Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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Construction Paper Crafts

How many ways can you use construction paper? Holidays, birthdays, or any day, grab a pad of construction paper and get crafting with your little ones. We have over 900 kid-friendly construction paper crafts for you to enjoy!


Tissue Paper Ocean

Make a beautiful ocean scene using nothing but tissue paper, cardstock or construction paper, and some drops of water. This […]

Pipe Cleaner Flag

This fun flag craft is perfect for practicing patterns. It also works in colors, sensory, counting, shapes, and history all […]

Jack Be Nimble Candlestick Craft

Toddlers and preschoolers will enjoy this candlestick project, inspired by the nursery rhyme ‘Jack Be Nimble.’ You can even jump […]

Movie-Themed Gift and Card

This simple project is a great gift to make for a friend or relative who loves movies. It’s perfect for […]

Bottle Cap Fish

Use old bottle caps or milk caps to make an adorable ocean scene. It’s a fun way to create using […]

Yarn Turtles

Make an adorable turtle from construction paper, yarn, pipe cleaners, and googly eyes. Create a whole family in different sizes […]

Cardboard Tube Cars

Turn those empty cardboard tubes into slick racecars, using little more than paint and construction paper. A fun project for […]

Ladybug Magnifying Glass Craft

Get up close and observe the body structures of ladybugs before making this craft. This realistic craft is perfect to […]

Paper Rings

Can you believe these beautiful faux agates are actually made of paper? This classic craft is so much fun!

Torn Paper Panda

Did you know that you can “cut” paper using a q-tip? Use this fun technique to make an adorable construction […]

Tide Pool Art

Make some colorful tide pool art with watercolors and sand! It’s a really fun project to pair with a beach […]

House for Corduroy

Create a house for Corduroy that is inspired by Don Freeman’s beloved book. This project is easy to adapt for […]

Tissue Paper Flower Baskets

This cute project is made from construction paper and tissue paper. The little baskets are sure to bring joy to […]

Origami Dog

It only takes four simple folds to make this adorable origami dog. Customize the colors, spots and markings to mimic […]

Paper Plate Graduates

Preschool and kindergarten graduates will love making paper plate versions of themselves. It’s a wonderful keepsake for parents to remember […]

Puppy Ears Card

Make a silly, flappity-eared puppy card that has a tongue pull tab! It’s perfect to say hi to friends you […]

Olympic Torch Craft

Team up with a friend to make a cool Olympic Torch craft that shows the true spirit of the Olympics. […]

Paper Plate Easter Basket

Turn a paper plate into a functional Easter basket, then fill it with construction paper eggs. Or fill it with […]

Fish Bowl Craft

Turn a paper plate, beans, paint, and papers into an adorable fishbowl! Easy to make and so cute!

Handprint Duck

Your child’s handprints make the wings of this beautiful duck. Make your own duck from construction paper or use the […]

Cardboard Tube Honey Bee

Turn an empty cardboard tube into a realistic honey bee. Did you know that 12 of the United States have […]

Zebra and Hippo Magnets

Make these two adorable magnets from cardstock and clothespins. A cute zebra and his pal the hippo are fun for […]

Umbrella with Raindrops

Spend your rainy day making this adorable umbrella craft, complete with glue raindrops! All you need is construction paper, scissors […]

Paper Tiger

These cute tigers were made for a Cub Scout den meeting, but it would be equally great for a zoo […]

Mixed Media Volcano

These volcanoes are made with watercolors, construction paper, tissue paper, and cotton balls. Make these with young children studying the […]

Our State Beverage

Did you know that 28 states have an official State Beverage? This tutorial includes instructions for most of them, including: […]

Footprint Horse

Lasso your little cowboys and cowgirls for a day of horse crafting fun! They’ll love turning their footprints into horses.

Paper Plate Toucan

Turn a paper plate, construction paper, and tissue paper into the cutest toucan you’ve ever seen! The tail feathers are […]

Paper Tulip Bouquet

These beautiful construction paper tulips are sure to brighten someone’s day! Make this bouquet as a gift for Mother’s Day […]

Kite Paper Craft

Turn scraps of construction paper or other materials to create this spring scene. The kites look so cute soaring high […]

Cereal Box Leprechaun Trap

Cereal Box Leprechaun Trap: In order to catch a leprechaun, you must have some bait to lure him in and […]

Yertle the Turtle

Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday with Yertle the Turtle! This fun project for toddlers and preschoolers turns a paper plate, craft […]

Bobblehead Egg Carton Chicks

These cute little chicks are cheerful and springy (in more ways than one!). This fun Easter craft starts with empty […]

Paper Plate Rainbow Craft

This adorable paper plate craft is a great way to teach kids that rainbows require both sun and rain. Pair […]

Cereal Box Record Player

Turn an empty cereal box and construction paper into a record player. The tutorial includes instructions for making an Elvis […]

Clothespin Mermaids

Create a cute set of mix-and-match mermaids from clothespins, construction paper, scrapbook paper, and ribbon. Your mermaid fan will have […]

Cat in the Hat Toss

Turn an empty oatmeal container into a hat that looks just like the one the Cat in the Hat wears. […]

Paper Plate Leprechaun

Here’s an adorable paper plate leprechaun for toddlers and preschoolers to make for St. Patrick’s Day. Hang him on the […]

Money Valentine Cards

Learn how to make two different valentines that feature money. These clever ideas can be adapted for other holidays and […]

Secret Message Valentine

Learn how to make adorable secret message Valentines using watercolor paint to reveal the secret messages. Kids will love revealing […]

Colored Pasta Heart Frames

Use colored pasta to create your own heart-shaped frames. This easy craft has tons of room for creativity and is […]

Paper Plate Porcupine Fish

Porcupine fish blow themselves up with air or water to double their size and intimidate enemies. Porcupine fish further intimidate […]

Cardboard Tube NFL Referee

Make your own NFL referee from a cardboard tube. Include the removable mask, or leave it off for the non-pandemic […]

Craft Stick Barn

This cute barn craft would be a great activity for a farm themed birthday party.

Groundhog and His Shadow Craft

This shadow craft is a great way to celebrate Groundhog Day. Using construction paper, kids will determine whether or not […]

Paper Plate Traffic Lights

Paper plates and construction paper become traffic lights. This craft is perfect to do during Transportation Week.

Easy Homemade Valentine Cards

Easy Homemade Valentines   These cute little Valentines are much easier than they look! Whether you use construction paper or […]

Conversation Heart Mailbox

Conversation Heart Mailbox Make your own conversation heart mailbox, perfect for collecting Valentine’s Day cards and gifts. It’s easy to […]

Valentine Owl

Turn an empty cardboard tube into an adorable owl that is perfect for Valentine’s Day! This fun craft is easy […]

Standing Polar Bear

This adorable polar bear craft stands up on its own! The pom pom nose and tail add the perfect finishing […]