DIY Projects, Crafts, & Paper Fun
There’s just something about paper flowers. They are easy to make and never wilt or die. I like to design paper flowers on my Cricut cutting machine using card stock, but did you know you can make beautiful flowers using plain ol’ coffee filters? Yes, that’s right — you can make coffee filter flowers. You’ll…
Need a fun card for your favorite gamer? I sure did! Today is Greg’s birthday and gaming is his passion. So I designed this Pop-Up Game Controller Card with a space to store a gift card. You don’t have to put a gift card in, but you can if you want. I’m planning to get…
I’m creating a giant paper flower valance that will go over my craft room window — so far I have giant red roses and giant golden sunflowers. But I need at least one more giant flower. Several of my readers suggested a peony, and I happen to love peonies, so I’ve designed a giant paper…
All these pretty paper flowers — what to do with them? Put them on a trellis — a paper trellis card, that is! I designed an easy-to-make trellis tri-fold card for you to decorate with any of my rolled paper flowers, or just leave it as is. You decide how you want to use it!…
Many of you enjoyed my giant paper sunflower and I had several requests for a smaller, easier-to-make version that could be used to decorate cards and other things. So I’ve designed an easy-peasy paper sunflower that you just cut and roll up. I even included leaves, a stalk, and a sepal (that’s the leafy thing…
Make a stunning paper sunflower with this step-by-step tutorial and free template. This mesmerizing sunflower makes beautiful home decor! After I made my giant paper rose a couple of weeks ago, a number of you asked me to make a large paper sunflower. I happily dove into that project, only to discover the seed head…
I have a confession. I used to buy birthday cards from the store without a great deal of planning. Back then, I would stop in to pick up a gift bag and birthday card as almost an afterthought to the present. I know — crazy, right? But now that I have a Cricut cutting machine,…
I just can’t make enough paper flowers! But today I’m going to switch gears a bit from my rolled paper flowers to show you how to create a giant paper flower. We’re going to make a huge Spellbound Rose, which is a lovely all-pink hybrid tea rose, and arguably one of the most beautiful roses in the world….
Father’s Day is fast approaching and it’s time to make something fun for the guys! So I’ve designed a pop-up grill card that is perfect for dads and summer cook-outs. And the best part? You can put a gift card right inside the grill (just like my coffee cup gift card holder). Just flip open…
Learn how to make a beautiful and easy paper daisy to add color to a fun floral wreath! This week I made a pretty summer wreath of paper flowers. I made my paper roses and carnations, as those are both summer flowers. But the peonies, magnolias, and tulips I’d designed weren’t quite right. So I…
