Paper Crafts

Crisp vellum paper can become the building block for elegant craft projects ranging from handmade greeting cards and pretty gift tags, to airy table luminaries. If your design calls for folded...

Mulberry paper is a soft, thin paper featuring threadlike fibers, bits of flower petals or metallic flakes as inclusions running throughout each sheet. Sold at scrapbooking, rubber-stamping and...

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...

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....

Paper flowers are fun to make and last longer than real blossoms. Anything goes as far as color, pattern, size and type of paper. With simple materials that can be found around the house, make a...

Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding. The word "origami" means to fold (oru) paper (kami). There are many constructions that can be made by folding paper, including flowers and animals....

Making a paper cone can illustrate a geometry lesson or form the basis of a Christmas-tree craft project. These instructions pertain to a card-paper cone but you also can use them for any pliable...

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...

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...

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....

Making fringe flowers from paper is easy to do with the variety of beautiful decorative scrapbook papers available. These fringe flowers are made by attaching the blossom to an ink pen. Create a...

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...

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...

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...

Origami is the ancient art of paper folding. Many origami projects are easy enough that almost anyone can make a variety of different objects. From animals to people to even cars, the...

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...

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.

A ragged edge effect on a greeting card adds another dimension, especially when the cards are handcrafted. A tearing technique is used to rip away a small portion of the card along the edge,...

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...

Anyone can buy a card and envelope, but make your note even more special by delivering it in an envelope you folded yourself. Use a standard-size sheet of paper to create this easy envelope, and...

Laminating documents and pictures serves a dual purpose. It protects the piece by giving it a clear protective covering, and it makes the piece look more professional. Laminated documents can be...

In this eHow article, I will teach you how to make a make a mini, self sealing (no tape needed), paper gift box. It's super cute, and pretty easy. The finished product measures 3" x 3" x...

Making actual origami books out of a single sheet of origami paper--with pages that turn freely--is a challenge for the accomplished folder who can perform an outside reverse fold and petal folds...

The origami diamond base is a basic set of folds often used as a preliminary step toward folding other origami shapes. This base is an especially popular start for folding bird shapes.

The beauty of origami is that, if you have the patience and know-how, you can fold almost any shape. This model is based on the pyramid-folding process published by Joel Stern. Make sure to use...

This pattern to make an origami paper lamp shade can be done with any size paper as long as the short edge of the paper is 7/11ths the length of the long edge. For example, you can use paper where...

Decorate your table for a winter dinner with snowflake place cards. The snowflakes, which are glued onto the front of the place cards, are fun to cut out, so kids could be recruited to help with...

If you are looking for something distinctive and different for your pictures, why not try an origami picture frame to showcase a favorite picture? Choose a bright and colorful paper with a pattern...

Being able to fold a nurse's hat is a quick way to create a Halloween or work party costume. All it takes is some paper and a few basic steps.

Boats are a fun project to make, and it is exciting to watch those little folded papers set sail. Most paper boats only last a little while before they absorb so much water they sink and fall...

As I'm sure you know, a knife made out of paper will not be a very successful weapon. If you use it in a fight with an armed ninja, you are almost certain to lose. That being said, you can use a...

The publishing industry is in decline. In my opinion, this is because it is simply time for that industry to change the way in which it does business. One of the not- so-pleasant results of...

Instead of buying cone party hats for the next birthday party you host, why not plan to have the children make their own party hats as an activity for the party? Kids love craft projects like...

Origami is an ancient form of art that has been enjoyed by people for years. It can be a simple craft project for even young children or it can be an intricate pastime for adults. The nice thing...

You can make a decorate box to contain all sorts of things: valentines day cards, voting slips, suggestions or ideas...the list goes on and on. It's the ultimate in recycling too because you're...

Origami is a great craft for kids. Though it requires some precision, it allows children to get creative with just a few supplies. This flip knife is a good project for a child experienced in...

Make additional use out of all those holiday and special occasion greeting cards by making small gift boxes out of them. This is a creative way to recycle old greeting cards instead of just...

Making paper flowers to decorate for parties or weddings is inexpensive and a fun project to do with friends. Be creative with the colors you use, the size you cut out and the folds you make. Each...

Note writing is an art, but so is note folding. If you love to write notes and need help folding your girlie notes, you can learn how to fold your girlie notes beautifully.

Paper airplanes are great little toys, since they don't cost anything and can be made on the spot. They're also a classic boring teacher distraction. However, while everyone has built a paper...

If you're ever stranded somewhere without a cup, you can make one as long as you have a square piece of paper. Making an origami cup is a clever way to impress your friends and quench your thirst.

Started in the 17th century, Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding. The art is completed without the use of glue; only a sheet of paper. The most popular origami creation is probably the...

Origami is the ancient Japanese art of paper folding and most of what we see in paper crafts today is the modern evolution of this intricate Japanese art. Like origami, modern paper folding is a...

Paper crafts, like origami and airplane toys, are a fun and crafty way to create something unique out of a simple piece of paper. The paper throwing star is a fun way to teach your kids the art of...

Making paper hearts is a delightful activity that can be enjoyed by young and old alike. The materials are few, the method is simple and the result is absolutely lovely. Whether you make paper...

How many times have you needed scissors and searched relentlessly only to find there were none around? Too many times to count, probably, and your search may only result in a lot of needless...

When you boarding a plane, the security personnel want to inspect any package you may be carrying. This is difficult when you are carrying a gift for someone that is already wrapped. This...

Decorative paper hearts have many uses, and are very simple to make. With just paper and scissors, you can explore endless crafting possibilities. This is a great project for beginners. Read on to...

It's not often that you find the native-Australian bird of paradise on the North American continent. If you want this exotic creature but don't really want to pay the high price to import, then...

Making paper beads is a simple way to dive into the jewelry making hobby. It is also low cost and you have a lot of control over the looks and style of your beads too. For those who create on a...