From Scraps to Treasures: 15 Paper Crafts Perfect for the Paper Packrat in You
If your drawers are bursting with bits and pieces of paper you’ve saved over the years, it’s time to turn that clutter into something spectacular. Here is a collection of unique and stunning paper crafts that promise to breathe new life into your hoarded stash. Whether you have a stockpile of old magazines, colorful cardstock, or random paper clippings, here you will find creative and practical projects that even a crafting novice can master. With each craft, you’ll not only clear up some space but also create beautiful, functional items for your home or as gifts. Let’s transform those forgotten paper piles into eye-catching art and decor!
For Our Feathered Friends: DIY Paper Bird Houses
With a bit of cardstock and some pretty papers out of a scrapbook pad you can create a lovely set of paper birdhouses that will make great gift packaging.
Fun Folded Paper Bowls
Coral the clutter on your desk with some colorful paper bowls to keep all those pesky little things organized.
Brown Paper Bag Star
Unpacked the groceries? Then it is crafting time with the brown paper bag it all came home in. Make a beautiful paper bag star to hang on your wall.
Paper Cactus Home Decor
Here is another fun home decor idea made entirely from paper. How cute are these paper cactus plants all lined up on a shelf?
DIY Beautiful Beads
From discarded paper magazines to beautiful beads to turn into jewelry. This paper beads craft is not difficult but you do need a little patience.
Paper Map Star
For the travel fans among us: how fun are these paper stars made from old maps and atlas paper?
Sweet Birds Wall Decor
If you have lots of little scraps of pretty papers that you just can’t make yourself throw out, then have heart. Turn those tiny bits of paper into some sweet bird wall decor.
Gorgeous DIY Paper Orchid
This paper orchid looks deceivingly real, but it really is a paper craft project for the advanced crafters among us.
Brown Paper Bag Gingerbread Houses
Get a head start on your holiday crafting with these brown paper houses. They will look great as ornaments on a Christmas tree, or used as gift tags on a package.
Sweet Origami Folded Birds
Origami is the Japanese art of paper folding. These origami birds are a great starter project for those new to origami.
Paper Feathers Wall Hanging
If you are into bohemian-style decorating, then you will love this wall hanging made from paper feathers. You can adapt it to your personal preference by using papers in your favorite colors.
Rolled Paper Flowers
These rolled paper flowers are so pretty even though they are not very difficult to make. Can’t you just imagine a whole bouquet of these sweet flowers on your table?
Colorful Paper Owl
This paper owl is another scrap busting project. I think Mr. Owl will look great in any nursery or kids room.
A Bouquet of Paper Gerberas
Basic cutting and gluing skills are all that is needed to make these paper gerberas. Once you have the hang of it, you won’t be able to stop until you have crafted a full bouquet of flowers.
Paper Roll Wall Hanging
Didn’t we all make paper rolls in kindergarten? Well this wall hanging is definitely an upgrade from that kids craft. I love the rainbow motive in this paper home decor.
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