Easy paper crafts for kids 22 Articles

by Lisa Harrison

My son loves ocean animals and has enjoyed making these... 1. Whale - take a lunch bag size brown paper bag and poke a small hole in the center on one side, this will be your blow hole. Draw eyes and a mouth. Tape a few...read more

by Margaret Shauers

GREAT WAYS TO RECYCLE GREETING CARDS Recycling is good for the earth, and recycling can be fun, too. The most fun way to recycle is to find new uses for old items like greeting cards. Below are a number of ways you can...read more

by S D Rios

1. Make a pinata - Make your basic foundation using balloons, cardboard rolls, and newpaper. You create the shape of the animal or whatever you choose. Cover the form with strips of newpaper dipped in a solution of white g...read more

by Raymond Alexander Kukkee

Kids! Make a Delta-Wing Paper Airplane ! Everyone loves paper airplanes. The best ones will fly gracefully across the room, or if in the outdoors, they can soar on the wind in the most amazing way. There are many de...read more

by pezzzzzzz

Make Friends! These Free Paper Dolls Teach Acceptance of Diversity - and They're Fun! I've seen lots of paper dolls over the years, but these simple ones are my absolute favorites! Not only are they great fun to put tog...read more

by Patricia Autry

Paper Beads First of all there are many different types of paper that can be used for this craft. Magazines, rice paper, wrapping paper and graphic just to name a few, any of thes...read more

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by Catherine Brennan

Little Hands Wreath for Fall, Thanksgiving or Christmas "A wonderful Hearts and Hands" gift for someone special Do Gramma and Grandpa live far away? Or, perhaps your spouse is serving in the armed forces overs...read more

by Luna Kay

This is a fun and easy paper plate craft not just for the kids, but the whole family, and can also be a great decoration for the easygoing, homey types! All you need is some regular paper plates (not styrofoam or wax coate...read more

by Helen Heard

First of all let me say that I used to be afraid of the dreaded monster called "craft time". I would have visions of popsicle sticks dripping with glue, and paint sticking to every thing. When I worked in daycare, during ...read more

by Sweetsmile

How to make a paper plane There are many kinds of easy paper crafts for kids, among them I like paper plane best. It is easy to make, and there is great fun. I don't know if you enjoyed making and flying paper plane whe...read more

by Heather

Paper crafts are some of the best crafts to make with kids. There are endless ideas and ways to create paper crafts and they can also be inexpensive. At times projects can really put a damper on your budget, but paper cr...read more

by Eva

Paper Mache It so easy to make paper mache and its fun for the kids. The recipe is simple and very inexpensive. Materials needed: 1 cup flour 1/2 cup water Tsp. salt Newspaper Baloons Thin cardboard Mix w...read more

by Dorothy Wilde

Here are a few ideas which I used when I was a kid .I have taught my kids these similar ideas. 1. Making paper beads: Take a page of calendar (with a colorful picture on it). Across the entire length of the page draw tria...read more

by Helen Garda

A simple Christmas decoration a child can create is a tree ornament. In a few easy steps, you'll have a unique tree ornament to use on your own tree or to give as a thoughtful gift! -Purchase as many Styrofoam balls for...read more

by Frank Tyler

Paper people. kids love imagining and creating things. It easy and simple. first draw a outline of a house and let your children draw the inside of it. make sure that the house is big. Then make a few sillouets of...read more

by Arthur Daniels

ORIGAMI FOR KIDS! When I was in the sixth grade, there was a girl from Japan in our class who was visiting her American cousins. Kyoko Miagawa spoke little English and was quite shy. Because of these blocks to co...read more

by Branwen Smith

Batiks on paper! - the child friendly version of the 2000 year old craft of using hot wax to resist dye and make patterns and pictures on cloth. If you would like to see what a modern day batik artist can come up with chec...read more

by Nisha Danny

Making craft work is a good way of engaging children .It is also a great way to improve creativity.Here are some craft ideas: 1.Ask your children to take some old newspaper.Ask them to make bridges.Give them the height ...read more

by Ann Krier

Beat the boredom with Cards, Cards and more cards- Keep a stash of purchased pre-folded, 4 1/2" x 6 1/2" cards or make a stash for your little ones to decorate. The key to this craft is being ready to go. Fill a shoe...read more

by A Vawter

Looking for an easy craft for that preschooler that LOVES to use scissors? Here's a good Halloween paper craft that is also great for fine motor development! Funky Pumpkin Craft Materials: Orange, black and green...read more