quick easy cute fun: projects for paper crafters
If you’re like me, you find some techniques so captivating that it’s almost impossible to toss even the tiniest scrap of it. Polished stone falls definitely falls into that category for me. Eventually, though, the scrap pile gets too big and the time comes to do something about it. What to do then? When I can’t save it. . .[Read More]
Do you ever look at patterned paper and see something more than just the pattern on the paper? I do. And when I looked at the white-on-black scrolls pattern in Love Letter, I saw butterflies. Lots of them. Everywhere. Day after day. 24-7. So I created this. That got the fluttering flock out of my. . .[Read More]
Is someone on your gift list getting a stuffed animal or doll this year? Well don’t just give it to them–help them adopt it! Imagine the present in question is, oh say, a sock monkey. A certificate from the Barrels o’ Fun Simian Adoption Center documents all the rights of the proud monkey owner, who can then select. . .[Read More]
I’m not Jewish, so my knowledge of Hanukkah and its traditions is secondhand. But here are a few noteworthy points as I understand: The roots of Hanukkah date back to a time when conquerors controlled Jerusalem. (Okay, I know that doesn’t help a lot–but who can keep up ‘em all straight?) During that time, the conquerors used the Temple. . .[Read More]
Looking for last minute stocking stuffer ideas? You can’t go wrong with chocolate–most everyone loves this luscious luxury. But for the few who don’t? Well, chocolate boasts a high trade value for after-destuffing swap sessions. And when it comes wrapped as prettily as this bar, a quick and simple tag like this is all you need to add the. . .[Read More]
A stash of simple brown paper gift bags gives your gift wrap station great potential. All you’ll need is a suitable topper for whatever gift-giving occasion lands on your social calendar. Today’s variation is a shower gift for a mother-to-be of a baby girl. (For a close-up view of the glistening flower, click on the image and. . .[Read More]
One of my favorite background techniques is spotted background. With just a little effort, you can add a lot of color and interest to any project. Wanna try it? Get out your glossy cardstock and choose your color combo. Here, I went with colors for a baby boy. Randomly stamp your lightest color spot all over. . .[Read More]
The ‘Fold It Up & Take It’ diaper fold treat pouch was a little extra goodie added to the VC Rocks Hotel Roomie Box created for the coolest chick on the 70s Floor, Jeanie. Today’s project comes to you with musical accompaniment inspired by that moment of panic when you’re walking out the door for a spontaneous celebration and. . .[Read More]
--Holly & The Dog
