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!


Football Paper Chain

Decorate for a sport-themed party or for the big game with this football paper chain. Use the printable or simply […]

Tissue Paper Acorn

Need another great fall craft idea? Why not make a this tissue paper acorn? You probably remember making similar tissue […]

Owl Cards

These owl cards are as easy to make as they are cute! Start with patterned paper or construction paper and […]

Faces from Fall Leaves

Collect fall leaves and other natural objects like walnuts, sticks etc and make cute leaf faces! Fun activity for fall.

Camping Memory Game

This clever memory game is made from paper and cardboard, with a fun camping theme. Find all the items needed […]

Name Skeleton

Turn your name into a skeleton, perfect for Halloween! This is a great activity for a group or class setting, […]

Faux Stained Glass Candy Corn

This cute sun catcher is made from tissue paper and construction paper. It’s a great fall or Halloween project for […]

Paper Mice

Make some quick and cute mice using construction paper, yarn, and a googly eye! This would be a fun project […]

Paper Witch Legs

Use scraps of cardstock and bits of lace to make some adorable witch legs. A fun Halloween decoration for your […]

Cotton Ball Corn Cob

  Cotton Ball Corn Cob Sweet corn is is practically synonymous with fall. Make your own corn on the cob […]

Paint and Stuff Football

These big paper footballs are made from recycled materials you probably have at home and are easy enough for even […]

Monster Party Hats

Super cute and easy to make, these monster hats will be a hit at any party. Cheap party hats are […]

Owl Napkin Rings

Turn empty cardboard tubes into adorable owl napkin rings. They’re easy and inexpensive to make and add such a cute […]

Sandwich Box Monster

Sandwich Box Monster Who knew the empty box that holds your sandwich bags could make such a cute little monster? […]

Painted Planets

This fun collage starts with painting contact paper in various colors. Assemble them on construction paper, either realistically or using […]

Cardboard Tube Zebra

Raid the recycling bin for materials to make this adorable zebra. It’s fun and inexpensive to put together.

3D Bubble Wrap Printed Pineapple

Use bubble wrap and paint to print fun, tropical-colored pineapples. Any age or ability can make this simple, but lovely, […]

Emoji Piñata Gift Box

Piñatas are tons of fun for special occasions like birthdays, but they usually get whacked and thrown away. Instead, make […]

Handprint Ballerina

Preserve your little ballerina’s petite handprints forever with this beautiful handprint project. This would also make a wonderful gift for […]

Pigeon Puppet

If your little one loves books by Mo Willems, then this is a great construction paper craft for you! The […]

Paper Elephant

This standing elephant is made from a single sheet of construction paper. A fun and easy craft for school-age children.

Paper Plate Boat

This paper plate boat is a fun summer craft for kids. It’s easy to transform into a pirate ship, a […]

Paper Plate Panda Puppet

Turn paper plates into adorable panda puppets, then have fun putting on a puppet show. Lots of room for creativity.

Thumbprint Fireflies

Make a jar full of fireflies using your thumbprints! A cute summertime paper painting project the kids will love.

Tissue Paper Pineapple

Make this fluffy dimensional pineapple using construction paper and tissue paper. The most fun part is giving it a haircut […]

3-D Stars

Make 3-D stars out of construction paper or scrapbook paper to decorate for your July 4th celebration. Hang them individually […]

Desert Sunset

Create a beautiful desert sunset scene. This project is inexpensive, easy, and requires only basic craft materials.

Paper Plate Pirate

Make an awesome pirate from a paper plate, using finger painting and construction paper pieces.  This tutorial is written in […]

Egg Carton Buggy Mobile

This adorable mobile is a time consuming project, but the results are well-worth the time invested! You can shorten the […]

Ice Cream Sundae Craft

This cute ice cream sundae craft isn’t as tasty as the real thing, as it’s made of construction paper and […]

Colorful Fish Collage

Paint the sea & then add some texture with sponge prints! Paint and cut some colorful fish and glue them […]

Dots ‘n’ Spots

This stunning project is fun, simple, and inexpensive to make. Perfect for a home or school setting, with opportunities to […]

Patriotic Paper Chain

Pair red and white striped paper with blue construction paper, add some stars, and you have a beautiful patriotic paper […]

For a Dynamite Dad

Fill empty cardboard tubes with Dad’s favorite candy, then decorate them with construction paper, aluminum foil, pipe cleaners and stickers. […]

World’s Best Dad Trophy

World’s Best Dad Trophy Make Dad a shiny gold trophy for Father’s Day using foam cups. This trophy will show […]

Father’s Day Rocket Card

Show Dad that he’s “out of this world” by giving him a rocket card personalized with pictures. The printable template […]

Snail Name Art

This easy project uses your name to create the patterns on a snail’s shell. Each person’s name creates a different […]

Paper Whale

This adorable blue whale is easy, inexpensive, and quick to make. The instructions are in Bulgarian, but there is a […]

Queen Bee

This whimsical queen bee is a lot of fun to make. It’s a fun option when you’re searching for a […]

Graduation Cap Card

Way To Go Grad Card Help your favorite grad celebrate his/her achievement by making this homemade card for graduation. It […]

Bottle Panda

Turn an empty bottle into an adorable panda. This is a fun way to use something that might otherwise be […]

Airplane Movie Snack Tray

Transform an empty cereal box into an awesome snack tray, perfect for Family Movie Night at home. A great activity […]

Mixed Media Hamburgers

Use construction paper, yarn, tissue paper, Easter grass and more to create colorful, fun Mixed Media Hamburgers. A great project […]

Paper Plate Farm Animals

Use a little bit of paint and some construction paper to turn ordinary paper plates into these cute characters that […]

Construction Paper Map

Make A 24 x 30 poster-sized map of the USA with your kids to celebrate our country. This is a […]

Fish Baggies

Decorate a summer party with these adorable fish. This simple craft uses construction paper and is easy enough for even […]

Unicorn Card

Celebrate a special occasion with this adorable pastel unicorn card. Change out the colors for an entirely different look!

Mother’s Day Strawberry Card

Show Mom how “berry” special she is with this strawberry card for Mother’s Day. This card is wonderful for Grandparent’s […]

Paper Plate Shark

This adorable shark craft is made from a paper plate and blue paper. A great craft for the boys too. […]

Jar of Joy

A gift for the teacher from all of the students. Fill a jar full of paper hearts showing your appreciation.

May Day Paper Plate Basket

This pretty May Day basket is lined with flowers and topped with special little handprints. A simple Mother’s Day craft […]

Camp Banner

Decorate construction paper with colorful buttons and hang this banner above your bunk, on the door or on the wall […]