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Minc Foiling System: Tips and Ideas
The Minc Foiling System has been one of the most popular foiling products on the market. There are many reasons why this system remains one of the easiest ways to add foil to all of your paper craft projects.
Hot Foiling Tips and Ideas
Hot foiling uses various systems to heat a foil that has adhesive onto paper. Get the tips you need to create perfect foiled images every time.
Toner Foiling: Ideas and Tips
Toner foiling has become one of the most popular processes to add foil to paper projects. You can learn how to create your own toner foiled projects with just a few tools and supplies. Get all the basic information, tips, and ideas to get started creating your own foiled projects,
How to Use the Cricut Foil Transfer Kit
The Cricut Foil Transfer Kit is exclusively manufactured to add foil to your projects. The system works through the Cricut Access Program in all of the Cricut models. No extra machines are needed. Learn how you can create foiled projects with one kit and very few extra steps.
Pop-Up Cards: Tips and Ideas
Pop-up cards are fun to make and give to someone special. With just a few supplies, you can create a truly interactive gift card.
How to Use the Glimmer Foiling System in Your Crafts
The Glimmer Foiling System is one of the easiest systems for any crafter of any level. You can create foiled projects right out of the box. Learn some tips and tricks to get the most from your Glimmer System. Foil greeting cards and other paper craft projects with ease.
Mail Art Basics
While not new, mail art is considered a form of art that is separate from all others. It is a one-of-a-kind form of art sent through the mail system. No two pieces are ever alike. Papercrafters around the world participate in this art form. Learn more about it and find out if you may want to try it.
How to Use Embossing Glazes in Your Paper Crafts
Embossing glazes are the newest and one of the most popular products and techniques on the market for paper crafters. You can use this product in just about any paper craft you can think of. Learn what embossing glazes are and how to use them in this tutorial. Crafting will never be the same.
How to Dye or Stain Paper With Tea
Tea-staining is the perfect way to age paper for any of your papercraft projects. You can also create journal pages and dozens of other papercrafts. Learn the basics of tea staining and a few more advanced techniques.
An Illustrated Tutorial for Hidden Paperclips
Hidden paperclips are a great decorative way to hold personal treasures in a journal. They are not fixed to the page and can be moved around, which makes them super versatile too.
Year of the Tiger Crafts: Printable Kid Projects for Chinese New Year
8 printable easy and inexpensive project sheets to use in making crafts for the Year of the Tiger, Chinese New Year. Includes a paper plate tiger, a cut and paste tiger, a paper bag tiger puppet, and papercut tigers.
9 Printable Templates for Year of the Tiger Lanterns: Globe and Cylinder Styles
Nine easy printable templates for lantern crafts children can make to celebrate the Lantern Festival and the Year of the Tiger.
Easy Brown Lunch Bag Gnome
Learn how to make a super-easy and inexpensive lunch bag gnome.
How to Make a Coronavirus Pandemic Piñata
Make your own pandemic piñata! Lift the spirits of a loved one stuck at home on their birthday or other special occasion with this easy and hilarious DIY piñata that looks like a model of the dreaded COVID-19 virus.
"C" Is for Coyote (Alphabet Paper Craft for Kids)
"C" is for Coyote is an alphabet craft for children to enjoy. Help make learning fun by combining a fun craft with a learning experience.
How to Hand Sew a Binding for a Card or Booklet
There are many ways to join together pages for a card or booklet. Hand sewing your binding is a creative way to add a personal touch while providing a sturdy join for your pages. Hand sewing a binding is easier than you think, and it only requires a few basic materials.
Harry Potter Paper Silhouette Pictures
Complete directions and free printable templates for making six different Harry Potter silhouette pictures using inexpensive paper materials.
Book Review: "Kawaii Origami" by Chrissy Pushkin
I review "Kawaii Origami" by Chrissy Pushkin, which I received as a prize for entering a contest held by Two Classy Chics' blog. After trying a few projects, I've decided that I don't have the skills or the materials needed to complete most of the projects in this book.
Stenciling on Paper: Basics
Stenciling on paper is a technique that will yield amazing results. With just a few tools, you can create an unlimited amount of stenciled projects. Learn the basics of stenciling on paper.
Create Paper Flowers
Creating your own paper flowers for your paper crafts is easy and fun! You can use paper scraps to embellish all kinds of projects with very little effort.
Essential Tools for Paper Crafters
Starting out in scrapbooking and paper crafts means that you will be creating real artwork using paper as your medium. There are just a few simple tools that you need to get started. Learn more.
DIY Valentine's Day "Tear and Share" Treat Bags
These colorful treat bags are easy to make with household materials and fun to fill with your favorite candy or little gifts.
Craft Ink Tips and Techniques: The Complete Guide
Learn about the different types of inks, how to use them, how to get more mileage from your ink pads, and some new ideas and techniques that will get your creative juices flowing.
DIY Holiday Craft: How to Make a Farmhouse Wreath Christmas Ornament Using Scrap Paper
Handmade decorations and ornaments always bring a special warmth to the holiday season. This festive wreath ornament is a perfect holiday craft project. It's easy to make and requires just a few materials. And you'll love how it looks on your tree!
How to Make a Quilt-Inspired Christmas Tree Holiday Card
One of the best ways to spread Christmas cheer is with a handmade card. This festive greeting card features a Christmas tree inspired by quilt designs. Easy and fun to make, this project requires no special equipment since the simple tree template is included in this tutorial.
How to Make a Patchwork Dove Christmas Card for the Holidays
Make your own holiday cards featuring a Christmas dove and some festive quilt inspiration! All you need is some scrapbook paper, washi tape, and holiday cheer. These handmade cards are fun to make and require no special cutting machine since the dove template is included in this tutorial.
How to Make a Reindeer Christmas Card Without Any Special Equipment
This cheery reindeer Christmas card requires no special cutting machine and all the templates you need are included. You can add a variety of fun elements to personalize these cards for your friends and family.
How to Make a Poinsettia Christmas Card
This easy Christmas card tutorial requires no special equipment at all. All you need are some basic materials and the included poinsettia template!
Embossing Folder Basics
Learn the basics about using embossing folders to create cards and other paper crafts. There are many ways to use them to create all kinds of paper craft projects.
The Art of Collage: Making Art From Trash
From throw-away magazines and catalogues to award-winning art pieces, I show how I create art out of collaged trash. These are fun and intriguing as well as eye-catching. Come with me to explore the world of collaged art.
Tips and Ideas to Use Glitter for Paper Crafts
Glitter is a fun way to add bling to all your paper crafts. Learn how to use glitter, glitter glue, and glitter paper on scrapbook pages, cards, journals, and more. I've included free resources in this comprehensive guide. Enjoy!
4 Easy DIY Mother’s Day Crafts for Kids to Make
Unleash your creativity by making your own Mother’s Day art. These DIY tutorials are fun, fast, and inexpensive. Create these homemade paper crafts with your children and allow them to give them away this holiday. Handmade gifts show the personal touch that every parent loves.
DIY Bookmarks Inspired by Harry Potter
Learn how to make a DIY Harry Potter-inspired bookmark step-by-step with photos.
Die Cut Basics: Tips and Ideas
Die cuts are the perfect embellishments for greeting cards, scrapbook pages, journals, and more. Learn how to create the perfect die-cut by learning the basics and using these tips.
Have Fun Making Your Own Bookmarks
When reading a book, you want to take care of it and use a bookmark to mark your place. But sometimes you don’t want to spend money on a bookmark. Find out how to make your own homemade bookmarks!
Adorable Recycled Book Pumpkin Craft
A beautiful and unique DIY craft for the autumn season!
Model Building With Poster Board, Craft Papers, and More
This is a fun project! Design and construct your favorite building using poster board and craft papers. This hobby or career is called "model building" and is great for individuals or families.
How to Make a Tea-Light Lamp From a Photograph
Pictures of vacations, family, pets, horses, your city and interesting or funny photographs can be made into small table-to lamps using battery operated tea lights.
DIY Cereal Box Mail Holder Craft
A super easy mail-holding craft made from cereal boxes and scrapbook papers. Environmentally (and kid) friendly, and tons of fun!
Adorable DIY Recycled Book and Magazine Turkey for Thanksgiving
This Thanksgiving, create a unique turkey art craft with items you already have around the house!
Instructions for Making Unique Chinese New Year Paper Lanterns
Includes instructions for making simple Chinese lanterns from paper, along with photos and lots and lots of tips for varying their look and adding embellishments for making them unique.
Easy Christmas Craft: How to Make a Paper Plate Angel
These colorful angels are made from a paper plate and basic art supplies. A fun activity for any age, these crafty angels can decorate a mantle, hang on your Christmas tree, or serve as a tree topper!
How to Make Cards: 10 Card-Making Tips for Beginners
Quick basic tips to get started with your card making, especially with you're a total beginner at making handmade greeting cards.
Simple and Easy Party Lantern Patterns
Have a little soiree planed? Want something cool and unusual for the children to create to keep them busy? These little lawn lanterns are perfect and easy. You can make dozens fairly inexpensively.
DIY Craft Tutorial: How to Make a Woven Paper Journal or Sketchbook Cover
This woven paper craft is a great way to add creativity and personality to your journal or sketchbook. This technique can also be used to beautify and upcycle a diary, scrapbook, or family photo album.
37 DIY Ideas for Making Pop-Up Cards
Check out these DIY ideas on how to make pop-up greeting cards for birthdays, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s, or Father’s Day. This article includes pop-up card ideas, tutorials, and templates.
How to Make a Decorative Branch With Paper Flower Blossoms
Make a lovely floral decoration for your home by adding paper leaves and tissue paper blossoms to a natural branch. Easy to adapt for various holidays, this flower project is great for children, too!
Yarn Hat Ornament Made With Recycled Toilet Paper Rolls Craft Tutorial
Holidays just aren't the same without homemade ornaments and this yarn hat made with recycled toilet paper rolls is one of the cutest. Easy to make with the step-by-step photo instructions and video.
How to Make a Mobile With Your Favorite Photos
Follow the step-by-step instructions of this photo tutorial to turn your favorite images into a cute hanging mobile display that moves and spins.
How to Make a No-Sew Quilt Block With Rolled Paper
Using rolled paper, create colorful quilt blocks that are beautiful to look at but require no sewing! This project is a great way to recycle magazines, catalogs, and gift wrap. Fun for kids, too!