Take a look around. You'll find crafting fun for children, teens and adults.
Card for Him - See how easy it is to make a card for the man in your life. Whether you are making a birthday card, a graduation card or a card for some other occasion or event, it's easy to personalize the card in this project with colors and designs that he will like. This project is a great way to show your husband, boyfriend or Dad how much you care. With a little creativity, you can make a card that he will cherish for years to come.
This week's Wednesday treat is the Minimalist Circles digital paper collection. These decorative papers coordinate with the Aboriginal Dot Painting papers and are great for making Tube-shaped gift bags or a Card for Him.
Yarn Octopus - Looking for a fun and creative activity to do with friends or family? Look no further than the yarn octopus craft! This easy-to-follow tutorial will show you how to make your own adorable octopus using yarn and cotton balls. Perfect for kids, beginners, and groups—this craft is sure to be a hit!
3D Paper Fish - Learn how to make beautiful, 3D paper fish with this easy tutorial! These fish are perfect for hanging from the ceiling or in a window, and they can also be used as gift package toppers. In this project, you will make two sizes of paper fish, and then weave the tails together in two easy steps. The fish are surprisingly easy to make, and they are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.
Last week's Wednesday treat was a set of digital downloads with animal scale-like designs in beautiful shades of blue, green, and pink! These papers are perfect for any animal craft that requires scales, such as lizards, snakes, or armadillos. Or use them in origami, box making, and other papercrafts. With their vibrant colors and realistic scales, these digital papers are sure to add a touch of whimsy and creativity to any project. Download your set today and get crafting!
Origami Flying Bird - A bow isn't the only way to top off a gift package. All it takes is a square of paper and a few folds to make an origami bird to decorate your present. The flying bird has fewer folds than most origami birds, making it an ideal origami craft project for beginning folders and children.
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Greeting card tutorials are a regular feature on Aunt Annie's Crafts. Each tutorial builds on prior card projects. It's like taking a class on making handmade greeting cards.
This month's featured card tutorial is Window Cards Using Double-Sided Paper. In this tutorial, see how quick and easy it is to make a window card with double-sided paper or cardstock. Just cut, fold and glue and then decorate with stamps and cutouts. Since the two sides of double-sided paper are meant to go together, you'll always get a color coordinated card! Use a variation of this technique to make peephole/aperture cards.
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.
