Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: How to make a phone out of plain paper
• Method 2 of 3: How to Make a Phone from Old Magazines and Newspapers
• Method 3 of 3: How to make a paper phone from a template
• Tips
• What do you need

A paper cell phone will not allow you to make or receive calls, but it will be a good toy and will help you have fun. This is a simple craft for children that can be made with your child.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: How to make a phone out of plain paper

1. 1 Cut out a small piece of paper or cardboard in the desired color. Cut the paper to the shape of a cell phone (the size can be either large or small - it all depends on your desire).
2. 2 Cut out two pieces of white paper. They should fit on a previously cut piece of colored paper with a small gap between the white rectangles. The top white piece should be smaller than the bottom one in order to later turn it into a screen, and the bottom piece into a keyboard.
3. 3 Make a keyboard. Draw a grid of four rows and three columns on the large white rectangle. This is your phone's keyboard.Now fill in the cells with numbers and letters: 2abv, 3 where, 4zhzi, 5klm and so on. Each cell must contain one number and 3-4 letters in alphabetical order.
4. 4 Add other important buttons. In the gap between the screen and the keyboard, draw a small circle to act as the Home button. You can also add other buttons depending on the desired model.
5. 5 Add items to the screen. For example, you can draw "wallpaper" and icons for "applications". In this case, the creative approach is simply irreplaceable! Draw your dream phone with all the elements you want to see!
6. 6 Make a protective cover for your toy phone. To extend the life of the product, a paper cell phone can be wrapped in a transparent cover or covered with a special craft glue.
7. 7 Ready. The phone is ready and can now be used for games.

Method 2 of 3: How to Make a Phone from Old Magazines and Newspapers

1. 1 Find old catalogs of cell phone images. Look for large images that fit the phone's actual dimensions for a comfortable grip.
2. 2 Cut out your desired large phone image. Work carefully to maintain a precise shape.
3. 3 Trace the cutout layout on thin cardboard. Cut the cardboard around the outline. This will be the tight back of your cell phone.
4. 4 Glue the catalog image to the lining. Wait for the glue to dry.
5. 5 Make a clear sheeting. Use clear glue or a book cover to make a protective layer that will extend the life of the toy.
6. 6 Ready. The toy phone is ready.

Method 3 of 3: How to make a paper phone from a template

1. 1 Download the PDF template from any site of your choice.
2. 2 Print your phone template onto heavy cardboard. Make sure your printer can print on cardboard. Cut and fold the cardboard. If you don't have a suitable printer, visit a print shop.
   • You can also print the template on paper and glue it to a cardboard base.
3. 3 Make a protective cover. Use clear craft glue or plastic book cover to extend the life of your toy phone.
4. 4 Ready. Your phone is ready.

Tips

• Do not use dark colored paper for the keyboard to make the numbers easy to read.

What do you need

• Cardboard
• Colored paper
• Advertising image of the phone
• Phone template in PDF format
• Scissors
• Glue
• White paper
• Pens
• Clear craft glue or clear book cover