Paper Mache Boats

A cereal box is transformed into a boat complete with fabric sails and wooden dowels.  Ann wood handmade shares the details.

Good for ages 10 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.annwoodhandmade.com/paper-mache-boat-pattern/

Paper Mache Frogs

Cardboard cones and newspaper balls make the basis for these colorfully painted paper mache frogs from mollymoo.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://mollymoocrafts.com/papier-mache-crafts-for-kids-frogs/

Tin Can Owl

A tin can is painted and given paper marche wings, feet and a beak to make a really cute piece of folk art with art projects for kids.

Good for ages 11 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://artprojectsforkids.org/soup-can-mache-owl/

Tissue Paper Easter Eggs

Tissue paper is glued onto eggs to make colorful Easter eggs with fire flies and mud pies.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.firefliesandmudpies.com/2014/03/30/papier-mache-easter-eggs/

Craft paper scissors uses the tissue paper as paint and removes it to show how the colors blend.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.craftpaperscissors.com/tissue-paper-crafts-easter-art-projects/

Paper Mache Pumpkins

Starting with a paper mache bowl, dahlart lane then adds clay to give it more texture.  She next paints it orange, and paints on a cute jack o'lantern face.

Good for ages 8 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://dahlhartlane.blogspot.com/2011/10/jack-o-lantern-totes.html

The long thread creates a pumpkin and a ghost.

Get the instructions here:
http://thelongthread.com/?p=4980

Paper Mache Leaves

Colorful fallen leaves are preserved with this detailed paper mache version from craft berry bush.  Yarn, glue and paper towel are her secrets to creating such a rich texture.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.craftberrybush.com/2010/09/show-called-fall.html

Paper Mache Easter Basket

Shredded music sheets and cut out magazine flowers turn into a sweet upcycled Easter basket with jennifer perkins.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://jenniferperkins.com/2010/04/i-love-to-create-a-tisket-a-tasket-a-recycled-easter-basket/

Paper Marche Moon Nightlite

Reading confetti posted a review of a craft kit that could be done very easily without the kit.  Simply paper marche a balloon and when it's dry pop out the balloon and insert an electronic tea light. 

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.readingconfetti.com/2012/12/diy-moon-nightlight-great-holiday-gift.html

Paper Masks

Ordinary life magic shares a really easy way to make a paper mask covering half of a balloon with paper mache.  Once it dries kids just need to cut holes for the eyes and mouth and decorate.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.ordinarylifemagic.com/2011/07/paper-mache-masks.html

How to Make a Paper Mache Bowl

 

Paper mache is a fun way for kids to make a functional gift.  Here are several really cute examples.

Bread and buttons has a really great idea on how to use paper marche techniques with fabric strips creating a fun colorful bowl.

Good for ages 4 and up.

Get the instructions here:

http://breadandbuttons.typepad.com/blog/2011/02/process-vs-product-cast-your-vote.html

 

Carolyn's homework uses pre-cut circles to give her version a unique look.  

Get the instructions here:

http://carolynshomework.blogspot.com/2013/03/inkling-paper-mache-confetti-bowl.html

Kix cereal paints theirs in vibrant jewel tones.

Get the instructions here:

http://www.kixcereal.com/kix-cereal-paper-mache-super-bowls-craft/ 

Molly moo crafts creates a beautiful texture using egg cartons.

Get the instructions here:

http://mollymoocrafts.com/papier-mache-bowls/

The pink doormat paints her version black and gold.

Get the instructions here:

http://thepinkdoormat.blogspot.com/2013/02/paper-mache-bowls.html