Here are 3 card ideas to use up your leftover paper scraps. In this video I show you how to make each card along with some other helpful tips.
Today, I spent some time on this little project. I'm really glad I thought of it for two reasons: First, I've been making a real effort to use up some of my paper scraps lately because my scrap paper drawer...
Inundated with scraps of cardstock but can't seem to part with them? Put all of the scraps from your American Crafts 12 x 12 Cardstock Packs and more to good use by making colorful card bases. Here's how...
How to make unique Christmas cards using tiny scraps of festive fabric
As a mother I love when Ela is involved as much as possible in any crafts , therefore the idea for the cards was very simple and easy yet stylish at the same ti…
Instead of buying expensive embellishments make your own DIY paper embellishments and customize them to every craft project
AUTHENTIC VINTAGE AND ANTIQUE MYSTERY EPHEMERA PACKS! MAY Include (Can't guarantee your pack will include all of these, I try very hard to make the most diverse bundle as possible!): - Vintage and Antique photographs. Black and white, sepia, colored. Paper, Carboard, polaroids, cabinet cards - Travel: Brochures, tickets, maps, receipts - Paper Scraps: Magazines, Pin Up magazines, National Geographic, Vintage and Antique book pages, Newspapers, article clippings - Cards: Anniversary, wedding, birthday, graduation, confirmations, etc - Postcards: Used and Unused, From everywhere in the world - Religious: Confirmation, funeral cards, pamphlets, cards, etc - Miscellaneous! Birth certificates, film, diplomas, immigration papers, receipts, licenses, personal notes, stamps, letters, literally EVERYTHING you can think of!
Download your free instructions to find out how to make these lovely hand made linen Christmas Cards. Use up fabric scraps or add one of our lovely linen fabric scraps pack to your basket full of lovely linen offcuts, great for making a variety of cards, decorations and small craft projects. Click here to choose your fabric scrap pack or click the option below. Get ready to make sustainable Christmas Cards for your friends and family!
Think of your leftover paper scraps box as a treasure. Let's turn those bits and pieces into lovely twisted ribbons that make your cards pop!
How to turn scraps into bookmarks. Turn leftover scrap paper, scrap booking paper, cardstock etc and turn them into beautiful bookmarks!
Have you ever gotten a piece of large patterned paper that you just weren't sure what to do with? Here are a few things to try!
They’re every crafters dirty little secret – paper scraps. Whether you store yours in a drawer, toss them in a bag, or have a giant pile growing on your desk, paper scraps can feel like an insurmountable mountain of disorganization. But they can be useful – after all, why would…
Looking for some super creative ideas to make this weekend, but you kinda need somewhere to start, because although you love making things, you only have so much time in the day? You know, I used to think I had to start from scratch on both recipes and crafts, but as the years go by,
These fabric greeting cards are great for using up fabric scraps and letting your creativity run wild. Super easy to follow instructions.
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25 different clever and fun ideas to use craft punches in projects. Think outside the box and use craft punches in newand surprising ways!
Paper pockets are very useful embellishments for scrapbookers, card makers and other paper crafters. Buying ready made ones can not only be expensive but it limits you to style and color. We can us…
These faker shaker cards are so easy to make and they are perfect for any occasion!
Do you ever get stuck for ideas on crafting your next handmade greetings card? If so, card sketches could be the answer! Card sketches are greetings card design templates/layouts which you can use as a
Old books are very easy to come by at thrift stores and garage sales, and they make the perfect base for creating scrapbooks and journals. You can use the book as is, and just add your own photos, …
Transform your scrap fabric into pretty new fabric or quick quilt blocks in just minutes with this easy technique. Great for all skill levels.
You can make your own floral paper and then use it to make the prettiest cards, bookmarks, and more. This activity is great for all ages!
I'm always on the lookout for new ways to gussy up a blank canvas. In fact, I shared one last week in my easy DIY painted canvas post. When I saw this tutorial on Our
9 Free Halloween Backgrounds (+ 1 Paid). We love digital papers! They're just so versatile! They can be used as backgrounds to graphic design projects, backgrounds for social media posts, patterns for physical products, or can help create beautiful scrapbook layouts! Now along with loving digital papers, we also are big fans of Halloween. So of course we love Halloween digital papers! Check out all the great Free Halloween Digital Papers we found! All but one of these are free! The great thing about Halloween digital paper patterns is that there is such a wide variety of designs available! They can range from really dark and scary to more fun and whimsically spooky. If you're looking for free Halloween digital papers, then you have to check out the ones below! 9 Free Halloween Digital Papers Remember to always consult the original source of these digital papers for their licenses. Of course, all Digital Download Shop digital papers come with our simple Commercial Use license, but the resources from other sites may have different licenses. And of course, while the 9 resources mentioned as free were free when we made this list, content owners can change prices at any time. Enjoy all of the great Halloween digital papers we found! 1. Free Halloween Digital Paper Who says Halloween digital papers can't be pretty! Head on over to Just Peachy Designs to get these free Halloween digital papers (click on her main image to access the Google Drive download). 2. Free Halloween Digital Paper Pack Here's another fun set of free Halloween digital patterns! We especially like the
Create corner accent pieces on your cards using circle punches. It's a fun and simple ways to use circle shapes in your card making.
Challenge yourself and keep it simple using cardstock only for your cardmaking, it's fun. Also a great idea if you're a beginner crafter.
I don’t know what to tell you – it’s scrap paper and adhesive magnets. Not much to say as far as a tutorial goes, but clearly there are people out there that have been creating a marketplace for these super-simple magnetic bookmarks – and have been getting screwed! They’re very cute – but $5- $8 […]
Find out exactly what to do with old greeting cards. Do you keep them as memorabilia / sentimental reasons, do you get rid of them, or do you do a mix?
Struggling to keep your craft paper organized so you can use it better? See this brilliant idea for how to store scrapbook paper scraps!
Learn how to Emboss Toilet paper!! You will not believe how incredibly gorgeous this technique is! Perfect for Cards, Junk Journals and other Paper Crafting projects. By Rebecca Parsons
I’ve got a baby wipe card making technique you can learn that will change how you look at your stamps! What a fun way to make beautiful DIY cards!
Artwork doesn't have to be expensive or difficult to look amazing. Check out these creative-but-stunning ways to make wall decor with paper!
This Stadium Wave Pop-Up Card was an exclusive tutorial for my email newsletter subscribers in December 2023. This project has become popular
In a recent newsletter, I asked readers to email me if there was anything they would like to see featured here on the blog. In no time at al...
Back in the old days (basically, the 'old days' = pre-kids), I used to scrapbook. A lot. Today I use a Memory Planner, but I have maintained my obsession and compulsive buying habits when it comes to scrapbook paper. I don't even want to tell you how many pieces of scrapbook paper I have around my house, because it would be embarrassing. So...what's one to do with it all? I've compiled a list of uses for scrapbook paper that I think any paper hoarder will appreciate. If you're like me, you'll see this list and get a bunch of ideas and feel
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Quilling Glue Basics - 5 Helpful Tips Do you have a hard time with glue showing on your quilling? In this video I’m going to share all the gluing tips I’ve learned since I started in 2006. Tip 1 – Smear Your Glue Puddle I often see instruction to pour out some glue, and then to dip your quilling into the puddle, but it’s easy to overcoat your quilling strip this way, which means your glue will be seen on your final work surface. Instead, I prefer to use another piece of plastic to smear the puddle flat. This way the depth of your glue puddle is very shallow. This allows you to gently press the innermost coils into the glue, coating every bit of it. When I pick it up, I pre-loosen the inner coils so the glue’s suction won’t destroy the smooth arcs. After lifting, I always turn it upside down to check if I’ve missed coating any of it. If I did, I’ll simply re-dip again. Tip 2 - Missed Spots Now, if you coiled your strip unevenly, it’s quite easy to miss getting it dipped fully into the glue. Or maybe you missed dipped a certain section. What do you do if your strip is already on your work surface? Let me show you how to add glue in a case like this. Apply glue to a scrap piece of quilling paper and slip it under the areas that are missing glue, the press your strip down. Tip 3 - Glue Dipping and Smearing Cards When smearing my glue for dipping my pieces, I prefer to use a plastic card that has a matte surface rather than a high gloss surface. I usually use the Oyster card I got when I visited London. Tip 4 - How to Undo Glued Pieces As all quillers know, our work is hard to undo. If you’ve glued something down, don’t just tear it up. You’ll end up tearing the fibres of your work surface. Instead, I extend an x-acto knife and slowly slice through the glue horizontally. This is another reason why it’s good to use as little glue as possible. If you have some stubborn bits, you may need to scrape the surface a bit. I then use an eraser to gently scour the fragments. Finally I use a bone folder to smoothen the surface as much as possible. I only remove my quilling as a last resort, and you’ll get the best results the faster you make your decision before the glue fully dries. I do suggest that you practice on a scrap piece first. Tip 5 - My Favorite Quilling Glue Brand I’m often asked what brand of glue I use. My favourite is Aleene’s Tacky Glue because it’s thick and dries fast. I use the large bottle when I need to smear it for dipping, and I put it in a fine tip bottle for applying directly onto my quilling strips. I store it upside down in a shot glass with a wet tissue at the bottom so it doesn’t clog and is always ready to use. I hope these tips help you with your quilling. I love reading your comments and hearing which tip you found the most helpful, because then it helps me decide what to show you in the future. Or if you have any tips to share, please comment so we can all learn from you as well.
