DIY Card Making Ideas and Guides

How to make a simple paper rose Step 1. Cut three square sheets of paper. For this paper rose, I cut the sheets to 14cm x 14cmStep 2. Fold the sheet diagonallyStep 3. Fold the diagonally folded sheet in half, then in half again Step 4. Repeat steps 2 & 3 with the other two square sheets Step 5. Cut a rounded petal shape and snip a small section off the bottom of all three folded pieces Step 6. Unfold the three pieces and cut 1 petal fro...

Paper Facts Infographic   Ever taken the time to consider the history - and future - of paper? Here are a few fun facts in a handy infographic! . 1. Paper was invented over 2,000 years ago in China. The invention is often traditionally been attributed to Cai Lun from the Han Dynasty around 105 AD, although archaeological evidence of papermaking has since been found that predates this.  2. Paper is one of the few truly sustainable...

Funny Craft Quotes   We hope these crafty quotes put a smile on your face, make you laugh and inspire you in your crafting.  Please feel free to use these graphics on your blog, website or social media, we only ask that you link back to this page so that others can find these quotes! Buying Craft Supplies: Flow Chart Guide What happens in the craft room stays in the craft room often spills out into the rest of the house! There is no...

What Is Vellum Paper? Vellum paper is popping up more and more these days, from wedding invitations to envelopes. So what is it?What is Vellum Made of? Vellum used to refer to parchment made by stretching calf skin over a wooden frame. While it is still occasionally made like this today, it is a time consuming and expensive process and most commercially available vellum paper is no longer made this way. These days, vellum is made from eithe...

How to Make Your Own Wedding InvitesPlanning a wedding is stressful, and steps that seem easy are suddenly made complicated once you start researching them, wedding invitations included! From wedding invitation sizes to what information you need to include, there’s sadly a lot you need to consider before they’re ready to send off. To help, we’ve listed common mistakes you should avoid to take the stress away from making your own invitations!...