Paper Fan Crafts
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Paper fan crafts can be an enjoyable way to spend a few hours of family time, especially during the hot months of summer vacation. Not only do the kids get the fun of constructing a creative project, but a paper fan is certainly practical in the summer.
Paper Fan Crafts in All Shapes and Colors
Among the many great paper fan crafts that can be found on the Internet is an adorable Turkey Fan Toilet Paper Roll Craft. The body of the bird is made from a toilet paper roll, with the head, feet, and wings cut out, colored, and glued in place. The tail of the turkey is made from a colorfully colored paper fan. This is a wonderful Thanksgiving project. However, if your creative inspiration strikes you at a different time of year, the pattern could be altered to create nearly any type of bird you can imagine.
Asian Fan Crafts
These fan crafts are great for the older kids, patterned after traditional Chinese fans that were made of silk, feathers, or palm leaves. These can be made using chop sticks or popsicle sticks as handles. They can be decorated with calligraphy for authentic Chinese style, or most any way your creative ones wish.
Origami Fans are another enjoyable and decorative paper fan project. These can be done with printed or plain paper, and tied with a bit of ribbon or lace to complete the traditional look.
For an alternative to the folded paper fan style, perhaps you would enjoy making a decorative Japanese Fan Craft. These are a bit more challenging than the average paper fan craft, but the results are well worth the time.
Paper Fan Family Photo Project
Another great family project is a paper fan wall hanging that displays your family's favorite memories. This project can make a great gift for grandparents or distant relatives who aren't able to visit often. Photos, placed in a paper frame or at the center of a paper flower, can be arranged on a large paper fan and glued in place. Add a few bits of ribbon or lace for extra visual appeal, and you have created a family treasure.
Wallpaper Fans
A few scraps of wall paper or a roll of wallpaper border can make stunning decorations for the home, especially if dressed up with dainty silk flowers and a bit of lace. These can be great projects for children or adults; the possibilities for style and design variations are endless.
Wedding Decor
Paper fans can even serve as accents to wedding décor when made from patterned stationary or scrapbook paper and trimmed with lace or other decorative items that match the chosen color scheme. Done in this style, paper fan crafts can even be given away as unique wedding favors.
Versatile and Rewarding Projects
From family fun to elegant craft creations, paper fan crafts are versatile and rewarding projects. These are, of course, but a few examples of the many creative projects that can be adapted from a simple bit folded paper and a dose of imagination.
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