10 tissue paper crafts to make with the kids this summer holiday
Looking for an easy and affordable way to keep kids entertained? We have the answer – tissue paper crafts! Despite only requiring a few materials, the possibilities are truly endless when it comes to this fun and tactile craft.
There’s a wealth of tissue paper crafts for kids available online, and we’ve picked out our very favourite to get you feeling inspired. With everything from delicate tissue paper flowers to beautiful suncatchers, you’re bound to find a project your little one will love making (and showing off in their bedroom!).
Browse our tissue paper crafts for kids and introduce children to a new hobby that will unlock their creativity.
10 tissue paper crafts for kids
1. Tissue paper flowers
These beautiful tissue flowers are the perfect project for encouraging kids’ creativity to blossom. Follow our step-by-step tutorial here on Gathered and craft blooms using just brightly coloured tissue paper and craft wire.
If your child gets the tissue paper crafting bug and makes several flowers, why not turn them into a stunning garland? We've included a section showing you how at the end of the article.
Head to our tutorial on how to make tissue paper flowers here on Gathered. If you love this craft idea, check out our other paper flower garland tutorial, which uses crepe paper and coloured card for a different look.
2. Pom pom pineapple craft
This tissue paper craft for kids looks good enough to eat! Create tropical pineapples with the signature spiky look by layering tissue paper pom poms. Complete by cutting out some green leaves for the top. This super sweet craft would make a fantastic decoration for Hawaiian-themed parties!
- Find out how to make paper pom poms into pineapples here on Gathered.
3. Honeycomb tissue paper pumpkin
If you hate all the mess that comes with pumpkin carving, why not make the iconic Halloween fruit from paper? Our tutorial uses honeycomb tissue paper to give these fuss-free pumpkins plenty of texture.
Watch kids whip them up in no time and create their very own indoor pumpkin patch.
- Learn how to make a honeycomb paper pumpkin with Gathered.
4. Tissue paper rainbow
Tissue paper crafts for kids that double as decor get a big yes from us! Create textured rainbows with Craftidly’s easy tutorial and free template, then hang them up to brighten plain walls.
- Head to the tissue paper rainbow tutorial on Craftidly.
5. Cherry blossom craft
This craft idea from Toddler At Play is the perfect way to celebrate the start of spring. Get tiny tots to replicate seasonal blossom by scrunching up pink tissue paper and sticking it to a drawing of a tree branch. Why not frame the finished work of art and enjoy spring’s beauty year round?
- Find the full cherry blossom craft tutorial on Toddler At Play.
Keep kids entertained all year long!
Check out our collection of easy crafts for kids for every season and holiday, and encourage children to explore their creativity all year.
6. Tissue paper suncatcher
Invite colourful light into your home with this fantastic tissue paper craft for kids. Koro Cinco Cats breaks down how to create a stunning suncatcher and provides a printable template to use. It’s the purr-fect craft activity for little cat lovers!
- Go to the suncatcher tutorial on Koro Cinco Cats.
7. Popsicle tissue paper craft
These colourful tissue paper ice lollies from inspiremyplay are super cool!
Keep the kids busy over the school holidays by getting stuck into this summery craft activity. All you need is some special bleeding tissue paper, glossy photo paper or card, and popsicle sticks. It's a great excuse to treat the whole family to some refreshing lollies, which will definitely win you a few extra brownie points!
8. Fire breathing dragon craft
Reuse an old toilet roll to create the head of a dragon, then add strips of red and orange tissue paper to represent blazing flames. Kids will love blowing through the tube to make their mythical creature breathe fire.
- Go to the dragon craft tutorial on One Little Project.
9. Lion tissue paper craft
This roar-some craft idea is perfect for kids who are wild at heart! Follow Raise Curious Kids’ tutorial and get children to create a majestic lion’s head, using a paper plate for the face and orange and yellow tissue for the mane. Once it’s finished, showcase it in your home to fill them with pride (excuse the pun!)
- Find out how to make this easy lion craft on Raise Curious Kids.
10. Tissue paper butterflies
Make these elegant tissue paper butterflies from Country Hill Cottage and let kids’ creativity soar! Pick up some paper in your child’s favourite shades, then decorate their bedroom with these vibrant, fluttery friends.
- Head to the tissue paper butterflies tutorial on Country Hill Cottage.
Try these tissue paper crafts for kids
If you’re looking for a craft project to keep youngsters busy, these tissue paper crafts for kids are a brilliant option. You only need a few supplies to get started, such as glue and, of course, tissue paper, which you may already have at home. Give them a go today and let children discover the joys of creating something amazing by folding, snipping and glueing colourful paper.
Discover more paper crafts children will love
If your child loves crafting with paper, head to our round-up of fun paper crafts for kids for lots of inspiration for their next project. From paper mache makes to origami, there’s something for kids of all ages and abilities.
