Paper Crafts
Paper Crafts at HowStuffWorks is your destination for fun crafts made from paper. Kids will enjoy making masks, hats, baskets and other paper crafts.
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Paper-mache has been used by ancient cultures and schoolchildren alike to create sculptures, masks and statues that are durable, light and easily fashioned from readily available materials.
By Muriel Vega
You want to make a paper cup phone with you children but don't remember how to do it. Read here to find out how to make a paper cup phone.
You want to make a paper tank, in other words, origami cut-outs, with your class. Learn about how to make a paper tank from this article.
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There is no greater fun for kids than to make origami animals. Join the fun and show kids how to make origami animals.
Have geological formations erupt in your own home when you make a paper mache volcano. Learn about how to make a paper mache volcano in this article.
Wallpaper -- most people either love it or hate it, on walls that is. But as a recycled crafting material -- what's not to love? Find out how to make book covers, picture frames and greeting cards using old wallpaper.
By Libby Little
Paper art crafts for kids are easy, fun, and best of all, inexpensive. All you need are a few pieces of paper and some imagination to have a ton of fun creating all sorts of projects that you can show off to your friends and family.
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The Paper Flying Disc is a fun paper craft for those looking for a little action. Make your own Flying Disc and watch it fly and spin.
This Paper Kite paper craft will have your spirits soaring. Learn how to create your own paper kite with the directions found in this article.
These Paper Binoculars for kids are a neat paper craft you can make yourself. Learn how to make your own pair with these step-by-step instructions.
This Paper Castle is a fun paper craft project fit for a king or queen. Learn how to create your own Paper Castle with these instructions.
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Paper Baskets are perfect for anyone looking for a fun paper craft project. Learn how to make paper baskets of your own.
Making Paper Chains is a great way to start working with paper crafts. Learn how to make several different paper chains with these easy instructions.
Paper flowers make the same statement of real flowers, but last longer. Learn how to make this paper flower and other paper crafts in this article.
This Paper Train is a fun paper craft project. Learn how to make your own Paper Train with these simple instructions.
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Take flight with the paper airplanes and paper airplane activities in this article. From bombers to rockets, find instructions, patterns, and photos.
Making a cute paper clock is easy with these paper craft instructions. Learn how to make a time-telling tool of your own.
Teach your kids how to make greeting cards for any occasion. Show loved ones how much you and your family care by sending a card made just for them.
This paper gondola is a world-class paper craft. Learn how to make your own paper gondola with these simple instructions.
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This paper lighthouse is a fun paper craft. Learn how to create your own paper lighthouse with the step-by-step instructions in this article.
Imagine growing basil, lavender, and oregano in your own room! The Herb Garden Planter craft puts a mini garden in your house. Learn how to help kids make an Herb Garden Planter out of egg cartons in this article.
Paper craft books are fun and educational too. Encourage a love of drawing, reading and writing with these inspired kids' craft projects.
Learn paper games for kids that provide hours of entertainment for the whole family. Find out how to make mind-bending puzzles and games of skill.
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Paper mobiles are an easy, inexpensive and fun paper craft for kids of all ages. Learn more about the art of crafting inventive paper mobiles.
If you're a stickler for handmade crafts, you'll love these fun craft stick projects for kids. Learn more about craft stick projects for kids.