Paper Van Craft For Kids in Minutes (Quick & Easy)

Have you ever heard your child plead, ‘I’m bored, there’s nothing to do?

Well, those days are over!

Today, we’re diving into the wonderful world of paper crafts, and not just any paper crafts, we’re building a fantastic paper van craft for kids.

Hold on, don’t worry, this isn’t your average origami project that leaves you with a crumpled mess and a defeated sigh.

This paper van is easy enough for even the littlest crafters (with a little adult supervision, of course).

I have shared the complete step by step process to make this paper Van craft (along with the images) in this article below.

Step 1: The Making of the Template

I started by sketching the outlines of the paper van with a pencil.

After making the necessary corrections and finalizing the design, I went over the outlines with a black marker pen to make them clear and easy to follow for cutting out the shapes.

Finally, I uploaded this completed template to my blog for you to download and use at your convenience

Step 2: Van Paper Template Source

Just like with my other craft projects, you can download a ready-made template for this paper van on my blog.

It’s there for your convenience, so you can skip the sketching and jump right into the fun part.

But hey, if you’re feeling creative, feel free to design your own template.

Just make sure to include clear outlines for the shapes you want to cut out.

Step 3: Getting the cutouts ready

Once you’ve downloaded and printed the template (or created your own masterpiece), it’s time to grab the scissors and colorful paper.

I used sunshine yellow for the main body of the van, but the sky’s the limit.

Feel free to pick your favorite colors, or get creative with a mix of blue, black, grey, and red just like I did to bring this paper van to life.

Step 4: The Assembling of the paper van

With all the colorful pieces cut out, it’s time to assemble our paper van.

First, I laid down the main body piece as the base as seen in image 4.1 above (Yellow color).

Next, I added the black strip, carefully positioning it in the center of the van’s base as seen in image 4.2 above.

Step 5: Attaching The Front and Back Guards

Next up, I ensured that our van is super safe for all its adventures by adding these cool red bumper guards to the front and back.

Just like real vans, they’ll protect our paper creation from any bumps or bruises it might encounter on its travels.

You can do something similar, and once the guards are secured, it’s time to move on to the next steps.

Step 6: Assembling the Tires and Lights

No van is complete without wheels.

Let’s attach these awesome round cutouts as our tires.

We all know how important it is to see clearly, especially at night.

To make sure our van is safe for any nighttime adventures, I have added headlights and bright red taillights to signal to other drivers (Refer to the images above).

Step 7: Assembling the Driver’s Window Glass

Every good driver needs a clear view, so I added the window pieces to make our van complete.

The bigger one goes on the driver’s side so they can see where they’re going.

Now, to make the driver’s window extra cool, we’ll add a thin black strip right next to it.

Finally, no driver is complete without a trusty side mirror, let’s stick that on so they can see behind them while they turn and reverse (safety first).

Step 8: Assembling the passenger’s Windows

Next up, I attached the windows in the back.

You will need to stick them one by one, making sure they line up like a team of tiny detectives.

Don’t forget to leave a little space between each window so they all have some breathing space.

Once those windows are in place, our paper van is officially road-worthy.

Here’s how the final project of paper van craft should look like:

Video Walkthrough of Paper Van Craft For Kids

Final Thoughts

This paper van craft is a delightful and engaging activity for children of all ages.

While engaging your kids into such types of projects, encourage them to personalize their vans.

Stickers, markers, and glitter can add a unique touch.

Let them design their dream vacation van, a superhero mobile, or a delivery truck.

While crafting, discuss the different parts of a van and their functions. Talk about road safety and the importance of following traffic rules (It’s a learning opportunity).

Lastly, for your reference I have also shared the complete video walkthrough of this paper van craft on our official YouTube channel (hope it helps to ease the making process).

Note: If you have a similar design or any craft idea that you would like us to document, feel free to comment and let us know as we will try our level best to make it available to everyone.

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