Paper Crafts

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Many of us have made tissue paper flowers for Mother's Day or a party. The next step is to try something a little different. Exotic flowers are easy to make out of paper. You will need more...

Eric Carle, a well-known collage artist, uses tissue paper in his collages. Carle paints the paper using various methods before creating a collage. His technique produces beautiful results and...

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...

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...

Beautiful, handmade paper stationery can make a terrific gift with a personal touch, but you don't have to dig into your savings to get the expensive store-bought versions. With a few cheap tools...

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,...

The delicate nature of tissue paper makes it seem like an unlikely medium for sculpting. When dipped in wax, the paper takes on a surprising strength and sturdiness. Creating small sculptures such...

Thin and delicate, tissue paper has many uses from the practical to the artistic. A little bit of liquid starch combined with tissue paper shapes can add a whole new dimension of color to ordinary...

Summer paper flowers are colorful, light and easy to make. Paper flowers can be used to decorate a child's bedroom or to use along with streamers and other decorations to create a festive...

Windsocks provide a bright, colorful way to enjoy the effects of a gentle breeze. They can be constructed out of many lightweight materials, including colorful tissue paper. It's a simple craft...

Tissue paper is used for everything from crafting to wrapping gifts. When using tissue paper for gift wrapping. it can be dressed up with ribbons and bows. There is another way to change the look...

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...

May Day celebrations go back to ancient Roman times. Although the centerpiece of the celebration was the maypole, May baskets were an important part too. The ancient Romans would place branches...

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...

May baskets are a part of an ancient tradition that started with early Celtic cultures. May Day was a celebration of the beginning of May and the summer months. The festivities usually centered on...

Tissue paper pom-poms are a delicate decoration that can add elegance, color, and fun to any event. Hang them from the ceiling, use them to build centerpieces, or accent place settings with them....

Pom poms are not just for cheerleaders anymore. Beautiful paper pom poms are trickling their way into festive wedding and party décor. Crafty aficionados are re-purposing these ornamental...

Paper lanterns are not only a cultural landmark for both the Japanese and Chinese people, but they are also very elegant and beautiful looking crafts with a rich tradition and heritage. They are...

Trinket boxes are a great technique to openly store small items in a sophisticated way. Use these striking boxes to store items such as buttons, safety pins, ribbons, jewelry, or small scrap...

Hawaiian leis are intricate wreaths worn around the neck or forehead that are constructed with a variety of materials, including fresh flowers, seashells and green ferns. Traditionally, leis...

Paper lanterns add a wonderful decorative element to the outside of a home, whether for a party, holiday or everyday decoration. If you are making homemade paper lanterns, you can design them as...

Funky tissue paper flowers can brighten up any room and are a snap to craft. For inspiration, explore the late 1960s to 1970s "flower power" theme. For instance, check out funky fashions and...

No time to grow your own flowers? Tissue paper flowers can be an excellent way to decorate for a special event, or to dress up a package, or any space that needs a little bit of color added...

A way to hold up a small flag when you cannot find a flag holder or get to the store to buy one. A nice little addition to add to the table for your U.S. soldier's going away or welcome home party.

Tissue paper flowers can be used for a number of occasions, and they are a great craft activity for kids and adults. Whether you use tissue paper flowers to decorate a bulletin board or to add a...

Add something special to your gift wrap or gift bag filler by scenting the tissue paper you use. Choose scents such as roses or your favorite perfume for romantic gifts---your perfume will remind...

This is an easy flower to make out of colored tissue paper and wire. These make a great center piece or decoration for wedding, birthdays or just giving to a friend or love one. Enjoy

This gives instruction on how to create easy pretty little carnations as a craft with your children or as a decoration around the house. It's easy to do and fun for the family to chip in and get...

Using embossing powder on tissue is easy, and can create a variety of effects, depending upon the stamps, inks and powders you choose. You can use embossed stamped tissue on all sorts of projects,...

We use tissue paper in gift bags and baskets most commonly, but what else is it good for? If you like crafts, you can reuse old tissue paper, or even buy new tissue paper and make some very...

Instead of real flowers that fade and begin to look tired after a short time, make flowers with tissue paper. You might be amazed by how lovely and real these flowers look when they are sitting in...

Tissue paper flowers are easy to make and a suitable project for nearly any age group. Turn one or more into a corsage with just a few additional steps. Vary colors, size and texture to create a...

Tissue paper has a beautiful delicate look, similar to flowers. Creating a flower out of tissue paper is a very simple craft that can be completed in minutes. It creates a very dramatic effect...

Whether you are recycling old tissue paper into innovative craft projects, or are starting from scratch with brand new sheets of beautiful colors, tissue paper is an affordable crafting material...

Want to spruce up a wicker basket or dress it up to match a room? Perhaps, you want to make a gift basket for someone. Instead of spray painting it, give it some pizazz by covering it with...

Remember those glass vases you receive, often as a gift from the florist store? After the flowers have wilted, now you have yet another ordinary vase that goes into a closet or under the sink....

These charming paper stars can be hung in windows to capture light. They are very easy to make with materials that you probably already have in your home. This crafting project is simple and fun,...

Art activities are a great opportunity to teach your toddler basic concepts like shapes, letters and colors. Your toddler will enjoy painting, gluing and cutting to make pictures for everyone she...

This article shows you how to hand decorate a table lamp with a stained-glass look. This is a great project to do with older kids, and can be done all in one day, or over the course of a few days...

Paper making is an involved process but easy to do once you get the hang of it. Tissue paper is thinner than regular writing paper and requires a thinner pulp mixture to make. Handmade paper is...

My son made this stained-glass style picture from tissue paper and construction paper. It's easy to do, low cost, and can be placed in an inexpensive frame for a striking decoration.

Wax paper is waterproof and is often used for food storage and crafts. The wax applied to the paper prevents moisture from penetrating. It is simply made in factories in bulk amounts. Follow...

Weddings can be expensive, but you don't have to break the bank to have beautiful decorations. Instead of flowers, consider tissue paper pomanders. These gorgeous and crafty creations can stand in...

Paper making as an art form is easy to do at home with supplies you most likely already have on hand. If you are looking for an interesting paper that is sturdy for use in other projects such as...

This is a fun and easy project, perfect to do with a young one. The one in the photo is my 5 year old Granddaughter' s Father's Day gift to her dad. Easy to do and we both had a great time.

Table lanterns are a pretty and easy-to-assemble party decoration. They are an inexpensive way to add color and glow to your informal party. This version of a table lamp uses construction paper,...

Folding a tissue paper envelope is a simple craft. The only word of caution is that tissue paper is flimsy, so it can't go through standard mail, but it is cute for a hand-delivered note. If you...

A favorite party activity is the pinata, filled with special treats and candy. Each child takes a turn swinging at the pinata with a bat, trying to release the goodies inside. A popular pinata...

With Mother's Day right around the corner, even on a budget you can show Mom how much you love her. With these beautiful, and easy, tissue paper carnations you can give a personal gift that will...