tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-341306712011-12-24T12:59:40.647-07:00Project tutorials, tips and tricks, product news, and book reviews on paper crafting.Kim M. Baynenoreply@blogger.comBlogger421100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34130671.post-1168817972366584002007-02-13T08:00:00.000-07:002007-03-10T16:42:30.132-07:00

It’s time for another product round-up. Take a look at some exciting cool tools and innovative products you shouldn’t be without.Rollagraph StamPress: Create quick embellishments for your artist trading cards, greeting cards and polymer clay projects. Using interchangeable rubber stamp wheels and different inks, the StamPress machine can apply rubber stamp designs to ribbon, foils, paper strips

Kim M. Baynenoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34130671.post-24309584554270108692007-02-06T08:00:00.000-07:002007-03-10T16:57:24.086-07:00

For this Valentine's Day, tell a significant other how much you care by creating a miniature accordion-fold card nestled inside a romantic matchbox. Write your own sentiments on the hand-made insert or collage it with rubber stamps and paper scraps. Slip a tiny square of wrapped chocolate inside or tell a story with tiny photos.Secret Lover Matchbox Valentine (click to enlarge)Materials & Tools·

Kim M. Baynenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34130671.post-54758600487814977272007-01-23T08:00:00.000-07:002007-03-10T16:44:04.029-07:00

You can do more with tag punches and tag dies than stop after making a paper tag. You can take it a step further by folding those tags into cute little paper purses for use as 3D embellishments. This project makes a finished paper purse that measures about 2 inches by 3 inches, without the handle.Paper Tag Purse (click to enlarge)Materials & Tools• Thickly textured decorative paper or wallpaper

Kim M. Baynenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34130671.post-1168815833010792792007-01-16T08:00:00.000-07:002007-03-10T16:44:38.022-07:00

While browsing paper crafts magazines and visiting crafts shows, I came across some cool tools and products that I wanted to share with you, along with some ideas on how to use them. Check these out:Magnet Tape: This struck me as a great way to get a new look continuously from my coffee table art. By attaching a piece of scrap ferrous metal to the cover of an altered book or journal, I can make

Kim M. Baynenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34130671.post-1168818534145131722007-01-14T16:41:00.000-07:002007-02-13T12:31:51.052-07:00

There are dozens of books available for both the budding and experienced paper crafter. But which book do you buy? In addition to the types of projects found in each, how about evaluating books based on the real world advice they provide? Here is a sampling of tips that you can use immediately in your next paper crafts projects, complete with credit for the talented and insightful authors who

Kim M. Baynenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34130671.post-1168818679450337842007-01-10T19:00:00.000-07:002007-03-10T16:45:02.829-07:00

Winter sends chills down my spine while bringing out the kid in me at the same time. Join me in embracing the cold with this quick and easy artist trading card or ATC.Tiny Snowflakes Grace an Artist Trading Card (click to enlarge)Materials & Tools· White Card Stock, 2.5 by 3.5-inch· Turquoise or Other Blue Card Stock, 2.5 by 3.5-inch· White Vellum Scrap· 1 piece of silver metallic or hologram

Kim M. Baynenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34130671.post-38041712570772245892006-11-23T08:00:00.000-07:002007-03-10T17:30:51.015-07:00

reviewed on papercrafts.bellaonline.comCollage Lost And Found: Creating Unique Projects With Vintage Ephemeraby Giuseppina "Josie" CirincionePublisher: North Light Books (May 2006)ISBN:1581807872; Paperback book: 128 pagesReviewed By Kim M. Bayne, Paper Crafts Editor for BellaOnline.comproductRating: ★★★★★Whether you prefer to manipulate metal, glass or paper or express your creativity through

Kim M. Baynenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34130671.post-50905869339804280442006-11-16T09:30:00.000-07:002007-03-10T16:46:52.777-07:00

I love the fall. Leaves turning colors. Greens blending into coppers and tans. It's the deep, rich palette of the season that calms me. Thanksgiving in the United States will soon be here and I'm inspired to create a few handmade invitations for a dinner party.Copper is one of my favorite ways to express autumn, and I love its look as leaves. Unfortunately, when I use real copper -- even a small

Kim M. Baynenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34130671.post-68161174326997257362006-10-27T08:06:00.000-07:002007-03-10T20:06:22.931-07:00

reviewed on papercraftseditor.blogspot.comGreeting Cards Using Digital Photos: 18 Step-by-Step Projects for Uniquely Personal Greeting Cardsby Cheryl OwenPublisher: Martingale and Company (August 2006)ISBN:1564777162; Paperback book: 96 pagesReviewed By Kim M. Bayne, Paper Crafts Editor for BellaOnline.comproductRating: ★★★★If you’re into quick and easy cards yet still wondering what to do with

Kim M. Baynenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34130671.post-1157841292165922622006-09-09T15:33:00.000-07:002007-02-13T12:29:32.247-07:00

Spruce up a small spiral notebook by replacing and decorating the cover.by Kim M. BayneHas this ever happened to you? You're out shopping and you suddenly think of a great crafts project. But you don't have anything to write on. So you buy the nearest thing -- a boring-looking spiral with plain notebook paper so you can jot down and remember your idea.Several years back, I did just that. Now I

Kim M. Baynenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34130671.post-81916974722109065062006-09-03T17:32:00.000-07:002007-03-10T16:52:10.910-07:00

Has this ever happened to you? You're out shopping and you suddenly think of a great crafts project. But you don't have anything to write on. So you buy the nearest thing -- a boring-looking spiral with plain notebook paper so you can jot down and remember your idea.Several years back, I did just that. Now I keep that notebook in the car so I can sketch ideas anytime during car trips when a

Kim M. Baynenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34130671.post-16644396281907930522006-05-18T06:57:00.000-07:002007-03-10T17:23:21.581-07:00

reviewed on papercrafts.bellaonline.comVisual Chronicles: The No-Fear Guide to Creating Art Journals, Creative Manifestos and Altered Booksby Linda Woods and Karen DininoPublisher: North Light Books (an imprint of F+W Publications), 2006ISBN: 1581807708 ; Paperback book: 128 pagesReviewed By Kim M. Bayne, Paper Crafts Editor for BellaOnline.comproductRating: ★★★★If you fear exploring your

Kim M. Baynenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34130671.post-91949881548766553832006-04-06T00:15:00.000-07:002007-03-10T17:24:57.803-07:00

reviewed on papercrafts.bellaonline.comArt Stamping Workshop: Create Hand-Carved Stamps for Unique Projects on Paper, Fabric, Polymer Clay and Moreby Gloria PagePublisher: F & W Publications, 2006ISBN: 1581806965; Paperback: 128 pagesReviewed By Kim M. BayneproductRating: ★★★★★These days, with so many books on the market, it’s rare when I can pick up a new paper crafts title and actually see

Kim M. Baynenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34130671.post-43160663173820732662006-01-17T09:00:00.000-07:002007-03-10T17:33:14.113-07:00

I couldn't decide what to do -- make a gift tag or make a box. So I made two-in-one. Now I can decorate a tag to my heart's desire while still having a place to stash some goodies.Miniature Box Tag for Valentine's DayMaterials & ToolsTemplate for miniature box tag Brown craft paper, card stock or other heavy weight paperInkjet printerGood pair of comfortable, teflon-like coated scissors, like

Kim M. Baynenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34130671.post-11144862337216517072005-11-12T11:02:00.000-07:002007-03-10T17:30:21.600-07:00

Layer by Layer: Collage Projects for Home DecoratingPublisher: Martingale and Company; (July, 2004) ISBN: 1564775429 Paperback: 96 pagesReady to expand your craftsmaking skills beyond the typical paper crafts project? Try applying collage to a well-worn or plain household item to give it new life. Take a boring wooden wastebasket, charger plate or clock base, decoupage a cut-out image or two,

Kim M. Baynenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34130671.post-73435753897890587472005-10-15T14:14:00.000-07:002007-03-10T17:32:36.910-07:00

Having just finished decorating a cardboard box for a Michaels Arts and Crafts store demo, I felt something was missing. It needed a little extra oomph to finish it off and I knew just what was in order – a distressed tag of some kind. Sure, there are several ways to get this look, but for now, I've chosen something relatively easy...working with ink. A representative of FiberScraps, makers of

Kim M. Baynenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34130671.post-26334062833706151582005-06-20T06:00:00.000-07:002007-03-10T17:43:13.798-07:00

I wish I had all the shelves, drawers, cabinets, totes and containers I would ever need for paper crafting. But like many crafters, my storage solutions are often seat-of-the-pants and at the expense of aesthetics. Sometimes I just don't have the money, time or patience to find one more container for one more project.I started "bagging it" when I began participating in crafts swaps. A crafts host

Kim M. Baynenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34130671.post-42652048607555819872005-06-13T06:17:00.000-07:002007-03-10T17:46:03.635-07:00

At the coffee shop the other day, I found myself eyeing yet another paper coffee sleeve. You know the ones. They're brown cardboard, to protect your hands from the heat, and imprinted, to advertise the business. Most coffee sleeves are either corrugated or embossed with a design, making them perfect for paper crafts. The next time you finish a latte at Starbucks, remove the sleeve from your

Kim M. Baynenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34130671.post-74736881245111709692005-06-08T19:25:00.000-07:002007-03-10T17:47:34.935-07:00

Later this month, summertime will arrive officially. I've started to think about creating more decorative items for my patio, including a few planters.A friend was cleaning out her closets and asked me if I'd like a metal planter she was about to throw away. Someone had painted flowers on the planter's outside. The design wasn't my style, but I thought I could probably recycle it into something

Kim M. Baynenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34130671.post-32262628553832983802005-05-09T09:03:00.000-07:002007-10-23T08:26:26.407-07:00

The school year is nearing an end. High school students are attending proms, performing in music concerts, and so on. Kaity – my high school freshman – has a choir solo this Tuesday night. I want to give her something special at the end of the performance, so how about a dozen roses? But for my Kaity, traditional roses just won't do. I need a better idea.By coincidence, my hair stylist gave me a

Kim M. Baynenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34130671.post-55608651456832381322005-04-22T16:22:00.000-07:002007-03-10T17:53:18.407-07:00

The Paper Crafters Bibleby Elizabeth MoadPublisher: David & Charles Publishers; (July 1, 2004) ISBN: 0715316656Paperback: 137 pagesAuthor Elizabeth Moad leaves no stone (or paper) unturned as she outlines the diverse areas where a novice crafter can explore her love for paper. Originally issued by UK publisher David & Charles, distributed in North America by F&W Publications, "The Paper Crafters

Kim M. Baynenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34130671.post-47609828759471960362005-02-09T06:00:00.000-07:002007-03-10T17:56:29.513-07:00

If you were born in the Year of the Rooster, you are hard-working but love to dine. If that's true for you, celebrate the Chinese New Year in style. In no time at all, you can create Asian-style paper tags or markers for all your guests' wine glasses. Here are some easy instructions. ~ by Kim M. BaynePaper Wine Glass MarkerMaterials & Tools List8.5 by 11-inch Piece of Sturdy Red Card Stock or

Kim M. Baynenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34130671.post-22047402667582355422005-01-19T19:55:00.000-07:002007-03-10T17:59:31.104-07:00

Every time I cut a piece of scrapbooking or decorative paper, I make scraps. These paper tidbits go into a box where I can find a small piece of something whenever I need it. I keep hoping I'll use them someday, but most of the time, I collect too-small odds and ends that don't look like they'll ever amount to anything. That's why I've decided to use them up to make something I need all year long

Kim M. Baynenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34130671.post-25457760566629885982004-08-29T20:00:00.000-07:002007-03-24T17:28:51.446-07:00

OrigamiReview By Kaitlyn R. Bayne, Paper Crafts Contributing WriterKlutz Press; Spiral edition (2003)ISBN: 1570549974Hardcover; 88 pagesAnne Akers Johnson's book "Origami" teaches anyone how to creatively fold paper into animals, boxes, stars and airplanes. Each project has step-by-step instructions and illustrations for each fold. The instructions are easy to follow and very descriptive. The

Kim M. Baynenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34130671.post-62511347153741146732004-06-04T14:06:00.000-07:002007-03-10T18:05:39.716-07:00

Do you have small pieces of paper, snips of trim and other craft scraps left over from another project? You can make personalized wedding party favors your guests will keep forever. Even the tiniest bit of fabric can turn an ordinary item into a darling brooch, pocket treasure chest or homage to something wonderful. Try your hand at altering a matchbox with these step-by-step project instructions

Kim M. Baynenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34130671.post-50576648401643091742004-05-15T19:53:00.000-07:002007-03-10T18:08:37.104-07:00

Make beautiful glittery paper from left-over stickers or mailing labels. Imagine the possibilities!In a recent collage swap, someone included a scrap of ecru-colored fabric lace. I was happy for this trade because I had wanted to play around with a masking technique using lace, sticker paper and glitter. I've seen this demonstrated at several crafts shows and in classes. I'll illustrate it for

Kim M. Baynenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34130671.post-77543429943653254742004-05-14T21:41:00.000-07:002007-03-12T20:52:52.118-07:00

Tired of throwing away all those CDs you get in the mail? Use your rubber stamps, glue and glitter to create an eye-catching wall decoration or suncatcher. ~ Article by Kim M. BayneButterflies on CDs (click to enlarge)Materials & Tools List· Unwanted CD (Compact Disk), usually received as unsolicited junk snail mail from a well-known online service· Fast Drying Solvent Ink Pad, like StazOn Jet

Kim M. Baynenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34130671.post-1168813783324562522004-04-01T14:51:00.000-07:002007-02-13T12:30:31.664-07:00

Tips and Tricks - Digging Up Free Art Suppliesby Kim M. BayneI'm often asked about being a "pack rat." The term comes up when I talk about how I gather my art supplies. For example, I'm an avid dumpster diver. I lie in wait for my next-door neighbor to take out his trash then secretly rummage through his discards to find materials for assemblage.Last week, while picking through broken egg shells

Kim M. Baynenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34130671.post-10903361877241981412004-03-15T11:01:00.000-07:002007-03-10T18:43:19.626-07:00

Never altered a book before? This is a great first timer's project, with the simplest of techniques. To start, look around for miniature gift books -- the perfect size for altering on a weekend.While shopping a charity book sale, I found copies of "A Precious Moments Gift of Love," by Samuel J. Butcher and "Simple Wisdom," illustrated by Roxanna Villa. I snagged them for 20 cents each. I altered

Kim M. Baynenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34130671.post-1527137840938342432004-03-08T17:44:00.000-07:002007-03-10T19:25:35.770-07:00

I'm working on some pages for a new altered book project. The theme is "time," any aspect. I'll start with an obvious image -- watches -- and see where the creative process leads me.Recently, there was a question about how to make packing tape image transfers, posted to the alteredbooks list on Yahoo! Groups. I decided to make transfers of watch images found in magazines just to answer that

Kim M. Baynenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34130671.post-36739787867959330892004-02-18T20:26:00.001-07:002007-03-10T17:41:08.376-07:00

One of the biggest trends in paper crafting is Artists Trading Cards. These 2.5 by 3.5 rectangular cards are the artist's equivalent of business cards. Scrapbooking conferences and similar expos often have trading sessions where attendees can swap and build a great collection of cards.If you haven't tried your hand at making your own ATCs, I'll take you through the steps of how I built my own.

Kim M. Baynenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34130671.post-83612059029604556022004-02-17T14:50:00.000-07:002007-03-10T19:30:55.409-07:00

Are you signed up for a Torso Tag Swap? Download some printable templates right here! I've even included a foot tag template, if you're inclined to alter something sole-ful.Do you need a new shape? Want vintage hat tags? How about people's heads or profiles? Post a comment here. ~ Article and Images by Kim M. BayneHow To Use These TemplatesThese templates are GIF files, which means they are

Kim M. Baynenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34130671.post-91375670609762219952004-02-09T08:32:00.000-07:002007-03-10T19:37:33.600-07:00

Sunday is family dinner night. Our family drives across Tucson for a great meal and a few games of cards with Ruth and John, my husband's folks. One weekend, Dagny (Mom's friend and next-door neighbor) invited me over to look at her paper beads. This weekend, I had my camera handy so I could snap some photos. Dagny demonstrated how to make the beads, with the step-by-step instructions illustrated

Kim M. Baynenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34130671.post-21645183811797334112004-02-06T16:07:00.000-07:002007-03-10T19:47:36.991-07:00

If you've ever registered for a beginning crafts class and read the phrase "bring your basic supplies," you may have wondered what that means. In fact, most paper crafts folks have more junk amassed than they know. Yet, they still ask the same basic question: "What supplies should I bring?"Below are some items you might want to have handy plus a few comments about why. Now when you take a class,

Kim M. Baynenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34130671.post-7331948961883967152004-02-04T12:10:00.000-07:002007-03-10T20:14:26.381-07:00

reviewed on papercraftseditor.blogspot.comHow To Make Altered Books If You Think You Can'tby Sara Naumann and Paris DukesOregon: Hot Off the Press (2003)ISBN:1562318993; Paperback book: 32 pagesReviewed By Kim M. BayneproductRating: ★★★★If you've never created an altered book, this book should be your first purchase. In snippets of text written to motivate beginners, this book walks through the

Kim M. Baynenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34130671.post-54452268349540154912004-01-29T13:25:00.000-07:002007-03-10T20:19:50.635-07:00

Altered Books, Collaborative Journals, and Other Adventures in Bookmakingby Holly HarrisonMassachusetts: Rockport Publishers, 2003ISBN: 1-56496-995-9Paperback; 128 pagesBook Review by Kim M. BayneThe Bad News: If you're a novice, in need of hand-holding or step-by-step project instructions for making altered books, pass this by. You'll only become frustrated as you try to discover exactly how all

Kim M. Baynenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34130671.post-18235993987349004182004-01-20T19:29:00.000-07:002007-03-10T20:35:13.677-07:00

My family and I had just seen "Peter Pan (2003)" with Jason Isaacs and Jeremy Sumpter. The movie inspired me to decoupage a fairy-themed altered tin.I decided to raid my daughter's "Art Cart" and use some of her art materials for this project. My daughter and her cousin worked on tins at the same time, and they enjoyed using products (like Elmer's) that they already knew and loved. If you decide

Kim M. Baynenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34130671.post-84301884707192154552004-01-19T22:30:00.000-07:002007-03-10T20:55:40.393-07:00

Colorado Cowboy Western Tag Art (click to enlarge)Tag #2: Colorado Cowboy:This tag was inspired by actor Bruce Bayne (Yes, he's related!), as he posed for a Western publicity shot in Cripple Creek, Colorado. I like this tag so much, I decided to host a paper crafts tag swap titled "Old West Artsy Tags". ~ Article by Kim M. BayneStarting with a dark brown handmade textured paper tag, I added the

Kim M. Baynenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34130671.post-64808517363512890552004-01-18T22:00:00.000-07:002007-03-10T20:54:53.059-07:00

Romantic Tag Art Love and Kisses Letters from the Heart (click to enlarge)Tag #3: Love and Kisses - Letters from the Heart:This tag was made for my altered book project titled, "Love and Kisses." I made eight different tags, which are inserted into a double-page pocket spread found inside the altered book. ~ Article by Kim M. BayneStarting with a pre-made manilla paper tag, I added the following

Kim M. Baynenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34130671.post-4650760115138392302004-01-17T21:30:00.000-07:002007-03-10T20:52:44.029-07:00

Wouldn’t it be great to lend your card making talents to something practical and fun? Try Tag Art. Turn boring paper hang tags into the perfect hand-crafted masterpiece or embellishment.For random acts of kindness, artistic tags are both gift tags and greeting cards in one! Tag Art is also used for altered books, bookmarks, scrapbooks or just for collecting and trading.If you're into miniature

Kim M. Baynenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34130671.post-5740630543861827532004-01-13T16:59:00.000-07:002007-03-12T20:55:49.402-07:00

Stamp Art Inspirations with MaryJo McGrawDirector: Suzanne LamarStudio: PageSageFormat: NTSC, Color, 108 minutesDVD Release Date: May 2003Review by Kim M. BayneIf you're just discovering rubber stamping, check this out. This DVD includes step-by-step instructions and cool projects for the budding rubber stamper. It contains great ideas for veteran stampers, too.For starters, host MaryJo McGraw

Kim M. Baynenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34130671.post-6966103583640247422004-01-13T13:40:00.000-07:002007-03-10T21:03:39.116-07:00

Do you have a box full of random paper scraps that you can’t bear to throw away? Don’t waste them. Remake them – into Serendipity Squares. ~ Article by Kim M. BayneWhat is a Serendipity Square?Serendipity could be defined as an accidental discovery, like finding out you can use odd bits and pieces of leftover paper to create something beautiful for your paper crafts. A serendipitous discovery

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