15 Easy Letter L Crafts for Kids Who Love to Create

Keeping kids busy can be hard, especially on rainy days or when you need a quick classroom activity. If you’re looking for simple, low-mess projects that still feel exciting, these Letter L crafts are perfect.

Each idea is easy to set up, teaches the letter shape or a word that starts with L, and looks bright on a bulletin board or fridge.

Browse this list to find fun, fast inspiration, then pick a favorite and jump right in to creating.

1. Paper Plate Lion Face

This craft makes a round, sunny lion with a fluffy paper mane and a big letter L nose. Kids love snipping the mane and choosing bold colors, and the simple shape is great for beginners.

Materials Needed:

1. Paper plate (plain or painted yellow)
2. Construction paper (orange, brown, and black)
3. Glue stick
4. Safety scissors
5. Marker for facial details

How to make it:

1. 1. Paint or color the paper plate yellow; let it dry.
2. 2. Cut strips of orange and brown paper for the mane and glue them around the plate’s edge.
3. 3. Cut a black letter L for the nose and add eyes, whiskers, and a smile with paper or marker.
4. 4. Fluff the mane strips outward and display your roaring Letter L lion.

2. L Is for Ladybug Collage

This project makes a big letter L filled with red and black ladybug spots and tiny paper wings. Kids enjoy placing dots and adding little antennae, making it a playful way to remember the letter.

Materials Needed:

1. Printable or hand-drawn large letter L on cardstock
2. Red and black construction paper
3. Glue stick
4. Googly eyes (optional)
5. Black marker

How to make it:

1. 1. Cut small red ovals and black dots from paper.
2. 2. Glue the red ovals along the L shape, then add black dots on top.
3. 3. Attach eyes and draw antennae and a line down each “ladybug” back.
4. 4. Let dry and hang as a bright letter poster.

3. Popsicle Stick Llama

This cute llama uses popsicle sticks to form a big L body with a fuzzy yarn “wool” blanket. Kids love the funny face and adding colorful patterns on the saddle.

Materials Needed:

1. 4–5 popsicle sticks
2. White paint or white paper to wrap sticks
3. Glue
4. Yarn or felt for a saddle/blanket
5. Markers and googly eyes (optional)

How to make it:

1. 1. Glue sticks into a strong letter L shape; let dry.
2. 2. Paint the sticks white or wrap with white paper.
3. 3. Add a small paper llama head, ears, and a yarn or felt saddle with simple patterns.
4. 4. Draw eyes and a smile; set up to display standing or on a card.

4. Leafy Letter L Nature Art

This craft turns real leaves into a textured letter L on cardboard. Kids enjoy exploring outside and choosing different shapes and greens for a natural look.

Materials Needed:

1. Cardboard or thick paper base
2. Fresh or dried leaves (varied sizes)
3. White glue
4. Scissors (for trimming)
5. Optional: paintbrush to spread glue

How to make it:

1. 1. Draw a large L on cardboard.
2. 2. Spread glue inside the L and place leaves closely to fill the shape.
3. 3. Trim edges for a clean outline and press gently.
4. 4. Let dry flat and display your earthy letter.

5. Lace-Up Letter L Sewing Card

Make a sturdy L shape with holes to practice lacing like a shoe. Kids love the calming, hands-on threading and the proud feeling of finishing the outline.

Materials Needed:

1. Cardstock or thin cardboard
2. Hole punch
3. Yarn or shoelace
4. Tape (to make a stiff “needle” tip)
5. Markers for decorating

How to make it:

1. 1. Cut a large letter L from cardstock.
2. 2. Punch holes evenly around the edges.
3. 3. Tape one end of the yarn to make a point and lace in and out through holes.
4. 4. Tie the ends and add simple doodles or a name.

6. Lemon Slice Stamping L Art

This painting makes a bright letter L filled with cheerful lemon slice prints. Kids enjoy the sensory stamping and watching circles overlap into fun patterns.

Materials Needed:

1. Printable or hand-drawn large letter L on paper
2. Lemon halves (or foam lemon shapes)
3. Yellow paint
4. Paper plate for paint
5. Baby wipes or paper towels

How to make it:

1. 1. Place the L outline on a protected surface.
2. 2. Dip a lemon half into yellow paint and stamp inside the L.
3. 3. Add leaf shapes with green marker or thumbprints if you like.
4. 4. Let dry and trim around the L to mount on colored paper.

7. Little Lamp Lantern (Paper L)

Create a mini paper lantern shaped like the letter L that glows with an LED tea light. Kids love seeing their letter light up safely.

Materials Needed:

1. Construction paper or colored cardstock
2. Scissors and glue or double-sided tape
3. Hole punch (optional for patterns)
4. Tissue paper for “windows”
5. LED tea light (battery)

How to make it:

1. 1. Cut and fold cardstock to form a blocky letter L with hollow sides.
2. 2. Cut small window openings and glue tissue paper behind them.
3. 3. Punch holes or add cutout stars for extra glow.
4. 4. Place an LED tea light inside and enjoy the soft shine.

8. Handprint Leaf Lion

This piece shows a bold letter L with a lion head framed by handprint “leaf” mane pieces. Kids enjoy tracing their hands and layering colors for a wild, friendly look.

Materials Needed:

1. Cardstock with a large letter L drawn
2. Yellow, orange, and red construction paper
3. Glue stick
4. Black marker
5. Googly eyes (optional)

How to make it:

1. 1. Trace and cut 4–6 handprints from warm-colored papers.
2. 2. Glue the handprints around a yellow circle to form a lion’s mane near the top of the L.
3. 3. Add the lion’s face with eyes, nose, and a small L-shaped mouth line.
4. 4. Let dry and display as a roaring letter poster.

9. Lace Doily Letter L Print

This art uses a paper lace doily as a stencil to make a delicate pattern inside a painted L. Kids enjoy the surprise reveal when the doily lifts off.

Materials Needed:

1. White cardstock with a large L lightly sketched
2. Paper lace doily
3. Washable paints and sponge or brush
4. Painter’s tape
5. Scrap paper for testing

How to make it:

1. 1. Tape the doily over the L outline.
2. 2. Dab paint gently with a sponge to cover the L area.
3. 3. Carefully remove the doily to reveal the lace pattern.
4. 4. Let dry and add a small “L is for Lace” label.

10. Lego Print Letter L

Make a bold L filled with dotted textures by dipping the ends of building bricks in paint and stamping. Kids love choosing brick sizes and colors to build their own pattern.

Materials Needed:

1. Paper with a large L outline
2. Small LEGO or brick pieces
3. Washable paint
4. Paper plate palette
5. Wipes for cleanup

How to make it:

1. 1. Place paint in thin layers on a plate.
2. 2. Dip the flat side of a brick into paint and stamp inside the L.
3. 3. Mix colors and repeat to fill the shape with dots and lines.
4. 4. Let dry and mount on colored paper.

11. Lovely Lavender Sachet L

Sew or glue a simple felt letter L and fill it with dried lavender for a calming craft. Kids enjoy the gentle smell and soft fabric feel.

Materials Needed:

1. Felt sheets (two L shapes)
2. Dried lavender or cotton balls with lavender oil
3. Yarn or embroidery thread
4. Large plastic needle or glue
5. Ribbon loop (optional)

How to make it:

1. 1. Cut two matching felt L shapes.
2. 2. Stitch around the edges or glue, leaving a small opening.
3. 3. Stuff with lavender, then close the gap and add a ribbon loop.
4. 4. Squeeze gently to release scent and place in a drawer.

12. Lightning Bolt Letter L

Turn the letter L into a zappy lightning design with shiny foil and bold yellow paint. Kids love the dramatic zigzags and metallic sparkle.

Materials Needed:

1. Cardstock with a large block letter L
2. Yellow paint or markers
3. Aluminum foil or gold paper
4. Glue stick
5. Black marker for outline

How to make it:

1. 1. Paint or color the L bright yellow.
2. 2. Cut small lightning bolt shapes from foil and glue across the L.
3. 3. Outline the L and bolts with a black marker for pop.
4. 4. Let dry and tape to a window or wall.

13. Pool Noodle L Lollipop Prop

Make a giant, goofy “lollipop” L using a pool noodle wrapped in ribbon, great for pretend play or photos. Kids love holding the oversized, candy-colored letter.

Materials Needed:

1. Pool noodle (cut to size)
2. Duct tape or strong tape
3. Wide ribbon or crepe paper streamers
4. Wooden dowel or cardboard tube for stick
5. Stickers (optional)

How to make it:

1. 1. Cut and tape the pool noodle into a firm letter L.
2. 2. Wrap ribbon or streamers around the noodle and tape the ends neatly.
3. 3. Attach a dowel or tube to the short leg as the “lollipop stick.”
4. 4. Add stickers and pose for sweet photos.

14. Little Library Letter L Bookmark

Craft a corner bookmark shaped like an L with tiny “book spine” stripes. Kids enjoy using their own letter during reading time.

Materials Needed:

1. Colored paper or cardstock
2. Glue stick
3. Markers or washi tape
4. Scissors
5. Optional: small tassel

How to make it:

1. 1. Fold and cut paper to make an L-shaped corner that fits a book page.
2. 2. Glue layers to strengthen the corner.
3. 3. Add spine stripes, a mini title, and an initial; attach a tassel if you like.
4. 4. Slide it onto a book page and save your spot.

15. Letter L Ocean Lily Pad Scene

Build a small pond scene where a big green letter L becomes a lily pad with a paper frog. Kids enjoy arranging the frog, flowers, and water ripples around the letter.

Materials Needed:

1. Blue cardstock background
2. Green paper for a large L lily pad
3. Pink or white paper for flowers
4. Glue stick
5. Marker and googly eyes for frog

How to make it:

1. 1. Cut a large green L and glue it onto the blue background.
2. 2. Add a simple folded paper frog sitting on the L.
3. 3. Cut and glue small lily flowers and draw water ripples.
4. 4. Let dry and hang your peaceful pond picture.