Computer crafts are fun and easy to create.
Computers can provide access to a rich source of printable material to create fun and functional crafts. From cool scrapbook templates to beautiful patterns and prints for professional-looking gift boxes, computer crafts make creative activities easier. The featured templates are divided by categories such as birthday, holidays, or vacations. Kids will love the printable paper airplanes, which include instructions on fold the paper. Free craft resources are available for download that offer these crafts and more.
Memory Books
A variety of free templates are available for download.
Scrapbooks, or memory books, can be made easily online. Decide which theme or occasion to use. Download the scrapbook photo frame template. Insert the scrapbook file that was downloaded into Word, then insert photos and comments into the photo frames. According to the website All Crafts, "8.5 x 11" paper can be used. Print out the memory book and let dry. Use a three-hole punch to punch small holes into the printed pages in the left side and attach pages with a ribbons, rings or other binding.
Paper Airplane
Making the advanced paper airplanes found on the Fun Paper Airplanes website can be fun and challenging.
Most kids love paper airplanes and learning make them. Printable paper airplanes may be downloaded online from various websites. Beginner level all the way to advanced level paper airplanes are available online through the Fun Paper Airplanes website. All plane designs come with a how-to video and printable instructions.
Gift Box
Gift boxes are an inexpensive way to wrap a small present
Dozens of free printable templates are available for download to create fun gift boxes. Hewlett-Packard offers free printable gift boxes for all occasions. The company suggests using "HP Brochure and Flyer Paper, matte (100 sheets, 8.5 x 11)" because it is stiff. However, any stiff, matte 8.5 x 11 paper will work. Simply select the gift box occasion and the template desired and print. Once the ink is dry, cut out the box design around the outside edge. Fold along the dotted lines. Glue flap located on the fourth side panel at the end to seal the box shut.
