Are you looking for a creative DIY idea for children? We're delighted that you've stopped by. These fun paper cups are a great craft project for children aged 5 and up! With colorful paper, some glue and a few cheerful faces, we turn simple leaves into cute cups. This is the perfect opportunity to spend time with your child and create something beautiful together.

Our instructions always include a homemade video and photos for each crafting step. So you can easily follow along at home. The video shows you exactly how to fold and design the mug. The photos also help you with every single step. You can watch everything as often as you like.

This paper cup craft is great fun! The children can decorate the cups with funny faces as they wish. Whether cheerful, sleepy or surprised - there are no limits to the imagination!

DIY paper cups: instructions with photos and description

You need for this craft:

Colored paper
A pair of scissors
Glue
A black pen for drawing
Lots of imagination for funny faces

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DIY paper cup: Instructions with photos and description. Image 1 — **Step 1:** Let's start with the preparation. You will need paper, a pencil, a pen or marker, a ruler and scissors. Important! First cut out a square - in our case 15 x 15 centimeters. Then fold the square in half.

DIY paper cup: Instructions with photos and description. Picture 2 — **Step 2:** Now fold the two edges towards the center and then fold everything together again. Then fold both edges to the center again. It's best to look at the photos.

DIY paper cup: Instructions with photos and description. Image 3 — **Step 3:** Now unfold the sheet again.

DIY paper cup: Instructions with photos and description. Picture 4 — **Step 4:** Cut off one side. Cut into the remaining part at the fold lines. Then glue two opposite sides together to form the cup.

DIY paper cups: Instructions with photos and description. Image 5 — **Step 5:** Now glue the base of the cup all the way around.

DIY paper cup: Instructions with photos and description. Picture 6 — **Step 6:** Now it's time to glue on the handle. Finally, you can paint your mug - done!

DIY ideas for children: good for development

Crafting strengthens important skills in children! They practise their fine motor skills by folding and precise cutting. Working precisely according to instructions promotes concentration and spatial thinking. What's particularly nice is that at the end the children hold a self-made cup in their hands, which they can also design creatively.

Crafting together is not only fun, but also strengthens the relationship between parent and child. Children learn to work patiently on a task and develop a love of creative design. We regularly show you new, exciting craft ideas for the whole family.

DIY ideas for children: thank you for joining us!

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Published on January 29, 2025 by Vitalii Shynakov

Published on: January 29, 2025
From Vitalii Shynakov

Vitalii Shynakov has been working in the areas of online retail, marketing and customer satisfaction since 2012. Until 2022, he was the head of personnel development and online sales department of four successful stores. He has been part of the TutKit.com team since 2024.