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!


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 […]

Paper Loop Chick

These adorable little chicks will delight kids of all ages. Easy to make from construction paper, feathers and pipe cleaners, […]

Pixelated Bunny

Use stickers to create a cool pixelated bunny. After you’ve mastered the rabbit, start making your own designs!

“You’re Amazing” Bunny Card

Create an adorable bunny card for someone special using construction paper or cardstock. The bunny is sure to brighten anyone’s […]

Bunny Handprint Cards

These handprint bunnies are quick and easy to make and look so incredibly cute! Whip up a set to send […]

Cone Critters

These adorable cone critters are the perfect way to display Easter candy. Make a few to hang around the house […]

Earth in My Hands

The Earth is on our hands! Use construction paper and your child’s hand to create this fun art project in […]

Very Hungry Caterpillar Necklace

Eric Carle fans will recognize this adorable Very Hungry Caterpillar. This necklace craft is so much fun and provides practice […]

Pig Party Hat

Make adorable pig party hats for National Pig Day, a reading of the Three Little Pigs, for a barnyard-themed birthday, […]

Cut and Color Giraffe

Learn how to make a realistic giraffe using construction paper and three colored pencils. You’ll love the results.

Super Valentine!

Need some last minute valentines? You can’t go wrong with these superhero valentines. Just print the templates and add lollipops…that’s […]

Sweet Spot Hearts

Candy dots and construction paper hearts come together in this easy sweet treat. Make them for all your friends and […]

Purr-fect Kitty Valentine

Our homemade kitty valentines are purr-fect for Valentine’s Day. You need only construction paper and foam stickers to make these […]

Paper Plate Snowman

Paper Plate Snowman Make a jumbo snowman for your front door or a smaller one for your room. Either way […]

Egg Carton Chinese Dragons

Celebrate the Chinese New Year with a recycling project that turns cardboard egg cartons into Chinese dragons. Bring the dragons […]

Snowman Paper Bag Puppets

White paper bags and colored papers come together to make this adorable snowmen. Learn how easy it is!

Punched Circle Christmas Tree

Punches are great for developing motor skills and kids love using them. Turn punched circles into a festive Christmas tree.

Family Name Snowman

Create a darling snowman that showcases the names of the people in your family. There are suggestions for families bigger […]

Kwanzaa Place Cards

Decorate the Kwanzaa table with homemade place cards. It’s easy to turn clothespins into colorful candles!

Cereal Box Snowman

Cereal Box Snowman Recycle an empty cereal box into this adorable snowman. This is a fantastic indoor activity on a […]

Home Sweet Home Quilled Card

This simple quilled card shows that home is where the heart is. Send it to someone special or display it […]

Desk Supplies Still Life

This clever still life project lets kids capture the supplies that are a part of their everyday lives. It will […]

Paper Bag Fireplace

This adorable craft will make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. The best part is you can take this […]

Funny Photo Booth Props

For some festive photo booth fun, cut out various props, like hats, mustaches, masks, and bowties with a cutting tool […]

Tissue Paper Indian Corn

This simple craft is made with tissue paper and glue. It can also be made as simple or complex as […]

Paint Chip Feathers

Make your own feather shaped gift tags out of old paint chips. Use them to decorate packages or for a […]

Paper Plate Pilgrims

Made from paper plates, these pilgrims are a great preschool project for Thanksgiving day!

Milk Jug Garage

Kids will have as much fun building this car garage as they will have playing with it. The best part […]

Q-Tip Skeleton

This friendly little skeleton, made from Q-Tips, will add some fun to your Halloween décor.

Homemade Clown Costume

Here’s an adorable clown costume that your little ones can make themselves. What a great addition to your dress-up box […]

Coffee Filter Fall Tree

Make a cute fall tree by painting coffee filters and cutting them into leaves to attach to your construction paper […]

Me as a Cowboy

Turn yourself into a cowboy (or anything else!) with this fun paper doll activity. Start with a photo and get […]

Torn Paper Footprint Horse

This adorable horse is made with an unusual tearing technique that is ridiculously easy and lots of fun. Did you […]

Egg Carton School Bus

Make this school bus from a recycled egg carton container, some paint, paper and pictures from a magazine. You can […]

3 Torn Mice

Tear white cardstock or construction paper to make these adorable mice. Tearing an oval can be difficult for many young […]

Paper Heart Magnet

Create a beautiful paper heart refrigerator magnet in just a few easy steps. Use it with alphabet magnets to leave […]