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Paper Cutting Crafts

Basic cutting techniques

Paper Cutting Crafts

Basic cutting techniques
 
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Paper Cutting Techniques and Crafts

These craft projects feature paper cutting techniques that can be used to add colorful designs to paper crafts, scrapbooks, fabrics and household objects. Apply what you learn in these craft projects to decorate greeting cards, in gift wrapping, and in home decorating.

Crafts marked with Friday Fun are great for family, classroom, or group craft time.

Tip: Read a brief note about paper-cutting traditions around the world.

The projects range in difficulty from VERY EASY to AVERAGE.

Browse down this page for descriptions and illustrations of the projects, then select a project and have some crafting fun! Or jump to the category index for a listing of all crafts.

Simple Paper Cutting

Simple Paper Cuts craft project
Description ↓

In this project, Aunt Annie introduces you to the art of paper-cutting through the techniques of cut-apart and layered paper. These techniques can be used to decorate greeting cards, stationery, boxes, gift wraps, or any paper craft project.

EASY

Cut Paper Heart Valentine Ideas

Cut Paper Heart Valentines
Description ↓

This project features the art of paper-cutting to create Valentine's Day cards. You can easily make unique and striking Valentines using the included heart templates and colored and/or decorative papers.

EASY

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Symmetry in Snowflakes

Paper snowflake.
Description ↓

Learn how to cut paper snowflakes. This project includes patterns for several different snowflakes, including Aunt Annie's favorites. You will also learn about the symmetry found in every snowflake.

EASY

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Easy Paper Snowflakes

Paper snowflakes
Friday Fun Description ↓

Learn an easy way to cut snowflakes from tissue paper. With this technique you can make a whole flurry of snowflakes in a hurry! Using tissue paper makes cutting through many layers easier, but you can use any lightweight paper you like.

EASY

Paper Doll Chains

Paper doll chain
Friday Fun Description ↓

Create a chain of paper dolls by cutting multi-folded paper strips. Learn this basic paper cutting technique with paper dolls, then let your imagination run wild! Cut paper chains with themes for every season and every special event. They make great decorations for parties, classrooms and your home.

VERY EASY

Paper Flowers

Paper flowers
Friday Fun Description ↓

See how easy it is to make paper flowers by cutting squares of paper. It requires no patterns and uses simple materials. This is a skill well worth learning!

EASY

Paper Heart Chains

Paper Heart Chains
Friday Fun Description ↓

Create chains of paper hearts by cutting accordion-folded paper strips. You can easily make paper heart chains for Valentine's Day. It's just like cutting Paper Doll Chains—only easier! Use strips of red paper, plain or patterned, to decorate for a party, in the classroom, around the house or for a special dinner with your loved ones.

VERY EASY

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Paper Appliqué Cards

Paper Applique Cards
Description ↓

In this tutorial, you'll learn how to make paper appliqué cards. Basically these are cards made from cut paper arranged on the card to mimic the look of cloth appliqué. There's no end to what can be done with this technique.

EASY

Easy Valentine Cards

Easy Valentine Cards made with cut outs
Friday Fun Description ↓

Need to make lots of Valentines in a hurry but still want to show your creative flair? These easy to make Valentines are based on hearts that are cut freehand. After some simple prep work, this project is as easy as fold, cut and glue. Great for kids!

VERY EASY

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Easy Mother's Day Cards

Easy Mother's Day Cards with cutouts
Friday Fun Description ↓

Mom will love these pretty cards with simple paper cutouts that spell out "M-O-M." Use whatever crafty things you have on hand to add your special creative touch.

VERY EASY

Simple Father's Day Cards

Simple Father's Day Cards
Friday Fun Description ↓

Make these simple cards with paper cutouts that spell out "D-A-D." It takes very few supplies to make these fantastic looking cards. Dad (and Granddad) will love these special kid-made cards.

VERY EASY

Paper Angel Chains

See how to make paper angel chains
Friday Fun Description ↓

Create a chain of paper angels by cutting folded paper strips. It's just like folding and cutting paper doll chains! The angels stand on their own and can be used to add some sparkle anywhere you are doing some holiday decorating!

VERY EASY

Stenciled Flower Pots

Stenciled Flower Pots
Description ↓

Turn a plastic flower pot from ordinary to extraordinary with stenciling. In this project, you will learn how to cut a stencil and then apply acrylic paint through the stencil to a small plastic flower pot. This technique can then be used to decorate just about any plastic container.

AVERAGE

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