Construction Paper Crafts for Kids

These flowers are SO SIMPLE to make. They’re made entirely from cut out heart shapes! And best of all, you only need really simple craft supplies to make them – construction paper, a popsicle stick, and a pom pom.

Learn how to make paper chains the easiest way possible! This is a fun idea for both kids and adults, and great for parties and holidays.

Construction paper and a toilet paper roll turn into the cutest frog I've ever seen. And that fly? What a cute catch!

Make this fun black cat paper gift box! It's perfect for someone that has a Halloween birthday, or for any kitty lover in your life.

It’s always fun finding greeting cards that surprise you! Make someone happy with a secret message card. This is a great kids' craft idea.

Make your giraffe as tall as you want with this construction paper and pipe cleaner craft. Just stretch the springy neck up higher if you like!

Use up all of those extra pieces of construction paper with this 3D paper strip rainbow craft! They sit upright on their own so you can use them as decorations on a nightstand or hang them from the ceiling.

Make construction paper tubes and glue them together for this pudgy little chick craft. These are so cute sitting on the table or mantel for Easter decorations!

Make cute woodland themed wrap with this fun fox gift box! Kids will love making it and you probably have a lot of the supplies already.

This curled paper ant art is a good introduction to quilling for kids! I love that it is 3D, and these ants seem super happy.

Make a paper pumpkin, step by step! Kids are going to love this fun craft idea for fall and Halloween.

A colorful kite soaring in the clouds! Hang this project on the wall, or from the ceiling so you can see the kite flying every day.

Make a 3D hammerhead shark using construction paper and an empty paper towel or gift wrap roll!

Kids can practice accordion folding with this fan craft. I love how cute and bright these watermelon slice fans turned out!

I love ladybugs! This little cutie is so fun to put on a leaf. So easy to make out of paper.

Kids love making paper chains! This chain connects to an anchor — now you just need a boat to attach it to.

Make Christmas tree bookmarks with colorful lights and an adorable Kawaii face! There are a lot of different corner bookmark tutorials on this site, so you can have fours of fun.

Cut out construction paper rectangles in each color of the rainbow. Glue them on and add puffy cotton ball clouds!

Children can assemble their own easy holiday paper chain countdown using this tutorial! This kids advent calendar is made from construction paper, candy-free.

Here is another fun gift box wrap idea - a unicorn! Perfect for a kid's party or anyone who is a fan of these magical creatures.

Paper, sequins, and colorful feathers come together to make a fun party mask for kids! I love the glittery eyelashes.

Here is another cute paper frog craft for kids to make. This time he is sitting on a water lily leaf looking for bugs to eat!

These cool bookmarks are so easy for kids to make! Learn how to make your own bookmark with confetti inside.

Such a cute tie-themed card you can make for Father's Day. Just three supplies needed: construction paper, glue stick, and scissors!

Are you looking for an easy, fun, and cheap way to decorate for parties? Then check out these DIY paper garlands. You can make them quickly!

Kids will have fun making this paper strip beehive and adding in some super cute fingerprint bees!

These 3D construction paper pineapples are easy to make. You could do the same process with other fruit like strawberries, oranges, or watermelon!

Your favorite characters from Sesame Street look great made out of construction paper! You'll make Elmo, Big Bird, Cookie Monster, and Oscar.

This construction paper shamrock man is great for St. Patrick's Day! The accordion folded arms and legs are adorable.

After cutting and coloring these snakes, just add googly eyes and wrap them around a pen. It is so much fun to see the snakes come to life!

Having a fish themed party? Or just want to spend some time under the sea? Make these fun paper fish and hang them from the ceiling!

Make this easy bracelet by rolling strips of paper into colorful beads! You could also make a necklace to match.

Create fun shapes to attach to your construction paper and hang them in the window. Let the sun do its thing and you get cool paper designs!

Who knew that three sheets of green construction paper could become a dinosaur? Kids will have fun making these and then playing while wearing them!

Torn construction paper and a pom-pom tail give a bit of dimension to this Easter bunny art. Kids love tearing paper so they are going to enjoy this project.

These Christmas villages might be made of paper, but they are still so peaceful! Decorate them with markers, paint, and buttons.