A lot of times, decorative paper products are very environmentally friendly, often made using recycled newspapers, magazines and discarded materials that are repurposed and given new life.
With digital media fast on the rise, paper is becoming a more artistic medium, serving aesthetic rather than functional purposes. Because of it's thin nature, the material is often used to create elaborate artworks and voluminous designs that are light and have a dainty appearance, swaying in the breeze and responding to touch. Some artists defy this quality and use stacks of paper to create sturdy sculptures that they carve into.
Many decorative paper products are possible for anyone to make right in their homes, with plenty of DIY project tutorials and templates available that only require some glue, scissors and a bit of creativity.
101 Decorative Paper Products
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Patterned Paper Necklaces
The Logical Art 'Air Tattoos' are Delicate and Stylish
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DIY Love Origami
Create 3D Valentine Hearts for That Special Someone
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Expandable Slinky Art
The Li Hongbo Accordion-like Sculptures are Made Entirely with Paper
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Paper Iceberg Installations
What Lies Beneath by Gabby O'Connor Embodies the Essence of Antarctica
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Toilet Paper Wall Installations
Sakir Gokcebag Creates Stunning Art Made from Bathroom Tissues
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Paper Garden Installations
Ocean of Flowers by Li Hongbo is Inspired by Chinese Festival Decor
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Anime Papercraft Scenes
Paperchild by Lowra Depicts 2D Characters Interacting in a 3D World
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Paper Plumage Garments
The Paper Wedding Dress by Dana Jasinkevica and Dita Enikova is Elaborate
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Hyper-Real Paper Bird Sculptures
Fly Away with the Diana Beltran Herrera Birds Made of Paper (UPDA
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Undulating Ceiling Installations
Paper Chandeliers by Cristina Parreno Architecture is Spectacular
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Sprawling Tabloid Exhibits
The Yun-Woo Choi Newspaper Sculptures Are Made with Paper
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Fragile Melancholic Damsel Depictions
Loui Jover Illustrates Despondent Females on Vintage Books
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Foldable Avante-Garde Lighting
The Pop-Up Corner Light Unfolds into a Fully Functional Lamp
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Crumpled Papercraft Captures
Origamis by Marc Fichou is Superimposed on Folded Paper
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Delicate Paper Party Decor
These New Year’s Garlands Add an Elegant Touch to Festive Decorat
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Avocado Crate Lighting
The Recycled Pendant Lamps by Kelly Caruso is Full of Rustic Texture
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Illusory Origami Illuminators
Pop Up Lighting Expresses its Inner Animal Once Switched On
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DIY Paper Cup Lights
This Totally Love It Garland is Cost-Effective and Chic
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Moving Origami Mosaics
Kota Hiratsuka Crafts Colorful Geometric Origami Art
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Storybook-Like Lamps
The Pop-Up Light by Well Well Designers is Made for Corners
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Comprehensive Cardboard Cities
The Country Cardboardia is Ever-Expanding and Completely Crafty
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Paper-Mache Movie Scenes
The Rodolfo Moraga 'The Role Of Pinatas' Series Presents Famous Flicks
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Kaleidoscopic Paper Art
To the Power Of by Jen Stark is Full of Colorful Portals
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Storyline Shadow Canvases
Daniel Zeller Creates Beautiful Limbo-Inspired Art with LED Lights
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Pixalated Magazine Sculptures
The Yun-Woo Choi Art Pieces are Phenomenal 3D Installations
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DIY Accessory Snowflake Ornaments
Mitten Christmas Tree Decorations are Made from Paper
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Folding Paper Furniture
The Lightweight Paper Table That Folds Away Like Origami
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DIY Love Stationary
The Woven Heart Card is a Crafty Handmade Valentine Card
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DIY Origami Ornaments
The Minieco Paper Templates Make for Easy DIY Decor
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Papercraft Trash Sculptures
Carly Fischer Recreates Common Garbage to Litter Gallery Floors With
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3D Geometric Mosaics
Artist Kota Hiratsuka Creates Dizzying Pieces
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Dimensional Cutout Installations
Liz Miller's Paper Design Blurs the Lines Between 2D and 3D
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Toilet Paper Artwork
Artist Sakir Gokcebag Makes Stunning Designs from Paper Roll
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Planted Paper Lanterns
The Hanji Flora Lamps Combine Nature with Lighting
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Sustainable Holographic Sculptures
The Kustaa Saksi Paper Installation Plays With Perception
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Planetary Origami Gardens
The Geographia Globe Art Installation is Like a Giant Chandelier
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Scenic Paper Cutouts
Jimmy Brunt Creates Artwork with Extreme Detail
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Collapsible Papercraft Lighting
Jiangmei Wu's Origami Light Fixtures Burst with Luminescent Rays
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Toilet Paper Trees
The TP Tree Blooms in Your Bathroom
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Intricate Paper Graffiti
The Street Artist Rubbish Uses Other People's Garbage to Make Fine Art
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Pinched Pitcher Vases
The Tyvek Vase is a Lovely Sculptural Item Intended as a Temporary Wrapper
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Colorful Offcut Avians
The Leather Parrot by Zim and Zou is Seemingly Realistic
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Color-by-Number Lighting
The T 1895 Lamp by Bernardita Marambio is a DIY Project
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Butterfly-Bombed Street Art
Tasha Lewis Butterfly Installations Swarm Indianapolis
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Origami Swarm Installations
Together We Are Greater by Jacqui Symons is Like a School of Fish
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Folded Animal Illuminators
These Paper Lamps Are Adorably Shaped and Ready to Light Up a Room
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Handheld Heirloom Decor
The Eight Emperors Collection Offer a Sense of Wonder
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Cement-Mounted Sea Creatures
The Monsta Flipper Installation Introduces Aquatic Street Art
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Stacked Literature Installations
The Biografias VI by Alicia Martín Sculpture Embraces Knowle
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Rainbow Graffiti Papercraft
The New Mademoiselle Maurice Urban Origami Installations are Crafty
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Paper Cut-Out Graffiti
The Miriam Londono Artwork Layers Paper Words to Create Textiles
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Delicately Detailed Paper Art
These Paper-Made Creations by Karen Bit Vejle Resemble Lace Patterns
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3D Narrative Paper Scenes
The Jodi Harvey-Brown Book Sculptures are Thrillingly Adventurous
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Crystalline Floor Lighting
The Luksfera Lamp by TO DO Product Design Has an Organic Form
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Upcycled Explorer Lights
The Egg of Columbus Turns Paper Pulp into Contemporary Lighting Fixtures
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Stained Glass-Inspired Artwork
Artist Eric Standley Creates Stunningly Intricate Paper Sculptures
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Overlapping Origami Stars
Byriah Loper Origami Art is Modular and Colorful
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Cosmic Origami Artwork
Joanie Lemercier Projects Light Effects on 3D Origami Art
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Snow Cone Party Decorations
The ‘Creature Comforts’ Garland is Incredibly Surreal
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Paper-Sculpted Gaming Statues
Destro2k Crafts These 3d Video Game Sculptures from Paper
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Paper Cut Psychedelic Sculptures
Artist Francesca Pastine Mesmerizes with Cut Paper Sculptures
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DIY Zen Gardens
The Cardboard Bonsai Tree Helps You Stay Calm and Focused
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Cascading Kinder Chandeliers
The Jenna Bee Paper Creations Collection is Vibrantly Modern
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DIY Cartoon Wall Treatments
Create your Own Color Scheme with Burgerdoodle Color-In Wallpaper
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Game Fanatic Paper Figurines
George Alexopoulos Crafts Awesome Cartoon Character Desk Buddies
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Suspended Rainbow Decor
The Spektral Paper Mobile Adds Festive Color to Any Room
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Contrasted Cartoon Collages
The Eiko Ojala Illustrations are Made Using Paper Cutouts
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Intricate Cash Trees
Yuken Teruya 'Green Economy' Series is Elaborate
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Cootie Catcher Cartons
Tea Smile Packaging is Playfully Assembled Origami-Style
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Vibrantly Abstract Paper Portraits
Virtual Horizons by Mowgli Omari Has a Three Dimensional Appeal
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Recycled Cardboard Toys
Paperpod Offers Eco-Friendly Furniture and Playhouses
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Dapper Novel Accessories
The Original Paperback Bow Tie is for the Perfect Gentleman
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Piled Paper Sculptures
Artist Bianca Chang Carves Paper with a Surgical Knife
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Storytelling Paper Cityscapes
Beatrice Coron's 'Papercuts' Collection Features Silhouettes
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Pretty Paper Rainbow Headpieces
The 'Rainbow Fascinator' is a Fun DIY St. Patrick's Day Accessory
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Playful Paper Portraits
Nathalie Boutté Constructs Illustrations by Simply Cutting and Pastin
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Intricate Maze Art
Japanese Father Spends Seven Years Designing Hyper-Detailed Maze
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Crinkled Paper Taxidermy
These Ivar Theorin Animal Busts are Intricately Constructed
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Perceptively Magnified Leaf Sculptures
Kaarina Kaikkonen's Space is Built Through Ant Perspective
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Intricate Geometric Paper Sculptures
The Matthew Shlian Creations are Incredibly Surreal
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Illustrated Paper Pavilions
The Stockholm Pavilion by Kustaa Saksi and Gert Wingårdh is Decei
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Origami Inspired Wall Hangers
The Fly Clothing Hook by Elisa Honkanen Has a Kid-Friendly Concept
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Educating Paper-Crafted Posters
The 'El ingenioso Don Quijote de la Mancha' Cover is Educational
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Animal Lampshade Kits
These DIY Paper Lanterns Feature Cool Illuminated Critters
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Upcycled Paper Bag Bouquets
These Creative Roses are Made From Recycled Paper Bags
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Simple DIY Skeletal Decor
Build the Papercraft Skeleton for a Fun Halloween Activity
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Perforated Newspaper Artworks
Donna Ruff Carves Intricate Artworks from Old Newspapers
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Floral Wrapping Paper Lighting
The DIY Christmas Fairy Lights Recycle Your Scraps of Holiday Wrap
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Newspaper Printed Pumpkins
The Decoupage Pumpkin is Great for News Hungry Halloween Lovers
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Fluttering Butterfly Collages
Will and Caro Bring New Life to Their Collaboration
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Misplaced Materials Photography
Dan Bradica Constructions Look at Objects That Don't Belong
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Pixelated Overcast Installations
The Cloudy House by Tomas Saraceno Both Reveals and Obscures
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Stratified Sliced Tissue Rolls
The Ana Bidart Carved Paper Project is Delicately Decorative
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Musically Crafted Holiday Decor
The Vintage Paper Christmas Tree is an Homage to Spiritual Hymns
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Playful Paper Animal Kits
Unleash the Kid Inside with the Brave Paper Face Paper Toy Kits
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Quirky Personified Lunch Bags
The 'Disney Family Fun' Paper Gargoyles Project is Great for Kids
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Blooming Valentine's Suckers
These DIY Lollipop Flowers are the Ultimate Last Minute Valentines Gi
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Iconic Painting Papercrafts
Andrea Russo Has Recreated The Great Wave off Kanagawa
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Galactic City Illustrations
The New York Moon Does an Outer Space Rendition of the Metropolis
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DIY Umbrella Wreaths
This Tropical Drink Accessory Decor by Family Chic is Unorthodox
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Bookish Giraffe Sculptures
Artist Jean-Michel Rubio Uses Literature to Create 6 Foot Artwork
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These Photos by Katerina Plotnikova Reference Iconic Folklore
Suicidal Astronaut Captures
Sara Phillips and Neil DeCosta's Astronaut Photography is Morbid
Inexpensive Diy Hair Cuts
The InstaMakeover Trim Hair is Affordable and Easily Executed
Snow-Speckled Scene Photography
Petros Koublis's Landscape Photography Series is Frosty
Hand-Painted Hybrid Photography
Photographer Alexandra Valenti Enhances Old Photography
Papercraft Table Racks
The Origami Table's Folded Surface Forms a Flexible Storage Solution
Gear-Shaped Lamps
The Schproket Light by Christopher Moulder is Magically Industrial
Novel Paper Sculptures
From Within a Book by Emma Taylor Pays Tribute to the Printed Word
Illuminated Glass Skulls
Artist Eric Franklin Creates Creepy Glowing Sculptures
Composer-Inspired Valentine Cards
The New York Philharmonic Orchestra Has Your Back for V-Day
Sprawling Tabloid Exhibits
The Yun-Woo Choi Newspaper Sculptures Are Made with Paper
Giant Ball Installations
'Two Younger Women Come In And Pull Out A Table' is Colorfully Quirky
Surrealist Staircase Installations
Beautiful Steps by Lang-Baumann Spiral with Surrealism
Plaited Paper Packaging
Simone Cookies Branding is Winsomely Woven for a Homemade Image
Shoe Brand-Inspired Exhibits (UPDATE)
The Flyknit Collective Features Art Inspired by Nike Shoes
Nature-Decorating Artworks
Norm Magnusson Paints the World One Leaf, Rock and Twig at a Time
Self-Disguising Portraits
Photography Series Die Lampe Hides the Subject's Identity
Enigmatic Blossoming Portraits
Photographer Paul Lange Amazes with the Big Bloom Series
Blooming Atrium Installations
The Flower Lanterns by Ballistic Architecture Machine Hover Annually
Beautifully Bundled Food Photography
'The Perfect Pairings' by Kyle Dreier Boasts Delicious Combos
Matriarchal Life Captures
Romy Kaas Depicts Her Family in a Portrait Photography Series
Paint Drip Installations
The Malanie Rothschild Exhibit Splatters Materials on to Canvas
Underwater Pollution Installations
Trash in the Ocean Becomes Part of a Scuba Diving Art Project
Ornate Geometric Installations
Artist Simeon Nelson Plays with Conflicting Art Forms
Playful Paper Prop Lookbooks
The Sonia by Sonia Rykiel FW13 Catalog is Fun and Quirky
Sugar-Made Lighting
The Suesslicht Lamp by Voxel Studio Both Looks and Tastes Sweet
Growing Grass Rings
The HAF Eco-Friendly Jewelry Collection is Lusciously Green
Witty Linguistic Love Notes
These Nerdy Valentine's Cards Express Grammatically Correct Love
Luminous Cloud Installations
Mason Studio Produces an Alternative Lit Cloud Exhibit
Floating Origami Structures
The Lifeboat Exhibit Was Made for Australia's Sculpture by the Sea
Literary War Zone Portraits
The Sarah Fretwell The Truth Told Project Depicts Life Through Art
DIY Love Stationary
The Woven Heart Card is a Crafty Handmade Valentine Card
Papercraft Trash Sculptures
Carly Fischer Recreates Common Garbage to Litter Gallery Floors With
3D Geometric Mosaics
Artist Kota Hiratsuka Creates Dizzying Pieces
Wall of Fans Installations
Flow 5.0 by Daan Roosegaarde Keeps Things Incredibly Cool
Toilet Paper Artwork
Artist Sakir Gokcebag Makes Stunning Designs from Paper Roll
Excavated Sculpture Installations
Artist Shan Hur Turns Galleries into Archeological Sites
Skeletal Comic Street Art
Nychos Designs Cheerfully Morbid Cartoon Graffiti Art
Sustainable Holographic Sculptures
The Kustaa Saksi Paper Installation Plays With Perception
Planetary Origami Gardens
The Geographia Globe Art Installation is Like a Giant Chandelier
Disposable Trash Cans
Yekaterina Shevchenko Designs a Recyclable Garbage Bag
Nature-Inspired Building Blocks
The Mokulock Wood LEGO Bricks are Sophisticated and Eco-Friendly
Engraved Cupid’s Arrows
Send Love Message Arrows as Valentines Cards for Him
Scenic Paper Cutouts
Jimmy Brunt Creates Artwork with Extreme Detail
Folded Flower Sachets
Marseille Leroux Chocolate Packaging Blossoms for an Enchanting Experience
Toilet Paper Trees
The TP Tree Blooms in Your Bathroom
Crafty Heart-Shaped Gifts
These Creative Gift Boxes are Made from Recycled Cardboard
Tonal Technicolor Installations
The Light Show at Hayward Gallery Exhibits Illustrious Art Pieces
Nature-Bound Steel Sculptures
The Zadok Ben-David Installations Are Natural Yet Man-Made
Airborne Pooch Photo Shoots
The NOTPuppy of the NOTCOT Blog is Captured Diving for Balls
Political Floral Portraits
The Hong Yi Depiction of Aung San Suu Kyi is Made of Petals
Arachnid Industrial Illuminators
Framed Collection Lights Emphasize Their Lightbulb Focal Points
Bamboo Camo Kicks
Nike Reveals the New Air Jordan XX8 in a Leafy Colorway
Luxurious Crystal Sculptures
Artist Nicola Bolla Creates Everyday Objects with Swarovski Crystals
Industrial Doll-Like Lighting
The Steampunk Baby Mannequin Lamp is Very Disturbing
Plastered Appendage Installations
'Street Hands' Adorn Barcelona with Disembodied Beggars
Animalistic Cone Lighting
The Yorky Lamp by Hlynur Atlason is as Cute as a Yorkie Puppy
Decaying Candy Floss Installations
Erno-erik Raitanen‘s Work Disintegrates Before Your Very
Sponge-Made Maps
Jeffrey Allen Price Renders the World Using a Common Kitchen Product
Delicately Detailed Paper Art
These Paper-Made Creations by Karen Bit Vejle Resemble Lace Patterns
Inside-Out Art Installations
Mike Newson's Polymorphia Depicts the People Inside of Buildings
Wooden Ball Lighting
The Oo Desk Lamp by Sverre Uhnger is Naturally Geometric
Curiously Dismantled Installations
Artist Damian Oretga Comments on Commodity Consumption
Cheese Scrap Sculptures
Babybel Heads Are Made from the On-the-Go Cheese Snack Wrappers
Vibrant Tape Installations (UPDATE)
Megan Geckler Uses Flagging Tape for This Colorful Display
Propped-uUp Lighting
The Kaji Lamp by Peter Yong Ra Look Like It is Using Crutches
Paint and Paper Installations
The Seripop Project Creates Vibrant Large-Scale Abstract Artwork
Animated Inanimate Object Art
Bence Bakonyi's Modern Levitation Paints an Eerie Picture
Intricately Ornate Glass Slippers
These Amazing Designs are as Delicate as They are Beautiful
Gallery Greenery Photography
Mise En Green by Arden Sherman Explores Museum’s Plant Pieces
Upcycled Motorcycle Lamps
The Classified Moto Lamp is Made From Recycled Motorcycle Scraps
Built-In Hand Dryer Faucets
The Dyson Airblade Tap Washes and Dries Hands in One Shot
Robot Graffiti Artists
This Bot May Be Future of Street Art
Electrical Cord Cityscapes
The City of Melbourne Wire Installation Embraces Modern Infrastructure
Miniature Undergarment Sculptures
The Bra Series by Holly Laws Explores Fragments of Bodies
Galactic Toilet Designs
These Star Wars Decorations Take Your Bathroom Visits to a Far Away Galaxy
Endearing Jenga-Like Lamps
This Manifattura Italiana Illuminator Intricately Requires Assembly
Mushroom-Like Lighting
The Kino Lamps by Emmanuel Gardin are Sculptural and Organic
Contemporary Bouquet Cradles
Flower Garden Carrier Facilitates Careful Arrangement Transportation
Departure-Delaying Mats
The Please Don't Leave Rug Begs Company to Stay
Strung Shoe Installations
Sakir Gökçebag Uses Mundane Objections in His Creation 'Trans-
Quirky Love Struck Editorials
Jason Schwartzman Looks Adorable in BUST Magazine February/March
Yarn-Inspired Lamps
The Knit Light by Mike Serafin is Colorful and Crafty
Tab Light Brighteners
The Vinge Table Lamp Has an Intensity Switch that Swivels 180 Degrees
Melted Metal Sculptures
Drip and Deconstructed by Regardt van der Meulen are Strong and Fragile
Fluorescent Pop Culture Captures
These Designs by Jimi Crayon Showcase Modern Pop References
Intricate Origami Animations
The Happy Planet Stop Motion Film by Zim and Zou is Fantastical
Crease-Inclined Tables
Kaki Table is Simply Supported by a Pair of Legs and a Small Bent Surface
Naturally-Sourced Lighting Solutions
Fuse Lamps by Note Design Studio Are Made From Raw Materials
Piled Paper Sculptures
Artist Bianca Chang Carves Paper with a Surgical Knife
Celebrity Graffiti Gags (UPDATE)
A New Hanksy Gallery is Promoted by Batch of Celeb Spoof Graffiti
Wire Bird Sculptures
Le Desir et la Menace by Cedric Le Borgne is Delicately Luminous
Sleek Organic Lighting
The Seed Pendent Lamp by Joeri Claeys Emits a Warm Glow
Underground Artwork Installations
Alexander Dragunov Documents the World's Longest Art Exhibit
Celebrity Mosaic Portraits
Maurizio Galimberti Redefines the Way People Look at Portraits
Constructivist Timber Coat Hooks
Toque Wall Rack Has a Ledge and Hook for Every Outdoor Accessory
Illustrated Paper Pavilions
The Stockholm Pavilion by Kustaa Saksi and Gert Wingårdh is Decei
Doodled Wall Paper
The Ballpoint Scribble Designs Feature Messy Pen Marks
Piñata-Inspired Sculptures
These Sculptures by Amy Boone Mccreesh are Bright and Playful
Romantic Rose-Hued Champagne
Moet & Chandon Imperial Magnum Comes in a Case for Valentine's Day
Abstract Furniture-Inspired Posters
The OKOLO Cut-out Prints Pay Homage to Modernist Designs
Deceptive Ornate Window Exhibits
Artist Oscar Santillan Simple Pieces Create Impressive Results
Lavatory Assisting Tablet Stands
The iPad Pedestal Stand Replaces Toilet Paper Holders
Expanding Stick Lamps
The Tuca Tuca is the Ultimate Minimalist Lamp
DIY Marshmallow Roses
These Pink Peppermint Pops are Perfect for Sentimental Occasions
Perforated Newspaper Artworks
Donna Ruff Carves Intricate Artworks from Old Newspapers
Giant Purple Pinata Ads
Cadbury Operatives Sneak into a City Center with a Massive Purple Bunny
Heartfelt Neon Messages
Artist Tracey Emin's Neon Hearts Sculpture to go on Display in New York
Crumpled Paper Chairs
These Crumpled Office Chairs By o4i for Bla Station Boast an Unusual Finish
Hybrid Cocoa Confections
These Valentine Brownie Cupcakes Will Make Your Mouth Water
Recycled Map Wallets
Mighty Wallet Takes Intricate Recycled Paper & Makes 100% Biodegradable Goods
Celestial Ambiant Lights
The Total Eclipse Lamp is Astronomically Superior in Creating Atmosphere
Roller Coaster-Inspired Scooters
Eddi Prabandono Creates a Scooter That Emulates a Loop De Loop
Delicate Glass Viruses
Lethal Viruses Are Crafted Out of Glass by Artist Luke Jerram
Darling DIY Sweetheart Mugs
This Valentine Mug is a Fantastic Way to Show Some Warmth
DIY Neon Confetti
The Oh Happy Day DIY Confetti is Perfect for Weddings and Parties
Vibrant Bacteria-Like Paintings
The Petri Project by Klari Reis is Scientifically Colorful
Blooming Valentine's Suckers
These DIY Lollipop Flowers are the Ultimate Last Minute Valentines Gi
Delicious Date-Worthy Drinks
Jamie Munro Shares Her Favourite Valentine's Day Drinks
Deconstructed Dancer Sculptures
Ballerinas by Regardt Van Der Meulen is at Once Strong and Fragile
Romantic Declaration Soundtracks
Blogger Danyelle Matthews Shows You How to Make One Romantic Mix
Mountainous Terrain Installations
Nendo Design Presents Snow-Inspired Art Bursting with Character
Child-Saving Decor Infographics
This Child Safety Guide Takes Things Room by Room
Computer Resoltion Exhibits
The Aram Bartholl Graphic Arrays Installation Shows Tech Progression
Peculiar Pegboard Adornments
This DIY Pegboard Artwork is Great For Switching Things Up Regularly
Gargantuan Goldfish Adornments
The Goldfish Shower Curtain Features an Oversized Undersea Friend
Balloon-Showering Suprises
The Oh Happy Day Budget Valentine Surprise is Amazing
Adhesive Foliage Posts
Keep Track of Tasks with the Magnetic Leaf Memo Board