Paper Crafts

Children can use their imagination and create their own Christmas cards. Give a child some crayons and their minds will take off in all different directions. Some of your favorite cards will be...

Crepe paper rosettes have a very nostalgic feel. You can use them to make place cards for weddings, holiday craft projects, or prize ribbons. Your imagination is your only limit when it comes to...

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...

A 3 D and a pop-up!Sounds complicated.But it isn't.In fact,it is so simple you will want to make it on every occasion.Christmas,Mother's day,Baby shower or Birthday.It will bring a smile on the...

Flower leis are used in Hawaiian culture to welcome guests to an event or party. Leis are often worn for Hawaiian parties or used as colorful decorations. Leis made from real flowers can be on the...

Teresita flowers are brightly colored crepe paper flowers that are a tradition in Mexico. The multicolored stems are an ideal decoration for your Cinco de Mayo or el Día de los Muertos...

Many decorations, such as those for wedding showers and Halloween parties, use honeycomb paper. Although you can buy premade honeycomb paper decorations and even honeycomb paper to make...

Rolling a cigarette is a great way to enjoy quality natural tobacco. Rolling a cigarette, though, requires two ingredients: tobacco and rolling paper. Making your own rolling paper only adds to...

The word decoupage comes from the French meaning "to cut out". This art form is an excellent and inexpensive way to preserve interesting paper or photos. What more perfect use of this...

Paper tubes are a staple item for multiple kids crafts or homemade instrument projects. Though paper tubes are available in the form of toilet paper rolls, paper towels and gift wraps, sometimes...

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...

If you are looking for a fun craft project for children, consider making an apple blossom picture. Apple blossoms begin to sprout in early spring and are often confused with cherry blossoms...

Washi dolls are the Japanese version of paper dolls, and the paper used to make them is called washi. Washi makers create this paper from such diverse materials as the bark of trees, shrubs, hemp,...

A top hat makes the perfect addition to any Mad Hatter, Abe Lincoln or undertaker costume. With a few modifications to this basic hat design, you'll be attending a tea party or presidential ball...

Adding paper or card stock to wood is a quick and easy way to add flair and decoration to a plain wooden box, sign, or plaque. No special tools are required, and the supplies needed are found...

Use construction paper to make a welcome sign. Use the sign for a welcome home party or a classroom. The sign is easy and inexpensive to make. Because construction paper comes in several different...

Paper light shades make a perfect gift or a unique addition to your home decor. Let your imagination go wild and create a paper light shade that will add warmth and coziness to any room. Create...

The Beretta is a well-known style of guns made famous by an Italian company, which can be replicated with a few sheets of paper and a few hours.

If it is time to explore insect identification with your children, consider incorporating an art project into your science lesson. Making paper insects is easy and provides a fun, memorable way to...

Decoupage, from the French for "cut out", is an ancient method of decorating items. The method comes to us from China and it is done by cutting out pictures from paper and gluing them to a...

A tissue-paper parasol is an elegant and practical accessory for an outdoor wedding or other party, or as a home accent. Inexpensive paper parasols are widely available from specialty retailers,...

Redecorating and repurposing a wall in your home or office can sound challenging and expensive, but with a few simple interior design tricks, you can give your space a brand-new look. Craft paper...

Design beautiful borders to use in your scrapbook pages, on cards or just to decorate a simple photograph. Decorative paper borders add a finished touch to your craft projects without the need for...

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...

Making paper coconut trees is a craft that is fun for kids and adults alike. Paper coconut trees are also essential decorations for any party with a tropical theme and can be used to accent table...

You can quickly create a cityscape with a handful of household materials. Whether these buildings are for a class project, stage scenery, a model railroad or for fun, there is almost no limit to...

Part of many childhood toy collections includes little plastic army men. Taking a cue from paper doll makers, paper army men and women can be done with relative ease.

Cardboard can be used to make nearly anything, including toys, playhouses and dioramas. The type of glue you use depends on a number of factors, including the thickness of the cardboard and what...

Cardboard tubes have many household uses. You can use them to store scarves in a drawer, safely store sharp kitchen knives, make a plastic grocery sack dispenser, and keep documents from tearing...

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...

German children celebrate St. Martin's Day on November 11 with a paper lantern procession through town. St. Martin was born in 316 in what is now Hungary and performed many acts of generosity...

Trees make colorful decorations for classrooms or children's rooms, but if you don't have the time to take care of a live one or don't have the money, making a paper tree for the wall can add just...

Making your own baby shower cards adds a personal touch to your invitations and creates memorable keepsakes for your guests. Not only are personalized cards cheaper than retail store cards, they...

Decorating a door, whether it is an exterior or interior door, is a great way to add to holiday decorations or to add to the themed decor of a room. Star door decorations can be made to suit any...

According to the BBC, the word "pocket" comes from the same word as "poke," a small bag used to keep tiny treasures. Today when you think of a pocket you often think of a pouch sewn into shirts...

It is always a fun experience transforming a plain piece of colored construction paper into something extraordinary. The possibilities for what you can create are endless. Making a jungle...

Quilling is a way to create many different shapes from thin strips of colored paper. They can be used on cards or craft projects, and will add interest to virtually any project you're working on....

Paper poppies are generally associated with Memorial Day, and their construction is a way to teach children about the meaning of this holiday and to appreciate the sacrifice veterans made for...

When you think of the ocean, the image that probably comes to mind is one of colorful reef fish, starfish, sea horses and sharks, all framed by a floating mass of seaweed. Seaweed, also known as...

With our society's ever-increasing desire to renew materials as opposed to depleting more of our natural resources, gift-wrapping has become an exercise in how to recycle materials while still...

When anniversaries and romantic holidays roll around, our loved ones can tire of the same old flowers and chocolates. As an original alternative, you may want to give your loved one an origami...

Exchanging hand-made cards was very popular in Victorian times. Cards were often sent out for Christmas and Valentines Day, however some Victorians didn't need a special occasion and would send...

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...

Pansies are beautiful little flowers that go by many other names, including Pink-eyed-John, Jump-up-and-kiss-me and Love-true. Paper pansies are traditionally made by Jewish families to...

You can use almost any material to make crafts; all you really need is imagination. Foam boards, also known as sturdy boards, provide a great craft material. Sturdier than construction paper, but...

A DIY wastebasket (or trash can) is a fun, easy way to add character and pizzazz to a study, bathroom, bedroom, or office. Just because it collects your garbage doesn't mean it has to look like...

Making a tissue-paper lei is an inexpensive craft project that can be done in less than an hour. You can teach your children about the Hawaiian culture and allow them to display what they learned...

Turkey Popsicle stick puppets make a great Thanksgiving craft for kids. They can be used for a fun Thanksgiving table party favor or as a name place card for the individual table settings....

A decorative bowl of artificial fruit is an attractive centerpiece on a table. Artificial fruits can be used in school projects and plays. Making your own artificial fruits and vegetables is fun...

Displaying a family tree is a fun and educational project for children of all ages that provides room for creative construction while they're learning about their ancestry. Keep your legacy in...