23 Aug

These paper flower clusters are the perfect centerpiece or just a great decoration that you can put anywhere around the house. They are very easy to make and can be customized with your favorite colors. ...

22 Jul

One of the best things about the summer months is the ability to hosting a lot of outdoor summer parties. I have always liked the beautiful papel picado patterns and thought it would be fun to create one for a summer fiesta.  This bright and...

09 Mar

Paper cranes are one of the most beloved, iconic origami shapes with a stunning silhouette and beginner-friendly fold pattern. With an empty wall to fill and a stack of colored paper, I searched online for inspiration to start my project....

25 Feb

As we see the close of another Olympics it is time to make something that you can send to someone to celebrate it. Watching the world’s best athletes devote their lives to be the best and the United States had a lot to offer this...

20 Nov

During Thanksgiving, we give thanks for family, friends, and the kindness in our world that we sometimes forget. Starting with a full 8 1/2” x 11” sheet of Curious Skin, Emerald score and fold it in the middle of the sheet. Have a sheet of Stardream...

03 Nov

Fall brings changes. The leaves are still in the trees and the colors are coming in: green, gold, orange, and red. Parchtone, Aged, 80 lb cover offers subtle texture, with an aged antique effect. After scoring and folding in half, a full sheet of the Aged. Complement...

24 Sep

Fall transitions are lovely and you truly are able to see every color of nature burst through. For this project, we will start with an earth color, Wild, Clay, 111lb cover. Before scoring in half, add some text to it with your laser or inkjet...

25 May

This is a fun and useful project for many occasions! Create your own gift bags using paper and other embellishments.  We came across this easy 4-1/2 minute video from Innova Crafts - checkout their helpful and easy tutorial I made several varieties so I could test paper sizes, colors...

20 May

Be yourself, everyone else is taken. I don't know who said that first, but it is worth repeating. In today's busy time it is good to take a moment to celebrate what is uniquely ours, and to celebrate someone special. Don't you love those from...

09 Apr

Wouldn't be Easter without the Bunny, by Tim Holtz Alterations, Easter Elements, cut in PaperPapers Poptone, Hot Fudge, a deep chocolate brown that die cuts into a chocolate bunny good enough to eat. It comes with a matching #10 envelope, which is perfect for a...