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...

Paper crafts are entertaining for young and old alike. Use card stock to make interesting models and then create landscapes with these models. By measuring and drawing some simple shapes onto card...

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...

Mint match books make quick, charming party favors, wedding treats and can even be used to announce special occasions or tucked into a thank-you note. You can order custom-printed mint match books...

Candy corn and harvest parties are staples of fall, so why not combine them into a fun fall craft. Candy corn seed packets make great fall treats that work great as favors for fall weddings, fall...

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...

Homemade envelopes give a unique and special feel to cards, letters and gifts. They can be small or large, elaborately decorated or classically simple and are easy to make with just a few...

Making a paper flower involves following a simple origami technique. Origami is a Japanese art form involving folding paper. This simple origami flower requires some manual dexterity and some...

A chatterbox is an origami paper craft that is fun to fold and more fun to use. Perched on top of two thumbs and two fingers, it becomes an instant Magic 8 Ball, a game or a tool for learning. It...

Ahoy, matey. Making hand puppets is a fun activity to keep kids busy on rainy days, or even to get them involved in the learning process during a lesson. If your little pirate would like to create...

Gift boxes are nice for presents, but they can be fairly expensive. This is a quick guide on how to make a paper box with any piece of paper. It does require a bit of practice. With a little bit...

Paper helicopters ape a little like paper airplanes but are helicopters. They fly straight down turning in circles.

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...

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...

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...

To make a paper tower, cut small slits along the long side of a piece of paper, fold down every other flap, roll the paper into a cylinder and decorate the outside like a medieval tower. Create a...

To make a paper chatterbox, fold a square piece of paper diagonally in half in both directions, fold in each corner, turn it over and fold each corner again. Create a paper chatterbox, writing in...

Create colorful and embellished three-dimensional handbag cards to send to friends and family. Each is a work of art that can be framed and hung on the wall. Whether fancy or simple, every card...

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...

When my mom worked for the newspaper, we would go to business expos, parade, and fairs to pass out free newspapers to patrons. Of course, the kids weren't very interested in the day's news, so...

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...

Learning basic origami folds can be entertaining and educational. Both children and adults can enjoy the simple act of precise folding to create unusual and beautiful items out of paper. Not all...

Whether paperback or hardcover, all books are susceptible to damage from regular wear and tear or accidental spillage. You can make a book cover to protect your book using paper supplies around...

Cubes made out of construction can be a lot of fun to make, and provide interesting decorations or colorful containers for small gifts. The cubes can be strung on strings from the ceiling to make...

The windy days of spring are perfect for flying kites. This is a great craft for using recycled items such as used computer paper and newspapers. Gather all your supplies and enjoy an afternoon of...

This is a step by step guide with pictures to show you how to fold an origami tulip. Origami is "the traditional Japanese art of paper folding". There are many things you can make with...

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.

Organize your note cards with a handmade holder. Conserve space in a desk by recycling the boxes that come with store-bought cards. Or make holders to store cards that you made with your...

Paper fortune tellers are easy to make with any square piece of paper, and fortunes can be written on the inside of each flap for a fun game. Create paper fortune tellers with instructions from a...

Ever wondered how to make one of those paper sailor hats that every child is born knowing how to do? They look super simple, but well, as adults the simplist undertakings can be the hardest! Well,...

Pocket fold invitations are different than the usual invitations that have been imprinted. They have flaps holding the parts of the total invitation. Resembling the old fashioned wrapper and...

Decorated gift bags have been the hottest gift wrapping accessory for years now, but they're hardly a cheap alternative to the usual wrapping paper and ribbons. Using these instructions, you can...

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...

You can use a map, wallpaper, gift wrap or other papers that have recyclable portions to create an easy paper gift bag. Use cording, satin ribbon, jute, measuring tape or doubled paper for the...

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...

If you have ever designed your own card, only to find that it does not fit the standard envelope, knows what it is like to wish you could make your own envelope. It cannot just be any envelope--it...

Origami is the ancient Japanese art of paper folding and modern paper folding techniques and crafts use that old tradition with a modern twist. You can make just about anything these days by...

To fold paper stars you need little more than paper and an imagination. Choose the color and size to fit any crafting project. These stars are easy to create and last long. Follow the steps below...

Origami is not only a relaxing hobby and impresses those who watch the beautiful process unfold. Though the finished product appears complex, it is not as difficult as it seems. The traditional...

You can add a personal touch to all your larger mailings by creating your own bubble mailers. When you make these mailers, friends and family will appreciate your extra effort when you choose...

The ancient Chinese art of paper folding, or origami, has been a tradition for thousands of years. A simple origami rose can nicely decorate most spaces.

You may know edelweiss as the subject of a song in "The Sound of Music." It's a beautiful, short-lived perennial originally from the steppes of Asia. Learn how to make an origami version of the...

Origami paper claws are not only fun to wear; they are also fun to make as well. Create your own "freddy fingers" or monster hands for the perfect Halloween costume with a few pieces of paper and...

Making an origami table from origami paper requires folding the paper into a flat square with pointed legs. First form a "windmill" shape that has a square at the center and four blades that...

Make a garden full of flowers that never need sunlight, food or water. Begin with the origami iris flower. This intricate flower is an advanced origami craft that calls for one piece of colorful...

Create an interesting and functional piece of art, the origami star box. The many folds and pockets of the origami star box require an experienced crafter's hand. Be patient and precise while...

Card making is a fun and popular hobby. Make the card even more eye catching by making it into a pop-up card. The recipient will be pleasantly surprised to see an image pop up when the card is...

When you can't decide on Christmas or birthday gifts—-or would rather let the recipients choose their own—-money is always a good option. If you worry that the gesture is too impersonal, making...

This isn't the paper airplane you made in grade school. This paper airplane tests the limits of physics by staying in the air and flapping its wings. And you can make this project yourself with...

A paper airplane is nothing compared to this paper army tank. It's a great craft for kids and even for people who are just bored at the office. Finish it off with plastic soldiers for an afternoon...