DIY Projects, Crafts, & Paper Fun
Christmas trees are often personal expressions of a family, sometimes even family histories. We’re about to put up our big family Christmas tree this year and I wanted the crowning achievement on top—the star—to express my love of papercrafting. So for Day 4 of my MAKE IT MERRY: 25 Days of Maker Projects Christmas, I…
Looking for a unique gift box for that special gift? Or maybe just a fun ornament for the Christmas tree? I’ve got you covered for Day 2 of MAKE IT MERRY: 25 Days of Maker Projects. Today’s project is a simple paper orb that folds from just one piece of cardstock! A ribbon (and a…
Happy December! Today is the first day of my MAKE IT MERRY: 25 Days of Maker Projects here on the JenniferMaker blog. I’m starting out this fun endeavor in a big way with a DIY paper village cottage I designed. I call this my Maker Heart Cottage, and it’s the first in the series of…
Learn how to make this Christmas Tree Advent Calendar to countdown to the big day! Family gatherings. Holiday songs. Special treats. These are just some of my favorite things at the holidays. But you know why I REALLY love the holiday season? It’s because I have more opportunities to give presents to those I love….
What winter decorations do you remember making when you were young? I vividly remember cutting out paper snowflakes in school and hanging them in our windows. I was so excited by the idea that I could make this beautiful thing from just a piece of white paper that I ran home and made some for…
The autumn trees are putting on a glorious show for us here in Michigan. Everywhere I look right now I see beautiful oranges and yellows. It’s inspired me to create DIY paper flowers in these gorgeous fall hues. I tried my hand at a realistic marigold flower with pleasing results! Marigolds naturally grow in all of…
Last night I woke up in the middle of the night, all senses tingling. I listened carefully. Was it my daughter in the room next door calling for me? Could it have been my dog doing his cute little sleep-running? Or…. was someone IN THE HOUSE?!? I listened more. Then I heard the unmistakeable sound…
Get SVG files free and make some super cute craft projects! Hugs. Smiles. Sleep. Laughter. Love. What do all of these things have in common? They are FREE! It’s true that all the best things in life are free, including some really rockin’ SVG cut files. All of the SVG cut files I’ve put on…
Paper crafting is a fun and inexpensive hobby. Like seriously! It’s so easy to get started with low-cost tools and supplies. (You probably already have most at home—check out my top five crazy-cheap tools you need to get started papercrafting below!) And paper crafting is something that all ages can find something to make. If…
Want a fun papercraft to make this autumn? I have JUST the thing — a smashing pumpkin paper bomb! It’s similar to the extremely popular Penguin Paper Bomb, but this one is EASIER and FASTER to make! And, better yet, you can personalize the face and the pumpkin stalk to your liking, as I’ve included…
