Learn how to make an easy paper flexagon that moves and flips forever! The flexagon is a paper toy that moves infinitely when you “flex” or spin it with your hands. The paper flexagon is a great fidget toy for kids. Use geometric designs to create a paper kaleidoscope effect. SUBSCRIBE for more crafty fun…
In this July 4th crafts tutorial, learn how to make a light up windsock for July 4th or Memorial Day! This patriotic American Flag inspired windsock is a cheap and easy DIY project to decorate your home or backyard with this summer. Using a recycled bottle, ribbons, and LED lights, you can create a July…
In this Chinese New Year crafts tutorial, I’ll show you how to make a star lantern from Chinese New Year red envelopes (or: Hong Pao, Lai See, Ang Pau, 紅包; there are so many ways to say it). 🙂 If you don’t have red envelopes, you may also cut regular paper to the appropriate size…
In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to make an origami pinwheel (or ninja star, or magic circle – there are many different names for this model!). It requires 8 sheets of square paper and no glue. It’s a fun, easy, beginner’s modular origami model. Perfect for the summer, and the perfect fun craft for…
In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to make paper lanterns from Chinese New Year red envelopes (or: Hong Pao, Lai See, Ang Pau, 紅包; there are so many ways to say it). 🙂 Use regular paper cut to size to create paper lanterns appropriate all year round, especially since summer is rolling along. Tape…
In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to create this paper craft, which is an ornament made out of paper straws. You can also use regular plastic drinking straws to make this ornament, too. It’s an easy, quick, DIY party decoration that makes a fun home decor, as well. I used 15 standard sized drinking…
In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to fold a five-pointed 3D Origami Star, a fun paper craft to try with kids. You can alter this origami star by adding more units, up to 10. So, for example, if you wanted to make a 6-pointed star, instead of a 5-pointed star, you would use 6…
In this video, you’ll learn how to make a traditional Lucky Star, or Puffy star. These can be made with paper or ribbon. They look great in mason jars, or any clear jar. Cover them with several thin layers of ModPodge for a longer lasting star. String them with a thread/needle to make a necklace,…
This tutorial will show you how to fold an origami rocket – just in time for July 4th! It’s not too hard, either, which makes it great as a last-minute craft for kids. The rocket can lie flat to be glued on a flat surface, or stand on its own to be used as a…
These lovely Paper Flowers are a perfect July 4th paper craft idea. They’re also very quick and simple to do. To make a Starburst Flower, all you need is 2 sheets of square paper, a pair of scissors, some tape, and need/thread (a pipe cleaner or bag tie can also work!). If you have some…