Making a Collage?My co-worker and long time friend is a fan of Mary Engelbriet's artwork and has received many M.E. cards in the past few years from friends. She mentioned recently that she's been saving them to make a collage. I thought I could do this for her as a birthday gift.
Scrapbooking With Junk Mail?Can i use the pretty pictures in junk mail to decorate my scrapbooking pages? I can't find an acid tester pen here, so how do I test them for acidity? My son suggested wetting a small portion then use a litmus paper to test acidity, is that ok?
Annie
Sunday School Patterns?I teach a childrens chaple group and need a pattern of the Christian soldier. I saw one on internet, but don't remember where. I need just the pieces of armor. It should be printable on regular size paper.
Looking For Transfer Rub Paper?I am trying to find (or figure out how to make) the transfer paper that we used as kids to rub on a face shape, then choose hair, eyes, ears, nose and mouth to complete the picture.
I know it was a waxy type of paper and we could also rub the colored sunday comics and transfer them to another piece of paper.
I know there are tracing books for kids that allow them to complete faces, but I really want to find that waxy transfer paper that we used as kids in the 40s and 50s.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Marty
Looking for Paper Mache Instructions?I want to know how to make a paper mache cat, turtle, dog, puppies, Christmas tree, santa claus, ornaments and kittens.
Lamine
Why Can't Scrapbooking Paper Be Acidic?What is the reason that the paper can't be acidic? I am asking this because I am new to scrapbooking and I have used magazing cutouts and such.
How Do You Test The Acid Level In Paper For Scrapbooking?What is the best way to test the acid level in paper that you plan to use for scrapbooking?
Valentine Scrapbooking Ideas?I am an avid scrapbooker but always checking out new ideas and tips. Being on a budget I love to try new things and embellishments. I will be attending a formal banquet this Valentines weekend as well as celebrating my 24th wedding anniversary and am looking for some great layout ideas.
Scrapbooking - Secrets and Pitfalls?Hi,
I hear so much about scrapbooking. Although it sounds like fun, time and money are always a balancing act. There are lots of supplies at the Dollar Stores. Like all things, there are great tips and suggestions that put the special "zing" into the presentation. Before I start cutting up pictures, what are the pitfalls? What are the "secrets"?
Folded Magazine Crafts?I am looking for directions on using folded magazine pages to create picture frames, boxes, and bowls. I would appreciate any information or direction! Thanks.
Painting Papier Mache?Is latex paint good on papier mache? I am contructing a large art piece and want a strong smooth finish.
Starting a Summer Scrapbook?I really want to start a scrapbook for the summer as a new project with my friends and I. i have never done this before and I know a lot of you are experts at it! If anyone could give me tips and hints on how to develop it or how i should create it I would love that!
Attaching Ribbons to Cards?I am making cards that have a ribbon on the side to attach the blank paper insert. The ribbon is tied and stays in place relatively well but I was thinking of putting hairspray over the ribbon to keep it firm. Has anyone got any advice or other suggestions.
Adjustable Scrapbook Cover?I have this HUGE scrapbook I've nearly finished compiling and there is too much content for the scrapbook it's in. I wondered if anyone knew where or IF I can find a cover which can be adjusted to fit as many pages as you want to use. I don't want to separate it into different books. I'd appreciate any suggestions.
Uses for Paper Sample Books?At the ad agency I work for, we receive paper sample books from paper manufacturers on a regular basis. When a new book comes in, the old book is obsolete and is to be disposed of. Lucky for me, I arranged it that I get the old books! Now I have to figure out what to do with all the paper.
Scrapbooking Embellishments?I am in need of ideas and tips from you scrappers out there. What kind of embellishments do you use that you find around the house? I need tips and ideas also from you.
Personalized Newspapers?I would like information on how to make personalized newspapers for gift giving.
Piñata Instructions?I want to make a princess piñata for my little sister and was wonder if anyone has any instructions how to make it?
Using Natural Plant Fibers in Papermaking?I have started paper making, but I have not been able to find out how to use natural plant fibers for the slur. I would appreciate it, if you could help me.
Making a Travel Photo Collage?I want to do a photo collage of different family photos and also vacation photos. I want to do it in a size about 12x15 or maybe a bit larger. Does anyone have any unusual ideas for arranging the pictures? Should I put a colored background on first or stretch fabric or something?
Bubbles From Glue on Scrapbook Pages?I need help. I am doing a scrapbook using Elmer's Craft Bond and the paper I am using with this glue is sticking up and bubbly looking. The layouts look horrible.
Adhesives and Sealers for Paper Dollhouses?I've just discovered those wonderful printables for dollhouses. I would like to know what adhesives and sealers to use with the paper flooring.
Making Paper Mache Plaques?Does anyone know how to make paper mache plaques for painting? They are usually used for welcome signs and such, and the wooden plaques can be very expensive.
Making a Greeting Card with Playing Cards?I would like to make a greeting card for one of my "bridge playing friends" using some cards from a deck of cards. Any ideas would be appreciated.
Making Tissue Flowers?My daughter has to decorate a car for the homecoming parade at school. The cars have to be decorated with tissue flowers and I have never made a tissue flower.
Bowls Made From Newspaper?How do I make bowls from recycled folded newspaper or magazines?
Paper Mache Dog?I wondering how to make a paper mache dog?
Making a Paper Cube?Does anyone have a pattern for making a cube out of paper?
Making Paper Boxes?Instuctions or patterns for making paper boxes. How do you make paper boxes?
Paper Embroidered Cards?Paper Embroidered Cards. Does anyone have patterns for paper embroidered cards?
Origami Flowers?Long ago and far away (when I was in college), a guy that I was dating gave me an origami flower (it was 3D and had a 3D pyramid in the center - I think there were 4 or 6 3D petals).
Cutting Things Out?I evidently failed cutting things out in kindergarten. I am trying to cut out, traced cardboard template, shapes of flowers, etc. but can't seem to get them to look good.
Money Roses?How do you fold dollar bills to make roses for a birthday gift?
Decorating a Box Like a Book?Can anyone send me ideas or pictures to decorate a rectangular box like a book? It has a hinged lid.
Making a Pull String Piñata?I have raised 3 children and have made several different things shaped from paper mache - including pinatas over the years. I've made Belle from Beauty and the Beast, Mario, a partial model of the Grand Canyon, etc. Now I have granchildren.
Goody Bag Gift?I need a simple craft idea (preferably paper or cardstock) to make about 200 items for a goody bag gift for adults. I really don't want bookmarks.
Paper Doll Patterns?I am looking for Paper Dolls Patterns to make Paper Dolls to play with.
How To Stiffen Coffee Filter Flowers After Tie Dyeing?I have made flowers out of the coffee filters, but now due to me adding color the paper is limp. Does anyone know how I can stiffen the paper again?
Making Large Paper Mache Food?I am wondering if anyone has ever made over-sized paper mache "food" before. We have a Chicken BBQ here every year and I want to make a huge plate of the food for a parade entry.
Scrapbooking Tips?Tips for scrapbooking, including page layout, designs and ways to save on supplies. Post your own advice here.
Sports Card Coasters?I have some hockey cards that I would like to "stick" onto cork coasters. Any suggestions on how to do this? They need to be water proof. Any other suggestions for using hockey cards in a craft for a sports bar?
Where Can I Get A Miss Elizabeth Scrapbook?I purchased from the Dollar Tree Miss Elizabeth's scrapbooking pages and refills. Where can I get a scrapbook to go with it. They didn't have one in stock at the time, not sure if they even get them in at all? Thank you!
Will Paper Ruin a Blender?Will making paper in the blender damage the blender? I have a $150 blender so am loathe to fill it with paper if it will burn out the motor.
Scrapbook for Student Assignment?I've heard about the scrapbooking craze but have not been involved. My 13 year old son has been given a school assignment to create a scrapbook about himself. His instructions were to take each letter of the alphabet and give 2 words beginning with that letter to describe himself. He said the teacher suggested they use buttons "and stuff" to put on it. The project is due in about a week, so I assume it's not expected to be too grand. We've already come up with his words, and I thought about writing them in calligraphy form on the pages. Any quick or easy suggestions out there for what to use for the book/pages, decorating, etc.? Any ideas are welcomed!
Using Paper Pulp in a Mold?I've printed off and plan to use your instructions for making paper you can plant. I'm planning to use this for a project for my niece's wedding- here's my question-
Papier Mache Recipes?Can anyone tell me what the recipe is for making paper mache?
Paper Plate Challenge?Here is the 'Paper Plate Challenge!' How many uses can each of you think of for a paper plate (or plates)?
Making Paper Flowers, Mosaics and Faux Stained Glass?I'm looking for instructions for making realistic paper flowers. I'm also looking for information about paper mosaics and faux stained glass.
Crafts Using Greeting Cards?Any suggestions for recycling old birthday and greeting cards?
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.
Making A Paper Mache Owl?How to make an owl with paper mache?
Making Paper Mache Statues?Does anyone know how to make large paper mache statues with wood, wire sheets and paste? A lady who lived in my neighborhood when I was a kid made a whole night before Christmas scene in her yard. I'd like to do it but don't know what was used or if it was just a freelance thing.
Scrapbooking Certificates And Awards?I would like to put all my kids school awards/certificates, school pictures, etc. in a photo album or scrapbook. Which would be more appropriate? I also want to be able to write notes maybe with a gold pen on each page about what was going on at the time the award was received. I can't decide if a photo album or scrapbook will be easier as I have no knowledge about scrapbooking. Your opinion will be appreciated.
How to Make Papier-Mache Mountains?How do you make papier-mache mountains?
Large Paper Mache Flower?How would you construct a large (floor to almost ceiling) paper mache flower for a little girls room? What would you use for petals and the stem? Help!
Making A Paper Pirate Hat?I've been trying to remember how to fold a pirate hat out of newspaper. We used to make them as kids and I wanted to share with my niece and her playmates. Any simple instructions appreciated. Thanks.
Putting Greeting on Seed Paper Card?Looking through crafts, I found an article about making seed paper by Ellen Brown. I am going to try this, but want to know how to put a greeting on the front of the card?
Scrapbooking Ideas For Old Photos?Any good scrapbooking ideas? I have a ton of OLD pictures to go through and don't know where to start. Help.
Making Paper String?I found a great project for a spool knit necklace made out of paper string and I need instructions on how to make the string. I'm not sure what kind of paper to use, but it's definitely not ordinary copy paper.
Help Making Paper You Can Plant?I've been making paper at home for a few weeks and recently I stumbled upon your article, How to Make Home Made Paper You Can Plant. I was hoping you might be able to help with a few problems I've had with this:
Removing Glued on Photos?How would I get pictures out of an old photo book? They are glued down.
Scrapbooking With One Hand?Can scrapbooking be done with one hand?
Making an 8-Sided Paper Gift Box?I am looking for instructions to make an 8-sided (octagonal shaped) gift box from 8 paper squares. It also needs 8 squares for the lid. I was shown how to do it, but can't remember the fold sequences.
Paper Mache Projects?I would like to find paper mache projects.
Shredded Paper Craft Ideas?What projects can be made from office shredded paper?
Making Money Flowers?Is there a place where I can order the supplies for the money flowers? I need to make quite a few and I'm looking to buy the supplies wholesale. I need the stems and calyx.
Making a Rolled Paper Bowl?I have seen a bowl made with rolled up paper tubes then I think varnished or painted? Anyone know how to do this?
Looking for 3-D Quilling Designs?I saw a picture somewhere of a quilled patio set. Was I dreaming? I am also looking for 3-D quilling designs.
Recipe for Papier Mache Clay?Does anyone have a recipe for papier mache clay?
Money Origami Instructions?Does anyone have instructions for money folding crafts?
Copying Scrapbook Pages?Where is the cheapest place to copy scrapping pages 12x12?
Making Pyramage Cards?How do you make Pyramage cards?
Scrapbook Page Protectors?I have a Miss Elizabeth scrapbook. It says the pages are 9.875 x 9.875 inches, the scrapbook is 11 x10. I need sheet protectors for it. Where can I buy that size?
How Do I Make Tissue Flowers?How do I make Mother's Day flowers out of tissue?
On-line Sites for Scrapbook Enhancements?Are there on line sites for scrapbook enhancements?
Making Papier Mache Beads?Does anyone know how to make papier mache beads for bracelets to make with my granddaughter? Many thanks.
SpongeBob Squarepants Origami Pattern?I want to make an easy SpongeBob Squarepants origami for my friend and I would like to know where I can find the pattern. Thanks :)
Homemade Paper?Does anyone have any simple recipes for paper making? I am looking for ones that children ages 5-8 can do with some help from an adult?
How Do You Make Papier Mache?How do you make paper mache using glue and water?
Making a Book from Recycled Paper?I would like to know how to put a book together using recycled paper.
Repairing Paper Mache?I have a paper mache item that was damaged in shipping. Can someone tell me how to repair it?
Make Your Own Postcards?How do I make a postcard?
How Can I Make Paper from Banana Peels?How do I make a sheet of paper using banana peel?
What Are Digi Stamps?What are digi stamps?
Looking for Designs for Paper Art?I would like to find designs related to paper quilling, punch craft, or any paper art.
Making a Papier Mache Piggy Bank?How do I make a paper mache piggy bank?
Making Scrapbooks for a High School Athletic Banquet?Our athletic booster club is having a bit of financial crunch, so we were going to make small, sports themed scrapbooks, for all the athletes. I am looking for scrapbooking designs and ideas for a high school all sports banquet.
Polyester Rug Pattern?I am looking for a rug pattern where the polyester is cut into squares and sewn together so that the points stick up.
Making Envelopes for Greeting Cards?I have a bunch of nice greeting cards without envelopes. Does anyone know of easy way to make envelopes? The cards are all different sizes, so buying them is not an option. I hate to let them go to waste.
Shopping for Miss Elizabeth Scrapbook Supplies?I have purchased Miss Elizabeth's scrapbooking paper and stickers from the Dollar Tree and now can't to seem to find them anywhere. Does anyone have any clue where they are selling them now?
Homemade Matte Medium Recipe?Is there a DIY recipe for matte medium? I want to heat emboss paper straight out of the printer and a lot of people recommend applying matte medium to the paper first. Thanks.
Making Facial Tissue Flowers?How do I make Kleenex tissue carnations?
Adding Pictures to Homemade Greeting Cards?My picture on the greeting card does not fill the whole front of the card there are always margins, how can i make it fill the whole thing?
Golden Venture Folding or 3D Origami Book?Where in the UK can I get a project book for 3D origami or Golden Venture Folding?
Tea Verses for Homemade Cards?Can you tell me where to find tea verses to enter onto cards I make. Also my church is planning a ladies' tea party and they want me to make the invitations for the gathering.
Thinning Liquid Paper?How do we thin out liquid paper when it becomes too thick to apply?
Marbling Paper?Can I use corn flour to make the size for marbling? I can't find cornstarch and the other methods are not in my price range at the minute. I need to know for my art project.
Making Greeting Cards?I need some legal advice. Can I make cards to sell at a craft fayre or in church using the pictures from shop-bought cards I have received?
Homemade Greeting Card Ideas?I wanted an idea for how to create greeting cards which would not be too
