Crafts and Decorations for Holidays and Special Celebrations
Hanging decorations make a festive atmosphere. Decorations on gifts and cards you make yourself will make them special. Here you will find ideas and guides for making them.
How to Make a Cardboard Top Hat
Build a wearable top hat from cardboard: measure the head, cut brim and crown, glue, then paint or cover if you want.
How to Fold a Six-Pointed Star from A4 Paper (No Cutting)
Fold one sheet of A4 into a six-pointed star. No scissors or glue.
How to Make a Paper Roman Laurel Crown
Cut paper laurel leaves, build a headband base, and glue the leaves on for a costume or school project. Works for last-minute Roman outfits.
Kusudama Flowers from Book Pages
Fold 5–6 paper units from old book pages, glue them into a ball, and stem with floral wire and tape. About 3 hours for a small bunch.
DIY Hula Skirt from Plastic Bags: Easy Kids' Costume Tutorial
Make a fun, eco-friendly hula skirt from recycled plastic bags for kids' costumes or playtime. Step-by-step guide with materials and safety tips.
How to Make 3D Paper Snowflakes: Easy DIY Twist Decoration
Make 3D paper snowflakes with six folded squares, cuts, and staples or glue. A simple winter craft for decorations.
How to Make an Icosahedron from Paper Circles
Cut 20 identical 2–3 inch circles, fold each to an equilateral triangle, and glue five triangles at each vertex. Cardstock and glue.
DIY Envelope from Circles: Easy Handmade Paper Craft
Make a unique envelope from three paper circles with this step-by-step guide.
How to Make a Chinese Conical Hat from Cardstock
Cut a cardstock semicircle, glue it into a cone, add a brim ring and a chin strap. Glue, knife or scissors. About 1–2 hours plus dry time.
How to Cut a 5-Petal Paper Flower Chain
Fold a square into a reusable 5-petal template, stack 3–4 sheets, and cut a connected chain. Paper, scissors, pencil.
DIY Paper African Hat: Craft Your Own Cultural Headwear
Make a vibrant, culturally inspired paper hat with this step-by-step guide. Ideal for costumes, parties, or exploring African artistry.
Easy Origami Heart: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide for Kids
Fold a paper heart with this simple step-by-step guide. Great for Valentine's Day, cards, or fun.
How to Make a 3D Paper Garland from Circles and Squares
Fold pairs of 2–4 inch paper circles or squares into 3D units, glue them, then string every 3–6 inches. About 1–3 hours.
How to Fold an Origami Kusudama Flower
Fold six 6×6 inch squares into petal units and glue flap into pocket to make one flower. Paper and glue. About 1–2 hours.
Easy Origami Bow for Kids: Simple Step-by-Step Paper Craft
Learn how to make an easy origami bow with this simple, step-by-step guide for kids! A perfect paper craft project for young children and beginners.
How to make a flat cardboard wind-up key for a doll costume
Trace two circles with a bowl, rule a straight shaft, and cut the key from one sheet of corrugated cardboard.
How to make a Valentine ’s Day pop-up heart card
This guide will show you how to make a cute heart pop-up card to give to someone you love.
How to Roll Towels for Storage, Display & Gift Baskets: An Easy DIY Guide
Learn easy techniques to roll bath and hand towels for efficient storage, elegant display, or charming gift baskets. Maximize space and enhance your home decor with these simple DIY methods.
How to Cut a Six-Pointed Paper Star (Star of David) - Easy DIY Guide
Learn to easily fold and cut a six-pointed paper star (Star of David) with this step-by-step DIY guide. Perfect for crafts and Jewish holiday decorations.
How to make an instant paper yarmulke
Not enough yarmulkes? Does someone always end up with a napkin on his head?. This guide will show you how to quickly make a paper yarmulke instead.
How to wrap a gift with 2 pieces of paper
This guide will show a nice way to gift wrap your present with 2 pieces of paper. It even has a pocket to insert a card.
How to Make a Captain America Shield from Cardboard
Cut a 24–30 inch cardboard circle, paint or paper the red-white-blue rings and star, then glue on arm straps. Knife, mat, glue.
How to cut a circle of paper hearts
This guide will show you how easy it is to cut a chain of hearts in a circle
How to make a 7 flower pop-up card.
Enjoy the look of delight when someone you love opens this pop-up card.
How to make a Pirate hook
This guide will show you how to make a simple pirate’s hook to add to your costume. It is made from cardboard and a plastic bottle
How to make a Jester's Hat
This guide will show you how to make a paper jester’s hat that will fit you perfectly.
How to make a flower medallion - Teabag folding
This medallion is made with a technique known as teabag folding. It uses 8 identical folded circles with one side a different color than the other. It is easy enough for children to make and can be used to decorate greeting cards and gifts.
How to make a snowflake fan decoration
This guide will show you how to fold and cut paper to make a 3D snowflake decoration
How to make a great hanging ornament from paper
Make as many as you like. You can tie them together to make a garland or have one hanging down.
How to make a princess cone hat
This guide will show you how to draw and cut out the shape needed to roll up the high cone hat worn by a princess. It will also show you how to cover the shape with fabric, crepe paper or decorative paper.
Woven Star of David from Paper Strips
Make a woven Star of David using paper strips. Simple craft for kids or holiday decoration.
How to make a spinning top from a cd
This guide will show you how quick and easy it is to make a spinning top from an old cd and a marble. The kids love it!
How to make a heart from a circle
This guide will show you how easy it is to fold a circle into a heart. It is a great paper craft for children to make for Valentine's Day or Mother's Day. Enjoy!
How to make a traditional origami bow tie
This guide will show you how to make an origami bow tie. You can place it on top of an origami shirt or use it to decorate a card or wrapped present. It can be made from paper money.
How to make an origami 8 pointed star from 2 pieces of paper
This cute origami star makes a nice addition to your origami decorations collection.
How to make paper dahlia flowers or porcupines.
This traditional paper craft can be used to decorate gifts or as a hanging decoration.
How to make an origami decorative chain
This is an easy modular origami chain. Each link uses two squares of paper It can be used for party and holiday decorations.
How to make an origami star with 16 points
This is a fun decoration that is easy for children to make. It is a good way to introduce them to connecting modular pieces.
How to make a 5 pointed star from paper
This guide will show you how to make a pretty five pointed star. This is a simplified version of the five pointed star made with money folding.
How to make a bow for a present from strips of paper.
Make your next gift special with these paper bows. This is a great way to use that gift wrapping paper you saved or old magazines and scrap paper.
How to make a mask or costume glasses.
This guide will show you how to make interesting shaped glasses or a mask. You can make one or many to hand out at parties to be decorated.
How to make your own ecard with MS Paint
This guide will show you how easy it is to make your own e-card with Paint and a tip on how to reduce the size of a high resolution photo.
How to make a Christmas tree from paper squares – children’s crafts
This guide will show you a very easy way to make a Christmas tree for decoration and greeting cards.
How to make a standing Christmas tree from a circle – Children’s crafts
This is a very easy way to make a simple Christmas tree decoration from a circle. Enjoy!
How to make a necklace for your Egyptian costume
This is a quick and easy way to make an Egyptian style necklace for your costume.
Easy DIY Paper Dreidel: A Fun Hanukkah Craft for All Ages
Fold and cut a square piece of paper to create a paper dreidel. Great for Hanukkah decorations, cards, or kids' activities.
How to cut a carrot into heart shaped slices
Cutting a carrot so that it will slice into heart shapes is easy to do. You can use them raw or cooked to decorate your food for Valentine’s Day or any occasion for someone you love.
How to make an easy flower garland
This cute garland is easy enough for children to make and good for holiday or party decorations. You can make it with junk mail or scrap paper.
How to Make Paper Hearts: Easy DIY Craft for Decorations
Make paper hearts from strips for Valentine's Day, garlands, or room decor. Simple craft for all ages.
How to make a Purim card in the shape of a Hamantaschen cookie
This guide will show you how easy it is to divide a circle into the 3 equal parts to make a Purim card in the triangle shape of a Hamantaschen cookie.