Make mini papercraft tacos with star decorations by cutting, folding, and gluing paper shells and fillings; assemble tiny tacos to practice fine motor skills.



Step-by-step guide to make mini papercraft tacos with DIY Star CraftyTaco
Step 1
Gather all the materials on a clear table so you can reach everything easily.
Step 2
Pick one color for your taco shells and one or two colors for the fillings.
Step 3
Fold a sheet of shell-colored paper in half to make a clean center fold.
Step 4
Use your pencil to draw a semicircle along the folded edge about the size of your palm.
Step 5
Cut out the semicircle shape along the pencil line with scissors.
Step 6
Unfold the cut paper to reveal a full circle and place it flat on the table.
Step 7
Gently fold the circle in half again to form the taco shell shape.
Step 8
Cut small strips and tiny shapes from the filling-colored paper to make lettuce cheese and salsa pieces.
Step 9
Add details to the paper fillings with your coloring materials to make them look yummy.
Step 10
Put a thin line of glue inside the folded shell where the fillings will sit.
Step 11
Press the paper fillings into the glued area so they peek out like real taco fillings.
Step 12
Make star decorations using star stickers or by punching/cutting small star shapes from scrap paper.
Step 13
Glue the star decorations onto the outside of each mini taco shell to make CraftyTacos shine.
Step 14
Share photos of your finished mini papercraft tacos on DIY.org.
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!


Help!?
What can I use instead of shell-colored paper if I don't have it?
If you don't have shell-colored paper, use a plain white sheet or paper plate colored with crayons or paint or any construction paper, then follow the step to fold it in half and draw the semicircle along the folded edge.
My paper taco keeps opening or the fillings fall out — how can I fix that?
If the shell won't stay folded or fillings fall out, add a thin line of stronger glue or a small piece of clear tape inside the folded shell and trim the paper filling strips to smaller sizes before pressing them into the glued area.
How can I adapt these steps for younger or older children?
For preschoolers, pre-cut the semicircles and filling strips and let them stick on pre-made star stickers, while older kids can freehand draw and cut the semicircle, make tiny filling shapes, add detailed coloring, and punch their own stars.
How can we make the mini papercraft tacos more special or turn them into a bigger project?
To enhance the activity, decorate the star decorations with glitter or sequins, use patterned scrap paper for fillings, and glue finished tacos onto a folded paper-plate display or string them into a garland for sharing or photos on DIY.org.
Watch videos on how to make mini papercraft tacos with DIY Star CraftyTaco
Facts about paper crafts for kids
✂️ Paper was invented in China around 105 AD — Cai Lun is traditionally credited with improving papermaking.
⭐ Tiny folded paper "lucky stars" are a popular mini papercraft and make great inspiration for small star decorations on mini tacos.
🧠 Making small, fiddly crafts like mini papercraft tacos helps kids build fine motor skills, hand–eye coordination, and patience.
🧩 Papercraft covers cutting, folding, and gluing paper into shapes; origami is a related art that uses only folds (no cuts or glue).
🌮 Tacos are a classic Mexican street food with roots that go back long before modern times — they're a delicious cultural staple.


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