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Are you looking for new and creative ways to beautify your home? Handmade papercraft decorations may be the solution you are searching for!
Paper is a highly versatile crafting material – not to mention, it isn’t going to break the bank,
There are a wide range of stunning paper decoration projects out there that can bring a bit of life and unique style into your home.
In this article, we’ll be taking a look at 25 simple and gorgeous papercraft ideas that you can use to decorate your space.
From garlands to functioning papercraft lamps, we’ll be covering some seriously incredible papercraft decoration projects.
Let’s go ahead and jump right into it!
The world of papercrafts is a vast one. There are many stunning creations that you can make and use to decorate your home.
We’ve scoured the internet and brought you 25 of the best papercraft decoration ideas!
Deer heads have been a staple decoration piece in homes for a long time.
Wanting to get the same look without any animals being harmed (and for a fraction of the price)? This Deer Head Wall Art is the way to go!
This papercraft kit comes with pre-cut and numbered pieces so that you can assemble it yourself with ease – and without the mess.
Due to the simple assembly, this kit is suitable for papercraft pros and beginners alike.
If you’re wanting to bring a rustic and cozy atmosphere to any room in your house, then this deer head project is the perfect pick.
When it comes to papercraft decorations, one of the most stunning projects out there is hanging crepe paper wisteria.
This brings a bright and floral look to any room with delicate hanging flowers.
Despite its gorgeous appearance, this project is surprisingly easy to make and is suitable for beginners. You can also customize this project by switching up the colors in order to reflect your own personal taste and style.
This project is ideal for spring but looks absolutely beautiful all year round – it is definitely worth trying this one out!
For a more unique, summery piece of decor, this floral pineapple wall art is a winner in our books.
This is a creative spin on a traditional piece of floral wall art that brings some life and personality into a room.
This bright and quirky papercraft project is not only a whole lot of fun to make but also produces an incredible final result.
While this project is simple to make, it will take a bit of time and effort, so keep that in mind before you begin.
Overall, this project is the perfect choice for those wanting to bring a bit of brightness and quirky personality into a room.
A paper chain wall hanging is one of the most simple (and beautiful) ways to decorate your space with papercrafts.
This project is the perfect replacement for posters or tapestries and can bring a lot of life into a room!
Paper chain hangings are incredibly easy to make, meaning they are a great pick for beginners.
You can also experiment with different colors and patterns in order to get the perfect look for the space you are decorating.
One thing to keep in mind is the thickness and weight of the paper you plan to use for this project.
Try and keep all of your paper the same weight and thickness in order to avoid dropping or breakage.
Wreaths are a staple piece of decor for a range of occasions.
Whether you are looking for fall wreath ideas, are planning Christmas or Thanksgiving decor, or just want to liven up a room, a DIY paper wreath is a great papercraft project!
Switch up the colors and patterns used for this wreath to make it the perfect fit for the season, celebration, or your personal tastes.
This is a super simple project that is suitable for both crafting beginners and pros alike.
You can also get the kids involved in this one – just be sure to keep a close eye on them when scissors are involved.
Papercraft lanterns are always a stunning way to brighten up a room (literally!) and this DIY paper lantern is one of the best.
If you are wanting a papercraft decoration that looks so good it could be store-bought, then this is the pick for you!
This project does require some attention to detail and the use of an exacto knife, so it is more geared towards experienced crafts rather than beginners. That being said, anyone can tackle this project if they choose.
These lanterns are the perfect decorations for Christmas, but they can also give a whimsical and cozy atmosphere to your home all year round.
Animal sculptures and models are always a great pick when it comes to decorating a space.
This walking bear model is a simple and creative way to incorporate an animal model into your home.
This model is easy to construct, with the kit coming pre-cut and pre-creased in a variety of numbered pieces. This papercraft model is suitable for bother beginners and experienced crafters.
This walking bear model gives your space a rustic and natural look with an adorable yet regal brown bear posed mid-walk.
A wonderful way to both reduce waste and save money is to use materials that you already have lying around the house to make some stunning papercrafts.
This is just one of the reasons why these DIY paper bag stars make our list!
These stars are absolutely gorgeous and incredibly easy to make, meaning this project is suitable for beginners.
If you are wanting to get the kids involved in this project, however, do keep in mind that it requires scissors.
These stars can be mounted to the wall or hung from strings for a mystical hanging star look.
One of the most unique and beautiful projects on this list has to be this cherry blossom paper mobile and lantern.
This one is a bit more complex but is well worth the effort.
The hanging, swirling flowers on this mobile bring some stunning brightness into any space, while the inclusion of an LED candle turns this project into a glowing lantern.
This project looks absolutely gorgeous during the day and night.
Experience the wondrous sight of Japanese cherry blossoms from the comfort of your own home. The best part? You made these ones with your own hands!
Do you have a spare lamp lying around with no lampshade?
Or perhaps the lampshade that it came with does not match your style?
Why not try your hand at making a DIY paper lampshade?
This is a great way to bring some new life to an old lamp that you may not otherwise choose to display in your home.
You can customize this project to suit your own styles and match the atmosphere of your room.
This is a bit more complex compared to some other projects on this list and it is better suited to more experienced crafters.
However, anyone can choose to tackle this project.
If you are hosting a get-together, a sure-fire way to impress is by making your own paper leaf table runner.
This project is a whole lot of fun, easy to make, and the end project is absolutely stunning!
Take your dining table to the next level with a seriously awesome table runner that you made yourself.
This is an inexpensive way to decorate your table for an event that can even help you to use up some scrap paper and materials.
This leaf table runner is the perfect piece of decor no matter what the event is. You can even change up the color of the leaves depending on the season!
Paper garlands are a classic papercraft project that can bring a touch of style and personality into a space.
This DIY paper garland is a super fun project and a great way to use up old scrap paper, books, or magazines.
You can string up this garland anywhere in your house as a piece of simple decor.
Experiment with different colors, patterns, and lengths to suit your own decor needs.
This is a very simple project that can easily be completed by crafters with any level of experience.
This is another wreath design with an added touch of style and unique personality. This ombre leaf wreath is perfect for fall but can be used as a piece of decor all year round.
The ombre design of this wreath takes this design to the next level, giving your space a cozy and rustic look.
This project is very simple and is suitable for beginners.
It is also a great way to use up any colored craft paper that you want to get rid of. All you will need in order to create this stunning ombre effect is paper in three different shades of the same color.
One great way to incorporate some great papercraft decorations into your home is by making a DIY picture frame.
There are always one or two photos laying around with no frame to keep them in, so what better way to display them than making a frame yourself?
The best part about this project is that you can personalize the frames to suit your style or the theme of the photos.
This is a wonderful papercraft project that you can use for wedding photos, family shots, or even pictures of some landscapes or scenery.
This is a very simple project that can be completed by beginners and is also suitable for kids – just be sure to supervise them when scissors are being used.
A simple yet elegant papercraft decoration that has a range of uses are these simple paper butterflies.
These can be attached to cards, hung on the wall, or even strung up into a garland or mobile!
This project is great for kids and adults alike. There are only a few materials required to make these butterflies and the crafting process is super simple.
If you are looking for a delicate, stunning papercraft decoration, these butterflies are the way to go.
This butterfly template comes in large, medium, and small, so you can decorate your room with a range of different sizes.
If you are looking for a great papercraft for the colder seasons, then look no further than these simple paper snowflakes.
Not only are these extremely easy to make, but they are the perfect decoration for the wintertime.
This project is suitable for beginners and can be made in just a few minutes. If you are wanting to turn your home into a winter wonderland for an event (or even just for the season) then these snowflakes are going to do the trick.
Take your Christmas parties to the next level with this super fun and satisfying papercraft project.
What is the only thing better than regular papercraft projects?
Papercraft projects that have useful functions in the home! This papercraft table lamp is a truly impressive project that is both functional and endlessly fun to put together.
This kit comes with pre-cut and pre-folded pieces that you can assemble for a mess-free (and stress-free!) crafting experience.
This lamp is an incredible lighting fixture that looks amazing in any room of the house.
The geometric shapes of the lamp cover and the warm glow of the bulb give the space a cozy, warm atmosphere that is out of this world.
It doesn’t have to be Valentine’s Day for you to have some adorable heart decor around the house. These cute little paper heart flowers are a great addition to any room!
These 3D flowers are super easy to make (perfect for beginners) and take around 20 minutes to put together.
These flowers look wonderful as a table centerpiece, a windowsill decoration, or as a touch of color on a desk or counter.
These flowers also make wonderful gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, or for Valentine’s Day. There’s nothing better than receiving a handmade gift!
Whether you are decorating for fall, Thanksgiving, or Halloween, you can’t go wrong with these adorable paper pumpkins.
This project can be made in just a few minutes and doesn’t require a whole lot of materials.
This project is perfect for all skill levels and can add a festive touch to any part of the home.
You can make a few of these pumpkins in a range of sizes and display them on your dinner table, counter, or anywhere else you desire.
This project is also a great pick for kids who want to get involved in a crafting project – again, be sure to monitor kids when using scissors or sharp objects.
A paper mobile is a great project to tackle not only for above a baby crib but as a piece of decor for anywhere in the house.
This paper geode mobile is a super unique and stunning version of a mobile that will look wonderful no matter where you choose to display it.
Despite the complex shapes that are present in this design, this project is quite simple to complete and can be done by beginners and crafting pros alike.
This project is the perfect gift for a friend or family member who is expecting or as a piece of decor for your own home.
If you are someone who finds yourself with more candles than you know what to do with (no judgment here – we get it!) then why not try your hand at making one of these stunning paper candle wraps?
This is a super unique and creative way to give your candles some new life.
You can change up the appearance of these wraps to suit your style, or even to reflect the season!
This project is incredibly simple to make and only requires a few materials. These candle wraps are suitable for beginners and are a fun and satisfying project to try your hand at making.
A spot in the home that many people don’t think twice about is the inside of dresser drawers.
The truth is that decorating the inside of your dresser drawers with paper drawer liners can add a splash of color and pattern that really brightens up the entire dresser.
This is something that can be done to any drawers to give them a bit of new life. Spruce up the drawers that hold your clothing, cutlery, or food – the sky is the limit.
This project is quite simple and can be tackled by most people regardless of their crafting experience.
While decorations that sit on your counter or dining tables are stunning, there is something about hanging decorations that really add a touch of wonder and style to a room.
This incredible 3D hanging owl model is certainly no exception!
This gorgeous snowy owl is positioned with its wing spread wide, as if in flight, and can be hung anywhere in the home. This kit comes with pre-cut and pre-creased pieces that you can assemble yourself.
This is a medium-difficulty piece and can be completed by most beginners and crafting experts.
If you are a crafter, chances are you are very aware of how cluttered things can get.
Pencils, scrap paper, glue, tape – it is difficult to keep a desk or workspace clean. The solution? Handmade origami boxes!
What better place to store all of your items than a box that you made yourself?
You don’t have to limit yourself to craft storage, either. You can use these boxes to store anything – knick-knacks, jewelry, spare change.
Not only are these boxes highly functional, but you can decorate them to suit your style and make them a piece of decor in the home.
They are also dead simple to make and can be completed by crafters of any skill level.
For a super cute piece of hanging decor that is quick and easy to make, these paper hot air hanging balloons are the way to go.
These adorable balloons are the perfect addition to a space and add a whole lot of unique style.
You can also attach magnets to these hot air balloons and display them on your fridge! This project is simple and can be completed by crafters of most skill levels.
The 3D appearance of these balloons is incredible, and you can choose the colors or patterns that you want to make the perfect piece of decor for you.
When it comes to crafting paper decorations, there are a few steps that you can take in order to ensure a successful project.
Here are our top tips when it comes to crafting your own paper decorations.
Select the right type of paper – check the paper weight and thickness recommendations for each project
Work in a clean and organized space – this can make it a whole lot easier to find your materials
Make clean folds – this helps with the overall appearance and structure of the project
Use the right amount of glue – too little won't hold the project together, and too much will make the paper soggy, so always check the project recommendations
Have fun – crafting is about fun and creativity, so relax and enjoy the experience!
If you are on the hunt for some great papercraft kits that are going to ensure a fun and easy crafting experience, then look no further than Papercraft World!
These kits are an easy way to start decorating with papercrafts. Projects such as their wall art or lamp kits are a wonderful way to decorate your home with papercrafts.
Kits such as this 3D wolf lamp and this elephant head wall art are some customer favorites when it comes to papercraft home decor.
Explore the Papercraft World website for home decor projects and ideas.
