... It gives a very different look and takes less time. So it really depends on the look you are going for when making your cards!! I collect paper napkins that have Christmas images when I find them for using when making cards this way. Of course, handmade paper can be used for making cards in a multitude of ways and with every theme under the sun - ...

... guest blogger on Mariel and Jessica's "Or so she says..." blog this weekend.  I wrote a brief tutorial on making "free" handmade paper with 100% recycled paper. The tagline for "Or so she says"  is " a daily dose of great ideas" and that it is!  Check it out, and see ...

... you are doing so it ends up being a circle.  -Don't ask how I know that. ;)   I used my Cricut to cut out twenty 2" circles out of Imaginisce's Polar Expressions paper, then folded each one into a triangle shape and glued the edges together with my Glue Glider Pro.  I then cut out some holly leaves out with the Winter Woodland cartridge and glued on some little red pom-poms. And ...

I've always wanted to make one of these! It's made from cardboard, decorative paper, handmade paper inside (made from elephant dung?), and yarn. I used the Japanese stab binding technique. It's the same thing as the lesson plan I used in field experience for middle school; it's a ...

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... a variety of handmade goods for giving by stocking shops on etsy and throwing three handmade markets. Here is another featured artist in my ongoing series, to let you know of all ... great local handmade items you can find. Today’s featured Cleveland Handmade Etsy shop is Blue Brunette. Her shop includes a variety of handmade paper goods including notepads, wedding favors, and cards. With all ...

... many innovative artists whose love of paper is apparent in the work that they do. Handmade paper by CJ Shane CJ Shane ... and silver. When I'm home here in Tucson, I make my own paper. I like to experiment with different fibers, especially those native plant fibers from ... small editions of artists' books. When I make paper, I enjoy knowing that I am participating in a tradition that dates back ...

... Natural Home Magazine Now here's a DIY I could get behind! Wrapped paper vases are chic, simple and more importantly --- entirely inexpensive to ... Home: 1. Measure and cut handmade paper (available at specialty paper and craft stores or online) ... stores. Be sure the adhesive goes all the way to the edge. 3. Smooth the paper around the glass vase. Press firmly as you go to remove ...

you know the holidays are coming when we have piles of paper in both the bindery and the print studio. sheets of handmade paper that have just been peeled. paper that is getting trimmed down. paper that is being printed. paper that is being die cut. boxes being shipped out day after day. yes the holidays are upon us. one more week ...

... the Philadelphia Center for the Book is hosting their annual Book Paper Scissors Festival, a free artists’ book ... with free workshops. The event, which is totally open to the public, features prints, artists’ books, handmade paper, origami, jewelry… pretty much anything ... the Free Library of Philadelphia from 10AM to 4PM. Book Paper Scissors Artists’ Book Fair December 5th ...

... crafted with found pieces of gift wrap, scrap paper and vintage sheet music. The artist, who hails from Albuquerque, New Mexico, tries to incorporate paper from forgotten books, especially those with personalized bookplates and/or handwritten names and dates, for a personal touch. Made to be enjoyed indoors, this handmade paper creation would look perfect over a mantle or would dress up any ...

... each. 2005 Robin used decorative Japanese chiyogami paper to frame the photos of her three sons. Instead of captioning each of her boys' ... Underneath the photos, she used Japanese chiyogami and Stardream specialty paper layers to turn the dark colored backing card ... the card (as the reverse side). -- As you can see from Robin's handmade holiday cards, you can make personalized, one-of-a ...

... initial, an activity, etc. Then it was time to cut the tissue paper into strips. I followed the book's suggestion of 1/ ... 39;t like all the bubbles but I constantly reminded myself that the point of handmade items is not to look like it was produced by a factory machine. The beauty ... cellophane bags lined with red tissue paper and made cute little name tags with my scalloped circle ...

Just listed on etsy (handmade online selling site). A very unique, one-of-a-kind artwork. A great conversation piece. A book out of a handwritten ledger book - this ... -DRAWN) a cute black and white rabbit on it, in ink pen. The old book page is heavier than typing paper, and is 'as is' - in line with being over 100 years old - some of its condition is slight discoloration. Art Prints / ...

... Massachusetts. Holiday wreath by Crispina ffrench. The Handmade Holiday Festival opens with a special preview ... unique gifts. Peace on Earth cut paper design by Noelle Horsfield. Be the first to shop on Friday ... Drum Line group will be selling handmade wrapping paper and wrapping gifts as a fundraiser for their group ... Eagle's front page story on the Handmade Holiday Festival here, call 413-236 ...