With a little paper and a pair of scissors you can make these beautiful DIY paper craft ideas! Get inspired as you see all the amazing things you can make with paper with these easy paper craft ideas!
There are so many crafts you can make with paper—from kid crafts, to beautiful centerpieces and wall art for your home, to party decor for birthdays, bridal showers, and even weddings.
Paper is one of the most diverse crafting materials and there is so much that you can do with it! I even wrote a book about creating entire theme parties out of paper!
Paper = amazing.
I’ve made some pretty fabulous things using my Cricut machine and a little paper and I wanted to see what other crafty minds were doing with their cardstock and creativity.
These paper craft ideas range from easy to more complex, but with the step by step instructions from each blogger, I know you can make these amazing paper craft ideas as well!
What Can You Make with Craft Paper?
Um, just about anything! Paper is so versatile and it’s amazing what some of these bloggers have created with a little bit of paper and creativity!
My favorite cardstock for paper crafting is Bazzill Cardstock, but other cardstock papers work just as well. For some of these crafts, a Cricut machine is used, but good old scissors will do the trick for most as well! Need help with your Cricut? Get started with my Cricut Basics eBook!
Click through to original sources to see how you can make each of these fun paper craft ideas!
Paper Craft Ideas
GIANT PAPER FLOWERS
These giant paper flowers are one of my all-time favorite paper crafts! You can make them with a Cricut machine or by hand using my free template. These are perfect for a statement background for parties or home decor.
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OMBRE LEAF WREATH
This ombre fall wreath is an easy project for beginner Cricut users to get their feet wet with their machine. No Cricut? No problem! Damask Love shows you how to make this paper craft step-by-step with or without a cutting machine!
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HOT AIR BALOON
This colorful paper hot air balloon from I Heart Crafty Things is an easy kid’s craft that is perfect for those long summer days. Make it as a card or party decor for a pop of color!
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3D PAPER STARS
My 3D paper stars using the Cricut Scoring Wheel are an easy craft idea that you can use for multiple occasions—Christmas, Fourth of July, birthdays, and more! Just customize your paper color to the occasion and get crafting!
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LEAFY GARLAND
Oh Oh Deco’s leafy garland is a quick paper craft that can be done in 30 minutes or less. With a few simple craft supplies you can whip this up to use as a photo backdrop or party decor. Perfect for luaus or jungle-themed parties!
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FRUIT SLICE BOOKMARKS
Frugal Mom Eh’s fruity bookmarks add a little fun to summer reading! Make this paper craft on a summer afternoon then curl up with a good book out in the sun! Lemonade in hand!
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3D PICTURE FRAME
Make a three dimensional picture frame using a single piece of paper and a few cuts and rolls. This super simple craft from Kitchen Table Classroom is so cute!
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PAPER LANTERNS
My patriotic paper lanterns can be made in any color to add a little DIY to your backyard barbecue or picnic! Use them to light up your backyard or create a festive summer centerpiece.
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CHRISTMAS TREAT BOXES
Gift yummy treats to friends and family with these Christmas light boxes from Create Craft Love. This also makes for a cute Christmas garland to line the mantle or banister.
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PAPER BALL GARLAND
This paper ball garland from Easy Peasy and Fun is a perfect addition to a birthday party or Christmas decor, or just for a fun afternoon craft! All you need is a little paper, scissors, and glue to make this cute paper craft!
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PAPER WREATH
You can use up your scrap paper by making a patterned paper wreath. This fun paper wreath from The Kingston Home can easily be customized for any season!
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PAPER BUTTERFLY
These butterfly templates from The Best Ideas for Kids are perfect for a simple craft or wall decor for a kid’s room or butterfly party! There’s three templates to choose from so you can pick your favorite.
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PAPER SUCCULENTS
I love succulents because they are so easy and low-maintenance compared to typical house plants. These paper succulents are even easier to care for and they look very close to the real deal! Get the complete tutorial on how to make these on my blog.
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PAPER HEART TREE
Add a little DIY decor to your home with these paper heart trees. I Heart Crafty Things made these with her kids for Valentine’s Day, but they would also be adorable for Christmas, summer, and even fall! These turn out so pretty and she even has a step-by-step video showing you how to make them come to life.
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PAPER ICE CREAM BANNER
Summer is almost in full swing, which means plenty of ice cream cones! This paper ice cream banner from Crafting Cheerfully is so fun for ice cream socials, birthday parties, or just for a fun afternoon craft! Just add sprinkles!
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PAPER GEODE GARLAND
Mix and match colors as you make this DIY paper geode garland from Lia Griffith. Using a sharp knife and a hot glue gun you can make your own paper geode garland using your favorite paper colors.
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GIANT PAPER SNOWFLAKES
Paper snowflakes have to be one of the original paper crafts! These 3D giant paper snowflakes take your favorite Christmas craft to the next level. Cut them by hand or use a cutting machine to make these even quicker for your holiday decor.
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PAPER BOX STRAWBERRY
Give a sweet present with this DIY strawberry paper box from Red Ted Art. These look super easy to make and are absolutely adorable to give to a friend!
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HEART FLOWERS
Happiness is Homemade put a spin on all the paper flower crafting with her paper heart flowers. These would make such a cute DIY gift idea or you could use them as a centerpiece for your kitchen table.
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PAPER FORTUNE COOKIES
Turn everyone’s favorite takeout dessert into a paper craft with this idea from Happy Hooligans. Her paper fortune cookies would be a unique way to pass out Valentine’s cards, announce a pregnancy, or send a special note.
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3D PAPER PUMPKINS
This paper craft idea is so easy if you use your Cricut or other cutting machine. I love that you can make these festive pumpkins in non-traditional fall colors. Bring on the pumpkins!
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PAPER SHIRT CARD
Made dad this adorable paper shirt card for Father’s Day! It’s an easy craft for kids and a cute gift he’ll love!
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CAKE TOPPER PAPER CHAIN
Making a paper chain is another old school paper craft to countdown a special occasion or event. Check out the tiniest (and cutest) mini paper chain that Oh Happy Day made as a cake topper!
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GEOMETRIC PAPER BOWLS
I love these geometric paper bowls from The Craft Patch. These would make such a pretty addition to any craft room to hold all those small supplies. Talk about fantastic and functional!
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PAPER PINWHEELS
Delicate cutouts elevate simple paper pinwheels. These patriotic pinwheels can be made in your choice of colors for a fancy and whimsy pop of decor.
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HANGING WISTERIA
Add a unique backdrop to a bridal or baby shower with this paper wisteria. Grab the template from Catching ColorFlies to make this beautiful paper craft!
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RAINBOW FAN GARLAND
This colorful rainbow garland from Ice Cream Off Paper Plates is so simple! All you need to make this fun DIY is some paper and scissors.
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PAPER TEACUP
This little teacup makes a pretty bridal party favor gift and is super simple. Make Life Lovely shows how she made this paper party favor in under 10 minutes.
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FLOWER PAPER PINWHEELS
My flower paper pinwheels are a spin on the traditional paper pinwheels. They make beautiful party and wedding decor. You could also use these in a big kid’s room or nursery to add a whimsical touch!
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PAPER SPIDERWEBS
See how One Little Project made this adorable spiderwebs (and spider) for a simple and spooky-cute Halloween decoration!
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Enjoy making these fun paper crafts! Which paper craft is your favorite?
Comments & Reviews
Jodi says
Thanks so much for including me in this super fun round up! I’ll be sure to share!
Nykee McGarvey says
Thank you for some amazing beautiful ideas!! I love your page! It brings so much fun and joy to my children and I! We love to craft! The kiddos get so excited seeing the reaction from people that receive their crafts. Once again thank you for the beautiful ideas and memories that last forever!! Family time is Happy time! Sharing some amazing ideas!
Have a wonderful blessed day!
The McGarvey’s
Nykee (mom) and kiddos Hunter,Emily,Jayson
Emily Adams says
Wow! These are some of the beautiful and interesting craft ideas for kids. It is difficult to identify the best one as all are ideas are superb. I am sure that kids would enjoy making these a lot. Check out some good accessories which can be used by kids for decoration here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08W39L2Y9?ref=myi_title_dp
Samantha says
Thank you for this great list of paper craft ideas! :)
I personally discovered 3D papercrafting during the pandemic and it became my new craft hobby I recommend Ecogami website as they offer free models for beginners.
https://www.ecogamishop.com/
Gabi says
Thanks so much for these ideas! Recently I’ve been redecorating, and your blog is choc-a-bloc full of fantastic ideas for a craftaholic like myself.
Thanks!
x
Paint sprayer says
WOW, You did an amazing job. Now, my kids know what to in their leisure time, it fun loving and creative activity just like painting . Can you please more in this regard, How do I make paper roses?
Cori says
I’m so happy you found some fun ideas to try with the kiddos! Here are a couple of posts that will help you learn how to make paper flowers! https://heyletsmakestuff.com/giant-paper-flowers/ and https://heyletsmakestuff.com/our-wedding-paper-flowers-tutorial/
Arissa says
Would like to see more child friendly crafts
Cori says
Hi Arissa,
Thank you for your feedback :)