This concept is so simple it doesn't really need a tutorial. Similar to the way we learned to weave in elementary school, you lay out several strips parallel to each other (going the same direction). Let's call these the base strips.
Next, you begin weaving a different colored strip through those base strips. Go under the first base strip, over the next one, under the next base strip and so forth. Grab your next strip and do the same thing, but start opposite of where you did with the first strip. Instead of going under the first base strip, this time go over the first base strip.
Continue adding strips until you reach your desired size.
-Kate
With Easter fast approaching I decided to make one of my favorite Easter files from Dreaming Tree but change up the colors a bit. I made the Mad Hatter Treat Box and choose papers and colors to make it extra springy.
I love this project. Dreaming Tree has great assembly videos, so I am not going to show you how to make it, but you can get all of that info from Dreaming Tree. The top part of the hat comes off so it's actually a box. I plan on filling it with baked goodies for my elderly neighbor for Easter. I hope she will enjoy it.
Onto my monthly tip.....Last month I showed you how I store my small paper scraps so today I am going to show you how I store my large scraps.
I have a large binder that has plastic cardstock protectors on the inside. It only holds four large protectors so I have to double/triple/quadruple group my colors together. My first pocket holds anything six inches and above and consists of "like colors" pinks, purples and reds.
My second folder holds blues, turquoises, and greens. The third file holds yellows, oranges and browns. And the last file is my hodge podge folder and holds blacks, whites, scraps of glitter (in zip lock baggies) and foil paper (also in zip lock baggies) The glitter and foil are in large baggies to keep them from getting damaged by each other and the bags are large enough to hold large scraps and even full sheets.
Last but not least I have my pattern paper scraps. Since I mostly scrapbook and do 3D papercrafts, I usually only buy 12 X 12 cardstock and pattern paper. Don't get me wrong, I have a whole lot of 6 X 6 pattern paper and 81/2 X 11 paper also, but since I don't use it as much, I keep those scraps separate. Anyway, I have an accordion file that I use to organize and file my pattern paper. I have for example, polka dots, plaid, kids, Christmas, Halloween etc, etc. The trick is finding an accordion file that fits 12 X 12 paper in length so not to wrinkle it. I should be better at labeling it, but I am so used to it I can go right to what I need.
That is it for this month! I hope some of my paper organization tips have helped. Until next month!
-Christi
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We are going to use those alphabet dies to make a bridge card. Don't own alphabet dies? Switch out the letters for stamped images, shapes, or stickers and still follow along with this bridge card tutorial.
Decide on your word and cut four of each letter in a cardstock color that matches your card base (here, I used white). Cut a fifth letter set in your top color (solid cardstock, patterned, foil, glitter, etc.) Glue two of the white letters together and then attach your colored letter to the top. The other two will be used for the underside of the letters.
We're thrilled to share with you 13 new colors of glitter cardstock in our Encore Glitter Luxe line. We've chosen these colors to fill in a few color gaps and we think you are going to love them. Several of the colors are bright summery colors just in time for spring and summer crafting.
If Glitter Luxe is new to you, allow me to explain why you'll fall in love with this cuttable glitter paper. Glitter Luxe is specially formulated to cut on Cricut and Silhouette machines and it cuts beautifully. While some small glitter flakes may be left behind on your mat, the paper is almost no shed so it won't leave behind a mess.
And finally, the sparkle is off the charts, with a high-shine formulation that you have to see in person.
Instead of a typical flat card, we will use acetate to add dimension and make it appear that the confetti is floating!
1. Start with a card base measuring 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (folded size).
2. Cut a white panel and an acetate panel both measuring 2 3/4" x 4". (Note that the white panel does not necessarily need to be white, that's just the color I chose.)
3. Arrange your die cuts (here I used circles and numbers) in the design you'd like and adhere them directly to the acetate panel. Make sure some of the elements overlap the edge of the acetate which helps with the floating look. I found double sided tape works best.
4. Flip over the decorated acetate panel and use foam tape behind the embellishments. You are hiding the foam tape BEHIND the embellishments.
Once you've got all the foam tape in place, adhere this decorated acetate panel to your white panel.
5. Cut a piece of coordinating cardstock at 4" x 5 1/4". Stamp on it to create a pattern design if you'd like, then adhere it to the folded card base.
Finally, attach the floating panel centered on the card.
Part of the appeal of this card is the specialty papers, so be sure and mix and match foil, sequin and basic cardstock.
-Kate
If there's one rabbit more famous than the Easter Bunny, It's Peter Rabbit! This is an adorable rabbit banner for Easter parties and other spring-time get togethers. Each of these adorable die-cut banner elements would make great Easter cake toppers too!
Small paper gift boxes are super easy to make for any occasion. The addition of bunny ears and a cute die cut face make them great treat boxes for Easter.
We LOVE shakers at 12x12 Cardstock! This Easter egg shaker idea looks great in a frame as a DIY Easter decoration but can easily be made into a handmade Easter shaker card or an Easter egg cake topper.
Dreaming Tree is known for their gorgeous 3D papercrafts, and this is no exception! This paper Easter bunny house would make a great DIY Easter decoration or Easter centerpiece for your table. No matter how you use it, this 3D Easter decoration is one your guests will never forget!
Do you know someone with an Easter birthday? This is a great cake topper for spring birthdays and Easter parties! The layered die cut pieces and pretty color palette really make this Easter cake topper pop.
This gorgeous cross Easter card from Design Team Member Kate opts for elegant over cute. The gold and teal color scheme works great together to create a stunning Christian Easter card.
Got cardstock scraps? You're in luck! This patterned paper Easter card uses not one, not two, but nine different colors of cardstock! This is the perfect handmade card for pretty cardstock scraps when you can't bear to throw them away.
No Easter party is complete without an Easter banner! This bunny themed banner combines paper and fabric to make a one-of-a-kind DIY Easter decoration. Bunny butt crafts for Easter are always a hit!
Here's another stunning Dreaming Tree Easter craft! This 3D paper chick would look great on your mantle or as an Easter party table decoration. Design Team Member Christi mixed and matched these patterned scrapbook papers expertly.
This handmade Easter card uses both sides of your patterned paper! This is a great card template for double-sided patterned paper. It's an easy card to make and can be adapted for any holiday.
Speaking of scraps, these striped Easter cards are another great way to use cardstock scraps! This handmade Easter card idea was made using metal dies, but could totally work on a Cricut too.
This paper Easter basket for Cricut cutters is a great Easter treats box or Easter party favor. All you need is some cardstock and a Cricut machine! You can also make it a personalized Easter basket with die cut letters if you so choose.
We hope we got your crafting brains inspired and ready to work! Whether you're creating DIY Easter decorations, handmade Easter crafts, or paper easter gifts, has great ideas for Easter crafts of all kinds. These delightful Easter crafts were all made by our Design team members here at 12x12 Cardstock. Before you hop away, make sure you check out our Easter Cardstock Collection.
]]>This month, with Mother's Day fast approaching, (Do you believe it is February already?) we decided to make two of the three items from the Ladies Only SVG Bundle from Dreaming Tree.
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I decided to take on the hat and stand first. This is called a Fascinator Jewelry Tray. I was planning to use some beautiful floral cardstock for this but my Cameo is on it's last leg and it skipped a beat and cut wrong, so I switched to doing it in all plaid. I really love how it came out!
Next I made the Blooming Bag. This doubles as a gift box and can even hold a gift card. Again, I was really happy with the way it came out. If you take a closer look you will see I used an Encore Pearl Kit to dress up the loops of the gold lace. I had in my stash these bluish butterflies and thought they set everything off well, so I put them on the bows of the hat and purse.
Here's another look at both projects.
And because I always like to leave you with a little papercrafting tip, I thought I'd share how I store my scraps and what scraps I think are worth keeping?
Since I scrapbook and do a lot of paper piecing I keep a lot of smaller scraps. The smaller scraps I keep in a locking shoe box. Locking is important because I have been known to knock it onto the floor and two, I like to take it to crops.
I store them by color with index cards separating them. I want to get higher dividers but I always find something better to spend my money on. Hahaha. I even have a section I keep small scrap pieces of specialty paper i.e. foil, velum, already cut etc.
Since I can use as small as a 1" x 1" for paper piecing I keep pretty small scraps, but then my box gets REALLY full fast. Typically I do the following to keep things under control.
My box is a little light right now as a friend's daughter is trying to make her own paper and needed scraps to do so, so I donated all my scraps to her and started all over. I knew it wouldn’t take very long to start to fill up again!
Thanks for joining me on this tip this month and we will talk about larger scraps next time!
-Christi
And if you are a Cricut or Silhouette user, you can recreate these ideas in your cutting software using your favorite font.
Use some strips (or here she used some slice dies) and layer cardstock on a solid card panel the size of your finished card. Once you've created a panel of cardstock strips, cut the large word dies from the panel and use some foam tape to pop up the word, then mount the card panel on a folded card base.
You can also do the reverse and pop up the negative of the panel, leaving the word as a lower layer.
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Are you inspired to get out your old dies and make something fresh and new with these die cutting ideas for handmade cards? We sure are! Plus, we love that this is a perfect project for scraps of cardstock.
-Kate
Get ready to feel the love and run to your craft room to start making!
This clever idea is great for a DIY classroom Valentine treat. If you are making multiples, simplify the process and just do two colors of cardstock and make an ombre heart.
A paper heart is dressed up in this simple DIY valentine card idea. Use your Cricut Pen Tool to draw on your sentiment and the work is done for you.
This die-cut heart card is a great Valentine's project for Cricut users. The die-cut lace, red glitter, and retro lettering really gives this handmade Valentine's day card a vintage charm! Plus - the Heartbeat Glitter scrapbook paper just steals the show.
Think outside the box and choose basic die cut shapes, but cut them in pink and red and add heart sprinkles or stickers. Sometimes just using valentine scrapbook paper with basic shapes is all you need for a handmade valentine card.
Speaking of "outside the box", check out this adorable pizza box gift card holder! Gift cards aren't the most personal gift, but this simple Valentine's Day craft elevates them into something truly special!
This Valentine's Day card idea makes use of metal dies. Combined with foam heart stickers and patterned paper, this lovely Valentine really pops, and it's so easy you can make multiples for everyone on your list, or a whole a classroom of kiddos.
We can't always be with our loved ones on Valentine's Day. This adorable handmade Valentine's Day card is the perfect way to send your love, no matter how far away you are! The central element of this card is an adorable Doodle-Pop Dimensional sticker. Shop our collection of Doodle-Pop Dimensional stickers.
Looking for a more minimalist handmade valentine? Look no further than this split sentiment card! This handmade Valentine's day Card makes clever use of metal dies to create a simple yet chic design. And chances are, you have all the supplies you need to make this already in your craft room.
There's that Heartbeat Glitter paper again! Just like the last card, this handmade Valentine's Day card features die cut letters. The glitter and patterned paper really makes them pop! Mix and match paper textures when using dies and you'll have a winning combination.
This dimensional Valentine's Day card is to die for! The wood grain paper lays a visually compelling foundation for the die cut elements and text. We've got actual real wood paper in the shop and the mix of woodgrain and red cardstock is so classic.
This die cut Valentine card idea is just too cute! Use ribbon, twine, and some fun red rhinestones to make this handmade Valentine's Day card really stand out.
The 12x12 Cardstock Shop specialty papers are great for handmade valentines. The gold foil behind the lettering and the red glittery heart really make this DIY Valentine's Day card shine!
This isn't technically a Valentine's Day card, but it radiates love just the same! All you'd need to do to make this a beautiful stamped Valentine's Day card is swap out the sentiment. Click over to this paper craft tutorial and learn how to make these switched shape cards.
A handmade valentine with a deliciously punny twist! This quirky valentine's day card is perfect for a valentine who's anything but average.
Skip the roses and make this one-of-a-kind Valentine instead! This Valentine's Day card idea is great for those with an artistic spirit. Our Neenah Solar White cardstock is a great base for any inky Valentine's Day designs.
If purple isn't the first color that comes to mind when thinking about Valentine's Day, this card will change your mind! Our foil hearts patterned paper is a must have for handmade Valentines.
No card is complete without a pretty envelope! Check out our full collection of handmade card envelopes over at 12x12 Cardstock Shop.
There you have it! Whether your loved ones are near or far this year, a handmade Valentine's Day card is the perfect way to say "I love you". We hope you're feeling inspired and ready to make some DIY valentines. For more Valentine's Day craft ideas visit the 12x12 Cardstock Shop Blog. Happy crafting!
]]>When scrapbookers refer to 12x12 scrapbook paper, it is the lingo for any patterned or solid paper for scrapbooking sized 12 inches by 12 inches that is archival-safe certified.
An ideal paper for scrapbooking is 12 inches by 12 inches, which accommodates multiple photos per layout, making it the most popular choice. While some prefer 8½ "x 11" or 6" x 12" sizes, the 12x12 cardstock format remains a top pick among scrapbookers and is the size most scrapbook paper manufacturers make.
12"x12" size is a staple for scrapbooking and is considered the gold standard in the scrapbook community. It provides ample space for photos, embellishments, and storytelling. This size perfectly fits standard scrapbook albums and is ideal for detailed and intricate layouts.
The only qualification for scrapbook paper is that it is archival-safe, which is acid-free and lignin-free to guarantee long-lasting preservation of memories. It's important to choose quality paper, offering ease of use for various scrapbooking techniques and maintaining the quality of your scrapbook over time.
Go wild and choose your favorite papers to create fantastic designs! There are tons of scrapbook paper companies who provide a huge variety of styles of scrapbook paper. If cute is your style, you might love Echo Park Paper Co brand. If vintage is more your thing, Simple Stories is a top brand to check out.
Acid and lignin-free paper is specially treated to remove acid and lignin, substances that cause paper to deteriorate and yellow over time. Papers certified as acid and lignin-free make them ideal for archival and preservation purposes, ensuring the longevity and stability of documents, photographs, and artwork.
In scrapbooking, acid and lignin-free paper is the best practice as it preserves the integrity and color of photographs and memorabilia. This paper prevents yellowing and brittleness, ensuring scrapbooks last generations without damaging the enclosed items. Its use is essential for maintaining scrapbook projects' quality and sentimental value.
Check the label to ensure you buy archival-safe paper for your scrapbooking projects. You can’t tell by looking at a paper if it is archival-certified.
Yes, you can print on 12x12 paper if your printer supports that size. Not all standard home printers accommodate 12x12 scrapbook paper, as it's larger than typical sizes like letter or A4.
Check your printer's specifications for maximum paper size to ensure compatibility. Several printers support 12x12 paper, particularly models from Canon and Epson. Here are examples of current printer models that can handle 12x12 size paper...
These printers have comprehensive formats (13 inches), features like individual ink cartridges, and the ability to print borderless pages. Before purchasing a printer, it's essential to check the specific model for compatibility with 12x12 scrapbook paper.
The most common size for scrapbook paper is 12x12 inches, followed by 8.5x11 inches. The larger size of 12x12 inches is not typically compatible with printing in standard printers and the larger paper also requires specialized tools such as cutters, rulers, and mats to accommodate this size. The right tools that accommodate this larger paper makes the scrapbooking experience better.
Scrapbook Paper Types:
For creating lasting scrapbook albums, using archival-safe papers is essential. A popular choice is a heavier 12x12 inch cardstock for the base, providing durability and stability. For added visual interest and creativity, layering lighter, patterned papers is common, with lighter papers on top of heavier papers. This combination ensures both longevity and aesthetic appeal in scrapbooks.
Bazzill Textured Cardstock is one of the oldest brands for solid textured cardstock bases and as such is one of the most popular scrapbook brands. But there are many newcomers with high-quality cardstock, like Encore Paper and My Colors. And some companies, like Carta Bella Paper, have started offering printed cardstock, a hybrid of patterned paper and solid cardstock, offering fun designs with the stability needed to hold scrapbook layers.
Yes, there is a difference. Scrapbook paper encompasses a range of archival-safe materials, including lighter, printed, or patterned papers and heavier solid cardstock. On the other hand, cardstock is a general term specifically for heavier-weight paper. It usually comes in solid colors and may or may not be archival-safe.
Typically a scrapbook page is comprised of multiple types of paper on a single layout. Heavier cardstock is used for the base of the scrapbook page and lighter weight papers (usually printed papers) are used to layer behind photos and as embellishments.
Choosing the right paper weight for your scrapbooking project depends on the specific needs of your design and how you intend to use the paper. Each weight category offers unique benefits and limitations, making it essential to select the one that aligns best with your creative vision and the functional requirements of your scrapbook.
Paper weight is defined by the mass of 500 sheets (a ream) in their primary size. This standard size, however, differs among paper types, which can be confusing. The quickest methods include checking the packaging or simply comparing it to other papers whose weight is known. Keep reading for more tips on how to figure out the weight of your paper.
Remember, in the context of scrapbooking or crafting, the weight of paper can affect its usability for different projects. Heavier paper, like cardstock, is more durable and suitable for base layers, while lighter paper is better for folding and layering.
If you want ALL the details about paper weight, we've covered it in depth in this paper weights blog article and showed cardstock with different paper weights over on our YouTube channel.
Not all scrapbooking papers are compatible with Cricut cutting machines, but there are many brands that do cut well. Typically, papers with multiple pressed layers, thick fibers (such as handmade papers) or specialty finishes do not cut as well as quality papers.
For Cricut or Silhouette machines, we have several recommended paper brands that work well for cutting:
Textured Cardstock Brands That Cut Well:
Smooth Cardstock Brands That Cut Well:
Purchase 12x12 scrapbook paper from scrapbook suppliers locally or online like Amazon and Etsy. Obviously, 12x12 Cardstock Shop is a top source for scrapbook paper, renowned for outstanding customer service and a vast color selection. New customers can enjoy a 10% discount on their first purchase with a unique code (watch for the pop up to get your discount).
Don't limit your creativity to just scrapbook albums. Use 12x12 paper to craft handmade cards, DIY party items, paper flowers and more. There are crafters using scrapbook paper for all kinds of beautiful crafts.
The scrapbooking world is big and for the most part it is a very encouraging community. Dive into blogs, YouTube channels, and social media groups to share your work, take a class and learn new techniques, and get inspired by crafters worldwide. Scrapbooking is a blend of creativity and social connection!
Our store, 12x12 Cardstock Shop, actively engages with the scrapbook community. We regularly feature customer creations on our social channels, highlighting the diverse talents of our customers. We also teach at craft summits and sponsor online paper craft events.
We also foster creativity through weekly paper craft blog tutorials and YouTube tutorials. Jump on our newsletter list so you don't miss any of it.
The 12x12 Cardstock Design Team has many projects on Instagram and YouTube. Our video tutorials are fantastic resources for learning new techniques and finding inspiration. Here are a few of our favorites:
Our interactive and supportive environment makes 12x12 Cardstock Shop more than just a store; it's a hub for creative expression and community bonding for many people who enjoy scrapbooking.
As you dive more into the world of scrapbooking you'll start to find your own style and determine which brands and weights of 12x12 scrapbooking paper best meet your needs. Choosing the right paper is an essential component in memory-keeping. We love 12"x12" scrapbook paper for its larger size (giving you more room to create), variety, and compatibility with standard scrapbook albums and cutting machines like Cricut and Silhouette.
Whether you're a seasoned scrapbooker or just starting, the world of 12x12 paper invites you to be creative, connect with friends, and preserve your memories in a uniquely personal way.
]]>Best of all, this is a paper craft project you can make with no special tools. It's a simple valentine DIY that will get your creativity flowing as you figure out ways to replicate pizza toppings with paper.
Let's get started!
1. To begin, let's make the pizza box. Cut the Almond Cream cardstock to 9.5" x 5.25". Score all the way around the edge at 1/2". Finally, turning the paper so the long way is horizontal, score at 4 3/4" and at 5 1/4".
2. Next, we need to cut some of these score lines so the paper can be made into a box. With the paper turned to match the above photo, clip each of the small score lines along the top and the bottom. Refer to the picture for where to cut.
3. Fold inward along all score lines to start to form a box. To create the box shape, choose one side to be the bottom of the box. On the bottom you adhere all four small tabs inside the longer scored pieces. This forms a small tray or box for the bottom of the pizza box. For the top of the box, follow the same process adhering the two remaining tabs inside the longer scored pieces.
4. Now let's work on the pizza. Cut a piece of scrap paper to 4 1/4" x 4. Fold this is half and cut a heart shape out of it, trying to get as close to the edges of the paper when cutting (and thus making the biggest heart you can).
5. Trace this heart onto the back side of the dough colored cardstock (Winter Wheat) to make your pizza crust. Cut out your pizza crust heart.
6. Next let's make the sauce. Fold that same heart template in half and cut along the edge to make the heart even smaller. Sauce isn't uniform, so try and make your heart just a bit wonky.
7. Trace your wonky heart onto the backside of your sauce colored cardstock (All American Red). Cut out your sauce and adhere it to the heart shaped dough.
8. Again, cut your heart template down to a smaller size, to resemble the cheese. Cheese is wonky too, so cut unevenly. Trace your heart template onto the cheese colored cardstock (Vanilla Ice Cream). Cut out your cheese heart and adhere that to your heart shaped pizza.
9. Next cut a strip of cardstock as thin as you can from the cheese colored cardstock. Snip small pieces off to resemble cheese shreds and adhere those to the pizza.
10. Use a circle punch (or find a small circle object to trace) and cut approx 3/4" circles for your pepperoni. You'll need 6 or 7 pepperoni. Cut these from a darker red cardstock than the sauce (Red Wine).
11. To make olives, use punch holes in a piece of black cardstock (Jet Black) using a standard hole punch. Next using small scissors, cut around the hole punch to make small sliced olives.
What other toppings can you dream up? Use triangles for pineapple, larger pink circles for canadian bacon, wonky brown circles for sausage.
Place your finished pizza inside the box.
12. Next let's work on the top of the pizza box. Cut out a piece of red plaid patterned paper 3 3/4" x 4. Adhere it to the top of the box.
13. Next dig through your alphabet stickers and to find what you need to make the sentiment on top of the box. You can use whatever you have - stickers, stamps, diecuts, or you can just print the words on strips of cardstock on your home printer. The key is to make the word pizza stand out.
This is a great little box for a pizza gift card. Place the gift card under the pizza inside the box or use a dab of glue to affix it to the inside top of the pizza box.
I hope you enjoyed making this pizza valentine card with me. I can't wait to see what other toppings you all come up with.
Happy Crafting!
-Michelle
Design Team Member Kate here with a quick and easy fun fold card idea. I love to create card templates that can be used again and again for every kind of occasion and this handmade card template certainly fits that description. I used a giraffe die cut on my card, but you can substitute ANYTHING you have instead. Grab your supplies and let's get started.
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To begin, cut your pieces as follows:
When you cut your pieces according to the instructions above, you will have a card base with one flap. The flap of the card base belongs at the top of the card. This flap holds the floating panel. Adhere one of the patterned paper panels to the top card flap.
To make the floating panel, adhere one of the two pieces of 2" x 4 1/4" (navy blue in my case) to the top flap of the card, and one on the back of the flap, lining them up perfectly together to form one sturdy piece. Next, adhere the smaller 1 3/4" x 4" piece onto the front of the floating panel.
The front of this flap is were you will add your diecut, stamped image or whatever you are using for your focal point.
The bottom panel is just attached flat on the card base to mimic the top folded panel, though it does not open at all. It just provides a decorative element for the card.
Add your sentiment to the inside of the card opposite the flap so it shows through to the front. If you want to write a message inside the card, you can do so beneath the flap on the inside of the card. You could even add a lighter piece of cardstock to the back of the floating panel so you could write more inside the card.
Bonus Tip: *You can move the focal image to the middle of your card, or either side. You could even change the shape (square, heart, etc.)
-Kate
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This month, with Valentine’s Day fast approaching, I decided to make a couple of pieces from Dreaming Tree's Loveland Bundle. I made the Loveland Royale Carriage and the Loveland Cottage. Both these are very elegant but fun at the same time.
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With these being so whimsical, I am going to give them to my daughter to display in my granddaughter’s very first “alone bedroom.” They just bought a new house and I thought this would be just darling in her room.
These pieces had a lot of foil pieces involved in the making of them. I love the look of foil, but working with foil and adhesive can be tricky. I wanted to share a little information on how I keep my foil looking clean and fingerprint free. There are two main ways I clean smudges off my foil; By using a baby wipe or by using a stamp shammy. You'll also need to grab a dry rag of some sort ( I just use an old washcloth).
If I am going to use a baby wipe, I get it out of the package right at the beginning of my project and let it sit to start drying out. You don’t want it to be overly saturated to wipe your foil paper or it will warp your paper, rip your paper or take the foil off the paper. I wait until I am all done with my project and I then go back in and see if I have any spots on my foil from glue or fingerprints etc. I take the barely damp baby wipe and quickly dab the spot and then have my dry cloth handy to quickly dab the spot dry. You do NOT want to rub it or it could still take the color from your foil paper. Dabbing it dry leaves it like brand new.
Of course, you will still have any scratches that may have been on your foil paper but not any spots that were man made.
The second way to remove adhesive and smudges from foil cardtsock is with a stamp shammy. You basically do the exact same thing as the baby wipe. When you wet it, you wring it out as much as you can and let it sit to dry while you are making your project. When you are finished with your project, you inspect for spots that need to be removed from the foil paper and do as you do with the baby wipe, you dab it clean with the stamp shammy and dab it dry with the dry cloth. Again, it leaves it perfect except for any scratches that may have been on the foil paper previously.
These are two methods I use to keep my foil paper looking brand new and I hope that it will bring some life into your foil paper also. Leave me a comment and let me know of any other ways you get adhesive off foil paper or if you have questions or comments about my project. I would love to hear from you!
Until next time, DT Christi.
While the colors above are the best matches for cardstock colors that match Peach Fuzz, we have an entire collection of peach cardstock which you can find here.
Now that you have a handle on the best light peach cardstock, let's jump into some fun color palettes using peach for scrapbooking and other crafts. Peach color palettes for handmade cards and other paper crafts will be showing up everywhere, so jump on the trend!
We hope this helps you embrace peach cardstock as the color of the year in your crafts! What do you think of this color? Will you be trying it?
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Rolled Paper Flower Video Tutorial
To roll the flowers, I prefer to use a slotted quilling tool. Make sure when you roll the flowers that the sparkle side is on the inside, that way it will show when you roll out the petals at the end.
Once rolled, I use a little bit of hot glue to secure the flower.
I also like to use a 4mm wooden skewer to “fluff” the petals. It gives this simple flower style more dimension.
I continued rolling and fluffing until I had 3 large flowers and 3 small flowers.
Using hot glue, I attached the tear off calendar to the wood round.
Next, I added a couple leaf cutouts to the sides.
After that, I added the 3 large, rolled flowers to the top and the 3 small rolled flowers right under them.
The Mirri Sparkle Glitter Cardstock is so easy to work with. It cuts like a dream on my electric cutting machine and left no residue on my cutting mats. The best part is the literal NO MESS! This glitter cardstock didn’t leave one speck of glitter on my craft table!
Happy crafting, friends!
-Bettina (Follow Rosy Bee Creative on Facebook and Instagram).
Here's another rolled paper roses project you should check out.
To create this fun fold card design, start with two panels of patterned paper measuring 4 x 5 1/4" each. Cut each card on the diagonal, top corner to opposite bottom corner, Cut the two panels OPPOSITE from one another (see photo above) so that you start the cut on the opposite corner.
Arrange the halves to make two criss cross pockets.
Tape along the bottom and side of each triangle, making sure not to put any adhesive along the diagonal. (see photo above).
Adhere your triangles to a base layer measuring 4 1/4 x 5 1/2". This is a single piece of cardstock, NOT a folded card. I used Sirio Ultra Black cardstock as my base to make my patterned paper pop.
I used some pretty vellum and flower dies to add a simple heart sentiment to the front of my pocket. I love easy card templates like this that can be adapted for any occasion.
-Kate
It's a pretty simple concept. Look through your stash for dies that would still look like the shape they are after they are cut in half.
For the tree card, Kate used her stamping platform and some scrap cutouts of the trees to line up her design. She then embossed the sentiment in gold embossing powder.
The trees were added and topped with gold glitter stars. This would be a great card to mass produce for the holidays (and even last minute).
The heart card is along the same lines, just with a smaller sentiment stamped inside each heart. Look through your stash and see what you can make! Think circles, balloons, ornaments, presents...
Supplies:
Tree card
Heart card
Happy creating!
-Kate
I decided the files I was going to share with you this month were going to be all about giving. With Christmas coming near, a lot of gift giving is in abundance, so I'm sharing two handmade gift boxes. Dreaming Tree is so generous with their freebies and all the different things you can do with them. This month both of my projects are actually free files you can get over at Dreaming Tree.
I started with Petite Cake box. I made mine almost identical to Leo at Dreaming Tree's but with a few little different touches. The reason I chose this one is I thought it was a cute box for those small pieces of fudge for a co worker or a few pieces of candy etc. I thought this was an excellent idea just the way it was, but at the same time it can be adapted in so many way and there are so many ways you can let your mind take it.
Next, I chose the Present Gift Card Box. I wanted you to see all the different ways you can dress this box up for ANY occasion. You can put small items or food items in it along with a gift card attached on the outside.
I like to give a little tidbit of information with my monthly posts of things I like to do. I know a lot of us are card makers and we make up a lot of different holiday cards so when we need them, we just pull one out and we are set to go. A lot of times we can think of a small gift we would like to give but have nothing to put it in so we just settle for the gift card. What I tend to do is, I take one small shelf in my closet and I have made different sizes of boxes with my cards in a card organizer next to it. I even have a few nice, small gifts that would work for a man or a woman, on the shelf. This way if I need a quick gift, I have my cards, my boxes and a small gift.
I hope that gives you incentive to make a small gift center in your home also.
Supplies:
Thank you for following a long and I hope you will leave me a comment and let me know what you think!
Until Next time……. Christi
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Supplies:
1. Open the SVG file and cut out all the items, we separated pieces by color to make it easier. Note that when you open the file, Design Space turns the score lines on the box to cut lines. You will need to select these lines and turn then back to score lines.
2. For this project, I used a Sizzix Texture Boutique to emboss my chimney made of kraft cardstock.
3. Crease outward along your cut lines. Apply craft glue to the inside of the side flap and secure the hold. This creates a little pocket box to hold your kit Kat bar.
4. Let's assemble our chimney: Apply craft glue to the white glitter paper to imitate snow.
6. Next, let's go to our Santa Claus, glue the boots behind the pants and press to secure.
7. Then use craft glue for the white details on the pants.
8. On the other red piece of the coat, apply glue to the middle and attach a white detail and put on the black coat belt.
9. The last and important detail of the coat is the gold belt details.
10. Use adhesive foam to attach the coat to the pants for a 3D effect.
11. Let's go to the final step: glue the chimney to our box and glue our Santa entering the chimney. I hope you like this cute Christmas gift.
Tuck a Kit Kat Bar into the red box for a fun DIY Christmas Party Favor, Christmas Classroom Treat or give with a gift card.
Hope you enjoyed this project!
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I love to use dies and cardstock to make handmade cards, but I’m always thinking of ways to get more from my craft supplies. Although I tend to be a minimalist when it comes to home décor, at the holidays I want it to look festive, so I combined the two and came up with some holiday home decor using craft supplies.
I bought inexpensive black wooden frames (no glass) at a dollar store and at a craft store. The frame with the clip was marked down to 2 dollars! I wanted to dress them up a bit and make them my own. The best part is, I used temporary adhesive on the diecuts and photo mat so I can change these out for other holidays, but you can use permanent adhesive. The star of the show is the gorgeous shine from the 12x12 Cardstock Shop papers I used. Here’s how I made these; keep in mind this is a starting point, you can change the size of the photo or diecuts to fit whatever frame you have. You can also paint any frame with acrylic paint to fit your color scheme.
Supplies:
1. For the embossed panel, cut a piece of the Copper Pearlescent cardstock to 4 ½” x 6 ½”. I wanted it to look like a piece of aged copper relief art, so I took a black Archival Ink pad and dragged it over the embossing folder. This will push the ink into the recessed areas after embossing the paper. Run it through a diecutting machine 3 times to get a good impression and ink coverage.
2. For the tree, diecut each layer of the tree once from the Silver Glitter Luxe cardstock and once from gray cardstock scraps, you’ll have 2 of each layer. The gray cardstock is glued underneath the silver cardstock just to give it dimension.
3. Take the scraps of silver cardstock from the tree diecuts and color it with small amounts of alcohol ink. After it dries, use a regular hole puncher to cut circles out.
4. Diecut the star from the gold cardstock scraps, diecut the tree holder from the copper cardstock.
5. Cut a piece of black cardstock to 5” x 7” for the mat. This will leave a ¼’ border around the copper paper. Glue the copper paper to the mat, then attach the tree.
6. Diecut the sentiment once from the Silver Glitter Luxe cardstock and once from the black cardstock. Glue the layers together and attach to the frame.
Supplies:
1. Print a favorite photo, this one is cut down to 3 ½” x 4 ¾”. Mat the photo with the Gold Coins Glitter Luxe cardstock, this one has a ¼’ border around all sides, sized to 4” x 5 ¼”.
2. Diecut the Blessed sentiment from the Gold Coins Glitter Luxe cardstock and black cardstock, glue them together for dimension.
3. Diecut the leaves from Pop-Tone green cardstock, glue together. Diecut the berries from the Gold Coins cardstock attach to the branches.
4. Attach everything to the frame as desired.
These frames look great on a mantel or sideboard. You could also make several small ones to hold your favorite photos.
-Susan (susanbcards)
Today I've combined both with this One Sheet Wonder Template for handmade cards. You can use your favorite sheet of patterned paper and make six different card fronts.
TIP: When choosing your patterned paper, choose something with complementary patterns, small designs and non-directional, meaning the paper can be turned any way and it will still look good.
Before we get started, let's grab some supplies...
-1 sheet 12"x12" Patterned Cardstock (I used Vicki Boutin Gift of Joy)
-4 white A2 (4 /1/2" x 5 1/2") card bases folded at top
-2 pieces of white cardstock measuring 4 /1/2" x 5 1/2" (I used My Colors Snowbound)
-2 pieces of contrasting cardstock measuring 4" x 5 1/4" (I used My Colors Sandy Beach)
-5 layered tags (You can use diecuts or just make your own with scraps. I used three layers with the largest layer measuring 3" x 4 1/4"
-One Christmas Sentiment Stamp Set
-Christmas word sentiments cut from contrasting cardstock - Use metal dies, or open your cutting software, choose a font you like and type out some words. You can also just print these on cardstock and cut them out. (I used My Colors Imperial Red)
-Various Christmas greenery die cuts. Don't get too hung up on this, and use what you have. Cut from Cricut Design Space, use metal dies you have or stamp images and cut them out. The point is just to have a pile of greenery.
Use the photo above to cut your patterned paper. The black lines are cut lines and the red dash lines are score lines.
Now that you've got all your pieces cut, let's start assembling the handmade Christmas cards. NOTE: Don't get overwhelmed, just follow the steps one at a time.
This card features a pocket made by folding the shorter flap up. Place a very thin strip of glue along the edges of the pocket and adhere. This pocket gets mounted on a 4" x 5 1/4" piece of contrasting paper and then onto the 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" flat white piece. The sentiment is on the tag, so this card does not need an opening card base.
Stamp a sentiment on your tag and slip the tag inside the pocket. Embellish with greenery.
This card uses an identical piece of paper to card 1, however, instead of making a pocket, we'll use the shorter edge to make a flap that opens and closes. Because that flap is the opening mechanism of your card, this one also gets mounted on a 4" x 5 1/4" piece of contrasting paper and then onto the 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" flat white piece.
Attach the tag to the front flap, adhering just the left side of the tag to the left hand flap, so the tag moves with the flap when opened. Embellish with a sentiment and greenery.
Place another tag on the inside flap of the card, matching up exactly to the one on the front. This gives you a place to write your message.
The cut pieces for card 3 and 4 are the same. You can opt to use the same side of paper on each card, or switch the papers and mix it up. For card 3, adhere one of the patterned paper pieces along the right side of the card (turned sideways). Note that the skinnier edge will not reach the bottom of the card, but that's ok because we will cover it up with the next piece.
The second piece is adhered to the bottom of the card as a pocket. Place thin bands of glue along the edges only and place it against the base of the card leaving the center portion open.
Add greenery to your tag and tuck it into the pocket. Finish off with a stamped sentiment and a die cut sentiment on the front of the pocket.
This card is created in much the same way as card 3. The bottom piece is also adhered as a pocket, but the top piece is adhered fully to the card along the top. Finish off the tag with a sentiment and tuck it into the pocket, then add some greenery to the bottom right of the pocket.
This card uses two pieces from your patterned paper, a 4"x4" square and a 3"x2" rectangle. The smaller rectangle gets folded in half and glued onto the large square as a tag.
Then the square is adhered to the center of the card. Attach some greenery to the bottom of the tag and add a cardstock sentiment (or a stamped sentiment) to the bottom of the card. Stamp a sentiment inside.
This final card is the trickiest. Grab the long piece of patterned paper that is scored in the middle. Cut a banner V on the front bottom flap of the patterned piece. Fold at score line and you essentially have a long skinny mini card. Set that aside for a moment.
Next, grab your base card with a top fold, then flip it upside down so that the fold is on the bottom and the opening on the top. Slide the mini card onto the top open flap of the base card and adhere the back of the skinny card to the backside of the front of the card base.
You now have the front skinny patterned piece, then the front of the card base with the back of the skinny piece adhered to the backside of the card front. (Use the picture above to guide you as this is tricky to explain).
Add some greenery and a sentiment to the loose patterned front piece. I stamped a sentiment on the front of the card base (underneath the patterned piece) for a fun surprise. Add a tag inside to finish it off.
There you have it! Six cards with one piece of patterned paper and not a scrap of it left. I hope you enjoyed this one sheet wonder christmas cards tutorial!
-Michelle
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Paper flowers are so versatile, especially if you’re like me and lacking a green thumb. As shown here, I love to create small wall hangers with my flowers, but these can go in or on anything you can think of:
And giving each layer added dimension using the shaping mat and roundball shaping tools.
Each layer is assembled from largest to smallest to create the finished flower.
I prefer to use 65#, solid core, solid color card stock but you certainly don’t have to! Textured card stock can give a whole new layer of dimension in your paper flowers.
Each of my original flower templates follow a similar shaping style and assembly. Once you have the technique, you can make any Rosy Bee flowers.
Happy crafting, friends!
-Bettina
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I wanted to share another wonderful collaboration project with you that I did with Dreaming Tree. From the Unique Home Accents Collection, I made the Palace Lantern.This lantern holds a full size battery operated candle so you can actually light it up.
Dreaming Tree did their rendition in a very elegant way but I wanted to show you how versatile their files can be and how you can change the complete look just by switching papers.
When working with a Dreaming Tree file you might find that you do not have the exact patterned paper the designers used to make the original project, and that's ok. 12x12 Cardstock Shop has some great shopping filters set up that help you find just what you are looking for.
For instance, say I wanted to try and match the paper Dreaming Tree used on their lantern. The pattern is red and cream. If I head to 12x12 Cardstock Shop's home page, I can start my search by selecting "Patterned Paper" from the Shop By Cardstock Type section.
From there I can use the filters along the left side to narrow down my search. I might select "red" under the Color Tab, and "geometric" under Pattern. If I wanted a specific Season or Occassion, there is even a tab for that.
Using those filters, I quickly found two options that look very similar to the original...
For my project I knew I wanted to make mine completely different from the original and make it little boy themed, so I chose a camping theme instead of elegant. I made mine into a nightlight/camping version for my grandson, and it gives off just enough light for his bedroom.
Supplies:
I hope you enjoyed my project and I will see you next time!
-Christi
I like to make small gift boxes to hold a gift card and candy to give as hostess gifts. A special paper, like the faux leather cardstock makes a fancy looking box. Today I'm here to teach you how to make one of these boxes (no dies required). Once I made the box, I finished it with some diecuts and a sentiment.
Supplies:
1. Cut the 12x12 leather cardstock down to 8.5” x 11”. On the 11” side score at 2”, 4 ½”, 6 ½ “, and 9”.
2. On the 8 ½” side score at 2” and 6 ½ “. Fold on all the score lines.
3. On the 11” side, cut on each score line up to the first horizontal score line. I cut a small wedge off each side of the square tabs (marked with an x above). These tabs will not be seen on the finished box and cutting off a small wedge will help the sides look neater but this is optional.
4. Repeat on the opposite side.
5. On the 11’ side, place glue on the first 2 square tabs (marked with an x in the photo). Glue the tabs together as shown above, this will start to form the box. The rectangular tab will be placed on top, and be the outside of the box. Repeat on the opposite side.
6. These last 2 sections will form the attached lid of the box. Place glue on the outside of the last 2 squares and adhere to the rectangle (just as you did for the bottom of the box).
The rectangle will show on the outside of the box. Now you can close the box (similar to a bakery box).
7. Diecut the desired shapes from the Pop-Tone Variety Pack. I inked the edges of the diecuts to add dimension and splattered a little gold paint, this is optional.
8. Diecut the “thanks” once from metallic cardstock, 2x from scrap cardstock. Glue together with the metallic “thanks” on top. This adds a bit of dimension to your diecut.
9. Arrange and adhere as desired.
-Susan Babcock
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This Halloween cake topper is a shadow box cake topper that turns into a shelf display after the party is over. The topper is flat on the bottom, but rather than placing it right on the cake, I used those little pizza tables that come in pizza boxes to stick the topper in the cake. You can recycle these from your takeout order, or buy them in bulk on Amazon.
The assembly on this project is actually really easy, and it uses a free file from Dreaming Tree. I added a ghost and a bat I found in Cricut Design Space and since I wanted to make this a Halloween Birthday Topper, I also added a sentiment to it (but that is totally optional).
SVG Files for Halloween Cake Topper:
If you are a paid Design Space Member, you can access my project here.
Cardstock Supplies Needed For Halloween Cake Topper:
To assemble the basic structure, follow along with the assembly video at Dreaming Tree. They show you step by step how to make this.
The pink mylar is used as the tea light window, but it also makes a great sheer background for elements you want to pop off the topper. I added a name and some bats to my design, but used the offset tool in Design Space to create an outline I cut with the mylar.
The bats stick up off the topper, but are attached with the mylar and reinforced with some cake sticks.
I also wanted to add a ghost behind the window, but he needed to be able to stand up. I achieved this by welding a hexagon between two ghost shapes, then pinched the top together with some glue. This makes a character that stands up.
My goal here is to show you how you can use this Cat's Meow Tea Light Holder, and use your imagination to dress it up even more if you'd like.
The finished piece is a unique Halloween cake topper that is sure to be the star of the show at your Halloween party. If you've got a little one with a Halloween birthday, add their name somewhere on the topper to personalize it.
I hope you enjoyed this project and will make it your own!
-Naomi (Pine & Party Co)
Gather your supplies and let's make an envelope book gift card holder. This is a fun way to give a set of gift cards (fast food for college students, dates for your spouse etc.) Or tuck pictures and notes from the grandkids into the pockets for grandma. There are so many ways to use this little envelope book made of red and green envelopes.
This project uses an Echo Park Collection kit, and I've set up the tutorial so that you can use ANY Echo Park or Carta Bella kit as they all have the same basic items in them.
Supplies:
To get started we need to construct the base of the book using envelopes. Working with one pair of envelopes at a time, lay the envelopes side by side with the flaps facing each other.
Slide the flap on the right into the envelope on the left. Now the envelopes are connected, with a loose flap on the back, and you've created two pockets. Repeat for the second set of envelopes. Note: don't glue anything at this point. You can use all one color of envelopes or choose a variety like I did here with red and green envelopes.
You now have two set of envelopes that form two little books.
Close the books and you will have two loose flaps. Lay the books so the flaps are pointing towards each other. Slide the flap on the right into the envelope opening on the left (on top of the flap on the left). You should now have one book with a loose flap on the back.
READ THIS WHOLE PARAGRAPH BEFORE YOU GLUE :) At this point, place a dab of glue BEHIND some of the envelope flaps to hold the book together, making sure you are NOT glueing the pockets you created closed. Glue should go behind envelope flaps. Make sure you understand before you place any glue down or you may glue your pockets closed (ask me how I know this).
Next you will embellish your pages. I've created cutting directions and sketches for each page so you can use ANY Echo Park Collection Kit. These collection kits come with cut apart cards, coordinating patterned papers and stickers. Just follow along with the sketches page by page and choose your own stickers and tags from whatever collection you have. DOWNLOAD SKETCHES HERE.
To finish off the back, adhere the last flap to the back of the book with adhesive.
Once you've decorated your little envelope book, cut four tags for the pockets measuring 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" each. Embellish these with stickers.
Attach gift cards, photos, write love notes or anything else you'd like to gift to someone.
Thanks for making this envelope book with me! Save the sketch and you can adapt this for any theme or occasion just by changing the paper kit you use.
BONUS TIP: Like the look of the "roughed up" edges to the cardstock in my book. I just ran the edge of scissors along my cardstock to get that aged look.
-Michelle