HOW TO: Make Paper Mache Beads
A Storybook Life has this great tutorial how to make beads from old newspapers. The beads are made with paper mache, paint, and varnish. [via] Link. Related Paper Bead Bangle – Link.
Paper Crafts
Origami, letterpress, linocuts, laser-cuts, pepakura, pop-ups, flip-books, silhouettes, maché, and more.
NaniBird – Open Paper Bird
Josh McKible has recently launched NaniBird, a site where you can download free paper bird patterns as well as design and submit your own. He’s done the first batch of patterns from designs his fans have made, and they’re nice and free – Link. Related: Free Paper Bird Pattern – Link.
Rob Ryan’s Lost Paper Cuts
Super talented artist Rob Ryan shared some paper cuts that he found in the bottom of a drawer. He must have some nice drawers. Link.
Paper Model Toy Sites
Tracy who blogs as Snuffykin posted a roundup of paper model web sites. The sites have models that range from super realistic motorcycles to whimsical Japanese dioramas. Link. Related Papercraft AK-47 – Link.
HOW TO – Make Button Notecards
Jessica from How About Orange shares a PDF template and instructions for making these sweet and fresh-looking notecards using colorful buttons. Link.
Recycled Flyer Scarf
From the CRAFT Flickr pool comes Artistic Aya’s bold and colorful necklace made from recycled promotional materials and silk ribbon. Link.
HOW TO – Design Your Own Patterned Paper
Craft Chi shows you how to design your own patterned paper for scrapbooking or any kind of paper crafts. Amy recommends using label paper but you can also use a Xyron to make stickers or different sized paper/labels. Link.
