Printable Paper Crafts
Updated October 2026 · 6 free printables
Fold-up paper craft templates: a dice cube, an animal faces cube, a gift box with a ribbon that lines up, a robot box, a rainbow pyramid and an open-top Easter basket with a handle.
Each template shows solid cut lines, dashed fold lines and gray glue tabs. They are colored and ready to fold, and they make a fun lesson on 3D shapes too.
All 6 Printable Paper Crafts, One by One
Here is a closer look at every page in this collection, with who it's best for and a coloring idea for each one.
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1. Printable Dice Template
A colorful cube net that folds into a real dice with 1 to 6 dots (opposite sides add up to 7, like a store-bought die). Use it for board games, counting games and roll-and-color pages. Print on card stock for a sturdier result. It is made for pre-K and preschool, roughly ages 4 to 5, with big pictures and one number per page.
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2. Animal Faces Cube Template
A cube with a different animal face on each side: chick, teddy bear, pig, bunny, penguin and cow. Roll it and make the animal's sound, or move like the animal on top. Print on card stock for a sturdier result. It is made for pre-K and preschool, roughly ages 4 to 5, with big pictures and one number per page.
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3. Easter Basket Box Template
An open-top Easter basket with egg, chick, bunny, tulip and carrot walls, a grassy border and a separate handle strip. Kids fold up the walls, glue the tabs and fill it with paper eggs or small treats. Print on card stock for a sturdier result. Big pictures and only a few tasks per page make it a gentle start for kindergartners.
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4. Gift Box Template
A blue polka dot gift box with a red ribbon that lines up around the box when it is folded, a bow on top and a To: tag. Fits a small surprise for a birthday, holiday or teacher gift. Print on card stock for a sturdier result. It suits ages 4 to 6, and little ones can count the pictures with a finger.
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5. Rainbow Pyramid Template
A square pyramid net with four colored triangle sides (stars, hearts, circles and diamonds) and a square base. A hands-on way to learn the 3D shape: count its 5 faces, 8 edges and 5 corners. Print on card stock for a sturdier result. Big pictures and only a few tasks per page make it a gentle start for kindergartners.
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6. Robot Cube Box Template
A friendly robot cube: a face with big eyes on the front, a control panel with buttons on the back, gears on the sides and an antenna on top. Fold it, glue it and give your robot a name. Print on card stock for a sturdier result. It suits ages 4 to 6, and little ones can count the pictures with a finger.
Tips for coloring Printable Paper Crafts
- Score the dashed lines with a dull pencil and a ruler before folding for sharp edges.
- Glue one tab at a time and hold it for a few seconds before moving on.
- Let kids do the coloring and folding; a grown-up can handle tricky cuts around small tabs.
Fun facts about Printable Paper Crafts
- A flat pattern that folds into a 3D shape is called a net.
- A cube has 6 faces, 12 edges and 8 corners; a square pyramid has 5 faces, 8 edges and 5 corners.
- There are 11 different nets that fold into a cube.
Fun ways to use your printables
- Use the dice for a roll-and-count game or a homemade board game.
- Roll the animal cube and act out the animal on top.
- Fill the gift box or Easter basket with a small treat or a handwritten note.
How to print
Click Download PDF on any page and print it at 100% on US Letter or A4 paper. Use regular printer paper for crayons and pencils, or cardstock for markers and paint. Every page here is free for home, classroom and party use, so feel free to print as many copies as you need.
Frequently asked questions
What paper should I use?
Card stock (65 to 110 lb) folds crisply and holds its shape. Regular printer paper works for a quick try but the box will be softer.
Which lines do I cut and which do I fold?
Cut on the solid lines and fold on the dashed lines. Fold every dashed line before gluing, then glue the gray tabs inside one at a time.
Is the dice a real dice?
Yes. It has 1 to 6 dots and the opposite sides add up to 7, just like a store-bought die, so it works for board games.
What glue works best?
A glue stick is easiest for kids; for a stronger box use white craft glue or double-sided tape on the tabs.