Browse down this page for descriptions and illustrations of the projects in date order, then select a project and have some crafting fun!
Magazine Holder Friday Fun (Mar 8, 2024) - Give empty cereal boxes a new life with this fun and easy upcycling craft project. This DIY magazine holder is perfect for organizing periodicals and miscellaneous papers around the house. Great craft activity for all ages.
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Cat and Rabbit Fabric Hand Puppets (Mar 4, 2024) - Make adorable cat, rabbit, and even bear hand puppets with this easy sewing project. Perfect for beginners and little crafters, these cute puppets are sure to spark imaginative play. Download free patterns and personalize them with fabric markers and felt!
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Shamrock Flag Banner Friday Fun (Mar 1, 2024) - Show off your St. Patrick’s Day spirit with a shamrock banner. Make this easy paper flag banner using construction paper and the printable shamrock pattern. Hang the banner in a doorway, over the mantel, or in the window—anywhere you want to show your Irish green!
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Shamrock Silhouette Cards (Feb 26, 2024) - Create charming shamrock cards for St. Patrick's Day or anytime you want to share some cheer! This easy tutorial uses DIY sponged paper or green paper for the shamrock or 4-leaf clover cutouts. Perfect for crafters of all ages!
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Square Petal Envelope Friday Fun (Feb 23, 2024) - Craft stunning square petal envelopes with a surprising twist—they're made from just 4 circles! Inspired by Japanese gift wraps, these elegant envelopes require minimal supplies and are perfect for wrapping flat packages, gift cards, or even a flat treat! Discover this unique DIY technique and add a personal touch to your gifts!
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Elephant Finger Puppets (Feb 21, 2024) - Dive into a simple and enjoyable crafting experience—cut, fold, and glue your way to puppetry magic. You animate these whimsical elephants with three fingers. Explore a world of imagination, complementing the lion, rabbit, and sheep puppets in the Three-Finger Puppets series. Join the fun and bring your own puppet show to life!
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Miniature Frame Gift Tags (Feb 19, 2024) - Craft your own unique gift tags by framing clip-art, small photos, or images from wrapping paper and magazines. Unleash your creativity with this easy way to personalize any gift. You'll be amazed how easy it is to elevate your gifts with these striking tags!
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Quick Papier-mâché Pulp Friday Fun (Feb 16, 2024) - Use this craft recipe to quickly make a colorful papier-mâché pulp that can be molded into shapes. This paper pulp doesn't require glue and you can skip painting the finished pieces. This is a great craft material to use for family, group or classroom crafting time.
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Valentine Heart Pop-Up Cards (Feb 12, 2024) - Make a special Valentine's Day card with a delightful pop-up inside. When the card is opened, a heart will spring out! This simple pop-up is easy enough for children to make and offers enough flexibility for the creativity of teen and adult crafters. The heart pop-ups can also be added to any handmade or store-bought card.
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Valentine's Day Candy Jar Friday Fun (Feb 9, 2024) - This sweet upcycled jar is a breeze to make with recycled materials like heart-shaped cutouts from old Valentine’s Day cards or napkins! Perfect for gifting or keeping, it's a fun activity for kids and adults alike. Get creative now!
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Valentine Suncatchers (Feb 5, 2024) - Let love shine through with easy DIY Valentine suncatchers! Craft beautiful paper hearts that brighten any window, add sparkle to a mobile, or tuck into a handmade card. Free instructions, patterns, and tips make this a fun activity for all ages. Get creative and spread the love!
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Paper Heart Chains Friday Fun (Feb 2, 2024) - Skip the fancy decorations! Make festive paper heart chains for Valentine's Day with our easy step-by-step guide and free downloadable patterned papers. Perfect for classrooms, homes, or spreading love anywhere!
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Envelopes with Square Flaps (Jan 31, 2024) - Need an envelope for your handmade Valentine? Choose from plain and colored patterns for three sizes of easy-to-make envelopes with square flaps. The pink, blue and purple envelope patterns feature energetic hearts. Or add your creative flare to envelopes made with the plain envelope patterns!
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Woven Heart Valentines (Jan 29, 2024) - Surprise your sweetheart with a unique woven heart card this Valentine's Day! Weave colorful paper strips or use free woven-look digital papers to make a retro card. Get creative with colors and designs!
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Valentine Crown Friday Fun (Jan 26, 2024) - Crown Your Little Valentine! Make this fun paper plate crown for your special kid or get crafty with a group of kids. It's easy and fun, all you need are a few simple supplies and imagination! This crown will make any kid feel like royalty, perfect for Valentine's Day. Bonus—change the colors and decorations to transform it for birthday crowns or other holiday fun!
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Valentine Basket (Jan 21, 2024) - Give your Valentine something sweet! Make this red and white woven paper heart basket and fill it with candy or some other treat. Easy to make with printable patterns and instructions. Surprise your Valentine, start weaving today!
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Snowflake Window Stencils Friday Fun (Jan 19, 2024) - Forget cookie-cutter snowflakes! Create unique snowflake stencils and embrace the winter magic. Use our washable paint recipe to stencil your one-of-a-kind art. Simple, fun, for all ages! Unwind and create a relaxing afternoon.
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Tri-tetraflexagons (Jan 15, 2024) - Unleash the magic of paper! Learn to fold a tri-tetraflexagon, a captivating geometric puzzle with a hidden surprise. Fun for all ages, free patterns, and easy instructions. Perfect for curious minds, crafty hands, and unique Valentines!
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Easy Paper Snowflakes Friday Fun (Jan 12, 2024) - Learn an easy way to make snowflakes from tissue paper. With this technique you can make a whole flurry of snowflakes in a few minutes! Using tissue paper makes cutting through many layers easier, but you can use any lightweight paper you like.
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Picaria Game Board (Jan 8, 2024) - Get crafty and playful with Picaria, a strategic game of 3-in-a-row from the Keres People of New Mexico! Craft a durable felt board, piece together a colorful paper version, or print and play instantly. This unique game of 3-in-a-row battles offers more than just Xs and Os—it's a strategic game of wits.
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Simple Mitt Hand Puppets Friday Fun (Jan 4, 2024) - Unfold a world of stories! Transform our simple mitt pattern into your own magical paper puppet. Add features and cutouts to make adorable animals, fantastical monsters, and anything you can imagine. Start with our funny pals and friendly animal patterns, then design your own puppet!
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Four Patch Cards (Jan 1, 2024) - Unlock the secrets of the 4-patch card making technique! Transform a single 6" square into 2 stunning greeting cards. Master this versatile method and unlock endless design possibilities! This tutorial teaches you everything needed to start making personlized cards. Say it your way, say it beautifully!
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Jar of Winter Magic, DIY Snow Globe Friday Fun (Dec 29, 2023) - Whether you have snow where you live or not, you can have wintertime fun by making a wintry snow scene in a jar. All it takes is a few plastic toys, rocks, glue, glitter and water to turn a small jar into a winter wonderland where a gentle shake makes it snow.
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Cardstock Animal Bookmarks (Dec 25, 2023) - Make animal-shaped bookmarks from cardstock. Just print, color, cut and bend to make these cute bookmarks for yourself or to give as gifts. This is a good project for kids to practice coloring and cutting. It is also a quick craft for adults to make as gifts for the kids and grandkids!
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Milk and Cookie Placemats Friday Fun (Dec 22, 2023) - Get crafty and spread joy with DIY milk and cookie placemats! A simple craft for kids. Start with cutouts from old greeting cards, magazines, and calendars and turn them into magical designs for snack time. Personalize with names or themes for year-round fun!
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Christmas Quilling (Dec 18, 2023) - Add some holiday magic to your crafts! This beginner-friendly Christmas quilling guide will help you craft festive embellishments for your papercrafts in no time. You can transform your handcrafted boxes, tags, and cards with delicate quilling or turn a simple craft item into an elegant gift. This project includes Christmas quilling designs and examples to spark your creativity!
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Paper Angel Chains Friday Fun (Dec 15, 2023) - Family fun takes flight! Make enchanting paper angels together. This quick and easy holiday craft is perfect for all ages, filling your home with handmade joy and festive cheer. Add your own sparkle and creativity for a truly magical Christmas!
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Christmas Tree-Shaped Gift Boxes (Dec 11, 2023) - Spread holiday cheer with these adorable handmade boxes! Perfect for small gifts, these festive boxes are easy to make and come in two sizes. Unleash your creativity by decorating them with your favorite colors and embellishments. This project even includes instructions for creating your own unique novelty-shaped boxes!
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Chocolate Spoons Friday Fun (Dec 8, 2023) - Create easy and delectable chocolate spoons in minutes! These fancy spoons are the perfect last-minute gift or a sweet surprise for anyone. Indulge in a rich mocha or hot chocolate instantly! Make someone's day with a sweet surprise!
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Stained Glass Christmas Decorations (Dec 4, 2023) - This enchanting craft transforms ordinary paper into mesmerizing stained glass-like medallions. As a family activity, let the kids color to their heart's content while adults guide the assembly process. These vibrant circular hangings will radiate festive cheer for years to come!
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