Although I haven’t been crafting or creating too many fun things lately, my daughter has, so she gave me permission to share some of her creations–like these pretty envelopes. If you’d like to learn how to make envelopes from magazines, scrapbook paper, or any paper, really, read on. My daughter made her envelopes with scrapbook paper….
Would you love to learn modern calligraphy with a pointed pen and/or more traditional pointed pen styles like copperplate? This post will get you started with tips on supplies, books, and more. Pointed pen calligraphy lends itself to so many projects – letters, notes, wall art, envelope art, tags, invitations, card making, and more. It…
This weekend was fun and inspiring because I was able to attend a large rubber stamp event close to home. It was really a “paper art” event, though, because as you’ll see, this project did not involve rubber stamps at all! At this kind of event, I like to sit and participate in the demos…
Today, I want to show you some pages that I made several years ago for a directory swap for an online stamping and paper-arts group I have belonged to for years. I participated in the swap several times. Basically, we each made a page that told a little bit about ourselves, using some of our…
This little accordion mini-book or card is one of my favorite things to make. I’ve made quite a few since this one, but it holds special memories because I made it for my parents’ 50th wedding anniversary. My parents aren’t with us any longer, but I have this little book as a wonderful memory.
As many of you know, I really love paper art and paper crafts. It’s relaxing and fun, so I’m now trying to make more time for it in my life. Somewhere along this busy road, I left my supplies alone too long in their bins. If you get some time to play, here’s an idea…
I have a project for you today that is pretty and versatile and would make a cute Valentine, Christmas, Easter treat or teacher gift or (insert occasion!), filled with candy or little trinkets. You can even turn them upside down to make cute cone Christmas tree decorations, make great paper carrots for Easter, or the perfect May…
Papercrafting/ paper artistry is a part of who I am. A LONG time ago, I was the 12 year old girl with the pretty stationary, the fountain pens, the sealing wax kit, and a passion for penpals and diaries. So it’s no surprise that I love calligraphy, card making, journaling, and scrapbooking. I made this…