Category Archives: Paper Crafts

10 Ways to Use: Leaves & Leaf Shapes

Now that autumn is upon us, it’s time to notice the changing colors of the trees.  Time for a visit to the pumpkin farm, or corn maze.  Time to be thankful.  What better way to share greetings and save memories of this time of year than to use leaves.   Here are 10 different ways […]

 

10 Ways to Use Buttons

Buttons are such a common everyday object, but when used creatively add color and texture to many a paper arts project!  Here are some ways we found to use buttons!     1.  Center of a Flower             2.  Center of a Bow   3.  Home Decor       […]

10 (or more) Ways to Use: Hexagons

Hexagons are so popular right now.  Here are some different ideas on how to use them on scrapbook pages and cards:   1.  Misted background:   2. Behind a photo:   3.  Inside a frame:   4.  As a focal point:   5.  Patchwork background:   6.  As photos:   7.  Around a sentiment:   […]

10 Ways to Use: Pennants

Everywhere I look, I see pennants on paper crafts.  Here are some different ways to use pennants in your next project:   1.  Make a medallion:     2.  Behind a photo:     3.  In a title:     4.  For a greeting:       5.  For journaling:     6.  On a […]

10 Great Ways to Use: Baker’s Twine

We all wanted it.  We all have it.  Now, we need more ideas of how to use it!  Baker’s Twine, that is!   1.  Wrap around a sentiment:     2.  Make a pom pom flower:     3.  Wrap around an entire layer:     4.  Behind a layer:     5.  Create textured […]

Altered Brad Technique

Next up is this lovely and fun tutorial that Arlene created. You can see that she used Graphic 45 Metal Button Staples on her Little Darlings altered dresser. She used this great technique to add a splash of color and vintage charm to the Metal Button Staples. Learn how it was done in this great […]

Spellbinders Card Creator Tutorial from The Rubber Cafe

Thanks to The Rubber Cafe for this great tutorial! Hello!  My name is Debbie Seyer and today is my first official day posting here at The Rubber Cafe‘.  I am so excited to be on such a great team! One thing you will find out pretty quick about me is that my first love is to […]