30 Paper Crafts for Kids! Tear It, Chain It, Twirl It, Quill It & More!

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Paper is one of the supplies I always have on hand. I never know when a kids craft inspiration will strike and I’ll need scrapbook paper, construction paper, wrapping paper, card stock, or computer paper.

Tear, twirl, quill, chain, and more! There are so many fun ways to creat paper crafts with your kids. Here are some easy examples to get you started.

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There are so many crafts and activities that can be done with paper!

It’s always fun to see what craft ideas my kids come up with on their own just because I have paper available for them to use.

Today I am sharing thirty paper crafts kids can do.

Unlike most paperwork, these paper crafts are entertaining!

Easy Torn Paper Crafts

Torn paper crafts are perfect for fine motor practice. And they do not require many supplies. It would be a tear-able idea to not try one of these torn paper crafts.

Tear paper for a torn paper collage as seen on Sticky Floors and Bare Feet. The only supplies needed are a large sheet of drawing paper, construction paper scraps, and a glue stick.
Design torn paper flowers by Housing a Forest. Construction paper and glue is all you need!
Glue a torn paper watermelon from The Chirping Moms. Drawing the outline of a watermelon first makes this paper craft super easy for kids.
Decorate a torn paper apple as seen on A Dab of Glue will Do. It almost looks like a wreath of red paper. You could even use real apple seeds in the center if desired.
Make a torn paper tree with red, yellow, and orange paper for fall. Or use other colors for a different season. Try white paper for snow on a winter tree or pink paper for blossoms on a spring tree (like this spring tree craft) or green paper for leaves on a summer tree. Perfect for learning about seasons!
Create a colorful paper hedgehog found on Crafts Meet Kids. The directions say to cut triangle shapes from construction paper, but torn construction paper should work just as well. This paper hedgehog craft was too adorable to not include! A free template is available.

Paper Chain Crafts for Kids

There always seems to be a paper chain in my house, such as a simple thankful chain for Thanksgiving or a reusable paper chain to learn the alphabet or whatever our latest countdown happens to be. Here are six more paper chain craft ideas to do with kids.

Link a paper chain caterpillar from Motherhood on a Dime. Accessorize it with a pipe cleaner and googly eyes. You could use green and red construction paper to replicate the caterpillar from The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle.
Slither around the house with a paper chain snake as seen on Raising Little Superheroes. I love how the eyes are two different sizes.
Loop a paper chain slinky dog shown on The Chirping Moms. Using this as a Disney trip countdown is fun but not mandatory.
Decorate paper chain winter animals as seen on Artsy Momma. Foxes and penguins and polar bears, oh my! Pair this craft with one of these 55+ adorable arctic animal crafts for even more winter animal fun.
Count all of the chains on this paper chain octopus found on The Madhouse Mummy. Great counting practice!
Craft a paper chain rainbow with your kids like Brilliant Little Ideas. Practice colors with these strips of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. Brilliant!

Twirl Paper Crafts for Kids

These paper crafts are super simple and fun for kids to make at home. Plus they help strengthen a variety of fine motor skills too.

Use fine motor skills to create these twirl paper crafts. Then twirl and spin around the house like these twirl paper crafts. Great for gross motor skills!

Cut a piece of paper for these paper twirl snakes as seen on Our Kid Things. Even if you don’t love snakes, you will love how simple this craft is.
Watch these twirling ladybugs shown on Crafts by Amanda dance from your window. Best of all, they don’t smell like ladybugs!
Decorate paper twirlers found on Artful Parent. Very colorful!
Create a paper plate star twirler as seen on Red Ted Art. The different shades of blue blend together to create a unique pattern.
Craft a paper plate pig twirler shown on Kids Craft Room. The 3D snout and curly tail make this pig adorable.
Spin a paper windmill found on Easy Crafts for Kids. Pair this craft with these homemade wind chimes to enjoy on a slightly windy day.

Simple Quilled Paper Crafts

Paper quilling involves rolling and pinching long, thin strips of paper to create various art projects.

Although paper quilling can be very detailed, the following quilled paper crafts are basic enough for little ones to try. Strengthen your kid’s fine motor skills with these quilled paper crafts. They don’t need to be perfect!

Introduce quilled paper with these quilled paper monsters from Ruffles and Rain Boots. Finish the monsters by adding googly eyes.
Send quilled paper emojis as seen on Red Ted Art. A great craft for children who enjoy The Emoji Movie!
Decorate a quilled paper apple shown on Projects with kids. Apples are often red, yellow, or green, but this apple combines all three colors. Beautiful! And so simple!
Create a quilled paper turtle from Twitchetts. It looks like it is swimming on the blue construction paper.
Craft a quilled paper snail as seen on Crafty Morning. A printable snail is available to make this project even easier.
Search for a pot of gold at the end of this quilled paper rainbow shown on Artsy Craftsy Mom. Even the clouds are made from quilled paper!

More Paper Crafts

Pull out your construction paper and put on your creativity hats! We have paper crafts for kids from tearing, to twirling, chains, and more!

Here are six more paper crafts to try with kids that involve weaving, painting, crumpling paper, and gluing.

Try paper weaving as seen on Made with Happy. If this is too difficult for your little one, let them practice weaving yarn in a clothes basket instead.
Paint a crumpled paper stamp fall tree found on Hands On As We Grow. This one even incorporates spices for a sensory experience. It’s like a scratch and sniff artwork with crumpled paper!
Glue a crumpled paper tree shown on Fantastic Fun and Learning. Water and food coloring create the unique colors of this crumpled paper craft.
Create a shape penguin craft. Different paper shapes are used for the body, wings, and feet. This craft would go great with these penguin activities.
Practice scissor skills while making this construction paper owl seen on Easy Peasy and Fun. Then check out these 21 snowy owl crafts and snacks for more fun with owls.
Raise your hand for this handprint dinosaur shown on The Joy of Sharing. Use as a card or as decoration. Then make sure to check out these 35+ dinosaur activities & crafts to continue with the roaring dino-mite fun.