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!
plaisanter says
Karen- I’m so excited! This is so fun. Your work always inspires me, thank you billions! Nancy
The Painting Queen says
This one is amazing! Thank you so much for sharing such a find!
Alyssabeth's says
Way too cute !!
KD Designs says
That’s way cool!
Victoria says
Oh this is darling! I was watching a really old movie a few weeks ago set in France and they were in the park watching a puppet show. This made me think of the movie, wish I could remember the name of it.
Thank you for sharing all the wonderful grapics that you do:)
Susan says
What wonderful graphics. I enjoyed reading your blog so much. Thank you for letting me visit.
Susan
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Thespa McLaughlin says
You have outdone yourself this time. This is perfect! I’ve become so interested in the old theater scenes lately and this couldn’t be more welcome. Thanks so much Karen!
Carolee ~ ArtPodStudios says
Oh My Gosh, this one will be so much fun! I have been looking to make a little theater like this and now I can Thanks to you!! It has beautiful color too……Thank you, Thank You and again THANK YOU!!!
Terri Kahrs says
OMG! You really struck a creative nerve with this beautiful image, Karen! It’s “WOW” for sure! Thank you for your generosity; it’s fabulous! Hugs, Terri xoxo
cpeep says
This would make a good tunnel book, too.
Carol
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Rose Farnsworth Davis says
OMG! It’s exactly what I was looking for!!! Your amazing Karen, really!
Paula says
I can see why you are excited…How fun!!!!
thanks Karen:)
Sans says
I love toy theatre. This is so great , thank you, Karen 🙂
Julia says
THANK YOU!!!! It’s very beautiful!!!
Lululiz says
BRILLIANT !!!! Thank you so much for that.