My kid has been begging for an aquarium for his room–but real fish tanks are a lot of work! Here’s a fin-tasktic collection of DIY paper fish your kids can make for an entire ocean of decorations! Tape them to the walls, hang them from the ceiling, or stick them in a cardboard box to make a cool faux aquarium that never needs fish food or water changes!
Easy Paper Shark
This paper shark is a breeze to make, and includes directions on making him a construction paper & tissue paper habitat.
Egg Carton Shark
Here’s a cute 3D shark made from painted egg cartons.
Black Glue Shark & Sea Horse
These cuties are made with black glue and water color–they can be stuck to you wall as is or used as bookmarks.
Stain Glass Sharks
Here’s another take on faux stain glass–click to get a free printable so it super easy for your kids to complete.
Cupcake Octopus
This adorable octopus is made from a festive cupcake liner.
Here Fishy Fishy!
Let’s get to the fish! We found a whole school of really clever fish your kids can make to decorate their room, your fridge or a cardboard box aquarium!
Rainbow Fish
Here’s a classic–the Rainbow Fish! Click the image to see their short cut for awesome scales that any kid can make.
Paper Fish with Sequins
I love these 3D fish–so simple and yet they’ll look so cool. Plus, what kid can resist a craft that lets you use a stapler?
Button Fish
This craft is perfect for little ones–simple shapes and buttons are all you need.
Paper Plate Fish
The timeless paper plate fish–with a twist!
Paper Roll Fish
Recycle a few paper rolls into super cool fish with paint and foam.
Egg Carton Goldfish
How cute is that! Simple to make, but very realistic!
Other Aquatic Friends to Craft
Starfish Water Color
This colorful starfish is made with black glue and water colors.
Starfish Texture Art
You’ll have to click the link to find the secret to this texture art! (You’ll love it!)
Paper Roll Sea Horse Puppets
You’ll never guess these were just cardboard tubes!
Paper Weaving Sea Horse
I really love the paper weaving in this one! Also shows how to make the background so it’s a complete work of art.
Jelly Fish
This has to be the cutest jelly fish I’ve seen on the internet. Plus, it’s so simple that kids of any age can craft them.
Jelly Fish Streamers
Ok, not exactly a paper craft, but these were made by PRESCHOOLERS! So cute you’ll want to hang them in your kid’s room.
