Our My Paper Heart theme this month has me revisiting some real paper-infused gems from the pages of CRAFT magazine. Back in CRAFT Volume 05, Susan Brackney introduced us to an idea that is far from conventional when she tiled her faulty living room floor with paper and glue to gorgeous result. Way to take […]
CRAFT is celebrating love, glitter, and craftiness with the Crafty Chica Love Shrine Challenge. Preserve your memories and tell your love story by building a shrine that creatively reflects your personality and expresses your hopes and dreams.This type of project is all about personal self expression. I began by digging through my collections of postcards […]
By Ann Martin Quilling, the coiling and shaping of narrow paper strips to create a design, has been around for years — hundreds, in fact. During the Renaissance, nuns and monks would roll gold-gilded paper remnants trimmed during the bookmaking process, and use them to decorate religious objects as an alternative to costly gold filigree. […]
By Jessica Wilson Wanna give your valentine a sweet cuppa lurve? All you have to do is create your own dazzling wee tea bag full of goodness. Here’s how!
With Valentine’s Day upon us I thought I’d make a project that would be a fun gift for your valentine. This mixed media appliqué project was inspired by the “I Love You” fabric used for the man’s face. I found it on Etsy and almost immediately knew what I wanted to do with it. He […]
Weave your vacation road map into a memorable basket.
What’s better than glitter, hearts, cupcakes and Valentine’s Day? A cupcake topped with glitter and hearts FOR Valentine’s Day, that’s what.
