Following the success of our 18 Easy Paper Crafts for Kids You’ll Want to Make Too, we went looking for even more easy and gorgeous paper crafts for kids to make. Grab the glue and some colourful paper – here are 15 more stunning but easy paper craft ideas for kids that are perfect for a rainy afternoon at home.
From simple folds to slightly more detailed projects, we love the variety of paper craft ideas here – even young toddlers can join in with a little help. Stock up on craft paper in a few different colours, some glue, scissors and any decorative bits you have on hand (glitter, googly eyes, wool), and you’re ready to go.
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Fun Paper Craft Ideas
Lily Flower
Image: DIY Paper Crafts
Looking to brighten up someone’s day, or is there a birthday coming up? This paper craft from DIY-Paper Crafts for lily flowers is bound to delight.
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Rocking Bird
Image: New Kids Centre
Looking for something suitable for toddlers? This paper craft from New Kids Centre is perfect. It’s fun to make, easy, and creative – place these little guys beside a window and watch them move gently in the breeze.
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Paper Plate Tropical Fish
Image: Crafts By Amanda
Have a Finding Nemo fan at home? This paper craft from Crafts by Amanda won’t disappoint. Let the kids use their imagination to make colourful tropical fish – there are so many colours to choose from.
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Paper Craft Spider
Image: Red Ted Art
Perfect for Halloween, or just for spooking out a sibling or dad. These little guys from Red Ted Art are simple to create, so easy you could make a dozen.
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Paper Crowns
Image: Origami Funs
What about a jewel-filled crown for the little prince or princess in your life? Add some glitter or a few sparkly jewels and they’ll be ruler of the land (as if they aren’t already). Here’s a video from OrigamiFuns showing how to make them.
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Giddy Up Horsey
Image: DIY Thought
This paper craft from DIY Thought is a great way to recycle old newspapers and wool clippings. Kids will get to practise their scissor skills cutting the horse’s mane too.
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3D Rainbow Paper Craft
Image: Easy Peasy and Fun
Something a little different that may need a steady hand. These beauties from Easy Peasy and Fun are sure to brighten up any room.
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Paper Snails
Image: David’s Creative School
We absolutely adore these bright, colourful snail paper crafts. It won’t take long before these heart-shaped snails settle into your home.
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Pirate Pals
Image: Molly Moo Crafts
Ahoy there, matey! No paper craft roundup is complete without a recycled toilet roll. Try this pirate craft from Molly Moo Crafts with older kids, as it takes a little more work than the others.
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Whale and Friends
Image: Red Ted Art
Why not make this adorable origami whale family to dive deep alongside Nemo and friends above? Red Ted Art has full instructions, plus a how-to video.
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Airplane Paper Craft
Image: Molly Moo Crafts
Forget paper aeroplanes – we love this recycled toilet roll paper craft from Molly Moo Crafts. Once it’s complete, bring the kids outside and see how far your plane will fly!
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Hungry Little Caterpillar
Image: I Heart Crafty Things
Reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar and want to bring the book to life? This little guy sticking his head out of the apple, from I Heart Crafty Things, is too cute.
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Paper Ladybugs
Image: I Love Matt Cardle
The kids will have you collecting toilet roll tubes all summer to make these super cute ladybugs from I Love Matt Cardle.
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Origami Hopping Frogs
Make these hopping origami frogs for a bit of fun. The first one will take you a little while, but once you’ve got the technique down you can make a whole pond of them in different colours and patterns.
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Miniature Doll’s House
Image: Ye Craft Ideas
This is a pretty clever miniature doll’s house idea for smallies from Ye Craft Ideas. Let them design the house as they please – who knows where their imagination will take them?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What age are these paper crafts suitable for?
Most of these projects work well for preschoolers and primary school-aged children, with a parent or older sibling helping with cutting or folding. Simpler ones, like the rocking bird or paper snails, are great for toddlers too.
What materials do I need to get started?
A stack of coloured paper or card, scissors, glue, and any extras you have around the house – wool, googly eyes, glitter or old toilet roll tubes all come in handy for different crafts on this list.
Are these crafts messy?
Some are neater than others. Cutting and folding crafts like the origami pieces are fairly tidy, while glue-and-glitter projects like the paper crowns are best done with a covered table nearby.
Do I need any special skills to make these?
No – every craft here is designed to be simple and beginner-friendly. A few, like the pirate pals or origami whales, are a bit more fiddly and suit older kids or extra grown-up help.
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