Make a Paper Theater
Have you ever wanted to make your own theater? I’m not talking about the kind that has a screen, but rather one made of paper. This is an easy project for kids and adults alike to make! The best part is that all you need are some supplies from around the house and some basic instructions, and the Vintage Printable – see below! If this sounds like something you’re interested in making, then read on.
I’m so excited to share with you this fabulous antique French Paper Theater or Theatre!! Isn’t it adorable? This is such a rare find. As you can see it has ornate balcony seats on either side, and a very fancy looking crest along the top of the theater. The Curtain is there and it’s all decked out with lots of gold tassels and matching bouillon fringe. At the bottom of the picture you can see the Orchestra, with their instruments and sheet music, all ready to perform. This would make a wonderful toy for a child or fun for the rest of us to play with too! Of course you don’t have to make an actual theater, you could also use this in your collage, Mixed Media projects or even as a page in your Junk Journal.
Instructions to make this charming Paper Theater:
1) Print out both pages onto plain white cardstock.
2)Cut out the white center area.
3)Tape the 2 sections together. (you may be able to crease along the sides, at the two columns, to stand this up if desired)
4)Find some other images to use as your actors (hint~ there are lots of images to use here, like Victorian fashion ladies or ballerinas etc.!) Print them on cardstock and glue to popsickle sticks.
5)Put on a show!
Of course you can always keep the white background and use this for the basis of a wonderful collage instead. But I’m sure you already thought of that!! 😉
I hope you enjoyed this fun Paper Crafting Project and that you make your own paper theater!
Gina says
Wow! what a wonderful project for the kids during the hols. Thanks Karen. love as always Gina x x x
Lynnae says
I have been wanting to make a theater too! I love them and can’t afford a real one. This will be a great starting point!
The colors are great too.
Tchu1 says
I found you and now I am stucked inside your blog for the last 10 days!!! I don´t eat, I don´t drink,…. GOSH!!!!
I´d like to show you what I´ve have done with the wonderful imagens you PROVIDE us!!! I did 2, so far. You can see one of them at http://tchu1.blogspot.com/ it is called Welcome Alice. ( a new baby born!!)
thank you sooo much!!! tchu
Le Chateau des fleurs says
Thank you for the compliment Karen! You are always so darling and encouraging. I so appreciate that!
I will be back next week with a craft…
I adore the theatre idea, so cute!!!
XOXO
Frenchy
Carol says
Thanks, Karen!
This is fantastic.
juno
xx
Juno’s Place
Cards by Carol
Cottage Way of Life says
This is fantastic! It’s been on my mind to create a vintage-look toy theatre for months. I bought a book about the old toy theatres, I plotted, and then I did nothing. I will do something now. Thanks for the images!
mizdarlin says
This is a wonderful basis for letting the mind wander…who knows what the possibilities are..thank you so much for this beautiful concept!
Lori says
oh, mercy!!! this is beyond fabulous…thanks Karen!!!
the gypsy magpie says
This is just amazing. I don’t know what to do with it- I’ve no experience with the 3D stuff but I’m dying to play with it. I hope some of your fans will post what they’ve done!
Oh- and no kidding, my ink bill has gone through the roof!
peggy gatto says
Well, I am doin this one for sure!!!
thanks!
LuLu Kellogg says
Oh my goodness, I LOVE this! I can’t wait to make a wee theatre so I can play with it 🙂
Thank you Karen for sharing this lovely project with us!
LuLu♥
La Table De Nana says
This is so sweet..:) I think even food photography could fit in somehow:)Thank you~
Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says
This is great, Karen! What a fun piece. I think a lot of little girls would like the theater idea! Maybe even some big girls, too!
Karen- The Graphics Fairy says
You’re so funny Shell! You made me laugh out loud when I read this!
Shelly says
You are SO in trouble missy! Like I needed another project! This is just plain gorgeous!
I’m sure every “Marie” fan is going to be hot on this one!!
Thanks for sharing Karen! You are too sweet! Then again, I thought today maybe you’re getting a commission from the Copier companies for all the INK we use!!
(Teasing, of course)
Hugs,
Shell