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!


Outer Space Picture

Use watercolor paints and a splatter effect to create this fun piece of art inspired by outer space. Make it […]

Paper Plate Ernie and Bert

Turn paper plates into the lovable duo from Sesame Street, Ernie and Bert! It’s a fun craft that preschoolers will […]

Cardboard Tube Firefly

Turn a cardboard tube into a firefly! This fun project is a neat way to learn more about this very […]

Hamburger Collage

Create a construction paper hamburger collage that’s stuffed full with all your favorite toppings. This craft is excellent for improving […]

Cardboard Tube Wonder Woman

Turn a cardboard tube into Wonder Woman! This cute superhero craft is a fun way to honor all the Wonder […]

Shoebox Train Craft

Turn empty shoeboxes into train that holds dolls or stuffed animals. Little ones will have a lot of fun pulling […]

Cardboard Tube Lion

Turn a cardboard tube into a lion using a clever technique. It’s easy to do and costs practically nothing.

Patriotic Star Suncatchers

These star suncatchers are a great way to decorate for any patriotic holiday, including the 4th of July, Memorial Day, […]

Clothespin Sunflower

Create a beautiful paper plate sunflower to match the ones that grow in summer and early fall. Kids will build […]

Cardboard Tube Pirate

Ahoy mateys! Gather your crew for a high seas craft project with this creative cardboard tube pirate craft. It’s an […]

Handprint Peace Craft

This handprint collage symbolizes all of human kind striving for love and peace. It is a wonderful way to show […]

Flowers in the Window Craft

This pretty window box flower craft uses aluminum foil in a clever way. Decorate it with your favorite colorful flowers.

Pirate Puppet

Create a craft stick pirate, then put on your own puppet show! This is a fun project for kids that […]

Lemon Card

Send a lemon card to a friend with a recipe for tasty lemon treat tucked inside. Or use the card […]

Paper Lemonade

Craft up some lemonade this summer using paper, paint, and straws. Reward the kids with fresh lemonade for a job […]

Felt Caterpillar Card

Use felt to make a cute caterpillar card for someone special. This project would work just as well using construction paper […]

Working Paper Ferris Wheel

Create a ferris wheel out of paper that actually turns! Fill the seats with passengers and send them on a […]

Pyramids at Sunset Project

Create an eye-catching mixed media representation of the Egyptian pyramids at sunset. Each is different and they are all beautiful.

Easy Whiskers Gift Bag

This cute whiskers gift bag is so easy and adds a fun touch to a present. Make it a black […]

Paper Pie

Make a paper pie that looks almost good enough to eat. This is a great craft to make during the […]

Cereal Box Panda

Turn an empty cereal box into an adorable panda. This easy project is a lot of fun for young crafters.

Patriotic Stained Glass Window Craft

Create patriotic faux stained glass with contact paper, construction paper, and tissue paper. It looks beautiful with the light streaming […]

Paper Plate Swan

Make a cute swan using a paper plate and feathers. It’s a great project for toddlers and preschoolers.

Glowing Campfire Craft

This glowing campfire is made with tissue paper and a tea light. Use it as a night light, for pretend […]

Twig and Cereal Craft

This simple craft combines nature elements and food art. It’s a fun project that will really stretch your creativity!

Farm Animal Cow Craft

This friendly cow is a fun craft for little hands. It provides great practice using paints, scissors, and glue.

Rocket Footprint

Turn your child’s footprint into a spaceship with this cool activity! The tutorial includes lots of other projects for a […]

Paper Bag Peacock Puppet

Turn a paper bag into a colorful peacock puppet! Then use the completed puppet to put on your own puppet […]

Portrait of Daddy

Create a paper portrait of Daddy that any father would love to have. It’s easy, inexpensive, and so cute!

Weaving Rainbow Fish

This colorful fish is a fun way to introduce kids to weaving. All you need is construction paper.

Flashlight Storytime

Flashlights have long been a favorite “toy” to kids. Take storytime up a notch by making flashlight filters to create […]

Hula Hoop Shark Game

Use dollar star hula hoops to make a fun shark ball game for kids of all ages. This is such […]

Paper Bag Tiger Puppet

Make this cute paper bag tiger for a zoo-themed party, as a Cub Scout project, during the Year of the […]

Car Race Game

Create a racetrack game from construction paper, then get ready to play! This will provide hours of fun as your […]

Fish Hat

Learn more about your state fish with this clever fish craft. The tutorial includes the Cutthroat Trout (state fish of […]

Chipboard Bighorn Sheep

Follow the steps to learn how to draw and then paint a realistic bighorn sheep. Give it a try!

Making Cards From Toddler Art

Turn a toddler’s abstract paintings into refrigerator-worthy cards that friends and family members will love. What a fun way to personalize […]

Construction Paper Ladybug

This adorable ladybug is made with construction paper. It’s so fun to do that you’ll be brainstorming other animals to […]

Hershey Kiss Flower Bouquet

Make a colorful bouquet featuring Hershey’s kisses for someone special. This easy project is ideal for Mother’s Day, Teacher Appreciation […]

Recycled CD Spring Lamb

This cute CD lamb is great for spring, Earth Day, Easter or just anytime your kids want a quick and […]

Paper Plate Swan

Turn a paper plate into a beautiful and elegant swan. A great companion craft for ‘The Ugly Duckling.’

Graduation Self-Portrait

This graduation self-portrait is a wonderful end-of-year craft for preschoolers or kindergarteners. This fun keepsake is easy and inexpensive to […]

Cardboard Playhouse

Design a castle or a barnyard playhouse using cardboard. This fun quiet time craft can be folded up and taken […]

Paper Flower Lollipop Bouquet

Show someone special how much you love them with this easy paper flower craft. Who wouldn’t want a bouquet of […]

Clown Face

This clown face is a very simple project, perfect for teaching younger toddlers basic shapes and colors. Use it to […]

Cereal Box Black Bear

Turn an empty cereal box into a black bear with just a few easy steps. The black bear is found […]

Curly Birds

These beautiful birds are made from loops of construction paper! The kids will want to make a whole flock, full […]

Tissue Box Critter

This adorable critter is actually a tissue box cover! Make this cute little guy from decorative paper and other fun […]

Batman Wrist Cuffs

Calling all superhero fans! These super easy and inexpensive wrist cuffs come with a printable logo.

Sensory Cactus Craft

Create a textured cactus using a variety of craft materials. This is a fun sensory activity to accompany a study […]

Picnic Blanket Collage

Celebrate your love of picnics with this picnic blanket collage, which combines paper weaving and collage making. It’s the perfect […]

Paper Sunflower Craft

This paper plate sunflower craft is a great fall craft. Kids work on scissor skills and build their fine motor […]

Corduroy Shape Craft

Make an adorable craft inspired by Don Freeman’s classic, Corduroy. This fun project helps kids work on shape identification.

Book Folding Fairy House

Turn a damaged paperback book into a work of art. This beautiful fairy house is made with a folding technique, […]

Straw Flowers

These easy Straw Flowers make a beautiful spring bouquet that will never wilt. Make each flower a different color and […]