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!


Cereal Box Monsters

Dress up your Halloween tables with Frankenstein and his mummy buddy, made from recycled cereal boxes!

Halloween Play Dough

Absolutely beyond cute, these containers are decorated as Halloween characters and filled with homemade play dough. What a great Halloween […]

Paper Plate Mummy

Make this cute mummy from a paper plate and some construction paper.

Mosaic Cornucopia

Mosaic Cornucopia This cute craft is made from torn pieces of construction paper. Use it to help explain why we […]

Sunflower Wreath

Sunflower Wreath This adorable fall wreath, made almost completely from construction paper, will look adorable hanging on your door! What […]

Autumn Leaf Prints

Use paint and colored pencils to create beautiful autumn leaf prints. The results are spectacular!

Fall Suncatchers

You only need a few supplies to make pretty suncatchers to decorate windows and to brighten the shorter days of […]

Paper Plate Scarecrow

Paper Plate Scarecrow Celebrate the coming of autumn with this adorable paper plate scarecrow. It’s easy to put together and […]

Patchwork Acorn

Celebrate the colors of the autumn season first with some festive finger painting, then create this acorn craft by clicking […]

Paper Plate Crow

Make a cute crow for autumn using paper plates. This is an easy craft for kids of all ages. 

Coffee Filter Sunflower

Create beautiful sunflowers using coffee filters! This easy craft is fun to make and is sure to cheer up anyone who sees […]

Paper Bag Scarecrow

Celebrate fall by making this friendly scarecrow. Start with a paper bag and then let your creativity go wild!

Indian Corn Napkin Rings

  Indian Corn Napkin Rings Make these pretty little napkin rings to display on your holiday table. The fall colors […]

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 […]

Cotton Ball Corn Cob

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

Plastic Cup Crow

This cute little crow is a perfect fall craft. It’s made from cups and paint and is really easy to […]

Leafy Door Hanger

Leafy Door Hanger Celebrate the return of fall with a festive door decoration. Kids will love searching for the perfect […]

Fall Magazine Tree

A fun art project for recycling some old magazine pages. A great way to teach kids about the changing of […]

My First Day of School

  My First Day of School Capture all the details of your child’s first day of school with this adorable […]

Desktop Organizer

Desktop Organizer Kids can make this adorable desktop organizer to hold all their supplies! Cubbies on top hold glue, erasers, […]

Paper Plate Sun

Paper Plate Sun Sunshine just screams summer! Kids can bring some sunny rays into the house, day or night, by […]

Thumbprint Ladybugs

Thumbprint Ladybugs Create a field of colorful thumbprint ladybugs under a blue sky. This project is easy and lots of […]

Paper Bag Frog Puppet

April is National Frog Month and spring is the perfect time to talk about frogs with kids. Make this fun […]

Handprint Easter Lamb

Everyone loves a craft made from a child’s hand print. This cute little lamb is a fun craft for young […]

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.

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 […]

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.