Paper Crafts

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

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...

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...

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...

Paper tubes are a staple item for multiple kids crafts or homemade instrument projects. Though paper tubes are available in the form of toilet paper rolls, paper towels and gift wraps, sometimes...

Vellum is a beautiful translucent paper that adds extra dimensions to scrapbooks and announcements. It also is popular for wedding invitations. Vellum is delicate and tears easily, which can be...

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?...

With our society's ever-increasing desire to renew materials as opposed to depleting more of our natural resources, gift-wrapping has become an exercise in how to recycle materials while still...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

Whether using for a classroom activity or a rainy afternoon at home, craft activities for children featuring Icelandic themes can be a fun way to incorporate learning with play. Wear your warm...

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...

Celebrate the Chinese New Year by designing a Chinese dragon paper chain. This chain is representative of the dragon dance featured in the Chinese New Year parade. Fabricate the dragon's face with...

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...

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...

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.

A tessellation is shapes made of paper, ceramics or plastic put together, side-by-side to make a pattern. Sumerians, in 4,000 B.C., were the first people to use tessellations made of clay tiles to...

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”...

Paper bats are a popular Halloween decoration and an easy craft project to do with kids. You can make one as a decoration for a bedroom or front door, or hang it from the ceiling. Or you can make...

These miniature five-point stars can be made in a variety of sizes and strung using a needle and thread to create decorations for doorways, Christmas trees or parties. The finished size of each...

Origami, or oragomi, is the Japanese art of paper folding. By making simple creases and folds you can create beautiful 3D works of art. While you can use any paper for origami there is paper made...

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...

When you make your own handmade paper bags, you provide yourself with a ready supply of gift bags for any occasion. Pass out party favors in small gift sacks, and give holiday presents to friends...

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...

A way to hold up a small flag when you cannot find a flag holder or get to the store to buy one. A nice little addition to add to the table for your U.S. soldier's going away or welcome home party.

Football season is time for family fun! Paper players are great embellishments for scrapbooking the photos of your favorite players. Creating them is a good project for the gal who wants to hang...

Halloween is quickly approaching. Have you thought of a costume yet? Here is an idea for a fun papier mache mask you can make.

Dyeing your own construction paper allows you to add personal touches and unique color patterns you won't find in store-bought paper. Once dyed, construction paper can be used for a variety of...

Papier-mache pulp is a terrific modeling material. Use it to make puppet heads, papier mache masks, beads, and other craft projects. The recipie here makes about 1 1/2 cups of pulp.

There are lots of ways you can use scrapbook paper. Sometimes you just have to think outside the box to come up with ideas. Making a bow with scrapbook paper gives your gift a unique look that...

Clara is the mascot for my kids craft site, and she would love to become your favorite bookmarker! She loves to read as much as I do, so she already knows her way around the library! This simple...

Leaving an Origami Model as a tip is a great way to say thanks to your wait staff. These models are also lots of fun for children of all ages. Once you memorize how to fold this and my other...

Paper quilling is the art of curling tiny strips of paper into coils, shaping them and then gluing them together to form designs. Paper quilling can be used to embellish greeting cards or...

Adhesives are chemical compounds that easily bind to surfaces of solid objects, causing them to stick or "adhere" to each other. Artists, hobbyists and students often use adhesives to...

This is a money origami design I came up with that could be useful for pinning on the bride or groom during the money dance. It's best to use money that has an even border around the edge so the...

This is an easy flower to make out of colored tissue paper and wire. These make a great center piece or decoration for wedding, birthdays or just giving to a friend or love one. Enjoy

This is a easy way to make a Barbie card fast.