Paper Arts and Crafts

Stenciling on paper is a technique that will yield amazing results. With just a few tools you can create an unlimited amount of stenciled projects. Learn the basics of stenciling on paper.

Heat embossing is an easy, but impressive, way to create personalized stationary, cards, envelopes, and gift tags. Discover heat, or wet, embossing and how to heat emboss with or without a specialized heat tool. This step by step how-to includes lots of pictures and two instructional videos.

I review Kawaii Origami by Chrissy Pushkin which I received as a prize for entering a contest held by Two Classy Chics' blog. After trying a few projects, I've decided that I don't have the skills or the materials needed to complete most of the projects in this book.

Make your own pandemic piñata! Lift the spirits of a loved one stuck at home on their birthday or other special occasion with this easy and hilarious DIY piñata that looks like a model of the dreaded COVID-19 virus.

Check out these DIY ideas on how to make pop-up greeting cards for birthdays, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s, or Father’s Day. This article includes pop-up card ideas, tutorials, and templates.

Starting out in scrapbooking and paper crafts means that you will be creating real artwork using paper as your medium. There are just a few simple tools that you need to get started. Learn more.

Make a lovely floral decoration for your home by adding paper leaves and tissue paper blossoms to a natural branch. Easy to adapt for various holidays, this flower project is great for children, too!

Make a simple boomerang paper airplane. Flight-test three different designs for boomerang paper planes.

Creating your own paper flowers for your paper crafts is easy and fun! You can use paper scraps to embellish all kinds of projects with very little effort.

There are many ways to join together pages for a card or booklet. Hand sewing your binding is a creative way to add a personal touch while providing a sturdy join for your pages. Hand sewing a binding is easier than you think and only requires a few basic materials.

Collaging is an inexpensive and therapeutic was to get rid of magazines or old books and create custom, surrealistic artwork to give as gifts or keep in your home. You only need a few supplies to get started.

A step-by-step guide (with pictures) to making a paper crane. This tutorial includes the history of origami and origami cranes!

"C" is for Coyote is an alphabet craft for children to enjoy. Help make learning fun by combining a fun craft with a learning experience.

Using rolled paper, create colorful quilt blocks that are beautiful to look at but require no sewing! This project is a great way to recycle magazines, catalogs, and gift wrap. Fun for kids, too!

Complete directions and free printable templates for making six different Harry Potter silhouette pictures using inexpensive paper materials.

Unleash your creativity by creating a funky, fantastical paper mache statue. I'll show you how to gather inspiration, sketch your idea and build an armature that will be the frame for your creation.