20+ Sun Crafts For Kids With Easy, Happy Ideas
Warm sunshine, bright paper, and easy cut-and-paste ideas can turn an ordinary afternoon into something cheerful. Sun crafts for kids are especially fun right now because they fit the kind of simple, hands-on creativity families and classrooms are loving.
From quick rainy-day projects to sunny wall decor, sun crafts for kids offer kid-friendly ways to make bold, happy shapes with everyday supplies. They are easy to save for later, simple to set up, and perfect when you want something playful that still feels practical.
Smiley Paper Plate Sun
A bright paper plate sun with a cheerful smile instantly brings happy sunshine to any kid’s craft time.
What you need
- 1 paper plate
- 1 yellow construction paper
- 1 glue stick
- 1 pair of scissors
- 1 black marker
- 1 pink paper circle
- 1 set of googly eyes
How to make it
- Cut yellow paper into long sunray strips
- Glue the strips around the back of the paper plate
- Add googly eyes, pink cheeks, and a smiling mouth
- Let the glue dry before displaying
Handprint Rainbow Sun Craft
Bright handprints turn into a cheerful sun with a sweet smile and a soft rainbow feel. It makes a happy wall display that kids love to show off.
What you need
- Yellow paper plate or cardstock circle
- Yellow and orange washable paint
- White paper
- Glue
- Black marker or crayon
How to make it
- Paint little hands with yellow and orange paint and press them onto white paper
- Let the handprints dry and trim them out if needed
- Glue the handprints around a yellow circle to form sunny rays
- Draw a simple smiling face in the center and let the craft dry
Sun Catcher Paper Plate Sun
A bright paper plate sun brings a cheerful glow to any window and makes a lovely little spring or summer decoration.
What you need
- 1 paper plate
- Yellow and orange tissue paper
- 1 Pair of scissors
- 1 Glue stick or craft glue
- 1 Piece of string or yarn
How to make it
- Cut a Sun Shape From The Paper Plate With Pointed Rays Around The Edge
- Tear Or Cut The Tissue Paper Into Small Pieces
- Glue The Tissue Paper Over The Center Of The Sun And Let The Colors Overlap
- Punch A Hole At The Top And Tie On String For Hanging
Pleated Paper Sun
A cheerful pleated paper sun brings a bright, happy face to any kids’ craft collection. The layered ruffled rings give it a soft, sunny texture that feels playful and easy to love.
What you need
- Yellow paper cupcake liners
- Glue stick or craft glue
- Black and pink paper circles
- Yellow cardstock or construction paper
How to make it
- Flatten several yellow cupcake liners and layer them into a round sun shape
- Glue the layered liners onto a yellow paper base
- Add black eyes, a curved smile, and pink cheeks to make a friendly face
- Let the glue dry completely before displaying the finished sun
Polka Dot Sun Ornament
A bright smiling sun like this brings a cheerful handmade touch to any window, doorknob, or classroom display. The rounded face and soft ribbon loop make it feel extra sweet and easy to love.
What you need
- Yellow paper plates
- Yellow craft sticks
- Non-toxic paint or marker for the face
- Pink paper or stickers for cheeks
- Yellow polka dot ribbon
- Glue
- Scissors
How to make it
- Cut a circle from a yellow paper plate for the sun’s face
- Glue yellow craft sticks around the back edge to form the rays
- Add simple eyes, a smile, and pink cheeks to the front
- Attach a loop of polka dot ribbon at the top for hanging
Paper Loop Sunshine
A bright paper loop sun like this brings cheerful color to any kids’ craft table. The layered rays and smiling face give it a friendly, sunny look that feels playful and easy to love.
What you need
- Yellow construction paper
- Orange construction paper
- Glue stick
- Scissors
- Black marker
- Pink paper or crayon
How to make it
- Cut a large yellow circle for the sun’s face and several long paper strips for the rays
- Loop each strip and glue or staple the ends together
- Attach the loops around the back of the circle, alternating yellow and orange
- Draw on the eyes, smile, and cheeks to finish the happy face
Yarn-Wrapped Smiley Sun
A cheerful yarn-wrapped sun like this brings a soft, cozy texture to a bright kid-friendly craft. The smiling face and pointed rays make it extra sweet for a sunny window, classroom wall, or cheerful seasonal display.
What you need
- Yellow cardboard or cardstock circle
- Yellow yarn
- Small scraps of black and pink paper
- Glue stick or craft glue
- Scissors
How to make it
- Cut out a cardboard circle and several pointed sun rays
- Glue the rays around the back of the circle to form the sun shape
- Wrap yellow yarn around the circle until the front is fully covered
- Add paper eyes, cheeks, and a smile to finish the happy face
Sunny Sponge Print Art
Bright sponge prints and a happy face make this cheerful sun craft feel playful and full of warmth.
What you need
- Yellow construction paper
- Orange and yellow paint
- Sponge pieces
- Black marker
- Glue stick
- Cotton balls or paper clouds
How to make it
- Cut a yellow circle for the sun and draw a simple face on it
- Dip sponge pieces into orange and yellow paint and stamp rays around the circle
- Let the paint dry completely so the colors stay bold
- Glue on fluffy cotton ball clouds to finish the sunny scene
Sun And Cloud Collage
A cheerful sun with soft cloud cutouts makes a bright little scene that feels happy and gentle.
What you need
- White paper or cardstock
- Yellow tissue paper or paint
- Glue stick or school glue
- Black marker
- Scissors
How to make it
- Cut a large circle for the sun and several strip pieces for the rays
- Cover the circle with yellow tissue paper or paint for a warm glowing look
- Glue the rays around the circle and add a simple smiling face with a black marker
- Cut out fluffy cloud shapes and place them beside the sun for a sweet sky scene
Sunny Fingerprint Sky Scene
A cheerful sunshine scene turns simple fingerprints into a bright, happy sky kids will love making. The soft dotted rays, smiling sun, and fluffy clouds give the whole craft a playful, hand-stamped charm.
What you need
- White cardstock or construction paper
- Yellow, orange, and blue washable paint
- Black marker or crayon
- Green paper or green paint
How to make it
- Paint or glue a bright yellow circle in the center of the paper
- Dip fingertips into yellow and orange paint to stamp sun rays all around the circle
- Draw a smiling face on the sun and add small rosy cheeks
- Finish with blue clouds and green hills at the bottom
Felt Sunshine Face
A soft felt sun face gives kids a cheerful little sunshine they can proudly display or gift. The layered rays, rosy cheeks, and simple smile make it feel extra sweet and handmade.
What you need
- Yellow felt
- Orange felt
- Pink felt
- Black felt
- Craft glue
- Needle and thread or fabric glue
- Scissors
How to make it
- Cut a large yellow circle for the sun’s face and several pointed ray shapes from yellow and orange felt
- Arrange the rays behind the circle until the sun looks full and bright
- Glue or stitch the face layers together, then add black eyes, pink cheeks, and a curved smile
- Let everything dry flat before hanging the sunny decoration or using it as a playful craft topper
Rainbow Sun Wall Art
A bright rainbow sun makes a cheerful little wall display that feels happy and playful. The bold colors and simple shapes give it a sweet handmade look kids will love.
What you need
- Yellow cardstock or construction paper
- Rainbow-colored paper strips
- Black paper for the eyes and smile
- Pink paper or blush paper for the cheeks
- Glue stick or craft glue
- Scissors
How to make it
- Cut a large yellow circle for the sun face and short yellow strips for the rays
- Glue the rays around the back of the circle in a sunburst pattern
- Cut and layer rainbow arches from the largest to the smallest, then glue them below the sun
- Add paper eyes, cheeks, and a curved smile to finish the cheerful face
Fluffy Pom-Pom Sunshine
A soft pom-pom sun makes a cheerful little centerpiece with a bright face and puffy clouds below. The bold colors and fuzzy texture give it a playful, cozy look kids will love.
What you need
- Blue cardstock or construction paper
- Yellow pom-poms
- White pom-poms
- Glue
- Googly eyes
- Black marker
- Yellow paper strips
How to make it
- Cut a large blue circle or arch for the sky background and glue it to your base
- Arrange yellow paper strips around the top half to make sun rays
- Glue yellow pom-poms in the center, then add googly eyes and draw a happy smile
- Finish by clustering white pom-poms along the bottom to make fluffy clouds
Playful Clay Sunshine Face
A cheerful clay sun brings a soft, handmade glow to any shelf or desk. The rounded face, rosy cheeks, and textured rays give it a bright, happy look kids will love.
What you need
- Yellow modeling clay
- Orange modeling clay
- Black, Pink, and yellow clay tools
How to make it
- Roll a large yellow ball and flatten it into a smooth circle
- Shape alternating yellow and orange teardrops for the rays
- Press small black eyes, pink cheeks, and a curved smile onto the face
- Arrange the rays evenly around the circle and press them gently in place
Puffy Paper Sun Face
A bright puffy paper sun face brings instant cheer with its folded rays and sweet smiling center. The layered look gives it a soft, sunny texture that feels playful and happy.
What you need
- Yellow cardstock or construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue stick or craft glue
- Black marker
- Pink paper or blush crayons
How to make it
- Cut a large yellow circle for the sun’s face and a second sheet into an even strip or pleated round for the rays
- Fold the outer piece back and forth to make the fluffy sunburst shape
- Glue the face circle in the center of the folded rays
- Draw or add the eyes, smile, and pink cheeks to finish the happy expression
Golden Paper Petal Sun
Bright paper layers give this cheerful sun a full, glowing look that feels happy on a desk, shelf, or classroom display.
What you need
- Yellow construction paper
- Orange construction paper
- Black and pink paper scraps
- Glue stick
- Scissors
How to make it
- Cut one large yellow circle for the sun’s face and several pointed petal shapes from yellow and orange paper
- Glue the petals around the circle in overlapping layers to make a full sunburst
- Add two black oval eyes, pink cheeks, and a curved smile from paper scraps
- Let the glue dry flat before displaying the sunny craft
Cheerful Toilet Roll Sun
A bright little sunshine face turns an ordinary cardboard tube into a happy desk buddy or window display. The long paper rays and sweet smile give it a playful, kid-friendly charm.
What you need
- 1 cardboard toilet paper tube
- Yellow construction paper
- Glue stick
- Googly eyes
- Pink paper circles
- Black marker
- Scissors
How to make it
- Wrap the tube with yellow paper and glue it in place
- Cut several yellow paper strips for the sun rays
- Glue the strips around the back of the tube so they fan out evenly
- Add googly eyes, pink cheeks, and a curved marker smile
Pressed Flower Sunshine
Pressed petals turn into a bright little sunshine with a soft, garden-inspired feel. The layered yellow center and simple stem rays make it look cheerful, calm, and perfect for a handmade display.
What you need
- White cardstock or heavyweight paper
- Yellow pressed flower petals
- Small dried twigs or stems
- Glue stick or craft glue
How to make it
- Arrange the pressed yellow petals in a circle-like sun shape on the cardstock
- Layer smaller petals in the center to build a full sunny flower look
- Glue thin twigs or stems around the circle as rays
- Finish with a row of pressed leaves and blossoms along the bottom edge
Button Sunburst Collage
A button sunburst collage adds such a bright, cheerful look to a simple paper background. The layered circles make the center feel warm and full, while the button rays give it a playful handmade charm.
What you need
- Yellow and orange buttons in assorted sizes
- White cardstock or poster board
- Glue
- Pencil
How to make it
- Lightly sketch a circle in the center of the cardstock
- Glue buttons close together to fill the circle
- Arrange longer button lines around the circle for sun rays
- Let the glue dry flat before displaying it
Happy Sun Mobile
Bright sunshine, soft clouds, and dangling color make this cheerful sun mobile feel light, playful, and full of happy nursery charm.
What you need
- Yellow cardstock or construction paper
- Orange cardstock or construction paper
- White paper for clouds
- Colored paper strips
- Yellow star cutouts
- Glue stick
- Scissors
- String or thin twine
- Hole punch
How to make it
- Cut a large yellow circle and several orange sun rays
- Glue the rays behind the circle and add a smiling face with pink cheeks
- Cut out cloud shapes, stars, and long paper strips, then punch small holes for hanging
- Tie the pieces to string, attach them under the sun, and finish with a loop at the top for hanging