Paper Crafts

Instead of giving a plain old calendar for a gift, why not add some flair to it by personalizing the calendar or day planner with stickers, stamps and simple colored drawings on special occasion...

The first type of "paper" ever invented was papyrus. The ancient Egyptians used to take the inner parts of a papyrus stem and pound it into thin, hard sheets. However, the paper that we...

It's easy to precisely position your rubber stamp image.

Gift bags are a handy, all-purpose gift wrapping solution, but they lack the neatness and panache or a well-wrapped box. You can't shake a gift bag to try to determine what's inside, and old gift...

Clear ink is the fastest, easiest ink to use with rubber stamps. Also known as Versa Mark, Top Boss and Watermark ink.

see how easy it is to recycle glass jars

Japanese paper lanterns are known for their power to softly light a room. Akari lamps—a popular type of modern paper lamp—were popularized in the 1950s by contemporary American artist Isamu...

Everybody loves snowflakes but they don’t last forever. Fortunately there is a wonderful way to preserve the natural beauty of snowflakes with a very simple arts and craft project. Making paper...

Children can use their imagination and create their own Christmas cards. Give a child some crayons and their minds will take off in all different directions. Some of your favorite cards will be...

Find the end of that pesky roll of tape, next time.

Do you enjoy joking around at your workplace, maybe even terrorizing your boss? Even in a professional environment, a silly hat will always lighten the mood.

Cut a felt or paper butterfly from a sheet of printer paper first, then make the same cuts onto felt if you like. Paper cutting or Scherenschnitte has been both an adult and a kids crafts project...

A 3 D and a pop-up!Sounds complicated.But it isn't.In fact,it is so simple you will want to make it on every occasion.Christmas,Mother's day,Baby shower or Birthday.It will bring a smile on the...

Recycling is the thing to do these days, and paper is something that can really pile up. It can also be kind of expensive. So why not make your own recycled paper? There are many things you can...

A lot of children enjoy making paper airplanes. A lot of adults do, too. Whether you are a kid, or just a kid at heart, you too can learn to make good paper airplanes.

The word decoupage comes from the French meaning "to cut out". This art form is an excellent and inexpensive way to preserve interesting paper or photos. What more perfect use of this...

Finding and printing online printable greeting cards saves time and money. But folding them properly can be a challenge. How can you make sure you size, print and fold a tri-fold greeting card...

Printing online greeting cards is fast efficient and fun. Folding them is entirely another story. How can you make sure you're sizing, printing and folding the greeting card just right? Following...

A great way to add a custom touch to your New Year’s Eve dinner is to create customized invitations. Buying New Year’s invitations can be expensive so creating your own is a great way to save...

Looking for a way to make some cheap easy ornaments? Paper coasters are the answer. They can usually be found in the dollar bins at the craft store in packages of six. Paper coasters can easily...

Christmas ornaments are such fun to make, and this one can be used for different purposes, once you know how to make the triangle treasure box Christmas ornament. This Christmas ornament can be...

Thanksgiving season is back again and so is the time of fellowship, fun, and warm greetings. But how can you share your love and appreciation for that special someone without a greeting card?...

Thanksgiving season is back again and so is the time of fellowship, fun, and warm greetings. But how can you share your love and appreciation for that special someone without a greeting card?...

Thanksgiving season is back again and so is the time of fellowship, fun, and warm greetings. But how can you share your love and appreciation for that special someone without a greeting card?...

Need a new way to use a gift card? Or are you tired of having to give both a gift and a card separate in a bulky box? Maybe you need a new, fresh idea for decorations? Or just a project to keep...

This is a fun creative craft to do with young children. You can also make into a learning tool. You can teach colors and you can discuss different kinds of fish and how they live under water. You...

If you have a young child you know how hard it is to keep them entertained. Thanksgiving is coming up, so why not do something fun and related? I'm sure the little one will enjoy it, and it is...

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

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...

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...

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

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.

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...

Attach a personalized gift tag to any gift to make it extra special and memorable. You can use them to write recipes on any Gifts in a Jar presents. Attach them to plainly wrapped presents for...

Before tossing old newspapers out to the recycling bin consider using it to make useful paper items that can be used around the home. Newspaper when rolled or folded tightly into thick layers can...

If you are a Starbucks coffee drinker then surely you've noticed that their cups and cardboard "coffee cozie" rings have creative sayings on them all year round. Especially around the...

Making paper mache to make craft items such as ornaments, figurines and other is very economical and eco-friendly. You can use just about any waste paper you can find at home, from old newspapers,...

Recycling old holiday cards can be a fun, budget-friendly family craft project. There are tons of different ways you can use Christmas, Hanukkah or other Holiday Season cards to decorate for the...

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...

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...

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.

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...

Chinese lucky stars, or puffy stars are a simple to make paper craft. They make a lovely little collection in a bowl or vase or strewn on the table at holidays. You can make them from ½”...

It is easy and simple to do your own RSVP card wording, stationary and all. A good solution for the budget and environmentally conscious wedding is postcard replies. Unlike traditional card...

Okay, we know that LP's (acrynom, long playing) are out (such a shame) and with all the compact discs out there, I doubt seriously if they will last as long as the vinyl. They are nice, just a...

Folding figures from dollar bills is lots of fun. Children of all ages enjoy the process and the results. In the directions for this model you may notice lots of creases in all the pictures. This...

Making paper from scratch with crushed flower petals is an excellent way to capture the beauty of nature in an artsy way. It does take some time and effort to make, but the time and effort is...

Christmas will be approaching soon and you need to be ready with your address book and stamps. Photo cards are a favorite for families with pets and children. Sending these cards has become a...

Everybody knows how to make a paper airplane, but not everyone knows how to make a maneuverable paper airplane. This one is cool. It doesn't just fly in a straight line and have a ballistic...

Angel crafts are appropriate for religious holidays, unit study projects and story props. Use a recycled cardboard tube to make this angel craft with your children, elementary or preschool...