Time runs inexorably forward and now white flies are flying outside the window, slowly falling to the ground and covering everything around with a snow-white fluffy blanket. However, despite the cold, my soul is warm and joyful. And all because suddenly appearing snowflakes herald the coming of the New Year. The most important holiday of the year is already very close, which means it’s time to think about New Year’s decor, gifts and, of course, crafts.
The days are getting shorter and the evenings are getting colder and longer. What to do with yourself, and especially with your little fidgets, when it’s too dark for outdoor winter fun? Well, of course, crafts. New Year's crafts can be made from the most unexpected materials: cotton pads, pine cones, dough, pasta, cocktail tubes and much more. But there are also more traditional materials, such as paper. In this article, we have collected for you more than 60 step-by-step master classes on making paper crafts for the New Year. If you still think that only appliques can be made from paper, then drop everything and carefully look at our article! Well, for those who are looking for something unusual and know what miracles can be created from ordinary paper, we can only advise them to immediately begin the process of creating New Year's paper crafts using our patterns and templates.
Paper garlands - making your own New Year's decor
Simple New Year's garland made of paper rings for children
One of the simplest New Year's paper crafts can rightfully be considered a garland. We all remember well from our childhood how we decorated the Christmas tree with such paper garlands not only at home, but at school or kindergarten. Making a paper garland is very simple: colored paper is cut into strips of the same width, the first strip is glued into a ring, and each subsequent one is threaded into the previous ring and also glued. This paper craft is ideal for 4-5 year olds.
DIY paper circle garland
If the task of entertaining children is not important, but you need to decorate the house, then here is another option for a paper garland. It is even easier to do than the previous one, but you will need a sewing machine. So, to create such a New Year's paper craft you will need: many circles of different diameters (the number depends on the size of the garland), a sewing machine. Sew circles through the center using a machine and hang the garland. Such a garland will “come to life” from any gust of air.
Volumetric New Year's garland DIY lanterns
So, if you have decided that the issue with garlands is closed and there is nothing more to come up with here, we hasten to upset you - this is only the very tip of the iceberg. Simple paper garlands are an activity for beginners. Professionals prefer more complex tasks, for example, voluminous paper crafts. Below is a master class on making a three-dimensional garland in the form of light bulbs.
Paper lanterns for a glowing garland + Scheme
By the way, you can decorate an ordinary LED garland with paper lanterns. This New Year's paper craft looks very cool, especially if you decorate a wall with this garland.
Interested in a garland? Then look for more ideas.
Garland of colored paper “Christmas light bulbs” + diagram
Make this cool garland using the papercraft technique. Print or redraw the template, cut out the bulbs from colored paper, glue and thread. All is ready!
Garland of strips of colored paper
A classic version of decoration that parents made with their children back in Soviet times. To make it you will need:
- glue;
- colored paper;
- scissors.
Colored paper should be cut into strips of equal width and length. It is necessary to glue the two ends of the paper strip together to form a circle. The second strip of paper must be threaded into the resulting circle and the ends glued to each other. Attach other strips of paper in the same way. The result should be a long multi-colored chain. This garland is good to make with children; it is not difficult to make and develops hand motor skills.
Christmas wreath made of paper - DIY paper decorations for the home
An original New Year's wreath made of colored paper - simple and quick
Since we are talking about apartment decor, it would be strange not to mention Christmas or, as they are also called, New Year’s wreaths. Anyone can make such a paper craft; in addition, a New Year's wreath made of paper is a reusable decoration that will not deteriorate or lose its appearance over time.
New Year's wreath made of paper roses - master class with photos
A very cool paper craft for the New Year - a wreath of roses. You will have to work hard to create such a craft, so if you decide to make yourself such a paper wreath for your door, be patient and in good spirits!
How to make a New Year's paper wreath for a Hawaiian party with your own hands
If you are planning a themed party for the New Year, say in a Cuban or Hawaiian style, then you will definitely need some kind of decoration to create the atmosphere. This simple but very original paper wreath will come in handy!
New Year's wreath made of paper palms - making New Year's decor with the kids
Surely your child at school or in the garden was asked to make a Christmas wreath together with his parents. Ostensibly for a competition, but the main goal of this task is to force parents to spend time with their children. But maybe you shouldn’t wait for assignments from school, but spend time with your child yourself. In addition, with such a New Year's craft you can decorate your home in a very original way, and most importantly, get a lot of positive emotions!
Need a New Year's wreath? See more ideas here.
New Year cards
Instead of banal souvenirs, you can give homemade postcards to your family and friends. If you choose the right materials and use your imagination, such a craft can turn into a real work of art. Simple cards can be made with children of any age.
In stationery stores you can purchase many details for scrapbooking - ribbons, lace, felt, colored cardboard, beads, rhinestones, stickers, beads and other decorative elements. All that remains is to put the whole composition together by placing the decor on cardboard paper.
More creatively gifted individuals can make a watercolor drawing or glue a three-dimensional postcard using a printed template. Such a gift will warm the soul of family and friends for many years.
DIY paper Christmas trees
Do-it-yourself voluminous Christmas tree made of paper - a simple craft for children
So, we continue to decorate the apartment. There is a garland, there is a wreath. Something is missing? Oh, of course, Christmas trees! If you prefer to display a large forest beauty for the New Year holidays, it doesn’t matter. By the way, read where to buy a live Christmas tree in Minsk. Small paper Christmas trees will be a great additional decorative element, and they can also be used as small souvenirs for guests!
Christmas tree toy “Christmas tree” - decorating the New Year tree with children
A paper Christmas tree doesn’t have to be on a table or somewhere in the house. You can make a craft out of paper, which you can then hang on the Christmas tree itself, and if there is no Christmas tree, then you can simply hang such voluminous paper Christmas trees around the house. The pattern for making a Christmas tree is quite simple, but if you don’t quite understand what the point is, or you simply don’t have time to figure it out, then you can download a ready-made template.
DIY corrugated paper Christmas tree for the New Year
A very cute Christmas tree can be made from corrugated paper. This paper craft looks very realistic, and is quick and easy to do.
Making a Japanese-style Christmas tree with your own hands
If you are still interested in a paper Christmas tree, but want to make something unusual, then take advantage of this master class.
Christmas tree garland for the ceiling - how to make it yourself
The Christmas tree does not have to stand on the floor; it can also be hung from the ceiling. An excellent Christmas tree garland can be made from plain paper.
Miniature Christmas trees made of paper for New Year's table decor
How to distinguish a New Year's table from a regular holiday one? Everything is correct! By thematic decorative elements. Find out how to make a suitable New Year's dessert here.
Making a movable Christmas tree with your own hands from paper
Do you want more master classes on making a Christmas tree out of paper? See this article.
Carnival mask
This craft will be useful for a child for a New Year's party in kindergarten or school. The mask can become part of a carnival costume, and the child can make it himself, focusing on his taste. You can make a mask of a cat, dog, mouse or fairy.
It is enough to have thick cardboard on hand, from which you should cut out a mask in the shape of the child’s face, and then cut holes for the eyes. The blank can be painted in different colors, beads, rhinestones can be glued on, or an animal’s face can be drawn. The mustache can be made from fishing line or drawn with a felt-tip pen.
New Year's bouquets made of paper - decorating the house for the New Year with paper flowers
Simple paper flowers
In winter, wildflowers cannot be found, even in flower shops. But there’s nothing to worry about, you can make flowers out of paper with your own hands. And our step-by-step master class will help you with this.
Corrugated paper flowers
You can make a wide variety of flowers from paper, the whole secret is in cutting out the ends.
Making paper roses with your own hands
Craft paper flowers - how to make them yourself
A New Year's gift must be in beautiful packaging. In my opinion, the gift itself is not so important as the intrigue around it. After all, it is this intrigue that will remain in the memory, this pleasant expectation and unfolding of the paper. Use our DIY paper flower making pattern and decorate gifts for loved ones.
You won't be full of flowers
Corrugated or crepe paper is an excellent material for creativity. It is very pliable, which makes it possible to make three-dimensional products from it. As a rule, these are different flower arrangements, but handicraftsmen know how to make more interesting things from such paper, for example, fruits and vegetables.
Such crafts are used to create compositions at exhibitions, they decorate children's rooms, play areas in kindergartens and schools. There are different types of crepe paper. It differs from each other not only in the shade of the sheets, but also in their density. Thin paper is an ideal solution for miniature crafts. It fits well into folds and is easy to form into different shapes. It is better to make not small crafts from thick, hard corrugated paper, but large, voluminous works.
Their details are not deformed, and the figure itself will always look neat. Corrugated paper cabbage is made from both thin sheets and thick ones, but smaller crafts are better made from thin material, and for large leaves you need to choose the best quality crepe paper. To make the cabbage head look more realistic, you need to use paper of several shades, or find products with gradations of color.
New Year's stars made of paper - step-by-step MKs
Composite volumetric star made of paper - MK + diagram
A composite paper star will be an excellent decoration for the New Year. You can download the ready-made template for gluing below.
A simple volumetric star made of paper + diagram
Nowadays, you won’t surprise anyone with ordinary paper cutouts. Volume crafts are much more delightful. This master class describes a step-by-step scheme for creating a simple three-dimensional star. You can download a ready-made template with a large, medium and small star using the link below.
DIY double-sided paper star + Scheme
It’s quite difficult to imagine New Year’s decor without all sorts of variations on the theme of stars. In this master class you will learn how to make a three-dimensional double-sided star out of paper with your own hands. You can download the finished diagram below.
DIY New Year's star using origami technique
Step-by-step diagram for creating an origami star with your own hands. You can decorate the top of the Christmas tree with such a star, you can simply create a festive atmosphere in your home, or you can combine it into one large garland.
You can make the base yourself, as in the first picture. Or you can download a ready-made pentagon blank and depending on the size of the pentagon the size of the finished star will change.
Making a big star out of paper with your own hands
If you want to make a large New Year's star to decorate a wall from paper tubes, then this master class is especially for you!
Birthday number
To decorate a photo zone for a birthday celebration, you can make a beautiful large number out of cardboard with your own hands and decorate it with corrugated paper using the cutting technique.
To work you need:
- Crepe paper in two colors - soft lilac and pink;
- Scissors;
- Glue;
- Cardboard;
- A simple pencil.
The working process:
- Cut out the required number or two numbers from a large sheet of cardboard.
- Squares measuring 3/3 cm are cut from paper rolls. If you want a more voluminous product, then the side size of the squares is increased to 5 cm.
- Using a stick from a brush or a rod from a pen, make tubes and glue one at a time, without removing them from the stick, onto the front part of the workpiece.
- Using the trimming technique, fill the upper part of the numbers with lilac and the lower part with pink (they move to another color smoothly, mixing them at the same level).
A beautiful large number is hung on the wall or placed “standing” on a shelf. A great idea for creating a photo zone with your own hands.
Paper cones for the Christmas tree
Do-it-yourself corrugated paper cones - step-by-step MK
A very themed New Year's craft made from crimple paper. This paper cone looks very natural and is quite difficult to distinguish, especially if it is used as decoration. With our master class you can easily cope with such a paper craft.
Cone made of colored paper
There is another technique for creating a paper cone with your own hands. This method is more labor-intensive and will take you longer. In addition, to create such a New Year's craft you will need: paper, foam blank, a lot of safety pins, ribbon and beads for decoration. However, if you have the time and desire, then pay special attention to this pattern for making a cone, especially if you want to make an impression.
New Year's craft cone made of paper circles
In continuation of New Year's paper crafts, I would like to offer you another scheme for making paper cones. In addition to paper circles, you will need an oval or round blank, glue and spruce branches for decoration.
Cone made of paper strips folded like an accordion
New Year's paper balls
Christmas ball made from strips of paper
It is customary to decorate the New Year tree with toys, but these toys do not necessarily have to be purchased. It's even better if they are made by yourself. What could be easier than making a paper Christmas tree toy? Use our step-by-step instructions and make your own Christmas ball out of paper.
Volumetric ball for the Christmas tree made of paper circles
New Year's ball using origami technique step by step
You can make very special crafts from paper using the Japanese origami technique. Our step-by-step master class will help you create a New Year's ball out of paper, which can be used to decorate both a room and a Christmas tree.
DIY prickly paper ball
DIY volumetric ball for a Christmas tree made of paper circles
Easy-to-make New Year's decorations can be made from paper. Our master class gives an example with a ball, but these can also be other shapes: hearts, stars, Christmas trees and much more. You can download ready-made templates below.
A ball of paper strips - a diagram for making a craft with a photo
Want more Christmas ball ideas? See:
Idea for a newborn photo shoot
To make a huge head of cabbage in which a small child could be placed, you need to prepare large pieces of paper - approximately 50x50 cm. For the best result, it is better to use material of 3-4 shades. Light yellow or light green is suitable for the central part, light green for the middle, and herbal for the outer leaves.
The corners of the squares are first rounded with scissors, then you need to manually stretch the paper a little at the top. The center of the head of cabbage is made not from paper, but from a soft pillow or blanket rolled into a ball. The leaves are wrapped around a soft base so that they do not touch the baby.
Paper snowflakes
A simple diagram of a three-dimensional snowflake made of paper - step-by-step MK
Openwork volumetric snowflake made of paper + diagram
New Year's snowflake on a window made of colored paper
How to make a voluminous paper snowflake with your own hands - step-by-step instructions
At your service is a step-by-step diagram for making a three-dimensional paper snowflake. Follow the instructions and you will definitely get such a miracle.
Do-it-yourself large volumetric paper snowflake
Another great option for decorating an apartment with your own hands is a large voluminous snowflake on the wall. There can be not just one snowflake, but a whole ensemble. Plus, this Christmas background will make for great photos!
By the way, you can find more ideas for Snowflakes in this article.
Christmas tree decorations made of paper
DIY Christmas tree crafts - step-by-step master class + diagram
Simple Christmas tree toy DIY paper lantern
Very simple, but incredibly cute three-dimensional lanterns can be made from ordinary colored paper. Even children can handle this craft, so feel free to get to work if you have little helpers. Well, if not, then you can handle it yourself!
Christmas tree toy made of paper rings - step-by-step MK
Christmas tree toy House made of paper
New Year's Christmas tree decorations diamond crystals + diagram
Download ready-made patterns and make your own diamond crystals from paper.
New Year's deer on the Christmas tree - master class and diagram
Paper Christmas tree lanterns step by step with photos
Mini angel made of paper for a Christmas tree with your own hands
Cute DIY paper angels - MK with diagram
Do-it-yourself geometric Christmas tree decorations made of paper + diagram
A wide variety of decorative elements can be made from plain paper, just download the ready-made diagram, print it, cut it out and glue it. A wonderful New Year's paper craft is ready!
DIY New Year's lantern: decorate the New Year's tree with paper toys
You can make a simple and original Chinese lantern with your own hands using our ready-made diagram.
Miniature wreath using origami technique for a Christmas tree
Master class: do-it-yourself voluminous paper house for a Christmas tree
See even more paper Christmas tree decorations here.
Corrugated cardboard toys
Corrugated material is great for creativity. Working with it does not require specific knowledge and skills, and Christmas and New Year decorations turn out to be original and funny. You don’t need any special tools either; you only need glue, scissors and cardboard at hand.
If you cut cardboard into strips, you can provide yourself with a creative flight and make several Christmas tree decorations at once. You can start with the hero of the New Year's celebration - spruce. To make it, you need to coat strips of corrugated cardboard with glue and wrap it around a toothpick. The number of rolls depends on the desired number of tiers on the Christmas tree. All prepared elements will need to be glued together, reducing the number of rolls in each subsequent row. You need to glue a loop to the last element so that there is something to hang the completed Christmas tree from. It is better to take green cardboard for spruce, or, in extreme cases, paint it. The Christmas tree can be decorated with colored beads or elements of Christmas tree rain. It all depends on imagination and available materials.
A bell made of corrugated cardboard should be made according to the same principle. Corrugated cardboard is cut into a long strip and wound into a tight ring. In this case, it is necessary to form a bell, loosening the twisting density and forming a rectangular bottom of the toy.
A cardboard snowman is also assembled from prepared parts. A snowman needs a torso, two legs, two arms, a hat and a scarf. It is better to make a hat colored, just like a scarf. The parts are connected to each other using glue. The eyes will need to be made from beads, a nose from a thin strip of paper and a nose will need to be formed. This New Year's toy can be given to small children.
New Year's crafts toys from paper cones: templates
Make simple paper cone toys with your kids. All you need to do is print the template and glue it together. If it is not possible to print the blank, make a toy yourself: roll a cone out of paper, after painting it.
3D star
You can draw such a star yourself or find a template on the Internet. The finished template should be transferred to shiny paper and cut out. All rays of the star should be bent and glued in a special way. Two stars of different colors should be glued together, shifting the rays. You need to glue a thread or a shiny rope to the finished toy.
DIY Christmas packaging
Gift packaging “Big Candy”
You can make completely unexpected crafts from paper, including gift boxes. And not just boxes, but in the form of delicious sweets. For such a gift box you will need: a cardboard cylinder, colored paper, glue, scissors, satin ribbon.
Original packaging from a regular paper bag
Continuing the question of gift wrapping, we would like to offer you another budget, but very charming option. You can make such a gift elf with your own hands using our master class.
Festive packaging “Santa Hat” – step-by-step photo master class
Here is another option for original DIY New Year's gift packaging.
Need more gift wrapping ideas? See this material.
What else can you make from paper?
Carnival masks made of paper
The list of New Year's paper crafts must include carnival masks. Well, what New Year's party can do without masks? That's right, none! In fact, there are a lot of options for making paper masks, and if you use your imagination, you can make a lot of wonderful crafts!
Sample
More ideas for New Year's masks here.
New Year templates for a photo shoot
Note! The templates are very large and of good quality, so downloading may take some time.
DIY paper vase: diagram + step-by-step master class
You can decorate your house not only with standard snowflakes or stars. You can make such a wonderful vase out of paper. Download the finished diagram and assemble the vase following the instructions in the master class.
Decorating New Year's candies: Santa Claus's reindeer
New Year's paper craft Bow - step-by-step MK with photo
Paper bow for decorating gifts - diagram
Volumetric bow using origami technique for decorating New Year's gifts
Original DIY New Year's card
You can make not only flat or three-dimensional crafts from paper, but also movable ones. With our ready-made scheme, you can make a postcard with an encrypted greeting or message. Such an unusual gift will delight not only children, but also adults! You can download the finished diagram below.
By the way, we have a cool article on How to make New Year cards with your own hands.
Volumetric paper craft Heart using origami technique
Origami snowman - step-by-step diagram with photos
There are never too many snowmen. More crafts here.
Easy paper craft for kids - Santa star
Santa Claus made of colored paper
Or this cool craft can be made from ordinary colored paper.
DIY Christmas craft paper ball “Mistletoe”
You can make this mistletoe ball out of paper with your own hands using ready-made cutting templates. Be patient and have a New Year's mood!
Topiary
In order to make a tree of happiness using the trimming technique, you need to take:
- Red crepe paper;
- A stick-twig;
- Two sheets of office paper;
- White napkins;
- White threads;
- A mayonnaise bucket (or a miniature flower pot);
- Scissors;
- Hot melt adhesive and PVA;
- Dry building plaster;
- Water.
How to do it step by step:
- Crumple two sheets of office paper into a ball.
- Cover the lump with napkins and wrap it with white thread.
- Place a lump on a stick.
- Dilute plaster with water to the consistency of sour cream.
- Insert a twig with a ball into the plaster mixture. Wait 10-15 minutes until the mass in the pot hardens.
- Next, you can start decorating the paper ball with corrugated paper using the trimming technique.
- Fill the entire ball.
If desired, the topiary is decorated with pearl-shaped beads.
