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26 August 2026
The Beginner Paper Star: Six Folds and One Snip
Fold a sheet of paper into a wedge, make one straight cut, and open a perfect five-point star. Ten minutes, scissors only, no template.
Beginner
4 projects
Projects we honestly rate beginner: a first paper star, the five basic folds, scored card folds and washi wrap. Gotchas called out early.
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26 August 2026
Paper Folding Techniques: Five Folds That Cover Almost Everything
Valley, mountain, accordion, gate, and a scored spine. Learn the five folds that sit underneath almost every paper project. Twenty minutes with scrap paper.
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26 August 2026
How to Score Card Stock So It Folds Without Cracking
Card stock cracks when you fold it. Score the line first with an empty ballpoint or bone folder and get a crisp spine every time. Five minutes to learn.
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26 August 2026
Washi Tape Gift Wrap on Plain Kraft Paper
Brown kraft paper plus three rolls of washi tape gives you wrapping that looks designed. Fifteen minutes per parcel, no ribbon, no bows, no glue.