Full Craft Project Index

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!

VERY EASY

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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Cinnamon Clay Recipe Friday Fun (Dec 1, 2023) - Let your imagination run wild as you mold and shape this DIY cinnamon clay into personalized ornaments and package decorations. Utilize cookie cutters to create festive shapes, or let your hands guide you as you form whimsical characters and designs.

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Christmas Rectangular Gift Boxes (Nov 27, 2023) - Create charming Christmas gift boxes with lids using one of the four free patterns in traditional red or green. Follow the easy instructions in the Rectangular Box craft project to assemble the boxes and then decorate the box tops with Christmas Quilling or your favorite crafting supplies. These versatile rectangular boxes are perfect for party favors, sweets, candies, and small gifts.

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Ribbon Edge Christmas Cards (Nov 20, 2023) - Tis the season for ribbons! Take your homemade Christmas cards up a notch by adding a ribbon edge. In this tutorial, you'll learn how to create a decorative cut edge that is enhanced with a ribbon backing. You'll also learn how to make a stamp from an eraser and use it to make plain and checkered backgrounds.

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Thanksgiving Napkin Rings Friday Fun (Nov 17, 2023) - Create festive napkin rings and embrace the spirit of Thanksgiving. This easy and fun craft project is a perfect way to bond with your kids while making something special for the Thanksgiving table. Watch their faces light up with pride when they see their creations on the holiday table. Tip: You can use the same basic idea with simple variations for other holidays throughout the year.

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Floating Wing Glider Paper Airplane (Nov 3, 2023) - Soar through the sky with your own paper airplane glider! This easy-to-fold glider floats through the air like a dream, whether you throw it gently or hard. It's perfect for indoor or outdoor fun, and can even do stunts!

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Triceratops Finger Puppets (Oct 30, 2023) - Bring a triceratops dinosaur to life with these easy finger puppets! Simply cut, fold, and glue the printable patterns to create your own adorable triceratops puppets. With just three fingers, you can bring these prehistoric creatures to life and use them for storytelling, pretend play, and more.

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Dracula's Blood Recipe Friday Fun (Oct 27, 2023) - Looking for a way to add a touch of realism to your Halloween costume? Look no further than this DIY blood recipe! With just a few simple ingredients, you can create your own gruesome blood that will make you look like you've just stepped out of a horror movie.

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