Paper Crafts

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...

The Cricut personal cutting machine will help you create designs, patterns, letters and die-cut shapes using many types of paper. As of November 2009, the Cricut, manufactured by Provo Craft,...

Jumping frogs are a creative and fun way to learn about wildlife and aerodynamics. Like paper planes, these jumping frogs can be folded in a variety of ways to make bigger leaps. Experiment with...

Washi dolls are the Japanese version of paper dolls, and the paper used to make them is called washi. Washi makers create this paper from such diverse materials as the bark of trees, shrubs, hemp,...

Tagging stencils are used to create tags, which are symbols that are repeated in a variety of places and become recognizable to other taggers. Tagging is considered a type of graffiti by some,...

You may remember making paper snowflakes in elementary school. Fold a piece of paper several times, cut chunks out of every side but one, and unfold for a perfect snowflake. These inexpensive...

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...

Some corrugated cardboard is too thick for a razor blade or craft knife to cut through. Trying to force any knife through thick cardboard can get dangerous and slips may result in serious injury....

It is always a fun experience transforming a plain piece of colored construction paper into something extraordinary. The possibilities for what you can create are endless. Making a jungle...

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...

Our experiences with loved ones can lead to wonderful memories that can be recorded in a variety of ways through scrapbooking. Craft paper can help to reconstruct those memories and enhance the...

Gift cards, or gift tags, are often forgotten second thoughts or seem like too much money for such a small item. If you're a bit creative, however, it's an enjoyable little project and more...

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...

A cone is a three-dimensional geometrical shape with a circular base and smooth sides that join at a pointed tip. Efforts to cut out cone shapes without much forethought often result in cones with...

Have old greeting cards lying around - well here are some useful ways to recycle those cards and use them for other things.

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...

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...

In Japan, children make these colorful paper lanterns to hang during parties, festivals and holidays. It is part of origami, or paper art. Make these lanterns with a class or scout troop, using...

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...

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 paper cutting, also known as "jian zhi," is an art that dates back hundreds of years. It was practiced by the brides of rich families to be added to their dowries. The general public also...

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...

We use tissue paper in gift bags and baskets most commonly, but what else is it good for? If you like crafts, you can reuse old tissue paper, or even buy new tissue paper and make some very...

Paper crafts are great fun when entertaining kids. Making a gun out of paper is an activity that can be done on a rainy day or just for fun. Making a paper gun can also lead to more advanced paper...

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...

Seven billion greeting cards are purchased each year, with the average person receiving more than 20 cards throughout the year, reports the Greeting Card Association. That is a lot of cards and a...

Construction paper butterflies are a simple craft that nearly anyone can make, from preschool aged children on up. This project lends itself well to group projects as well as being a fun...

Make your own printed pages into a book, or re-cover an old favorite. It's the next best thing to reading.

Sizzix, a personal die-cutting machine that can cut and emboss a variety of shapes, is often used by scrapbookers looking to add a little something extra to their pages or students hoping to jazz...

Stencils are sheets of paper into which lettering or images have been cut and allow for easy transfer of premade forms. They are useful for ensuring that you reproduce an image exactly as the...

Personalizing gifts adds a special touch, especially when the gift recipient is someone you love and care for such as family or close friends. There are many different items that you can 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.

Learning paper cutting techniques allows you can add variety and creativity into your crafts. There are many different tools that you can use that will help you with paper cutting.

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...

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...

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...

Graphic recipe cards are a good way to brighten up your recipe box. By putting the recipe on one side and a picture of the finished dish or a reminder of the main ingredient on the front, you can...

In China, lanterns are often used to celebrate the Lantern Festival. During this holiday, deceased ancestors are honored. And most of the time, children wander around at night carrying lanterns to...

Paper punch tools have come a long way from the silver colored one-hole punch gadget. There are countless paper punch shapes available for crafters, children and paper artists. Some of the tools...

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...

Foam Board, also known as Foamcore, is a great craft project material. Foam Board is very lightweight, but rigid, lending itself to many uses. Basically a thin piece of styrofoam sandwiched...

You can turn any room into a winter wonderland with easy to make hanging snowflake decorations. These low-cost decorations only require a few minutes of time and some heavy paper. You can use...

The SLICE is a portable die cut machine that can be used to make cutouts ranging in size from one to four inches. Here are instructions for how to use the Making Memories SLICE for the first time.

Cutting shapes out of paper is a fun way to explore art and build creativity. Learn to cut different shapes out of paper with tips from an origami specialist in this free video on paper art.

Cutting paper snowflakes is a fun and creative way to formulate different artistic designs. Discover how to cut snowflakes out of paper with tips from an origami specialist in this free video on...

For paper heart garland, draw a half heart on the folded paper and cut around it. Cut paper for paper heart garland with tips from a crafts enthusiast in this free video on arts and crafts.

For paper heart garland, cut smaller hearts out of the larger hearts to create frames. Cut frames for paper heart garland with tips from a crafts enthusiast in this free video on arts and crafts.

Creating your own picture frame allows you to fully customize your frame however you like. You can create it to match the room it will be in, the photo that it will house or keep it plain. You can...

To make a paper whirligig, start with a perfect circle cut out of stiff paper, cut a spiral shape into the circle until the middle is reached, add a piece of string to the middle and let the...

To make a paper frog, cut out two matching shapes as the front of the body and the back of the body, cut out a head shape and attach all three pieces with long strips of paper. Create a green...