Paper Crafts

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...

Some historians believe the Chinese were the first paper airplane makers in the world, though others think Leonardo da Vinci was the first to dabble in paper flying crafts. No matter who invented...

Tessellations are an art form that most people know as mosaics. It is the art of arranging shapes to make pictures. M.C. Escher was an early 20th-century artist famous for his tessellation art...

Paper crafts are great fun when entertaining kids. Making a gun out of paper is an activity that can be done on a rainy day or just for fun. Making a paper gun can also lead to more advanced paper...

I am always looking for new ways to fold a dollar bill into something fun and interesting. It is a great extra when leaving a tip. Plus children of all ages (meaning adults too)are equally...

You can do a lot with just a piece of paper, as proven by the art of origami. Origami is the practice of folding paper to create sculptures both simple and complex. Some are functional---boxes or...

How to make the best Musical Greeting Card.

Paper lanterns and pagodas are commonly associated with ancient Chinese and Japanese festivals. Paper lanterns can be found in many shapes, including rectangles, balls and cylinders. Pagodas are...

Have you ever had to wrap a birthday gift at the last minute and then discovered you don't have a bow to put on it? You can make a bow from rolled ribbon - your packages will look professionally...

Greeting cards are hard to find that do not cost a great deal, especially if they are anything more than a plain card with no embellishments, such as fancy holiday cards. Instead of giving your...

A flip book is a simple form of animation that anyone can make with minimal supplies and some patience. The flip book's effect relies on the viewer quickly turning through the pages of the book....

Construction paper flowers are great craft projects. This construction paper flower uses a child's hand print. It is simple, yet beautiful and can be adapted to different holiday themes.

A paper boat is basically a paper hat but with a few extra creases and folds.

Follow these steps to create your very own origami cobra, hood flared and poised to attack. With a subtle movement of one finger you can make it strike and then, without removing your hand, cause...

These instructions produce a small rose with a single leaf from one dollar bill. Because there is a crumpling, twisting step, some purists might say this isn't technically origami, but it does...

If you want to make an object that you can mount on a display board for a child's project, or you just need a quick diversion, try making a mini car out of paper. This origami project is fairly...

This great looking note pad holder will add elegance to any home, studio or office and makes a great all occasion gift. When the notes are used up, replace them with a new pad.

Pokemon is a type of Japanese anime. This series was first responsible for introducing this style of art into the American culture. Since then, Pokemon has had many inceptions, including a series...

Learn to fold an origami sailboat with instructions from a professional artist in this free video on easy paper folding crafts.

Learn to make an origami butterfly with instructions from a professional artist in this free video on easy origami projects.

Learn to make an origami heart with instructions from a professional artist in this free video on easy origami projects.

Making Mexican paper flowers is a fun and creative way to construct a crepe style flower set. Make Mexican paper flowers with tips from an origami specialist in this free video on paper art.

Origami skills can be used to make paper dolls in an accordion style. Make an origami paper doll with folding instructions from a graphic artist in this free video on Japanese origami.

An origami paper hat is easy to make and a lot of fun. Make an origami paper hat with folding instructions from a graphic artist in this free video on Japanese origami.

The origami technique for folding a dragon is very similar to that of the crane. Make an origami dragon with paper folding instructions from a graphic artist in this free video on Japanese origami.

A paper napkin flower made with paper folding can be used to impress a date. Make a paper napkin flower with folding instructions from a graphic artist in this free video on paper folding.

A paper fortune teller can be used for a fun game. Make a paper fortune teller with folding instructions from a graphic artist in this free video on paper folding.

The beauty of origami is that, if you have the patience and know-how, you can fold almost any shape. This model is based on the pyramid-folding process published by Joel Stern. Make sure to use...

Making a crepe paper lantern is not only a wonderful craft, allowing you to use your hands and your imagination, but it has a practical purpose as well. While a crepe paper lantern may seem like...

Making a paper pyramid involves tracing a perfect square, tracing four identical triangles around the square, adding flaps to each triangle, cutting out the entire shape as a whole and gluing all...

To make a paper tower, cut small slits along the long side of a piece of paper, fold down every other flap, roll the paper into a cylinder and decorate the outside like a medieval tower. Create a...

Making a palm tree costume involves creating a headdress with green crepe paper in the shape of palm leaves, adding small balloons as coconuts and wearing a flower garland for a tropical look....

Making a paper fan requires taking a sheet of paper, folding a small piece over and then repeating it, folding each piece in opposite directions to get a zig-zag fold. Wrap one end of a paper fan...

To make a Christmas scene on paper with Father Christmas involves drawing a rooftop scene, adding star stickers in the sky, cutting two slits in the sky and attaching a small drawing of Father...

From Nerf models to air guns, toy firearms hold a real fascination. Making a revolver out of paper can be a fun way to explore this fascination while expanding creative possibilities. A simple...

German paper stars, also called Moravian stars, are small delicate star shapes created by folding four strips of paper together in a complicated pattern. Though these paper stars may take some...

Want to pass a note, but keep the contents secret? A few folds can easily hide the content of your message until it reaches the intended recipient.

Making paper sailor hats is a creative and simple project for children. Children love playing pirates and letting their imaginations run wild. But these paper sailor hats aren't just for kids. No...

Many symbols and pictures are associated with good luck, and it is believed that keeping these symbols somewhere on your person or in your home will help draw energies from the universe that will...

Stars are some of the easiest shapes to make with origami paper. These stars are fun to make can be a great project for kids or adults. Once you get the hang of it, start a wishing jar of origami...

Does your refrigerator need a pick-me-up? Hold those family pictures or reminder notes in place with your own handmade decorative glass magnets. These fancy magnets can be customized with...

Many young boys aspire to be military men when they get older. Many kids have small G.I. Joes and army action figures. An origami military hat as a craft project that would likely make a boy's...

An origami sailor hat is very easy to make. It's a good complement to a sailor costume and also works on its own. This hat can also double as a sailboat. Although it's not suitable for floating on...

What mother wouldn't be happy to receive a handmade card wishing her a Happy Mother's Day. It's always the thought that counts, but a card made with love and affection is appreciated whether it's...

Making your own printable cards is easy using templates provided with Microsoft Word 2007. By making your own printable cards, you can personalize them with photos or by writing your own text....

If you need to construct a paper box for a class project or for a craft, it can be confusing trying to figure out how to piece the box together. You can build a paper box out of a single piece of...

Asian lanterns add a touch of ethnic flair to a party or can be used to decorate a patio or room.

Whether paperback or hardcover, all books are susceptible to damage from regular wear and tear or accidental spillage. You can make a book cover to protect your book using paper supplies around...

A certificate of authenticity, or COA, is a document generally offered on collectible items which have been modified by particular artists, or whose authenticity has been determined by a...

One of the best ways to customize an event is to have everything personalized---even down to the bottles of water you offer your guests. Your imagination is the only limit when making your own...