Paper

Quick & Easy Index Card Boxes Since I don't often buy art materials, making gift boxes simply becomes a chore in my attempts to hunt down paper (for my lack of cardstock or anything of the kind) that is strong enough to hold materials. However, one day when I was preparing for school, I had an epiphany about one of the most ob... read more »

Modular Origami SwanHISTORY 3D Modular Origami/Block Folding/Golden Venture Origami/Chinese Paperfolding is a branch of origami where the piece is not made out of one singular piece of paper, but made with many pieces, each folded the same way. It became popularized in the 1990s, when illegal Chinese immigrants aboard ... read more »

Envelope-free letter sending (Snail-Mail origami)Everyone loves receiving letters in the mail, and the best way to get letters is to send letters.  I try to make it point to send several letters to my close friends and family throughout the year (not to mention a plethora of postcards, but that's another instructable); it helps me stay in touch, i... read more »

How to make paper out of anything you wantThese are step-by-step instructions on how to make your own paper out of recycled and household materials.  The process was originally explored by Kevin in the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh's Curiosity Lab and Studio. Children should work with a responsible adult to help you with your project! M... read more »

Origami CubeI recently learned how to make an origami cube, and i thought it was so cool I had to share with all! supplies for this project you will need 6 peices of square paper. I used 8" by 8" peices and the finished cube was around 3 inches. step 1 take the paper and fold it diagonaly, then unfold ... read more »

Vintage Spool Valentine DIY Use a vintage spool as your Valentine this year! You'll Need: You'll need: A vintage spool-- or any type of spool will do.  Even a small dowel cut to the size you desire will work. A button-- red looks cute. Paper-- I used some thrifted adding machine tape and then cut it to fit. Tape--  I used... read more »

Heart Clips for your Huny!Make a heart clip from wire to attach to a love note or Valentine! What You'll Need Round Nose Pliers Cutting Plier 18 gauge copper wire Cut the Wire Cut a length of wire about 2-3 inches depending on how big you want your clip. Bend the Wire Bend the middle of the wire into a V shape... read more »

Super Easy Paper Flowers for $2!In October, I cosplayed as Chihiro from the Studio Ghibli film, Spirited Away. Because the cosplay is rather plain, I decided to add a bit "more" to it. I did this by making a bouquet of flowers Chihiro was seen holding in the beginning of the movie. I learned this flower-making method from an annu... read more »