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 Hexa-hexaflexagon Patterns - Download two free printable PDF sheets for a six-faced hexa-hexaflexagon. Choose a blank black-and-white pattern with a coloring guide or print the numbered pattern for easier assembly. Fold and flex the finished model to reveal six different faces.
Printable Tetra-hexaflexagon Patterns - Download free printable color and black-and-white tetra-hexaflexagon patterns from the Hexa-hexaflexagons project. Fold this four-faced flexagon and discover another fascinating variation on the classic geometric toy.
Printable Penta-hexaflexagon Patterns - Download free printable color and black-and-white penta-hexaflexagon patterns from the Hexa-hexaflexagons project. Fold and flex this five-faced variation to explore another fascinating flexagon.
Rubber Stamping Tips and Instructions - Learn how to create clean, crisp rubber stamped images. Whether you're making greeting cards, decorating game pieces fo a Tic-Tac-Toe Travel Game, or embellishing a Hexa-hexaflexagon Pattern, a well-stamped image makes all the difference.
3D Paper Fish - Learn how to make colorful 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.
Miniature Frame Gift Tags - Elevate your gift-giving with unique DIY gift tags made by framing clip-art, small photos, or stamped images. An easy way to add a personal touch to any gift! Just follow our easy instructions.
Homemade Clay Charms and Pendants - Create personalized charms and pendants for necklaces, bracelets, or gift embellishments. Use Homemade Bread Clay or store-bought air-dry clay to make heart, flower, and other fun shapes. Personalize each charm with your own creative touches to make unique gifts or jewelry.
This month’s collection highlights patterns, digital papers, quick printables, and easy crafts for handmade gifts. Explore designs for cards, packaging, decorations, and creative keepsakes.
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 All Occasion Ribbon Edge Cards. Create handmade greeting cards to keep on hand for birthdays, thank-yous, congratulations, and more. These cards feature a ribbon-backed decorative cut edge and simple stamped block backgrounds. Use these card ideas as a springboard to make cards of your own design using the tools and supplies available.
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.
