Hands-on crafts, like these construction paper crafts, are a great way for kids of all ages to enhance their fine motor skills while creating fun art projects that they can display anywhere. Today we have so many fun construction paper craft ideas for your little ones.
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These Easy Paper Crafts are so Engaging!
Construction paper is one of those materials that you just have to have available at home or in the classroom at all times. There are endless easy crafts you can do with some colored construction paper and other supplies like toilet paper rolls, paper plates, googly eyes, scrapbook paper, pipe cleaners, and tissue paper.
The best thing is that you can find a lot of these supplies in most craft stores, and your kid can create beautiful crafts on a rainy day (or a regular day too!)
Some of these craft projects are perfect for toddlers while others are more suitable for kindergarteners or elementary-aged children.
But one thing is for sure: they are the best activities for your creative kid!
Simple Easy Paper Crafts for Kids Supplies
One of the reasons kids paper crafts are so popular is that they require very few craft supplies and are very inexpensive. Most of our favorite paper crafts can be made with just these supplies you likely already have on hand:
- Paper – regular paper, construction paper, scrapbook paper, paper plates, coffee filters, tissue paper
- Scissors or paper cutter
- Glue – school glue, glue stick or glue dots
- Tape
- Crayons, markers or paint
- Decorative details: googly eyes, stickers, yarn or ribbon
- Attachments: popsicle sticks, pipe cleaners
Construction Paper Crafts FAQ
As you can see, the possibilities of things you can make with construction paper is limitless. Start with whatever color construction paper you have on hand and choose a craft that fits your mood. Before you know it, you will be making all sorts of fun crafts out of construction paper!
Just getting started with kids paper crafts? Start with a simple paper chain, paper weaving craft or simple paper quilled craft! It will inspire you to make more.
We love the paper spider idea from Twitchetts which will have your cute little homemade spiders bouncing off the page!
Holiday Crafts with Construction Paper
Day of the Dead
1. DIY Marigold (Cempazuchitl) Using Tissue Paper
Make this Mexican paper marigold craft to decorate your house for Day of the Dead – it’s perfect for kids of all ages.
Halloween
2. Mini Pumpkin Printable Paper Craft
Want simple construction paper crafts? This mini pumpkin paper craft is one of the most fun and interactive activities children can do with some construction paper, a pair of scissors, and glue.
3. How to Make Paper Plate Witches
To make these easy crafts that result in cute paper plate witches, you just need construction paper, paper plates, and glue. And a little one willing to participate, of course!
4. How to make a fun paper witch craftivity that kids will love
Using simples you probably already own at home, plus different colors of construction paper, your preschooler will be able to create this nice paper witch craft. From Twitchetts.
5. How to make fun construction paper bats that fly!
Using black construction paper, googly eyes, and toilet paper rolls, kids will make the best flying bat crafts. From Twitchetts.
6. Halloween Paper Garland Cutouts
If you have some colored construction paper, a pair of scissors, and some tape, you’re ready to make some bats, spiders, pumpkins, ghosts, and black cats! From One Little Project.
Fourth of July
7. Patriotic Paper Windsock
Make these patriotic paper windsock crafts to decorate your home for the 4th of July. Kids can also make many in any color they wish and see the streamers ride the wind.
Mother’s Day
8. Mother’s Day Construction Paper Flower Bouquet
We love DIY flower bouquets – and this one is especially good for Mother’s Day! Anyone would love getting these sweet handmade flowers.
9. 3D Paper Tulip Card
Looking for a simple yet cute Mother’s Day Card Idea? This 3D paper tulip card from Easy Peasy Fun might be what you need.
Easter
10. Construction Paper Easter Bunny Craft
A lovely paper Easter bunny craft perfect for kids of all ages! This simple craft requires minimal supplies and is perfect for home, school, or daycare.
Thanksgiving
11. Easy Construction Paper & Toilet Paper Roll Turkey
We have a paper turkey craft that teaches kids about gratitude with basic shapes, making it ideal for toddlers and kindergarteners.
12. How to make an easy 3D construction paper turkey craft
This construction paper turkey craft makes a fantastic Thanksgiving decoration and it helps with children’s fine motor skills. Yay! From Twitchetts.
Earth Day
13. Handprint Earth Craft For Earth Day
Celebrate Earth Day with this cute and simple handprint Earth craft for kids. All you need is colored construction paper, scissors, a glue stick, a large pom pom, glue dots, and the Earth craft template. From Simple Everyday Mom.
14. Make an Earth Day Craft
We love celebrating Earth Day, and this craft is perfect for preschoolers and older kids to celebrate it together. From The Simple Parent.
Christmas
15. 3D Construction Paper Reindeer
Let’s make a 3D reindeer craft using construction paper – you can make all 8 of Santa’s reindeer. Don’t forget about Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer! From Easy Peasy and Fun.
16. Make a ‘snowy’ salt crystal tree
Let’s combine a fun science project with construction paper to make this snowy salt crystal tree from Go Science Kids!
St. Patricks’ Day
17. How to make 3D rainbow colored paper shamrocks
We have a fun St. Patrick’s Day craft! Grab some colored construction paper and let’s make this fun rainbow paper Shamrock from Twitchetts.
Valentines Day
18. Easy Cupcake Topper
This Valentine’s Day DIY cupcake topper craft is extremely simple to set up and the result is so cute! From Paper and Stitch.
19. How to make a Heart Crown for Valentine’s Day
This heart crown is very easy to make and requires very simple supplies that you probably already have. Great for school parties, too. From Happy Mothering.
20. How to make a Heart Tree Paper Craft
Looking for a festive and colorful decoration the kids can help you make for Valentine’s Day? Let’s learn how to make a heart tree paper craft! From I Heart Crafty Things.
Construction Paper Crafts That Are 3D
21. Giant Paper Pinwheels
These giant paper pinwheels are one of the best summer craft ideas for kids. Use different colors for better contrast!
22. Build a Strong Paper Bridge
Looking for a fun STEM activity for kids? Let’s build a strong paper bridge with common household items!
Related: How to make a paper house
23. Rainbow Craft: How to Make Paper Strip Rainbows
This rainbow craft is super fun and it’s really simple to make! From One Little Project.
24. Rainbow Unicorn Mane
This rainbow unicorn mane from Ryan & Marsha is simple enough for preschoolers and entertaining for older kids at the same time. It’s so pretty!
25. Easy Paper Quilling Emoji Cards
Kids love emojis, so we know these paper quilling emoji cards will be a big hit. They are perfect for Valentine’s Day. From Red Ted Art.
26. 3D Paper Cactus Craft
Make this paper cactus from Made With Happy for a fabulous homemade gift – it includes a free printable template. Yay!
27. How to Make an Easy Pop Up Rainbow Card
This accordion paper folding technique is so easy to learn yet so cute, and makes a great pop-up rainbow card. From Red Ted Art.
28. Ice Cream Cone Craft for Kids
If your kids love crafting and pretend play, this ice cream cone craft is a must-do! Enjoy with some real ice cream too, why not? {giggles}. From Somewhat Simple.
29. STEM Activity Make Your Own Paper Roller Coaster
Here at Kids Activities Blog, we are big fans of paper crafts that also invite our kids to explore how the world works. This paper roller coaster from Teaching Ideas is perfect for that!
30. LEGO Inspired Gift Bags and Gift Boxes
These LEGO boxes and gift bags are perfect for LEGO-themed birthday parties. This craft is more suitable for older kids and adults as the instructions can be a bit complex for little ones. From 30 Minutes Crafts.
31. Quick and Easy Recycled Candle Holders
Here’s another craft that is both beautiful and useful and only takes 15 minutes to make. So pretty! From Creative Green Living.
32. Cardboard Unicorn Ring Holder
Kids will have so much fun making a colorful unicorn to keep their pretty rings, or even play pretend with it. From Handmade Charlotte.
33. Medieval Crown
Kids are the queens and kings of our house – so it’s about time they got their own crown! This wearable crown craft is made out of strips of construction paper. From First Palette.
34. 3D Construction Paper Unicorn Craft Printable Template
Bring magic to your little one’s day with this construction paper unicorn from Easy Peasy and Fun. A template is included to make this craft easier for younger ones.
35. Giant 3D Paper Snowflakes with the Cricut
If you have a Cricut, then you’ll love making giant 3D paper snowflakes – they’re fun, whimsical, and so unique. From Hey, Let’s Make Stuff.
36. DIY Paper Box Strawberry
To make this paper box strawberry you only need red and green construction paper and a little thread. You can use it for small gifts or as summer decorations. From Red Ted Art.
37. Rainbow Fan Garland
This rainbow fan garland only requires 3 things and is so much fun to put together. We love using it for party decorations. From Ice Cream Off Paper Plates.
Lanterns
38. China for Kids: Make a Lantern {Paper Craft}
This paper lantern craft is a great way to introduce kids to other cultures, and it’s also so much fun to make.
39. How to Make Chinese Paper Lantern
In 4 easy steps, you can make these gorgeous Chinese paper lanterns to decorate your entire house. From Handmade Charlotte.
40. Paper Lanterns
These paper lanterns are ideal for the 4th of July or any other holiday. Get creative with the decoration! From Design Dazzle.
Flower Paper Crafts for Kids
41. Simple 3D Paper Flowers
These 3d Paper Flowers from How Wee Learn is a great craft for spring… or any day your little one feels like making some flower crafts.
42. How to make a beautiful spring tree craft
This tree craft is perfect for kids who are learning about the change of seasons, besides, paper quills are great for improving fine motor skills. From Projects with Kids.
43. Popsicle Stick DIY
This popsicle stick DIY from Made With Happy doubles as a flower book and the best part is that it only requires basic supplies.
44. DIY Rainbow Paper Flower Wreath
Another fun rainbow craft – this time it’s a rainbow paper flower wreath you can do with some colored construction paper and a pizza box lid. It’s a very fun paper craft! From Gathered In The Kitchen.
45. DIY Cardboard Construction Paper Flower Pots
This adorable kids’ craft doubles as the perfect Mother’s Day gift! It’s easy enough for toddlers but older kids will enjoy making it too. From Glitter, INC.
46. Curled Paper Spring Flowers Kids Craft
We have another curled paper craft! This time kids will make spring flowers – there’s nothing better than creating our own beautiful gardens on paper. From A Few Shortcuts.
47. Easy hanging paper flower – party or spring window decoration
Follow the step-by-step video tutorial to learn how to make these beautiful paper flowers. We love that it’s suitable for kids of all ages. From Mindyhu.
48. Rainbow Paper Dahlia Flowers
If you want a fun Easter paper craft, we invite you to make these paper Dahlia flowers as they are easy to make and look fantastic on any wall. From Craftaholics Anonymous.
49. How to make snowflake shaped flowers from paper
This easy craft combines snowflakes and flowers made from construction paper. We love that this craft is great for building cutting skills. From Twitchetts.
50. Hawaiian Plumeria Paper Flower Craft
We can’t ever have enough paper flower crafts. This one from Hawaii Travel With Kids is especially great for little kids as it’s very simple to set up and only requires basic items you most likely already own.
51. Create a Colorful Teacher’s Gift
Teachers will love receiving this handmade paper flower pot with cute messages in the petals – from Handmade Charlotte.
52. How To Make Paper Plate Flowers
Add some colorful art to your home with these handmade paper plate flowers. Make them in different colors and sizes. From Handmade Charlotte.
53. DIY Swirly Paper Flowers
This swirly paper flower craft is easier than it looks like, and it doubles as pretty home decor too. Score! From Instructables.
54. Paper Loops Sunflower Craft With Seeds
Add some real sunflower seeds to this paper loops sunflower craft for the ultimate fall craft. Just follow the step by step instructions from Easy Peasy and Fun.
55. Paper Roses Unicorn Wreath
Make the most magical card or home decor with this amazing paper roses unicorn wreath craft. From Easy Peasy and Fun.
56. DIY Flower Paper Rings
These flower paper rings are very easy to make but most importantly, they are amazingly pretty! From Easy Peasy and Fun.
Animal Crafts with Construction Paper
Dinosaur
57. DIY Paper Dinosaur Hat
If your preschooler loves dressing up and playing pretend, and loves dinosaurs as much as we do, then you must make this DIY paper dinosaur hat today! From Paper And Glue.
Snake
58. Easy Paper Twirl Snake Craft
Get some colored construction paper and googly eyes to make this super easy paper twirl snake craft from Our Kid Things.
59. Paper snake craft
Make your own paper chain snake craft and learn about the wildlife with this art project from The Craft Train.
Ladybug
60. Swirling Twirling Ladybugs
What kid doesn’t love ladybugs? Children, especially younger kids, will love making these paper craft ladybugs and then see them twist and turn. From Crafts By Amanda.
61. Construction Paper Ladybug on a Leaf
This construction paper ladybug from Easy Peasy and Fun is a great spring craft project for kids of all ages, including preschoolers and kindergarteners.
Snail
62. Quilled Paper Snail Craft
Make these adorable little quilled snails with your kiddos in many different colors! From Crafty Morning.
Turtle
63. Easy paper quilling turtle that your kids can make from construction paper
Got a little one that loves turtles? Let’s make quilled paper turtles – you can use any colors you like! From Twitchetts.
64. Paper Loops Turtle Craft
These paper loops turtle crafts are pretty cool and unique. Kids can make many in different colors and decorate them with glitter, buttons, etc. From Easy Peasy and Fun.
Butterfly
65. Butterfly Template
We love celebrating spring with crafts – such as this beautiful butterfly craft from I Heart Crafty Things.
66. Easy Flapping Paper Butterfly Preschool Craft
Preschoolers will have a fun time creating these paper butterflies and then flying them around outside. From Pink Stripey Socks.
Cat
67. How to Make a Paper Bobble Head Black Cat
Get some black construction paper – little kids will love this hands-on craft that results in a funny bobble head cat. Perfect for Halloween! From Fireflies and Mudpies.
68. Woven Paper Kitty Craft
If your kiddo loves cats, this craft is purrrfect for them! Make these easy (and cute!) paper cats in sweaters – suitable elementary school-aged kids for kindergarteners too. From Pink Stripey Socks.
Frog
69. Construction Paper Frog Craft
Since are doing so many animal paper crafts, why not make this funky construction paper frog craft sitting on a water lily leaf? From Easy Peasy and Fun.
70. Frog Headband Craft
We already shared how to make a paper frog, but now we are sharing how to make an easy frog headband craft – from Simple Everyday Mom.
Seahorse
71. Torn Paper Sea Horse Project
This torn paper seahorse project from Rainy Day Mum is a great fine motor activity for older kids, such as elementary-aged kids.
Bird
72. Construction Paper Chick Craft
Here’s another Easter fun project for even the young kids, older kids, and adults! From Easy Peasy and Fun.
73. Colorful and Fun Twirling Parrot Craft
We already have a fun pirate craft, now it’s time for a parrot craft to complete the set. You can also hang them around your house! From I Heart Crafty Things.
Whale
74. How to Make Whale Crafts Out of Paper
Looking for a super cute ocean art activity? Hawaii Travel With Kids shared a fun way to make whale crafts out of paper!
Fish
75. Cute Ocean Paper Craft
Let’s dive into the ocean with this hands-on ocean paper craft! This is perfect for little kids and older kids as well. From Messy Little Monster.
76. Paper Mosaic
Kids will learn how to make paper mosaics to decorate crafts and give as gifts! This is a simple and easy project for kids of all ages. From Aunt Annie.
77. Paper Rosette Fish Craft
Try a new craft technique by making this paper rosette fish craft. It’s heaps of fun for kids of all ages and the result is adorable. From Easy Peasy and Fun.
78. Fish Paper Craft for Kids
Here’s another fish paper craft for your kids! Kids can make a lot of them and create their own pretend aquarium. From Buggy and Buddy.
Spider
79. How to make fun bouncing construction paper spiders
These are not regular construction paper spiders… they can also bounce! How fun! From Twitchetts.
Easy Construction Paper Crafts with Hearts
80. How to make a fun 3D heart mobile out of paper
Another rainbow construction papercraft! This is a fun kid rainbow art project that is great for preschoolers, kindergarteners, and kids of all ages. From Twitchetts.
81. Rainbow Heart Chain
We love this rainbow heart chain art project! Suitable for older kids that love fun crafts & rainbows. From Art with Mrs. Nguyen.
82. Heart Tiger Craft For Kids
This beautiful heart tiger craft is also a perfect craft for Valentine’s Day. From Crafty Morning. P.S. Remove the stripes and you’ve got a heart cat craft.
83. Tissue Paper Stained Glass
Why not try this customizable and easy stained-glass art project? You can create pink hearts or any other shapes and colors that you want. From PBS Kids.
84. Paper Heart Wreath
Making this paper heart wreath is fun and inspiring, something we want to achieve with all of our crafts. They also look great on any door. From The Hybrid Chick.
Puppet Construction Paper Crafts
85. Paper Bag Pirate Puppets
This fantastic paper bag pirate puppet craft is very easy to make – just download and print out the template and follow the instructions. Even kindergarteners can do it! From The Inspiration Edit.
86. Simple Shadow Puppets
Make these simple shadow puppets and watch your kids have fun creating stories with them. From 30 Minute Crafts.
87. Pikachu Paper Bag Puppet Craft
Pika Pika! This time we have a super fun Pikachu paper bag puppet that also helps enhance children’s fine motor skills, creativity, and more. From Simple Everyday Mom.
More Simple Easy Paper Crafts for Kids
88. Paper Craft: Make a Banjo {Learn About Instruments}
Fun and learning go hand in hand. Help your kiddo learn about instruments by making a banjo paper craft.
89. Paper Ice Cream Cones
Kids of all ages will love making and decorating these super cute paper ice cream cones from Fun Family Crafts – they’re almost as good as real ice cream!
90. Framed “Kindness Cloud” Craft for World Kindness Day
These cloud art crafts make for a thoughtful gift for World Kindness Day, and they are so much fun to make. From Happy Hooligans.
91. Construction Paper Gingerbread Man Mosaic
The Pinterested Parent shared a fun way to make a paper gingerbread man with mosaic patterns. You can use scrapbook paper to make this craft – and young kids can help as well.
92. Make a Paper Kite
We are fans of fun, easy crafts! This Mary Poppins-themed paper kite is so much fun to decorate for kids of all ages. From Desert Chica.
93. Make Recycled Cardboard Tube Monsters
These not-so-spooky cardboard tube monsters are great because 1. it’s a fun recycled craft and 2. it allows kids to explore their imagination. From Creative Living.
94. Cute Paper Rainbow Kid Craft
Here’s another cute paper rainbow craft, perfect for hands-on-scissor practice – it can also be used as home decor. From Easy Peasy and Fun.
95. Cereal Box Monsters
We have another not-so-spooky monster craft! This one uses empty cereal boxes and colorful construction paper. From Kix Cereal.
96. Construction Vehicles Art Projects For Kids
These construction vehicles art projects are a fun way to learn about the different kinds of vehicles in a fun, crafty way. From Crafty Play Learn.
97. Fruit Slice Corner Bookmarks
These sweet DIY bookmarks are perfect for summer reading. From Frugal Mom Eh!
Handprint Paper Crafts
98. Handprint Butterfly Craft For Kids
Looking for a fun summer craft? Or are your kids just really into insects? Then make this handprint butterfly craft for kids from Simple Everyday Mom.
99. Superhero Craft
This easy superhero craft will be a big hit in any house with a superhero fan. They are done with your child’s handprints so they double as birthday cards or Valentine’s Day cards too. From The Best Ideas For Kids.
100. DIY Bookmarks for Kids
We love crafts that are also useful, just like these bookmarks for kids from Craftsy Hacks. Cute bookmarks are a good way to make them more excited about reading.
101. Handprint Sun Paper Plate Craft For Kids
Children will have a blast making this handprint sun paper plate craft from Family Focus Blog. Enjoy having a little sunshine inside the house!
102. Easy Rooster Craft
If your little one is learning about farm animals, then this easy rooster craft is a must-do! From Simple Everyday Mom.
103. Handprint Butterfly Kids Craft
Handprint crafts are great for little ones in preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten. Plus you probably already have all the supplies you need. Enjoy making this paper butterfly from The Keele Deal.
104. Construction Paper Owl Craft
Let’s get crafty and make this super cute construction paper owl craft from Easy Peasy and Fun. This is a craft easy enough for kindergarten or even preschool if your preschooler has experience with handling scissors.
Paper Chain Crafts
105. Paper Chain Jewelry Quiet Bin
We love quiet bins! For this one, you can use tiny strips of paper and some tape to make paper chain necklaces, bracelets, and rings. From How Wee Learn.
106. Paper Chain Caterpillar
This is a fun and simple paper chain caterpillar craft for all ages, which also helps kids practice making patterns. From DLTK Kids.
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- Don’t have many supplies? No problem! Try these simple craft ideas with household items.
- Get this owl craft template to make your own colorful owl you can display in your room.
- Make a pipe cleaner snake that is also a great way to practice hand-eye coordination.
- Learn how to make DIY straw beads with your little ones.
- Let’s make an egg carton caterpillar craft with kids!
What was your favorite construction paper craft?
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