11 Art And Crafts For Kids With Newspaper

We are going to show you how to make 11 amazing art and craft projects with newspapers.

These easy DIYs will not only help you recycle old newspapers but also provide you with hours of fun for your kids. So, let’s get started!

Newspaper Lantern

This is a fun project for kids that makes a great addition to their art collection.

The lantern can be made in any size, depending on the number of sheets of paper you have, but it’s best if you don’t cut away at the top edge of your newspaper too much—cut only enough so that you have room to fold over the edge when you’re gluing it down. This will make sure that your paper isn’t torn while folding.

Finally, once you’ve finished your lantern and are ready to light it up, place a light inside! You can use any type of light source but remember. if using candles, please keep them out of reach from children and never leave them unattended!

Creative Magazine Holder

Use magazine covers to make a holder for magazines. Cut out the front cover of a magazine and glue it to the top of a shoebox. Then cut out any pictures from inside the magazine and glue them on top of the cover as decoration.

This is a great way to recycle old magazines!

Use magazine covers to make a holder for books.

Cut out five sides of an empty cereal box or shoe box, place them together to form an enclosed square shape with openings on two opposite sides, then glue the paper onto one side so that when you open up your new bookcase/storage container thingy, you don’t see cardboard. Fill it with whatever you want (books, pencils… whatever)!

Use magazine covers to make a holder for office supplies.

Fold down both sides of an empty cereal box so that there are no flaps sticking up at all; tape off all four corners where they meet up with each other (so nobody slips on them).

There should now be three flaps left; unfold one flap on each side so that there’s now only one flap down each side (but don’t unfold entirely). Attach two rubber bands around either edge close enough together so that they can hold several pens or markers without falling out.”

Newspaper Wall Hanging

Children can make a wall hanging by folding a newspaper.

They can use the newspaper to make a 3D wall hanging.

You will need.

Newspapers
Glue or tape

Paper Bag Vase

When you have a bag of old newspapers and magazines, there are many things that you can do with them. For example, you can make some vases using newspapers or magazines. You will need.

Old newspapers or magazines
Paper cutter
Scissors

How To Make A Paper Bag Vase Using Old Newspapers.

Cut the paper into strips that are 3-4 inches wide and long enough to wrap around the top of your vase (you may want to experiment with different widths). The length depends on how tall your vase is but keep in mind that this will be covered by your flower so make sure it’s not too short!

You may also want to cut two pieces per strip if your vase is very narrow at the top so it has some extra room for decoration later on. Be sure not to cut too much off at once because it gets hard fast when trying this project if there isn’t enough paper left over!

Once done cutting all pieces needed then begin wrapping them around their respective containers until fully covered with one color only (or multiple colors if desired).

Newspaper Photo Frame

Materials.

newspaper (good thing you have a ton of it, right?)
an old frame that you don’t mind painting over (if it’s not already white and blank)
glue gun and glue sticks (you’re going to need a lot)
paintbrush and paint (optional, but your kids will like it if they can help paint their frames)
pencil or pen for drawing on the frame

Christmas Wreath Of Newspaper Rolls

This is a very simple project and it’s good for kids of all ages, including toddlers. You’ll need.

a glue gun (or hot glue gun)
some newspaper rolls or sheets of newspaper or magazine pages
thread and needle (or a sewing machine)

1. Put the thread through the eye of the needle. Tie it in a knot at first so you can’t lose it if your child decides to throw it away.

2. Glue one end of your newspaper roll with hot glue (if using).

3. Wrap that end around itself until you have enough layers to cover up any exposed parts from earlier steps when you’re finished!

4. I hope that was helpful!

Newspaper Mobile Phone/Tablet Stand

A handy stand for your mobile phone, tablet, or laptop.

Materials Needed.

Newspaper (preferably old)
Ruler/Tape Measurer/Pencil

Instructions.

Fold the newspaper into a rectangle using the ruler so it can fit around your device and cut off any excess paper. Then make it smaller by cutting out two triangles from each end of the rectangle (see image below).

You should now have a small square shape with 2 triangular pieces sticking out on each side.

Fold both triangles inwards so they meet at an angle and tape them down to secure them together (see image above).

You now have a stand! If you want to make another one just repeat these steps but use different-sized newspapers for varying devices such as phones, tablets, laptops etcetera!

Paper Basket For Flowers/Fruits

How to make a basket for flowers or fruits with newspaper

Newspaper Basket.

Take some newspaper and fold it into a rectangular shape. Make sure you secure the edges with the glue so that the paper does not tear apart easily. Now, take another piece of paper, cut it according to the size of your basket and place it on top of your folded sheet of newspaper, sealing all sides together.

Cut out additional pieces of this shape until you have enough for each side of your basket (some squares are going to be leftover). You can use these to fill in any extra space at the bottom or top as needed.

After all, sides have been covered with paper squares, tape two opposite ends together so they form an open-ended cylinder; this will be used as a handle when carrying heavy items like watermelons or other fruit/vegetables!

Make A Scrapbook With Old Newspapers

Step 1

Start by collecting old newspaper clippings that interest your child. If you’re making a scrapbook for a teen, try to find something interesting and current (for example, the latest sports scores or movie reviews).

Step 2

Once you’ve collected enough material to make an album, gather what you need to make it happen: scissors, glue, tape, and index cards. Index cards are great because they’re easy to flip through when making the album. Plus they can be used again later on as dividers if needed!

Step 3

Cut out pictures of things that interest your child—maybe he’s been reading about dinosaurs lately? Or maybe she’s interested in space exploration? Anything goes here! Just make sure there isn’t too much text involved because that could get difficult for kids who still need help reading long documents like newspapers or magazines…or even those who just don’t like reading much at all!

Step 4

Give yourself plenty of time before giving up on this project entirely 😉

Origami Swan From Old Newspapers

Origami is a Japanese art of paper folding. The origami swan is one of the most popular origami models among kids.

It’s so popular that you can find instructions for it online, or even buy an origami kit that includes everything you need to make it yourself.

Some people may think that origami is an easy craft to do, but this isn’t always true! Origami requires patience and practice, which are good things for any kid who wants to build up their skills at any kind of art or craft—or just anyone who wants to be better at anything they do!

If your child has been learning how to fold paper into different shapes, then this is a good way for them to practice their skills before moving on to new ones.

Here Are Some Craft Ideas For Kids Based On Newspaper

While it can be fun to teach your child how to read the news, there are many other things you can do with newspapers that allow for creativity and learning.

Here are some craft ideas for kids based on the newspaper.

Make a lantern.

Take a large piece of newspaper and roll it into a tube shape. Use tape to secure the roll so that it doesn’t unravel. Then cut off the ends of each end at an angle (to create a point). Open up and place the candle inside, the light bulb works too! Hang as decoration or use as a nightlight in the baby’s room!

Use as wrapping paper (cut into shapes). This is great if you have friends who recycle their newspapers already or if they don’t mind having new ones wrapped around their gifts—or both! Plus this helps save those trees!

Make vases out of folded paper cups (see directions below) which can hold flowers or other decorative objects like rocks or shells – put on the center table during dinner parties, etc…

Conclusion

The above are some of the creative ideas to make your kids explore the world around them with newspapers. It is a fun way to spend time with them and let them express themselves in creative