If television isn't the creative outlet you want your kids plugged in to, all you need is some colorful construction paper, scissors and their imaginations. Paper craft projects are a budget-friendly way to keep kids entertained with creative play. Here are just a few ideas.
You'll need some of the following items: scissors, glue, fun, glitter, tape or staples, crayons, markers, imagination, ribbon or string, and Mom might need a bit of coffee/patience but its a lotta fun anyway!
Garland/Paper Chains
This classic paper craft can be used for Christmas trees, wall decorations, or to drape from doorways and around poles.
Hats
Kids can make different hats for every holiday. You can also let them make hats for every member of the family and then you can all wear them during a family night activity or at dinnertime or for playing dress-up with their friends.
Masks
Masks are a great way for kids to use their imaginations and play make believe. Simply design your mask, then attach a piece of ribbon so the mask will stay on.
Silhouettes
Have kids trace the shadow of their head on a piece of white construction paper. Then let the kids color and draw what they think they look like.
Certificates
Kids can make I.O.U. certificates for free hugs and kisses and send them to grandparents or other family members who live far away.
Cards/Envelopes
Kids can create cards for Valentine's Day and Christmas. Or they can make birthday cards and invitations. They can use them for imaginative pretend play when they use our fun Felt Lets Play Mail set!
Crowns
Help kids cut out crowns they can wear on their birthday. Kids will enjoy being king or queen for a day. If they absolutely MUST have the real deal, then check out our fabulous crowns and tiaras!
Snowflakes
Cut out traditional white snowflakes, or add in a little color with light blue and lavender snowflakes as well.
Mobiles
Kids can make mobiles as ceiling decorations for their bedroom or the classroom.
Paper Airplanes
Show kids how to fold their paper to create the perfect paper airplane. They can color their own decals then have a contest to see whose airplane will fly the farthest.
Journals
Encourage kids to record their thoughts in a homemade journal. Use a bright, fun color for the outside, and then fill it with white construction paper. Kids can draw pictures in their journals too. Or we think coloring your own thank you cards and such is awfully fun, too!
Bookmarks
Challenge your kids to read 5 books per month and let them make their own bookmarks for each book they read.
Tracing Activities
Have kids trace their hands on paper then cut them out and decorate them. Kids will love turning their small hands into snails, birds and funny faces.
Placemats
Next time you have a family gathering, have kids create placemats for everyone by weaving different colors of construction paper for each setting. In a hurry? Going out to eat, and need to keep it fun? Try our Chalkboard placemats for quick roll and go art! Prefer crayons, we've got those in the bag, too!!
Coupons
Kids will love making coupons they can give as gifts for Mother's Day, Father's Day or birthdays. Make coupons like, "Good for one free bedroom cleaning without complaining" or "Good for taking the trash out 3 times." Then again, you could just buy yourself or a friend a fabulous Gift Certificate to spend as you wish from The Silly Wagon! :P Ours comes with the coloring page and crayons, as our loyal shoppers know....and love!
