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Paper Crafts for Children

Craftylocks — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 20:20:06 +0000

New dedicated website

I found that about half of my posts here were focusing on paper crafts for kids, enough so that a new blog is born! Head over to papercraftsforchildren for just that. You may feel like you have not gone far as currently both blogs have the same them – I do like bold colors!

I will continue to add my other crafty ideas here as they get made.

Thanks,
Craftylocks

Blossom Tree POPS into Life

Craftylocks — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 19:35:20 +0000

The movie I made at the same time I made the blossom tree …

For the final piece and instructions on how to make this pop over to Blossoming Tissue Tree

Wire and Bead Necklace

Craftylocks — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 21:17:16 +0000

Hammered and twisted – not me, my new necklace made at an evening class!

Classes are fun, you have dedicated time to focus on your craft. At this class we were learning how to use wire in a different way in our beading. We twisted the copper wire into a nest and then threaded beads onto the wire and tied into the nest. We made petal shapes and hammered them flat and attached them to the nest. We hammered some more wire and then twisted that into spirals and attached those too. The result is very ‘free-form’ and each persons necklace was quite different depending on the beads and where they attached the hammered spirals and pendants, and if they attached another bead at the bottom like I have.

Origami Bunny Life Story Movie

Craftylocks — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 01:46:54 +0000

To find out how to make these check out the Origami Bunny Tutorial or download the PDF Worksheet – Origami Bunny

Spring Crafts for Kids

Craftylocks — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:33:13 +0000

Tissue paper daffodils are very realistic. Cut two circles for the inner trumpet and the two with the petal shape for the petals, crease the outer petals as well. See the general tissue paper step by step tutorial. Or download the PDF Worksheet on how to make these – Worksheet – Tissue Paper Flowers – PDF.
Spring blossom tree is easy and fun to make – instructions at Blossoming Tissue Tree

Fold-up Box Tutorial

Craftylocks — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:25:19 +0000

	For a square box, start with a square piece of paper. If you want an oblong box then start with an oblong piece of paper.
	Cut a square out of each corner, each square needs to be the same size. The bigger you make the square the deeper the box will be.
	Punch a hole in each of the corners.
	Fold each side up.
	Thread the pieces of ribbon through the holes and tie bows to join the sides together.
	If you wish, add a handle by gluing a strip of matching paper to the insides of the box.

Download the printable version of the worksheet - Worksheet – Fold-up Box PDF

A Very Hoppy Bunny Family

Craftylocks — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:14:56 +0000

These are much easier to make than they look – no tricky folds at all. I have made a tutorial to show all the steps but all you need is a square piece of paper for each member of your bunny family. We will be making lots of these to help Easter Bunny with all those eggs he has to deliver.

To find out how to make these check out the Origami Bunny Tutorial or download the PDF Worksheet – Origami Bunny
Also check out the movie of the origami bunny life story. Have your tissues on hand for the tragic ending.

Origami Bunny Tutorial

Craftylocks — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:55:11 +0000

	Fold a piece of square paper in half diagonally and then fold the triangle in half again, crease and then unfold the last fold.
	Fold up about 1/4 of the long side.
	Bring one side up and line up with the centre fold, crease well.
	Fold the other corner up as well.
	Turn the model over and fold the top part of the diamond shape down.
	Reverse the fold and tuck it in behind.
	Turn it back over and fold the bottom up to make a stand. It will be stiff to fold.
	Turn the bunny back over and draw a face.

Download the printable version of the worksheet. Worksheet – Origami Bunny PDF
Also check out the movie of the origami bunny life story. Have your tissues on hand for the tragic ending.

Fold-up Box

Craftylocks — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:27:12 +0000

This can be made any size and for putting all sorts of things in. I have made this one for an Easter bunny to be sitting in waiting for someone to discover him. To make the box start with a square and then cut four equal squares from each corner. Punch holes each corner and then fold the sides up and tie the sides together with ribbon through the holes. If you wish you can also decorate the edges of the box with glitter or some different paper, as I have done. This could easily be made into a basket with a handle attached.

To find out how to make one of these check out the Fold-up Box Tutorial or download the PDF Worksheet – Fold-up Paper Box.

Easter Crafts for Kids

Craftylocks — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:14:25 +0000

These are easy to make and we will be making them in our family for the morning Easter gifts. See the tutorial – Starbox Tutorial or Worksheet – How to make a Starbox PDF.
This pop-up card technique is easy for children and can be used for any topic. See the tutorial – Tutorial or the PDF worksheet – Worksheet – Pop-up Cards PDF
A handy dandy box useful for all sorts of things, including chocolate bunnies! Find out how to make one at the Fold-up Box Tutorial or download the free PDF Worksheet – Fold-up Box
Easter bunny will have lots of help with these very cute and easy to make origami bunnies. See the Origami Bunny Tutorial or download the free PDF Worksheet – Origami Bunny.