Paper LanternThese are great for children's parties. You can even have you kids help you. They can be hung or you can put a light inside them to see how they brighten up a room!
Simple Wedding Scrapbook PagesScrapbooking can be fun, but when you have all that stuff from a wedding, it can get overwhelming. However, that "stuff" can make for more interesting pages.
Paper Bag StationeryGrocery brown bags or other brown bags accumulating? Don't thrown them away. You can use them to make nice and dainty stationary to write your grocery list or your recipe for next week's party or your shopping list or your to do list.
Dried Leaf/Flower Wreath CardsThese cards make frugal use of all those leaves carted home and pressed in books in late October. They are reborn again in a pretty set of stationery cards for correspondence with loved ones or as a gift for a friend who loves to write.
Handmade JournalA handmade journal for memories, lists, and recipes. Made of fine paper and a beautiful photo, you may want to make one for yourself as well!
Homemade Address BookA handmade paper address book made of fine paper and a lovely greeting card. Perfect for your address book or to give to a friend.
Making a Faux CakeI recently discovered that newspaper can make a great pulp to make faux foods. I've been wanting a faux cake to display on a cake platter.
Summer Fun Scrapbook PageThese pages were based on a trip we took to a resort called the Kalahari. Everything there had a Safari theme, so I made sure the scrapbook pages reflected that. The key to any good scrapbook page is layering.
Decoupaged Box Lid Using Old Calendar...This is a paper mache box bought at WalMart, painted outside blue and inside off white. I like to save my calendars, I really like Victorian, farms and landscapes.
Your Child's 1st Holidays Scrapbook PageYour Child's 1st Holidays: Scrapbooking Layouts and Projects
Easy Fa-la-la-la-la Christmas CardsCute easy Christmas cards using cardstock, colored paper, embroidery floss, marker, ribbon and glue.
Making Linoleum Block PrintsLinoleum blocks can be used to print cards, make your own wrapping paper, or simply for art. Instructions are also included to make stamps with foam insulation.
What To Do With Those Wonderful New Seed...As I eagerly scanned each page with anticipation planning out just what I wanted to plant and looking at the beautiful pictures, my mind started wondering to what I could do with the catalog after I placed my order and here are some of the things I came up with.
Tie-Dye Note CardsThese cards are easy to make and lovely to give. It's a fun project I think you will enjoy doing. Crafts are a great way to unwind. Collect leaves with interesting shapes. Use a fine tip permanent black marker to trace the leaves on coffee filters.
Scrapbooking Tips?Tips for scrapbooking, including page layout, designs and ways to save on supplies. Post your own advice here.
Recycled Envelopes and Note CardsWe will be creating a tri-fold style closed envelope, which is much simpler than the triangular style closure seen on many postal envelopes.
Scrapbooking When You TravelTips from the ThriftyFun community about collecting items for your travel scrapbook. While on vacation, pick up free brochures advertising 'things to do' in that area - and then correlate them with your photos for that vacation page.
Tie Dye PaperFor paper-crafters who are interested in making their own tie dye paper. This fun and messy tie dye paper "recipe" leads to lots of fun with the kids and several sheets of pretty paper for scrapbooking and card making!
Dried Flower Note CardsThese are very simple to make with flowers that you have collected and dried. Pansy and spring flowers are the best to use as they dry very flat, But I have even dried sunflowers in my flower press.
Shaker CardsEver wonder how to mail a snow-globe in an envelope? With this easy technique of making "Shaker Cards", turn your hand-stamped cards into dimensional windows that you can fill with confetti, potpourri, or anything you like.
Craft: Romantic StationeryAdd a romantic touch to stationery and envelopes you already have, using paper doilies. Cut the corners off of the paper doilies. Use the glue stick to apply glue to the back of the corners.
Fabric Based Art CardCreate a miniature piece of art for trade, home decorating, or use as a decorative gift tag. Select the fabric you want to use as your background
Using Scrap Paper to Make a Book?"I'm looking for the stuff that you put on the back side of your scrap paper to stick them together like a little book. I've seen it before, at that time it came in like a small paint can and you would brush it on the back side of the paper you have. " Tips from the ThriftyFun community.
6x6 Baby AlbumThis is a 6x6 inch album made from hard board and scrapbook paper. Simple embellishments complete it.
Scrap Paper BookmarksMake your own bookmarks as inexpensive gifts using things found around the house. Cut one piece of paper into a 2 inch square. Stamp design onto this paper or stick sticker onto this paper.
Butterfly Note CardsShaped note cards are fun and easy to create. They are great for gift-giving.
Dollar Bill RoseA single rose is an elegant gift, no matter what the occasion. I have been making these since the early '70s.
Flowers for an ICU PatientWhen my sister-in-law was in the ICU for an extended period, we weren't allowed to visit and she wasn't allowed to have flowers or gifts, but she did have a bulletin board, so I got a little creative with my get well wishes.
Apple Card and TagThis folded apple note card with a matching gift tag is made from cardstock in natural red, ivory, brown, and green. Ideal to send as a birthday greeting for children or simply to say hello to a friend. You might also like to make a batch of these for gift-giving.
Gift Card PurseI'm a rubber stamper/scrapper/paper crafter. This is a photo of one of my hand stamped "purses" and matching card. I usually make 6 cards for each "purse" and give them as gifts.
Cherry Card and TagThis flat cherry note card with a matching gift tag is made from cardstocks in natural red, white, brown, and green.
You might want to mass-produce this card as it is simple to make and wonderful as gifts.
Watercolor NotecardsI create hand-cut and assembled watercolor notecards with matching envelopes. Each design is one of a kind and can be adapted to any color scheme or theme.
Paper Craft Gift SetDesign a card and gift tag by cutting flowers from your decorative paper. Create a coordinating basket to make it a wonderful gift.
Origami BasketPrintable step by step instructions for making an origami basket by Maricel.
Thanksgiving CardTransform patterned paper into wonderfully personal greeting card. One creative way is to make both folded card and pop-up.
Creative Paper Ideas for the MailThis is about paper. Any and all kinds of paper. The appearance of it; the feel of it; even the magic smell of it. Newspaper. Catalog paper. Wrapping paper. Wall-paper, but most of all stationery. That is writing paper. I love the history of papyrus, Chinese paper, Japanese paper.
Saving Money on ScrapbookingHere are tips and tricks for saving time and money on organizing these materials and clearing out the storage space, as suggested by the ThriftyFun community. Post your own advice here.
Paper Star PinMaking a star pin with paper and thread, raffia, and buttons.
Corner PocketHere is a craft to make using things you already have, that will hold more things you already have.
Tie Dye CardstockUsing shaving cream and any kind of liquid inks you can make your own card stock to use in card making or scrapbooking.
Scrapbook Pocket TagThis is a homemade tag to add to your scrapbook. I cut a blue piece of paper at about 3x4 inches, then tore around the edges.
Daisy Purse CardWith left-over papers, flower, and ribbon you can create a pretty purse card. It makes perfect gift for birthdays.
Raised Note CardsBeautiful cards you can use for holiday notes or as gift tags, and they're easy to make! Cut cardstock into rectangles. Note cards will require larger rectangles than gift cards. Fold the rectangles in half to turn them into cards.
Make A Blank ScrapbookA fully made scrapbook with no pictures. For that person who doesn't have time to scrapbook, but would love to have one to show off their pictures.
Paper RoseHow to make realistic paper roses from various papers and materials. Cut out pieces of rose as follows. One rose is made from a recycled grocery bag (kraft paper).
Giraffe Treat CupFun paper-mache animal party favor made from recycled materials. Easy enough for kids to make, too!
Easter CardSend Easter greetings to your friends and family. Make card from blue cardstock. Cut out green cardstock in the shape of grass. Adhere to the bottom edge of card.
Easter KissesEaster is a special time when everything is reborn after the dark days of winter. Why not celebrate the spirit of this season by sharing cards and gifts with family and friends.
Scissor and Paper Edger HolderI wanted a way to organize and store the specialty scissors used for trimming paper for scrap booking and other projects. I came up with the idea presented here.
Children's Photo Card for Mom's DayThis one is fun for kids and adults alike. Get out your camera and take some candid shots of your kids goofing off. I have one where four of my grandsons got into a mud fight in the back yard. They were just covered in mud from the heads to the feet.
Envelope Flower BasketHang brightly colored flowers almost anywhere with this simple to make idea.
Frog Birthday InvitationThis cute frog invitation has been designed on flat card rather than a folded mount. The envelope is decorated using a smaller version of the card design.
Decorated Paper TiaraA simple-to-make paper tiara decorated with cut out heart, gemstones, and punched holes, but all sorts of other decorations would look equally good, especially glitter.
Paper GlobeSimple folded paper circles are glued together to create a fun globe. Decorate with paper globe topiary or make several globes and thread on to a length of embroidery silk or thin wire to make a garland.
Decorative Food LabelsMake a professional looking decorative food label to display in front of the food you are serving at a semiprofessional social event. (Plus they are fun and easy to make!)
Birthday Wish CardA delightful birthday card for a young child.
Special Message Scroll CardI like pretty little packages much better than just a card in an envelope, so we have tried to come up with all sorts of "special occasion" cards or messages for our family and friends.
Baby Shower InvitationsA darling gesture of love mixed in with a bit of patience for a beautiful inexpensive baby invitation set.
Decorative Note CardsHomemade note cards that are hand-decorated in addition to using your printer for a few basics, and make the envelopes to match. Wrap in packets of 8 or 10 and give them to teachers, friends, and co-workers.
Dollar Bill OrigamiThe long known art of origami has always seemed sort of mysterious to me so I decided to learn a few simple shapes to give to my grandchildren in their Easter baskets or for Valentine's Day and I am sharing a couple of them.
Handmade Paper FanMake some lucky mother feel like a real southern belle with this beautiful fan on Mother's Day or any time.
Folded Paper TrivetWant to recycle those magazines? Here is a fun way to involve the children in making versatile project they could give to grandmother or perhaps their teacher. It can be used as a trivet or a decorative bowl.
Floral Greeting CardI used a soft pink and light green color combination to create a sweet and fresh-looking card. This is a wonderful card to send as a thoughtful greeting.
Onesie or Dress Baby Shower InvitationsSpring is right around the corner and you always think of weddings or baby showers. I have put together some of the more popular designs to make your own baby shower invitations or you could use them as announcements.
Homemade Get Well CardI recently had a friend (who is a newspaper editor) go through a heart attack. I wanted to give him something instead of just buying a commercial get well card. I saw this idea on a blog and thought "how appropriate, he just had a heart attack and he is an editor"!
Mother's Day Dress CardThese darling dresses make a beautiful unexpected card for your special Mother. Easy to make and very delicate. Your mom will be very surprised you made it.
Watermelon InvitationThis invitation is great for summer birthdays and parties. It's easy to make and a joy to receive.
Cute and Easy-to-Make Card for Father's DayStep by step instructions on how to easily make a cute card for Father's Day, using simple household stationery.
Vintage Photo Father's Day CardI recently discovered some old family photos in my mother's cupboard. The photos are more than 50 years old, and all of them are coming from the era when black and white photos were still regarded as fashionable.
Easy Flower Card for Any OccasionStep by step instructions on how to easily make a cute flower-card, using simple household stationery. This is a great craft for kids.
Recycled Gift Bag CardWhen I receive gifts in gift bags, I always keep the gift bags with the idea of recycling them, either as a bag for another gift, or as inspiration for a craft project.
Birthday Cake CardStep by step instructions on how to easily make a cute birthday card that looks like a chocolate cake, using the simplest household stationery.
Dragonfly CardMake a hand-painted birthday card for a special family member.
Craft Project: Chopsticks WrapperWrap your chopsticks in patterned origami paper to add an Asian flair to your oriental-style home party.
Sister's Day CardStep by step description of how to make a cute sister's day card using ice-cream sticks and simple household stationery.
Paper FlowerThis is a simple origami flower made from paper. Kids can make this with their parents, too. It's great for gifts and party decorations.
Making Paper FlowersMaking paper flowers is a fun craft activity for young and old alike. They can be very simple in their design or much more complex. This is a page about making paper flowers.
Garden Party InvitationWe are planning a surprise kitchen tea for a friend at the beginning of spring. The party will be held at the Pretoria Botanical Gardens, and this invitation is just right to set the mood for such a party.
Paper LettersThe brightly colored letters shown here are easy and fun to make. They are cut from plain and patterned cardstock. You can use them as birthday accents.
Cupcake Birthday Cake CardStep by step process of making a fun birthday card using paper cut-outs.
Circular CardWhen making my own cards, I love experimenting with different shapes and sizes. This makes the whole process of card making much more fun.
Pinwheel CardA card suitable for most occasions.
Fragile Package CardI recently downloaded a beautiful photo from a stock photo site that offers downloads at very affordable rates. It was a photo of a small kitten peeking out of a box.
Sunset Silhouette CardAfrica is known for its beautiful sunsets, and I wanted to make a card to commemorate this.
Fall Birthday CardUsing fall colors, and a cutout of a leaf, one can make an elegant birthday card for a friend, celebrating her birthday during the fall months.
Nativity Christmas CardsFor most card makers the upcoming Christmas event will be celebrated with handmade joy. This darling, but to the point Christmas card is easily made from just a few supplies.
Butterfly Birthday Card with Matching Gift TagMake a birthday card and a matching gift tag, using butterflies and paper flowers.
Handmade Collage CardIf you're planning to make a card for someone special, why not try using the technique of collage.
Snowflake Christmas CardUse some left-over material to make a personalized Christmas card for a special family member or a friend.
Best Friends Card and TagPink and green medallion has been cut from paper and used as a focal point in this card. The lovely tag completes this set.
Spotting Santa Cut-out Christmas CardAdd the dimension of depth to your cards, really easily, using only pieces of cardboard!
Mock Mosaic Birthday CardUsing a photo of a flower cut into paper tiles, one can create a mock mosaic effect on a birthday card.
Colorful Bird Photo CardsA friend of mine is celebrating her birthday early in January. After all the expenses for Christmas, I need to budget carefully, so I thought about making her a photo gift.
Bon Voyage CardA fun, quick-to make card for a honeymoon couple leaving for an island vacation!
2012 Desk CalendarCreate a seasonal calendar using card stock and rubber stamps.
Card - Spring is Here!Celebrate spring with this colorful card. Use it to convey birthday wishes, or just give it to a friend to share happy thoughts on spring!
In-Full-Blossom Birthday CardUse some simple materials to make an elegant birthday card.
Puppy Dog Valentine CardUse different sizes of hearts to create a cute puppy dog card for someone special. Kids will love creating these.
