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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!


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

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 […]

Snowman Pom Pom Poppers for Indoor Snowball Fights

This quick and easy paper cup snowman popper shoots pom poms across the room. Use it for solo target practice […]

Cereal Box Leprechaun Trap

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

Yertle the Turtle

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

Egg Carton Chicks

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

Clothespin Mermaids

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

St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Man

This shamrock man is easy to make with items you most likely already have: paper, glue, scissors, and a marker. […]

Cat in the Hat Toss

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. […]

Cardboard Tube Easter Bunnies

These cardboard tube bunnies are so cute and fun! Tissue paper gives them their bright colors.

“You’ve Stolen My Heart!” Raccoon Valentine

Tell someone special that they’ve stolen your heart with this adorable raccoon valentine craft. It starts with a box of […]

Paper Plate Leprechaun

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

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

Craft Stick Barn

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

Groundhog and His Shadow Craft

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.

Chinese New Year Ribbon Dragon

Make your own ribbon dragon for Chinese New Year! This fun craft has lots of room to add your own […]

“I Think You Are Tree-mendous!” Valentine

Use a cardboard tube to make a “tree-mendous” valentine that’s as cute as can be! Fill the trunk with treats […]

Easy Homemade Valentine Cards

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

It’s Raining Hearts for Valentine’s Day

Shower someone you love with this Valentine’s Day craft featuring heart-shaped raindrops. Make the hearts white if you want a […]

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

Valentine Owl

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

Valentine Hugs for Preschoolers

This Valentine Hugs project is a classic, perfect to give to parents or grandparents who would love a hug. It’s […]

Standing Polar Bear

Standing Polar Bear

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

MLK Day Peace Craft

This peace handprint craft is inspired by the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It is a wonderful way […]

Dimensional Skier Craft

Create a dimensional skier using construction paper, felt, and other common materials. It’s a fun projects for kids to do […]

Handprint Peace Flowers

Celebrate Martin Luther King’s dream for peace with these peace flowers. Made from children’s handprints, the flowers represents MLK’s dream […]

Cardboard Tube Polar Bear

Cardboard Tube Polar Bear

Turn a cardboard tube into a polar bear in just a few steps. International Polar Bear Day is February 27th, […]

Olympic Ski Jump Craft

This construction paper ski jump craft is a lot of fun to make. It’s a fun project for winter, particularly […]

Pop Out Christmas Tree

Pop Out Christmas Tree

Pop-Out Christmas Tree This cute Christmas craft idea is suitable for young holiday enthusiasts and is great for developing scissor […]

Paper Plate Reindeer

This adorable paper plate reindeer features handprint antlers. It’s a fun and easy project that is perfect for preschool-age children. 

Santa treat bag

Santa Treat Bags

These Santa Treat Bags are super cute and so simple. They’re great for party favors, neighbor gifts, or even just […]

Kwanzaa Paper Chain

Kwanzaa Paper Chain

Teach the young children the seven principles of Kwanzaa with this simple paper chain. It’s a fun project for the […]

Cereal Box Winter Diorama

If your kids are wishing they were outside playing in the snow, do the next best thing. Make an imaginary […]

Construction Paper Penguin Family Portrait

Create a family portrait… by imagining the people in your family as penguins! This clever project is easy to do […]

Sledding Dog Handprint Craft

This winter handprint craft is inspired by Secret, a dog who takes herself sledding, made famous in a viral video. […]

Christmas Tree Suncatcher

This Christmas tree suncatcher looks so pretty in a sunny window. It’s easy to make using tissue paper and cardstock.

‘The Snowy Day’ Craft

Put empty spools, bubble wrap and other repurposed items to use to make this cool artwork inspired by ‘The Snowy […]

Reindeer Gift Tags

Get ready for Christmas giving by making a stack of adorable reindeer gift tags. They’re easy to do and couldn’t […]

Origami Christmas Trees

Create a forest of origami trees using paper and a cork. It’s an easy project for kids who are origami […]

Standing Cardboard Tube Moose

Learn how to make an adorable moose that stands on its own. It starts with a cardboard tube and construction […]

Folded Paper Kwanzaa Kinara

Celebrate Kwanzaa with a homemade kinara, created from construction paper and markers. It’s a wonderful way to display the seven […]

Heart Santa Magnet

Turn wooden hearts into a delightful Santa magnet for the refrigerator. Add a hanger and it makes an awesome ornament […]

Recycled Snowman

Recycled Snowman

Have lots of plastic bags and paper lying around? Recycle them into a snowman by following these simple instructions. 

Heart Turkey Magnet

You can prop this adorable turkey up against a place card for Thanksgiving, then use it as a refrigerator magnet […]

Christmas Handprint Crafts

These Christmas Handprint Crafts are easy to make and will get the kids in the Christmas spirit. The Christmas tree, […]

Toilet Paper Roll Grinch

Cardboard Tube Grinch

Love Dr. Seuss’ classic story, How The Grinch Stole Christmas? Create your very own Grinch with an empty cardboard tube.

Angry Birds Turkey for Thanksgiving

Decorate for Thanksgiving with a turkey inspired by Angry Birds. It’s a fun project that lets kids be creative.

Thankful Turkeys

Thankful Turkeys

Turn empty bottles into adorable turkeys for Thanksgiving. These little gobblers are proudly displaying what they are thankful for!

bubble wrap crocodile

Bubble Wrap Crocodiles

Use bubble wrap and cardboard to create these adorable crocodiles. This craft is so much fun and uses materials you […]

Easy Soldier Craft

Honor soldiers on Veteran’s Day or any time with this easy construction paper craft. It’s a wonderful way to help […]

Cute Turkeys

Thankful Turkey

These adorable turkeys are easy to make and lots of fun for the little ones! It’s always a great idea […]

Gratitude Words Craft

These days it’s soo easy to forget that we still have lots to be grateful for. Teach your kids about […]

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