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36+ Best Cardboard Crafts & Activities For Kids In 2026

July 28, 2020 By Laura This post may contain affiliate links. For more information please read my disclosure

36+ Best Cardboard Crafts & Activities For Kids In 2026

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recycled cardboard box craft examples


If you have a bunch of boxes piling up from all that online shopping and you need something to do with the kids, these super creative cardboard crafts are the perfect activity to try! Whether you’re looking for a DIY learning game to play or a fun way to recycle that leftover pizza box into a creative craft… you’ll find the best ideas and tutorials below

Here are the ones I found:

Table Of Contents
  1. DIY Cardboard Box Puzzle
  2. Pizza Box Learning Game For Kids
  3. Pom Pom Cardboard Activity
  4. Toilet Roll Toucan Craft
  5. Shoe Box DIY Game
  6. Tiny Cardboard Gingerbread Houses
  7. DIY Solar Oven Smores
  8. Cardboard Box Noah’s Ark
  9. Cardboard Box Elevator With Push Buttons
  10. Cardboard Pirate Ship For Kids
  11. DIY Valentine Wreath
  12. Cereal Box Monster Jaws
  13. Cardboard Box Dinosaur
  14. Recycled Cardboard Box Rocket Ship
  15. Recycled Cardboard Food Trucks
  16. Cardboard Box Superhero Hideout
  17. DIY Rainbow Cardboard Craft For Kids
  18. DIY Cardboard Mailbox
  19. Cardboard Butterfly Wing Craft
  20. Seed Mosaic Build A Flower Activity
  21. Cardboard Learning Game For Kids
  22. Scavenger Hunt For Kids
  23. Solar System Learning Craft
  24. Lady Bug Cardboard Craft
  25. Counting Activity With Old Cardboard
  26. Cardboard Animal Craft
  27. Bunny Needs a Haircut
  28. DIY Cardboard Car For Kids
  29. Preschooler Learning Craft
  30. DIY Cardboard Clock Activity
  31. Days Of The Week Craft
  32. Hot Glue Cardboard Stamp Activity
  33. Cardboard Drawing Craft For Kids
  34. Easy Sorting Game With Shoe Box
  35. Fun Dinosaur Foot Print Craft
  36. Matching Game With Cardboard Box
  37. Tissue Box Monsters
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DIY Cardboard Box Puzzle

creative crafts with old shoe boxes
Photo credit: Walking In The Wild on Instagram

A rainbow puzzle?! Yes, please! A rainbow puzzle that you can make at home? Sign me up! Take some paint, and a cardboard box, cut it, draw on it, and let your kids have all the fun. The best part of this one is that they can learn from making it AND playing with it. Perfect!

Pizza Box Learning Game For Kids

things to do with pizza boxes for kids
Photo credit: Cinta & Co on Instagram

Learning about fractions doesn’t have to be a scary and terrible experience. Create a confetti pizza out of a recycled cardboard box and show your kids how fractions work! They won’t even notice they are learning. And, learning through games is the best way to do it for sure!

Pom Pom Cardboard Activity

simple craft tutorials with cardboard
Photo credit: Jade – Raising Little Man on Instagram

Help your little one learn how to spell, recognize, and trace their name. This DIY project is super-easy, yet incredibly useful. All you need is some cardboard, scissors, and glue. So, gather all supplies and get down to work!

Toilet Roll Toucan Craft

easy kids project with cardboard
Photo credit: Cardboard Folk on Instagram

Toucans are such cute birds. So, why not create a few of them? If your kids are getting bored at home… this is the perfect little cardboard craft activity! Once you’re done they would go also buy a fun decoration for their room!

Related Craft Post: Toilet Paper Tube Craft Ideas

Shoe Box DIY Game

at home game for kids with old shoe box
Photo credit: Lisa on Instagram

Running out of ideas for games to play with your kids can be a real struggle. Now, there’s a solution to that problem! Get inspired to revamp a cardboard box and create a traditional Dutch game called “sjoelbak”. Teach your kids how to play it and have some fun!

Tiny Cardboard Gingerbread Houses

diy cardboard ginger bread craft tutorial
Source: Little Red Window

Have you been looking for a project to entertain your kids and spend some time with them at the same time? Here’s one! This DIY project shows you how to create tiny cardboard gingerbread houses and it’s the most fun craft idea ever! You can also use them as the cutest decoration ever!

DIY Solar Oven Smores

kids project with leftover pizza boxes
Source: Desert Chica

Throw together some science and some s’mores and you’ve got yourself the most amazing cardboard science project ever! Take advantage of the scorching sun this summer and enjoy your solar oven made of cardboard. You will be your kids’ newest hero after this one!

Cardboard Box Noah’s Ark

amazon cardboard box project for kids
Source: The Craft Train

Everyone’s imagination runs wild, especially when you’re a kid. Help your kid’s imagination with this fun DIY project. Teach them about Noah and his ark with this cardboard craft that is just perfect for imaginary plays. Amazing!

Cardboard Box Elevator With Push Buttons

fun activity for kids with old amazon boxes
Source: Repeat Crafter Me

Kids love pressing buttons, any and every button! Help them with that obsession and make sure that they no longer press a button they shouldn’t. This recycled box craft shows you how to create an elevator with buttons. Watch your kids take all those elevator rides and enjoy!

Cardboard Pirate Ship For Kids

easy cardboard craft tutorial for boys
Source: Molly Moo

Pirates are the best! Grown-ups and children share that same love for pirates and here’s the perfect tutorial to engage yourself and your kids on a cozy afternoon. The project will take you about an hour, but the fun that your kids can have with this cardboard boat is never-ending

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Welcome! I'm Laura, the founder and creative heart of Crazy Laura. After years of honing my skills in crafting, cooking, and decorating, I launched this site to be your trusted resource for creative living. My mission is to provide you with clear, easy-to-follow tutorials and thoughtfully designed printables that empower you to create with confidence.
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