Paper Crafts for Kids They’ll Love (50+ Ideas!)

These paper flowers are so easy to make that even a child can do it - pick bright, bold origami patterns to make them really stand out!

Learn how to make paper beads with scraps of paper and Mod Podge! This is SO easy – even for kids – and you can use for bracelets and necklaces. Paper jewelry making is super fun!

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

This butterfly wrapping paper is easy to make, and the butterflies look like they are coming off the package! Great for kids or adults.

These wrist parakeets are super simple to make, require very few art supplies, and are amazingly adorable, yes? Plus they are very durable for kids to play with!

This adorable 3D paper caterpillar craft is a cute and wiggly project to make with your kids! It can be a “freehand” project or you can use the printable caterpillar craft template and cut along the lines.

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

Make the cutest little paper fish ever! I absolutely love how colorful you can make them, and you can add any kind of embellishments you like.

This happy paper cloud pillow is an easy sewing project for kids and a fun fine motor skills activity. Kids will love threading yarn to make this adorable pillow!

These bug cards are the perfect summer craft for kids! Make them easily with paper, stickers, ink pads, and other simple supplies.

Hang them up in clusters or add a single one to a doorknob, however you use your paper heart decorations, they're bound to make you smile!

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.

An oversized paper chain hanging makes a great party decoration or wall decor! This is such a cute idea and you can customize all the colors.

Making a mask is a fun, easy and inexpensive way for children and even adults to prepare for a party. This paper mask is great for Mardi Gras, New Years, and more!

This painted snaked is a fabulous open ended paper craft where children can have fun designing their own patterns and creating a one-of-a-kind reptile!

Crafts with paper don't get much cuter than these darling little umbrellas! And the tutorial comes complete with hanging raindrops.

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.

Learn how to add any design to a canvas with Mod Podge! You'll cut scrapbook paper in layers and use decoupage medium to bring it all together.

Aren't these paper orbs pretty? They don't require any special crafting skills . . . and actually, they're made out of cereal boxes. You can use paint pens to decorate.

Learn how to make crepe streamer flowers using this simple tutorial! Older kids will love making these, too. Great for parties or room decor.

The cute little kitty is easy to make with toilet paper rolls and paper! Perfect for back to school - you can fill with pencils, markers, scissors, and more.

Weaving paper was one of my favorite crafts to do as a kid. It was really fun to see ordinary paper transformed into a paper weaving masterpiece! Introduce this simple craft to your kids and enjoy the results.

Looking for an easy ocean animal craft to do this summer? These paper jellyfish are a great under the sea craft to make with preschoolers, kindergarteners, and school-age kids.

Make an origami bookmark the easy way! This easy origami paper heart looks just like a conversation heart, and fits on the corner of a book page.

April showers bring May flowers, but you don't have to wait until May to have beautiful blooms. Pull out the craft supplies and sit down with your kids to make these fun curled paper spring flowers!

Go beyond the classic dart and learn how to make some awesome paper airplane designs. These look amazing and fly really well! You'll learn how to make four designs.

This cute sun and moon paper plate is two sided! Try hanging the finished craft in your child’s bedroom and make it a part of their bedtime and morning routine.

Making a folded paper bracelet is a fun paper craft to keep the kids busy and to use up old paintings. Plus, they look so pretty!

This paper dragon is a great Chinese New Year craft! He's also perfect for imaginary play any time of year.

Have a space-themed classroom unit or birthday party in the works? This rocket craft for kids is a simple and fun activity they’re going to love! It involves painting and cutting paper so there are a lot of skills at work while kids are crafting.

Kimbo provides a template so you can make the coolest paper spinners! These dance and "sing" and make unique patterns as they spin.

Make a crepe paper garland - they're inexpensive, easy, and very versatile! Perfect if you want quick party decor on a budget.

This "twirligig" spinner toy is made of strips of paper and a wooden skewer. It twirls as it spins and makes all kinds of beautiful patterns! It rounds out to a ball the faster you go. They are tons of fun to play with!

This cute monkey craft made entirely from cardstock is a simple card that kids can make for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, birthdays, or for any special occasion!

This fun alien paper craft can be used as an art activity for little ones but can also be used as a spaceship bookmark or for a puppet show. There are so many options and kids will love zooming these around!

There's nothing easier than accordion folding paper, and that's what you do for the wings and the tail of this pretty bird. What colors will you use for your craft?

Do you want to learn the easiest way EVER to make a banner? Here it is! Use cardstock, Mod Podge, confetti, and a few other supplies. ANYONE can do it!

Crafts with paper are even more fun when they're three-dimensional! The variety of colors makes it a beautiful craft to display at home or school. You can even make several different colored balloons and hang them up as party decor for a summer celebration.

Instead of giving out store bought cards, try mixing things up with a handmade one. Isn’t this cupcake DIY birthday card super cute and fun?

It's so easy to make these paint chip bookmarks that look like spring tulips. Kids will love this craft, and . . . it's budget friendly!

This colorful Easter garland is so easy to make with scrapbook paper and yarn! Because who doesn't love a cute Easter bunny?

Are you looking for a handmade Mother's Day card idea that both littles and adults will have fun making? This is that card - so darling!

I might have to try this paper craft for spring! They look like they might be complicated, but the truth is once you get the hang of it, it's about five minutes per flower to make. Great for adults or kids.

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

The colors of fall are one of my favorite things about the season! Use them to make this cute little paper tree, in whatever shades you love most.

These owls are made with paper bags and handprint wings! Stef even provides a template so you can easily make this craft on your own.

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.

Are you feeling batty? Halloween is the perfect time to make the cutest bats you've ever seen! I love their happy little faces.

A lot of witches are covered in warts and might be considered ugly - but this witch is super cute! You can make her from a variety of shapes, which makes it a nice learning experience as they go through the project.

Penguins are such adorable winter creatures! I have no idea if they are friendly, but they sure seem like it to me. This paper penguin craft for kids is perfect for little hands and building fine motor skills.

Who knew that paper bags could look so pretty? You can learn how to make these pretty paper bag stars, and even learn how to dip dye the ones that were made from white. So easy.

When the weather is dark outside, you can still keep it light and bright inside with some colorful paper Christmas lights! This is so easy to make and kids will love it!

Learn how to make origami Christmas ornaments using a paper folding technique! These are so easy and fun.

This paper ball garland craft is perfect as a Christmas decoration and it will also look absolutely adorable at any birthday party (any time of the year). This paper craft is addicting - you'll want to make balls all day!

Learn how to make a paper snowman wreath in just a few easy steps! This is simple enough for kids, but adults will also enjoy this winter activity.

Create unique New Year's photo booth props with giant mouths! They're so cute and easy to make. The kids will want to help out too!