Paper Crafts

Gift bags are a handy, all-purpose gift wrapping solution, but they lack the neatness and panache or a well-wrapped box. You can't shake a gift bag to try to determine what's inside, and old gift...

Christmas ornaments are such fun to make, and this one can be used for different purposes, once you know how to make the triangle treasure box Christmas ornament. This Christmas ornament can be...

Creating your own wedding favor boxes is an ideal way to save money. Wedding favors often take up a large part of a wedding budget. You can make your own 2x2x2 wedding favor boxes by using a...

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...

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...

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...

Using homemade paper makes craft projects is extra special, but what if your one-of-a-kind paper isn't thick enough? Instead of trying to make thicker paper from scratch, you can laminate...

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 square pyramid is a simple geometric shape. It has a square base and four identical triangular sides. You can make a paper square pyramid of almost any size you want. The base has to be a...

A tessellation is shapes made of paper, ceramics or plastic put together, side-by-side to make a pattern. Sumerians, in 4,000 B.C., were the first people to use tessellations made of clay tiles to...

Tessellations are an art form that most people know as mosaics. It is the art of arranging shapes to make pictures. M.C. Escher was an early 20th-century artist famous for his tessellation art...

There are two types of pyramids; each is classified by its base. A three-sided pyramid has a triangle shape for its base. In a four-sided pyramid, the bottom base is a square, and there are four...

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,...

Using a simple paper folding technique, you can make a gift box from a greeting card.

A chatterbox is an origami paper craft that is fun to fold and more fun to use. Perched on top of two thumbs and two fingers, it becomes an instant Magic 8 Ball, a game or a tool for learning. It...

Origami, the art of paper folding, originated in Japan. The objective of origami is to create a geometric figure that resembles a real-life item using only folding techniques. There are no...

Origami, the art of paper folding, has been practiced for hundreds of years and is particularly linked with Japanese culture. Although just about any square paper may be used, special colorful...

Origami, the Japanese art of folding paper, is an inexpensive and interesting pastime. Nearly any shape or creature can be made with just a few simple folds. You don't need to spend a fortune on...

Origami has been around for thousands of years. It originated in Japan and its popularity has spanned the globe. There are thousands of designs to choose. They span from the simple to the most...

Part of a childhood game, paper scrunchies, or fortune tellers, works by pushing the corners of the scrunchy together back and forth. Each person selects an initial number, which dictates the...

Paper spinners are a childhood staple, and among the easiest of paper crafts to create. Once made, you can decorate them with markers however you'd like, to create a spinning color prism. Paper...

Learn to make an origami flower base with instructions from a professional artist in this free video on easy origami projects.

While there are many different ways of forming an origami spinning top, this is one of the most aesthetic and also makes the best top. You can make an origami spinning top out of three same-sized...

Making a paper pyramid involves tracing a perfect square, tracing four identical triangles around the square, adding flaps to each triangle, cutting out the entire shape as a whole and gluing all...

An origami shell begins with half of a square piece of paper. Learn how to fold a shell with tips from an origami enthusiast in this free origami video.

Make beautiful baskets out of cards by recycling your old Christmas cards. These tiny baskets make wonderful favor baskets for a Christmas party, or hang several on your Christmas tree as...

Simple cube paper boxes are a wonderful choice to hold favors for a wedding, bridal shower or ladies luncheon. They are easy enough to be made in bulk and sophisticated enough to enhance any...

Creating 3-D shapes is a fun craft for children of all ages. It helps younger children look at shapes in a unique way and understand how all aspects of the shape fit together. For older children,...

Want to pass a note, but keep the contents secret? A few folds can easily hide the content of your message until it reaches the intended recipient.

Make pyramid boxes for disguising those easy-to-figure-out gifts or as beautiful favor packaging for your next party. They are easily made using beautiful decorative scrapbook card stock. These...

A round-flap envelope is the easiest and most versatile envelope to make from construction paper. It can be made in any size you desire. However, the instructions given here produce a 6-inch...

A cardboard box is a great starting point for building a pyramid. It already contains a square bottom attached to four equal walls. All that remains is for the walls to be cut into the proper...

A pyramid is a building made with triangular walls that slope together and meet in a point. In the ancient world, pyramids were often built as monuments or tombs for leaders, and to this day many...

There is an old saying that "the best things come in small packages." The "best things" might be diamond rings, expensive earrings, a gold charm or a semi-precious stone talisman. All those "small...

Paper lanterns are festive, creative ways to brighten a room or a party. Traditionally used for festivals and holidays such as Chinese New Year, paper lanterns can be made year-round to add a...

Origami, the art of paper folding is an ancient craft that lends itself not only to decoration but allows you to produce useful items also. Paper boxes are easy to make with the right supplies and...

Been shopping at Tiffany’s, lately? Then this article isn’t for you. For the rest of us, who occasionally find ourselves without a perfectly beautiful gift box, there is a quick and easy solution....

Beautiful flowers are a must-have when decorating for Valentine's Day. This origami pattern is easily created and can be crafted using any kind of paper. This pattern is given by instruction only,...

Origami is the art of folding paper. Mastering it may take some time, but the results are every bit worth it. This fanciful Chinese camera is fairly easy to fold, making it an ideal project to...

Here is a fun activity the whole family will love during the holidays. It is also a way to teach or learn shapes.

There are so many different shapes that paper can be folded into for entertainment purposes. One of the classic shapes that many have probably heard of, if not actually performed several times as...

Looking for a clever, low-cost gift idea? Read this article before you put those old magazines in the recycle bin!

This is a really fast and fun project that you can produce using just a few simple materials you most likely already have around the house. Sorry to say, though--this battleship floats about as...

Gift boxes are a necessary part of gift-wrapping, unless, of course, you put everything into gift bags. But why not spice up your plain old gift boxes with some decoration and save some money by...

A German Bell is diamond shape paper ornament that is used for decoration, mostly a Christmas tree ornament. But you can also hang it in your car, bedroom, and anywhere you want to decorate with...

Dazzle your friends with your amazing abilities to predict the future. Okay, so maybe these origami fortune tellers can’t really tell what is in store, but they are good for a few laughs.

Make origami dice by folding paper cubes and then adding dots with a felt-tipped marker. To make a paper cube, start with a square of paper, which you can make from a standard sheet of 8 1/2 by 11...

People have been making rings from paper since at least the 1970's. You can make a paper ring out of paper money or from decorative paper. Make a ring for every outfit you have out of coordinating...

Origami is not only a relaxing hobby and impresses those who watch the beautiful process unfold. Though the finished product appears complex, it is not as difficult as it seems. The traditional...

Origami and modern paper-folding techniques are a great way to turn your ordinary scraps of paper into works of art. If you’re a scrapbooker, this evergreen tree is a great way to salvage...