Origami, letterpress, linocuts, laser-cuts, pepakura, pop-ups, flip-books, silhouettes, maché, and more.
Megan at Princess Lasertron, a wedding designer and blogger with pretty much the most unexpectedly awesome blog name ever, shared this tutorial for making paper ball garland with magazine pages. As someone who once planned her own wedding—and had all of the glossy magazines to prove it—I think this project is the perfect way to […]
I just bought two sets of these letterpress giving thanks cards for my Thanksgiving feast. What a special way to mark down the things you’ve loved about the year! Of course you can do it on any old paper, but there’s something about the beauty of letterpress that lends even more weight to the process.
When Jenny from Craft Test Dummies last visited NYC, I think it’s safe to say that we went a little washi tape crazy. The problem is, while funky and fun, washi tape can also be very expensive—especially given the fact that you’ll want to stick it on absolutely everything! Rising to the DIY challenge, Jenny […]
I know they tend to be viewed as kindergarten craft staples, but I still have a special fondness for colorful pipe cleaners (chenille stems, if you’re feeling fancy). I like these simple ideas for incorporating them into gift wrap from Brittany of The House That Lars Built over on Oh Happy Day.
I am always blown away by paper artists, and these paper sculptures by Calvin Nicholls are no exception. Incredibly detailed, they are all about texture. (Most of his work uses white paper alone.) I highly recommend checking out his process photos under the About Me tab on his site. (Via Square Inch Design, via Hunch.)
I have my husband to thank for introducing me to the music of the lovely Laura Veirs a few years ago. In her latest e-newsletter, she included a video to accompany a DIY project that is printed along with the liner notes of her new CD, Tumble Bee. The album’s illustrations are done by artist […]
I know, I know, it’s only Halloween, so it’s way too early for Christmas decorations! That may be so, but I’d have no problem displaying this beautiful sheet music star wreath by Handmade & Heritage any time of the year! Now, who has some vintage sheet music lying around, just waiting for a project?
