These DIY paper projects are perfect for both adults and children looking to add some eco-friendly touches to their arts and crafts activities.
While the use of paper is increasingly becoming overshadowed by more convenient, and digitally enhanced products, customizing papercrafts is a fun and sustainable way to use your hands to create unique items from scratch. Offering up some insightful ways on how to make all sorts of things from toys to calendars and invitations, these DIY paper products will surely expose consumers to all the diverse and imaginative items that can be made using such a simple, and natural material.
From paper bag bouquets to papercraft jewelry, these DIY paper products are showcasing just how versatile eco-friendly material can be.
61 DIY Paper Projects
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3D Geometric Wall Decals
Add Texture and Color to Your Decor with This Fun DIY Tutorial
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3D Paper House Invitations
This Adorable DIY Paper Invitation is Loaded with Surprises
59
DIY Origami Box Lights
Adorn Old Christmas Lights with Colorful Paper Boxes to Make Origami Lights
58
Wallet-Friendly Feline Crafts
These DIY Cat Toys are Made out of Empty Toilet Paper Rolls
57
Achromatic Animal Gift Wrap
This Mr. Printables DIY Turns Plain Paper into Fun Animal Gift Wrap
56
Evolved Paper Airplanes
Kyle Bean's 'Paper Plane' Soars Above Regular Papercrafts
55
World Wallpaper Art
This World Map Wall Mural is Perfect for Geographers and Travelers
54
Quirky DIY Fruit Costumes
This DIY Makes a Fantastic Pineapple Fruit Costume for Adults
53
Paper Bag Book Bindings
These DIY Book Bindings are a Simple and Creative Project
52
DIY Ice Cream Banners
These Ice Cream Garlands are the Cutest DIY Party Decorations Ever
51
Customized Holiday Candy Packages
The Valentine Treat Boxes Are Perfect DIY Candy-Filled Gifts
50
DIY Love Stationary
The Woven Heart Card is a Crafty Handmade Valentine Card
49
DIY Origami Ornaments
The Minieco Paper Templates Make for Easy DIY Decor
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DIY Paper Produce Projects
Play Fruit by Mr Printables Lets People Create Their Own Fruit Decor
47
Papercraft Pumps
Gorgeous Fashion Accessories From Ndeur & 'Make a Paper World'
46
DIY Fiery Avian Models
Learn to Make Your Very Own Angry Birds Papercraft
45
DIY Papercraft Rings
Sarah Kate Burgess' Paper Jewelry Designs are Fresh and Funky
44
DIY Bunny Ear Bags
Learn How to Make These Adorable Bunny Ear Easter Gift Bags
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Budget-Friendly DIY Toys
Free Papercraft Projects to Print and Assemble
42
Onyx Papercraft Craniums
The D-Sturbed Paper Skull Lets You Assemble a Skeletal Human Head
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Printable DIY Papercrafts
The Mel Stringer Etsy Shop Offers Instantaneous Creativity
40
Carefully Constructed Cameras
The Papercraft Leica Cam is Delicate Yet Usable
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Whimsical Paper-Thin Figurines
'Tap To Retry' by Neta Cohen Takes Papercrafts to the Next Level
38
Neon Throwback Papercrafts
Zim and Zou 'Back to Basics' Visits the Past to Create Nostalgic Art
37
DIY Origami Stands
These DIY Business Card Stands are Made of Nothing But Paper
36
Sci-Fi Papercraft Spaceships
Martin Hunt's Star Wars Origami Collection Replicates Famous Ships
35
Bizarre Paper Figures
DIY 'Foldskool Heroes' Includes Rotting Birds, Frankenstein and Cavemen
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Web Meme Papercrafts
Crafting the Keyboard Cat, the Sneezing Panda and More
33
DIY Antiquated Date Keepers
The Printable Paper Typewriter Calendar is a Cute Alternative
32
DIY Paper Box Puppets
Turn an Ordinary Pasta Box into a Fun Children's Toy with This Tutorial
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DIY Vibrantly Checkered Wallpaper
This Colorful Backdrop is Made from Multiple Post-it Notes
30
Papercraft Sneaker Campaigns
The DIY Cutout Shoe is a Clever Interactive Ad for the Adidas ZX
29
Crystalline Paper Advent Calendars
Mr.Printables' DIY Advent Calendar Can Be Filled with Surprises
28
Handpainted Periodical Stands
These Customized Magazine Racks Provide a Practical Place for Books
27
DIY Delectable Fruit Decor
This Activity Lets You Make Vibrant Decorations from Tissue Paper
26
Year-Long Papercraft Projects
Making A Toy-a-Day (Or Blogging About It)
25
3D Advent Calendars
This DIY Advent Calendar Will Get You ExcitedAabout Christmas
24
Pretty Paper Rainbow Headpieces
The 'Rainbow Fascinator' is a Fun DIY St. Patrick's Day Accessory
23
Crafty Bow Tie Necklaces
This Fun DIY Activity Lets You Make Easily Customizable Accessories
22
Coiled Cardboard Candy Canes
This DIY Candy Cane Decoration is Made from Simple Toilet Paper Tubes
21
Chic Homemade Gift Wrap
The DIY Printed Wrapping Paper is a Fun and Festive Craft Project
20
DIY Paper Animal Masks
These DIY Easter Brown Sack Masks are a Fun Children's Project
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Upcycled Paper Bag Bouquets
These Creative Roses are Made From Recycled Paper Bags
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Simple DIY Skeletal Decor
Build the Papercraft Skeleton for a Fun Halloween Activity
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Alphabetical Origami
The American Museum of Natutal History's Tree is Decorated With Origami Anima
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Chic Children's Crown Tutorials
This DIY Paper Crown Is Perfect for Your Little Prince or Princess
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Ornamental Origami Greetings
The Paper Flower Set Invites the Card Recipient to Create a Sculpture
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Candy Box Robot Transformations
This Cardboard Robot Took Serious Precision to Make
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Adorable 3D Creature Displays
Paper Crafting Has Never Been Cuter Than with Mibo's Animal Cutouts
12
Festive Fruity Paper Decorations
These Fruit-Shaped Paper Decorations are Great for Summer Parties
11
Festive Metallic Feather Decor
Deck The Halls with These DIY Gold Dipped Feathers
10
Animated Papercrafts
These Papercraft Automata Kits Will Spark Your Imagination
9
Peachy Place Cards
The Dinner Party DIY Project That is Sweet and Inexpensive
8
Customized Textbook Tutorials
The Classic School Notebook Design Get a Makeover with this DIY
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Customizable DIY Papercrafts
The Parrots Papertoy Kit Comes from the Cut and Create Site 3EyedBear
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Festive Paper Bag Stockings
These DIY Santa Stocking Party Favors are Fun and Easy to Make
5
DIY Neon Confetti
The Oh Happy Day DIY Confetti is Perfect for Weddings and Parties
4
Blooming Valentine's Suckers
These DIY Lollipop Flowers are the Ultimate Last Minute Valentines Gi
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Gigantic Theme Park Costumes
This Disneyland Map Cosplay is Ideal for Amusement Park Enthusiasts
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DIY Bunny Ear Macarons
These Macarons for Easter are Perfect for the Holiday
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Fantasy Papercraft Princesses
This Incredibly Detailed Zelda Visage is Made Entirely Out of Paper
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Seeded Biodegradable Toilet Paper
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Cosmetic Advent Calendars
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Aromatic Cosmetic Advent Calendars
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Stunning Beauty Advent Calendars
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Paperboard Gin Bottles
Georgian Bay Spirit's 100% Recycled Paperboard Bottle is Produced in Canada
Refillable Advent Calendars
Lush's Advent Calendar Refill Replenishes Seasonal Surprises
Recyclable Paper Tissue Packaging
ARIA Premium Bath Tissue Packaging Can Be Curbside Recycled
Paper Vodka Bottles
Mother of Pearl Vodka Debuts the First Australian Vodka in a Paper Bottle
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Origami-Inspired Lit Table Concepts
Sonakshi Gupta Designs the Dynamic LightUP Concept
Faux Christmas Candle Kits
LEGO Unveils its Festive Christmas Table Decoration Set
Organic Tea Advent Calendars
DAVIDsTea Launches the 24 Trips with Tea Advent Calendar
Recyclable eCommerce Packaging
This New Amazon Packaging is Paper-Made and Arriving in the UK
Bookish Advent Calendars
This Advent Calendar for Book Lovers is Filled with 25 Gifts
Heat-Sealable Paper-Wrap Materials
Orlandi Launches the EcoPro™ Paper-Wrap Sustainable Packaging
Paper-Packaged Haircare Products
Babo Botanicals Has Launched Haircare Products in Cartons
Sustainability-Oriented Kids Toys
Learning Resources Unveils a New Sustainable Toy Capsule
Hydrating Advent Calendars
The Waterdrop Advent Calendar Has Water Enhancers, Drinkware & More
AI-Powered Gift-Wrapping Tools
The Food Group Has Introduced the Holiday GiftWraptor
Craft Soda Advent Calendars
The Jones Advent Calendar Shares 25 Days of Bubbly Beverages
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Realistic Messy Romantic Gifts
The Messy Paper Anniversary Gift Boxes Embraces Imperfections
DIY Candy Jewelry Kits
Cricket's Candy Creations Boasts the Candy Jewelry Craft Kit
Holiday Beauty Advent Calendars
HH Science™'s Special Holiday Box Features 12 Products
Eco-Friendly Pencils
Sprout World Launches Eco-Friendly Plantable Pencils
Wood-Crafted Eco-Friendly Crayons
Playfool Designed the Forest Crayon Made From Real Wood
Lengthy Halloween-Inspired Events
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Lunar New Year-Inspired Noteboooks
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Mindful Advent Calendars
The PLAYin CHOC Advent Calendars Have Low-Sugar Chocolate and More
Decorated Candle Tins
Soap & Paper Factory Introduces New Sustainable Candle Tins
Paper-Inspired Artful Museums
Bjarke Ingels Group Designed the Museum for Papirkunst
Reusable Paper Lunch Bags
Out of the Woods Reinterprets a Nostalgic Lunch Classic
Recycled Bamboo Toilet Papers
Rollieco's Three-Ply Bamboo Toilet Paper is 100% Recycled
Meticulous Paper-Stacked Chairs
Brian Thoreen Creates the Paragraphic in Four Stacks Chairs
Thoughtful Home Accessories Shops
Pillowpia Provides Easy Eclectic Pieces for the Home
Paper-Based Yogurt Cups
Nancy’s Probiotic Foods Sustainably Packages Single-Serve Oatmilk Yogurt
Plastic-Free Vegan Advent Calendars
The HAPPi Advent Calendar Has Been Updated for 2023
Strong Bamboo Towels
Panda Eco Paper is Made with Renewable 100% Organic bamboo
Personalized Christmas Books
Manimal Tales Launches an Exciting Advent Calendar-Style Book
Brainteaser Advent Calendars
The Project Genius Advent Calendar Shares 12 Days of Puzzles
Paper-Inspired Half-Folded Lamps
Jihoon Shim Designs the Half Lamp Inspired by Origami
Customizable White-Label Consumables
Printify Offers On-Demand Consumables for Brands & Businesses
Eco Charity Advent Calendars
eBay and This is Beauty Collaborated on a Sustainable Advent Calendar
Festive Bamboo Tissues Papers
The Stack-A-Tree is an Eco-friendly Twist on Holiday Decorations
Quirky Holiday Soaps
Primal Elements Cute Holiday Soaps are Designed to Make You Smile
Comprehensive 3D Printing Resources
'Udemy' Offers Engaging Online Courses on 3D Printing
Kid-Friendly Digital Coloring
PalettePlay.art Has Customizable Coloring Book Templates
Non-Alcoholic Advent Boxes
Søbr Market Curated Three Festive Boxes Featuring Alcohol Alternatives
Water-Soluble Wrapping Paper
Plus' Birthday Gift Wrap Dissolves Down the Drain in 30 Seconds
Recyclable Paper Packaging Initiatives
Walmart is Swapping to Recyclable Packaging on All Channels
Plastic-Free Personal Care Products
Community Goods Touts Eco-Friendly Solutions and Packaging
Bamboo-Based Sustainable Toiletries
'Caboo' Offers Wipes and Papers Made with Soft Bamboo
Self-Updating E-Ink Newspapers
Project E Ink Presents Fresh Headlines Daily
3D-Printed Sustainable Home Designs
HONOKA LAB Presents the TATAMI ReFAB PROJECT
Self-Care Advent Calendars
The NEXT Advent Calendar Offers Treats Ahead of the Holidays
Sustainable Upcycled Glass Cups
HMM Design Creates a Unique Eco-Friendly Glass Cup
Recyclable Paper-Made RFID Tags
This PulpaTronics All-Paper RFID Tag Reduces CO2 Emissions
Sustainable Dish Sponge Alternatives
This 3-Pack of Pop Up Dish Sponges is Plastic-Free
Recycled Cardboard Toilet Papers
These Tesco Paper Products are for the Kitchen and Bathroom
Curated Eco-Friendly Marketplaces
Me Mother Earth Boasts Eco Products for Various Purposes
Confetti-Filled Wrapping Papers
'FettiWrap™' Confetti Wrapping Paper Elevates Amusement
Jewelry-Filled Advent Calendars
These Abbott Lyon Jewelry Advent Calendars are Personalized
Seasonal Interactive Fashion Installations
Yoshihisa Tanaka Highlights Washi Paper for SS24
Body Care Advent Calendars
The Body Shop's Holiday Advent Calendars are Indulgent
Paper-Made Compostable Cutlery
EcoEdge Paper Cutlery is Made with FSC-Certified Material
Life-Size In-Store Countdowns
Toys R Us Asia and Craig & Karl Created an Advent Calendar for All
Plastic-Free Kitchen Paper Towels
Betterway's Bamboo Paper Towels Are Compostable and Dye-Free
Sustainable Seasonal Chocolate Treats
PLAYin CHOC Christmas ToyChoc Boxes are Eco-Friendly
Festival Season Survival Kits
The Cheeky Panda Festival Essentials Bundle is Sustaianble
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Luxury Vegan Bath Tissues
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Eco-Friendly Sponge Cloths
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Naturally Colored Toilet Papers
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Kasper Kyster Creates the Crafting Plastic Collection
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Charlie Banana Debuts a New Selection of Reusable Diaper Products
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Jacques Monneraud Designs the Cardboard Collection
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Quirky eCard Platforms
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Artful Lightweight Blanket Lines
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Whimsically Bright Napkin Holders
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