Hot Papercraft How-Tos
How To: Make Danish woven fabric hearts
Check out this DIY video tutorial from Curbly, the best place to share pictures of your home, find design ideas, and get expert home-improvement advice.
How To: Make a small business card-sized box
Sometimes you find ideas from the most unlikely objects. This video gives proof. Here are easy instructions for making a small box to hold business cards, ATC's (artist trading cards), gift cards, etc. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to make a small business card-sized box out of an old Orbit gum package.
How To: Mask to create backgrounds for cards & scrapbook pages
The popularity of masking is back and being used to create unique backgrounds for cards and scrapbooking. Watch this video tutorial to learn how to mask to create backgrounds for cards and scrapbook pages. These are some new ideas for masking. Everything new is old again!
How To: Transform an envelope into a gift bag
See how to make some cool gift / party favor bags for any occasion. They are made with envelopes. You can make them from nearly any size and type. The ones in the video are made with some surplus greeting card envelopes. Sometimes you can purchase "leftovers" from an office supply or drug store (any store that sells greeting cards). "Left-overs" mean that the cards get damaged or lost but the envelope is left. Just ask the manager if you can purchase them.
How To: Craft, fold and decorate a kimono card
These kimono cards are so much fun to make. The idea came from an old issue of The Rubber Stamper magazine (Sept. 2005), with the addition of a few things, like bunny slippers and the geisha girl. They are simple to make once you have the instructions. Check out this card-making video tutorial to see how to craft, fold and decorate a kimono card.
How To: Create a fun birthday sailboat card
You can easily create a fun birthday sailboat card with just a mere template. Watch how to make this awesome sailing card from HeroArts. This tutorial will take you step-by-step along the way, showing you how to stencil, cut and fold the paper.
How To: Make a playing card gift box
What's a better way to give a gift to a magician than to present it in a gift box made of playing cards? This video tutorial will show you how to make this playing card gift box, fold after fold. So, get out that deck of cards, count out 21 of them, and start bending and folding for the perfect card gift box.
How To: Make a paper wallet
A piece of paper and some common household supplies are all you need to make yourself a wallet. Inspired by the Instructables project: http://www.instructables.com/id/Paper-Wallet/
How To: Make fast and easy paper mache
Here is the simple way to make great paper mache in about 2 minutes. This recipe will work for most paper mache projects. This is a quick tutorial on making a paper mache mixture.
How To: Make a paper mache watermelon
These paper mache techniques are solid and will help you with other paper mache projects. (In case you don't want to make a paper mache watermelon).
How To: Fold Kirigami with the Craft ROBO
The Craft ROBO is a machine that lets you cut and score paper with precision and repetition. This is really handy if you're into scrapbooking or want to make shipping boxes, envelopes or promos for your Etsy shop. Perhaps you want to take it to the next level to create unique paper sculptures, pop-up books or custom vinyl stickers.
How To: Fold a JKF-18 Hornet jet paper plane
This aircraft origami masterpiece is a JKF-18 Hornet, which is modeled after the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet] supersonic fighter jet used by the United States Navy and Marine Corps, along with the Royal Australian Air Force and Spanish Air Force. It's a fantastic plane—but this origami version of it is better!
How To: Fold the JKF-178 jet paper plane
Learn how to fold the JKF-178 Jetplane. Materials required :- An A4 size paper of type 80gsm and a pair fo scissors. Its' another variations of my other paper planes models. Hope that it will be well received. Would appreciate frank comments and fair ratings from all. Enjoy. Thank you.
How To: Fold a JKF-117A Nighthawk paper jet plane
Learn how to fold the JKF-117A Nighthawk from Fighter Plane Origami. It's a look alike of the F-117 Nighthawk Stealth Fighter plane.
How To: Fold a paper JKF-168 jet plane
Learn how to fold a paper Jet plane. Materials : A4 size paper (type 80gsm or lower).
How To: Create a paper pop-up card
Check out this video tutorial on how to create a paper pop-up card. You'll be happy you learned this one... it's easy to make, there's a nice result, and you're children will love it! You only need thirteen pieces of colored paper, a marker, glue or double-sided adhesive tape.
How To: Fold a CD case with just one sheet of paper
What's a good way to transport compact discs without scratching them when you have no case? Make your own of course... watch this video tutorial to learn how to fold a CD case with just one sheet of paper. With just one ordinary piece of printer paper, you can make two different versions of a glueless CD case. You just need the paper, a pencil, and some scissors!
How To: Make a wallet out of real American cash
Go to the US Money Factory store to get sheet money http://www.moneyfactory.gov/ This is a a quick folding demonstration. It shows exactly how you would fold bills to make a billfold simple wallet with sheets of dollar bills. This will provide great camoflague for your money and credit cards.
How To: Make a 3D Paper Snowflake for the Holidays
This isn't your grandma's paper snowflake! Get creative and add a new dimension to your winter decorations. You will need two 8 by 8 inch pieces of white paper, a pair of scissors, a stapler, string, glitter, glue and iridescent cellophane. This is a fun holiday craft project. Makes a nice Christmas decoration.
How To: Make a paper rose from a paper napkin
Impress your girlfriend. with A Perfect Rose From A Paper Napkin! Looks Incredible and only takes a couple minutes to make! Watch this how to video to learn how to make a paper napkin rose for your crush.
How To: Make a cool trick paper airplane
Make a paper airplane that can act like a boomerang or do flips or just soar for a long long time. This Paper trick plane is the best kind ever! Watch this how to video to learn how to make a paper airplane of your own.
How To: Make a flower press
This short video demonstrates how to make a simple flower press from common materials you can find at home: cardboard, paper, rubberbands. Pressed flowers are beautiful keepsakes or gifts. You can attach them to paper and make homemade cards.
How To: Make a Christmas pop up card
Learn how to make a "Thinking of You" Christmas pop-up card. You will end up with a personalized Christmas card that you created using your scrapbooking supplies. This is an easy and fun Christmas craft.
How To: Make a Season Of Joy Christmas card
A simple and easy Christmas Card using Stampin' Up! products. Use simple stamping, scrapbooking, and paper design techniques to make this beautiful Christmas card. Video is in fast motion, but text instructions guide you through the processes. Enjoy! Merry Christmas.
How To: Make a quick and easy handmade Christmas card
Just a quick and easy Christmas Card using Stampin' Up! Products. This simple scrapbooking, card making techniques amount to a really cute Christmas card. Video is in fast motion, but there is supporting text guiding you though the different processes. Make a quick and easy handmade Christmas card.
How To: Make glittered window-style Christmas cards
This artsy crafty video tutorial will show you how to make glittered window-style cards. The "glittered window" technique to card-making is basically just adding glitter to shipping tape.
How To: Recycle old refridgerator magnets for fun or as gifts
Transform those outdated fridge magnets into new ones. Inspired by an Instructables.com project: http://www.instructables.com/id/Reusing-old-calendar-magnets/
How To: Make a basic paper gun
This is the basic idea of all the paper guns you've seen. Follow step by step to learn how to make a paper pistol. Be sure to click on Chapter 2 for the second part of this paper gun tutorial.
How To: Make a reloading paper gun and bullets
Learn how to make a reloading paper gun and paper bullets. You will need:
How To: Make a paper gun bullet for your working paper gun
Learn how to make a paper gun bullet. This bullet is for operating paper guns. Watch as this kid demonstrates the method - all you need is paper and scissors.
How To: Make a simple paper airplane
While working with some 14 year olds, I was shocked to find out that only a handful of them could make a decent airplane... so here's a simple design that goes pretty far if you throw it right (I'll let someone else make a video on how to throw an airplane). Learn how to make your own paper airplane with this instructional video. All you need is paper and scissors.
How To: Build a realistic M16A2 paper gun
This thorough tutorial video series demonstrates how to make a beautiful, realistic paper M16A2 gun. This tutorial is broken up into 8 videos, so be sure to click through all of the chapters for the full tutorial. Paper guns are fun to make and can look very realistic (and perform basic operating functions, too!). Learn how to fold the M16A2 gun out of paper with this paper gun tutorial.
How To: Make a quick and simple paper booklet without glue
Here's a quick and simple booklet that can be made out of two sheets of paper. It's great paper craft for a school project or just fun. All you need is paper and scissors. Fold both pieces of paper in half hamburger style. Use scissors to cut knotches into your fold. Fold your other piece of paper hotdog style. Follow the rest of the instructions, assemble and you have a quick and simple paper booklet.
How To: Make an album greeting card
This how-to video demonstrates a great greeting card that the recipient can treasure afterwards as a photo album. Follow along with the steps as the demonstrator creates this piece of greeting card art. Watch this video crafting tutorial and learn how to make an album greeting card.
How To: Make a peek-a-boo greeting card
This how-to video demonstrates a real simple technique for making a personalized greeting card. This peek-a-boo design can be customized to any design you want. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to make a peek-a-boo card. It'll be a much nicer greeting than a store bought card.
How To: Make a tag along scrapbook wallet
In this how-to video, tag along with Karen from Yasutomo as she creates a scrapbook wallet that's perfect to keep in your purse. She uses origami paper folding techniques and one sheet of 12" x 12" patterned scrapbook paper. Plain manila tags from the office supply store are the background for photos that are just right for the pockets of the wallet. You end up with a brag book that's worth bragging about. Watch this video crafting tutorial and learn how to make a tag along scrapbook wallet.
How To: Make a paper rose
For the crafting project in this how-to video, you will need a three inch wide strip of tissue paper. Follow along with the step-by-step instructions and fold a pretty paper flower, that will last longer than the real thing. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to make a tissue rose.
How To: Fold a safe-T dart paper airplane
Watch this instructional paper craft video to fold a paper airplane called the Safe-T Dart. The Safe-T Dart is a good, slow flyer. This is an intermediate origami project. Do you think the Safe-T Dart looks like a duck in flight? Fold a safe-T dart paper airplane.
How To: Throw a paper airplane
Watch this instructional paper craft video to throw a paper airplane and ensure a safe flight. Make sure all your folds are clean and crisp. Check to see if both sides of the plane look symmetrical. Adjust the tail flaps to steer your paper plane in one direction. Get ready, get set, take off! Throw a paper airplane.
How To: Fold a lock-nose dart paper airplane
Watch this instructional paper craft video to fold a paper airplane called the lock-nose dart. The lock-nose dart is a simple yet sophisticated paper plane. This is an intermediate origami project. The lock-nose dart is a championship flyer. Fold a lock-nose dart paper airplane.