Paper Crafts

You don't have to buy expensive rubber stamps and craft supplies to create intricate, textured looks for your handmade greeting cards, scrapbook layouts and home decorating projects. Use snippets...

Windows can be creatively decorated using static cling designs for holidays and special occasions. Static cling vinyl is available as a specialty inkjet paper for personalized projects and...

Railroad crossing signs warn drivers that they are at a railroad crossing. Homemade crossing signs work well as decorations or just to make as a project with your child. When making a homemade...

Dissolve Epsom salt in water to create a paint that dries to look like sparkling snowflakes. This popular winter craft takes advantage of the beautiful crystalline structure of Epsom salt to...

The world of plaster crafts is bursting with many traditional and eccentric creations that can be used and displayed in your home, office or garden. With plaster and water as your guide, you can...

Tricorn hats are symbols of both pirates and the French Revolution. These hats are simple, elegant and unmistakable. The style was becoming popular in the years before the Revolution, mostly...

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.

A cardboard sleigh is a fun project for any age or skill level, whether you make a centerpiece, a life-sized yard decoration, or a setting for your Christmas photos. All you need is a box, a...

If you have a young child you know how hard it is to keep them entertained. Thanksgiving is coming up, so why not do something fun and related? I'm sure the little one will enjoy it, and it is...

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...

Making paper mache to make craft items such as ornaments, figurines and other is very economical and eco-friendly. You can use just about any waste paper you can find at home, from old newspapers,...

Gold is a beautiful color for any occasion. It glitters like the sun on the changing leaves during the fall. During the winter holidays, it brings an element of festive sophistication and a...

While real rocks are cheap and abundant, they are also inconveniently heavy. In many cases, this creates problems when rocks are needed for things like decorating or stage productions. Instead of...

You can make tree cutouts out of cardboard and poster paint for decorations, sets and scenery. You need to use thick cardboard, so ask appliance and electronics stores for large sheets of it....

An altered clipboard can be created to decorate your home or to give as a gift to a teacher or a friend that works in an office setting. Altered clipboards can be adorned with paper, stickers or...

Eid ul-Fitr is the Muslim holiday marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, the month of fasting. Its timing is based on a lunar calendar, so the date changes from year to year. The...

Clothespins are great for making small figures, such as insects, animals or little dolls. These can be used for decorations or ornaments, and be given as gifts. The basic techniques are fairly...

Children have an energetic spirit and need constant entertainment. Provide your child with a craft project to both stimulate and educate them. A great craft project is making a Native American...

A pop-up book is a hands-on way for children and adults to interact with a story. The authors of pop-up books use cleverly designed paper engineering to make certain portions of the page move...

Making custom bookplates is a great actively for parents and children to enjoy together. The process is very simple and it provides both parents and children with the opportunity to express...

This article is about transferring printed image or text to another media, i.e., essentially making a copy without a copy machine.

Paper marbling is used to add a painted design onto plain sheets of paper. These papers can then be used in craft projects ranging from stationary making to book binding. Suminagashi is the oldest...

To have the look of paint strokes on rubber stamps is quite easy to do, if you have the right tools. I will teach you the basics of how to apply the color wash, then revive the ink, then print on...

Parents typically collect childhood keepsakes or mementos that will someday be passed to their adult child. These might include special drawings or school work, old report cards and a variety of...

Professional artists are not the only people who can make use of a color wheel. People designing crafts, jewelry or the interior of their homes can also benefit from having a color wheel to help...

Sponge painting is an easy project with many potential applications. It can be used in the home to decorate walls and embellish furniture or craft projects. It can also be used as a craft project...

Signs serve all sorts of purposes in society. They point people in the right direction, advertise services and products, and warn of danger. It is important to choose the right paint for the kind...

Gift bags are popular for gift giving. It is easier to place some presents, especially oddly-shaped ones, inside a bag rather than trying to wrap them. In addition, children can help with the...

Want a great way to decorate your home or garden? Try this simple process to make realistic and easy-to-make paper rocks. Use them to decorate your home or spruce up a project. All you need is a...

If you enjoy giving gifts, you probably also enjoy making the gift presentation appealing. You don't have to be artistic to make a beautiful gift box that the recipient will love just as much as...

A tray made from paper can make a useful extra tray for serving or storing in the home. A tray like this can help to organize items on a shelf or can be used for serving a child's tea party...

Fancy cards are very popular these days, whether they talk, play music or have holograms on them. While all of these cards are interesting to look at, they can be pretty expensive. It's a lot less...

Bird and nest motifs are everywhere these days. Instead of spending money on a pre-made decoration, follow these easy instructions and make your own.

Put your creativity to work to make a moderately easy Valentine box for a race car enthusiast. Use self-drying modeling clay to form the body, then paint it, give it a number and attach movable...

All that is required to make original birth announcements is a little creativity. As an added convenience, these cute and colorful baby announcements can be stamped ahead of time and the birth...

Whether used for school plays, Halloween costumes or simply backyard play, children's cowboy hats top off the signature look of the Wild West. While you can purchase cowboy hats at costume shops,...

Create decorative boxes for trinkets, as gifts or for decorating your home easily with a little imagination and a some craft supplies. You can find box forms at your local craft store, then cover...

Bulletin boards are a staple in most classrooms and daycare centers. They are a great way to post important information and display assignments. If you want to liven up your bulletin board,...

Whether you are making a toy for a child or a prop for a play, a shield for a knight or soldier can be made out of something as simple as poster board. Poster board is sturdy and holds up well,...

I can still remember making my first paper mache Eater egg. I was about 10 years old and my grandmother helped me make the egg as a gift for my mother. It was huge and I painted it blue and we...

Paper and crayons have a way of keeping kids entertained on a rainy day. Go beyond the typical drawings and create masterpieces by making rub-away collage art. Colorful crayons and black paint are...

Having your own cardboard and silver paint robot is a necessity for any die-hard vintage science fiction fan. For decades before the invention of computer, low-budget sci-fi made due with trash...

Many young boys aspire to be military men when they get older. Many kids have small G.I. Joes and army action figures. An origami military hat as a craft project that would likely make a boy's...

Teepees are the traditional dwellings of the plains Indians. They were originally constructed of solid wooden poles covered with a tent of animal skins or birch bark. The Native Americans who...

The easiest way to make a globe from paper is to use paper mache. Paper mache is a versatile artistic medium. Paper mache products are sturdy and last a long time. Paper mache can be formed into...

Making a pinata is a simple project that you and a group of friends can get together to make. The most basic pinata uses items that are commonly found around the house. This is good news for you...

Cardboard is not traditionally thought of as an art material, but it is surprisingly useful stuff. It costs little or nothing and is easy to work with and plentiful. Best of all, it requires no...

Paper mosaic tiles can turn crafts and art projects into works of art. With a little imagination, the projects can be endless...

Send your little princess off on an enchanting journey to a far away land but don't forget to give her a magic wand. You can easily make your own magic wand with just a few items you probably...

Cardboard palm trees are an economical solution to decorating for a tropical party and stage presentations. They come together quickly and easily, and make use of scrap cardboard. This project can...