 More masks from this group:
Your Benefits at PureSketchy:
- A Real Craft Template: Face-size mask with eye holes and marks for elastic, a stick or glue tabs.
- Free to Print: Every mask and craft set as a PDF or image, no sign-up required.
- Print-Ready A4: Clean vector lines that print crisp on any home printer.
- Kid-Friendly Designs: Cheerful characters, nothing too scary, no brand logos – perfect for home, preschool and school.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What age is this mask suitable for?
The dino in an egg mask is made for ages 5 to 8. Kids color and cut out the outer shape themselves, and an adult helps cut the eye holes.
Will the mask fit a child’s face?
Yes – printed at actual size (100 %) on A4 or US Letter, the mask is roughly the size of a child’s face. For adults, scale it up to 110–115 % or print on A3/Tabloid.
What paper works best?
We recommend 160–200 gsm cardstock (65 lb) so the jagged shell pieces don't tear.
Is the download free?
Yes, all masks and coloring pages on PureSketchy are 100% free for personal use, preschools, and schools.
Is there a German version?
Yes! You can find the German version at Dino im Ei Maske.