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!


Swirling Twirling Ladybugs

These adorable ladybugs are made from different colors of construction paper and will swirl and twirl as the breeze pushes […]

Paper Scrap Rainbow

This picture is deceiving, but this rainbow is actually quite large! Made from paper scraps, this is a great project […]

Shamrock Man

This shamrock man is easy to make using construction paper. It’s such a fun way to decorate for St. Patrick’s […]

Robot Valentines

These cute Valentine’s Day cards have a robot theme that is fun for both boys and girls. Make them from […]

Heart Suncatcher

Create beautiful heart suncatchers to hang in your window for Valentine’s Day. They’re easy and inexpensive to make. 

Rocket Footprint

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

Wearable Perfect Parakeet

These wrist parakeets are simple to make, require few supplies, and are adorable! Thanks to their sturdy pipe cleaner tethers, […]

Cereal Box Panda

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

Felt Hamburger

Have fun making an adorable googly-eyed hamburger that’s full of personality! I used felt, but craft foam or construction paper […]

Paper Lemonade

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

Origami Baseball Jersey

Learn how easy it is to turn a plain piece of paper into an origami baseball jersey. Then decorate it […]

Paper Plate Gumball Machine

Make a cute gumball machine craft with a paper plate, a plastic plate, and pom poms. Use the provided template […]

Papercraft Jellyfish

Make adorable jellyfish with this easy project. It’s a fun project for summer or anytime. 

Paper Bag Lion Puppet

Follow the easy instructions to make a cute paper bag lion puppet. For a really simple option, print out the […]

Shark Paper Bag Puppet

Here’s a cute project for the kids that they can play with afterward. Make shark puppets from paper bags for […]

Four Season Tree

Help kids learn about the changing of the seasons with this clever four-season tree craft. It’s easy to do, using […]

Window Kite Craft

This easy-to-make colorful kite craft will brighten the skies and is perfect for a windy spring day. Even better, it’s […]

Monarch Caterpillar Craft

Don’t just do a butterfly craft- make the caterpillar form too! This easy monarch caterpillar project helps kids learn about […]

Shark Name Art

Use your name to create some awesome shark art! These are great to make in a group setting. Because everyone […]

Paper Plate Nest of Birds

This cute nest of baby birds started with a paper plate and some cotton balls. It is perfect for springtime, […]

Dinosaur Bookmark

Create a T-rex to guard your spot, or make a gentle Brontosaurus to be your reading pal. The tutorial includes […]

TMNT Finger Puppets

Turn empty cardboard tubes into amazing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles finger puppets. It’s a COWABUNGA fun craft for kids!

Hatching Chick Card

This cute card features a hatching chick – perfect for Easter or a birthday! It’s easy to make and your […]

Elephant Papercraft

Use the template to create this adorable paper elephant. Use it to decorate a card or gift bag, or just […]

Easter Egg Doodles

Easter eggs look gorgeous covered in doodles! You can doodle on construction paper or do your doodling on real eggs.

Woven Easter Basket

Weaving is a very simple skill that can be made much more complicated by using thinner strips, alternating patterns, multiple […]

Earth Day Garland

Make a colorful Earth Day Garland! It’s a fun way to talk with kids about the impact we have on […]

Construction Paper Sandwich

This construction paper sandwich looks (almost) good enough to eat! Learn the tricks to add dimension and realism to the […]

Egg Carton Whale

Make a darling egg carton whale with just a few simple supplies. It’s so easy to do!

Footprint Unicorn

Footprint art is so much fun and a great way to preserve the size of your child’s foot. Make this […]

Paper Taco Craft

Celebrate Taco Tuesday with this realistic taco craft. Follow it up with the real thing for a fun time together.

Bunny Paper Bag Puppet

Turn a paper bag into an adorable bunny. This project is fun for Easter, spring, or any other time.

Letter D Dinosaur

Turn a capital D into a cute dinosaur that kids will love to make. Perfect for “D” Week or a […]

Fingerprint Noah’s Ark

Create a construction paper ark and decorate it with tons of fingerprint animals… in pairs, of course! Such a fun […]

Dimensional Beaver Card

This beaver card couldn’t be cuter! It folds up to go in an envelope, then stands on its own for […]

Jolly Lolly Valentine

Follow the directions to make this lovely flower valentine or a butterfly valentine, both featuring a lollipop treat. This is […]

Eye Love You

This one-eyed love monster is all heart! Made from paper and elastic string, he’s an easy project for toddlers and […]

Patriotic Silhouettes

With a little help, kids can turn a profile picture of themselves into a patriotic silhouette in just a few […]

Cat in the Hat Craft

Turn a paper plate and construction paper into an adorable Cat in the Hat. It’s a great way for young […]

Sloth Paper Bag Puppet

Turn a paper bag into an adorable, cuddly looking sloth. It’s a fun craft to pair with books about sloths. 

Paper Hearts Airplane

This Valentine’s Day airplane is made from different sized paper hearts. It’s a fun valentine for both boys and girls.

Paper-Pieced Sloth Card

There are so many possibilities for this cute sloth card! Tell a friend to “Hang in there” or “Sorry I […]

Bee Mine Valentine

This busy little bee carries a sweet Valentine’s Day message…BEE MINE! Add a magnet to the back of it to […]

Cardboard Tube Red Firecrackers

Recycle some cardboard tubes from toilet paper rolls or paper towels to make these faux firecrackers just in time for […]

Ski Collage

There’s so much potential for creativity when the kids try this ski collage, as every skier will be one-of-a-kind. It’s […]

Lunch Bag Gingerbread House

Turn a brown paper lunch bag into a cute gingerbread house package. It’s perfect for holding sweet treats for someone […]

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 […]

Goodnight Moon Craft

Make a colorful craft inspired by Margaret Wise Brown’s beloved book, Goodnight Moon. The scene is instantly recognizable to so […]

Cardboard Box Snowman

Turn empty cardboard boxes into an inexpensive and fun Build-a-Snowman! Turn it into a game by having kids race to […]