Pretty Up a Party with Paper
7 commentsI wouldn't hesitate to put extra care and attention into wrapping a present, so why should a cake be any different? Cutting a silhouette is not difficult. If you have paper, pencil, scissors (or X-Acto knife), and an interesting design, you’re more than halfway there. Simply draw out your design, and start cutting.
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Crafting My Life with Paper
4 commentsPaper was my first playmate, my constant companion, my catechism in graphic design, and fuel for my imagination. Like most crafters, I have the-many-who-came-before-me to thank for generously sharing their ideas and techniques, and now I’m thrilled to have a chance to continue the tradition and pass along some of my own ideas. I hope you enjoy them.
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How to Embroider a Greeting Card
6 commentsMany embroidery stitches take just as well to paper as they do to cloth. This tutorial shows you how to stitch up a pretty card for a special occasion.
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Great Finds at the Renegade Craft Fair, Brooklyn
1 commentHere are some of the cool crafts found at the Renegade Craft Fair in Brooklyn over the weekend.
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Which Ink is Right for Your Project
2 commentsWhen I first started paper crafting, I knew nothing about the different properties and capabilities of inks. Ink was just ink. After an embarrassing incident, I discovered that not all inks are created equal and that finding just the right one can save time and frustration.
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Summer Sizzles this Week on Craft Stylish
4 commentsHere is a preview of the hot summer projects, tips and ideas for this week on Craft Stylish
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Summer CHA Show: Paper Crafts Heaven!
When it comes to paper, it's hard to beat the Craft and Hobby Association's summer show in Chicago.
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Transform Your World with Paper
Since my humble beginnings in invitation making, I’ve been exploring every possible paper technique I can get my crafty little fingers on. Paper, for me, is the ultimate craft medium. There are few craft supplies that are so deliciously tactile, colorful and easy to work with as paper.
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Custom Rubber Stamps from Craft Pudding
4 commentsCheck out these custom made stamps from Craft Pudding!
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Get Addicted to Designing Your Own Flowers
4 commentsHave fun playing around on this site that allows you to create some beautiful flowered art.
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Sweet Silkscreening: Pinecone + Chickadee
1 commentThese former Brooklynites create awesome silkscreened cards from their coastal Maine home.
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The Color Wheel: A Paper Crafter's Must-Have Tool
If you're clumsy with color or just in need some fresh ideas, a color wheel can work wonders for you.
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Paper Craft Blogs That Inspire
Need inspiration? The Web is chock-full of amazing artists and resources. Here are five of my favorites.
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Take Responsibility with Eco-Friendly Paper-Crafting Tips
5 commentsGoing green can be stylish and easy. Enjoy guilt-free paper creativity with these earth-conscious ideas and resources.
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Scrappy Gal: Get More Paper Projects like Shadow Boxing from Khris Cochran
Can't get enough of Khris and her pretty pages? Check out more content from the paper-ista on her blog.
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Needlepoint-in-Style Video with Amy Holbrook
Learn more about Amy Holbrook's personalized needlepoint notebooks in this how-to video.
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A Bone Folder Makes for Paper Perfection
One of my most indispensable craft tools is my bone folder. Without it I am naked and vulnerable. It sounds silly, I know, but I love that thing!
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Get into Bookmaking
2 commentsIf you’re already dialed into one the hottest paper-crafting trends: bookmaking, you already know that this incredible crafting experience is highly addictive. But even you are new to the scene, be sure to check out these terrific bookmaking resources; they're virtual page-turners!
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Add Fabric for Pretty Paper Projects
1 commentFabric, for me, is surrogate paper.I use them interchangeably in many projects. The texture or pattern of a piece of fabric is sometimes that perfect embellishment that makes a traditional paper project truly unique and special.
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Make this Super-Easy Card in Just Five Minutes
1 commentIf you’re short on time and need a quick card to pop in the mail or take to a party, you’re in luck. This little gem requires only a few supplies and takes about Five minutes to make.
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