10 Paper Craft Projects for Kids

Paper is an incredibly versatile crafting material. Even if all you have around the house is a package of plain white printer paper, that's all you need for simple crafting projects like paper doll chains, geometric snowflakes, origami boats, or backyard leaf stamping. Read on to find ten of our favorite ways to get crafty with paper!

  • Visual aid of how to complete Origami Boat
    Origami Boat

    (Ages 5-11)

    How to Make an Origami Boat

    Origami is the Japanese art of folding paper into decorative shapes and figures. Learn how to fold these beautiful origami boats! 

  • Visual aid of how to complete Marbled Paper
    Marbled Paper

    (Ages 3-8)

    This fun and easy craft is a great way to use up extra paint, while making beautiful paper for use in scrapbooks or cards!

  • Visual aid of how to complete Confetti Cards
    Confetti Cards

    (Ages 9-16)

    Add some pizazz to your greeting cards with clay confetti! In just a few simple steps, you can take your cards to the next level.

  • Visual aid of how to complete Paper Baskets
    Paper Baskets

    (Ages 5-8)

    Use paper plates or pretty paper for this traditional craft, then use the baskets for flowers, decorations, or as memorable gift boxes for friends and family!

  • Visual aid of how to complete Paper Palm Puppets

    Time for a puppet show. Make simple puppets using brads and construction paper, then put on the greatest puppet show of all time!

  • Visual aid of how to complete Four Seasons Paper Trees

    Use tissue paper and construction paper to craft a tree for each season!

  • Visual aid of how to complete How to Make a Paper Doll Chain

    How to Make a Paper Doll Chain

    Did you ever make paper dolls when you were a kid (or maybe you still make them!)? To bring this easy project to life, all you need is thin paper and scissors (well, a pencil too, but who's really counting?).

  • Visual aid of how to complete Paper Snowflakes
    Paper Snowflakes

    (Ages 5-12)

    Follow this simple guide to craft beautiful paper snowflakes!

  • Visual aid of how to complete Leaf Stamping
    Leaf Stamping

    (Ages 9-13)

    Enjoy a day out in nature with this colorful leaf stamping paper craft. How many different leaves can you find?

  • Visual aid of how to complete Itajime Paper Dying

    Create beautiful patterns using this traditional Japanese technique for dying paper and cloth.


Get inspired!