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Do You Enjoy Paper Toys?

Do you make or design paper toys for yourself, for your friends or children, or as your job?

From the lens Fun with Paper Toys.

What do you like to make for paper playthings? Do you like the simple pinwheel, folded paper airplanes, kites, paper dolls, or do complex 3D paper structures and origami folded paper toys make you smile?

  • jim-s Apr 17, 2012 @ 6:17 pm | delete
    Paper toys are my passion and my job. I made a lens about my creative process. I invite you to take a look.
  • printabledolls Feb 1, 2012 @ 9:04 am | delete
    It's my job! interesting lens
  • mimthemom Jan 19, 2012 @ 2:25 am | delete
    Fun ideas!!!
  • pianolessongirl Dec 6, 2011 @ 2:48 pm | delete
    This is a great lens, thanks for the ideas!
  • seosmm Nov 27, 2011 @ 6:30 am | delete
    Great resource. So many good ideas. Very nice lens!
  • Irenemaria Oct 21, 2011 @ 5:46 am | delete
    I make paper dolls with my grand child. http://wizzley.com/paper-dolls-are-never-too-old/
  • COUNTRYLUTHIER Oct 3, 2011 @ 12:19 am | delete
    Nice job!
  • ultimapalabra Sep 19, 2011 @ 1:02 pm | delete
    Wow! So many great ideas in this lens!
  • Deeksha Sep 17, 2011 @ 1:42 am | delete
    innovative lens buddy.
  • sukkran Sep 15, 2011 @ 5:39 am | delete
    really enjoyed my visit. your vid instructions are great particularly paper ninja making one is very impressive.
  • iijuan12 Sep 2, 2011 @ 9:45 pm | delete
    Wonderful lens! My 5 year old would LOVE to try out all of these. Blessed and liked.
  • mench686 Sep 1, 2011 @ 1:02 pm | delete
    Nice lens. Very imaginative.
  • Badbreathguy Aug 23, 2011 @ 12:28 pm | delete
    Great resource for making paper toys, therefore a definite bookmark.

    As you say, making paper toys is a timeless activity and useful for people of all ages to learn. You never know when the skill might be needed!
  • NoobWriter Aug 19, 2011 @ 8:28 am | delete
    Nice lens
  • darciefrench Aug 11, 2011 @ 4:42 pm | delete
    We've been making lots of paper doll crafts this summer - this is a lovely selection of paper toys. Many thanks and blessed :)
  • stargazer00 Aug 10, 2011 @ 3:37 pm | delete
    You are so imaginative with paper toys!
  • Timbers Aug 9, 2011 @ 6:17 am | delete
    Wow! Lots of ideas here. This oughta keep the kids busy for a few summer days!
  • GonnaFly Aug 1, 2011 @ 4:29 pm | delete
    Just back for another look. Love this resource!
  • phoenix-arizona-friends Jul 15, 2011 @ 7:04 pm | delete
    Paper toys are awesome. Great lens!
  • scarlettohairy Jul 5, 2011 @ 6:30 pm | delete
    I used to love playing with paper dolls. You've provided hours of fun here! Love the supplies too.
  • dawngibson Jun 16, 2011 @ 10:00 am | delete
    Paper toys are so fun.
  • artshock Jun 3, 2011 @ 6:00 am | delete
    Nice lens! I've always loved paper craft...
  • vermontmom Jun 1, 2011 @ 5:30 am | delete
    Yes, how can you not like paper dolls!
  • efriedman May 30, 2011 @ 11:22 am | delete
    Nice lens. I just featured this on my Make An Easy Paper Pelican lens.
  • RetroMom May 20, 2011 @ 8:33 pm | delete
    Very nice and inexpensive. And most of all, not dangerous to your kids health.
  • FunkyJewelleryUK May 13, 2011 @ 5:23 pm | delete
    Love your lens! It's very fun and creative. Good work! :)
  • IvoryPearl May 12, 2011 @ 7:06 pm | delete
    I loved Betsy McCall that came with with McCall magazine. Do you remember her? I could hardly wait until the new magazine came to the house each month. Thanks for taking me back 40 years....lol
  • StacyBirch May 12, 2011 @ 2:17 pm | delete
    This is a really cute lens, good work!
  • Momsbusy247 May 11, 2011 @ 7:22 am | delete
    It is such a wonderful project to have! I've always been a fan of Japanese paper art origami. I think this is great too, kid will certainly have a great time doing this! Thanks so much for sharing this Beautiful Lens of yours!
  • JamieSueAustin Apr 24, 2011 @ 5:38 pm | delete
    I am loving this lens!!! Paper toys are one of my most favorite things. :) Favorited, Lensrolled, and Liked, baby!
  • jim-s Apr 17, 2011 @ 8:39 am | delete
    I design charming animal shaped gift boxes and candy holders using beautiful scrapbook paper, I also design mobiles and recycled toys. I love paper toys.
  • glowchick Apr 1, 2011 @ 8:20 am | delete
    Love this lens! so many fun projects :)
  • wolley_81 Mar 15, 2011 @ 12:37 am | delete
    Wow, I love paper folding! Thanks for this lens!
  • JetAviator7 Feb 16, 2011 @ 12:57 pm | delete
    I have been teaching my grandkids how to make paper airplanes and they have really taken toit.
  • lizziebeth Feb 15, 2011 @ 9:03 am | delete
    I enjoy paper toys so much, and made them a lot in my childhood. They are inexpensive and so much fun! I will definitely be back to check out these great links.
  • janices7 Feb 11, 2011 @ 9:18 am | delete
    It is amazing what you can build from a simple sheet of paper. Great resource for crafters and people with kids.
  • Harshitha Jan 24, 2011 @ 8:25 am | delete
    I loved the paper mobile!
  • KM9999999 Jan 21, 2011 @ 3:24 pm | delete
    I really like the peace crane video.
  • raosrinivas Jan 21, 2011 @ 8:31 am | delete
    Art is always appreciable. Paper folding toys is another beautiful art. Thanks for sharing.
  • joanv334 Jan 21, 2011 @ 2:10 am | delete
    Thanks for the tips!
  • skiesgreen Jan 12, 2011 @ 1:29 am | delete
    Stunning ideas and great resource lens for entertaining children.
  • amy1980 Dec 15, 2010 @ 7:54 am | delete
    This is a great list of things to do this winter!
  • Jhangora Nov 12, 2010 @ 11:56 pm | delete
    I love Paper Toys and Crafts. Reminds me on my childhood days. Would give some of these ideas a try.
  • MyTopToys Nov 11, 2010 @ 3:13 am | delete
    Wow :) love your lens. I'm going to try the paper doll thing for my daughter!
  • AllyVuitton Nov 7, 2010 @ 10:58 am | delete
    Never really had any paper toys! I will do in a minute!
  • free-ebooks-online Nov 3, 2010 @ 8:23 am | delete
    I loved these kinds of paper toys when I was little.
  • SofiaMann Oct 26, 2010 @ 4:24 pm | delete
    I remember playing with paper dolls. It was very fun. Great lens. Congratulations.
  • SmBizGuru Oct 25, 2010 @ 3:25 pm | delete
    This has soooooo much information or links to the information. I was looking for some paper crafts for a child care group. This was very helpful.
  • Oct 16, 2010 @ 10:46 pm | delete
    Thank you for sharing. I Like "How To Make An Origami Peace Crane"
  • Oct 8, 2010 @ 1:11 am | delete
    Very creative lens. Thanks for this lens
  • Oliversbabycarecouk Sep 28, 2010 @ 11:21 am | delete
    I Like All Paper Toys, But More For The Simpler Ones As There Simpler And Quick To Entertain You
  • LAfamily Sep 27, 2010 @ 4:58 pm | delete
    I love making paper toys and now I will have more ideas. COOL page
  • Sep 1, 2010 @ 3:48 am | delete
    like this!
  • Aug 24, 2010 @ 2:00 am | delete
    thank you for sharing such great ideas, this is a great lens! now I don't always have to buy toys
  • suelily Apr 25, 2010 @ 7:55 am | delete
    What some fantastic ideas! It just goes to show you don't have to spend a fortune on toys to keep the kids entertained. I'd love to add some of the ideas to my toy site e.g how to make the pirate hat, or anything that's not too hard to make if this is possible?
  • KarenTBTEN Mar 10, 2010 @ 10:50 pm | delete
    As a child, I liked making paper dolls and animals (ie The Hundred and One Dalmations). I never did learn to fold a paper airplane -- folding is not my forte.
  • lasertek Feb 10, 2010 @ 8:37 pm | delete
    This lens reminds me of the good old days. When I was much younger, me and my dad usually make paper toys following the instructions inside a Chinese Origami book that we own. We couldn't understand Chinese that is why we oftentimes make mistakes and have to start all over again. 5*
  • Earth_Friend Feb 7, 2010 @ 1:14 am | delete
    cool lens! Take a look Green Tips For Kids , there are some fun ecofriendly activities for kids!
  • Income4life Dec 29, 2009 @ 4:59 pm | delete
    nice paper toys!
  • RuntFarmSeries Nov 19, 2009 @ 12:22 pm | delete
    What a fantastically large collection of paper toy resources you've gathered, Pastiche! Lovely. I'm a great fan of making paper hats and masks, myself. A friend of mine made a whole dinosaur head costume piece -- with teeth and a red tongue, spikes and everything -- for her 4-year-old son once. Of course, then he growled and chased her around the house with his fearsome "claws." Paper can be so exciting! Favoriting you and giving 5 stars. Thanks for a great lens.
  • GonnaFly Nov 7, 2009 @ 11:56 pm | delete
    What a great resource! You've covered a lot here. Thanks.
  • mosaic Nov 7, 2009 @ 10:37 pm | delete
    You should check out some origami by Richard Lang. They are the most intricate things I've ever seen.
  • debraanne Nov 7, 2009 @ 5:28 pm | delete
    Boy, this is a great site for finding out all there is to know about paper toys! I used to love paper dolls as a child.
  • The_Party_Animal Nov 4, 2009 @ 8:25 am | delete
    I love Paper Crafts and most of us all have some on hand for a quick craft with the kids. This is a great source to some fun ideas - thanks for putting this together. You have been Blessed by The Party Animal. Party On....
  • thedaydreamkid Sep 1, 2009 @ 10:22 pm | delete
    I got hooked on paper toys last year and have not been able to quit building or designing my own.

    I have recently been contacted by Guinness about my collection which is pretty exciting.

    You can check everything out here: www.thedaydreamkid.com

    Cheers!
  • aj2008 Jul 27, 2009 @ 4:03 am | delete
    Another great resource here .
  • 24websurf Jun 18, 2009 @ 12:24 pm | delete
    Wow! What an extensive lens! I needed all the instructions too, because as far as creativity goes.. I have zilch! Love it! Thank you for all the information.
  • ChineseKitesforKids May 25, 2009 @ 10:02 pm | delete
    I used to play paper dolls all the time. It was my favorite activity. I used to spend the summers with my grandma and I didn't have any barbies so I we would make paper dolls using magazine cutouts and paper towel rolls. Very creative lens! Thank you for sharing. I'm going to lens roll this to my Daycare School Activities lens! 5 STARS!!
  • Lou1842 May 17, 2009 @ 2:09 pm | delete
    Some great ideas here. I'm going to make a paper Pirate hat for my little boy. I reckon he'd love it.
  • kab Apr 20, 2009 @ 8:07 pm | delete
    The Giant Squid Greeters are kicking off a fun team challenge. You are hereby formally invited to join my team: Kab's Fab Squid Squad. I think you'd be a great addition to the Squid Squad.
  • Intuitive Apr 12, 2009 @ 9:21 am | delete
    I loved paper dolls best when I was a little girl. I got to play with my mom's from the 1930's and 40's. Still have them somewhere. Now I like to see how I can get the same look digitally using Photoshop. Or now I play paper dolls by buying clothes in Second Life. Great lens! Lots of ideas. 5*
  • Jewelsofawe Apr 11, 2009 @ 12:08 pm | delete
    Cool ideas!
  • Wysiwigs Mar 13, 2009 @ 1:40 pm | delete
    What a fun bunch of ideas! I love to play with paper (I consider the paper airplane to be a highly underdeveloped and underestimated skill by most kids :o) 5* for a wonderful lens chock full of great information.
    Http://www.Squidoo.com/ConnieCrankpot
  • Jan 20, 2009 @ 6:58 pm | delete
    Amazing and simple piece of artwork. Thanks!
  • paperfacets Dec 9, 2008 @ 2:34 pm | delete
    I love paper crafts! Thank you for visiting my lens TBF.
  • sleepbaby Nov 8, 2008 @ 8:40 am | delete
    Fantastic lens, have found plenty of ideas to try with the kids. Well done, 5*
  • beeobrien Aug 6, 2008 @ 9:42 pm | delete
    What a great resource! We run a kids' sailing camp during the summer, and when it's rainy, we like to do this sort of thing. Thanks for the suggestions.
  • Joan4 Jul 29, 2008 @ 5:27 pm | delete
    Oh, my grandchildren will enjoy this! Thank you!
  • totalhealth Jul 9, 2008 @ 12:31 pm | delete
    paper toys are fun to do at the same time enhances your creativity.
  • Kagan_Quinn Jun 30, 2008 @ 1:33 pm | delete
    this is a fantastically informative lens. thank you for it.
  • Barkely Jun 18, 2008 @ 8:23 pm | delete
    Cool stuff, welcome to the Fun For Kids Group!
  • StephenC Jun 15, 2008 @ 2:09 pm | delete
    My wife makes origami using the bulletin during church. Drives me crazy as she piles the little objects in my lap.
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    StephenC
  • tdove Apr 6, 2008 @ 9:10 am | delete
    Thanks for joining G Rated Lense Factory!
  • Evelyn_Saenz Apr 4, 2008 @ 2:54 pm | delete
    The Purple Gallinules just flew over to check out your lens. For such a great lens we're sending you a virtual cup of coffee on the house. We can hardly wait to read the rest of your lenses.

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Pastiche

Pastiche is a freelance artist who enjoys making and designing paper toys, paper crafts and coloring books for adults and children.
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