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Forty colorful projects with distinct finished-project pictures and simple steps.

Finished Paper-Plate Lion

Paper-Plate Lion

Ages 4–825 minutes
You need

Paper plate, orange paper, crayons and child-safe glue

Make it step by step
  1. Cover the table and gather the supplies.
  2. Color the face and glue on the mane.
  3. Let the glue dry flat before displaying it.

Cleanup: Put scraps in the bin, close glue and paint, and wipe the table.

Finished Painted Rock Ladybugs

Painted Rock Ladybugs

Ages 5–1030 minutes plus drying
You need

Smooth rocks, washable paint and a brush

Make it step by step
  1. Cover the table and gather the supplies.
  2. Paint bright wings and dots.
  3. Let every paint layer dry before adding the dots.

Cleanup: Put scraps in the bin, close glue and paint, and wipe the table.

Finished Cardboard Binoculars

Cardboard Binoculars

Ages 4–920 minutes
You need

Two cardboard tubes, paper, yarn and tape

Make it step by step
  1. Cover the table and gather the supplies.
  2. Decorate the tubes and explore outside.
  3. A grown-up punches yarn holes and checks the neck strap.

Cleanup: Put scraps in the bin, close glue and paint, and wipe the table.

Finished Tissue-Paper Butterfly

Tissue-Paper Butterfly

Ages 4–825 minutes
You need

Tissue paper, craft stick, glue and pipe cleaner

Make it step by step
  1. Cover the table and gather the supplies.
  2. Layer colorful wings around the craft stick.
  3. Pinch the center gently and let the glue dry completely.

Cleanup: Put scraps in the bin, close glue and paint, and wipe the table.

Finished Popsicle-Stick Picture Frame

Popsicle-Stick Picture Frame

Ages 6–1135 minutes
You need

Craft sticks, washable paint and glue

Make it step by step
  1. Cover the table and gather the supplies.
  2. Paint the sticks and arrange a square frame.
  3. A grown-up adds the photo after the frame is dry.

Cleanup: Put scraps in the bin, close glue and paint, and wipe the table.

Finished Paper-Bag Animal Puppet

Paper-Bag Animal Puppet

Ages 3–920 minutes
You need

Paper lunch bag, paper shapes and glue

Make it step by step
  1. Cover the table and gather the supplies.
  2. Create a friendly face and tell a story.
  3. Give the puppet a name and use it to tell a short story.

Cleanup: Put scraps in the bin, close glue and paint, and wipe the table.

Finished Leaf-Rubbing Nature Art

Leaf-Rubbing Nature Art

Ages 3–1015 minutes
You need

Leaves, paper and unwrapped crayons

Make it step by step
  1. Cover the table and gather the supplies.
  2. Place leaves under paper and rub gently.
  3. Try several leaf shapes and label the colors together.

Cleanup: Put scraps in the bin, close glue and paint, and wipe the table.

Finished Yarn-Wrapped Rainbow

Yarn-Wrapped Rainbow

Ages 6–1135 minutes
You need

Cardboard, colorful yarn and cotton balls

Make it step by step
  1. Cover the table and gather the supplies.
  2. Wrap each rainbow row and add soft clouds.
  3. Secure loose yarn ends with child-safe glue and let dry.

Cleanup: Put scraps in the bin, close glue and paint, and wipe the table.

Finished Egg-Carton Caterpillar

Egg-Carton Caterpillar

Ages 4–930 minutes plus drying
You need

Cardboard egg carton, washable paint and pipe cleaner

Make it step by step
  1. Cover the table and gather the supplies.
  2. Paint the sections and add antennae.
  3. A grown-up makes the antenna holes after the paint dries.

Cleanup: Put scraps in the bin, close glue and paint, and wipe the table.

Finished Handprint Flower Bouquet

Handprint Flower Bouquet

Ages 2–820 minutes plus drying
You need

Washable paint, paper and crayons

Make it step by step
  1. Cover the table and gather the supplies.
  2. Make handprint flowers and draw stems.
  3. Wash painted hands right away and add a kind note.

Cleanup: Put scraps in the bin, close glue and paint, and wipe the table.

Finished Paper Rocket

Paper Rocket

Ages 4–1225–40 minutes
You need

Colored paper, cardboard tube, tape and crayons

Make it step by step
  1. Cover the table and gather the supplies.
  2. Decorate the tube, add paper fins, and make a bright paper flame.
  3. Let the project dry or rest before displaying it.

Cleanup: Put scraps in the bin, close glue and paint, and wipe the table.

Finished Cardboard Castle

Cardboard Castle

Ages 4–1225–40 minutes
You need

Small boxes, cardboard, paper and washable paint

Make it step by step
  1. Cover the table and gather the supplies.
  2. Stack the boxes, add paper towers, and paint stone patterns.
  3. Let the project dry or rest before displaying it.

Cleanup: Put scraps in the bin, close glue and paint, and wipe the table.

Finished Layered Paper Flowers

Layered Paper Flowers

Ages 4–1225–40 minutes
You need

Colored paper, craft sticks and child-safe glue

Make it step by step
  1. Cover the table and gather the supplies.
  2. Layer petal shapes and glue each flower to a green stem.
  3. Let the project dry or rest before displaying it.

Cleanup: Put scraps in the bin, close glue and paint, and wipe the table.

Finished Yarn Turtle

Yarn Turtle

Ages 4–1225–40 minutes
You need

Cardboard circle, green yarn, paper and glue

Make it step by step
  1. Cover the table and gather the supplies.
  2. Wrap the shell with yarn and add paper legs and a friendly face.
  3. Let the project dry or rest before displaying it.

Cleanup: Put scraps in the bin, close glue and paint, and wipe the table.

Finished Tissue Sun Catcher

Tissue Sun Catcher

Ages 4–1225–40 minutes
You need

Tissue paper, clear contact paper and ribbon

Make it step by step
  1. Cover the table and gather the supplies.
  2. Arrange tissue pieces inside a simple frame and hang it near a window.
  3. Let the project dry or rest before displaying it.

Cleanup: Put scraps in the bin, close glue and paint, and wipe the table.

Finished Pinecone Owl

Pinecone Owl

Ages 4–1225–40 minutes
You need

Pinecone, paper shapes and glue

Make it step by step
  1. Cover the table and gather the supplies.
  2. Add wide eyes, wings, and a small triangle beak.
  3. Let the project dry or rest before displaying it.

Cleanup: Put scraps in the bin, close glue and paint, and wipe the table.

Finished Paper-Chain Snake

Paper-Chain Snake

Ages 4–1225–40 minutes
You need

Colored paper strips, glue and markers

Make it step by step
  1. Cover the table and gather the supplies.
  2. Link paper loops, then add eyes and a paper tongue.
  3. Let the project dry or rest before displaying it.

Cleanup: Put scraps in the bin, close glue and paint, and wipe the table.

Finished Cardboard Robot

Cardboard Robot

Ages 4–1225–40 minutes
You need

Small boxes, foil, paper circles and glue

Make it step by step
  1. Cover the table and gather the supplies.
  2. Build a robot body and add colorful button shapes.
  3. Let the project dry or rest before displaying it.

Cleanup: Put scraps in the bin, close glue and paint, and wipe the table.

Finished Coffee-Filter Planets

Coffee-Filter Planets

Ages 4–1225–40 minutes
You need

Coffee filters, washable markers and water mist

Make it step by step
  1. Cover the table and gather the supplies.
  2. Color round filters, lightly mist them, and let the colors blend.
  3. Let the project dry or rest before displaying it.

Cleanup: Put scraps in the bin, close glue and paint, and wipe the table.

Finished Paper Mosaic Fish

Paper Mosaic Fish

Ages 4–1225–40 minutes
You need

Paper fish shape, paper scraps and glue

Make it step by step
  1. Cover the table and gather the supplies.
  2. Cover the fish with overlapping colorful paper scales.
  3. Let the project dry or rest before displaying it.

Cleanup: Put scraps in the bin, close glue and paint, and wipe the table.

Finished Nature Crown

Nature Crown

Ages 4–1225–40 minutes
You need

Cardboard band, leaves, flowers and tape

Make it step by step
  1. Cover the table and gather the supplies.
  2. Decorate the band with safe nature finds.
  3. Let the project dry or rest before displaying it.

Cleanup: Put scraps in the bin, close glue and paint, and wipe the table.

Finished Paper Windmill

Paper Windmill

Ages 4–1225–40 minutes
You need

Square paper, pushpin and craft stick

Make it step by step
  1. Cover the table and gather the supplies.
  2. Decorate the paper while a grown-up assembles the spinning center.
  3. Let the project dry or rest before displaying it.

Cleanup: Put scraps in the bin, close glue and paint, and wipe the table.

Finished Story Puppet

Story Puppet

Ages 4–1225–40 minutes
You need

Clean paper bag, yarn, paper and glue

Make it step by step
  1. Cover the table and gather the supplies.
  2. Design a new character and give it a voice and story.
  3. Let the project dry or rest before displaying it.

Cleanup: Put scraps in the bin, close glue and paint, and wipe the table.

Finished Craft-Stick Bridge

Craft-Stick Bridge

Ages 4–1225–40 minutes
You need

Craft sticks, cups and child-safe glue

Make it step by step
  1. Cover the table and gather the supplies.
  2. Design a bridge that can hold a small toy car.
  3. Let the project dry or rest before displaying it.

Cleanup: Put scraps in the bin, close glue and paint, and wipe the table.

Finished Paper Lantern

Paper Lantern

Ages 4–1225–40 minutes
You need

Colored paper, stickers and glue

Make it step by step
  1. Cover the table and gather the supplies.
  2. Decorate the paper while a grown-up cuts the openings.
  3. Let the project dry or rest before displaying it.

Cleanup: Put scraps in the bin, close glue and paint, and wipe the table.

Finished Foil Moon Art

Foil Moon Art

Ages 4–1225–40 minutes
You need

Foil, cardboard, cotton swabs and dark paper

Make it step by step
  1. Cover the table and gather the supplies.
  2. Press gentle crater patterns into foil and mount the moon on a night sky.
  3. Let the project dry or rest before displaying it.

Cleanup: Put scraps in the bin, close glue and paint, and wipe the table.

Finished Cotton Cloud Mobile

Cotton Cloud Mobile

Ages 4–1225–40 minutes
You need

Cardboard clouds, cotton balls, yarn and glue

Make it step by step
  1. Cover the table and gather the supplies.
  2. Make fluffy clouds and add blue paper raindrops.
  3. Let the project dry or rest before displaying it.

Cleanup: Put scraps in the bin, close glue and paint, and wipe the table.

Finished Paper Weaving

Paper Weaving

Ages 4–1225–40 minutes
You need

Two colors of paper and glue

Make it step by step
  1. Cover the table and gather the supplies.
  2. Weave paper strips over and under to create a bold pattern.
  3. Let the project dry or rest before displaying it.

Cleanup: Put scraps in the bin, close glue and paint, and wipe the table.

Finished Handprint Family Tree

Handprint Family Tree

Ages 4–1225–40 minutes
You need

Paper, washable paint and markers

Make it step by step
  1. Cover the table and gather the supplies.
  2. Make handprint leaves and add family first names with a grown-up.
  3. Let the project dry or rest before displaying it.

Cleanup: Put scraps in the bin, close glue and paint, and wipe the table.

Finished Paper-Cup Planter

Paper-Cup Planter

Ages 4–1225–40 minutes
You need

Paper cup, stickers, soil and a quick-growing seed

Make it step by step
  1. Cover the table and gather the supplies.
  2. Decorate the cup while a grown-up makes drainage holes and helps plant.
  3. Let the project dry or rest before displaying it.

Cleanup: Put scraps in the bin, close glue and paint, and wipe the table.

Finished Cardboard Guitar

Cardboard Guitar

Ages 4–1225–40 minutes
You need

Small box, cardboard tube and large rubber bands

Make it step by step
  1. Cover the table and gather the supplies.
  2. Decorate the guitar while a grown-up secures the sound bands.
  3. Let the project dry or rest before displaying it.

Cleanup: Put scraps in the bin, close glue and paint, and wipe the table.

Finished Paper Kite Collage

Paper Kite Collage

Ages 4–1225–40 minutes
You need

Paper diamond, ribbon, paper bows and glue

Make it step by step
  1. Cover the table and gather the supplies.
  2. Decorate the kite and create a long colorful tail.
  3. Let the project dry or rest before displaying it.

Cleanup: Put scraps in the bin, close glue and paint, and wipe the table.

Finished Leaf Animal Collage

Leaf Animal Collage

Ages 4–1225–40 minutes
You need

Dry leaves, paper, crayons and glue

Make it step by step
  1. Cover the table and gather the supplies.
  2. Arrange leaves into an owl, fish, fox, or animal you invent.
  3. Let the project dry or rest before displaying it.

Cleanup: Put scraps in the bin, close glue and paint, and wipe the table.

Finished Folded Snowflakes

Folded Snowflakes

Ages 4–1225–40 minutes
You need

White paper and crayons

Make it step by step
  1. Cover the table and gather the supplies.
  2. Fold and decorate while a grown-up handles all cutting.
  3. Let the project dry or rest before displaying it.

Cleanup: Put scraps in the bin, close glue and paint, and wipe the table.

Finished Yarn Friendship Bracelet

Yarn Friendship Bracelet

Ages 4–1225–40 minutes
You need

Thick yarn in three colors and tape

Make it step by step
  1. Cover the table and gather the supplies.
  2. Braid the yarn slowly and tie it for a friend or family member.
  3. Let the project dry or rest before displaying it.

Cleanup: Put scraps in the bin, close glue and paint, and wipe the table.

Finished Paper Neighborhood

Paper Neighborhood

Ages 4–1225–40 minutes
You need

Paper, markers, boxes and tape

Make it step by step
  1. Cover the table and gather the supplies.
  2. Design houses, roads, parks, and a library for a tiny town.
  3. Let the project dry or rest before displaying it.

Cleanup: Put scraps in the bin, close glue and paint, and wipe the table.

Finished Cardboard Race Car

Cardboard Race Car

Ages 4–1225–40 minutes
You need

Small box, paper circles, tape and paint

Make it step by step
  1. Cover the table and gather the supplies.
  2. Shape and decorate a bright pretend race car.
  3. Let the project dry or rest before displaying it.

Cleanup: Put scraps in the bin, close glue and paint, and wipe the table.

Finished Paper-Plate Aquarium

Paper-Plate Aquarium

Ages 4–1225–40 minutes
You need

Paper plate, blue paper, fish shapes and yarn

Make it step by step
  1. Cover the table and gather the supplies.
  2. Build an underwater scene with plants, bubbles, and colorful fish.
  3. Let the project dry or rest before displaying it.

Cleanup: Put scraps in the bin, close glue and paint, and wipe the table.

Finished Vegetable Stamp Art

Vegetable Stamp Art

Ages 4–1225–40 minutes
You need

Cut vegetables, washable paint and paper

Make it step by step
  1. Cover the table and gather the supplies.
  2. A grown-up prepares stamps; children press patterns onto paper.
  3. Let the project dry or rest before displaying it.

Cleanup: Put scraps in the bin, close glue and paint, and wipe the table.

Finished Corner Bookmark

Corner Bookmark

Ages 4–1225–40 minutes
You need

Square paper, stickers and markers

Make it step by step
  1. Cover the table and gather the supplies.
  2. Fold a corner pocket and turn it into an animal or silly face.
  3. Let the project dry or rest before displaying it.

Cleanup: Put scraps in the bin, close glue and paint, and wipe the table.