How-To: Modge Podge Tile Coasters
How clever are these coasters? I love the idea of making faux tile with with custom images for a party or a gift! [via hostesswiththemostest]
Paper Crafts
Origami, letterpress, linocuts, laser-cuts, pepakura, pop-ups, flip-books, silhouettes, maché, and more.
How-To: Paper Gemstone Earrings
Erica of P.S.- I Made This… shows you how to make paper gemstone earrings – equally as colorful without all the weight! Her inspiration board covers all that glitters and gold from McQueen to Versace. Color is in!
How-To: Security Envelope Stationery Set
I’ve seen a lot of cool security envelope lining projects in my blog reading, but I think this stationery set from Patricia Zapata of A Little Hut might just be my favorite. The creative ways in which she repurposes the entire envelope (check out that bookmark from the clear envelop window!) are just brilliant. See […]
Summer Reading Crafts
When I was a kid, I loved heading to the library to gather books for my summer reading. Ellen of The Long Thread has a guest post on Alphamom with this printable summer reading log so kids can fill it out each time they finish a book. Vickie Howell posts on PBS Parents this fun […]
Esther Ramirez’s Paper Jewelry
I’ve been taken with neon and next-to-neon colors lately, so I like Chicago artist Esther Ramirez‘s bright paper jewelry.
How-To: Newspaper Gift Bag
I love this tutorial from Jessica Jones of How About Orange for making giftbags from newspapers. It’s a fun recycling project, and a unique gift wrap option.
Monochromatic Paper Sculpture
Jeff Nishinaka conjures up so much drama from the most simple media of all, white paper. Thin, pure, flawless shapes seem to harness the shadows themselves to reach their full potential. His work is art, craft and sculpture of the finest class.
