The power of paper is amazing. It's so versatile that you can craft almost anything from it. This year, AllFreePaperCrafts has featured some amazing and beautiful paper projects that any crafter would love. In this collection, Top 100 Paper Crafts: Making Paper Flowers, Cards, Origami, and More, you will find the top 100 paper projects that have been reader favorites this past year. From handmade cards for any occasion, free printables that make it easy to create something eye-catching, paper flowers you won't believe, simple to complex quilling projects, to many other fun crafts for children and adults alike, you are bound to find several gorgeous paper projects to make.

Embrace your love of paper with DIY embellishments for your scrapbooking pages and cards, 3D toys and ornaments your family and friends will fawn over, and printables for everything. The 100 projects and ideas shown below are perfect for all levels of crafter, from beginner to seasoned pro. There are even step-by-step tutorials to help, too.
 

Top 100 Paper Crafts: Making Paper Flowers, Cards, Origami, and More

Table of Contents

Handmade Cards

Paper Flower Making

DIY Home Decor and Holiday Crafts

Printables

DIY Toys and Origami

Quilling
 

Some paper craft projects are a little advanced; so, if you are a beginner, get started with one of AllFreePaperCraft's best free eBooks, How to Scrapbook and Craft with Embellishments: 13 Simple Paper Crafts. Inside you will learn the basics for creating amazing embellishments for all of your crafting projects.


 

Handmade Cards

Cards are probably the most popular of all the paper crafts because the possibilities are endless. Cards are some of the most thoughtful homemade gifts for any occasion. Most people really appreciate the time, care, and beauty that goes into a handmade card. We have some fabulous options below, including amazing 3D cards, intriguing fancy fold cards, and unique designs that will be a hit with anyone.

3D Cards

1. 3D Butterfly Birthday Card

2. 3D Miniature Birthday Card

3. Happy BIRD-day 3D Card

4. 2-for-1 Tent Card Tutorial

5. Elegant Paper Flower Card

6. Magnificent Shining Butterfly Card

7. Pistachio Peacock Feather Card
    

Fancy Folds

8. Happy Birthday Fancy Fold Card

9. Beautiful Blooms Accordion Fold Card

10. Fancy Folds Card

11. Sending You Sunshine Trifold Panorama Notecards

12. You Are Amazing Fancy Fold Card
     

Unique Designs

13. Button Butterfly Birthday Card

14. Adorable Ephemera Elephant Card

15. Prettiest Patchwork Cards

16. Scrappy Tea Pot Card

17. Shabby Chic Stenciled Lace Cards

Paper Flower Making

There's no doubt about it, these paper flowers are unbelievable. Some of them are so outstanding that you wouldn't even know they were made from paper products. There are many floral paper crafts in this list, including breathtaking bouquets and extraordinary embellishments to use for decorations on your cards, scrapbooks, or other craft projects. The best part is that these projects involve various unexpected mediums for the flowers. Some of these mediums involve tissue paper, coffee filters, cupcake liners, and book pages. How cool is that?

Bouquets

18. Beautiful Bohemian DIY Paper Flowers

19. Completely Incredible Coffee Filter Roses

20. Crepe Paper Tulips

21. DIY Paper Rose Bouquet

22. Faux Mulberry Paper Roses

23. Giant DIY Paper Rose Flowers

24. Long Stemmed Red Rose

25. Ombre Crepe Paper Flowers

26. Pretty Paper Peonies from Cupcake Wrappers

27. Romantic Book Page Rose

28. Stunning Crepe Paper Peonies

29. Stunning Hydrangea Tissue Paper Flowers

30. Super Pretty Tissue Paper Flowers

31. Twisty Twirly Paper Flower Bouquet

32. Paper Mums Wedding Bouquet

33. Amazing Quilled Topiaries
     

Embellishments

34. 3D Layered Rose

35. Glitter and Book Pages Flower

36. How to Make a Scalloped Spiral Rose

37. Paper Flower Push Pins

38. Petals and Petals Paper Flowers

39. Prettiest Paper Poppies

40. Pretty Little Paper Carnations

41. Simple Spiral Flowers

42. Impressive Tissue Paper Flowers

43. Perfect Punch Paper Flower Pin

44. How to Make a Folded Paper Rose

45. Lovely Little Paper Flowers

Speaking of flowers, if you are getting married anytime soon, our collection of 20+ Paper Craft Ideas for Your Wedding is a must-read. These are by far the most beautiful and creative ideas involving paper you'll find. These projects are guaranteed to make your special day even more special.

 

DIY Home Decor and Holiday Crafts

Just because you make it out of paper, does not mean it's temporary or fragile. Some of these paper crafts don't even look like paper and will last for years. We have put together decorations for around your home, including lanterns, clocks, organizers, and wreaths. There are also stunning ornaments and gift ideas, too. If you want to learn how to make the perfect bow, there's even a tutorial for that!

Around the House

46. Pottery Barn Apothecary Jars

47. Radiant Light Paper Lanterns

48. Timepiece Toilet Paper Roll Craft

49. Constellation Desktop Organizers

50. Magazine Paper Bowl

51. Cereal Boxes Desktop Organizer

52. Beautiful Rolled Book Page Wreath

53. How to Make a Paper Poinsettia Wreath
     

Ornaments, Gifts, and How-tos

54. Simplest Little Gift You Will Ever Make

55. Butterfly Summer in a Jar

56. Paper Flower Petal Butterflies

57. Wax Paper Butterfly

58. How to Make Papier Mache

59. How to Make a Perfect Bow

60. Adorable Origami Heart Card

61. Lots and Lots of Printable Valentines

62. Sheet Music Magnolia Ornament

63. Shimmering Silver Spiral Snowflakes

64. Sparkling Christmas Ornament

Printables

Printables are the best. Free printables are even better. We have some fantastic free printables for you below. From wall art to bookmarks to recipe cards, there are many options for you to choose from. All you have to do to get crafting is to print them out and follow the step-by-step instructions.

65. Cute Baking Printable Wall Art

66. Imagine Quote and Free Printable Greeting Cards

67. Mini Clothespin Butterflies

68. Precious Printable Mini Cards and Envelopes

69. Free Printable Victorian Labels for Handmade Crafts

70. Free Recipe Card Printables

71. Precious Printable Thread Bobbins

72. Printable Butterflies in Four Color Schemes

73. Printable Watering Can

74. Printable Woodland Creature Bookmarks

75. Wish Upon a Star Printables
     

If you can't get enough of these incredible printables, be sure to check out our fabulous collection of 28 Free Printable Paper Dolls and Other Printable Paper Crafts. In this collection, you will find cute and clever printable toys and other projects kids will love.
 

DIY Toys and Origami

Finally, something for the kids (and the adults with a playful side, of course). These paper crafted DIY toys are so cool, you'll want to make all of them. The ancient art of origami is sometimes challenging, but always fun. The results you get from folding paper is amazing and rewarding. You will love these paper projects. They all make unique and sought-after gifts as well.

DIY Toys

76. Printable Winnie the Pooh Paper Doll

77. Adorable Printable Puppies

78. Printable Elf House

79. Once Upon a Time Paper Doll

80. Printable Paper Doll

81. Awesome Printable Tyrannosaurus Rex
     

Origami

82. Beautiful Blue Origami Rose

83. Outstanding Origami Butterflies

84. Pretty Paper Origami Rose

85. Sturdy Origami Box

Quilling

Paper quilling may be time consuming, but the results are spectacular. If you have never done it, check out the How to Quill Paper tutorial to prepare. From butterflies to snowflakes, these head-turning embellishments and cards are just what you need to take your paper crafting to the next level. Be sure to peek at the jewelry section, too. Yes, believe it or not, you can quill earrings and necklaces!  

Embellishments

86. How to Quill Paper

87. Beautiful Quilled Monarch Butterfly

88. Radiant Quilled Butterfly

89. Put a Bird on It Paper Quilling Pattern

90. Frosted Ice Quilled Snowflake

91. Pretty Quilled Vase and Teacup

92. Quilled Fringe Paper Flowers

93. Quilled Spider Chrysanthemum Flowers
     

Cards

94. Gorgeous Quilled Birthday Cake Card

95. All Purpose Quilled Greeting Card

96. Simple Quilled Daisy Card

97. Lovely Quilled Heart Flower Card
     

Jewelry

98. Quilled Bird Necklace

99. Quilled Gilded Earrings

100. Quilled Paper Rose Locket

See their hearts fill when you make your loved ones Valentine's Day crafts from our free eBook, Ideas for Valentine's Day: 12 Free Printable Valentine's Day Cards and Other Valentine's Day Crafts. You will fall in love with each of these gorgeous Valentine's Day projects, promise!