Welcome to Aunt Annie's Crafts! Explore free digital downloads including patterns, digital papers, and printables (templates and craft extras), plus a large archive of step-by-step projects for kids and adults.
Printable Heart Box Patterns - Download free printable heart-shaped box patterns in three sizes with graduated heart templates. Make boxes with heart-shaped bases and wrap-around sides. The three sizes nest together for storage or stack for display. The two smaller boxes use a single pattern, while the largest uses separate bottom and lid patterns.
Pen 'n Ink Hearts Digital Papers - These free papers feature hearts drawn with pen and ink on red, lavender, and red-violet backgrounds. The digital papers coordinate with the Valentine's Day Pop-Up Cards and can be used to decorate Printable Heart Box Patterns or Easy Gift Bags. They are also great as backgrounds for Appliqué Heart Valentines.
Layered Heart Cutout Printables - These printable sheets include graduated heart templates and ready-to-use layered heart decorations for cards, gift boxes, and other paper crafts. They are designed to fit Printable Heart Box Patterns and coordinate with the Pen 'n Ink Hearts and Transparent Hearts digital paper collections.
Create a Custom Rectangular Box Pattern - Learn to design custom-sized rectangular box patterns for gifts, storage, and paper crafts. Draft matching tops and bottoms, then assemble your finished box using the Rectangular Box instructions.
Four Patch Cards - Use this simple cardmaking idea to create two beautiful greeting cards from a single 6" by 6" sheet of decorative paper. With this versatile technique you can make attractive card designs with ease! This tutorial also includes how to make card blanks and envelopes.
DIY Doorknob Hangers - Craft personalized doorknob hangers to share fun or practical messages with family and friends. Whether it's 'Do Not Disturb,' 'Homework in Progress,' or 'Wake In Time for School,' customize each hanger with your own text and artwork.
Triceratops Finger Puppets - Cut, fold, and glue printable patterns to make a pair of triceratops finger puppets that are perfect for storytelling, pretend play, and more. They go with lion, rabbit and sheep puppets in the Three-Finger Puppets project and the elephant puppets in the Elephant Finger Puppets project.
Browse a hand-picked collection of creative projects, playful activities, and decorative papers. From mobiles and mosaics to gift tags, bookmarks, and paper designs, these ideas are perfect for sharing creative moments with family and friends or enjoying a relaxing afternoon at the craft table.
Looking for crafts to enjoy with kids, family, or groups?
Check out the Friday Fun index for quick and easy projects.
At Aunt Annie’s Crafts, we regularly feature step-by-step greeting card tutorials designed to inspire your creativity and teach new techniques. Each project builds on the last, making it feel like you're taking a fun and informative card-making class!
This month's featured card tutorial is Sponged Paper Cards. Create your own decorative sponged papers to use as colorful backgrounds, embellishments, or key design elements in handmade greeting cards. With sponging, you can mix colors freely to match any card style or occasion.
If you are new to card making, the tutorials in the Card Class are a great place to learn many techniques for making beautiful cards. Then for more ideas and techniques, go on to Card Class 2.
