If you want to give a pristine white paper a browned, unevenly-colored, aged appearance and parchment-like texture, you need to use an aging technique. I love using my own aged paper for my vintage and steampunk projects. It’s also very cost effective because you only need a few ingredients to create this effect instead of […]
In this day and age of the e-reader, there is still something magical about snuggling up in a comfy chair with a physical book. Maybe it’s my love of paper, but there is just something so comforting about turning the pages of a book as the story unfolds. A few years ago I followed the […]
When adding a child to your family I think we can all agree that decorating their room is one of the things we all look forward to working on during the wait. We recently added our second daughter to our family a few months ago and while waiting for her to come home from China, we […]
Spring is here and it’s a great time to create paper flower projects! This project is very simple and fun to make and you can change the colors or the size and create an amazing bouquet. 1. Cut strips of paper. Use any pattern or solid paper. you can stamp, paint and ink it. You […]
Step your card making skills up a notch with these free handmade birthday cards from AllFreePaperCrafts! Everyone loves to get a card from a loved one on their birthday, but it always feels more special when that card is homemade. Anyone who receives such a card feels special and loved knowing that their friend or family went […]
Watercolor markers are an easy and controlled way of adding soft color to projects. Supplies You Will Need: Peonies on Parade Stamp Set by Papertrey Ink Whatnot Sentiments Four Stamp Set by Your Next Stamp Versafine Onyx Black Ink Versamark Watermark Ink MISTI Stamping Tool White Embossing Powder by Ranger Heat Gun Watercolour Cardstock by […]
I love printables for so many reasons, the first of which is in the title of this post…free! That’s right, free! There are so many talented designers who have created printable wall decor, cards, and other projects and then linked them up on their blogs for us to download. The only out of pocket cost […]
What mother or grandmother wouldn’t love to look at pictures of their kids or grandkids while sewing for them cute outfits and accessories? This easy Mother’s Day Craft, a wood “love” letter sign decoupaged with die cut scissors, was as fun to make as it is to look at. Mother’s Day Craft: Wood “Love” Letter […]
Magical and mystical, it’s no wonder why unicorns are the creatures that often take center stage in many myths throughout time. You probably fell in love with this whimsical beast a long time ago when you were just a child. Luckily for you, it seems that unicorn crafts are one of the latest trends in […]
It’s been a long day, maybe things aren’t going as you had planned, so you are looking for a way to relieve your stress and anxiety. If you are at home, then you may turn to your go-to stress relievers like a hot bath or curling up with a good book (or a good paper […]
