Looking for a fun summer craft that kids can personalize in tons of different ways? This DIY sunglasses craft is such a simple and creative activity for kids of all ages. Using our printable glasses template, children can make their own paper eyeglasses and decorate them with colors, stickers, glitter, markers, or anything else they love.

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These awesome glasses are perfect for pretend play, summer camps, classroom lesson plans, birthday parties, or just a crafty afternoon at home.

The plain template makes it easy to create different designs and styles, so every pair of paper glasses turns out unique.

This paper eyeglasses craft page is quick to prepare and uses only a few basic supplies, making it a perfect way to keep little hands busy with some fun coloring and creative decorating ideas.

Materials Needed for your DIY Glasses

You only need a few simple supplies for this fun summer craft:

Printable glasses template (download at the end of this blog post)
Construction paper
Glue
Scissors

You can also add crayons, markers, paint, sequins, gems, feathers, stickers or whatever items you want to decorate your own paper eyeglasses.

How to Make the DIY Paper Glasses

Follow along with the simple step by step below to make your own diy paper glasses or sunglasses for any occasion.

DIY Sunglasses Craft

Make your own colorful paper glasses with this fun and easy printable craft for kids! These DIY paper eyeglasses are perfect for decorating, pretend play, parties, summer fun, and creative dress-up activities.

Materials

Printable glasses template
Scissors
Glue
Construction paper
Cellophane
Markers
Decorations

Tools

Printer for template

Instructions

Print and cut the template pieces. Trace the sunglasses template onto construction paper or cardstock, then carefully cut out all the pieces again.
The template includes the main glasses frame, the side piece sections, and the front frame's side tabs that help hold everything together.
Assemble the paper glasses by attaching the side piece sections to the front frame using glue. Fold the tabs where needed so the glasses can curve comfortably around the face.
Make sure the eye holes are fully cut out before wearing the glasses.
Now comes the really fun part - decorating. Kids can design their paper glasses any way they want. Add bright colors, patterns, polka dots, stripes, glitter, stickers, or even draw favorite characters on them.
There are so many creative decorating ideas to try, and each pair of awesome glasses will look completely different.
To turn your paper glasses into pretend sunglasses, cut small pieces of dark cellophane, such as dark purple or black, and glue them behind the eye holes.
You can also use different colors of cellophane to make rainbow glasses, which is such a fun effect and something we have done before with similar crafts.

Just remind kids that these are pretend sunglasses for crafting and dress-up. They do not give real sun protection, so they should not be used instead of proper sunglasses outside.

This printable glasses template is such a fun activity because it mixes crafting with imaginative play. Once kids finish decorating, they can wear their paper eyeglasses around the house, use them for dress-up, or even put on a pretend fashion show.

It is also a great activity for classrooms, camps, library programs, and summer lesson plans because the printable files are easy to prep ahead of time.

Since the template is simple to cut and assemble, it works well for kids of all ages with a little supervision for younger children.

Creative Decorating Ideas

There are endless ways to customize these glasses templates. Here are a few ideas kids might enjoy:

Rainbow sunglasses
Animal print frames
Superhero glasses
Sparkly glam sunglasses
Beach-themed summer shades
Funny oversized party glasses
Neon color designs
Favorite sports team colors

You can even print multiple printable files so kids can make a whole collection of different shapes and styles.

Check out these rainbow vision glasses versions we made a few years ago

DIY Rainbow Vision Glasses

Download the Printable Glasses Template

Ready to make your own paper eyeglasses? Simply download the printable glasses template PDF and print it at home. You can use regular printer paper, cardstock, or trace the template onto thicker construction paper for extra durability.

This easy craft is a perfect way to encourage creativity while giving kids something they can actually wear and enjoy afterward.

Terms of use: The glasses templates are free for personal use and classroom use.

This printable glasses craft is such a fun and easy activity for creative kids. Whether they design colorful paper glasses, sparkly party frames, or pretend sunglasses with cellophane lenses, there are so many ways to make each pair unique.

It’s a great screen-free activity for summer, classroom crafts, parties, or rainy afternoons at home.

We hope your kids have so much fun creating and decorating their own paper eyeglasses, and if you make them, be sure to share the blog post with friends and family so they can join in too!

More Printable Glasses Templates and Dress-Up Crafts for Kids

If your kids enjoyed making these paper glasses, be sure to check out our other printable glasses templates too. We have different themes and styles for holidays, dress-up fun, classroom activities, and imaginative play, so there are plenty more creative designs to try.

DIY Rainbow Vision Glasses

More Summer Crafts and Activities for Kids

If your kids had much fun making these paper glasses, be sure to check out more fun summer craft ideas, printable activities, coloring pages, and creative projects here on In The Playroom. We love simple crafts that spark imagination and keep kids creating on a daily basis.

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And if you make these DIY sunglasses, don’t forget to share the blog post with friends and family so they can make their own awesome glasses too!

Materials Needed for your DIY Glasses

How to Make the DIY Paper Glasses