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111 Paper Craft Ideas That Turn Paper Into Magic

111 Paper Craft Ideas That Turn Paper Into Magic

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We’ve always had a soft spot for arts and crafts because, to us, creating something with our own hands (or, rather, paws) is one of the most satisfying things there is. And although we’re quite the accomplished pandas when it comes to drawing, working with clay, and even sewing, we’re just completely inept in paper crafting. You know, when we take a sheet of paper in our paws, we feel like we’re from that meme - a weird expression on our faces with unsolved mathematical equations running through our momentarily logic-devoid minds. Still, we’re not the ones to give up easily on our paper crafts dreams, so we searched all over the internet to find some paper craft ideas that would be truly doable and would look as though they were made by DIY Da Vinci once finished. And we found them! And compiled them into this paper crafting ideas list! And it’s here for you to rediscover your paper folding, cutting, and crumpling prowess once again. 
Right-o, so these craft ideas from paper range from ones that could be done by an avid origami practitioner to later boast of their inhuman paper-bending abilities to DIY projects you can do together with your kids, dogs, and cats while a rabid goose is scaring the bejesus out of you. Not necessarily in that order. In short, you’ll find paper crafting ideas that’ll heighten the heck out of your usual gift-wrapping practices and that’ll allow you to create absolutely one-of-a-kind wall decor, paper statuettes, and stuff you could actually use purposefully. Not that it’s a very important part of paper crafting. 
Now, ready to take a look at these awesome paper craft ideas we’ve rounded up in our nifty thrifty list? If so, you know what to do - skip around the block, memorize a poem, and brew yourself some newt-eye tea. After that, scroll right down to reveal the paper crafting ideas, give your vote for the most awesome projects, and share this article with your friends. 

#1 I Designed Some Posable Koi Made Only From Paper, No Glue Or Tape. They Can Bend In Any Direction

I Designed Some Posable Koi Made Only From Paper, No Glue Or Tape. They Can Bend In Any Direction
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51points

#2 Paper Sculptures - Designed And Built By Me

Paper Sculptures - Designed And Built By Me
50points

#3 This Is Made Out Of Paper

This Is Made Out Of Paper
48points

#4 City Fox - Made From Kit, First Really Complex Project

City Fox - Made From Kit, First Really Complex Project
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48points

#5 7 Weekends Of Work And A Portion Of The Spirited Away Diorama Is Done. The Work Continues

7 Weekends Of Work And A Portion Of The Spirited Away Diorama Is Done. The Work Continues
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#6 Mini Ponyo House Paper Craft That I Completed Today

Mini Ponyo House Paper Craft That I Completed Today
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44points

#7 Beautifully Colorful Quilled Paper Art

Beautifully Colorful Quilled Paper Art
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43points

#8 It Took Me 50 Hours To Fold This Origami Figure From One Uncut Square Of Paper. It’s A Samurai Riding A Kirin (Japanese Unicorn)

It Took Me 50 Hours To Fold This Origami Figure From One Uncut Square Of Paper. It’s A Samurai Riding A Kirin (Japanese Unicorn)
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42points

#9 I Made A Rat For My Wife For Our (Lockdown) Anniversary

I Made A Rat For My Wife For Our (Lockdown) Anniversary
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40points

#10 Natural History Museum - London , Parth Kothekar, Papercutting, 2022

Natural History Museum - London , Parth Kothekar, Papercutting, 2022
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#11 Nazgul Test Fold By Jason Ku. Folded By Me. 60cm Biotope

Nazgul Test Fold By Jason Ku. Folded By Me. 60cm Biotope
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#12 This Is Both Paper And An Edible Medium (Wafer Paper)

This Is Both Paper And An Edible Medium (Wafer Paper)
38points

#13 Duck!

Duck!
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#14 My Wife Told Me To Do A Craft With Our 6yo Son. 40 Hours Later. Paper Mache

My Wife Told Me To Do A Craft With Our 6yo Son. 40 Hours Later. Paper Mache
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#15 Human Skull, Carved From A Single Piece Of Arches Coldpress 300lb Watercolor Paper With An Xacto Knife

Human Skull, Carved From A Single Piece Of Arches Coldpress 300lb Watercolor Paper With An Xacto Knife
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36points

#16 Paper Craft Idea

Paper Craft Idea
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#17 My Third Attempt At A Papercraft Build - Took Me A Long Time, Maybe 12 To 14 Hours At Least

My Third Attempt At A Papercraft Build - Took Me A Long Time, Maybe 12 To 14 Hours At Least
 Learning new things at every build - just wanted to share.
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#18 Ancient Dragon Designed By Satoshi Kamiya And Folded By Me, From One 20cm Square

Ancient Dragon Designed By Satoshi Kamiya And Folded By Me, From One 20cm Square
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#19 Paper Craft Idea

Paper Craft Idea
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#20 This Origami Dragon I Folded

This Origami Dragon I Folded
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