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Paper crafts are a great way to get children involved in arts and crafts, creativity and to improve hand-eye coordination. Learn a variety of paper projects with this free video series on paper crafts.

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  1. Making a ball out of paper involves cutting out a circle shape from several pieces of paper, folding each one in half and gluing each half side to the next circle. Attach a string and some sequins to a paper ball with a demonstration from an experienced primary school teacher in this free video on paper crafts.

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  2. Making a Christmas angel from paper requires cutting out three identical angel shapes, decorating them in any style, folding each one vertically in half and stapling each half to the next. Make a paper angel that can be used to top off a Christmas tree with a demonstration from an experienced primary school teacher in this free video on paper crafts.

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  3. To make a Christmas scene on paper with Father Christmas involves drawing a rooftop scene, adding star stickers in the sky, cutting two slits in the sky and attaching a small drawing of Father Christmas riding across the sky. Create a holiday scene out of paper and markers with a demonstration from an experienced primary school teacher in this free video on paper crafts.

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  4. Making a cube using paper requires tracing six equal squares onto a piece of paper into a cross shape, cutting out the entire shape together, folding it into a cube and gluing the edges together. Make a cube out of paper with a demonstration from an experienced primary school teacher in this free video on paper crafts.

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  5. Making a palm tree costume involves creating a headdress with green crepe paper in the shape of palm leaves, adding small balloons as coconuts and wearing a flower garland for a tropical look. Create a homemade palm tree costume with a demonstration from an experienced primary school teacher in this free video on paper crafts.

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  6. To make a paper chatterbox, fold a square piece of paper diagonally in half in both directions, fold in each corner, turn it over and fold each corner again. Create a paper chatterbox, writing in fortunes and numbers under each flap, with a demonstration from an experienced primary school teacher in this free video on paper crafts.

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  7. Making a paper fan requires taking a sheet of paper, folding a small piece over and then repeating it, folding each piece in opposite directions to get a zig-zag fold. Wrap one end of a paper fan using ribbon with a demonstration from an experienced primary school teacher in this free video on paper crafts.

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  8. To make a paper frog, cut out two matching shapes as the front of the body and the back of the body, cut out a head shape and attach all three pieces with long strips of paper. Create a green paper frog, adding eyes in a contrasting color, with a demonstration from an experienced primary school teacher in this free video on paper crafts.

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  9. Making a paper journal for school is done by folding several pieces of paper in half, stapling them together with at least four staples, decorating a cover and stapling that to the outside of the journal. Create a unique paper journal to use as a storybook, scrapbook or diary with a demonstration from an experienced primary school teacher in this free video on paper crafts.

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  10. To make a paper mask, use a strong paper, cut out holes for the nose, mouth and eyes, decorate it with different markers and stickers and add a strip of paper to wrap around the head. Create a mask made of paper with a demonstration from an experienced primary school teacher in this free video on paper crafts.

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  11. To make a paper propeller, start with a square piece of paper, fold it diagonally in both directions, cut slits over each fold and fold each corner over to the next corner, securing all of the loose ends with a push pin. Create a paper propeller or windmill with a demonstration from an experienced primary school teacher in this free video on paper crafts.

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  12. 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 of the flaps and edges together. Create a paper pyramid, decorating it with shapes and designs, with a demonstration from an experienced primary school teacher in this free video on paper crafts.

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  13. To make a paper tower, cut small slits along the long side of a piece of paper, fold down every other flap, roll the paper into a cylinder and decorate the outside like a medieval tower. Create a paper tower, even cutting out a door and adding windows, with a demonstration from an experienced primary school teacher in this free video on paper crafts.

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  14. Making a paper wallet requires folding a stiff piece of paper in half twice, cutting slits to create pockets and sealing the edges with colorful tape. Decorate the outside of a paper wallet with a demonstration from an experienced primary school teacher in this free video on paper crafts.

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  15. To make a paper whirligig, start with a perfect circle cut out of stiff paper, cut a spiral shape into the circle until the middle is reached, add a piece of string to the middle and let the spiral hang down. Create a paper whirligig with a demonstration from an experienced primary school teacher in this free video on paper crafts.

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  16. Making a spider out of paper requires cutting a spider body out of black stiff paper, adding crumpled tissue paper to the back, adding eight strips of paper for the legs and attaching bright red eyes to the head. Create a paper spider with a demonstration from an experienced primary school teacher in this free video on paper crafts.

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  17. Making a tissue paper kite involves attaching two crossed sticks together, laying them on top of a piece of tissue paper, folding the paper over the edges of the sticks and attaching a string to the end. Create a kite made out of tissue with a demonstration from an experienced primary school teacher in this free video on paper crafts.

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  18. To make an infant Halloween costume, create a mask out of white paper, decorate the mask with markers, shred plastic bags to make stringy hair and use dark clothing to finish it off. Create handmade infant Halloween costumes with a demonstration from an experienced primary school teacher in this free video on paper crafts.

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  19. To make a spider costume, stuff the legs of old black tights with newspaper, attach the legs to a black T-shirt and wear the top portion of the old tights on the head as a cap. Create a homemade spider costume with a demonstration from an experienced primary school teacher in this free video on paper crafts.

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  20. To make crepe paper flowers, fold one piece in half a few times, cut long strips into it for stamens and wrap another color tissue around the stamens for the petals. Create crepe paper flowers, adding a stem to the bottom, with a demonstration from an experienced primary school teacher in this free video on paper crafts.

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  21. To make tissue paper flowers, begin with different colors of square tissues paper pieces, scrunch each piece in the middle and layer all of the pieces on top of each other to create layered petals. Add a stem to tissue paper flowers with a demonstration from an experienced primary school teacher in this free video on paper crafts.

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  22. Making large tissue paper flowers involves cutting long strips into a piece of tissue paper to make stamens, scrunching a larger piece of tissue paper around the stamens as the petals and adding a stem using green tissue paper. Create large, beautiful tissue paper flowers with a demonstration from an experienced primary school teacher in this free video on paper crafts.

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One of the easiest ways to introduce your child to the world of artistic exploration is to allow them the freedom to initiate and participate in their very own arts and crafts projects. One very simple, but truly fun project for children and adults is the creation of various crafting projects made with paper and, naturally, creative vision. Parents who are drawn to such timeless and innovative hobbies as scrap-booking and homemade frame-making delight in the projects featured in this series. Kids love creating their own designs and watching their mind's eye create something for friends and family to enjoy. In this free video series on paper crafts, an experienced primary school teacher demonstrates a variety of crafts that use different types of paper. Gather the necessary supplies for these fun kid's projects, and learn to cut out shapes, fold them into patterns and create three-dimensional objects out of paper. These great arts and crafts projects are appropriate for children of all ages.

 
About the Presenter

Pauline Stannard Pauline Stannard is a semi-retired primary school teacher with more than 20 years of teaching experience. Stannard is often involved with the designing and making of props and costume work for the local theatre group Spin Off Theatre. She also runs art workshops for children and adults, and she is currently studying a degree in textiles.dkdk

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