Paper Crafts

Make or design your own Pooh Bear birthday invitations for your child's next Winnie the Pooh-themed party. The invitations set the mood for the whole party, which is why it's important to be...

Gold is a beautiful color for any occasion. It glitters like the sun on the changing leaves during the fall. During the winter holidays, it brings an element of festive sophistication and a...

You might be surprised to learn that you can create free, personalized labels for almost any type of candy. You can use these customized wrappers on candy bars and other treats as shower, wedding...

Three-dimensional paper faces can be used as masks, part of a school project or as room decorations. They are simple to make and are eco-friendly, since this craft recycles paper that would...

While real rocks are cheap and abundant, they are also inconveniently heavy. In many cases, this creates problems when rocks are needed for things like decorating or stage productions. Instead of...

Gluing paper onto foam core can be tricky because thinner paper tends to bubble and warp. Avoid this by laying down the glue properly and by finishing the process with a handy tool that presses...

A paper sarcophagus can be an interesting Halloween party decoration that's a real conversation starter, an important addition to a parade float or a demonstration for a science project. No matter...

Halloween is a great time of year for kids of all ages. There is candy, cooler weather and parties to celebrate the holiday. Construction paper crafts make excellent Halloween decorations,...

Construct your own Valentine's Day card using a few simple materials. A little creativity and imagination can go a long way into making one-of-a-kind, three-dimensional cards. Whether it's for a...

Paper lanterns add a wonderful decorative element to the outside of a home, whether for a party, holiday or everyday decoration. If you are making homemade paper lanterns, you can design them as...

If you want a new way to recycle your newspapers, use them to create logs for your fireplace or wood-burning stove. You don't simply roll or twist the newspapers, you mash them to change the...

Give Dad a reward to let him know you appreciate all of the special things he does for you and your family. Make printable awards very easily using simple computer software and your home printer....

Cards are used for a variety of purposes. Birthday and greeting cards are given to show appreciation and celebrate special occasions. Placeholder cards, or placards, are used to indicate...

Next time you go to the grocery store, ask for paper bags instead of plastic. Paper bags can be recycled into a number of crafts, including homemade scrapbooks. This is a good craft for kids to do...

A jewelry package doesn't have to be expensive to look classy, and it isn't difficult to find what you need to make a hundred packages, or only one, to showcase a piece of jewelry. Designing your...

Greeting cards are used for a variety of purposes including holidays, birthdays and to express heartfelt emotions for another. Bows can add a personalized touch to a card or help to promote...

Pouches made from candy wrappers are becoming increasingly popular due to their eco-friendly factors, as well as their creative, artistic look. Candy wrapper pouches require a lot of time, not...

Funky tissue paper flowers can brighten up any room and are a snap to craft. For inspiration, explore the late 1960s to 1970s "flower power" theme. For instance, check out funky fashions and...

You can make pressed flower paper at home in one afternoon with the whole family. Kids can do many parts of this craft with the help of an adult. This style of paper making is also Earth-friendly...

Learning to decoupage is a simple process that can be very rewarding. You can decoupage just about any type of paper to almost any type of surface. While most crafters decoupage paper products to...

Ever wonder what to do with all of the empty pickle, jelly, even baby food jars? Do not throw them away. Consider using them to craft hanging lanterns to light up the backyard. With a few quick...

Knowing how to make a bucket out of a common material like paper is a handy skill when camping, hiking, picnicking or cleaning. Making a paper bucket can also be an interesting party trick. The...

Though you may associate the term "papyrus" with ancient artwork or a form of paper, very few people actually realize that papyrus is actually the Egyptian word for paper. Making papyrus paper is...

Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding. The word "origami" means to fold (oru) paper (kami). There are many constructions that can be made by folding paper, including flowers and animals....

Making a candy wrapper template allows you to spend your creative time designing rather than measuring and structuring your candy wrapper. Once you have your candy wrapper template created and...

Decorating paper lamps is easy, fun and it's a great way to make custom décor for practically any room. Another advantage to this type of lamp is they are inexpensive and not at all difficult...

How to make an origami peace crane. 3D animated diagrams clearly show you in a step-by-step video how to fold a peace crane from a square of paper. The peace crane is an international symbol of...

The Cricut Expression machine is a personal paper cutting tool. It can cut shapes, letters and phrases as small as .25 inches up to 12 inches by 24 inches. Used to create a variety of projects...

Origami is the Japanese art of folding paper. Learning to create shapes in paper folding has long been a fascination of Japanese children, but the creative and beautiful process has spread around...

German paper stars are known by several names including Fröbelsterne or Froebel, Moravian and German paper stars. Froebel stars are generally made for Christmas as a traditional family...

The Christian flag was created at Brighton Chapel in Coney Island, New York, by Superintendent Charles C. Overton on September 26, 1897, when his scheduled guest speaker did not show up. This flag...

Wallies are stickers and paste-ups for decorating rooms, furniture and objects. They come in a variety of patterns and colors from small flowers to borders and murals. Larger murals include...

A personalized way to send a greeting to someone is to make a popup card. Popup cards can be used for all occasions including birthdays, holidays, invitations and thank you notes. Any design can...

This money origami bangle design could be used to make a cash gift seem a little more personal, or you could make your own and wear it as jewelry. After all it's a modern equivalent of gold...

Candy wrapper chains are a popular pastime for school age children, with them often competing to see who can make the longest chain. These chains make fun and colorful bracelets for children to...

You can make tree cutouts out of cardboard and poster paint for decorations, sets and scenery. You need to use thick cardboard, so ask appliance and electronics stores for large sheets of it....

Origami is the traditional Japanese art of paper folding. Using simple, thin square sheets of origami paper, you can create a myriad of fun and functional objects. An origami paper lantern is an...

Coming up with a paper craft idea is not as difficult as we make think. When it comes to using paper folding to make neat and even useful items, there are many ideas to be found. This project is...

Personalized trading cards can be used as party favors, modes of sharing contact information and year-end remembrances for school-aged children. You can insert a picture of your choice and fill in...

Making your own wire paper lantern can be an easy way to change the look of your living space without spending a lot of money. Whether you are decorating for a special occasion or an upcoming...

A paper horn is a simple and fun party noisemaker, a one-time use novelty item that you can make yourself from construction paper or recycled materials. This is a great holiday craft project for...

Add a personalized touch to candy bars by making your own sleeves. Make them for parties, weddings, celebrations and Halloween. Customize the candy bar to the theme of the event. Impress your...

Post-it notes are versatile products that come in a variety of colors, sizes and even shapes. They are relatively inexpensive and can be used for everything from posting messages and reminders to...

We don't realize how much paper we throw away every day. This is a good craft to both recycle and have fun. It is easier than you think to make your own paper.

Making a paper cone can illustrate a geometry lesson or form the basis of a Christmas-tree craft project. These instructions pertain to a card-paper cone but you also can use them for any pliable...

Organize a disco-themed party to let your friends and family members boogie, bond and celebrate the flamboyant 1970s. Get your guests excited with an attention-grabbing invitation that evokes the...

Pop-up cards can make for exciting children's birthday invitations because they create a sense of wonder and surprise. Making personalized pop-up invitations is not hard and they don't require...

It may be quicker and more convenient to buy invitations for your pool party, but making homemade pool party cards provides an added personal touch to each invitation that you don't get with...

Just in time for Halloween, you can make your own creepy, cadaverous life-sized skull to display for friends and foes alike, thanks to instructions from Ravensblight.com. The Web site offers...

If you're designing invitations for your next event with friends and family members, an impressive way to convey party details is through eye-catching matchbook cards. Although the cards are...