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70 Creative DIY Papercraft Projects

From Simple Skeletal Decor to Pizza Box Computer Docks

— December 6, 2012 — Eco
Make sure you have your scissors close by because after viewing these creative DIY papercraft designs, you're going to want to cut paper until you drop.

These thrifty pieces encourage you to tap into your artistic nature, cutting on the dotted guidelines and forming nifty characters or gadgets. With the help of the tutorials and templates from some of the origami and crafting gurus, you will be able to create your own mini cubed superhero to protect you from danger. There is even a tutorial to make a paper digital camera to hang around your neck similar to the celebrity paparazzi that you aspire to be like.

When you find yourself inside on a rainy day, take a gander at this collection of creative DIY papercraft projects.
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Presidential Papercrafts
Presidential Papercrafts
The DIY Obama Icon
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Creative Crafty Coffers
Creative Crafty Coffers
Rob Ives' DIY Paper Safe Boasts a Working Combination Lock
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Retro Console Papercrafts
Retro Console Papercrafts
Alexis Huret Designs a Hip Nintendo Entertainment System Monster
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Make Your Own Paper R2-D2 Mailbox For Free
Make Your Own Paper R2-D2 Mailbox For Free
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Otherworldly Papercraft Projects
Otherworldly Papercraft Projects
DIY Alien Paper Toys Put the 'ET' in Entertainment
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Angry Paper Toys
Angry Paper Toys
BoomBox Head is a Figure That You Print From Your Computer
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Cereal Box Transformers
Cereal Box Transformers
Transform Yourself with the DIY Optimus Prime Costume
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Political Origami
Political Origami
Craft Your Own George Bush
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Origami Internet Logos
Origami Internet Logos
Geektastic Icons Given a Classic Papercraft Makeover
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DIY Papercraft Gemstones
DIY Papercraft Gemstones
The pigr 100ct Diamond Ring is a Modern Take on Opulence
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3D City Postcards
3D City Postcards
Fred Flare 'New York' Papercraft Stationery
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Papercraft Idols
Papercraft Idols
DIY BushDoctor Does Your Bidding
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Origami for Dummies
Origami for Dummies
DIY Creations with This is Origami by Magdalena Czarnecki
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Undead Origami
Undead Origami
The ThinkGeek Build-a-Zombie Calendar is Spooky Papercraft Perfection
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Exquisite Origami
Exquisite Origami
Robert J. Lang's Intensely Intricate Papercraft Creations
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Disastrous Papercrafts
Disastrous Papercrafts
Spitefuls DIY Disaster Dioramas Add New Tragedies (UPDATE)
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Upcycled Festive Tannenbaums
Upcycled Festive Tannenbaums
A 'Makedo Kit' Will Help You Create a Cardboard Christmas Tree
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Paper Steak
Paper Steak
Replica Food by Papercraft
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Literal Sheet Music
Literal Sheet Music
The DIY Paper Guitar is the Perfect Project for the Holiday Break
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DIY Cardboard Ramps
DIY Cardboard Ramps
The 'Made by Joel' Marble Ramp is a Simple Project for Any Child
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Bizarre Paper Figures
Bizarre Paper Figures
DIY 'Foldskool Heroes' Includes Rotting Birds, Frankenstein and Cavemen
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Paper Accessory Kits
Paper Accessory Kits
Fashion Origami Sets Combine Crafting and Jewelry
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Pixelated Geeky Crafts
Pixelated Geeky Crafts
The DIY Space Invaders Pixelated Paper Art is a Homage
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DIY Cult Character Cut-Outs
DIY Cult Character Cut-Outs
Make Your Own Arrested Development Paper Dolls
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Cardboard SLR
Cardboard SLR
a Single Reflex Camera Made of Cardboard
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DIY Papercraft Instruments
DIY Papercraft Instruments
The PePaKuRa Papercraft Instruments Stun With Realism
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DIY Status Bags
DIY Status Bags
Printable Hermes Kelly
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Simple DIY Skeletal Decor
Simple DIY Skeletal Decor
Build the Papercraft Skeleton for a Fun Halloween Activity
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DIY 3D Greetings
DIY 3D Greetings
Build Your Own New York Postcards
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DIY Crafty Spacecrafts
DIY Crafty Spacecrafts
Fan's Papercraft Starcraft 2 Replicas are Out of This World
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Whimsical Cartoon Papercrafts
Whimsical Cartoon Papercrafts
Amazing Customized DIY Toys by Matt Hawkins
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Papercraft Robots
Papercraft Robots
Shin Tanaka Collaborates with Giant Robot Magazine for These Toy Bots
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DIY Punch-Hole Greeting Cards
DIY Punch-Hole Greeting Cards
A Few Hanging Chads Are All That Separate X-Mas From V-Day
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Carefully Constructed Cameras
Carefully Constructed Cameras
The Papercraft Leica Cam is Delicate Yet Usable
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DIY Sci-Fi Paper Art
DIY Sci-Fi Paper Art
Shunichi Makino Designs Eco-Friendly Models and Shares the How-To
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Collaborative Papercraft Toys
Collaborative Papercraft Toys
Muji and LEGO Rethink Paper-Punchers and Toy Blocks
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Couture Paper Bangles
Couture Paper Bangles
The DIY Hermes ‘Dog Collar' Bracelet Adds Flair
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Nintendo Board Games
Nintendo Board Games
Super Mario World by Ashley Buerkett is a 3D Masterpiece
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Onyx Papercraft Craniums
Onyx Papercraft Craniums
The D-Sturbed Paper Skull Lets You Assemble a Skeletal Human Head
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DIY Hipster Dress-Up Dolls
DIY Hipster Dress-Up Dolls
Markus Olhafen Crafts a Special Project for His Girlfriend
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DIY Hardcover Timpieces
DIY Hardcover Timpieces
Brit Morin Shows How to Turn Old Books Into Neat Clocks
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DIY Paper Heroes
DIY Paper Heroes
Cubee Craft
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Cardboard Sneaker Packaging
Cardboard Sneaker Packaging
The Air Jordan XIV Pizza Box Offers a Blueprint for the Shoe
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Budget-Friendly DIY Toys
Budget-Friendly DIY Toys
Free Papercraft Projects to Print and Assemble
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DIY Paper Flower Holders
DIY Paper Flower Holders
The Paperse Vase by Cauca Adds a Personal Touch to Special Gestures
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Star Wars Papercrafts
Star Wars Papercrafts
Giant C-3PO Model is Intricate and Intense
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DIY Foldable, Functional, Furniture For Kids... And It's Free!
DIY Foldable, Functional, Furniture For Kids... And It's Free!
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DIY Christmas Village Decorations
DIY Christmas Village Decorations
Personalize Your December 25th with this Cute DIY Holiday Decor
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DIY Dinosaur Designs
DIY Dinosaur Designs
Create Your Own Prehistoric Creature with the Cardboard T-Rex Kit
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Printable DIY Papercrafts
Printable DIY Papercrafts
The Mel Stringer Etsy Shop Offers Instantaneous Creativity
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DIY Fiery Avian Models
DIY Fiery Avian Models
Learn to Make Your Very Own Angry Birds Papercraft
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Recycled Paper Roll Visages
Recycled Paper Roll Visages
Junior Fritz Jacquet Sculpts Origami Faces Using Toilet Products
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DIY Cardboard Kids Chairs
DIY Cardboard Kids Chairs
Finish Your Self Junior
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Papercraft Puzzles
Papercraft Puzzles
Prof. George W. Hart Creates the 'Frabjous' Out of Cardboard
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DIY Corrugated Creatures
DIY Corrugated Creatures
The Herokid Magic Box is an Easily-Assembled Box Buddy
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DIY Cardboard Clocks
DIY Cardboard Clocks
Cardboard Clocks by John Helgi Holmgeirsson Makes You Work for Your Time
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DIY Sci-Fi Helmets
DIY Sci-Fi Helmets
Create Your Very Own Star Wars Clone Trooper Helmet
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DIY Paper Jack-O'-Lanterns
DIY Paper Jack-O'-Lanterns
Recycled Book Pumpkin Decorations are Halloween Decor without the Mess
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DIY Paperbots
DIY Paperbots
Create Your Own Papercraft Gundam Using Simple Instructions
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Killer Papercrafts
Killer Papercrafts
Postleferguson's DIY Weapons, From Paper Grenades to Uzis
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DIY Pop-Ups
DIY Pop-Ups
Kirigami Paper Cutting Patterns for Crafting Projects
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DIY Fashion Accessories
DIY Fashion Accessories
These Origami Earrings by Cynthia Devening are a Great Way to Recycle
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DIY Faux Taxidermy
DIY Faux Taxidermy
The Medium Cardboard Elephant Gives Your Home an Animalistic Vibe
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DIY Sci-Fi Snowflakes
DIY Sci-Fi Snowflakes
These Star Wars Snowflakes Add an Intergalactic Feel to Your Holiday Decor
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Pop-Out Paper Jewelry
Pop-Out Paper Jewelry
DIY Folding Floral Rings For Every Month of the Year
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DIY Computer Docks
DIY Computer Docks
The Pizza Box Laptop Stand by Ilya Andreev is Fast Food for Technology
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Electronic Cardboard Creatures
Electronic Cardboard Creatures
The AREA + Eco DIY Collection is Endearing and Economical
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Ombre-Shaded Chandeliers
Ombre-Shaded Chandeliers
This Hey Gorgeous DIY Project Will Add Subtle Color to Your Abode
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DIY Paper Speakers
DIY Paper Speakers
The Plywood iVictrola Design for iPhones is a Fun Project
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Romantic Geeky Cards
Romantic Geeky Cards
The Valentines Pixelated Popup Card is a DIY Display of Love
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