Castle crafts are a fun and creative theme, perfect for boys and girls alike. From a classic stone castle to a bright pink princess castle. There are lots of ideas for kids to make, play in, or both!
Castle Crafts
These adorable castle crafts are so much fun to play in!
From a classic medieval castle to giant princess play castles. There is a fun kids’ craft for your kiddo.
We love that these craftivities can bring fairy tales to life and be used in groups or alone.
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When to create these castle ideas
Castles are a great craft to play with all year long. Here are some fun ways to use these simple projects.
- Create them for a princess birthday party.
- Have epic knight battles.
- Paint up peg dolls to create an entire world for imaginary play.
- Create working parts to work on mechanical skills.
- Use them to clean out a recycle bin in a fun way.
- Decorate a bedroom or playroom.
Our Favorite Craft Supplies
When creating these cute castle activities, you are probably going to want to stock up on some supplies.
These craft supplies are perfect for crafting with young kids. While not each of them is used in the crafts below, they are all staples in our craft bin. If you don’t have any on hand, that might be ok. Take a look at the craft first to see whether or not you need them.
- Construction Paper – One of our favorite craft supplies.
- Cardboard – Perfect for using up all those boxes you get in the mail!
- Craft Sticks or popsicle sticks – A classic staple, use them in your craft or to mix paint.
- Kid-Friendly paint – Kids love to get messy! Check out our favorite tips for painting with young children.
- Googly Eyes – You can literally add them to any project and it instantly becomes cuter.
- Tissue Paper – We always have this on hand. Buy it new or use or save it from birthday parties and holidays.
- Toilet Paper/Paper Towel Rolls – A great way to recycle your paper tubes is to use them in crafts!
- Paper Plates – Grab this party supply to create fun crafts.
- Contact Paper – We use this a lot to create suncatcher crafts
- Pipe Cleaners – Their bendy and hold their shape, which makes for some fun creating!
- Coffee Filters – This inexpensive item is fun to create with.
- Pom Poms – Fluffy and always fun.
- Egg Cartons – Recycle these into fantastic crafts!
- Puffy Paint – Makes great snow!!
- Paper Bags – Using this recycled supply is a fun way to make puppets.
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Castle Arts and Crafts
These amazing castle ideas are great for kids to either make or play with. Or both!)
This large castle is so much fun to play in! Use it for a classroom play area or a fun princess birthday party.
Supplies:
Large Cardboard Boxes
Paint
Plastic Tablecloths
Skills:
Imaginative Play
Collect those paper tubes to create this enchanting castle.
Supplies:
TP Rolls
Tissue Box
Cardstock
See the post for the full list.
Skills:
Recycling
Create a sandcastle without having to go to the beach!
Supplies:
Sand Paper
Tissue Paper
See the tutorial for a full list.
This cute cardboard castle uses recycled supplies.
Supplies:
Cardboard
Paper Towel Tubes
Paint
Decorative Items
Skills:
Recycling
Turn your castle into a jewelry box.
Supplies:
Cardboard
Paper Tubes and Cones
Wooden Spools and Clothespins
Decorative Items
Hid your trinkets inside this foam castle craft.
Supplies:
Shoebox and other boxes
Newspaper
Paint
and more. See the post for a full list.
Create a winter castle using sugar cubes!
Supplies:
Sugar Cubes
Paper or playdough
Skills:
Fine Motor
Make a working drawbridge in your castle with this STEAM tutorial.
Supplies:
Cereal Box (or similar)
Yard
Chopsticks or pencils
See the post for a full list.
Skills:
STEAM
This castle is perfect for craft stick fairies to live in!
Supplies:
Craft Sticks
Spoons
Toothpicks
See the post for a complete list.
Skills:
Fine Motor
Stacking and entertainment in one castle.
Supplies:
Cups
Skills:
Stacking
Building
Grab this template and create a 3D paper castle.
Supplies:
Printable
Skills:
Scissor Practice
Other fun crafts you may enjoy
You may enjoy some of these other easy crafts for kids!
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