Welcome to our Kids Crafts page, where imagination and creativity come to life! We believe that crafting is a wonderful way for children to express themselves and explore their artistic abilities. On this page, you will find a treasure trove of exciting and engaging craft ideas for kids of all ages. From simple paper crafts to more intricate projects using recycled materials, our collection offers endless possibilities for fun and educational experiences.
A paper wall art is a great way to decorate you wall. If you don’t have a special picture to go in your picture frame, you can weave strips of coloured paper, put in a frame and create a beautiful DIY wall art
Materials needed
Paper trimmer
Coloured card stock paper
Scissors
Glue
Picture frame
DIY Paper Wall Art
Using the paper trimmer, cut 1cm strips of the card stock paper. Cut strips of at least 2 different colors
Vertically arrange the paper strips in a continuous order until it is relatively the size of an A4 paper.
Take a yellow strip. Start in the middle by laying it horizontally against the vertical strips. Insert over and under the strips.
Take the insert of the picture frame and lay it on the complete paper weave to gauge how much trim is required.
Glue together all the strips on the edge of the weave and let it dry.
Place in the frame and let it take pride of place on your wall.
If you have any extra strips left or looking for another project to use woven paper strips on, check the weave method of wrapping gifts with brown paper
Why not take your paper mache crafting to the next level by making this paper mache flower vase.
This flower vase craft is a very practical idea for home decor. It can be used as a flower vase to hold artificial flowers.
It can also simply be an art piece that would look great on a shelf or mantlepiece.
This paper mache flower vase is made using cardboard cut out from a printable template, glued together and decorated.
Materials needed
Corrugated cardboard
Masking tape
Newspaper
Diluted PVA glue
Different colour paints
White paint
Clear glue
How to Make Paper Mache Flower Vase
Download the pdf template of the vase, scale it up to the desired size and print out two copies.
Glue the printed templates unto a cardboards and cut out in the shape of vase.
Cut out a strip of cardboard 7cm in length and width long enough to go round from the top left side of the cut out template to the top right. (Ensure the corrugation of the cardboard run vertically down the width of the strip. This makes it easy to bend the cardboard)
Using masking tape, glue the strip around the template to hold it in place
Tear some newspaper strips and paste them all over the pieces of the vase. Cover in four layers and let it dry completely.
Glue the back of the vase to the wall.
Add one more layer of paper mache, let it dry completely
Sandpaper the vase lightly and cover in two coats of paint. Let the flower vase dry completely.
Cut out of the brown paper, circles that are 7.5cm in diameter. If you don’t have brown paper, you may print out brown coloured circles on a white paper and cut them out.
Print the templates for the yellow sunflower petal and green leaves. Cut out the leaves using a pair of scissors.
Colour the dowelling rods or wooden skewers with the green acrylic paint and let them dry
Glue the green leaves quite sparsely on the dowelling rod
Take a brown paper circle and start glueing the end of the petals to the back. Ensure the petals overlap each other slightly.
When the petals have completely covered the brown circle paper, take the leaf adorned dowelling rod and hot glue the sunflower head at the back.
Crafting Tips
Keep the crafting theme going by pairing with a paper mache vase
Cut little bits of crepe paper and glue them on the brown card for an even authentic look
Paper Alphabet Blocks are great learning tools for kids. They are great at helping kids learn to spell and play other word games.
You will need the following
Printable alphabet box template (Get the full A-Z template free)
A4 or Letter size cardstock
Glue
Scissors
How to make your own Paper Alphabet Blocks
Print the template if you want the exact design in the images. You can also print a plain one to customise your own. Receive the templates when you sign up with your email below.
2. Cut out the templates along the lines.
3. Fold the cut out templates along the lines
4. Glue together all the sides.
5. Let the glued sides dry or stick
Suggestions
You may build your own cube using the blank template and the customising your box.
You write numbers, letters or draw shapes
You could also use a felt pen to make dots on the cubes and turn it into paper dice
You may cover in wrapping paper, attach a string and use as an accessory on a Christmas tree
It can also serve as a box with a lid. Don’t glue the top of the box shut and you can keep game cards and other learning aids
You can also get the kids involved by building paper boxes using the plain template and encourage them to design their own individual box. Decoration ideas could involve colouring, drawing, or sticking shapes on the boxes.
Check out a similar paper craft project on how to make a paper dice the easy way without using a printable template.
Print the photo frame template trace the template on the cardboard and cut out the frame. (Be sure to scale up or down). Cut out the square in the middle and keep it as it will be used to hold your picture.
Score the lines using a craft knife. Ensure you don’t cut through as you just want it be foldable.
Fold each flab towards the square in the middle. Using masking tape, tape the entire frame together.
If you want to hang the frame, stick a piece of rope or wire to the back of the frame.
Cover the the entire frame in two layers of paper mache (newspaper strips and flour paste) and let it dry.
Apple to coats of white emulsion paint and let it dry.
Using acrylic paint colour of your choice, paint the insides of the frame
Using a scissors to cut a zig zag pattern, stick on the sides of the inner square
Also cut out strips of gold foam sheet and glue horizontally to the left and right sides of the frame
Repeat the above step vertically to the top and bottom sides of the frame.
Take the cut out cardboard, glue your image to it and stick it to to the back of the frame with your image showing on the front
Get into your paper mache art by making your very own paper mache bowl using a balloon.
Paper mache as a building material is cheap, quick to make and easily accessible.
Its versatility inspires many paper mache diy ideas like cups, plates, animal figurines and more.
It is also a great beginner project for kids and adults who want to get into paper mache crafts.
Materials
Balloon
Newspaper
Flour paste
Stiff cardboard or round plastic container
Paper mache pulp (optional)
Glue gun
Acrylic paint (white)
PVA Glue
You will also need the following equipment
Container for flour paste
Scissors
paint brush
Potato stamp
How to make your own paper mache bowl
Fully blow up the balloon. This will serve as the mould for the bowl.
Tear the newspapers into 2.5cm strips and using the flour paste, glue the newspaper strips on the balloon leaving some space around the knot area. Leave to dry and repeat four more times.
Burst the balloon when completely dry and remove. Using your scissors trim the paper mache bowl to the preferable height
Using glue gun, glue the base of the balloon to the base of your plastic container. Then cover the base with newspaper strips using pva glue.
Add 2 coats of white acrylic paint both inside and outside the bowl. Let it dry.
Using a potato stamp or any stamp, decorate the bowl as you wish and paint the base with a different colour
Glue painted balls of paper mache pulp around the rim of the bowl. This is optional of course.
The humble brown paper or brown Kraft paper and some craftiness is all you need.
Below are some brown paper gift wrapping ideas that will transform your gifts into ones that will impress your family and friends.
1.Basket Weave
One impressive method gift wrapping with brown paper is to simply place a basket weave pattern on your gift. Very easy once you have your materials ready.
Tools needed
A4 Paper Card (two different colours)
Scissors or Paper Trimmer
Glue
Instructions
Cut strips of paper at a width of 1cm each.
Glue two strips together at the tip to form a longer strip
Repeat the process until you have 4 long strips for each colour
Lay one colour vertically and weave with the contrasting colour.
Move each strip closer together and glue on your already wrapped present. Make sure the weave pattern is entered on the present.
Glue all the strips together, tip to tip.
2. Paper Fan
One of many gift wrapping ideas or easy tips is to simply place a centred paper fan on your gift. Gives your gift or present a very elegant look.
Tools needed
A4 Paper Card
Scissors or Paper Trimmer
Glue
Craft hole punch
Instructions
For the Paper fan
You will need a square cut paper of any size. Preferably, paper that is not thick or brown paper
Mark 1cm intervals and draw out lines
Fold on the 1cm marks, inwards and outwards.
Fold in half and glue the insides together.
Glue it on the present making sure it is centred.
For border strips
Cut 4 strips of A4 paper at a width of 1.5cm each.
Glue two strips together at the tip to form a longer strip
If you have a hole punch, punch designs on the strip.
Wrap around the vertical and horizontal edges of the gift (assuming it is a square or rectangular shaped present
Glue all the strips together, tip to tip.
3. Garlands
This is one of many brown paper wrapping ideas that is a classic and is sure to wow. Some contrasting coloured tissue papers and the rest of the tools is found around your home.
Tools and Materials needed
Tissue papper
Scissors
Sticky tape
Print out of the garland design (actual size)
Instruction
Print out the design of the garland. It should be the same as the length of the cut tissue paper
Measure out how long and wide you want the garland on the gift. (on the top or wrap around)
Cut your tissue paper into the width and length. (In gift pictured, it was 10cm by 55cm)
Repeat for a different coloured tissue paper
Fold the tissue paper to used for the garland into half, quarter, one-eight and so on until it is relatively the size of the printed garland.
Lightly glue the printed design on the folded tissue paper and cut out the design.
Glue the plain cut tissue paper on the gift, then open up the cut strip and glue directly on the tissue paper creating a contrasting garland effect.
4. Butterfly Effect
Tools and Materials needed
Tissue paper or recyclable wrapping paper
Scissors
Glue
Instruction
Simply cut out small rectangular strips
Twist to make a butterfly and glue all over the gift
You can make it as sparse or as dense you like
5. Fruit and Foliage Effect
You can go for the natural look. Use dried fruit slices, dried leafs, dried orange peel or slices.
Tools
Glue gun
6. Painted Parcels
As brown paper wrapping ideas go, this one is messy and fun. Find a paint brush or preferably roller and get creative.
Tools & Materials
Acrylic paint
Paint roller or brush
7. Paper Crafting
This is paper craft central. A simple parallel cut is the centre-piece. You can then add your own ideas for extra decoration.
Tools & Materials
Piece of red paper 11cm by 15cm
Piece of green paper 10cm by 14cm
Hole punches of any shapes
Glue gun
Pencil
Ruler
Instructions
Fold the red paper in half
Draw a line from corner to corner
Cut neatly on the drawn line
Make parallel angular cuts from the folded to edge 1/2cm away from the raw edges.
Unfolded the paper.
Take the green paper and repeat steps 1-3
Take the green triangle and glue at the centre of the box
Glue the red triangle on the green.
Punch out shapes of various sizes and glue all over your gift
We hope you are inspired to try out some of these brown paper wrapping ideas when next you are giving a present.
So instead of the usual fancy wrapping paper, you now know how to impress by gift wrapping with brown paper.
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