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Painting on Paper – Corrugated Cardboard Roses
Join me on a journey this week fellow paper crafters as I test out ways to use corrugated cardboard for paper crafts. Got a lovely corrugated cardboard envelope in the mail this week (containing a great read btw, “Corked” by Kathryn Borel) and instead of recycling in the paper pile, I’ve decided to challenge myself to find a way to use this box in creative ways for paper crafts. Starting with today’s experiment… corrugated cardboard flower impressions. … Read entire article »
Filed under: All Crafts, Beginner, Inspiration, Papercrafts, Skill Level, Time to Complete, Under an hour
Simple Card Ideas = a lotta love for Valentines Day
Valentines Day is quickly approaching and you may not have time to complete a card for every one on your list… or so you think! Before you run to the store for a stash of pre-printed stock cards, check out your stash of paper craft supplies and use simple items to craft a quick, and “pretty” Valentines Day card. It only takes a few minutes and a little creativity to arrange a few stickers, add a … Read entire article »
Filed under: All Crafts, Beginner, Inspiration, Intermediate, Papercrafts, Skill Level, Time to Complete, Under an hour
Got fabric, felt, & brads? Make flowers!
I have two main philosophies for card making: 1) Recycle and/or use what I already have on hand 2) Keep it simple (fancy is fun, too… I’m referring to simplicity in design and function.) In the spirit of this, my latest creation utilized scraps of fabric, felt, colored brads, and a “Thank You” sticker. This flower design can easily be transferred to any number of designs and/or paper craft projects, such as gift bags and scrapbooks. The construction is very easy to piece together: 1) Cut … Read entire article »
Filed under: A couple of hours, All Crafts, Beginner, Papercrafts, Skill Level, Time to Complete
