Magazine and Catalog Crafts

A fun way to count down the days until Christmas. Make an advent collage with these printable templates and magazine pictures.

Instructions for making simple collages using a printable template.

Follow these instructions and learn how to make a decorative clock using magazine pages.

Make this book featuring all the things you are thankful for! A great Thanksgiving craft.

Find out how you can make this great tool caddy out of a coffee can. This would be a perfect gift for dad or any special guy.

Instructions for making your own fancy Easter placemat.

People of all ages and abilities can enjoy creating collages. If you are looking for some inspiration, why not choose a famous or favorite place as theme.

People of all ages and abilities can enjoy creating collages. If you are looking for some inspiration, why not choose one of your favorite things as a theme.

If you are looking for some inspiration for a collage project, why not create a collage which features aspects from all four seasons or simply pick a season.

Gail shares suggestions to make treasure holders out of jars.

Learn how you can make a fun harvest craft using old magazines and collage techniques.

Pam from Wisconsin shares how her grandmother easily created a booster seat for younger kids to use.

Follow these directions shared by Sarah and learn how you can easily craft a frame using magazine pages.

Henrietta shares directions on how to make a purse using magazine pages.

When you read through the directions for this activity, you may think it does not sound like much fun, but, believe me, the kids will love it.

Find out how to make your own beads using strips cut from from magazines, catalogs, and even junk mail.

Instructions for making picture of a barn with animals inside.

Instructions to make your own pet matching game from magazines.

Make yourself a fancy pizza collage picture using a paper bag and old magazines.

Instructions for making a fun Valentine's Day card out of paper and magazines.

SusieQ shares instructions for making an angel decoration using a Reader's Digest or similar magazine or catalog.

Find out how you can transform a Reader's Digest or similar magazine or catalog into a Christmas tree tabletop decoration.

People of all ages and abilities can enjoy creating collages. If you are looking for some inspiration, why not create a collage self portrait.

Use your favorite story or poem as inspiration for your next collage project.

Instructions to make a special frame using a styrofoam tray - submitted by the Villaluz family.

Make a Thanksgiving collage picture using a paper plate.

Instructions for making your own fancy Thanksgiving placemat.

Make this fun gift for dad using a box and magazine pictures.

Using magazines or photos, you can achieve an effect similar to mosaics formed of glass, clay or stone.

In this activity children make a United States flag collage. They understand that the flag is a national symbol, explain what the stars and stripes stand for, and appreciate the role national symbols play in our society.

Discover how you can make amazing flowers using magazine pages.

I have made different versions of this project, so feel free to make one for your own trinkets!

Children will practice their observational skills and reinforce their familiarity with different types of fish while creating their own card game.

Find out how easy it is to make your own colorful beads.

Create your own wildlife scenes using pictures of animals found in old magazines. You can also use this same method to create nature and action scenes.