Paper Crafts

The paper bridge activity is a classic classroom activity that encourages problem solving and collaboration. The idea is to give students a piece of standard letter-size paper and pennies, and see...

Japanese paper sculptures have become a popular art form in western culture in the last several years. In 1958, the Origami Center was opened in the United States, which helped to introduce the...

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....

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...

Origami is the Japanese art of folding paper. Learning to create shapes in paper folding has long been a fascination of Japanese children, but the creative and beautiful process has spread around...

Coming up with a paper craft idea is not as difficult as we make think. When it comes to using paper folding to make neat and even useful items, there are many ideas to be found. This project is...

Decorative paper stars are made by origami, the intricate art of paper folding. A finished paper star is a small, fat 3-D paper representation of a star. They are small enough that an adult hand...

Folding figures from dollar bills is lots of fun. Children of all ages enjoy the process and the results. In the directions for this model you may notice lots of creases in all the pictures. This...

Origami, which is more than 800 years old, is the Japanese craft of paper folding to create shapes. Though some of the more traditional shapes, such as the crane, have a typical folding pattern,...

Folding paper money is also called money origami. This is a special kind of origami that utilizes currency instead of other types of paper. Folding paper money into unusual or interesting shapes...

If you are looking for a gift for a golfer but don't know what that person already has or needs for the sport, fold paper money into a golf club shape and let her buy what she really wants. This...

I've been folding paper since I was nine. 50 years later I'm still at it. Now I even create new models myself. Yes, Origami is a lifelong hobby and lots of fun. Folding money can be a fun part of...

Origami, the Japanese art of paper folding, is known for creating beautiful forms from simple sheets of paper. It can also, however, create some functional objects. Such is the case with a ninja...

Sailing on the open seas just isn’t the same without a sailor hat—but for all those times when you’re not on the open seas, a paper sailor hat will usually get the job done perfectly. Creating a...

Learn to fold with instructions from a professional artist in this free video about paper folding crafts.

Learn to fold a four-pointed star with instructions from a professional artist in this free video about paper folding crafts.

Learn to make a snake out of paper with instructions from a professional artist in this free video about paper folding crafts.

Learn to fold a paper samurai hat with instructions from a professional artist in this free video about paper folding crafts.

Learn to fold an origami sitting dog with instructions from a professional artist in this free video about paper folding crafts.

Learn to fold an origami twirling bird with instructions from a professional artist in this free video about paper folding crafts.

Learn to fold with instructions from a professional artist in this free video about paper folding crafts.

Learn to fold a Chinese origami paper flower with instructions from a professional artist in this free video about paper folding crafts.

Learn to fold an origami water lily flower with instructions from a professional artist in this free video about paper folding crafts.

Learn to fold a dollar bill into a bowtie with instructions from a professional artist in this free video about paper folding crafts.

Learn to fold an origami water bomb with instructions from a professional artist in this free video about paper folding crafts.

Learn to fold a paper dart with instructions from a professional artist in this free video about paper folding crafts.

Learn to fold paper yacht with instructions from a professional artist in this free video about paper folding crafts.

Learn to an easy way to fold paper stars with instructions from a professional artist in this free video about paper folding crafts.

Learn to fold an origami heart with instructions from a professional artist in this free video about paper folding crafts.

Learn to fold an origami swan with instructions from a professional artist in this free video about paper folding crafts.

Learn to fold an origami turtle with instructions from a professional artist in this free video about paper folding crafts.

Learn to fold a traditional origami flower with instructions from a professional artist in this free video about paper folding crafts.

Learn to fold an origami sailboat with instructions from a professional artist in this free video on easy paper folding crafts.

Creating Chinese stars out of paper is a unique and creative way to learn the art of paper folding. Construct paper stars with tips from an origami specialist in this free video on paper art.

An origami flower can make for a cute gift for a special someone. Make an origami paper flower with folding instructions from a graphic artist in this free video on Japanese origami.

A good origami paper airplane can be folded to fly nice and straight. Make an origami paper airplane with folding instructions from a graphic artist in this free video on Japanese origami.

If an origami paper boat is folded correctly, it will actually float. Make an origami paper boat with folding instructions from a graphic artist in this free video on Japanese origami.

An origami balloon needs a little crease to help fill it with air. Make an origami balloon with paper folding instructions from a graphic artist in this free video on Japanese origami.

Origami can be used to fold a secret note that is difficult to get into. Make an origami secret letter with paper folding instructions from a graphic artist in this free video on Japanese origami.

Paper can be folded with origami techniques to make dice for fun dice games. Make an origami paper dice cube with folding instructions from a graphic artist in this free video on Japanese origami.

An origami paper crane starts off with a simple square sheet of paper. Make an origami crane with paper folding instructions from a graphic artist in this free video on Japanese origami.

Origami paper folding techniques can be used to make paper airplanes. Make an origami paper plane with folding instructions from a graphic artist in this free video on Japanese origami.

Origami has practical applications, such as using paper folding techniques to make a fan. Make an origami paper fan with folding instructions from a graphic artist in this free video on Japanese...

An origami butterfly makes for a beautiful and delicate paper decoration. Make an origami paper butterfly with folding instructions from a graphic artist in this free video on Japanese origami.

An origami balloon, or water bomb, can be made so that it actually has to be blown up. Make an origami paper balloon with folding instructions from a graphic artist in this free video on Japanese...

A paper crane in origami emphasizes the delicate angles of paper folding. Make an origami crane with paper folding instructions from a graphic artist in this free video on Japanese origami.

Paper football games are fun and easy to play, and even easier to make with origami. Make an origami paper football with folding instructions from a graphic artist in this free video on Japanese...

Origami skills can be used to make paper dolls in an accordion style. Make an origami paper doll with folding instructions from a graphic artist in this free video on Japanese origami.

Any paper can be used for origami paper folding, including a dollar bill. Make an origami shirt from a dollar bill with paper folding instructions from a graphic artist in this free video on...