Paula and I were recently in one of the local craft stores and we saw some Xmas trees made out of paper. They were $90 so we decided we should make our own. Neither of us likes to cut up books so we decided to use scrapbooking paper, and we are delighted with the result. This is a great project for a Christmas centerpiece. And it's something you can get older kids … [Read more...] about Paper Christmas Tree Tutorial
Paper Tutorials
Silhouette Studio Tutorial: Learn How to Create a Honeycomb Stencil
We have had the Silhouette Cameo for a while now and have been getting the hang of using it. It's very similar to the Brother Scan n Cut in terms of what it can do but there are enough differences to make it a whole new learning experience. Some things are better and some are worse but that is a whole different video which we will be doing in the near future. I know a lot of … [Read more...] about Silhouette Studio Tutorial: Learn How to Create a Honeycomb Stencil
6+ Stash-Busting Paper Craft Projects From Bluprint
If you 're looking for some great ideas on using up your paper stash (and aren't we all) then I urge you to check out this free PDF eGuide from Bluprint (previously known as Craftsy. The eGuide has 24 lovely photo tutorials along with tips and hints from renowned scrapbookers and card makers such as Ronda Palazzari, Jin Yong, Amy Rysavy, Kristen Magee, and Victoria … [Read more...] about 6+ Stash-Busting Paper Craft Projects From Bluprint
How to Easily Remove the Backing From Stickers or Labels
We have been making stickers using the ScanNcut but what we found was that once we had printed out images onto sticker paper, removing the backing paper wasn't all that easy with some of the shapes. So after some trial and error we figured out a way to do it. Check out the video below for a quick tip that shows you how to remove the backing quickly and easily (Can't see the … [Read more...] about How to Easily Remove the Backing From Stickers or Labels
Art Journal Tutorial – Background Ideas: #1 Using Ink Sprays
Often, getting started is the hardest part of scrapbooking and art journalling. The background gives you the starting point, so If you are looking for a really nifty idea for a background for your art journal or scrapbooking pages then this technique using ink sprays looks great. Use the mist sprays to create a really nice looking background to start with and then you can … [Read more...] about Art Journal Tutorial – Background Ideas: #1 Using Ink Sprays
How to Make Your Own Ink Sprays for Art Journals & Scrapbooking
We make our own ink sprays for use in our art journals and scrapbooking pages. They are easy and inexpensive to make. And you can make up as many different colors as you need. So it doesn't matter if you are looking for a muted toning or a bold, out there look, you can simply blend the color you need for your different projects Watch the video below: They look … [Read more...] about How to Make Your Own Ink Sprays for Art Journals & Scrapbooking
How to Print on Tissue Paper Tutorial
In this tutorial we show you how we print on tissue paper using an ink jet printer. This is a medium that we really enjoy working with when we are creating some of our journaling projects. Tissue paper makes an awesome background for scrapbooking or art journal projects. We use plain tissue paper which is readily available from the $2 shops. Believe me, you are going to love … [Read more...] about How to Print on Tissue Paper Tutorial