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This craft category is a huge collection of paper crafts! Crafts with paper: DIY home decor from magazines & newspapers ( paper weaving, paper flower bouquets, wall decors, art projects ), crafts with colorful papers ( origami / paper folding, quilling ), easy papercrafts for kids ( toilet paper roll crafts, easy cards, handprint arts, thumbprint arts ), DIY gifts from paper ( gift box patterns, free printable cards & tags, paper flowers ), seasonal and holiday papercrafts ( Christmas decorations from paper, autumn decorations from paper, spring decors from paper ), upcycling paper crafts ( papermache, newspaper crafts, magazine crafts, paper weaving )... and many more other creative craft ideas with papers! If you are looking for specific paper craft category ( for example: origami or quilling ) please choose a sub-category from the "paper crafts" main menu ( at the top of the page).
Easy DIY Paper crab card - fun summer craft for kids
These little crab cards by Easy Peasy And Fun are super cute, very easy to make, and it's just perfect for keeping little ones entertained for hours. This crab card is a great fun craft for kids that lets them practice their fine motor skills too. The finished crab cards make adorable summer decorations or you can share them with friends and family members! Plus, because this crab card is such a simple and easy craft, it’s great for kids of all ages !
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Easy DIY paper mouse finger puppets - fun craft for kids
Look at this fun paper mouse finger puppet by Red Ted Art! Isn't it super adorable? Make a sweet paper mouse finger puppet from a single sheet of printer paper , and let the fun begin! We love when someone transforming ordinary printer paper into cute kids crafts because this seemingly boring material has so many crafting opportunities! We are sure that this mouse finger puppet craft will be your kids ' favorite paper craft! Seriously adorable! Visit www.redtedart.com and find out how she created them:
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Pirate finger puppet - fun summer craft for kids
Are you ready for some pirate fun ? This pirate finger puppet by Red Ted Art is such a fun interactive summer craft for kids and a great way to encourage imaginative play and storytelling. ( They are super simple to create and provide hours of fun pretend play at home, at school or even at summer camp! ) Create several different pirate puppets and have fun putting on a puppet show ! ( They would also make a great activity for a pirate theme party. )
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DIY Coffee filter dancer - washable marker craft for kids
Look at these coffee filter dancers by One Little Project! Aren't they super pretty? We really love how bright and colorful they are! And the best part is that they’re actually really simple to make ! Coffee filter crafts are easy, fun, and less messy than most. Best part? Kids of all ages will love watching the colors swirl together as they paint! These beautiful coffee filter dancers make a fun art activity for little ones to play designer ( The kids will love designing their fashionable dancers ! ) or show them off by stringing them up in a pretty, dangling garland.
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Easy DIY paper flamingo finger puppet - summer craft for kids
Create a playful, flamingo finger puppet! This adorable little pink flamingo finger puppet is super simple to make and makes for an afternoon full of puppet show fun for the whole family. This paper flamingo is such a fun interactive summer craft for kids and a great way to encourage imaginative play and storytelling. The paper flamingo finger puppets are fun to create, and the kids will have a blast playing with them afterward. They would also make a great activity for a flamingo theme summer party.
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How to paint a tree with bubble wrap  (step-by-step painting tutorial)
This time Jay is showing you how to paint a gorgeous tree in bloom with a swinging boy simply with a bubble wrap. This gorgeous tree is really cool bubble wrap painting project for all ages and ( if you leave out the small painted details even a toddler can do completely on his own ) ! Bubble wrap is so much fun to explore! Feeling the various textures of the puffy bubble pouches and hearing the noise of popping them. Bubble wrap is great for creating interesting patterns and shapes with paint. Paint a beautiful tree in any color you want and use your artwork as handmade home decor :
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Easy DIY Crepe paper rose (paper flower making - video tutorial)
These crepe paper roses by Essy Jae are pretty simple to make and the outcome is soo gorgeous! Watch the step-by-step video tutorial and learn how to make them in no time. The finished crepe paper flowers will make great Valentine’s Day, birthday, Mother’s day or anniversary gift ! Essy Jae used two colors of crepe paper to make these gorgeous roses look realistic, but you can use any color you want ( or which suits the occasion more ). If you like this video tutorial don't forget to visit Essy Jae's website where you can find more fantastic crafts : http://essyjae.com
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DIY Chocolate bonbon and liquor cake (bonbon bouquet)
Tired of creating ordinary cakes ? Try this gorgeous and delicious chocolate bonbon and liquor "cake" ! This fun "cake" ( bonbon bouquet ) is way more unique and enticing than ordinary cakes and flowers. Fine chocolates are gathered together to create a delicious bouquet , perfect for celebrating birthdays, anniversaries or any special occasion. Artfully arranged with paper flowers , these chocolate bouquets are just perfect for every special occasion. You will be surprised how easy is to create one! Watch Kateryna Bay 's video tutorial and learn the how-tos:
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Gorgeous DIY crepe paper rose - paper flower making tutorial
This step-by-step video tutorial by Tsvoric is one of the best tutorials for making crepe paper roses ! These gorgeous, life-like crepe paper roses are pretty simple to make, and with a little practice, you'll be able to make them super fast. And the finished crepe paper roses will make a great Valentine’s day, birthday, Mother’s day or anniversary gift ! Crepe-paper roses capture the essence and beauty of flowers without all the botanical details. They also offer several practical advantages over their natural cousins: paper roses are far more durable and won't wilt or droop. So, watch the tutorial and let's get crafting!
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6 Easy DIY paper flower  - origami (paper folding) for beginners
What's better than giving someone a flower ? Give them a flower that doesn't wilt! Learn how to make gorgeous origami flowers with this step-by-step video tutorial by VENTUNO ART. These origami flowers can be used in any situations! You can make a bunch of these to give to your special someone on Valentines or give it to your mom for Mothers' day ! Everybody knows about origami, the Japanese art of paper folding. But what is it that can make origami so magical, so engaging, and so deeply touching? It's because the outcome is timeless and gorgeous and because origami is available for everyone: from adults to kids, from rich to poor, from beginners to masters - everyone can enjoy paper folding !
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DIY Cardboard box Volkswagen bus cat house (video tutorial)
Surf's up, cat lovers! Here's an adorable summer DIY project that is purrfect for your feline friends. With eHow's step-by-step video tutorial you will be able to transform a simple, ordinary cardboard box into a vintage-style VW bus where kitties can jump and play and nap all day! Isn't is super fun? Cats love lounging around in boxes , especially cute car-shaped ones, so get a little paint, a sturdy cardboard box and make your own DIY cardboard cat house!
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DIY Paper plate sun and rainbow craft - fun summer craft for kids
Is it an indoor play day and you are stuck for a craft idea to do with your little ones ? Welcome summer or sprin g with this sweet paper plate sun and rainbow craft by Easy Peasy And Fun! This paper plate sun and rainbow craft is such a fun classroom project to make as one paper plate makes two crafts and you can use scrap materials for everything else. Making paper plate crafts in the classroom is always so much fun! Your c lass or kids will enjoy making these fun paper plate suns with you.
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DIY Toilet paper tube flower tea candle holder - spring craft
This DIY paper flower tutorial by The Joy Of Sharing will teach you how to create beautiful flowers that double as ( battery operated ) tea candle holders ! This adorable paper flower craft is perfect for welcoming spring, or you can use them to decorate your house for a special occasion. ( These lovely toilet paper tube flower tea candle holders will look great anywhere in your home! ) Color photos and written instructions will help you shape and assemble this gorgeous flower lamp. Get the tutorial at thejoysharing.com now:
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DIY Paper plate bird puppet - fun spring craft for kids
Spring is the perfect season for learning all about birds and making fun bird crafts with the kids. This paper plate pop up bird craft by I Heart Crafty Things is so quick and easy to make and such fun to play with! This paper plate bird craft is great for toddlers and preschoolers who will love to see the little bird chick hatch from its egg again and again! Pull the bird puppet down to make it hide in its egg and push it up to make it hatch! So much fun! Head to iheartcraftythings.com and learn how to make it:
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DIY Heart flower Mother's day card - Mother's day craft for kids
This heart flower card by Easy Peasy And Fun is the cutest handmade card your kids can make, either for Valentine’s day or Mother’s day. This time Andreja will show you how to make this beautiful heart flower card from a few sheets of simple craft paper in no time! Homemade cards are not only a joy to create, but they are also super special for the recipient to open up. This 3D paper flower in a heart card is colorful, sweet and unbelievably easy to create. Get the free template and the step-by-step tutorial at easypeasyandfun.com and create yours today:
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DIY Handprint lilies - Mother's day craft for kids
These handprint lilies by One Little Project are so gorgeous and surprisingly easy to make! These beautiful handprint lilies make such a thoughtful handmade gift idea for Mother’s Day if you make a small bouquet and tie them together with a ribbon. Or you could make a bouquet of handprint Easter lilies if you use white paper. ? Either way, they’re adorable for spring and they’re a wonderful low mess craft to make with the kids !
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DIY Mother's day paper plate puppet craft
This Mother's day, don't forget to give your mother a big hug ! When it comes to giving your mom the perfect gift for Mother's day, it's the thought that counts, which makes this lovely paper plate puppet craft by The Joy Sharing a perfect Mother's day gift! Every mom loves a gift comes from the heart! This paper plate mother-child hug puppet craft is a simple craft , and it will make you smile every time you animate the hug. This paper plate Mother's day puppet craft is just the perfect gift to tell your mom just how special she is!
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DIY Toilet paper roll ladybug windsock - fun spring craft for kids
This ladybug windsock toilet paper roll craft by Easy Peasy And Fun is a great project to make with your kids or students during the spring time. This ladybug craft is easy enough for the kindergartners to make and it will be the coolest little classroom decoration. Plus these adorable little DIY ladybug windsocks are a great way to put those toilet paper rolls to good use! We hope you have a bunch of paper rolls stored as there is no chance you will do just one spring windsock toilet paper roll craft. Get the tutorial at easypeasyandfun.com and recycle your toilet paper rolls into cute ladybug windsocks:
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DIY Pop up tulip flower card - Mother's day card
If you’re looking for a gorgeous Mother’s day gift for kids to make this year, this Mother’s day pop up tulip flower card by I Heart Crafty Things can’t be topped. Her template makes this gorgeous pop up flower card an easy kids craft to make and mom or grandma will adore the special message hidden inside the pot when she opens it up on her special day! Once you learn the simple technique of how to make a pop up card , you are sure to be addicted. Get the free pattern and tutorial at iheartcraftythings.com and let's get crafting:
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DIY Papa bear & Mama bear card - Mother's and Father's day cards
Do you call your momMama bear ” or your dadPapa bear ”? Follow along The Best Ideas For Kids' step-by-step card making tutorial and give them a super adorable handmade bear card for Mother’s day or Father’s day ! ( Or you can make this lovely Mama bear or Papa bear card any time of the year! ) These bears are adorable, and kids will love making them. Get The Best Ideas For Kids' the free bear card template and let's get crafting:
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DIY Button flower Mother's day card
Create a pretty handmade card with a bunch of colorful buttons ! Button crafts are perfect for kids and adults as well! In this step-by-step tutorial, The Best Ideas For Kids will show you how to use buttons to create this beautiful and simple button flower card. If you're looking for an adorable handmade card for Mother's day , this button art flower card is just perfect. Kids of all ages will love making these button flower cards!
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DIY Handprint flower Mother's day card
If you’re looking for a fun and quick Mother’s day gift for kids to make this year, this Mother’s day handprint flower card by The Best Ideas For Kids can’t be topped. The Best Ideas For Kids' template makes this gorgeous handprint flower card an easy kids craft to make, and mom or grandma will adore the special message hidden inside the pot when she opens it up on her special day! Get the free pattern and tutorial at thebestideasforkids.com and let's get crafting:
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DIY Paper flower Mother's day card
This little 3D paper flower Mothers day card by Easy Peasy And Fun is a perfect classroom Mother’s day craft for kids to make. Her template ( as usual ) makes it easy-peasy and you can be sure the parents will love receiving one of these cards. Not only does this flower card hold a special message inside, with a child’s photo on the center of the flower this one takes “personal” to a whole new level.
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Hands holding a heart - DIY Mother's day card
This hands holding a heart Mothers day card by Easy Peasy And Fun is one of the simplest and cutest Mother's day craft ideas for kids to make ! For all mothers , seeing their child's artworks created with love by far the most beautiful and rewarding gift they can enjoy. A homemade card can make Mother's Day extra special, and adding your own personal touch is easy.
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DIY Superhero mum - Mother’s day gift
Moms are the ultimate superheroes! Their strength in the midst of difficulties and their pure, infinite love is the real superpower ! Celebrate your superhero Mom this year with this DIY superhero Mother’s day gift by I Heart Crafty Things! Kids will love customizing their superhero to look just like their mom and will win over their mom ’s heart not only because it’s darling but the delicious chocolate !
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DIY toilet paper roll sheep - fun Easter craft for kids
We love toilet paper roll crafts because they are so easy to do and it’s a great way to recycle materials that you already have on hand! These paper roll sheep by One Little Project are just the cutest and they are so easy to make. This lovely sheep craft is a great way to celebrate Easter , even if you are doing this craft to pass the time on a rainy spring day! Get the step-by-step tutorial at onelittleproject.com and let's get crafting:
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DIY Mother's day flower pot tulip card - Mother's day gift idea
If you’re looking for a gorgeous Mother’s day gift for kids to make this year, this Mother’s day flower pot card by I Heart Crafty Things can’t be topped. Her template makes this gorgeous flower pot card an easy kids craft to make and mom or grandma will adore the special message hidden inside the pot when she opens it up on her special day! Get the free pattern and tutorial at iheartcraftythings.com and let's get crafting:
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Easy DIY Paper ladybug - fun spring craft for kids
Are you on a hunt for super adorable and easy-to-make spring crafts for the kids ? Try this lovely little paper ladybug craft by Easy Peasy And Fun! If you have ladybug fans in your home, they are going to adore making this simple paper ladybug craft. Kids of all ages will enjoy learning how to make an adorable and fun Paper Ladybug Craft for spring. This easy craft is perfect for home or school! Grab a few sheets of colorful craft paper, get the tutorial at easypeasyandfun.com and create a lovely little paper ladybug now:
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DIY Carrot nibbling Easter bunny card - adorable Easter card idea
Look at these super adorable carrot nibbling bunny cards ! Can a handmade Easter card be more cuter? These carrot nibbling Easter bunny cards by Kids Craft Room are super adorable, super quick, and easy to make ! ( Kids Craft Room will give you the printable template of this lovely little Easter card for free! ) These are our favorite Easter cards of the season so far! So adorable! Get the free bunny card template at kidscraftroom.com and let's get crafting:
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Easy DIY toilet paper roll bunny - fun Easter craft for kids
These paper roll bunnies by One little Project are so adorable! They look like mischievous little rabbits getting ready to jump. We simply LOVE their adorable, fuzzy little cotton tails! Seriously.. who car resist it? So cute! If you are up for a fun little Easter project , get the tutorial at onelittleproject.com and paint a few toilet paper roll bunnies with the kids :
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Easy DIY paper Easter egg & bunny wreath - Easter decor
If you are on the hunt for a fun Easter wreath idea to make with your kids this year but don’t want to glue together all of those plastic eggs, this lovely paper Easter egg and bunny wreath by I Heart Crafty Things is just the perfect craft for you! This paper plate Easter egg wreath is beautiful and so simple for kids to create ( even preschoolers can help take part in making it ). get the tutorial at iheartcraftythings.com and let's get crafting:
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DIY Paper roll chick - fun Easter craft for kids
These paper roll chicks by One Little Project are so simple to make and they’re such a fun weekend project to make with the kids! These adorable little paper Easter chicks make wonderful little egg holders for your Easter table too! ( The pipe cleaner wings go all the way through the paper roll, so eggs can sit up in them! ) These paper roll chicks only take about 5 minutes to make and they are definitely simple enough for kids to make by themselves. Get the step-by-step tutorial at onelittleproject.com and create a bunch with the kids :
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