Last week for Demo, we learned about the world of Handmade Papers!!
There are SO MANY ideas for using your handmade papers... just check out what you can do!!
There are SO MANY ideas for using your handmade papers... just check out what you can do!!
We carry SO MANY beautiful handmade papers!!!! They come from ALL OVER THE WORLD!!
Some of them are from Italy....
Some of them are from Italy....
We carry others that are made from 100% Recycled Cotton Fibers from India...
We have a large selection of hand-silk-screened Chiyogami Papers from Japan.. these are some of our favorites because they are SO BEAUTIFUL!
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We LOVE these printed ones from Nepal... these images are always popular around here!!
We also carry these fantastic papers made from the Mulberry Plant.. These papers are great for creating Privacy Windows at home because they are a little bit translucent
I love the idea of using some of these papers as overlays... Take these papers, for example, that look a little bit like lace. They are GREAT for laying on top of patterned papers to create a *totally different* effect!!
You can also use these textured papers to cut out die-cuts!!
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These handmade ones that are slightly translucent are great for overlays because they pick up the color of paper behind it.. which works GREAT for layering!
You can take one of the patterned handmade papers and put a translucent piece of Mulberry paper on top to soften the pattern. THEN you can fussy-cut some of the images to lay on top of the overlay... this makes it so the focal point matches in color to the background.
You can also take a piece of handmade paper and cut out some of the images... like the marbled pattern in a paper... and you can use pop dots and mounting tape to add dimension
You can "enhance" the handmade papers by simply adding a little bit of shimmer... it is easy to do with the Nuvo Aqua Shimmer Pen!!
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You can also make mottled-looking paper by using PVA to adhere pieces of wrinkled Tissue Paper onto a piece of card stock.
If you stamp an image with Versafine Clair Nocturne ink onto the tissue paper and THEN adhere it, your stamped image will be waterproof and won't move when you glue the tissue paper in place with the wet glue.
... when I made this card some of the tissue paper ripped... but I actually like the look!!!
If you stamp an image with Versafine Clair Nocturne ink onto the tissue paper and THEN adhere it, your stamped image will be waterproof and won't move when you glue the tissue paper in place with the wet glue.
... when I made this card some of the tissue paper ripped... but I actually like the look!!!
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You can also colorize tissue paper with Distress Inks and the Picket Fence Blending Brushes so you get this beautiful ombre effect...
I decided to use this die-cut from Impression Obsession (I trimmed off the doe and buck) to make a beautiful serene scene with just the tissue-paper overlay... what an easy and gorgeous effect!!
I decided to use this die-cut from Impression Obsession (I trimmed off the doe and buck) to make a beautiful serene scene with just the tissue-paper overlay... what an easy and gorgeous effect!!
You can make your own decorative handmade papers with inclusions by using a piece of white card stock, some leaves or feathers, PVA, and a very sheer piece of the translucent Mulberry Paper
I love how we used fresh pieces of Pine and it smells SO GOOD even after being in the paper for a couple days.
I love how we used fresh pieces of Pine and it smells SO GOOD even after being in the paper for a couple days.
- Brush on a VERY thin coat of PVA onto a piece of card stock (a foam brush works great)
- Next, lay down a feather, dried flower petals, or fresh pines onto the glue
- Now, take a piece of VERY thin Mulberry Paper and lay it on top of the inclusions
- Place a clean paper towel down on top of the Mulberry paper and press firmly making sure to fully press on the Mulberry paper so it adheres evenly.
- Trim your paper down to size using a paper cutter and some scissors
You can take an image from one of the Italian papers and make little squares (folded in half) to add dimension to an image!!
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Some of these papers are textured.. you can change the color by using your Versamark clear ink pad and embossing powder to make it look like dragon skin!!
And, the easiest way to use your translucent handmade papers is to make a sweet little lantern (like this one below using the new Hero Arts Fairy Window) and back the frames with your handmade paper!! It has a great appearance and looks beautiful even if there are no tea-lights on inside!
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Stop by the store to see all the ideas in person!! We would love to show you ideas to help you feel inspired!!
See you soon!!
360-647-9663
See you soon!!
360-647-9663
