You share your innermost feelings with it on a daily basis. Why, then, settle for something drab, prefab and impersonal? With this handy how-to, you'll learn how make a custom fabric-covered hardbound journal.
The Artful Paper Doll demonstrates how to make a Marie Antoinette inspired matchbox. Trace the matchbox template onto a piece of decorative paper. Score the template on the creases and then cut the template out of the decorative paper. Fold the creases up. Affix the creases into a square basket shape with dabs of glue to hold the flaps closed. Fold and glue the ends of the box sleeve together. Slide the basket into the sleeve to form the matchbox. Embellish the box as desired. The box can be ...
Looking for a stylish new look without the price tag? This video tutorial will teach you how to make jewelry on a budget, with your main material being none other than paper and plastic tubing! This step by step instructional video by craftside shows you how to recycle old card stock, paper, and cardboard to make a holder for a plastic tube necklace. First they show you how to make a "matchbook" holder by just folding the card stock around the cardboard that create a little card that will hol...
If paper art is your forte and you are looking for some new and exciting ideas to do with paper, then your search ends here. Watch this video and teach yourself how to make a do-it-yourself zine. Sam Proof tells you how to make a zine in minutes. You will be needing a sheet of paper, a pair of scissors and a pen. The instructions are all very easy to follow. You can use this idea to create your own comic booklet or anything that needs printing in a zine.
Learn how to make a three dimensional city from a sheet of paper. Start with a flat drawing of a city scape and a sharp X-acto knife. Cut along each vertical line of each window. Cut along each horizontal line of each window. Be very precise and do not cut past the end of the line. Cut out arches of doorways. Make incisions along horizontal lines of buildings. Cut along horizontal lines of stairs. Do not cut along any dotted lines. Once done cutting, begin folding. Fold along dotted lines. Cr...
Recycle, reduce, reuse...and follow this video to learn how to make a paper envelope out of an old issue of Wired Magazine. Now, if only making money could be this easy.
This video is about how to use Child's Year Cricut cartridge for a Christmas card.
This video teaches the secret of making a tinfoil bullet for a paper gun that shoots far. An excellent summary is given below. First start by rolling the tinfoil leaving one side wide and the other side narrow. After rolling it up tear a little piece from the narrow end of the tinfoil. Open it up, insert your finger inside and adjust till it becomes cone shaped. Now put that in your gun and shoot, it will go far as expected. Add some weight if you want to make it go longer. Follow the above t...
This how-to video shows you how to make a Christmas card using the Cricut Paper Doll Dress Up cartridge. Use the cartridge to cut out a tree. Use card stock for the base of the card. Use the Cuttlebug tree texture to create a background for the front of the card. Tie some ribbon around the bottom of the Cuttlebug paper. Attach to the front of the card. You can then add your tree and any other additions to the front of your card. This is a simple and quick way to make a Christmas card.
Snowflakes are wonderful things. Recreating the patterns in paper is very enjoyable.
The Craft ROBO is a machine that lets you cut and score paper with precision and repetition. This is really handy if you're into scrapbooking or want to make shipping boxes, envelopes or promos for your Etsy shop. Perhaps you want to take it to the next level to create unique paper sculptures, pop-up books or custom vinyl stickers.
Watch this origami tutorial to make an origami box with a little window. You will need one large piece of sturdy origami paper to complete this box. You can cover the window with clear plastic to make a unique candy box. Add ribbons and decorations to personalize your paper box. These origami boxes make great gifts for bosses and teachers.
Post cards aren't just for vacations. This video from Piece of Craft shows how to make hand made post cards any time you want to send a nice greeting to a friend. You will need a cutting board, glue, tape, a cutting mat, scissors, makers, pens, pencils, paper, and inspiration for what you want to put on your postcard. Watch this video paper design tutorial and learn how to craft hand-made postcards.
Newspapers, magazines, and cardboard often end up in the recycling bin or the trash, but you can also give them a new life as a lovely decorative box. You will need a brush, sand paper, scissors, a knife, newspaper or magazines, glue, latex paint, paper, and cardboard. Watch this video crafting tutorial and learn how to craft a box out of recycled materials.
Sue at Paper Source demonstrates how to glue like a pro. PVA is a great paper glue, while methyl cellulose extends drying time (which is perfect for precise adjustment) and is also reversible (making it really handy for archiving). Watch this video crafting tutorial and learn how to use PVA and methyl cellulose glues.
It doesn't take fancy materials to make a greeting card. Random recycled household materials can be transformed into a thoughtful little card. Watch this video card making tutorial and learn how to make a greeting card out of a toilet paper roll.
This video crafting tutorial shows a quick and easy way to turn plain take-away containers into decorative gift and storages boxes. Paper take-out boxes are a convenient size for organizing supplies and tools, but this project can multi-task as a reusable gift box. Learn how to transform paper take-out boxes into a storage or gift box by watching this instructional video.
It's important that whatever wonderful gift you have to give is encased in an equally wonderful gift bag. This tutorial paper design video will teach you to make your very own super cute paper bags with various products.
This tutorial video will teach you to make a lovely envelope/thank you card. This is a very cute paper craft idea that your family and friends will surely love. It functions as an envelope and a card!
This is not that kind of kissing technique. This is an effect that can be used when making paper arts and crafts for creating nice designs. Your friends will probably like this kissing technique better, anyway.
This tutorial paper craft video will teach you how to make an exceptionally cute post it note holder that also holds a pen. This is a cute idea for the office or for at home, and your friends and family will surely be impressed by your skill with paper products.
Learn how to make 5-fold symmetry snowflakes. This video tutorial shows the five-fold symmetry technique of folding and cutting paper snowflakes for winter holiday decoration of gift cards.
This video tutorial shows how to make a paper snowflake. Learn how to quickly fold and cut a six-fold symmetrical snowflake for winter holiday decoration or card-making.
Watch this video to learn how to weave paper strips. This tutorial is great for beginners and is very easy to follow.
This handy demonstration shows you how to use clever paper folding techniques in order to create a range of stunning origami butterflies, ideal for jazzing up your makes. Use bold papers for a modern look, or try antique style distressed sheets to get that traditional effect when making your origami butterflies.
Check out this easy way to make a nice paper rabbit. The end of video shows a stop motion animation of the rabbit folding itself.
Watch to learn a quick and easy way to make your own paper using a pouring method.
This is a video demonstration on how to recycle your own paper from old newspapers using household items.
If you enjoy scrapbooking, card making, and making personalizes stationary, you'll love this new paper design idea: do it yourself envelopes! Give you envelopes as much style and originality as the card inside with these tips and techniques! These are made with a template, but they can easily be made free-hand.
These paper design projects make perfect kid's activities, or an activity for the whole family. These eco-friendly ornaments are made from recycled scrap strips. When you're done, you can hang them to decorate your home!
All you need is a pair of scissors and a piece of paper to make this card. Some basic cutting and folding will produce an amazing effect.
Watch to learn how to make a paper flower ball. They are easy for everybody to make. This video is incredibly fast, you might have to watch it a few times.
This unbelievable paper craft toy is made of triangles and tape. Unlike origami, it has hinges and can transform to form many different 3D objects.
You can make custom handmade paper yourself using these easy to follow steps. You need a blender and some patience.
Jennifer Fresco shows you how to make a paper spring is ridiculously easy, and you can make a cute greeting card with it!
If you ever run out of cd cases, or those plastic baggie. Have no fear because this tutorial teaches you how to make a CD cover using only A4 size paper in less than a minute.
Ready Made and Becky show us how to make stitched stationery. Put together two pieces of paper and sew it up with a sewing machine. Sew a few paper scraps into custom cards, envelopes, or notepaper and catch up on your correspondence.
Do you have a picnic coming up. Bre Pettis shows you how to make spheres out of paper cups, paper plates, or plastic sheeting. These spheres make great outdoor props, and are very exciting. A glue gun and understanding of geometry necessary.
When you have an idea you want to jot down or a quick list to make, the Notes app on your iPhone is a great place to do it. However, by default, Notes use a blank canvas, which doesn't match the physical lined notebooks we're used to. If you've always use unlined or gridless sheets of paper, a blank canvas is probably fine, but you can actually customize your digital stationary with lines or grids.
If you're into folding origami paper flowers, then this is a must-have addition. You can't just fold the flower portion and expect it to be done!
