How-To: Cut-and-Fold Paper Stars
These colorful cut-and-fold paper stars from Mini Eco are the perfect addition to handmade garlands and decorations!
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Halloween: Reveal Your Cardboard Superhero/Sci-fi Hero
In my last blog post I went into detail about accessorizing Halloween costumes with homemade cardboard swords. Now, there is the main question left unanswered…what to do about the costume itself? The answer lies in the same material I’ve been happily preaching about since starting this blog – sweet, sweet cardboard!
Brain Storm: From Paper Model to Illustration
At first blush, it may seem that Book Williams Jr. created the image for our Volume 36 special section digitally, but that would’ve been too easy. Book is an amazing paper artist, and the process he uses to create images like this is time-intensive but fascinating. We asked him to give us a window into how he created this piece.
Quilling 101: Learn the Basics of Quilling Paper
The art of quilling paper has been around for hundreds of years. This fun post has the basics you need to get started yourself.
The Art of the Halloween Costume Cardboard Sword
The safest, most versatile and inexpensive way to make a costume sword is by way of foam or cardboard. Both can be easily obtained and are lightweight, but cardboard is easier to cut-out, layer with multiple designs and color with spray paint. A cardboard sword can become as over-the-top or simplistic as you want at barely any cost or time.
Painted Paper Flower Headbands
Here’s a fun project for the beginning of spring!
Papercraft Sculptures of Trash
Artist Carly Fischer creates installations with incredibly detailed sculptures of trash made from paper and adhesive.
