Paper crafts are such a multifaceted and fascinating form of creativity that I couldn’t pass it up. Since I myself am interested in various types of creativity, and I also have a growing assistant daughter who is constantly making something and cannot live without needlework. Then in our piggy bank there must be useful or simply interesting paper master classes on different topics and for different occasions. I think my piggy bank with paper master classes will be useful to you too. Here you can get inspiration or find a suitable idea, as well as watch the step-by-step manufacturing process. I collected those that in my opinion seemed interesting, original or useful. Some are difficult to make, and some are very simple and can be done with children.
For production, you mainly need paper (colored, plain white or corrugated, in some products cardboard) Scissors, pencil, ruler, glue. And most importantly, creative spirit)))
You are ready? Then let's get started!
Let's start with useful ideas from paper
Bookmarks for books made of paper with step-by-step photos.
Origami heart bookmarks
I also liked the idea of mittens on a string. You can draw these mittens yourself, or you can cut them out of paper for scrapbooking.
The next idea is anti-stress bookmarks, although they are indirectly crafts, however, this is also a type of creativity associated with paper, and besides, in our turbulent times they can be very useful. They can be printed or redrawn from the monitor screen.
Volumetric 3D paper crafts for interior decoration.
The next useful thing is interior decoration. With the help of paper we can create additional comfort in the house or set a certain atmosphere. You can also use paper crafts to decorate an area for photo shoots or create decor for a holiday. In general, there are a lot of ways to use it, so let’s move on to ideas.
Garlands of butterflies for decoration
You can also decorate the photo zone with butterflies, so that the butterflies are voluminous; you only need to glue the middle of the wings to be free.
Well, let's return to the garlands for now, they can be made in all sorts of different ways, for example in the form of such 3D hearts.
Or these glowing stars
You can also make voluminous droplets, circles or clouds, in general, anything you want and attach it however you like. At least make a garland, at least stick it on a wall, or even on a postcard in the form of an applique.
And for interior decoration, here’s an original idea)
Paper Wedding Decor Idea
But with such rosettes you can decorate any joyful event, be it a wedding, a children's party or a photo shoot.
Tennis ball and potatoes
They are often used as material for children's toys and other things. In a short time, you can make a funny toy for a child from a potato, for kindergarten, where it will attract everyone's attention.
How to make paper rosettes step by step:
And from semi-sockets you can make a very beautiful garland
To decorate your festive interior, you can make different voluminous fruits out of paper. In this master class you can see how to make tangerines or pumpkins, whichever you prefer. Using the same principle, you can make other fruits, for example: a pear or an apple, the main thing is to choose the right colors and make the proportions look like real fruits.
You can take paper in different orange shades. And green for leaves.
The paper needs to be cut into strips 4 cm wide and 18 cm long - 2 pcs, 23 cm - 4 pcs, 28 cm - 4 pcs. You should get 10 strips.
Each strip must be bent in the form of an accordion or fan.
Next, the paired strips must be glued together and closed into a ring.
There should be 5 pieces.
Then you need to glue the middle of each ring.
We collect all the rosettes together with glue.
And as a final touch we glue on the twig and leaves. The tangerines turned out to be a sight for sore eyes.)
Fruits or vegetables can also be prepared in another way.
For example, this children's paper craft “carrot”.
Or "apple".
Videotapes
Once costing a significant amount of money, video cassettes are now completely unnecessary. VCRs have long been replaced by new technologies.
If the cassettes have not yet been thrown away, they will find a worthy use. They can make fashionable shelves for books and trinkets. Such cassette shelves will certainly attract the attention of guests with their originality.
Children's crafts, postcards with paper applications.
Beautiful cards with appliqués can be made from colored paper and regular table napkins or corrugated paper.
Using the same principle, you can make a dress for ballerinas, only roll the paper not into a lump, but into a tube.
And with younger children you can make this cute hedgehog from narrow strips of paper.
Or a polar bear applique.
Interesting DIY items: bag for small items
You will need:
- thick fabric (in this example it is a napkin under the plate)
- ruler
- pencil
- rubber
- button
- thread and needle (or sewing machine)
1. Prepare a piece of thick fabric and place it on a flat surface.
2. Fold the fabric in half lengthwise. Iron it (you can use your fingers).
3. Lay out the fabric and fold one part of it to the fold line (see image). Secure with a pin.
4. Do the same on the other side.
Flower ball made of corrugated paper step by step
Our website also has an article on how to make paper flowers for candy bouquets.
Or how to make flowers from different materials.
And while we continue...
Unexpected birthday gifts
Multi-colored shiny beads are strung onto pieces of fishing line, and then they are hung on the shade of a regular lamp.
Damaged CDs can serve as material for making a beautiful dish.
Using the decoupage method, a unique candle decorated with fresh flowers is made.
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Origami, kurigami, kusudama paper crafts step by step
A selection of paper stars using different techniques.
I also consider beautiful boxes that you can assemble with your own hands to store various small items or even for gift wrapping to be useful crafts; see more ideas for wrapping gifts made of paper here.
Ball using kusudama technique.
Jeans
The fabric from which such clothes are made is so durable that it can be used even after the trousers have gone out of fashion or worn out.
This fabric makes excellent slippers, backpacks, bags and jewelry.
