Paper Crafts

Whether you're working on a history assignment or a craft project, you may want to artificially age parchment paper to create an antique feel. There are a variety of ways to burn or cook the paper...

Turkey Popsicle stick puppets make a great Thanksgiving craft for kids. They can be used for a fun Thanksgiving table party favor or as a name place card for the individual table settings....

May baskets are a part of an ancient tradition that started with early Celtic cultures. May Day was a celebration of the beginning of May and the summer months. The festivities usually centered on...

A cone is a three-dimensional geometrical shape with a circular base and smooth sides that join at a pointed tip. Efforts to cut out cone shapes without much forethought often result in cones with...

A decorative bowl of artificial fruit is an attractive centerpiece on a table. Artificial fruits can be used in school projects and plays. Making your own artificial fruits and vegetables is fun...

Displaying a family tree is a fun and educational project for children of all ages that provides room for creative construction while they're learning about their ancestry. Keep your legacy in...

Folded fabric flowers are a great way to spice up a quilt, hair accessory, purse or top. The key to the three-dimensional folding process is the flower-sizing choice, selecting a lightweight...

Have old greeting cards lying around - well here are some useful ways to recycle those cards and use them for other things.

Chinese paper fan are great for hot summer days, shower gifts, table accents and celebrations. Made simply with a little paper, card and creativity, paper fans are sure to be a crowd pleaser. ...

If you’ve just had a baby and want to share the news with family and friends or want to create a heartfelt gift for a friend who has just become a mother, use free printable birth announcements to...

A paper dragon mask can be a good homemade Halloween or costume party mask or a fun dress-up item. No matter what it's used for, this paper-mache mask is an inexpensive and eco-friendly craft...

If you love of antiques but can't always afford to decorate your home with objects from antique stores, craft your own Old World cards. This project will add style to your home, and it is a fun...

Making a Christmas card does not have to be difficult. While it's OK just to buy some paper and a few craft supplies and see where your creative heart takes you, Christmas cards offer you a chance...

Homemade skeleton projects are a festive way for children in kindergarten and elementary school to celebrate Halloween. They can also double as beginning lessons on teaching body parts. Hispanic...

A scroll is a piece of paper attached to two rods used to open and close the scroll. The inner side of the paper, or that which faces the viewer when the scroll is in the open position, often...

The flag of Mexico is best known for its colors: green, white, and red. The colors have symbolic significance. Green is said to symbolize hope or independence, white is the purity of the Catholic...

Japanese papers come in vivid colors and patterns and are perfect for covering picture frames. You can cover a picture frame with Japanese papers using decoupage, the French art of applying...

Whether you're planning an official golf tournament for an athletic club, corporation or charitable organization or simply hosting an event among friends, design your own invitations to get your...

By making your own craft paper, you can personalize your paper crafts while being environmentally friendly by recycling household paper. Use these homemade craft papers as thank-you letters, party...

Altered clipboards are a project that can dress up an organizational element in your home. You might hang the completed clipboard in a home office or kitchen to add a functional decoration to the...

Playing cops and robbers has long been a favorite pastime for youngsters. Help your kids look the part of the cop by creating their very own customized police badge out of construction paper.

Paper fans are both traditional and practical. Use them for wall decorations or distribute them as party favors. Hand held fans also provide relief on a hot summer day. Do-It-Yourself paper fans...

This is a great way to display your Christmas and holiday cards and it is non-invasive. It won't destroy or wreck them in any way. Also, it is really easy to make Christmas card houses and only...

Tissue paper pom-poms are a delicate decoration that can add elegance, color, and fun to any event. Hang them from the ceiling, use them to build centerpieces, or accent place settings with them....

Paper doilies can be used in a variety of craft projects and as decoration. Although you easily can buy doilies, making your own lets you design a custom look. Creating your own doilies also will...

Drawing Army men can be simple once you have the basic shape in place. It is recommended to draw the complete man first and then go back and fill in the details. In just a few simple steps you...

The first days of school for our kids bring back the memories of our own textbooks covered with paper bags. But kids today want a little more excitement in their book covers. You can help them...

A creative Halloween card does not always have to come from a speciality store. This year, get in touch with your inner ghost and conjure up cards that will have friends and family squealing with...

Dress up your windows for the autumn season with this Falling Leaves Window Display.

Making your own decorative boxes to house small party favors, like candy, or even to hold something special, like an engagement ring, is a creative way to add a personal touch to any gift. You can...

Pom poms are not just for cheerleaders anymore. Beautiful paper pom poms are trickling their way into festive wedding and party décor. Crafty aficionados are re-purposing these ornamental...

Chances are, you don't own a real throwing knife, used in the martial arts for the sport of knife throwing. However, you can easily make a throwing knife out of paper to play with around the...

Parchment paper is the ideal choice for crafts that require paper that looks old. Parchment paper can be dyed with tea and crumpled. You also can burn the edges. You don't need very many supplies...

Ninjas have increased in popularity and become a pop culture staple. Their popularity may stem from their near invisibility and invincibility or their array of tools--a good ninja has all the...

Adhesives come in hundreds of expensive store-bought formulas, but one of the most surprisingly effective glues consists of nothing more than flour and water. Wheat paste is a strong, long-lasting...

Halloween is a holiday dedicated to having fun. Children and adults have parties to celebrate. They decorate their houses with symbols of the holiday such as skeletons and carved pumpkins. Many...

Paper lanterns are not only a cultural landmark for both the Japanese and Chinese people, but they are also very elegant and beautiful looking crafts with a rich tradition and heritage. They are...

The red, cheerful poppy bloom is a beautiful flower as well as a powerful symbol of military remembrance. Artificial poppies are a popular decoration and keepsake. Create your own...

Don’t throw those leftover pieces of gift wrapping paper away! Rather use them to make this handmade Christmas card with a 3-D effect.

Often carved out of coral or gemstones, cameo brooches and necklaces typically feature the profile of a person or recognizable object. Create the same elegant look for handmade greeting cards...

To finish off the design of your handmade greeting cards, add a border to the front of the card. You can do this with almost any material. There are a few ways to add a border that will really...

Bring a little sunshine into the life of a friend or family member with a handmade "thinking of you" card with a spring theme. Use floral embellishments and bright colors to evoke the fresh and...

Children under the age of six often look for ways to express themselves. They love arts and crafts projects but are limited in what they can do. Paper plates are cheap for parents and teachers to...

Parchment paper has a variety of applications in the culinary world. It can be used to help cook up some delectable entrees, serve up vegetable packets and also as a powerful tool in cake...

Hanging paper artwork is difficult at times. Humidity changes can make the paper expand and contract. These changes can cause your artwork to buckle and look unattractive. Using a hinge to hang...

Creating wedding cards is the type of project that can cost a bundle of money, especially if you go to a professional printer to have a custom message printed on specialized paper. If you want to...

Before paying a banner shop to create a banner for your next party, consider creating a party banner yourself to save money. Creating your own party banner is not only cheap, but it shows that you...

Trinket boxes are a great technique to openly store small items in a sophisticated way. Use these striking boxes to store items such as buttons, safety pins, ribbons, jewelry, or small scrap...

Newspaper has been recycled in a multitude of creative and practical ways over the centuries: insulation in walls, wallpaper, gift wrap, and in craft projects. Reader's Digest even suggests using...

You don't need to be an experienced crafter or artist to make your own confetti; several methods make it quick and easy. The method you choose should primarily be based on how you want your...