Paper Crafts

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...

Paper mache is a great sculpting medium which became popular in the 1800s to make dolls. It is making a comeback now, partly because it is so durable, light, and easy to make. Pulp paper mache has...

If you make your own wine, or simply want to spruce up a wine bottle for a party, you can make wine labels with two Microsoft programs: Microsoft Office and Microsoft Publisher. These programs...

Every Christmas, you likely receive a dozen or so Christmas cards. At the end of the season, they end up in a box for storage, never to be seen again.This year, instead of throwing your old...

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...

You can use your own greeting cards to make your own small gift boxes. These small boxes work perfectly to hold tiny treasures like jewelry and miniature figurines. They are free and easy to make...

Creating your own wedding favor boxes is an ideal way to save money. Wedding favors often take up a large part of a wedding budget. You can make your own 2x2x2 wedding favor boxes by using a...

German children celebrate St. Martin's Day on November 11 with a paper lantern procession through town. St. Martin was born in 316 in what is now Hungary and performed many acts of generosity...

A cardboard sleigh is a fun project for any age or skill level, whether you make a centerpiece, a life-sized yard decoration, or a setting for your Christmas photos. All you need is a box, a...

Who doesn't love finding personal mail mingled in with daily bills? But since e-mail has become so popular, most people don't keep stationery handy anymore, and letters are rare. It's much easier...

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...

When you think of the ocean, the image that probably comes to mind is one of colorful reef fish, starfish, sea horses and sharks, all framed by a floating mass of seaweed. Seaweed, also known as...

You can use almost any material to make crafts; all you really need is imagination. Foam boards, also known as sturdy boards, provide a great craft material. Sturdier than construction paper, but...

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...

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...

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...

Making a shoe box is much like making any other rectangular box with a lid. The only difference is you need to design the box to be big enough to fit the shoes you'll place inside. You can use any...

Mint match books make quick, charming party favors, wedding treats and can even be used to announce special occasions or tucked into a thank-you note. You can order custom-printed mint match books...

A paper sarcophagus can be an interesting Halloween party decoration that's a real conversation starter, an important addition to a parade float or a demonstration for a science project. No matter...

A jewelry package doesn't have to be expensive to look classy, and it isn't difficult to find what you need to make a hundred packages, or only one, to showcase a piece of jewelry. Designing your...

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...

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.

Yes, this is a twofer! First you will learn the ever popular bow tie. Then you will learn how to turn it into a box. Sometimes when leaving a tip you have some extra change. Now you can leave your...

Paper boxes are fun to make, inexpensive and useful. If you use colorful or patterned paper they are decorative, too. Origami boxes are generally folded from a single sheet of paper; boxes folded...

Making paper mache boxes can be a great craft project to do at home. It is a suitable craft for both children and adults. You can use your paper mache boxes to decorate your home, package gifts,...

Favor boxes are decorative holders, usually made of paper or cardboard to hold small trinkets or candies. Professional-looking favor boxes can be economically made at home and personalized with...

Origami gift boxes are a creative enhancement to any present. Origami is the art of folding paper, so no tape or glue is necessary. Origami can create a variety of objects using one or two pieces...

Origami, or the ancient art of paper folding, can be an easy way to make creative and fun constructions. Among these, the gift box is a wonderfully artistic way to wrap up small presents like...

'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).

If you're looking to make a paper box but you might need the paper for something else at a later time, it's smart to make one that is unfoldable. With this type of box, you don't have to cut the...

Making homemade paper boxes is a great way to combine recycling with crafting, and it is a lot of fun for both children and adults. Get rid of some of your excess paper trash and put it to good...

Inexpensive paper and card stock can be cut, folded and/or glued into boxes of virtually any shape and size. You can draw and cut out a net for the box or use origami techniques to fold various...

Phone messages are read, then thrown in the trash, right? So why spend money on paper when you have paper already? This message holder is made of reUSED materials, and the paper you put in it can...

Quilling is considered an ancient art form by many and is still practiced today. Quilling is the rolling and folding of paper to achieve different shapes with depth and dimension. The technique...

Decorate Altoid boxes for a fun project on a rainy day, or just when you are feeling the need for a creative boost. These little boxes make a quick and simple gift for anyone. They can be...

Chipboard is a thick and strong paperboard that scrapbookers use to make page accents. Many craft projects and products are made with chipboard, including boxes. You can use chipboard to make a...

If you're shipping little items, it's much cheaper to put them in small boxes than big ones. But instead of buying a small box, you can make one (or several) out of any big boxes you might have...

Gift boxes are nice for presents, but they can be fairly expensive. This is a quick guide on how to make a paper box with any piece of paper. It does require a bit of practice. With a little bit...

Gift cards are great gifts because they allow the recipient to buy exactly what they want - but they can seem impersonal. This easy gift box will add a personal touch to a gift card, plus they...

Cardboard boxes are a great source for craft supplies. After using a cardboard box for packaging items, save it for fun children projects and even for home storage ideas. With a few supplies and...

Parents typically collect childhood keepsakes or mementos that will someday be passed to their adult child. These might include special drawings or school work, old report cards and a variety of...

A school desk organizer can be a decorative way to keep all your supplies in place. Desk organizers are easy to make and help to recycle by using cardboard containers you usually would throw away....

Cardboard is a form of paper that is used to make many things, including boxes, toilet paper rolls, cards and signs. Not only can cardboard be recycled in a recycling plant, but it can also be...

Memory boxes are a quick, fun and organized way to collect memories and save mementos for yourself, your kids, family or friends. Much like a scrapbook, a memory box can contain old letters,...

Chinese-food take-out containers make sturdy boxes for food, gifts and party favors. You can make a take-out container from card stock or light-weight food-safe cardboard. The card-stock container...

Round boxes can be made from paper or card by cutting simple circular and rectangular shapes. Some simple math is involved, but to avoid this you can use a trial-and-error method. The construction...

A cardboard treasure chest is a fun project for kids and adults. You can make a realistic looking cardboard treasure chest with a simple box, some decorations, and a few tools. They are great for...

Folding paper into various shapes is a popular art form called origami. Not only can these shapes be beautiful and intricate, they can also be useful. One shape that can be made from paper is a...

If you enjoy giving gifts, you probably also enjoy making the gift presentation appealing. You don't have to be artistic to make a beautiful gift box that the recipient will love just as much as...

A tray made from paper can make a useful extra tray for serving or storing in the home. A tray like this can help to organize items on a shelf or can be used for serving a child's tea party...