59. Vintage Paper Toys (ca. 1922)

First published in the LA Times ca. 1922-23, these mechanical paper dolls are predictable in their kitsch and stereotypes, but still fun to put together:

• Tillie the Typest:

• Phil the Fireman

• Pete and His Pick

• Peggy Plays Peek-a-boo

more...

Source: Flickr

54. Origami Ornaments

MATERIAL:

Origami Paper

You can print your own here

string or thread

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Click here to view the below instructions at full size. 
2. Once folded, pierce a small hole through the crane's back and thread your string through it, tie the ends together to form a loop.

The crane is a symbol of:

• Happiness and good omen
• Long Life
• Fidelity
• Peace

If you want to up your origami skills, you might want to add this to your arsenal:

Easy Origami Folded Fun for All Ages
by Harbo, Christopher L.

47. Wallpaper Crafts

WALLPAPER BOOKMARKS

MATERIALS

Wallpaper samples
Laminating pouches + Laminator
hole punch
ribbon
scalloped scissors or pinking shears

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cut wallpaper into strips measuring approx. 1 1/2" x 6"
2. place in laminating pouches, laminate
3. trim bookmarks, leaving about 1/4" around sides and bottom, and 1/2" at top
4. punch hole at top and thread with ribbon.

WALLPAPER MAGNETS

MATERIALS

scrap pieces of Wallpaper
pinking shears
adhesive backed magnets

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cut wallpaper to desired size and shape
2. adhere to magnets
3. package magnets in sets to give as gifts

WALLPAPER COASTERS

MATERIALS

Wallpaper
Scissors
Lamination pouches + Laminator

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cut Wallpaper in 4" x 4" squares. if you like, round the corners off
2. place into lamination pouches and run through the laminator
3. trim lamination, leaving at least a 1/4" border
4. bundle into sets of 4 or 6, tie off with a ribbon or make a paper sleeve.

Source: Tony Meredith

44. Paper Crafting Kits

For those of you who enjoy making stuff out of paper. Here are a few things to challenge you. You can print these kits out and give them to your favorite crafter to assemble, or you can have a go at 'em:

3-D PAPER CREATURES:

Ankylosaurus [PDF]

Liopleurodon [PDF]

Spinosaurus [PDF]

Tyrannosaurus

Supersaurus

Bambiraptor

Green Sea Turtle

Blue Whale

more animals...

SCIENCE

 Sun Dial Kit

ARCHITECTURE

Notre Dame de Paris Kit

Big Ben Kit

Syndey Opera House Kit

Roman Colosseum Kit












more buildings...

Resources: Creative Park

If you think these paper crafts are cool, you should check this book out:

Make Your Own Working Paper Clock
by Rudolph, James SmithTrade Paperback