Paper Crafts

Origami paper projects have evolved into many shapes and sizes. Nearly any object can be recreated in an origami version. To make a tyrannosaurus or t-rex dinosaur figure in origami requires exact...

Origami is one of the favorite paper craft art forms to learn and master. Although most people enjoy making origami animals and flowers, origami furniture and paper pop-ups have grown in...

Paper towel glider contests can be an enjoyable rainy day project. The trouble with making paper towel gliders, however, is that the material can be too thin to create lift. Most of the lift on a...

The objects you can make using the ancient art of origami range from entertaining to useful. It can be fascinating to start with a piece of plain paper, perform some careful folds and creases and...

You can make paper origami elephants in several different ways. By incorporating different paper colors and patterns, your elephant will appear just as elaborate as those of expert origami...

Chinese paper balloons are a favorite on the elementary school playground, where the little spheres are filled with water and lobbed at classmates. Make a basket full for your children to fill...

Step outside the rectangle and start creating beautiful square envelopes for sending your handcrafted cards. Instead of designing your card to match the size of the envelope, make the envelope...

Cherry blossom flowers are a popular Japanese origami craft. Origami lovers fold and crease cherry flowers for wedding decorations, jewelry or party favors. Making paper cherry flowers is fairly...

Building and flying paper airplanes will bring a smile to kids and kids-at-heart. Making paper airplanes is also a great teaching tool in schools, enabling students to learn about aerodynamics....

Get creative with the invitations to your next event. Instead of using just a flat piece of card stock. Use different folding techniques to create your own decorative invitations for parties,...

Origami paper T-shirts have become one of the more common origami motifs to create. You can showcase art or graphics on your paper T-shirt by folding your paper with the art or graphic facing out....

Decorative scrapbook paper can be used for all sorts of crafts besides scrapbooks. One versatile and simple item that you can make with a piece of scrapbook paper is a folded cone-shaped holder....

An origami dog is a good craft for children and is easy and inexpensive to make. Show the kids that you can turn a piece of paper into a dog, then teach them how to do it themselves. Leave them...

Modular origami involves folding several units, or modules, of paper identically, then fitting them together to form some three-dimensional shape, usually a polyhedron. It is a fascinating way to...

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...

Origami is an inexpensive and creative way to make memorable baby shower favors. With a little time and patience you can learn the steps to folding paper and transform it into many things. The...

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...

Chances are, you don't own a real throwing knife, used in the martial arts for the sport of knife throwing. However, you can easily make a throwing knife out of paper to play with around the...

Origami is a Japanese art form that consists of creating artworks solely by folding paper into objects. The origami Iris flower is one of the more complicated origami crafts, but the end result is...

A stand up design gives any party invitation depth, dimension and visual appeal. A dinosaur themed party offers a number of design possibilities. Below are basic guidelines for free-standing...

Candy wrapper chains are a popular pastime for school age children, with them often competing to see who can make the longest chain. These chains make fun and colorful bracelets for children to...

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...

There are dozens of ways to make a paper airplane, and dozens of types of paper airplanes. Whether you want a glider or a fast flier, something you throw gently or as hard as you can, there is a...

A shuriken is a common and effective weapon in a ninja's arsenal. By following a few simple folding techniques, you will soon have your own paper shuriken.

This project will make a small paper monkey. Keep in mind that the finished result is abstract and looks like a squatting monkey with its head cocked to the right and an arm resting on its knees....

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...

The hurricane paper airplane is a boxy model that is good for gliding. The front edge is heavier than the rest of the plane, so if flown gently from a high place it will glide gently towards the...

Barn stars became popular during the 1930s among the Pennsylvania Dutch community and were used as a hex sign. The barn star has had symbolic meaning in America for over 300 years. A paper barn...

Star decorations are quick and easy crafts to prepare. Colored paper can be used and a series of stars can be connected to form a garland or each star can be suspended from the ceiling for a...

Origami paper crafts can create an array of shapes, from swooping cranes to blossoming flowers. These flowers take only a few folds and are a good choice for beginners. After you have made the...

Making cards is a fun way to celebrate holidays, birthdays, anniversaries and more. It can also be a great craft activity to do with children to get them involved in the spirit of the occasion....

Not everyone has an artistic knack for drawing or creating shapes. Even the famous Betsy Ross had a difficult time with sewing stars on the American flag. No matter how many times we try, there's...

Simple summer pastimes can create lasting memories. The long, carefree summer hours are a wonderful opportunity for fun activities that don't cost much but are rich in shared smiles and laughter....

Origami is a method of paper craft that require only a piece of paper and a pair of hands. Scissors, tape, and glue are forbidden!. Of all the origami patterns for folding birds, penguins are...

Using a simple paper folding technique, you can make a gift box from a greeting card.

Some paper airplane models are simple to make, while others are difficult. Models are often folded out of the standard paper used in school, since bored schoolchildren are prime paper airplane...

Pinwheels are classic children's toys that you can make at home with materials you have on hand. Since they are wind powered, they are a perfect toy for spring. If there's no breeze outside,...

Folding paper to create functional and decorative objects such as flowers, boxes and planes is called origami, an art that originated in Japan. Decorative origami is helped by origami paper, which...

Origami, or the art of using paper to create objects, is a fun and useful useful skill to have. Origami throwing stars can make great games when used in various competitions or star fights. The...

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...

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...

A paper hang glider is a simple aircraft to make and fly for both children and adults. Use a piece of square origami paper with a bright color or pattern for visual variation. With a series of...

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...

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...

Origami is a paper-folding art that originated in Japan. Special sheets of origami paper, often printed with beautiful colors and patterns, are folded into sculptures ranging from simple boxes to...

Origami is a great hobby. I think it is like music. Some people are composers and they create great pieces. Others are performers who recreate what the composers write. I like to do both. Most of...

Making this easy origami "spinner" can be a fun child's party activity, a cute Christmas ornament, part of a brightly colored mobile, or just a creative way to "while away" a...

I love to leave a little something extra as a tip. Folding your bill of whatever denominations adds value and make the waiter/waitress's day. I didn't create this one on my own. I have no idea...

I will be showing you how to make a sliding ninja star. This can also be expanded into a Frisbee.

If you ever made a paper snowflake as a child, you know kirigami. Now learn how to make a kirigami star that can be used as a window decoration or holiday ornament.