I found a great project for a spool knit necklace made out of paper string and I need instructions on how to make the string. I'm not sure what kind of paper to use, but it's definitely not ordinary copy paper.
I use magazine inserts to give some of my craft projects stability
I opened a pen package today and was going to save the white board inside for signs, then realized they had little folds in the ends and the middle. Curiosity took over and I folded them, to find that they make a perfect little pyramid!
Putting Greeting on Seed Paper Card
Looking through crafts, I found an article about making seed paper by Ellen Brown. I am going to try this but want to know how to put a greeting on the front of the card?
I've been trying to remember how to fold a pirate hat out of newspaper. We used to make them as kids and I wanted to share with my niece and her playmates. Any simple instructions appreciated. Thanks.
Decorate Paper Lunch Bags With Paper Punches
Use decorative paper punches to make regular paper lunch bags into one of a kind favor/treat bags. If they are for a child's party have him or her decorate the bags with markers, etc., to make them even more special!
Cut out a paper doll you printed on card stock from this site.
I'm a rubber stamper/scrapper. This is a scan of one of my hand stamped cards.
I'm a rubber stamper/scrapper/paper crafter. This is a photo of one of my hand stamped "purse" and matching card. I usually make 6 cards for each "purse" and give them as gifts.
This was purely by accident. I had no wrapping paper, so I used several pieces of tissue paper and twisted it up and it formed what looked like, to me, a rose. So I stuck some silk leaves I had on both sides and it looked like I did it on purpose.
Make Mother's Day Cards On A Dime and In No Time!
Kids of all ages love making Mother's Day cards. Even if you're working with a large group of kids, this activity costs next to nothing and is lots of fun.
This is a Perfumed Handmade Card.
I use pinking sheers to cut up all old magazines, candy wrappers, colored paper of any kind and keep it to use as basket stuffing when giving a gift or making baskets for friends.
I was going to give my brother $$ for his birthday, and decided to do something besides stick it in a card. Here are some web sites describing how to fold dollar bills into interesting forms. Since I have never done origami, it will be interesting to see how it will turn out!
White and purple cardstock, white paper, patterned paper, flower stickers, and ribbons were used to create this card set. Add a match gift tag and bag to make the card more special.
Using Scrap Paper to Make a Book
"I'm looking for the stuff that you put on the back side of your scrap paper to stick them together like a little book. I've seen it before, at that time it came in like a small paint can and you would brush it on the back side of the paper you have. " Tips from the ThriftyFun community.
Any suggestions for recycling old birthday and greeting cards?
Making Paper Flowers, Mosaics and Faux Stained Glass
I'm looking for instructions for making realistic paper flowers. I'm also looking for information about paper mosaics and faux stained glass.
Use Foam Shapes and Alphabet Blocks to Make Stamps
Alphabet blocks can be used to make rubber stamps from precut foam shapes. If you don't want to use the block that way you can cut new ones from scrap wood then glue or use 2 sided tape to attach the foam shapes on all sides of the wood block !
Here is the 'Paper Plate Challenge!' How many uses can each of you think of for a paper plate (or plates)?
Creative Paper Ideas for the Mail
This is about paper. Any and all kinds of paper. The appearance of it; the feel of it; even the magic smell of it. Newspaper. Catalog paper. Wrapping paper. Wall-paper, but most of all stationery. That is writing paper. I love the history of papyrus, Chinese paper, Japanese paper.
I use magazine inserts to give some of my craft projects stability
I'm a rubber stamper/scrapper/paper crafter. This is a photo of one of my hand stamped "purse" and matching card. I usually make 6 cards for each "purse" and give them as gifts.
Using Scrap Paper to Make a Book
"I'm looking for the stuff that you put on the back side of your scrap paper to stick them together like a little book. I've seen it before, at that time it came in like a small paint can and you would brush it on the back side of the paper you have. " Tips from the ThriftyFun community.
