Fun Family Crafts

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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!


Valentine Owl

Turn an empty cardboard tube into an adorable owl that is perfect for Valentine’s Day! This fun craft is easy […]

Standing Polar Bear

This adorable polar bear craft stands up on its own! The pom pom nose and tail add the perfect finishing […]

MLK Day Peace Craft

This peace handprint craft is inspired by the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It is a wonderful way […]

Dimensional Skier Craft

Create a dimensional skier using construction paper, felt, and other common materials. It’s a fun projects for kids to do […]

Handprint Peace Flowers

Celebrate Martin Luther King’s dream for peace with these peace flowers. Made from children’s handprints, the flowers represents MLK’s dream […]

Cardboard Tube Polar Bear

Turn a cardboard tube into a polar bear in just a few steps. International Polar Bear Day is February 27th, […]

Pop Out Christmas Tree

Pop-Out Christmas Tree This cute Christmas craft idea is suitable for young holiday enthusiasts and is great for developing scissor […]

Paper Plate Reindeer

This adorable paper plate reindeer features handprint antlers. It’s a fun and easy project that is perfect for preschool-age children. 

Santa Treat Bags

These Santa Treat Bags are super cute and so simple. They’re great for party favors, neighbor gifts, or even just […]

Kwanzaa Paper Chain

Teach the young children the seven principles of Kwanzaa with this simple paper chain. It’s a fun project for the […]

Cereal Box Winter Diorama

If your kids are wishing they were outside playing in the snow, do the next best thing. Make an imaginary […]

Sledding Dog Handprint Craft

This winter handprint craft is inspired by Secret, a dog who takes herself sledding, made famous in a viral video. […]

Christmas Tree Suncatcher

This Christmas tree suncatcher looks so pretty in a sunny window. It’s easy to make using tissue paper and cardstock.

‘The Snowy Day’ Craft

Put empty spools, bubble wrap and other repurposed items to use to make this cool artwork inspired by ‘The Snowy […]

Reindeer Gift Tags

Get ready for Christmas giving by making a stack of adorable reindeer gift tags. They’re easy to do and couldn’t […]

Origami Christmas Trees

Create a forest of origami trees using paper and a cork. It’s an easy project for kids who are origami […]

Standing Cardboard Tube Moose

Learn how to make an adorable moose that stands on its own. It starts with a cardboard tube and construction […]

Heart Santa Magnet

Turn wooden hearts into a delightful Santa magnet for the refrigerator. Add a hanger and it makes an awesome ornament […]

Recycled Snowman

Have lots of plastic bags and paper lying around? Recycle them into a snowman by following these simple instructions. 

Heart Turkey Magnet

You can prop this adorable turkey up against a place card for Thanksgiving, then use it as a refrigerator magnet […]

Christmas Handprint Crafts

These Christmas Handprint Crafts are easy to make and will get the kids in the Christmas spirit. The Christmas tree, […]

Cardboard Tube Grinch

Love Dr. Seuss’ classic story, How The Grinch Stole Christmas? Create your very own Grinch with an empty cardboard tube.

Thankful Turkeys

Turn empty bottles into adorable turkeys for Thanksgiving. These little gobblers are proudly displaying what they are thankful for!

Bubble Wrap Crocodiles

Use bubble wrap and cardboard to create these adorable crocodiles. This craft is so much fun and uses materials you […]

Easy Soldier Craft

Honor soldiers on Veteran’s Day or any time with this easy construction paper craft. It’s a wonderful way to help […]

Thankful Turkey

These adorable turkeys are easy to make and lots of fun for the little ones! It’s always a great idea […]

Gratitude Words Craft

These days it’s soo easy to forget that we still have lots to be grateful for. Teach your kids about […]

Hidden Money Birthday Card

This may look like an ordinary birthday card, but it’s not! There’s money hidden throughout the card.

Fall Suncatchers

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

Spooky Eyeball Bracelets

Pull out the cardboard tubes and construction paper to make these adorable spooky eyeball bracelets for Halloween! These easy-to-make Halloween […]

Halloween Paint Chip Cards

Make adorable Halloween cards using paint chips. Follow the directions to make Frankenstein’s monster and a goofy candy corn character, […]

Thanksgiving Handprint Tree

Make a handprint Thanksgiving tree featuring all the members of the family. This Thanksgiving handprint tree is a great way […]

Handprint Calavera

Create an awesome calavera for Dia de los Muertos using your handprint. Kids will love making this neat project.

Dia de los Muertos Collage

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos with a creative collage made of construction paper. Gather the materials and start creating!

Footprint Rocket

This Footprint Rocket makes the perfect outer space craft! It also doubles as a fun, out-of-this-world keepsake!

Photos in Costume

Have fun dressing your family pictures in Halloween costumes with paper cutouts and removable adhesive putty. Lots of laughter, guaranteed!

Boo! Eyeball Art

Use construction paper to make a fun Halloween decoration featuring spooky eyeballs in the word BOO! It’s easy to do […]

Play Food Carrots

If your kids like to play with pretend food, this craft is for you! It’s easy to make play food […]

Eggplant Witch

Here’s an easy, different Halloween craft that uses real food. Make an eggplant witch today – you probably already have […]

Cardboard Tube Family of Ghouls

Turn ordinary cardboard tubes into a colorful family of ghoulish monsters! This creative craft is fun anytime, but especially fun […]

Little Pumpkin Snack Cups

Turn snack cups into fun and festive little pumpkins that hold a tasty treat. This is an easy afternoon activity […]

R2D2 Photo Frame Craft

Turn a 4″ x 6″ photo frame into R2D2. Star Wars fans will love this easy and fun project!

Falling Leaves

Like a snow globe, this craft is interactive when you move it. Try this clever project that looks like trees […]

Rice Ghosts

Get in the Halloween spirit with these adorable Rice Ghosts! Kids will love turning their ghosts into puppets, magnets, or […]

Mason Jar Football Centerpiece

These easy-to-make centerpieces are perfect for a sports-themed birthday, the kids’ football team banquet, or for the party you’re having […]

Monster Wind Socks

Everybody loves cute monster faces, so these easy windsocks make a great project for kids. While they are great for […]

Craft Stick Scarecrow

Turn two craft sticks into a delightful scarecrow that’s perfect for fall. Display it indoors, or add sealant and it’s […]

Vampire Card

Send Halloween greetings with this cute vampire card. The cape opens up to reveal your message on this fun and […]

Paper Bag Owls

These owl puppets are adorable and can be made fairly quickly. When they’re done, use your owls to put on […]

Patchwork Acorn

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

Cardboard Tube Mummies

Raid the recycling bin for cardboard tubes to create these adorable mummies. They’re a fun and easy project for Halloween. 

Handprint Bats

Turn your handprints into a vampire bat for Halloween. It’s a great craft project to do year after year to […]

Spider Hat

These easy spider hats are so much fun! They’re great for Halloween or following a study of spiders. 

Paper Pumpkins

These beautiful pumpkins look challenging to make but they are surprisingly easy to do. Use whatever orange cardstock, patterned paper, […]