DIY Projects, Crafts, & Paper Fun
Make a unique Christmas tree out of paper snowflakes and light up your holiday nights. Paper snowflakes are an age-old tradition. Last year I designed several detailed paper snowflake templates with hidden designs and decorated my craft room with them. This year I’m taking it one step further. I’ve designed a paper snowflake Christmas tree…
Make an elegant autumn & fall wedding invitation with a gorgeous filigree design. Or simply make it as a lovely autumn card for a friend! It’s a pretty autumn day and leaves are falling in my backyard. So I was inspired to celebrate my favorite season with a new card design! This beautiful 5″ x…
Check out these beautiful paper flower designs created by students of the CUT ABOVE Design Course! Something remarkable happened to me recently. I stepped out of my comfort zone and into a world of teaching. Last year I set out on the adventure of teaching some dedicated crafters and readers of this blog how to…
Make a beautiful paper poppy that will last and last with these free, easy templates! Paper poppies are a lovely way to celebrate Veterans Day, Remembrance Day, Memorial Day—it’s a lasting memorial to those we have lost. Grab the free pattern to make your own! I just LOVE paper flowers! And I’m honored to have…
Make this paper haunted house and turn it into a custom-designed haunted mansion or even an entire village! You can mix-and-match buildings to create your own Halloween creation! It’s time for autumn leaves, warm cider, and haunted houses! To celebrate the season, I’ve designed a set of paper haunted house lanterns that you can use…
Make paper dog or puppy boxes for fun! These make great gifts, too! As I mentioned recently, I’ve adopted a new rescue puppy! So it’s no surprise that I’ve got dogs and puppies on my mind. In addition to making a DIY pet gate, I came up with a way to make paper dog boxes…
Make this beautiful paper rose arbor that is also a pretty luminary. This paper lantern would be perfect for a wedding, romantic centerpiece, or even just a little farmhouse decor. A few years ago we built an pretty arbor on the side of our house. It’s where I put the stenciled stepping stone I made…
Make miniature paper roses for fun paper craft projects and decorations. These tiny paper roses look surprisingly realistic and are easy to make. At this point, it’s no secret I love paper roses. I’ve made a real-size paper rose and two giant paper roses (my spellbound rose and my winter rose). But when I went to…
This DIY house gift card holder is perfect for home owners, for house warmings, and for just sending love from your home to theirs! Grab the free cut file and pattern to make your own. Who doesn’t love a good gift card? I know I love to give gift cards to my friends and family….
Make crepe paper peony flowers that look so realistic you’ll forget they’re not real. Crepe peonies make gorgeous home decor, party decorations, and gift toppers. Every year I look forward to one special day. The day that my peony bushes bloom. It’s usually the first week of June — this year it was a few…
