If you want a "full" set, you can also cut out small rectangles for "USB drives" or a "webcam" circle to glue at the top of the screen.

To make it stand up better, glue the back of the "screen" half to a stiffer piece of cardstock or an extra folded sheet of paper.

Fold a single sheet of paper in half ("hamburger style") to create the hinge. The top half will be your screen, and the bottom half will be your keyboard.

On the top half, draw a "desktop" background. You can include icons for apps, a search bar (like Google), or a "wallpaper" drawing. Add 3D Elements (Optional):

For more detailed visual guides, you can watch tutorials like this paper computer tutorial on Instagram or DIY Paper Laptop on YouTube. How to make: Paper Computer | Inspired by @ToriCrafts

Markers, colored pencils, or pens to draw the screen and keys. Instructions for a Paper Laptop

Cut out a small oval of paper and attach a piece of string or a thin strip of paper to the side of the laptop.

To make a "full paper" computer—often referred to as a paper laptop or desktop model—you can follow these steps to create a functional-looking craft. Paper: 2–3 sheets of plain or colored A4 paper. Tools: Scissors, glue or double-sided tape, and a ruler.

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