Ever looked up at the night sky and felt a sense of wonder? Let’s bring that magic down to earth with some fun and easy astronaut crafts.
Toilet Paper Roll Astronaut
An empty toilet roll becomes an astronaut buddy with just some paper and imagination. Wrap it up in a spacesuit, add a helmet, and your mini astronaut is ready for cosmic missions. If you enjoy this craft, check out our I’m Not a Turkey project ideas for more creative fun.
Astronaut Paper Bag Puppet
Transform a simple lunch sack into a pretend astronaut friend. Cut, glue, and decorate with provided templates, then let the puppet take off on space adventures! If you enjoy this craft, explore our easy lunch bag drawing ideas for more creative projects.
Galaxy in a Jar
Create a mesmerizing galaxy in a jar using glitter, water, and cotton balls. It’s a calming, sensory delight that captures the stars beautifully. Explore more DIY sensory bottles to keep your kids engaged.
DIY Rocket Ship
Turn a cardboard tube into a colorful rocket ship. With some construction paper and glue, your rocket is ready to launch into imaginary space. Explore more creative cardboard tube crafts to keep the fun going.
Marbled Planets Art
Swirl colors on a paper plate to create unique marbled planets. It’s a low-mess painting technique that’s perfect for little artists. Explore more daycare painting ideas to inspire your next craft session.
Paper Plate Solar System Mobile
Hang a solar system mobile with colorful paper planets. This craft is as educational as it is fun, teaching about planetary order.
Aluminum Foil Moon Rocks
Crumple aluminum foil into moon rocks for tactile play. These shiny creations add an imaginative touch to space-themed games.
Pipe Cleaner Constellations
Create constellations using pipe cleaners and beads. It’s a hands-on way to learn about star patterns and the night sky. If you enjoy these projects, explore our night sky drawing ideas for more creative inspiration.
Galaxy Chalk Pastel Art
Blend chalk pastels on black paper to make galaxy art. This technique creates stunning, colorful cosmos scenes. Explore more ideas for drawing on black paper to expand your artistic skills.
Pom-Pom Moon Prints
Use pom-poms dipped in paint to make moon prints. These craters on black paper mimic the moon’s surface beautifully.
Melted Pony Bead Suncatcher Solar System
Melt pony beads in cookie cutters to create a solar system suncatcher. Hang it in a window for a colorful display. Explore more space crafts for kids to continue your planetary project.
Paper Roll Rocket Ships
Decorate toilet paper rolls to make rocket ships. With added fins and a nose cone, they’re ready for takeoff. If you have extra rolls left over, check out these chic toilet paper holder ideas to organize your bathroom.
Handprint Astronauts
Capture your child’s handprint to create a personalized astronaut. Add a helmet and space gear for a unique keepsake.
DIY Straw Rockets
Launch a simple paper straw rocket with a puff of air. It’s a fun demonstration of basic propulsion at home.
Astronaut Helmet Crowns
Make helmet crowns from paper to wear as astronauts. These fun headpieces are perfect for space-themed parties.
Rocket Corner Bookmarks
Fold and decorate paper into a corner bookmark shaped like a rocket. It’s a handy craft that keeps their place in space books. Explore more fun paper craft ideas to keep kids entertained.

