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!


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.

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.

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, […]

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 […]

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, […]

Juice Box Mummy

  Juice Box Mummies Don’t throw out those empty juice box containers! Make a slew of these super easy mummies to celebrate […]

Twirling Ghosts

Hang twirling paper ghosts from the ceiling as a fun and festive Halloween decoration. This easy project can be completed […]

BOO Halloween Mobile Craft

This festive BOO Halloween mobile helps kids master an important skill – cutting counters. Follow the instructions to add a […]

Floss Your Teeth

Craft a set of teeth to show children why it’s so important for them to brush and floss their teeth. […]

Cardboard Tube Scarecrow

This cardboard tube scarecrow is a fun craft for fall, but it also doubles as a Wizard of Oz craft. […]

Spooky Eyeball Treat Bag

Add construction paper spooky eyeballs to a plain black paper bag. It makes a great treat bag for Halloween. 

Cardboard Tube Robot

This cute little guy is made from cardboard tubes and a few other recycled items that can be found around […]

Shoe Box Haunted House Gift

Spread some Halloween cheer by turning an empty old shoe box into a spooky haunted house to give to a […]

Construction Paper Explorer Ship

Use construction paper and cardboard tubes to make your own version of an explorer’s ship. This activity is a wonderful […]

Paper Plate Cauldron

Let your creativity run wild filling this paper plate cauldron with everything you can imagine in a witch’s brew! This […]

Construction Paper Walrus

Learn how to make a realistic construction paper walrus. It’s the perfect project for a study of arctic animals.

V is for Vulture Craft

Learn more about vultures (and how they differ – or don’t! – from buzzards) with this cute craft. Make yours […]

Paper Plate Owl

Turn a plain paper plate into an adorable owl. This is a fun and easy project for kids of all […]

Apple Garland

Even the youngest of crafters can help create these cute contact paper apples. Put them together to make a pretty […]

Fuzzy Monster

This monster project is a great craft to make with construction paper and shredded colored paper. Monsters are great for […]

Footprint Unicorn

Trace your foot (or your shoe) and turn it into a colorful unicorn! This easy activity is a wonderful way […]

Watermelon Self Portrait

Create a summer-themed watermelon self portrait using construction paper. Personalize your hair and skin tone, match your hair style, add […]

Rapunzel’s Tower

Raid the recycling bin to create this fabulous tower for that beloved princess, Rapunzel. It will be a hit with […]

Faux Salad Craft

This faux salad is made from a paper plate, tissue paper, and construction paper and almost looks good enough to […]

Paper Plate Tree Frog

Turn a paper plate and pipe cleaners into an adorable tree frog! This easy project can be adapted for whatever […]

Construction Paper Anchor

This easy anchor craft makes a fun decoration for a pirate themed party. Or, use it as a countdown to […]

Minion Weebles

Turn Kindersurprise capsules into adorable Minion Weebles! It’s so easy to do and only takes a few minutes.

Yoda Paper Bag Puppet

Transform a paper bag into an adorable Yoda puppet using construction paper and googly eyes. Then have your own Star […]