Following the success of our 18 Easy Paper Crafts for Kids You’ll Want to Make Too, we went looking for more easy and gorgeous paper crafts that kids can make. Grab the glue and the craft paper — here are even more stunning but easy paper craft ideas for kids.
From simple folds to a little more detailed work, there’s a lovely range of paper crafts here, and even younger toddlers can join in with a bit of help. Stock up on craft paper in a variety of colours, some glue and a few decorative bits and pieces, and you’re ready to go.
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Fun Paper Craft Ideas
1. Lily Flower
Image: DIY Paper Crafts
Looking to brighten up someone’s day, or maybe there’s a birthday coming up? This paper lily flower craft from DIY-Paper Crafts is bound to delight.
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2. 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. Pop these little guys beside a window and watch them rock gently in the breeze.
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3. Paper Plate Tropical Fish
Image: Crafts By Amanda
Have a Finding Nemo fan in the house? This paper craft from Crafts by Amanda won’t disappoint. Let the kids get creative and use their imagination to make colourful tropical fish — there are so many colours to choose from.
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4. 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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5. 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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6. Giddy Up Horsey
Image: DIY Thought
This paper craft from DIY Thought is a great way to recycle old newspaper and wool clippings. Kids get to practise their scissor skills cutting the horse’s mane too.
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7. 3D Rainbow Paper Craft
Image: Easy Peasy and Fun
Something a little different that may take a steady hand. These beauties from Easy Peasy and Fun are sure to brighten up any room.
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8. Paper Snails
Image: David’s Creative School
We absolutely adore these bright and colourful heart-shaped snail paper crafts. It won’t take long before a little family of them settles into your home.
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9. Pirate Pals
Image: Molly Moo Crafts
Ahoy there, matey! No paper craft round-up 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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10. Whale and Friends
Image: Red Ted Art
Make this adorable origami paper craft family of whales to dive deep with Nemo and friends above. Red Ted Art has full instructions, plus a handy how-to video.
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11. Airplane Paper Craft
Image: Molly Moo Crafts
Forget paper aeroplanes folded from a page — we love this recycled toilet roll version from Molly Moo Crafts. Bring the kids outside once it’s finished and see how far your plane will fly.
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12. Hungry Little Caterpillar
Image: I Heart Crafty Things
Reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar and want to bring the book to life? How cute is this little guy sticking his head out of the apple, from I Heart Crafty Things?
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13. Paper Ladybugs
Image: I Love Matt Cardle
The kids will have you saving toilet roll tubes to make these super cute ladybugs from I Love Matt Cardle.
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14. Origami Hopping Frogs
Make these hopping origami frogs for a bit of fun. The first one takes a little practice, 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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15. Miniature Doll’s House
Image: Ye Craft Ideas
This is a pretty clever miniature doll’s house idea for little ones, from Ye Craft Ideas. Let them design the house however they like — who knows where their imagination will take them?
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FAQs
What paper do I need for these crafts?
Ordinary craft paper or coloured card works for most of these projects. A few, like the pirate pals and the airplane craft, reuse empty toilet roll tubes, so it’s worth saving a few of those too.
Which of these crafts suit toddlers best?
The rocking bird and the paper snails are simple enough for younger toddlers with a little help. Anything involving small cut-out pieces, like the crowns or the spider, is easier for preschool age and up.
Do I need any special tools?
No — scissors, glue and craft paper will cover almost everything here. A steady hand helps with the 3D rainbow craft and the origami pieces, but no special equipment is needed.
Is there a video to follow along with?
Yes — the origami hopping frogs come with a short video walkthrough, which is handy for getting the first fold right.
Save These Ideas for Another Rainy Day
No printable this time, but these are exactly the kind of crafts worth bookmarking for the next wet afternoon or school holiday. Save this article, or pop back to our rainy day activities hub whenever you need fresh inspiration.
More rainy day craft ideas to explore: 18 Easy Paper Crafts for Kids You’ll Want to Make Too, 10 of the Cutest Fluffiest Cotton Wool Craft Ideas for Kids, and 50 Brilliant Art & Craft Ideas for Kids that are Worth the Mess.
Have you got other paper craft ideas you’ve enjoyed making with your child? Leave a comment below — we’d love to hear from you.
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