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Construction paper craft ideas adults can enjoy—from small accessories to stylish home decor

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Besides being used for drawing illustrations, construction paper is also used as material for message cards and papercraft.

Because it can be freely cut and pasted, it’s also great for creating three-dimensional items.

In this article, we’ve put together craft ideas using construction paper that we recommend for adults.

We’ll introduce stylish accessories and interior decor pieces, so you’re sure to find a project you’ll love.

Try your hand at these crafts, which you can customize with your favorite colors, sizes, and types of construction paper.

Craft ideas with construction paper that adults can enjoy: from small accessories to stylish home décor (11–20)

wind chime

(Drawing paper) Easy and cute summer decoration: How to make a wind chime [DIY]

wind chime

Wind chimes, a hallmark of summer, have such a lovely, cooling sound, don’t they? How about making a wind chime out of construction paper? Create strip-shaped pieces with a hole in the center, layer them radially, and glue them together.

Fold the ends slightly and attach them by hooking them onto a ring made from construction paper.

Thread a string through the hole, add a bell, a tanzaku (paper strip), and some beads, and you’re done.

You can also make the tanzaku from construction paper and decorate it with stickers.

Hang it by the window and enjoy the sound of the bell.

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flower vase

Origami Flower Vase | How to Make a Vase with a Single A4 Sheet of Copy Paper | DIY Origami Flower Vase | AyaWangPaper

flower vase

Grown-up cute! Here are some ideas for flower vases.

Even if you’re thinking about buying a new vase, sometimes you just can’t find the size or design you love.

But if you make your own flower vase, it’ll have special meaning and you’ll likely cherish and use it for a long time.

This time, we’re sharing an idea for a flower vase that’s perfect for displaying artificial flowers.

All you need is a single sheet of copy paper.

It’s easy and approachable, so give it a try!

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[Paper Quilling] Goldfish Paper Tag

A summer tradition ♪ Goldfish paper tags (gift tags) made with paper quilling #diy #quilling #shorts

[Paper Quilling] Goldfish Paper Tag

Make it with paper quilling! Here are some ideas for goldfish paper tags.

Have you heard of the term “paper quilling”? Paper quilling refers to a type of papercraft where you roll thin strips of paper into coils to create parts, then combine them to complete a piece.

The delicate finish is one of its charms, and it’s easy to make! This time, let’s try making goldfish paper tags with paper quilling.

The summery, refreshing design gives a cool impression.

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Ribbon bookmark

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Here’s an introduction to a bookmark with a visible ribbon that peeks out from your book.

It’s a ribbon bookmark recommended for those who love cute things.

Cut a piece of construction paper into a long, narrow strip and fold it in half.

Leaving the folded end as the tip where the ribbon will be attached, glue the strip together.

Trim the corners at the ribbon end, attach the ribbon, and you’re done.

When making the ribbon, the key is to cut it a bit long.

Wrap the ribbon around your fingers to form it.

Many bookmarks only peek out slightly as a marker, but having the ribbon visible makes it even cuter.

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In conclusion

You’ve probably found crafts you can enjoy from a variety of angles—whether that’s making stylish items to decorate your room’s interior or creating practical pieces you can use in everyday life.

By using paper to turn your ideas into three-dimensional items, you can loosen up your thinking and spark more free-flowing creativity.

Try working on construction-paper crafts you can enjoy at a relaxed pace—perfect for a leisurely weekend or for forgetting the busyness of work.