Toilet paper crafts don’t fall over, which makes them ideal for creating people. This craft is great for getting kids in the Christmas spirit by using the toilet paper roll to create an upright Santa. Kids can make and display the Santa on their mantels or add a ribbon in the back to make their craft an ornament for the Christmas tree. Does this Spark an idea?Other People Are ReadingHow to Gather Materials and Supplies for a Santa Claus OrnamentHow to Make a Paper Plate SantaPrint this articleThings You’ll NeedToilet paper rollCotton ballsConstruction paperGlueScissorsGoogle eyesShow MoreInstructions 1Wrap a piece of red construction paper around your toilet paper roll. Then cut it to fit the toilet paper roll. Now glue it in place. This is the base of your Santa. Everything else will go on top of it.2Draw an oval face shape on a piece of beige construction paper. Cut out a small circle from the beige and paste in on the oval face where the nose belongs.3Finish the face by cutting out two small circles from some black construction paper. Glue those two circles to the face where the eyes should go. Pull your cotton balls apart and glue them down the sides of the face and as a beard. Then take two pieces and twist them to form a mustache like in the image. Glue them under the nose and outward. You won’t need to create a mouth for the Santa unless you want to.4Paste the head on the top of the toilet paper roll.5Cut out a strip of black construction paper. Don’t make the strip wide. Glue it around the middle of the toilet paper roll as Santa’s belt.6Cut out two mittens from white construction paper and paste one to each side of the Santa for his hands. Also cut out three small round circles from the white to use as buttons for Santa’s coat. Paste them in place.7Create Santa’s hat. Cut out a triangle shape with your red construction paper. Cut out a round ball from the white as the tip for the triangle hat. Cut out a rectangle shape, but round off the edges for the bottom fluff of the hat. This too should be white. Now glue them together.8Glue the bottom part of the hat to Santa’s head. This will stick up over the toilet paper roll and that is fine.9Allow the glue to dry and then display.

Creating beautiful objects with paper is a relaxing and inexpensive pastime because you can use most any decorative paper you have on hand. Teach your children a fun way to recycle by crafting with paper scraps. Make 3D objects with paper for those summertime “I’m bored” moments with your kids, snow day activities or times when you just want to craft something quickly. 3D paper objects can be made using different colors and prints of paper as decorations for holidays or room decor. Other People Are ReadingHow to Make a 3D PictureHow to Make 3D Paper GraphicsPrint this articleThings You’ll NeedRecycled or decorative paperRulerScissorsPencilStraight pinNew pencilNeedle-nose pliersStick glueRed or pink wrapping paper4-inch wood heartTape (optional)Show MoreInstructions Pinwheel1Cut an 8-inch square from decorative paper.2Lay the square with the wrong side up. Lightly trace an “X” from one corner to the other.3Cut from one corner to within a 1/2 inch of the intersecting lines at the center of the square. Repeat the cut at each corner.4Lay the square with the wrong side up. Grasp the left-hand corner of the top edge, bring it to the center of the square and hold. Do not crease. Turn the square and repeat with the left-hand corner of the next edge and the remaining edges around the square.5Poke a straight pin through the layers of the corners at the center of the square and through the center of the square. Poke the pin through the side of the eraser on a new pencil. Grasp the pointed end of the pin with needle-nose pliers, and bend it down to secure.Paper Chain6Cut several 1-inch-by-8-inch strips of decorative paper. The amount needed will depend on the chain length you desire.7Apply stick glue to one end of the strip on the right (decorative) side of the paper. Form the strip into a ring and place the other end over the glue. Squeeze the ends together to secure.8Insert another strip through the ring. Apply stick glue to the end of the strip on the right side. Form the strip into a ring, connecting the two rings together. Repeat with additional strips, attaching each to the last ring completed.Heart Garland9Cut a 4-inch-by-24-inch strip of red or pink wrapping paper.10Fold the length of the strip in 4-inch-wide accordion folds.11Place a 4-inch wood heart on top of the folded paper. Position the heart with the widest part of the left and right edges touching the folded edges of the paper. Trace the heart on the paper. Cut out the heart, leaving a 1/2 inch of the folded edges intact where the heart touches the edge of the folds.12Unfold the heart chain. If additional length is desired, repeat with additional strips of paper and tape together.

Owls are growing in popularity. You can find them on everything from purses to wall decor. You can even make them out of paper as a craft project. With a few pieces of construction paper and some glue, you can create your own owl as a decoration or you can turn it over, write on the back and give it as a card. Other People Are ReadingHow to Make a Paper Owl With PicturesHow to Paper Mache OwlsPrint this articleThings You’ll NeedScissorsConstruction paperGlueMarkerFeathersShow MoreInstructions 1Use scissors to cut out a heart that is six inches tall from a piece of brown construction paper. Cut a second heart out of white construction paper that is four inches tall. Cut three more hearts out of yellow construction paper that are one inch tall.2Use glue to adhere the white heart on the brown heart. It should be positioned at the bottom of the larger heart, with the bottom points of both hearts touching. Glue one of the yellow hearts to the white heart. It should be centered and at the top of the white heart so that the humps of the heart are touching. Glue the other two yellow hearts to the bottom of the white heart. The points of the hearts should meet in the middle and the humps should be pointed out. They should be centered on the bottom of the white heart and are your owl’s feet.3Cut out two circles from white construction paper which are one inch in diameter. Cut a small crescent shape out of the bottom edge of each circle. This will be the place the eyes rest upon the humps of the white heart, so the exact size and shape of the crescent you cut is dependent on the size and shape of the humps of the white heart.4Use glue to adhere the white circles to the brown heart. The bottom sides with the crescent cuts will rest upon the humps of the white heart. Allow all the glue to dry before proceeding.5Use a black magic marker to draw pupils on your owl. To do this, draw two black circles, one in each of the white circles.6Glue brown feathers to the black of the brown heart. The feathers should be tufts coming out of the top of the owl’s head and should be centralized in the valley of the two humps on the brown heart.

This four-page paper booklet is very simple to create, requiring just a few folds and cuts. Unlike other types of homemade paper booklets, this process requires no special binding techniques or glue. The resulting booklet is thin and flexible enough to stash in a pocket or purse. Other People Are ReadingHow to Make a Folded Booklet in ClassHow to Make a Booklet Using Word 2007Print this articleThings You’ll NeedTwo sheets of heavy 8.5 x 11-inch paperScissorsShow MoreInstructions 1Fold each sheet of paper in half width-wise like a book, making a solid crease. Unfold the sheets of paper and lay them flat on a table. Use 8.5 x 11-inch sheets of a heavy paper–such as thick resume paper or construction paper–to make sure that the booklet is hardy enough to withstand use.2Pick up one of the pieces of paper and make two 1-inch notches on the center crease, one on each end. To make the cuts, start at the edge of the paper and cut towards the middle.3Bend the second sheet of paper in half lengthwise; make a long, narrow rectangle. Pinch the point of the paper where the two folds meet. Do not crease the paper anywhere else. Keeping the paper bent lengthwise, make a 3-inch cut along the width-wise fold made in the paper during Step 1. Cut from the pinched point toward the edge. Unfold the paper; there should be a cut along the first fold in the center of the paper, with the edges still intact.4Lay the second sheet of paper flat on a table. Bend the first sheet of paper lengthwise. This should create a long, narrow rectangle. Slide the paper halfway into the slit in the center of the second sheet of paper. Line up the notches on either end of the first sheet of paper with the edges of the slit on the second sheet of paper. Pop the first sheet of paper open, locking it into place with the notches cut into the ends of the fold.5Fold the booklet in half along the first crease.

Create customized picture frames with construction paper and a few other craft supplies to give as gifts. These picture frames are inexpensive to make and you can create the frames to coordinate with any picture or room or for any person. Make the frame in whatever shape you would like. These frames are ideal for children to make for their school pictures to give as gifts to family and friends. Other People Are ReadingHow to Cut an Onion From Construction PaperHow to Use a Picture Frame Joiner KitPrint this articleThings You’ll NeedPictureRulerRazor knifePoster board, cardboard or mat boardConstruction paperScissorsGlueDecorationsMagnet or ribbonShow MoreInstructions 1Lay a piece of cardboard, poster board or mat board on a flat surface. Set the picture you want to frame on the center of the board and trace around the picture with a pencil.2Determine how big you want your frame. If you want a rectangular picture frame, use a ruler and measure 2 inches or more away from the picture line, all the way around. The distance will determine how big your final frame will be. If you want a different shape for the frame, such as a heart, draw the shape on the board around the outline where the picture will be.3Cut out the shape drawn on the board using scissors.4Place the cut-out board on your chosen color of construction paper. Trace around the board to create the correct shape and size for the construction paper. Cut this piece of construction paper, following the lines you traced.5Place the picture on the cut-out construction paper and trace around it. Carefully cut a hole in the construction paper, making the hole at least 1/4 inch smaller than the picture. This piece of construction paper will be the outer frame and should cover up the edges of the picture. Use a ruler and a razor knife to make this step easier.6Glue the picture onto the board. Attach the picture with acid-free glue or double-stick tape.7Glue the construction-paper frame onto the board. Make sure you center it over the picture and cover the edges of the photo.

Laminating paper protects the paper from spills and normal wear and tear. It also makes the paper appear more attractive. Some things you may want to laminate are awards, certificates, paintings, special drawings or homemade place mats. If you are a homeschooling parent, there may be times when you want to laminate paper like they do in public schools. Laminating paper from home is easier than you think. Other People Are ReadingHow to Laminate CardsHow to Peel Backing From a Laminating SheetPrint this articleThings You’ll NeedClear contact paperRulerMarkerScissorsLaminatorLaminator pouchesShow MoreInstructions Laminating with Contact Paper1Purchase a roll of clear contact paper. You can buy at almost all department stores and craft stores.2Measure the paper you want to laminate or place the paper on top of the contact paper.3Add 1 inch around all of the sides of the paper you want to laminate and mark the contact paper to reflect this size. You can draw on the side that peels off.4Cut the contact paper out on the lines that you made and then get out a second sheet of contact paper. Cut another piece exactly the same size as the first.5Peel the paper off of the contact paper to reveal the sticky side. Carefully place the paper you want to laminate in the middle of the sticky contact paper.6Peel the paper off of the second sheet of contact paper. This step is a little trickier. Flip the contact paper upside down and place it over the paper you want to laminate. The contact paper will then cover the paper you want to laminate and create a 1-inch seal all the way around when it connects with the other piece of contact paper.7Smooth the paper out with your hand, moving from left to right. Trim the edges with scissors so that they look neat.Pouch Laminator8Buy a pouch laminator (see Resources). There are other kinds of laminators, but you won’t need anything expensive or heavy duty just to laminate a few paper items at home.9Turn your laminator on and wait for the red light to come on. That indicates that the laminator has heated up and is ready for use.10Slide the paper you want to laminate in to one of the laminating pouches. One end will be closed with the other three will be open. Position your paper in the middle.11Insert the pouch in to the laminator with the closed side going in first. Once the machine senses you inserting the pouch, it will take over from there and pull the pouch through the machine.12Catch your paper out the other end. It will now be completely laminated.13Trim the edges with a pair of scissors, if you want, or leave the laminated paper the way it is. Turn the laminator off when you are finished with it.

Paper tole is the art of cutting layers and pieces of copies of the same printed image and constructing a three-dimensional layered design of the original flat picture. Multiple copies of old or new greeting cards, copies of photographs, art prints, wrapping paper and computer printouts of pictures are all good resources for the designs used in the layered cutting craft of paper tole. Other People Are ReadingHow to Do 3-D Paper ToleHow to Do the Furring Technique in Paper TolePrint this article CardsUse leftover copies of the same design of greeting card to dress up the original card design. Leave one card whole to use as the background. Cut pieces from the additional cards to create layers on the new card. Use dabs of hot glue or silicon gel to create depth and space between attached cut out pieces to give the tole card its 3D image. A scene of Santa in a living room with gifts and toys around the tree cut in layers and a mutli-layered fire burning in the workshop fireplace will create a card that has depth.Use a plain piece of folded card stock as the background. Cut out multiple pieces of a design to give the picture depth and arrange them on the blank card stock. Flowers cut from cards, or wrapping paper work well to create a 3-D bouquet. Add more texture to the cards by adding glued on fine glitter, rubber stamp flocking or puffy paint to some of the petals or leaves of the flower.PicturesMake pictures to give as gifts or put on a wall or table top in a hanging or standing frame. Use pieces of the same photographs to create a family scene and frame it in a deeper shadow box. Make a live action sports scene using the figures from multiple copies of a favorite sporting scene, such as a group of soccer players, a boating scene or a high-board diver in a mid-air dive.Make a wedding anniversary or wedding gift using cut layers of the bride and groom’s wedding invitation and adding dried flowers from the bridal bouquet or table centerpieces around the edge of the paper tole cut out.Use old greeting cards to create seasonal paper tole wall framed wall hangings, an Easter scene with the bunny hiding painted Easter eggs for example, or a Thanksgiving cornucopia card with the contents of the cornucopia coming to life in 3-D paper tole.JewelryCut and mount a small picture design of flowers or animals on thick card stock paper, thin wood or metal background or use no background at all and free form the earring design. Attach the earring backings to the back or top of the tole design.Make a unique brooch or lapel pin set on a wood backing with paper tole layers of a floral arrangement, business logo or family crest to wear on a suit jacket, shirt or blouse.Create a pendant to hang on a necklace chain in a small metal or wood shadow box frame and backing to protect the cut out layers. Leave the front open or enclose it with a clear glass front. Try using clear polyester liquid resin poured into a mold around a paper tole centerpiece to make an embedded paper tole pendant.

If you’re looking for a unique handmade decoration, making a pinwheel with the Cricut personal electronic cutter is a great choice. The spinning pinwheel’s interactive element makes it perfect for decorating for a birthday party, baby shower, or fourth of July holiday BBQ. After the event, guests can take the pinwheels home as inexpensive party favors. The Cricut’s ease of use and the fact that no computer is required means you can assemble a whole stack of these clever pinwheels in just one afternoon. Other People Are ReadingHow to Make a Pinwheel With CricutHow to Fold a Paper PinwheelPrint this articleThings You’ll NeedCricutCricut cutting mat”Mother’s Day 2010″ Cricut cartridgeDouble sided cardstock or patterned paperPushpinWooden dowelPainter’s tapePencil eraserShow MoreInstructions 1Turn your Cricut on and insert the “Mother’s Day 2010″ cartridge. Place the cartridge keyboard onto the Cricut keyboard.2Place your Cricut cutting mat with the cardstock or patterned paper you wish to use in front of your Cricut blade. Push the “Load Paper” button.3Enter the information for the Cricut pinwheel. Refer to the manual that came with your “Mother’s Day 2010″ Cricut cartridge for additional assistance.4Check your pressure and speed settings to make sure they are set correctly. Generally, a “3″ setting is suitable for most patterned papers.5Push the “Cut” button to cut all pieces of your Cricut pinwheel. Push the “Unload Paper” button when finished to remove your mat from the machine. Carefully remove your die cut pieces from the Cricut cutting mat and put the clear protective cover back on the mat.6Assemble the pinwheel by folding in the corners and bringing them to the center. There are already holes in the corners that should line up with the middle of the pinwheel. Use a pushpin to keep your pinwheel closed.7Cover the top of your wooden dowel with a thin layer of painter’s tape. Add the pencil eraser to the top. If the eraser does not fit snugly onto the dowel, add another layer of tape.8Pin the Cricut pinwheel to the dowel.

Cutting foam poster board accurately and safely is moderately easy using a utility knife. Foam poster board is used in many craft projects and can be implemented for anything from picture frame backing to gift cards. Follow a few simple directions to learn how to cut foam poster board. Other People Are ReadingHow to Mount a Poster on Foam BoardHow to Cut Plastic Foam BoardsPrint this articleThings You’ll NeedFoam boardRulerPencilUtility knifeShow MoreInstructions 1Place the foam poster board on a flat cutting surface. Make sure you have protected the surface you plan to cut on, because the blade of the utility knife may cut through the foam poster board and onto your cutting surface. Using a pencil and ruler, measure and mark the size of the foam poster board you need for your project. Depending on the size of your measurements, mark the foam poster board approximately every 3 inches. The marks will be your guide and will show you where to place your ruler when you begin cutting.2Place your ruler along the penciled marks you made on the foam poster board. Your ruler will guide you and help you make a straight cut. You will slide the ruler along the pencil marks until your cut is complete.3With the ruler firmly in place, make a gentle but firm cut through the top layer of the foam poster board. Remember to hold the utility knife perpendicular to the foam board. This will make an even cut. If you angle the utility knife, your cut will be angled, and this will affect the finished dimensions of the cut poster board.4Complete cutting through the top layer of the foam poster board, following the pencil marks. Place your ruler back on the original cutting line. Go over the original cut, making sure your utility knife cuts through the rest of the foam and the bottom layer of paper.

Angels are most commonly found around Christmastime, but you don’t have to wait for the holidays to have them grace your home. Angels can be made out of basic craft supplies in a variety of designs and displayed year-round. Construction paper angels are very easy to create and can even be used as a craft project for children. Your completed paper angel can be used as a decoration or given as a gift. Other People Are ReadingHow to Make a Christmas Angel From PaperGuardian Angel Construction Paper CraftsPrint this articleThings You’ll NeedRulerPennyHole punchGlueCotton ballGold or silver spray glitterShow MoreInstructions 1Place a piece of white construction paper on a flat surface. Draw a circle with an 8-inch diameter using a ruler and a pencil. Cut out the circle with a pair of scissors.2Lay the circle back on the flat surface and place a penny on its center. Trace around the penny with your pencil. Draw a straight line from the edge of the traced circle to the edge of the paper. Cut along the line and remove the center circle with scissors.3Cut scallops around the outer edge of the circle. Punch holes 1/2 inch above the scalloped edge around the perimeter of the circle with a hole punch. This will create a decorative look for the angel’s skirt.4Place glue along one side of the slit in the circle. Bring the other side over the glued portion to form a cone shape. Press along the glued edge with your fingers to secure it. Place the cone scalloped edge down on a flat surface.5Cut out another circle 8 inches in diameter from the construction paper. Cut this circle in half. Punch holes along the curved edges of each half circle.6Fold the half circle into 1/2-inch pleats starting at the straight edge and working your way toward the curved edge. Grasp the pleated paper in the middle and fold it in half so the curved edges meet in the middle and the straight edge forms the two sides. Glue the center edges together. Gently fan the wing open once the glue is dry. Repeat this step on the other half circle.7Glue the wings to the back of the cone, 1 inch down from the top. The wings’ pleated side should be facing forward.8Measure and cut a circle 3 inches in diameter from construction paper. Cut the circle in half and use scissors to scallop the curved edge of each.9Place a drop of glue on one end of each half circle. Attach one half circle scalloped edges down on opposing sides of the cone about 2 inches down. These are the angel’s arms.10Apply glue around the hole at the top of the cone. Place a cotton ball on the opening and hold it in place until the glue has dried.11Apply the spray glitter to the bottom of the angel’s skirt, edges of the wings and arms.