Here's a fun rainy day craft, good for especially young children. Make your own porcupine or hedgehog out of construction paper. You'll need yellow and brown origami paper, one black marker, one popsicle stick, two googly eyes, a stapler, glue and a pair of safety scissors.
In this video we learn how to craft a paper football. First, take a sheet of paper and cut it into a strip. After this, take the strip and fold down the top into a triangle. Then, continue to fold the triangle down until you reach the end of the strip. You will have an extra flap of paper left at the bottom of the strip. Tuck this into the pocket that you have made when you were folding the triangles. Then, use this to place underneath your finger and shoot with your other for a fun paper foo...
In this video we learn how to do basic folds to make a paper football. First, fold a piece of paper in half and then fold each half in towards the center crease. Next, choose one and turn it over to make a triangle. Then, flip this triangle up and make another triangle. Continue to fold new triangles until you reach the end of the strip. Once you reach the top, you will have excess paper left over. Fold this down and then tuck the flap into the triangle so you are left with a triangle. Flick ...
In this video we learn how to make a unique paper rose. First, grab a square piece of paper and fold it into quarters while maintaining the fold. Then, fold along the diagonals and fold lower in half twice and the top in half twice. Then, fold the halves in half and repeat the previous steps. After this, follow the folds that you created, rotating the paper as you continue to fold. After all of the lines are lined up and you have folded it, it will become a unique paper rose that you made! En...
In this tutorial we learn how to make a simple origami paper football. First, grab a strip of paper of your choice of size. Then, fold the bottom over into a triangle shape. Then, fold this up where the last fold ended. Continue to fold up until you reach the top of the strip of paper. When you reach the top, you will have extra paper at the very top. Fold this into the pocket that you created when you folded the triangle shapes up. Now you can hold this with one finger on a hand while you fl...
This is an easy and fun craft for your kids which will teach them how to make a small basket out of construction paper. You can use it to hold candies, flowers or any other small children's articles. You just need some brightly colored paper, scissors, glue and a stapler.
Reduce the clutter in your home by using this easy paper bag pick up trick. A quick and easy way is to get several paper bags labelled with your child's name, and go from room to room while sorting clutter into the right bag.
If you need to protect your toilet paper rolls from overactive pets, or want a way to travel with tp without having it unroll, you can create a quick and easy toilet paper holder just using an old case for blank CDs and a box cutter.
Brown paper bags aren't only for storing your PB&J sandwich for lunch. In fact, in the craft world they're heralded and used frequently because they're cheap and give projects a whimsical homespun feel. Just take this kraft paper bag album, for instance.
In this tutorial, we learn how to make a perfect paper football. First, fold the paper in half, length wise. Next, fold it again the same way and fold the crease. Now, rip a small section of the top part and discard. Now, fold the paper in the middle to make a sort of "l" shape. Then fold again so you have an arrow. Now, fold all the parts together so you have a diamond shape, then tuck the end arrow into the pouch you created to have an even smaller triangle. When finished, hold the paper wi...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make paper footballs. Begin by cutting a straight strip of paper. The wider the width, the larger the football will be. Then fold the edge into a right triangle shape and continue folding the strip in the right triangle pattern. Once you have reached the end of the strip, tear off the end at an angle and tuck it in the side of the football. This video also shows viewers how to play a game with the paper football. This video will benefit those viewe...
Mr. G shows us how to craft a mobius strip out of paper in this video. First, take a sheet of copy paper and fold it in half length wise and crease it down the middle. Now, cut the paper on the crease so you have two strips of paper. Next, lay the papers end to end and tape them together. Now, the strip and give it half of a twist and attach it together with tape on one of the ends to the other. Now get a felt tip pen and draw a line down the middle of the strip. Now as you roll the paper, yo...
Moving is such a hassle! Packing is a big job but this video shows and easy way to pack out pots and pans. You will need 4-5 cubit foot cartons. You can get these from your mover or you can purchase them from a moving company. You will also want to get clean newsprint, packing tape, a moving blanket, and a permanent ink marker. Prepare your 4-5 foot carton by putting crushed paper on the bottom. This will act as a cushion for the pots and pans. Put the moving blanket or a protected pad on the...
In this tutorial, we learn how to write a research paper for school. To begin a research paper, start in the library. Grab books that all pertain to your subject, and research as much as you can. You can also search online to get background information on your subject. Make sure you cite your book on a note card in the correct format. Now, you can begin to write your research paper by starting out with an introduction paragraph that captures the attention of the reader and has good facts in i...
Secure a square-shaped piece of paper preferably six inches long on both sides. Cut the square paper into two equal halves. Fold one piece longitudinally right at the middle. Open the fold and refold it horizontally, on the shorter side. Refold the longitudinal crease you made earlier. Then, fold both sides diagonally but facing opposite each other.
This two-part video demonstrates the ancient Chinese book binding technique called stab binding. If you do a lot of calligraphy, you can use this technique to put all of your sheets together into a really attractive and traditional book. Make sure you line the pages up correctly!
This video demonstration feature a young girl painting one of China's national icons: the Panda Bear. The paper she uses is covered in silver flakes, which give the piece a shiny, cartoonish quality. That is one happy looking little bear.
Grow your paper menagerie as well as your knowledge of origami. This video tutorial presents a complete, step-by-step overview of how to make an impressive 3D chicken using origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. For more information, and to get started making your own paper hen sculpture, watch this arts-and-crafts guide.
Need a place to store your myriad origami flowers? With this guide, you'll learn how to make a paper flower basket using origami, the traditional art of Japanese paper folding. For more information, including a step-by-step overview of the folding process, as well as to get started making your own folded-paper flower baskets, watch this free origami lesson.
Looking for a cute, useful way to pass notes? With this guide, you'll learn how to make a paper envelope box using origami, the traditional art of Japanese paper folding. For more information, including a step-by-step overview of the folding process, as well as to get started making your own folded-paper envelopes, watch this free origami lesson.
After a next-level origami project? With this guide, you'll learn how to make a three-dimensional paper icosahedron with origami, the traditional art of Japanese paper folding. For more information, including a step-by-step overview of the folding process, as well as to get started making your own paper icosahedrons, watch this free origami lesson.
Looking for an easy, environmentally-friendly craft project? With this guide, you'll learn how to make a paper snack box with origami, the traditional art of Japanese paper folding. For more information, including a step-by-step overview of the folding process, as well as to get started making your own paper snack boxes, watch this free origami lesson.
Down on your luck? Don't take any chances. Learn to make a clever variation of the most basic of origami sculptures, the lucky paper crane. This video tutorial presents a complete, step-by-step overview of how to make a "double" crane using origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. For more information, and to get started making your own paper birds, watch this arts-and-crafts guide.
New to origami? Looking for an easy project? You're in luck. Make a classic-style crane using origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. This free origami video lesson presents complete instructions on how to make your own crane from folded paper. For more information, and to get started making cranes yourself, take a look!
Looking to add a stellar specimen to your paper garden? You're in luck. This free origami video lesson presents complete instructions on how to make your own decorative star-shaped flowers from folded paper. For more information, and to get started making paper flowers yourself, take a look!
Before you can thank your lucky stars, you'll need to make a few. With this guide, you'll learn how to fold a lucky paper star from strips of paper using origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. For more information, including a step-by-step overview of the folding process, as well as to get started making your own lucky stars, watch this free origami lesson.
With this guide, you'll learn how to fold a colorful ninja star from two sheets of paper using origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. For more information, including a step-by-step overview of the folding process, as well as to get started making your own colorful shuriken, watch this free origami lesson.
Down on your luck? With this guide, you'll learn how to fold a lucky paper star using origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. For more information, including a step-by-step overview of the folding process, as well as to get started making your own paper stars, watch this free origami lesson.
Want to make your own origami flowers? Single stem or a whole bouquet? The design is a bit advanced so practice with the simpler shapes first. This free origami video lesson presents complete instructions for making your own paper flowers from folded paper. For more information, and to get started making colorful paper flowers yourself, take a look!
With this guide, you'll learn how to make a paper lovers' knot with origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. For more information, including a step-by-step overview of the folding process, as well as to get started making your own lovers' knots, watch this free origami lesson.
Looking for a fancy variation on the standard origami gift box? Look no further. With this guide, you'll learn how to make an advanced paper box with origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. For more information, including a step-by-step overview of the folding process, as well as to get started making your own colorful gift boxes, watch this free origami lesson.
Looking for an easy Halloween-themed art project? With this guide, you'll learn how to make a paper Halloween lamps origami, the traditional Japanese folk art of paper folding. For more information, including a step-by-step overview of the folding process, as well as to get started making your own colorful Halloween lamps, watch this free origami lesson.
Watch this video to learn how to make a cool, original paper origami cupcake presentation stand in this simple demonstration. All you need are 16 pieces of paper, 3 A4 cards, and a little bit of glue! Your stand will hold 12 cupcakes or muffins, and it's a great and attractive way to present food gifts to your friends and family.
This video demonstrates how to make a hexagon from a square paper. Fold a square paper into half horizontally. Fold this rectangle into half again forming a square one-quarter of the original size. Fold the open edge towards the center fold on either side forming a crease. Take the closed corner and fold towards the center crease. Open the center fold and fold it inwards. Fold the corner towards the diagonal edge on both sides, this forms a cone like structure with a paper edge at three-quart...
Paper lanterns are a cool decoration. Why not make one yourself and get your kids involved? Your kids will love making these cool looking lamps and they will be fun to hang around the house or for a party or holiday. Follow along with this step by step tutorial and learn how to make quick and easy paper lanterns for display in your home.
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YouTube contributor, Sommerwetter, demonstrates how to make a paper lantern (also known as a luminaria or farolito) using only scissors, a glue stick and a standard sheet of paper (and a candle or the recommended tea light, of course.) Multiple symmetrical folds in origami-like construction and some well-placed slices in the paper create decorative cube or accordion style lantern. She notes that the process is very easy but you must follow it exactly. The author notes that the last several se...
Learn how to make a ‘Paper Balloon/Water Bomb’ by watching this tutorial. Take a square piece of paper. Fold the paper diagonally to make a triangle. Open the paper to reveal a diagonal crease. Repeat the same with the other end, to make a crease which is perpendicular to the first one. Open the paper to reveal an ‘X’. Now fold the paper at the center, to make a rectangle. Next, push the edge along the central crease to the middle at both ends and crease well, as shown. This makes a triangle ...
AMICLUBWEAR created a tutorial on how to host a tea party based on "Alice in Wonderland". The video begins with a step by step instructional on how to make tissue paper "flowers" as decorations for your tea party. The tissue papers are layered in opposite colors, after which the tissue paper is accordion folded and tied together using a pipe cleaner. Afterwards, the tissue paper is carefully extended layer bay layer and shaped into a flower. Next, there was a tutorial for making the "EAT ME" ...
Gift boxes come in handy when giving quick gifts, but what if you don't have one around the house? Then simply just make your own! This video shows you how to make a small box with just a piece of paper. First, fold a long strip of paper on both ends of the paper. You want it to be the width of your finger. Then, fold the paper in half while the folds are on the inside. Then watch the rest of this video to learn how to master this box-making technique and to start gifting!
