How to make a pretty 3D snowflake from paper. Perfect for Christmas or for other party decor. Follow the step by step tutorial
Make your own festive Nativity Garland to decorate your mantel or home this Christmas.
Easy Christmas Craft Tutorial: how to make a folded paper christmas tree from a paperback book
Looking for some ways to organize your gift wrap? Try one of these 10 easy wrapping paper storage solutions so that you can find it when you need it.
Toilet paper rolls are maybe my favorite go-to craft material. The creative possibilities are endless. So if you’re ready to create something awesome, don’t throw away those paper rolls too fast! I created a list of fun and unique toilet paper roll craft ideas. Perfect for a fun crafty afternoon that will keep you and
You will love these Olympic-themed party ideas, from food to backyard games and lots of kid-friendly crafts! Who else is super excited about the Olympics starting? We cannot wait! Especially since it's now been 3 years since the last Olympic games. As a family, we decided that we're going to have an Olympic-themed party for the opening ceremonies, and my kids are already brainstorming ideas. There are so many fun ideas that we found, we just had to share with you guys. Which one of these ideas is sticking out to you? I want to make them all! This isn't
Don't throw away those empty toilet rolls! Learn how to repurpose them into Christmas toilet paper roll snowflakes ornaments.
How to make plantable paper. Craft directions for Seed Paper Hearts made with flower seeds. Fun activity for Earth Day, Mother's Day and more.
Calling all you 'quill' seekers, here's a fun project for you to try. Paper quilling a heart! Seeing as Valentines is just around the corner, how about making a loved one a quilled heart rather than a boring card this year? And the best thing about this project is you don't need any specialist equipment either, boom!Quilling is the art of rolling up lengths of paper, shaping them and sticking them down to form a picture or pattern. It's super easy and the results can look pretty impressive!I ori
Free Original and Exclusive Paper Models and the Best, Rare and Unusual Free Papercrafts of All the World!
Learn how to make these giant paper 3D snowflakes with just a few pieces of paper and some tape!
Looking for a fun DIY project that even younger kids can help out with? Check out these colorful bookmarks made using bleeding tissue paper!
Create a Vibrant Rangoli using Torn Paper and a FREE Printable Rangoli Craft Template! Tearing paper Crafts are great for Fine Motor Skills!
Folding Waldorf window stars is a fun and simple craft. Today Liz from The Mother Witch will walk us through 3 ways to fold Waldorf window stars, varying in difficulty from deceptively simple to more complex.
To continue with our Kids’ Culinary Passport journey to Japan, my kids really loved making these pretty paper lanterns! Paper lanterns are often associated with festivals, and they are very common in both China and Japan. I love how festive these paper lanterns look hanging from the ceiling in our craft room, and they can […]
Make quilling projects easier, faster and more enjoyable with these expert tips! Learn 10 must-know quilling techniques on Craftsy.
How I set up four kids crafts tables for 200 kids at the Shop Up event in Brooklyn, NY.
Fun STEM activity for outdoor play and makes a great science lesson! (Includes a printable rocket template).
A healthy vegetable side dish that combines your favorite flavors for a delicious experience!
Learning how to make clay is so easy! This homemade clay recipe uses simple ingredients you probably have in your kitchen already, and it's so nice to work with! How to Make Clay - Only 3 Ingredients! Air dry clay is so easy and so inexpensive to make! Why spend tons of money on store bought clay, when learning how to make clay at home is so much cheaper and so much fun?! We tested a few different clay recipes and this one was the BEST! And you only need 3 ingredients - water, cornstarch, and baking soda! You don't
Figuring out the first art project of the year with my kids is always a daunting task for me. This is why I was so excited when I found this pin of suncatchers on Pinterest (links back to the blog Make, Do, Play). I really wanted to do something that my students would have fun with and could easily be started late if new students joined my class throughout the week (I see mine for an entire week.. then rotate to the next class). My students absolutely LOVE origami and even though I'm not particularly skilled at it, the folds in this project were very simple.. so it was a easy choice! I started this project by reviewing both linear and radial symmetry with my students. We talked about the difference between the two.. then sorted a number of images based on their type of symmetry. Once I was sure my students had it down, I moved on to demonstrating two folds that they could use for the project. I folded two different examples on my document camera, while my 5th graders followed along on scrap paper. After showing them the two folds, they decided which one of the two radial suncatcher designs they wanted to create... then picked out their colors. I originally intended for this to be a color wheel lesson.. but you need to have 8 different colored papers for these designs and not 6 like a standard color wheel has. So instead they had free reign on their color choices (either way they were getting some color mixing lesson). **The paper we used was a semi-transparent colored origami paper . It think these really turned out beautifully and they were very simple to make! On Friday I hung them up in the cafeteria windows.. they look stunning in the morning light! :)
Want to learn how to make 3D paper stars the easy way? As in no templates, no weird cuttings, and no hassle with gluing or taping? Then yes, you’ve just landed in exactly the right place. You’ll need paper squares #1) Start with a piece of square paper You have to start with a piece ... Read more
I love making snowflakes just for the joy of doing it. I love folding up some paper, randomly cutting and then opening it up to see my results. I don’t think one is ever too old for it, or …
Learn how to make these pretty paper pumpkins for your fall decor. This paper craft includes a full tutorial with free SVG cut files.
If you're into all things sparkly, Christmas is just the time to go all out. So why not glam it up this holiday season with a diy cone tree bedazzled with crystal ice fillers.
Here's an absolutely stunning faux stained glass project my junior high students recently finished. These are made from black construction paper and tissue paper. They took about a month or so to finish, due to the intricate nature of all the steps. To start off, I showed students a slideshow about the stained glass in Western Europe during the Middle Ages. I showed them a video of how stained glass is made (the technique hasn't really changed in hundreds of years!). So then students started planning their own design. It could be any subject matter. I demonstrated how to make one using thick black construction paper. The key thing is you don't want the lead lines too this. I told them a minimum of 1 cm thickness, but many made them thinner! This resulted in lots of torn bits that they had to tape together on the back. So here are the basic supplies- mini cutting boards, x-acto knives and parchment paper. Make sure you use good quality and nice pure black construction paper. Tru-ray is the best brand in my experience. Anything less than that doesn't not cut cleanly and is too flimsy. To make it symmetrical, some student folded their paper in half vertically. They drew their design in white pencil crayon. Shading in what needs to be cut out really helps. Include a border as well, to hold the whole thing together. A finished cut piece. Then cut a sheet of parchment paper slightly larger and trace the black paper outline onto it and cut that out. This will be what you glue the tissue paper too. There are two ways to attach the coloured tissue paper. I call the first way kaleidoscope. Using watered-down glue, just collage various ripped colours of tissue onto the parchment paper And voila. Let the tissue paper dry and then glue the black paper on top carefully using white glue. The second method is if students want a specific colour for each section. You basically cut tissue slightly larger than each space and glue stick it on the back. This technique takes a bit longer. Here's some more progress photos: back view I hung these in a long hallway with lots of windows and they looked stunning with the light shining through!
Discover the beauty of parabolic curves where maths and art intersect. Learn how to create stunning geometric designs using simple mathematical principles. Perfect for students, artists, and anyone fascinated by the blend of creativity and mathematics.
Paper Bag Dramatics: A fun activity for Team Building and Developing Community. Here's an idea that can be used just about anywhere at any time. It encourages groups to solve problems, think creatively, and work as a team.
Our printable paper lantern template makes it easy to create lanterns for Chinese New Year, Winter Solstice or just for fun!
Oh how I wish I was someplace where hibiscus flowers are in bloom! On the other hand, I suppose making it through a brutal winter help...
Rustic Winter Home Essentials. by marilynjeansims ꨄ︎ tree & decorations | stockings | wreath ꨄ︎ ꨄ︎ reindeer plush | snow globe | blanket ꨄ︎ ꨄ︎ hot chocolate | logs | paper trees ꨄ︎ ꨄ︎ candle hou…
These 20 DIY tutorials of How to Make Paper Flowers have easy step-by-step directions so you can make the most stunning and unique paper flowers at home!
Your mornings just got better. It’s the easiest pizza for breakfast! Loaded with crisp bacon bits, eggs and mozzarella cheese. It’s breakfast at its best!
Making a homemade envelope is easy and can be made to suit any sized card. It's very handy for oddly sized cards. For a clean crisp envelope, use white printing paper or white butcher paper. Envelopes can also be made from recycled materials such as newspaper, grocery bags, news print, magazine pages and junk mail.
Tons of ideas here for art, crafts and activities using toilet paper rolls, paper towel rolls, poster tubes, wrapping paper tubes and more!
I know what you are thinking, that is a pretty big name for a pork tenderloin recipe. But this recipe really did result in the best pork tenderloin I have ever had in my life! (And I have eaten por…
