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Do you need different size cloud shapes for a craft or DIY project? Or maybe you’re learning about weather with the kids and need a cloud template for an educational activity or classroom display? Then look no further than our wonderful free printable cloud shapes.

Clouds have always captured the imagination of children and grown-ups, with their beautiful, fluffy appearance and different shapes and sizes. So why not use our fantastic cloud templates to bring the magic of the sky indoors with a home décor project, make a weather-themed mobile for a nursery, or decorate a hand-made greeting card? The possibilities are endless, so keep reading below for more inspiration and ideas!

Clouds can be used in all kinds of different craft activities, but if you’ve ever tried to draw the perfect cloud shape by hand you’ll know they can be very tricky to get just right! So we’ve done the hard work for you and created uniform cloud shapes in lots of different sizes, so you’ll always find the perfect cloud template for any project.

Our Printable Cloud Templates Contains

You’ll find ten neatly organized pages filled with cloud outlines in every size you could dream of from tiny 1‑inch puffs that are perfect for sweet little gift tags or cupcake toppers, all the way up to grand 10‑inch clouds that make amazing wall stencils or classroom displays. I’ve also thrown in a handy mix‑and‑match sheet with both small and medium clouds, plus a special page featuring eight different cloud shapes (cumulus, stratus, nimbus, and more) so you can explore real weather patterns while you craft.

But that’s not all these templates aren’t just for paper. I’ve tested them with felt, wood, and even icing sheets for cake decorating, and they work like a charm. Whether you’re whipping up a weather mobile for your nursery, helping the kids learn about sky science in class, or just looking for a quick rainy‑day activity, these cloud shapes will save you the hassle of freehand drawing and give you more time for the fun stuff glue sticks, glitter, and all!

Printable 1” Cloud Templates ( small cloud templates )

These printable 1″ cloud templates (small cloud templates) are perfect for adding cute details to homemade greetings cards. Carefully cut the clouds out of white paper or card and glue to your design – these tiny clouds work well against blue paper or card to create a sky effect. They also work well with a nature theme along with bees, butterflies or birds.

2” Small Cloud Outlines

This free cloud shape template contains twenty-four 2″ small cloud outlines. These cloud printables are not too small and not too big either, so they’re perfect for lots of different craft activities. Why not use them for making quirky gift tags, or as a fun coloring sheet to keep the children busy?

3” Free Printable Clouds

This 3” free printable clouds page features ten 3 inch clouds to print and cut out. You can use the template as a stencil whenever you need to use a perfectly drawn cloud shape, or place tracing paper over the top so that your little one can practise drawing clouds!

4” Cloud Shape Template

These medium cloud shape templates measure 4 inches, and there are eight on the page. They’re a brilliant size for all kinds of crafts, and are perfect for making your own hanging mobile decoration for a nursery or playroom, like this one at https://krokotak.com.

Remember, you don’t have to use paper for your cloud crafts. Our cloud templates can be used with felt, wood, Perspex or even icing sheets for cake decorating!

5” Cloud Template Printable

This 5″ cloud template printable has three 5-inch clouds to print. For an easy craft activity for the kids, ask them to fill in the cloud outline with cotton wool to create a 3D, fluffy white cloud. You could also use the cloud outlines as a play dough template, and ask the children to add playdough rain, lightning or snow as part of a learning activity about different kinds of weather.

6” Big Cloud Outline

Our 6”large cloud template contains two perfectly drawn 6 inch clouds. This larger size is perfect for stencilling a design onto walls for a home décor project. Print the cloud template onto paper or card and cut the shape out to make your stencil. Fasten the stencil to the surface where you want to create your cloud design using masking tape, then apply white paint through the surface using a sponge for a fluffy cloud effect. Leave to dry before carefully removing the cloud stencil.

7” Large Cloud Stencil

This 7″ large cloud stencil is great for different displays in the classroom or at home. Clouds are often used to show someone’s thoughts or feelings, so why not ask the kids to express themselves by writing a simple phrase about their current mood inside the cloud?

8” Large Cloud Shape

This fantastic 8″ large cloud shape is a great size for kids to try cutting out themselves using safety scissors, and they can use their cloud shape for all kinds of arts and crafts projects. Why not ask your youngster to glue different colored ribbons to the bottom of their cloud to create a rainbow – perfect if you’re learning about different kinds of weather!

9” Extra Large Cloud Shape

You can use this 9″ extra large cloud shape for crafts, household decorating and classroom activities. Ask younger children to write or draw different kinds of weather inside the cloud as part of a geography display. Older kids could write the names of different cloud formations!

10” Extra Large Cloud Template

Our 10” Extra Large Cloud Template is the largest cloud shape in our collection and is perfect for making an impact whether you use it as a stencil for home decorating or as part of a classroom display.

Medium & Small Cloud Templates

Can’t decide whether you need large or small clouds for your craft project? This template has both, and can be used as a coloring sheet to keep little ones busy.

Different Shaped Cloud Templates

Cumulus, stratus, nimbus…there are lots of different types of clouds in the sky! We’ve created a template with eight different shaped clouds, so you can add some variety to your art project, room decoration, or educational activity.

More Fun and Free Outline Templates

If you and your little one had fun with our printable cloud templates, there are a few other printable outlines you might want to try next. The flag outlines are great for colouring, decorating, or making up your own countries — my kids love turning them into banners for their bedroom walls! And the plane outline is a favourite in our house too, especially when we do anything with a sky or travel theme.

These kinds of templates are so handy to have around — they’re simple, quick to print, and perfect for a quiet activity or a themed craft project. We’re always adding more, so if your child enjoys getting creative with outlines, it’s worth keeping an eye on what’s new!