Category: – Kids

Paper Dolls Making a chain of paper dolls is a classic paper craft that every child should do. It’s fun, easy, and may become a tradition in your family. This project require scissors so adult supervision is recommended.     Paper Dolls Instructions Take a piece of paper (8.5″ x 11″) and cut it lengthwise.… Continue reading Paper Dolls

Lamb Chop Cuffs These paper “lamb chop cuffs” are easy to make and will add class to your dinner table. They will even help you keep your fingers clean while you eat. You will need: – scissors, – tape, – a piece of paper approximately 4″ x 5″ Fold the paper in half lengthwise so… Continue reading Lamb Chop Cuffs

Box of Gold Origami Craft This is a traditional origami model loved by parents and teachers alike. The box is relatively sturdy, and can be made with any size rectangular sheet of paper.   Box of Gold Origami Craft Instructions Take a rectangular piece of paper and fold it in half lengthwise. Fold the paper… Continue reading Box of Gold Origami Craft

Easy Paper Shirt This is an easy shirt paper craft, no words are necessary! The craft can be a gift card for Father’s Day, for a boyfriend, for a male teacher, or for a gentleman graduating from college.   Easy Shirt Instructions If you like, you can write a message on the paper before you… Continue reading Easy Shirt Paper Craft

Whirligig A whirligig is a spinning play thing. In this case, it is made from a paper plate! How to Make a Whirligig   Get a paper plate, a pair of scissors, a hole puncher, some string or yarn, and some coloring stuffs (crayons, color pencils, paints).   Color the paper plate.   Use the… Continue reading Whirligig

Easy Kite   You don’t need to visit a kite shop for this kite. It’s easy to make and flies very well given that there is some wind. You will need paper, tape, string, streamers, a hole puncher, and a skinny stick. Easy Kite Instructions Take a piece of paper and fold it in half.… Continue reading Easy Kite

Toothpick Flag How to Make a Toothpick Flag Print and cut out the double-flag shown on the right. To do this, place your mouse over the flag and right click. Choose “copy” and then “paste” it into a text document. Print it and then cut it out.   Place some glue on the back side… Continue reading Toothpick Flag

Make an Origami Rabbit Head   Learn to make and easy origami rabbit head. Craft is suitable for children with adult supervision. Origami Rabbit Head Instructions Take a square sheet of paper and position it so it looks like a diamond shape. Fold up. Fold left to right and unfold. Fold the bottom up approximately… Continue reading Origami Rabbit Head

Easy Origami Rabbit Learn how to make an Easy Origami Rabbit. Craft is suitable for children with adult supervision. colorful paper —> colorful origami rabbits!   Easy Origami Rabbit Instructions Take a square sheet of paper and position it so it looks like a diamond shape. Fold in half and unfold. Fold the bottom left… Continue reading Easy Origami Rabbit

Easy Easter Box Learn to make this easy Easter box. The instructions are from the traditional magazine box. Project is suitable for children with adult supervision.   Easy Easter Box Instructions Take a rectangular piece of paper and fold it in half lengthwise. Fold the paper into quarters by folding the top and bottom edge… Continue reading Easy Easter Box

Easter Paper Crafts These Easter paper crafts are easy to make and will delight you and your child. Easy Origami Rabbit Origami Rabbit Head Easy Easter Box see more complex Easter origami see other kids crafts more free instructions go to Site Map Like Us on Facebook

Heart Paper Chain These heart paper chains are easy to make but they do require scissors so adult supervision is recommended.

Origami Valentine Box Valentine Box: This is a traditional origami model loved by parents and teachers alike. The box is relatively sturdy, and can be made with any size rectangular sheet of paper. Origami Valentine Box Instructions Take a rectangular piece of paper and fold it in half lengthwise. Fold the paper into quarters by… Continue reading Origami Valentine Box

Valentine Paper Crafts   We have collected a handful of valentine paper crafts that are suitable for children. Enjoy!   Folding Crafts If you have never done origami before, please read about Origami Symbols and Tips for Success. The origami models listed here require 10 or less steps to complete. Easy Heart (origami-club.com) Hearts (F… Continue reading Valentine Paper Crafts

Paper Weaving Patterns   Weaving patterns can be simple with a one-up-and-one-down sequence. Add color to spice up the look.   Begin to introduce variations. Instead of one-up-and-one-down, change to two-up-and-two-down. This is still quite simple and can be accomplished by children.   Things become a notch more interesting when you use both patterns simultaneously:… Continue reading Paper Weaving Patterns

Zig-Zag Weaved Place Mat   Part A and Part B: click here Part C: Zig-Zag Weaved Place Mat Use the strips of colored paper made in Part B to weave into the slotted paper made in Part A.   Weave the strips up & down through two slots at a time: two slots up, two… Continue reading Zig-Zag Weaved Place Mat

Woven Place Mats A woven place mat made by a 5 year old child. These woven place mats are easy to make and require very few materials: paper, scissors, and tape (or glue). They are fun to make and can be used as place mats for picnics or at the dining room table. Young children… Continue reading Woven Place Mats

More Woven Heart Basket Patterns   make a 2 x 2 basket make a 3 x 3 basket see more basket patterns make Woven Place Mats go to kids Valentine’s Crafts go to school appropriate projects browse Site Map Like Us on Facebook

Woven Valentine Basket (3×3) Woven Valentine Basket Instructions (3 x 3) Start with two pieces of paper of contrasting color. Fold the paper in half. Cut out a round-top rectangle as shown. Be sure that the bottom of the rectangle is where the paper is folded. Place the red piece on top of the white… Continue reading Woven Valentine Paper Basket (3 x 3)

Woven Valentine Paper Basket (2 x 2) Woven Valentine Basket Instructions (2 x 2) Start with two pieces of paper of contrasting color. Fold the paper in half. Cut out a round-top rectangle as shown. Be sure that the bottom of the rectangle is where the paper is folded. Place the red piece on top… Continue reading Woven Valentine Paper Paper Basket (2 x 2)

Origami Shirt This origami shirt is perfect as a father’s day gift. Origami Shirt Instructions Start with a rectangular sheet of paper (like a standard USA letter 8.5″ x 11″). Fold it in half lengthwise and unfold. This gives you a central crease down the middle of the sheet. Fold the left and right edges… Continue reading Origami Shirt

Cup of Gold Origami Craft Clover Whirligig Instructions This is a modification of the classic origami cup. This cup can stand up on its own and not fall over. Take a piece of square paper (if you are using origami paper, place the color side down). Fold corner to corner to make a triangle. Fold… Continue reading Cup of Gold Origami Craft

Pot of Gold Pop-Up Card This is a charming pop-up card that children can make. Adult supervision is advised since scissors are required. Pot of Gold pop-up card Instructions Take a piece of paper and place it in “landscape” orientation. Draw a rainbow on the top half of the page. The rainbow should be centered… Continue reading Pot of Gold Pop-Up Card

St Patricks Paper Crafts This page is dedicated to easy paper St Patrick’s Day crafts: Clover Paper Chain 3D Stand Up Clover Rainbow Pop-Up Card Origami Shamrock Cup of Gold Container Box of Gold Container Lucky Shamrock Box (T Yee) Clover Whirligig Complex St Patrick’s Day Origami   make lucky stars see more origami stars… Continue reading St Patricks Paper Crafts

Clover Whirligig Clover Whirligig Instructions Cut out three shamrock (clover) shapes.   Fold two of the clovers in half and glue half of one clover to the half of the second clover.   On the third clover, glue on a long string or yarn.   Glue the clover made in step 2 to the clover-string… Continue reading Clover Whirligig

Clover Paper Chain Clover Paper Chain Instructions Take a piece of paper and cut into into 4 strips lengthwise. Valley-fold the strip in half. Valley fold the strip into quarters. Mountain fold the strip into eights. Compress the strip into a stack, accordion style. Draw a clover or shamrock onto the top sheet of the… Continue reading Clover Paper Chain

Make a Paper 3D Clover, Shamrock Paper 3D Clover, Shamrock Instructions Take a sheet of 8.5″ x 11″ paper and cut it into 4 strips (about 2″ x 11″). Fold one strip like an accordion (or fan) with  alternating up an down folds. See here if you need visual cues.   Draw a half clover… Continue reading Make a Paper 3D Clover, Shamrock

Origami Tips for Success Here are some tips to ensure a successful origami folding session. Before you start, make sure you know how to read origami diagrams. Origami instructions are symbols that describe how a piece of paper should be folded. Click here to familiarize yourself with origami symbols & bases tips. Get a lot… Continue reading Origami Tips

Origami for Kids This Origami for Kids section is especially designed for beginners. For a child who has never done origami before, it will take some time before he gets used to the process. Once he has experienced the joy of origami, he will eagerly decipher the origami instructions (called diagrams) by himself. Photo: “Mette… Continue reading Origami for Kids

Lamb Chop Cuff Pencil Toppers Use these instructions to make cute pencil toppers that look like lamb-chop cuffs. You can use the same pattern to make cuffs for turkey or chicken drumsticks. You will need: – scissors, tape, a pencil, – a piece of paper approximately 1½” x 2″ Pencil Topper (Lamb Chop Cuffs) Instructions… Continue reading Lamb Chop Cuff Pencil Toppers

Magic Wand Supplies needed: a drinking straw a sliver of paper about 1/4″ x 11″ (take a sheet of 8.5″ x 11″ and slice a 1/4″ strip from the edge) a strip of paper about 2″ x 11″ (take a sheet of 8.5″ x 11″ and cut it into 4 strips) tape, stapler optional: ribbon… Continue reading Magic Wand

Origami Kids Turkey Place a square piece of paper so that it is like a diamond. Fold in half left to right and unfold.   Fold the top-right edge towards the center midline. Repeat on left side. This gives you a kite shape.   Again, fold the top-right edge towards the center midline. Repeat on… Continue reading Origami Kids Turkey

Easy Kirigami Decoration   This easy kirigami decoration is a classic. It’s easy to make and fun to play with. Kids will love it. If you are ready for something a little more challenging, you can also try the hanging kirigami decoration.   Easy Kirigami Decoration Instructions Start with a rectangular sheet of paper. In… Continue reading Easy Kirigami Decoration

Hanging Kirigami Decoration This hanging kirigami decoration is not difficult to make, but before doing this one, you should already know how to do the easy kirigami decoration.   Hanging Kirigami Decoration Instructions Start with a square sheet of paper. Fold in half to form a triangle. Fold in half again to form a smaller… Continue reading Hanging Kirigami Decoration

Paper Dolls 2   Try this paper dolls2 project as a way to expand your possibilities. Here, two different figures are connected. This project require scissors so adult supervision is recommended.   Paper Dolls 2 Instructions Take a piece of paper (8.5″ x 11″) and cut it lengthwise.   Fold it into quarters accordian (pleated)… Continue reading Paper Dolls 2

School Projects in Paper Arts Are you an educator and want to incorporate School Projects with origami and paper arts into your program? Perhaps you are a parent and want to introduce your child to the joy of paper arts. Either way, this is the place for you. I have volunteered in elementary schools for… Continue reading School Projects in Paper Arts

Cut a Six Pointed Star This page explains how to cut a six-pointed-star from a piece of paper.   How to Cut a Six-Pointed Star Take a piece of paper and fold it in half.     Fold in half again but only make a small crease to show the midpoint. Fold the bottom right… Continue reading Cut a Six Pointed Star

Cut a Five Pointed Star This page explains how to cut a perfect five-pointed-star from a piece of paper. It’s a great craft for birthdays, Christmas, and 4th of July celebrations – indeed, five pointed stars are good for any celebration! How to Cut a Five-Pointed Star   Take a 8.5″ x 11″ piece of… Continue reading Cut a Five Pointed Star

Easy Fish Paper Craft This page shows you how to weave an easy fish paper craft using strips of paper or ribbon. This project is simple if you remember that weaving involves threading the material in an over-and-under pattern.   Weave an Easy Fish Instructions   Cut two strips of paper or get two strips… Continue reading Easy Fish Paper Craft

Circular Paper Dolls   Is your child “done” with paper chain dolls? Try this circular paper dolls variation. It brings a new dimension to the classic art & craft. Now the people hold hands and form a connect circle. What a way to show unity and goodwill among all men!     Circular Paper Dolls… Continue reading Circular Paper Dolls

Paper Chinese Lantern   This paper Chinese Lantern is easy to make and looks great. Make lots and string them together for a cool decoration. Note: because this lantern is made of paper, we do NOT recommend that you use it as a real lampshade.   Paper Chinese Lantern Instructions Start with a rectangular sheet… Continue reading Make a Paper Chinese Lantern

October Projects for Origami and Paper Arts October Projects 1st week: paper airplane 2nd week: Halloween pop up card 3d week: Magic Wand for Princesses & Wizards 4th week: Halloween Bat 5th week: Kirigami Spider Web   1st week: paper airplane There are many diagrams for paper airplanes but I usually use the classic dart.… Continue reading October Projects for Origami and Paper Arts

November Projects for Origami and Paper Arts November Projects 1st week: American Flag Toothpick 2nd week Kirigami Star 3d week: Pencil Toppers (lamb chop cuffs) 4th week: Origami Turkey   American Flag toothpicks: In honor of Veteran’s Day, I make toothpick American flags as one of the November projects. It’s easy and kids enjoy having… Continue reading November Projects for Origami and Paper Arts

December Projects for Origami and Paper Arts December Projects     1st week: Christmas Tree Pop-Up Card     2nd week: Origami Candy Cane     3d week: Origami Christmas Tree     4th week: Star of David & Dreidel   Christmas Tree Pop-Up Card Pop-up cards are a wonder to experience so I use… Continue reading December Projects for Origami and Paper Arts

June Projects for Origami and Paper Arts June Projects     1st week: Origami Tie     2nd week: Origami Shirt     3rd week: Origami Sunglasses Origami Tie Because Father’s Day is just around the corner, I usually do a few origami crafts that can double up as Father Days gifts. This origami tie… Continue reading June Projects for Origami and Paper Arts

May Projects for Origami and Paper Arts May Projects 1st week: Simple Buttonhole Flower 2nd week: Swan Parent and Child 3d week: Origami Butterfly 4th week: Paper Plate Whirligig   Simple Buttonhole Flower April showers bring may flowers, so why not make a few origami flowers to celebrate the coming of spring. There are many… Continue reading May Projects for Origami and Paper Arts

March Projects for Origami and Paper Arts March Projects     1st week: Pot of Gold Pop-Up     2nd week: 3D Shamrock     3rd week: Easy Magazine Box     4th week: Cootie Catcher   Rainbow Pop-Up To kick start the month of March and St patrick’s Day, I show the children how… Continue reading March Projects for Origami and Paper Arts

January Projects for Origami and Paper Arts January Projects     1st week: Kirigami Snowflake     2nd week: Kirigami Stretchy-Decoration     3rd week: Paper Chain of Dolls     4th week: Chinese Paper Lantern   Kirigami Paper Snowflake Kirigami paper snowflakes are a classic. Most adults who have been educated in the western… Continue reading January Projects for Origami and Paper Arts

February Projects for Origami and Paper Arts February Projects 1st week: Valentine Pop Up Card 2nd week: Origami Heart 3rd week: Woven Heart Baskets 4th week: Paper Chain Hearts Valentine Pop-Up Card I usually show the children how to make a Valentine Pop-Up card first. This way, they can give the card to someone special.… Continue reading February Projects for Origami and Paper Arts

April Projects for Origami and Paper Arts April Projects 1st week: Origami Rabbit 2nd week: Origami Rabbit Head 3rd week: Shibori (Tie-Dye Napkins) 4th week: Origami Flower   Easy Rabbit In celebration of Easter, I teach the students an easy origami bunny rabbit. This model is delightful and children will surely go home and populate… Continue reading April Projects for Origami and Paper Arts

Simplified Shibori: Tie Dye Napkins Originally, shibori referred to the “shaped resist dyeing” of fabric. Fabric is tightly bound with strings and selectively dipped in dye to form elaborate patterns. See video here. The term sometimes refers to the selective dyeing of polygon-folded paper. Here, paper towels are folded origami-style and dyed to give colorful… Continue reading Simplified Shibori: Tie Dye Napkins