Tuesday, December 18th, 2018
If you want to give a pristine white paper a browned, unevenly-colored aged appearance and parchment-like texture you need to use an aging technique. I love using my own aged paper for my vintage and steampunk projects. It's also very cost effective because you only need a few ingredients to create this effect instead of buying lots of expensive paper.
There are a few techniques to age paper:
Coffee
I'm not a coffee drinker but this aroma filled powder can be much more than just a bevarage, it can be used to age paper and give it a brown antique look.There are two …
Friday, November 23rd, 2018
I'm back!! Sorry for being MIA but I was going through some personal stuff and I needed a little time to myself. But now I'm back and just in time for the busy holiday season!
DO YOU MAKE CARDS FOR CHRISTMAS?
Christmas cards are one of the oldest traditions of the holiday season. Making your own cards is a more personal and special manner to express your Christmas wishes and greetings. Beyond the individualized aspect of making your own Christmas cards, it can also be a useful activity to occupy children and even a way to save money. Whatever your motive, receiving …
Sunday, July 15th, 2018
Hi dear crafty friends!
Today I want to share with you a fun Combination Easel and Stair Step Card Tutorial. It's easy to make and you can use any papers you want but the important thing to notice is not to use bulky embellishments. If you want to put it in an envelope you need to make sure it will fold. So use thin chipboards, cut out images or stickers to embellish the card.
Combination Easel and Stair Step Card Tutorial
Start with a 5 1/4" x 12" piece of double sided cardstock. I used the Lavender garden papers by Craft & You. …
