3D craft ideas made with drawing paper and colored construction paper

paper quilling

Here is a video you can make using just one basic paper quilling part. [Quilling]

Why not give paper quilling a try? Paper quilling refers to three-dimensional objects made by rolling narrow strips of paper, or artwork that combines those elements like a painting.

For example, you can arrange spiral-shaped coils to form a heart or create flower-like shapes.

There’s a lot of creative freedom, so I encourage you to imagine the kind of piece you want to make as you work.

By the way, using commercially available quilling paper will make the process smoother.

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Infinite spin

Let’s make an “Infinite Spinner,” a toy you can keep turning round and round like an origami kaleidoscope! Prepare six paper strips from construction paper.

Using two colors with three strips each makes it look extra cute.

Overlap the ends at a 90-degree angle and glue them, then fold the papers alternately.

When the strips get short, connect the remaining strips and repeat the steps.

Once everything is connected, trim any excess with scissors.

Glue the end faces together, and you’re done! The process is very simple, so why not make one as a toy for your child?

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3D card

Here’s an idea for a stylish 3D card.

Make three frames from construction paper in the same size, and fold six rectangles of construction paper—each the same height as the frames—into accordions.

Use those accordions to connect the frames, and attach a sheet of construction paper with balloons or memorable photos to the very back.

Then stick any cute parts you like onto the frames, making good use of depth to create a three-dimensional card.

You can make each frame a different color, or keep the frames the same color and make the parts colorful instead!

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smartphone stand

[Homemade] Cute Smartphone Stand (Sumikko Gurashi) How to Make by Folding Paper – Cardstock & A4 Copy Paper, Handmade DIY Craft

Here’s an idea for making a smartphone stand using A4 construction paper.

Place the paper horizontally, fold it in half to make a crease, then open it.

Fold the top and bottom edges to the center crease, and fold them the same way once more.

Fold the paper in half by bringing the left and right edges together.

Fold the looped edge inward by about 2 cm and unfold, then open the paper completely.

Fold both ends toward the crease that is closest to the middle among the three center creases, then unfold.

Apply glue to the section with the center crease and stick it together while tucking one end into the other at the edge, and it’s done! Add stickers or other decorations to make it even cuter.

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lantern

[Construction Paper / Papercraft] A 2020 Paper Lantern That Can Be Folded While Keeping the Chenille Stems Attached

Here’s an idea for making lanterns that evoke the atmosphere of festival days and food stalls.

For this project, you’ll use black construction paper, red construction paper, and pink construction paper.

The black paper is for the top and bottom parts of the lantern—the frame, so to speak.

The red and pink papers are used for the lantern’s paper body.

It’s fun to finish it with a look that combines the two colors.

You can also swap red and pink for other striking combinations, like yellow and orange or blue and light blue.

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