Paper Crafts

Different kinds of cards--such as store gift cards, money-holder greeting cards or sentimental homemade cards--can make a perfect gift. You can make that gift even more personal by enclosing it in...

Whether you've just created your own card and need a matching envelope, have lost your card's envelope or just want to put your own touch on the card's envelope, making unique envelopes is simple...

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...

Writing a note is hard enough without having to worry about coming up with an envelope, too. With these instructions, you'll never have that problem again. Turning a note into its own envelope...

An envelope is something many people do not think about often; however, making a handmade envelope to mail a letter or card might be an innovative way to add just the right touch to your...

Greeting cards are used for a variety of purposes including holidays, birthdays and to express heartfelt emotions for another. Bows can add a personalized touch to a card or help to promote...

If you want to create memorable party invitations for your next gathering of family and friends, add small decorative touches to make an impact on the handmade cards. Use an attention-grabbing...

Sealing a letter with sealing wax adds an air of sophistication to your correspondence. Sealing wax is available at just about any craft store and comes in a variety of colors, with red as the...

Wedding, baby shower and party invitations can be expensive to custom order. Making your own invitations with card stock is a cost effective solution that lets your creative side shine. When the...

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...

Pocketfold invitations are wonderful to look at and easy to make. They add a touch of class to an event before your guests even walk through the door. They can be casual or ultra-glamorous. Best...

Handmade invitations tend to be more personal than the commercial ones you can purchase. Extra effort goes into creating an invitation by hand, and that makes the recipient feel special. The...

Graduation invitations don't have to cost you an arm and a leg. Using a home printer or a calligraphy pen, you can make beautiful, memorable graduation invitations for your loved ones. Besides...

When children or adults are confirmed in their church, they typically receive a few gifts from family members and close friends. It's a nice touch for the confirmed person to say "thank you" on a...

Free printable anniversary cards are easy to create using blank card templates online. You can design cards that are printable using your own custom anniversary themes for a creative personal touch.

Red, a popular color for Christmas and Valentine's Day, makes for a vibrant envelope to hold your custom-made greeting card. Even if red envelopes are available, making your own will complete a...

Free printable thank you cards can add personal meaning to a show of appreciation. These cards can be customized free to say thank you for any formal or informal circumstance requiring a return of...

Make your own card and envelope in just a few easy steps and have fun at the same time. There are so many different card styles, you can make your homemade card and envelope any way you want it....

Self-contained invitations that open to reveal an invitation are popular with brides. They are like little books that may contain the wedding invitation, an RSVP card, return envelope and...

Homemade paper invitations are a great way to add personal flair to your child's next birthday party. Your children will remember your efforts for years to come, and the recipients of the...

You can make pretty envelopes for wedding and party invitations, personal stationery, a business promotion or other needs. There are many beautiful papers on the market to choose from for this...

You can use a small paper bag to make an envelope. The envelope could then be used to send a letter, give to someone with a card inside or to hold documents. This can work in a situation where you...

Benjamin Franklin, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson created the first Seal of the United States on July 4, 1776, according to Nostalgic Impressions' History of Sealing Wax. But you don't have to be...

Using free templates to make a printable gift certificate will show thought and add a personal touch to reward someone special. These gift certificate templates are printable and free to customize...

Folding a tissue paper envelope is a simple craft. The only word of caution is that tissue paper is flimsy, so it can't go through standard mail, but it is cute for a hand-delivered note. If you...

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...

The more coupons you cut out and save, the more money you will have in your pocket. The trouble with using lots of coupons, though, lies in being able to keep track of them and quickly find a...

Making a CD envelope is an easy craft project, one that even children can do. It is also a great way to personalize gifts of CDs, and significantly cheaper than buying a CD gift envelope. All you...

When completed, a C5 envelope measures around 6 1/2 inches tall by 9 inches long, appropriate for an A5 size paper or A4 paper, folded in half. This makes the C5 envelope the perfect envelope for...

Greeting cards are used for so many things. They express thanks, give birthday wishes, offer congratulations and extend sympathies. There are several different ways you can sign a greeting card....

Need a gift for a soon-to-be bride? Know a host/hostess with the most-est? Give them an Invitation Kit. Handmade invitations are a wonderful way to say 'You're Invited' and give events a sense of...

Before the Industrial Revolution, envelope flaps didn't contain any glue. Sealing wax was applied to the envelope flap and molded with a signet ring to seal the envelope and guaranty the...

People often think of gift certificates as impersonal despite their convenience. Rather than give these as presents that lack personality, why not create personalized gift certificate holders for...

A round-flap envelope is the easiest and most versatile envelope to make from construction paper. It can be made in any size you desire. However, the instructions given here produce a 6-inch...

There will be times that the best gift to give someone is money. You can dress up the gift of cash with a more personal paper money card holder. These are easy to make and decorate. You can choose...

Receiving a large handmade birthday card is always a nice surprise. It shows someone cares and has taken the time to create something special to say "Happy Birthday." Creating a large...

A treasure chest envelope can be used for party invitations. A business can send promotional mailings to customers. The envelope can hold a party map to a pirate or leprechaun treasure. It can be...

Loving cards are appropriate for many occasions, such as friendships, sympathy, thank yous, birthdays, remembrances and celebrations. They can be as simple, whimsical or elegant as the crafter...

In this article you will learn how to easily fold a decorative envelope to add your unique style to invitations, gift giving, letter writing etc.

Making baby congratulations printable cards is a nice way to express your regards in a thoughtful way with personal expression.

Making printable deepest sympathy cards is a nice way to express your regards in a thoughtful way with personal expression.

The tradition of sealing letters and documents with a personal wax seal is an ancient one. The first Great Seal of England was that of Edward the Confessor, and impressions of this seal can still...

To make a paper CD case, use a 9-by-12-inch piece of paper, fold the paper around the CD, and tape the edges closed. Create an envelope specifically to hold CDs with instructions from a former...

Making free printable greeting cards is a simple and creative way to give a thoughtful gift that is a personal expression.

You can make cards for free. Of course, exactly how free is up to you. You really do need a pair of scissors and some paste or tape. The rest is negotiable!

A business envelope is generally referred to as a No. 10 size envelope used mostly for business or letter purposes. It is the most commonly used envelope. The size of the envelope is approximately...

A hand-made birthday card is appreciated by the recipient not only as a remembrance of a special occasion but a gift of time and effort by its creator. Whether done by a child or an adult, a...

If you're having difficulty locating party favors for your guests, why not make your own? These party favor envelopes can be customized for any theme or color scheme, making them a perfect...

Tired of those boring, store-bought invitations? Here's a few tips to get your party started off right. Invite your friends and family with these bright and creative invitation alternatives.

Making handmade cards is a great way to save money throughout the year. Another easy way to save is to make your own envelopes too. Sometimes you can't find an envelope that is just the right...