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...

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...

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...

Do you enjoy joking around at your workplace, maybe even terrorizing your boss? Even in a professional environment, a silly hat will always lighten the mood.

You can make your own paper sherikan. These are also called shurikens or ninja stars. The spelling can vary because of differences when people translate the original Japanese syllables into a...

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...

Paper origami elephants are one of the most popular animals to make because there are so many different versions. You can begin with a simple model and, with practice, graduate to a complex model....

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...

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...

Even though they are designed to be portable, there are times when you won't have access to your Tech Decks. In these instances the only solution is to create your own homemade fingerboard using...

A lot of children enjoy making paper airplanes. A lot of adults do, too. Whether you are a kid, or just a kid at heart, you too can learn to make good paper airplanes.

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...

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...

Finding and printing online printable greeting cards saves time and money. But folding them properly can be a challenge. How can you make sure you size, print and fold a tri-fold greeting card...

Printing online greeting cards is fast efficient and fun. Folding them is entirely another story. How can you make sure you're sizing, printing and folding the greeting card just right? Following...

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...

Pocket fold envelopes are perfect for sending invitations and handmade cards. They are simple to make and add a professional look to your handcrafted cards without the extra expense. Create your...

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...

Making toys out of paper is easy and an inexpensive way to play. The few materials you need for this project can be found around the house. Use your imagination to make these cars tools for play...

Every Christmas, you likely receive a dozen or so Christmas cards. At the end of the season, they end up in a box for storage, never to be seen again.This year, instead of throwing your old...

Your photos deserve something more unique than a store-bought album; create mini photo books with personal style in which to display them. One of the easiest mini photo books to make is an...

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....

You can use your own greeting cards to make your own small gift boxes. These small boxes work perfectly to hold tiny treasures like jewelry and miniature figurines. They are free and easy to make...

Paper craft is a hobby that has been around since the Japanese worked with origami. A knowledge of basic shapes is important, such as a triangle or parallelogram. An eight-sided star can also...

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....

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...

Balisong--or butterfly knives--are beautiful to watch, because a well-practiced user can draw, wield and sheath one with a few quick flicks of the wrist. While Balisongs knives can be extremely...

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...

Turning ordinary paper into hats and boats is a favorite pastime of young children. Folding the paper does not take much talent or knowledge, but there are definite tricks to forming the hats and...

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...

In the 1960s it became fashionable to make or purchase large paper flowers. These flowers referenced the 'flower power' movement that used the flower to represent peace. Large paper flowers of...

Summer paper flowers are colorful, light and easy to make. Paper flowers can be used to decorate a child's bedroom or to use along with streamers and other decorations to create a festive...

Creating items with paper can be a fun project for children or something that can take up time if stuck in the house. You can create many items with paper, such as a set of dice, a swan or even a...

Origami is the ancient art of paper folding. Paper is folded into different shapes that resemble real-life objects. Although most people believe that origami is just folding, traditional origami...

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...

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...

Ninjas have increased in popularity and become a pop culture staple. Their popularity may stem from their near invisibility and invincibility or their array of tools--a good ninja has all the...

Parchment paper has a variety of applications in the culinary world. It can be used to help cook up some delectable entrees, serve up vegetable packets and also as a powerful tool in cake...

Paper fans can be made with many different types of paper. For economy, choose a legal-size sheet of printer paper. If you want the fan to be extra durable, choose a sheet of watercolor paper cut...

If you find yourself without a case for a CD, try folding your own CD envelope from a piece of paper. CD envelopes are perfect for saving space on your CD rack and are much cheaper than regular CD...

Before tossing old newspapers out to the recycling bin consider using it to make useful paper items that can be used around the home. Newspaper when rolled or folded tightly into thick layers can...

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...

Make or design your own Pooh Bear birthday invitations for your child's next Winnie the Pooh-themed party. The invitations set the mood for the whole party, which is why it's important to be...

Cards are used for a variety of purposes. Birthday and greeting cards are given to show appreciation and celebrate special occasions. Placeholder cards, or placards, are used to indicate...

A jewelry package doesn't have to be expensive to look classy, and it isn't difficult to find what you need to make a hundred packages, or only one, to showcase a piece of jewelry. Designing your...