Paper Crafts

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

If you have a large stock of photographs in your collection, you may be considering potential craft projects for your collection. A blocked out photo mat may be the perfect solution to beautifully...

You don't have to buy expensive rubber stamps and craft supplies to create intricate, textured looks for your handmade greeting cards, scrapbook layouts and home decorating projects. Use snippets...

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...

The invention of paper figures is nearly as old as paper itself. According to Women of Texas at the University of Texas, "Japanese paper figures date back as early as 900 A.D." The first printed...

When you need a creative gift for a bridal or baby shower, a dinner party hostess or Teacher Appreciation Day, make a set of personalized notecards that the recipient can use to write letters to...

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?...

If your children keep losing the dice that accompany their board games or you don't want them using the small objects that can become choking hazards, create your own dice that are safer, more...

In addition to storing wood-stick matches, drawer-style cardboard matchboxes can become the base for adorable craft projects such as party favors or baby birth announcements. Use simple crafting...

Embossing with brass stencils, also called "dry embossing," is an easy way to add texture and interest to your scrapbooking and paper crafting projects. Dry embossing produces a raised image on...

Whether you're planning an official golf tournament for an athletic club, corporation or charitable organization or simply hosting an event among friends, design your own invitations to get your...

Bring a little sunshine into the life of a friend or family member with a handmade "thinking of you" card with a spring theme. Use floral embellishments and bright colors to evoke the fresh and...

Photography has evolved over the decades. Dr. Robert Leggat says in "A History of Photography," that the word "photography" came from "Sir John Herschel, who first used the term in 1839, the year...

Making your own invitations not only can save money, but also creates a unique card that will impress your guests and show them you go all-out for a party. All you need to make your own...

Many people choose to make homemade cards for birthdays, holidays and other occasions. Making your own cards at home allows you to customize the design and use your creativity. Several techniques...

Cards are used for a variety of purposes. Birthday and greeting cards are given to show appreciation and celebrate special occasions. Placeholder cards, or placards, are used to indicate...

Post-it notes are versatile products that come in a variety of colors, sizes and even shapes. They are relatively inexpensive and can be used for everything from posting messages and reminders to...

Organize a disco-themed party to let your friends and family members boogie, bond and celebrate the flamboyant 1970s. Get your guests excited with an attention-grabbing invitation that evokes the...

If you're designing invitations for your next event with friends and family members, an impressive way to convey party details is through eye-catching matchbook cards. Although the cards are...

The first birthday party is a milestone in your child's life that you'll want to commemorate with friends and family members. Send out invitations that are as special as the event itself by...

Invitations are a necessary part of any proper party. Invitations function not only as the primary means of communicating the party specifics such as location, date, time and who the party is for,...

Snap is a fast-paced card game in which the player with a quick eye and sharp matching skills collects the most cards to win. If you like the game, you can design your own cards to make the...

Whether for birthdays, graduations or anniversaries, giving a card conveys how much you care. Everyone loves to be thought of during pivotal times in his life, and a card with a heartfelt note is...

A good, heavy bookmark is the best way to save your place in a book or magazine. Folding down the pages damages them, and old receipts and scrap pieces of paper are too lightweight to be as...

If you want to personalize a birthday gift by avoiding a store-bought card and creating your own, choose materials, card designs and text that suit the recipient's age, tastes and personality....

Make an adorably cute Halloween greeting card using your baby's footprint. Not only is it a Halloween card, but a personalized baby keepsake!

Gift tags are necessary accessories on presents to identify the giver and the recipient. While you can purchase these tags in bulk at any gift supply store, you can give your packages a more...

Most everybody who celebrates Christmas sends out Christmas cards to their friends, family and coworkers. Electronic cards are becoming the most popular type of cards to give and receive....

Talking greeting cards are becoming popular, as they allow people to gift recipients with more customized cards than traditional silent cards. Such cards usually cost between $3 to $5 in...

Making homemade cards is an entertaining hobby and adds a personal touch to any gift you might give. With fancy stationery, imaginative card-designing software and a large selections of media,...

If you're having a firefighter-theme party or having an event for firemen, you'll want invitations to match. When someone gets the mail and sees an invitation shaped like a firetruck or a fire hat...

Hand-held fans make great crafts to entertain children on overly hot summer days when playing outside is not an option. This craft also is entertainment for adults and senior adults. In addition...

Graduation is a special time and an event that should be celebrated. Graduations range from kindergarten to nursing schools and police academies. To personalize the celebration, make your own...

Making handmade gift tags to identify presents for friends and family will not only allow you to customize the designs, but also lets you spend more on the gift itself by saving money on the...

Save money and express your creativity by using rubber stamps to design backgrounds for scrapbook layouts, greeting cards and home decor projects. Achieve different textures, tones and effects by...

There is nothing better than getting a One of a Kind Card! You can make your own cards with ease!! The start up supply list is very inexpensive, and the coolest part, is you will never have to...

Making your own invitations gives you the freedom to match your theme in ways not always available with purchased cards. Plan to be finished at least 6 to 8 weeks before the event so you can mail...

Adults and children can make unusual 5-by-7 inch greeting cards with a variety of decorative and textured papers, stamped images and embellishments for a three-dimensional effect. Gather odd...

Cardstock is a very versatile medium for crafting. You can make bookmarks, trading cards, business cards, recipe cards, and of course, greeting cards. Cardstock can easily be found at any craft or...

Card making is an art, and making cards that include a photograph takes that art to a whole new level. Recipients of greeting cards are far more likely to save the card they've received if it has...

Whether it is summertime or school's in session, parents constantly hear the overused 'I'm bored!' Crafts are a great way to help your child dive into something fun and creative while helping...

A romantic birthday, anniversary or "just-because" card has special meaning when you make one for someone you care about. Create cards from plain or printed cardstock or paper decorated with...

So your hosting Thanksgiving. Along with your concerns regarding the menu, you want your table to look pretty and be unique. This craft will not only provide place cards for you guests, but also...

Creating your own greeting cards not only helps you save money, it also lets you inject your personality into the designs. Whether you're making special occasion cards or a simple mailing for a...

Making masks can be a fun and easy thing to do. In this tutorial you will learn how to make a mask that looks just like the real thing.

Whenever you get a new phone book there are invariably advertising magnets attached to the front. Companies are hoping you'll stick them on your fridge and call them when needed. If by chance...

Handmade scrapbooks and cards offer personalized alternatives to store-bought mementos and cards. They also serve as rewarding family and group projects. After choosing a theme and collecting...

Card stock is a heavier weight paper than common printer paper. You can use cardstock to print photos, greeting cards, scrapbooking items, paper dolls, calenders, and many other projects. Handling...