Papercraft

If you love origami, papercraft and creating handmade cards then we try our homemade ideas to make with paper

Homemade Easter cards

Now’s the time to start jotting down the list of people you wish to send Easter cards to. But instead of popping out to the shops to buy designs featuring…

Crafts using old books

Folding Flowers This project using old books will take 15 mins for one flower. You’ll be using book page squares, but we’ve shown the technique on plain paper for clarity.…

Paper wreath

Create this eye-catching wreath, which will last and last, simply by cutting leaves and berries from scraps of paper. It’s a great project to entertain the kids over the Christmas…

How to make paper quilling cards

What is quilling? Quilling has been practised for centuries, but it’s only in recent years that a choice of narrow paper strips have been readily available for use in this…

Fun ways to wrap gifts

You will need: ✤ Selection of wrapping papers ✤ Brown paper ✤ Jute drawstring bag ✤ Baker’s twine ✤ Brown string ✤ Bells ✤ Selection of ribbons – plain, gingham…

Get crafty with your little ones this holiday with our fun makes using washi tape These fun projects are so simple, they’re a great way to get creative with the…

This is a charming project to work on with children. They’ll love working with the bright colours and fun shapes. To make a selection of sweet animal cards you will…

Transform your home or bring a sense of celebration to any occasion by experimenting with colourful paper Do you have a special occasion coming up or are you simply looking…

Christmas Presents

Using brown paper as the basis, you can create wonderful wrappings with just a few ribbons, twine, jingle bells and foliage You will need: * Brown paper * 12in pack…

Nordic Xmas Card

Handcraft these beautiful Christmas cards for your loved ones by using some felt, coloured card and a little imagination To make Christmas cards you will need: Card blanks Felt in…

Decorate your gifts with a few original flourishes and really impress your family and friends. Take Three Things… Stack little gifts into a ribbon-tied pile to maximise their appeal. We…

These cards will look very special in anyone’s home. Collage Christmas Tree You will need ● 13 x 18cm brown card blank ● A selection of different patterned papers ●…