Paper Crafts

Crashing waves and sandy beaches bring to mind palm trees, luaus and surfboards. This tropical paradise makes a fun theme for a party, whether it's a summer pool party or a winter luau to fend off...

Paper bags are versatile materials to use in practical household purposes, storage and transportation purposes, and in crafts. Stiffening an ordinary paper bag with liquid fabric starch and tying...

If you're tired of taking your paper bags to the recycling center, perhaps you should consider reusing them instead. They make good trash can liners and are excellent for storing extra craft items...

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...

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...

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...

Instead of wrapping a box for a gift, decorate a paper gift bag instead. Children, adults and groups can make a variety of one-of-a-kind gift bags with simple, inexpensive materials. Large or...

Gift bags have become more expensive these days. With a little creativity, you can make your own in very little time. It is a great craft project for you and your kids.

Add something special to your gift wrap or gift bag filler by scenting the tissue paper you use. Choose scents such as roses or your favorite perfume for romantic gifts---your perfume will remind...

You can easily make your own Personalized Party Favor Bags for birthday parties, baby showers, or business luncheons by following these step by step instructions. I've been making Personalized...

Paper punches come in a variety of shapes, such as animals, food and nature. Countless crafts can be made using a decorative paper punch, and the craft you make is only limited to your...

How many times have you needed a gift bag, but had tons of wrapping paper? You can put all this left over wrapping paper to good use and make your own gift bags. Making your own gift bags will...

Recycled paper and other craft materials are sold in craft stores all over the country. Recycled materials, while being the best environmental choice for new purchases, still involve some...

Brown paper bag crafts are a great way to recycle grocery bags and provide entertainment for your child. The creations are cheap and easy to create and use few supplies. Paper bags can be used in...

Paper lanterns give a warm glowing light that makes any occasion extra special. They are hung outside of businesses in China to attract the masses. In New Mexico and Arizona, luminaries are...

Creating paper hats at home is an entertaining craft that children of any age will enjoy. All you need with this project is a few craft products that you probably have on hand. Large grocery bags...

'There's nothing like handmade'. These bags are so easy to make. You can get several bags from one roll of paper, or you can reuse gift wrap. (I like to recycle).

Gift bags are a quick and easy way to wrap a present, and since they are reusable, they are also a good money saver and are better for the environment! Gift bags can be expensive. Save some...

Ahoy, matey. Making hand puppets is a fun activity to keep kids busy on rainy days, or even to get them involved in the learning process during a lesson. If your little pirate would like to create...

With the number of special occasions throughout the year, gift giving can be very expensive. One way to cut the cost is to make gift bags with wrapping paper and free brown grocery bags.

Create pretty fall-themed gift bags with a variety of simple materials and decorations. Use the hand-decorated bags for any occasion such as birthdays and anniversaries as well as Thanksgiving or...

Make a colorful bag for a boy's gift with a few simple materials and applied images. Keep the theme and pictures age-appropriate. For example, a teenager might like race cars, dirt bikes and...

Did your friends get a new dog? Are your in-laws going on vacation? Using your computer, you can create colorful gift bags with images and messages that perfectly suit each occasion. Here's how.

According to Earth911.com, Americans use nearly 10 bill paper bags each year. Between 10 and 15 percent of those bags are properly recycled. Paper bags are built to be durable and most bags can...

Using paper bags for crafts teaches kids how to use their imagination to transform an everyday object into something special. It also teaches them to reuse materials, helping the environment...

I know you've been there. You've gone to the gift wrap section of your store to purchase a gift bag and you can't find one you want! Oh sure, you find gift wrap you want - as a matter of fact you...

Gift bags are popular for gift giving. It is easier to place some presents, especially oddly-shaped ones, inside a bag rather than trying to wrap them. In addition, children can help with the...

Making a 3-D kite is a simple and fun project that can be enjoyed by kids and adults alike. These instructions will allow you to make a fully functioning kite that is flyable and decorative. These...

You can use a small paper bag to make an envelope. The envelope could then be used to send a letter, give to someone with a card inside or to hold documents. This can work in a situation where you...

Want a great way to decorate your home or garden? Try this simple process to make realistic and easy-to-make paper rocks. Use them to decorate your home or spruce up a project. All you need is a...

Plain paper bags can be made into eye-catching gift bags or special occasion lunch or treat bags with just a little effort and creativity. An easy and enjoyable craft project for nearly any age,...

Maybe you have a trinket that you don't quite know how to wrap, or perhaps you have some cute gift wrap left over from a previous affair that you want to do something with. Transform your wrapping...

Making a bag out of paper is a quick way to create a unique and interesting carrying case. Create a paper bag with tips from an origami specialist in this free video on paper art.

Need a bag for a gift or a snack? Make one from sturdy decorative paper found in expired wallpaper sample books. These useful bags can be made in different sizes and themes. Add a tag or write a...

A paper bag card is a fun and funky way to express a birthday wish or a get well message. The basic idea is to take a plain-old paper bag---you know the kind you brought to school when you were...

Paper bags can be used to create many different kinds of quick, eco-friendly and inexpensive costumes. A paper bag can be made to look like nearly anything you desire. This can be a roundly...

Gift bags are an easy way to wrap presents for all different occasions and can be saved so that they can be reused. But there are some other great ways that you can use all of those gift bags...

Paper bag luminaries are a beautiful alternative to strands of lights by offering a muted glow and romantic ambiance to the atmosphere. These luminaries are easy to make and are perfect for an...

Sometimes the cutest crafts are the cheapest and use the simplest everyday materials. Make a teddy bear out of a paper grocery bags for an upcoming holiday or your child's room. This project will...

If you've never considered making your own gift bag, you might think about it. With inexpensive wrapping paper and a little bit of ribbon, you could make your own gift bag in just the size you...

Chinese craftsmen began making lanterns centuries ago using bamboo and paper or silk. Originally created as a source of light, Chinese lanterns ultimately became integrated into Chinese culture....

You can turn colored construction paper into your own colorful paper bags with handles. These should only be used to carry light weight items. The process to make these is so simple that children...

Making paper bags from newspaper is a great way to recycle. Gift paper bags have become very expensive, but crafting your own gift bags using newspaper will save you money while recycling...

For just pennies you can make your own wrapping paper! It is so cute that people will not want to tear it or throw it away!

This sturdy newspaper bag can be used over and over again for groceries, as a beach tote, a knitting bag or for a million other things. It's easy to make and all you'll have to purchase is a roll...

Get a paper bag in the size that you want your gift bag to be. Paint the entire outside of your paper bag with orange poster paint. Give it two coats so it is bright and vivid. Allow the paint to...

Take a plain, boring brown paper bag and turn it into a conversation piece or a clever work of art. This project serves not only practical purposes as portable containers for someone's lunch or...

Paper bag handles can be hand-crafted to fit medium- to small-sized bags. They are attractive and durable and add a new dimension to paper bags, whether as gift bags or as portable containers for...

Gather the following materials for this project: a small paper gift bag with handles, assorted themed images in different sizes and papers, Mod Podge liquid sealant, 1-inch foam brush, scissors,...