Today we look at our favourite NEWSPAPER CRAFT IDEAS. The most obvious use for old newspapers, is to use it for paper mache, but the ideas here today are more about newspaper in it’s natural state… so if you do not like papier mache.. do not fear….. these are all “normal” newspaper craft ideas (apart from a couple of papier mache ideas I popped at the bottom of the post!). Also, newspapers are DIFFERENT to book page crafts , as book pages are usually more durable and easier to craft with. Many crafts on the internet are meant for book pages and not newspapers specifically, but as we don’t all have “old books” to use for crafting, I think newspaper are far more suitable! We have also created a special collection of Easter Crafts From Newspaper, if you are looking for something more seasonal!
These DIY Newspaper Craft Ideas were first shared (as part of a Google+ Hangout) in Oct 2014. The post has been updated and republished for your convenience!
Let’s first watch the Newspaper Crafts & Spiral Making Video
Watch our special Newspaper Craft “Hangout” with Ali from Kids Chaos!
Would LOVE for you to pop over and Subscribe to My YouTube Channel! Lots of quirky, crafty fun!
And here are your additional Newspaper craft ideas and “links”
Learn how to make Paper Straws – a quick DIY that leads to all sorts of new Straw DIYs for kids. LOVE Newspaper Straws!
e.g. turn them into these fabulous Straw Christmas Tree Ornaments and cards!
Or Newspaper Stars
Seriously adorable and gorgeous Newspaper Swirl Frames! These make great gifts!
Fun with DIY Newspaper Origami Envelopes. Easy and fun (oh and useful!!)
Wonderful Newspaper Leaf Garland!
Newspaper Shabby Chic Heart Garland
More Newspaper Bunting – 3D Heart Newspaper Bunting
Newspaper Fridge Magnet Love Bugs
Cute Newspaper Gift Bags – easy and quick.
Newspaper Spiral Cards (see video for spiral how to!)
Newspaper bracelets – uses the curls that we demo in the video – but the link only shows photos, no instructions.
Newspaper swirls mirror decoration
Make newspaper forts and use newspapers as life sized building materials!
Newspaper Mats (no instructions, but see our newspaper coil video and I think you can work out the rest)
Again no instructions (but inspiration) Laquered Newspaper Mats
Newspaper Bonnets these make a great Easter Craft with newspaper too!
Wow.. you can even make Newspaper Furniture!! (Sorry no link, website no longer “safe”).
My goodness, did you know you could spin your own NEWSPAPER YARN? Cool Bananas!
Love these Newspaper Coiled ornaments (see our video above to see how to make the “swirls”)
More cute Newspaper Ornaments (no instructions, but you can see what they did..)
And here some cheeky papier mache ideas
If you do make some papier mache.. here is our favourite Papier Mache recipe
Some of our papier mache projects
One of my crazier experiments, I wanted to see if we could make papier mache baubles. For a first try these are not too bad!
A similar experiment shows that you can make Newspaper Papier Mache BEADS too. Mmmh, I may need to practice these some more!
Cardboard box pirate shipI hope you enjoyed these wonderful Newspaper DIY ideas!!
Looking for more Newspaper DIY resources? Check out our Easter Crafts with Newspapers:
Nate says
Thanks for pulling my content into your post. Fits well with everything else pulled together!! -nate
Susan Cox says
Are the instructions for these crafts available?
Red Ted Art says
Either watch the video for info on how to make the “spirals” or click through via the photos and links below the photos! Have fun!
Monica-Marie Vincent says
When I clicked on how to make the newspaper furniture, it sent me to the wedding bouquet above it. When I clicked on the wedding bouquet it sent me to the same page. Did they get mixed up? Thanks in advance! 😀
Red Ted Art says
Argh, yes so sorry! Will try and fix it now! Thanks for the heads up!!!
Monica-Marie Vincent says
Thanks!! I’m always looking for awesome storage ideas! That’s right up my alley! 😀
Clodagh says
Hi there, I love reading your posts! The timing of this is quite funny. I just dropped off my 10 yr old daugther to school dressed head-to-toe in newspaper, including accessories! Her class are having a costume competition which had to be made from recycled materials. I would post a photo only I cant in this comment box.
Red Ted Art says
Oh post a photo on my fb page here – https://www.facebook.com/redtedart/photos/pb.370305886008.-2207520000.1414151843./10152442726321009/?type=1&theater ??
Jane says
Great ideas! Here’s a link to a tutorial which shows how to make the paper bowls/coasters in more detail:
http://decornotes.com/upcycled-ikea-catalogue-bowl/
Jenetta Penner says
Thanks for the link. It was the bowls which really caught my eye. Will try making one for myself. 🙂
Red Ted Art says
Aaah sorry, there are always some images for inspiration!! Sorry I don’t have full instructions.. BUT if you DO make them, do write a blogpost and I can link to you too?!
kerajinan tangan says
great ideas, thanks
Betsy Comeau says
These ideas are incredibly beautiful…..thank you! I cannot wait to try several of them!
maria sayer says
Love all the newspaper crafts.Thanks some much..Keep on crafting…
Sapana says
This is crazily creative Loved the mats and bracelet !!
Shubham says
Newspaper swirls is really great idea that even a common man can use.
Maria says
Amazing creations! Keep the good work! I just LOVE the newspaper yarn idea!! 🙂
Maria says
Such amazing ideas! I just love the newspaper wreath! I am a big fun of paper art as well! You can see some more ideas on http//:www.recyclereuserethink.etsy.com
Mizuki says
This is super cool! I’ll definitely teach these to my nieces and nephew!
Red Ted Art says
Enjoy!
ekta chandel says
Amazing ideas of using a newspaper and make such beautiful things with it. And the tutorial is also very good and easy to understand. looking forward to using this tricks to make such beautiful things.
Red Ted Art says
Thank you!
Riya Sharma says
Very nice and great idea ! Thanks