Category Paper Crafts

[ad_1] This Cricut machine comparison will help you figure out which Cricut is best for your specific needs. Choose between the Joy vs. Explore Air 2 vs. Maker and then check out my other review, is Cricut Access Worth it? This post contains affiliate links. Cricut has three current machines for sale, and each one has unique advantages. This post is designed to help you choose the right one for you, because the answer will not be the same for everyone. I am privileged to own all three machines: the Maker, Joy and Explore Air 2. I am also a…

[ad_1] Make this fun weather craft for kids with a free printable template – PDF and SVG included! This fun paper craft for kids is a great educational tool and DIY paper toy template. This post contains affiliate links. I love making paper puppet templates for kids, and realized that when it comes to making stick puppets, they don’t actually have to feature specific characters! You can use stick puppets as educational tools, to promote conversation and storytelling as I did with these alphabet animal puppets. This weather craft for kids can be assembled the following ways: Print the black…

[ad_1] For a while I wanted to turn the illustrations I created for my alphabet animal puppets into a fun alphabet card game – that can be used for Memory Matching, Go Fish, or Old Maid! And it’s finally here! This post contains affiliate links. Animals are such a fantastic way to teach kids a little more about the sounds that letters make and these animal alphabet drawings are fun, quirky, and include only real animals. Each one actually begins with that letter! I’ve turned it into a fun alphabet card game for you. Table of contents: Here’s the full…

[ad_1] Make a simple origami apple craft using two simple shapes combined – the perfect Origami for beginners! If you want more back to school paper crafts, check out this origami school bus. This post contains affiliate links. I originally created this origami apple as a fun craft for Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, or the start of the High Holidays.But I decided that it makes a fantastic back to school paper craft too! This project is different from most origami apple tutorials in that it combines two basic techniques to form a graphic apple, rather than a more…

[ad_1] A Koala hug bookmark makes a fantastic Koala craft with a free printable template and cut file! If you’re looking for more alphabet crafts you can try my alphabet puppets here! This post contains affiliate links. Koalas are partially responsible for Australia’s good rap and they are just the cutest animals! Even cuter? A koala that ensures that the next time you pick up a favorite book, you don’t need to reread half of it to see where you’re up to. Table of contents: The arms on this adorable Koala paper craft hug the page to clip onto your…

[ad_1] Whether you’re a fan of adorable marsupials or trying for a letter Q craft, this quokka hug bookmark is so cute! You can also check out his friend this koala craft, if you want a fun follow up project. This post contains affiliate links. Marsupials almost make me want to move down under, and the quokka is no exception! I actually first heard about it when researching different animals for my alphabet animal puppets, but since then I’ve come across it numerous times. About the size of a cat, these smiling, friendly creatures are mostly nocturnal. They have a…

[ad_1] Print and craft some fall paper dolls to teach kids about weather-appropriate clothing. You can find my free paper doll coloring pages here or scroll down for this one. This post contains affiliate links. This past year, I published winter dress up dolls, then a summer version, Spring paper doll templates, and now I’m thrilled to share with you the fall version! This set is just like the others: you can choose a boy, a girl, or both, and then color and craft seasonally-appropriate clothing. They are compatible with each other – you can use them together as a…

[ad_1] Download this free pumpkin template as a PDF or SVG to make gorgeous Halloween and Fall decor using felt, faux leather with metallic touches, or card stock. Then check out my peeking monster SVG for something a little creepier! This post contains affiliate links. Materials were provided by Cricut free of charge so I can share with you. A year ago, I sketched out this potential template in my “idea book”, having in mind to do it with paper. Then I became a fresh Cricut owner and the possibilities opened up… I created three versions of this just to…

[ad_1] Some ornaments are made to be keepsakes (like these gorgeous wire wrapped ornaments) and some are fantastic boredom busters to entertain the kids. These paper ornaments for kids are fun to color, craft, gift, and then recycle when the holiday is over! This post contains affiliate links. As Christmas get closer, parents get busier and kids get crankier as they eagerly anticipate the fun times… So that’s why projects need to be more hands-off. When looking for “busy time crafts” I love those that have a good proportion of independent activity vs. parent involvement. Depending on the age of…

[ad_1] Make an adorable panda paper craft – a sweet puppet – using the free printable template! Find more paper crafts for kids here. This post contains affiliate links. Make a fun and playful panda paper craft – perfect for learning the letter P! This was designed as a puppet but you can use it as a bookmark too. Or, leave off the stick and just have fun with it. Use colored card stock for a good quality, durable puppet or stick with construction paper to keep it budget friendly and simple. Download your panda paper craft templates: To download:…

[ad_1] These paper doll coloring pages are fun to design and craft on your own! They make a fun craft for teens and for kids. This post contains affiliate links. I’m at this brutal stage in life that is so full of blessings that when I say “I’m gonna publish this post on Monday” I’m lucky if I get it out the same month… And so my heart pounds each time a project that was postponed FOREVER finally goes out. These paper dolls are a winner and came out better than I had planned. Skip to the part you want,…