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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.
It's not hard to learn how to make a paper guitar. Learn how to make a paper guitar from this article.
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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.
You can learn how to make a paper umbrella with decorative paper and wooden dowels. Learn about how to make a paper umbrella in this article.
Decorate your home, garden party or baby shower with beautiful flowers made out of tissue paper. Learn about how to make flowers out of tissue paper in this article.
There is no greater fun for kids than to make origami animals. Join the fun and show kids how to make origami animals.
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Making bubble letters on your paper signs and cards give a celebratory feel to any message. Learn about how to make a bubble letters on paper in this article.
Make a fortune teller for your child, and he'll have countless hours of fun. Learn about how to make a fortune teller in this article.
You want to make a paper bat, but you're not sure how to do it. Learn about how to make a paper bat in this article.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
Paper Party Favors like these paper poppers are a great addition to any party. Learn how to make this fun and festive paper craft.
Paper Baskets are perfect for anyone looking for a fun paper craft project. Learn how to make paper baskets of your own.
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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.
Decorative paper snowflakes are a paper craft that help you make your own winter wonderland. Learn to make paper snowflakes and other paper crafts.
Making your own paper magnets is easy with these step-by-step instructions. Learn how to craft your own sun, moon, and star magnets.
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.
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This Paper Train is a fun paper craft project. Learn how to make your own Paper Train with these simple instructions.
This Paper Tray is a fun and easy paper craft project. Create your own tray using these illustrated instructions.