Paper Crafts

Eid ul-Fitr is the three-day Festival of Fast-Breaking that marks the end of Ramadan. After gathering in mosques to share the Eid prayer, Muslims typically celebrate the holiday by giving gifts to...

Vellum is a great way to spice up your paper craft projects. It comes in many different colors and can be found in any major craft store. Vellum is a translucent thin stock of paper that comes...

Roses are symbols of love and remembrance. Learning how to make artificial roses will let you show loved ones how much you care. They last longer and are more economical then real roses, making...

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...

There are thousands of babysitters in the world. Almost every teenager has babysat at some point or other in his or her life. Because the competition is so fierce, anything that will separate you...

Gift cards, or gift tags, are often forgotten second thoughts or seem like too much money for such a small item. If you're a bit creative, however, it's an enjoyable little project and more...

Have old greeting cards lying around - well here are some useful ways to recycle those cards and use them for other things.

Japanese papers come in vivid colors and patterns and are perfect for covering picture frames. You can cover a picture frame with Japanese papers using decoupage, the French art of applying...

Whether you're planning an official golf tournament for an athletic club, corporation or charitable organization or simply hosting an event among friends, design your own invitations to get your...

Altered clipboards are a project that can dress up an organizational element in your home. You might hang the completed clipboard in a home office or kitchen to add a functional decoration to the...

Paper fans are both traditional and practical. Use them for wall decorations or distribute them as party favors. Hand held fans also provide relief on a hot summer day. Do-It-Yourself paper fans...

Paper doilies can be used in a variety of craft projects and as decoration. Although you easily can buy doilies, making your own lets you design a custom look. Creating your own doilies also will...

To finish off the design of your handmade greeting cards, add a border to the front of the card. You can do this with almost any material. There are a few ways to add a border that will really...

Making your own party invitations is easy if you plan on using 4-by-6-inch paper. The dimensions create a standard stationery-sized sheet when flat and a common card shape when folded in half. The...

Hawaiian money leis are given as gifts at weddings, graduations, birthdays and other special occasions. Traditionally, Hawaiian leis are meant to symbolize gifts of love, appreciation and respect....

Next time you go to the grocery store, ask for paper bags instead of plastic. Paper bags can be recycled into a number of crafts, including homemade scrapbooks. This is a good craft for kids to do...

Greeting cards are used for a variety of purposes including holidays, birthdays and to express heartfelt emotions for another. Bows can add a personalized touch to a card or help to promote...

Giving away free candy samples is a great way to advertise the opening of a new business or a special event. By creating a business-logo wrapper, you will leave a sweet taste in the mouths of your...

Hand-made gift tags for jars can add an extra element to your projects. Whether it's a Christmas-themed tag or a tag with directions on how to bake brownies in a jar, you can match your gift tag...

Gift bags have become more expensive these days. With a little creativity, you can make your own in very little time. It is a great craft project for you and your kids.

A good, heavy bookmark is the best way to save your place in a book or magazine. Folding down the pages damages them, and old receipts and scrap pieces of paper are too lightweight to be as...

Turn string-tied tags typically used to display prices or shipping information into blank canvases for an assortment of paper craft projects. Buy wire-rimmed, scalloped or manila tags at an office...

Whether you like pinking, deckle, zig-zag, scalloped or other types of edges, it is simple to use decorative scissors to transform paper craft projects into custom works that reflect your personal...

Instead of plain store-bought peel-and-stick name tags, create homemade tags with simple and inexpensive materials. When a group gathers at an event such as a children's party or a women's club...

Hand fans are easy to make. If you can draw a simple rectangle, you don't even need a template, but if you'd like to use one you'll find a variety of shapes and sizes online to suit many different...

Does anyone write snail mail notes any more? Emails and text messages seem to have taken over. Well, if you'e one of those who still believe that a hand written thank you note is appropriate, then...

Making handmade gift tags to identify presents for friends and family will not only allow you to customize the designs, but also lets you spend more on the gift itself by saving money on the...

Valentine's Day has been celebrated since the middle ages. Sending cards has been a tradition since the 19th century. Today, millions of people send valentines cards every year. Children in...

Personalized or decorative notebooks are cute, practical and fun. They can be tempting to buy when you see them in the store, but they are usually expensive. You can make your own decorated and...

Homemade holiday cards are wonderful gifts in and of themselves, indicating to the recipients that you cared enough to put extra time and effort into the project. Exercise your crafting skills and...

A handmade touch adds to the presentation of any gift, especially if you are using simple wrapping paper or gift bags. If you don't have time to make a card, you can create gift tags instead to...

Personalizing gifts adds a special touch, especially when the gift recipient is someone you love and care for such as family or close friends. There are many different items that you can create...

With the number of special occasions throughout the year, gift giving can be very expensive. One way to cut the cost is to make gift bags with wrapping paper and free brown grocery bags.

Pocketfold invitations are popular because they look really elegant and allow you to insert additional sheets of information so all your items are neatly arranged for your guests. Pocketfold...

Have you ever had to wrap a birthday gift at the last minute and then discovered you don't have a bow to put on it? You can make a bow from rolled ribbon - your packages will look professionally...

Giving someone a lei for a special occasion is a very common Hawaiian practice. To make it even more special - make the lei out of money! Great for graduations, weddings, birthdays and...

Ribbon cards are a beautiful and simple way to send love to a friend or relative. The can be made in as little as three minutes, and the ribbon adds a special touch to the card that bespeaks...

Decorate Altoid boxes for a fun project on a rainy day, or just when you are feeling the need for a creative boost. These little boxes make a quick and simple gift for anyone. They can be...

Taking care of the environment is a big responsibility, but everyone can do their part. Recycling facilities are popping up all over the place, and more and more people want to share their green...

Also known as parchment paper, vellum is crisp, translucent paper that's perfect for paper crafting and card making. Sold at craft supply, rubber stamping, scrapbooking and general craft stores,...

Everyone enjoys receiving a hand made card in the mail. Show someone how much you care by taking the time to present a personal message in homemade packaging. It is simple and affordable to make a...

Spring is a wonderful time of year to throw a party—and what better little gift to send your guests home with than a cute, decorated seed packet with a little note of thanks? Not only is it...

Bookmarks are simple and fun to make. You can use any small, rather flat item as a decoration. Simply glue it to the front of the bookmark. You can personalize bookmarks by choosing charms that...

Bookmarks can be a nice addition when giving a book or gift card to a book lover on your list. You can create a pretty bookmarker using scrapbook materials. While anything can be used in a...

Create colorful, three-dimensional cards using textured and printed strips of ribbons and put a smile on someone's face with these free-form designs that show you care (and are a little...

Sometimes corralling all of your loose gift ribbon can be a real chore. You can make your own gift ribbon dispenser very easily, and the next time you need ribbon to wrap a gift, it will be...

A plain lamp shade can be dressed up with a paper punch and a bit of ribbon. You can use a regular office paper punch, or dress up your lampshade even more by using craft punches in decorative...

For paper heart garland, tying knots in the ribbon will help keep the hearts separate. Tie knots in the ribbon for paper heart garland with tips from a crafts enthusiast in this free video on arts...

For paper heart garland, tie a knot at the end of the ribbon so the hearts don't slide around. Tie a final knot in the ribbon for paper heart garland with tips from a crafts enthusiast in this...

For paper heart garland, curling the ribbon is the most fun step in the project. Curl ribbon for paper heart garland with tips from a crafts enthusiast in this free video on arts and crafts.