Following the success of our 18 Easy Paper Crafts for Kids You’ll Want to Make Too, we went looking for even more gorgeous paper crafts that are simple enough for kids to make themselves. Grab the glue and the craft paper — here are 15 more stunning but easy paper craft ideas for kids.
From quick five-minute makes to slightly more detailed projects, there’s a huge amount of variety in paper craft — and even young toddlers can get stuck in with a bit of help. Stock up on coloured craft paper, glue, scissors and a few decorative extras like glitter or googly eyes, 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 have a birthday coming up? This paper lily 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 your life? This paper craft from Crafts by Amanda won’t disappoint. Let the kids get creative and use their imagination to make colourful tropical fish in every shade going.
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4. Paper Craft Spider
Image: Red Ted Art
Perfect for Halloween — or for spooking out a sibling or a parent. These little guys from Red Ted Art are simple to make, and easy enough to make a whole spooky family of them.
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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 sparkly stick-on jewels and they’ll be ruler of the land in no time. This video from OrigamiFuns shows how to make them step by step.
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6. Giddy Up Horsey
Image: DIY Thought
This paper craft from DIY Thought is a great way to reuse old newspaper and leftover wool. Kids get to practise their scissor skills too, cutting out the horse’s mane.
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7. 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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8. Paper Snails
Image: David’s Creative School
We adore these bright, colourful snail paper crafts. It won’t take long before these heart-shaped little snails settle into a happy spot in your home.
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9. Pirate Pals
Image: Molly Moo Crafts
Ahoy there, matey! No paper craft round-up would be 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 whale family to dive deep alongside the tropical fish above. Red Ted Art has full instructions plus a how-to video.
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11. Airplane Paper Craft
Image: Molly Moo Crafts
Forget paper aeroplanes — we love this recycled toilet roll craft from Molly Moo Crafts. Bring the kids outside once it’s finished and see how far it flies.
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12. Hungry Little Caterpillar
Image: I Heart Crafty Things
Reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar and want to bring the story to life? This little guy poking his head out of the apple, from I Heart Crafty Things, is too cute.
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13. Paper Ladybugs
Image: I Love Matt Cardle
Start collecting toilet roll tubes, because the kids will want to make a whole family of 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 patience, but once you’ve got the technique down you can make a whole leaping family in different colours and patterns.
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15. Miniature Doll’s House
Image: Ye Craft Ideas
This clever miniature doll’s house idea for smallies comes from Ye Craft Ideas. Let them design the house however they like — who knows where their imagination will take them?
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Have you got any other suggestions for fun paper craft ideas you’ve enjoyed making with your child? Leave a comment below and let us know — we’d love to hear from you!
Frequently Asked Questions
What age are these paper crafts suitable for?
Most of these crafts suit preschoolers through to older primary school kids. Simpler projects like the rocking bird or paper snails work well for younger toddlers with a bit of adult help, while ones like the pirate pals or doll’s house are better suited to older children who can manage more fiddly steps.
What materials do I need to get started?
A stock of coloured craft paper, scissors, glue and a few decorative extras — glitter, googly eyes, wool or stick-on jewels — will cover almost everything on this list. A few crafts also reuse things you likely already have at home, like empty toilet roll tubes or old newspaper.
Can toddlers really join in with paper crafts?
Yes — with some adult support for cutting or folding, even young toddlers can take part in simpler crafts like the rocking bird or paper lily. It’s a lovely way to build fine motor skills while making something they’re proud of.
Where can I find the full instructions for each craft?
Each project links out to the original tutorial from the craft blogger or YouTube creator who made it, so you can follow their full step-by-step instructions.
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