Fun Family Crafts

A library of free craft ideas from toddler to teenager

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!


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 […]

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 […]

Portrait Collage

Use paper scraps, googly eyes, yarn and other materials to make a Portrait Collage for Mom on Mother’s Day or […]

Paper Plate Bluebird

Make your own flock of birds out of paper plates and paint. Kids will love creating these pretty bluebirds, but […]

Sunflower Marshmallow Pops

Make something yummy to eat while it’s sunny! These cute little desserts are a delightful treat for spring or summer. […]

Paper Mobile

Think creatively while you make a pretty mobile to hang on the wall. You only need a few simple supplies […]

Police Car

Enhance a study of Community Helpers with this fun police car craft. It’s easy to do with just a little […]

Cardboard Tube Superman

Make this fun Superman craft using a cardboard tube and construction paper. It’s easy using the free pattern included in […]

Ice Cream Cone Name Art

Turn your name into a multi-scoop ice cream cone! Each person who makes this clever craft will end up with […]

‘Thanks a Minion!’ Card

Tell someone ‘Thanks a Minion!’ with this adorable card. It’s a fun project to do with a group, as each […]

Newspaper Shark

This fun recycling project uses newspaper to make a shark. It’s easy to do and each shark has his own […]

Asimevo Cloth Drawing

Draw Ewe Asimevo cloth using gel pens on black construction paper. It’s a wonderful way to learn more about this […]

LEGO Batman Party Cup

Transform a plain black cup into LEGO Batman in just a few steps. It makes a great party decoration and […]

Duck Handprint Craft

This fun duck handprint craft is so cute! Incorporate it into lessons about birds, ducks, riparian habitats, and more.

Kandinsky Circle Art

Teach kids about abstract art with this fun project, inspired by the work of Wassily Kandinsky. You need just colored […]

Bendable Monkey

Create an adorable monkey using construction paper and pipe cleaners. Bend the arms and legs so it hangs just the […]

Coffee Filter Earth with Hands

Celebrate Earth Day with this fun coffee filter project. The handprints can represent our role in protecting Earth or they […]

Earth Day Craft: Mosaic Earth

Celebrate Earth Day with this fun mosaic project the kids will love. All you need is construction paper or magazines […]

Peekaboo Bunnies

Work alone or as a group to create a fluffle of peekaboo bunnies. They’re easy to make and couldn’t be […]

Paper Plate Flamingo

Turn a paper plate, construction paper and tissue paper into a feathered flamingo. It’s a fun and inexpensive craft.

Batman vs Superman Checkers

Let Batman and Superman battle it out over a game of checkers made from woven construction paper. May the best […]

Peekaboo Garden

This interactive peekaboo garden is fun to make and is a great opportunity for learning, too. Tie it in with […]

Easy Toddler Easter Egg Craft

Decorate for spring with this fun, sparkly Easter eggs project. It’s simple enough for the youngest of crafters.

Paper Plate Bunny Rabbit

There are many paper plate crafts of just a bunny’s face, but this version features the whole body, from its […]

Dump Truck Craft

Turn an empty CD case and construction paper scraps into an adorable dump truck! There is so much room for […]

Paper Bag Dog Puppet

Turn a brown lunch sack into a cute dog puppet that is great for imaginary play. Use the included templates […]

Family Memory Cards

This fun homemade game is a great way for little ones to learn about their family and flex their memory […]

Life-Size Grizzly Bear Paws

See for yourself just how big grizzly bear paws are with this simple construction paper craft! It’s a great jumping […]

Toy Car Bridge and Tunnel

Entertain your kids with a simple (but fun!) project made with materials you have on hand. They’ll love playing with […]

Baby Bird Nest

Transform a paper plate, plastic egg, and construction paper into an adorable nest of baby birds. Add found items from […]

Balloon Chickens

Create adorable balloon chickens using construction paper. This fun craft is great for working on scissors skills and has plenty […]

Sheep in the Meadow

Kids will have so much fun taping a fence, painting the background, and creating cute little sheep. This is a […]

Cork-Stamped Chicks

Use a cork to stamp some super-cute chicks for spring. It’s fun, fast, inexpensive and easy!

Colorful Branch

Don’t throw away ripped or crumpled tissue paper! Save it to make these beautiful and colorful branches. Be just as […]

Rainbow Collage

This rainbow collage is the perfect craft for a rainy day. It’s a great lesson in color recognition and fine […]