20+ easy projects > Create your own personalised greetings cards, gift wrap, home decorations and kids’ crafts non i Fairy lights iesTHE PER RAFT BOOK Pethaps one ofthe most innocuous of materials in a craft love's arsenal, paper can be used inall types of projects You can Create greetings cards witha personal touch, handmade gifts for someone special, decorations with which to revamp your home ‘or even fun projects thatll keep the kids occupied. Either way, ‘master the art with the help of The Paper Craft Book! Explore your antsts toolbox, get acquainted with the materials at your disposal, then dive straight n by following our simple step-by-step tutorials. ‘Cheap, accessible and with plenty of impact, pojects made fom paper ae great fr craft newbies or old hands who are simply looking fara new stomping ground, So turn the page and take ‘your fist step inthe papercraft world!(2) cue paren crap poox Contents Basic equipment ‘Types of paper Cards and gift wrap Pop-up bouquet, Feather gift tat DIY envelopes Mini gift box Quilled card Takeawey gift box Gifts to give Layered papereut Nursery papercut Papercut locket Papercut lantern. Decorations Honeycomb pom-pom Origami fairy lights Hanging fan Hanging garlands Kids’ crafts Origami bird Owl mobile Party crown 52Cherry blossom Daffodil Large rose Kusudama Buttonholes Festival headband Scrapbooking Making a scrapbook Photo corners and frames Bunting and bows Storage pockets Rosettes: Gilding and embossing Travel Wedding Baby's first year Scrapbooking templates Templates Acknowledgments 42 160BASIC EQUIPMENT Basic equipment One of the great things about making crafts from paper is you don't need lots of expensive equipment. We'll list everything you'll need for each project individually, but the basics covered on this page are used regularly throughout the book, so they are a good investment, : Circle punch ... *, Small scissorsBASIC EQUIPMEN 2 -Assortment Hot glue of tapes Spray mount Glue stick Coloured pencils GATE esFlexible and relatively inexpensive, paper is a fantastic and versatile material for craft projects. Here's an overview of the different types that you'll need, and a few details to keep in mind. Paper types Weight Unless otherwise stated, the ‘The greater a paper's weight, projects can all be made with _the thicker and stronger it wal standard paper or one of those _be. Generally speaking, this Usted on the opposite page. willbe reflected in the cost Style Colour ‘One of the best qualities of Don't feel you have to stick to the paper isits variety The number colours used in the book. Be sure of different pattems and designs _ to experiment and make the available is almost endless. projects personal to youTracing paper Transparent paper used for copying images, tracing paperis used to transfer the templates onto your desired paper or cara Crepe paper [Athin, lable paper perfect for making flowers. If you want to make it stronger, stick twa sheets together —_ with spray mount q Quilling paper twisted into different shapes. ‘They'te available in a great number of styles and colours. Tissue paper Avery tin lightweight paper In adsition to being useful for craft projects its the pertect material for ining ait boxes Origami paper Usually only one side of conigami paper is coloured, but thisisnit always the case The only rues are that is square and folds wel Card Card is heavier weight than standard paper and is available in various colours and finishesPop-up bouquet orcongrats Cutting mat ‘Tracing paper... Coloured cara Pencil Scorer Double-sided tape You will need as ‘white card, ™ {folded in halt 18.CARDS AND GIFT WRAP ‘Trace all the pieces of the template and position them. Carefully score along any dotted lines and cut out any image side down on the coloured card. Rub over the solid lines with scissors or a scalpel. Repeat this until pattern with a pencil to transfer the image onto the card. you've cut and scored all the pieces of the template. \ \ LN ays iN ‘The four central flowers that need to be assembled are Stick double-sided tape to two petals and attach a different made in pairs. Fold along the score marks and overlap, coloured flower, leaving one petal unattached at either end the first and seventh petals to make a cone shape, using You should end up with a shape that is four petals wide tape to secure. Fold in half as shown on the orange flower. _and only attached at the middle two petals, 16Fold the small pink central flower that is scored in three Using the double-sided tape or a litle glue, stick a dot in places and stick one side on the card at the angle pictured _the middle of the central flower so it sits on elther side above. Peel the backing off the tape on the lop edge and fold of the fold. Then stick coloured dots in the middle of all the card in half so the other half sticks in the right position. _the remaining flowers. Fold and position one side of the green leaf as shown. I's Stick the two flowers that have nine petals in position crucial that the point of the crease is in the gutter and the _—_on either side of the central folded flower. Then stick top exige is dem (1'/2in) from the gutter. Apply tape to the top the two large flowers that have six petals to the top and clase the card so the other side sticks in the correct spat. edge of the green leaf ~ one on either side wvAdd a small blade of grass to the back of two of the Position the central flowers into the crease in the middle central flowers that you assembled in steps 3 and 4. as shown. There should only be tape on the bottorn petal J alee Stick the other half of the flower to the other side of the _Stick the two medium-sized flowers with score lines on. card, but this time add tape to just the top petal. Stick. either side of the fold. Then add the litte red flower above on the remaining central flowers in the same way. them, and the little pink one below.Ifyou have any sticky pads, you can use them here, instead of tape, to add depth, Finally, stick down the edge of the bouquet using double-sided tape. Line them up so the crease near the bottom lines up with card's gutter.Feather gift tag Not only are these simple fe: your gift, but they i or place cards for a dinner party. che perfect way to elevate jecorations ther tags 180 TH Selection of paper stock .. PRATHER G Scissors Tracing paperi ‘Trace the templates and lay them face ‘down on card. Rub to transfer Score along the 3 ) middie of the feather then pinch to bend * along the scored line. Cut slices toward the middle to create a feathery effect, Ba1 DIY envelopes ‘These little envelopes are the perfect complement to handmade cards, and can be sealed with a sticker, glue, or wax. Best of all, ‘with a little practice they can be made in a flash.Fold two opposite comers Into the centre, then fold and unfold a third corner. (On the back of the Paper, draw along the two diagonals to mark the centre ‘Turn the paper and fold the last corer so it lines up with the pencil and fold line.6 ) Pull out the point at the . bottom and push the diagonal folds underneath to create a tongue. so the edges run along 5] oo tetersoratistne and seal with a sticker, tape, glue, or wax. 8) Place your note inside Fold the tongue ‘over and tuck Into the micidle. a7CARDS AND GIFT WRAPMini gift box This little box is exsy to make and provides a fun, sturdy wrapping solution for all kinds of small gifts. Experiment with different paper colours and weights that will suit your gift stock, ~~» — oooCARDS AND GIFT WRAP - Fold the paper in half twice to make a square, then open back out, Fold ciagonally, then open out and fold along the ‘other diagonal. Fold two of thMINI GIFT BOX Turn the box and @ ) Fata the ses in as lift up the sides, ) shown, then fold the top point into the centre of the box Tum te box dia 7 oe » ee side and push into all of the corners make the other hall of the box. to secure 31quitimp cann (&) Quilled card Quilling is easier than it looks, even if it seems intimidating at first. Once you can make the basic shapes, it’s just a matter of gluing them in place on the card to make interesting patterns. Quilling paper... Guilling tool,>2e@sb Tight eoit Loose coi! Open coil Marquise ‘Teardrop Coiling Gluing Be quite sparing with the glue. To make a coll, place your paper into the quilling tool sono Use a small brush or toothpick to add glue to keep a colts paper emerges from the other side. Wind the paper around shape. If you want to make a loose coil, allow the paper the tool, using your finger to ensure the coil is flat. You can _to unravel before applying the glue. For an open coil let make different shapes by adjusting how tight the coil is. it unravel and don't apply any glue at all2» 9 8 Sorell Heart VSeroll Shaping Experimenting ‘Most quilled shapes are created by making adjustments Experiment to create the other shapes. For example, a heart to the basic colls. For example, to make a marquise you is made by folding a strip of paper in half and winding each simply create a loose coil and pinch it on either end. To end toward the centre, and a V scroll is made by doing the make a teardrop, you do the same but only pinch one end. same but winding it away trom the centre. 35CARDS AND GIFT WRAPTakeaway gift box If you're planning on giving somebody a small gift, these little boxes are an excellent way to present them. Simply line them with tissue paper and fill with treats. They also work well for favours. Scalpel +... Scorer... Scrap surface ..., ‘Tracing paper... Cutting mat --CARDS AND GIFT WRAP aS 2 een oe ae Satna:TAKRAWAY GIFT BOX 4 then apply glue to the inside comers. comer folds as shown, ‘Thread a strand Dre the holes to finish.Gifts to give ©Laverne Papercut €) Layered papercut A framed papereut will look great on a walllor side table, Their best feature is their versatility - once you've mastered the basic technique, get creative and come up with your own designs. 1 Selection of card stock... ‘Tracing paper. { Box photo frameCut the card to size using the frame as a guide. Using a fresh. blade, carefully cut out the small details. Trace the termplates and secure each ‘one to a piece of card face down. Rub ‘with a peneil to transfer the image When finished, cut around the edge of the pattern.Repeat with the ‘other templates, then trace and ut out the oval Place foam pads around the edges and comers on the back of each layer to.add depth. w To vary the papercut, design your own template using different flower shapes. Alternatively, you can remove the foarn pads to create a flat design. A. ee2 PE Pe : inne TT i ill | | Ld | ” al 1 iDtacuny $aranuye 8 Nursery papercut This charming papereut is deceptively simple to put together, and will make a lovely decoration for a nursery or young child’s bedroom. It’s easily adaptable, so tailor your papercut’s subject and size to whatever you wish. You will need Cutting mat ..., Pencil . ScalpelUsing a pencil, transfer the template to tracing paper and _Using a fresh blade, carefully start cutting the smaller, turn it over. Lay it on top of your card and rub over the fiddly areas of the picture such as the eyes, arms, and tracing with pencil to transfer the image onto the card. the inside of the ears. Working in a clockwise direction, cut one side of each ‘Tum the image upside down and cut out the grass. When petal at the bottom towards the centre of each flower. this is complete, carefully cut away the remaining paper ‘Then cut the other side of each petal working in the between the rabbits, other direction, 48,Working around the edges, begin to cut away the rest (Once you have finished cutting all of the image away, of the image. Take your time, especially with smaller flip the card over and go back over any snagged areas areas such as the stars and leaves, to tidy them up. we wf —F Wee ¢ . we Measure the size of the glass in your frame and cut the Place the glass and image in the frame, followed by the Image, acetate. and background card to this size. Use acetate. Add the frame insert and lay the background card the glass to ensure the image is central to the markings. on top before axing the back of the frame in place 49Papercut locket With a little creativity, patience, and a very steady hand, you can adapt the same technique used for the nursery papercut to make something small enough to fit in a locket or a keyring. Almost any simple shape will work, but as the papercut needs to be small, choose something without too much detail or it will be very hard to cut neatly.PAPERCUT LANTERN abe rely lan ierea These stylish hand-cut lanterns will produce a lovely gentle glow and will look great on any mantelpiece. They also make perfect table decorations for a dinner party or wedding. ee. Ruler Livaehr es eet overs Cutting mat Double-sided tape __Sticky tape Youwillneed ©Prepare your template and begin to cut away the inside Once you've finished cutting the inside of the first panel of one of the four panels. Make sure you keep the template cut out the pattern above it, Repeat this process, going right-side up during the whole cutting process, from one side of the template to the other. Continue until all of the excess paper has been cut away. Apply thin double-sided tape to the edges of the panels You may need to change your blade several times to avoid Before peeling off the second side, measure and cut four creating frayed edges. tracing paper rectangles the same size as the tape's border.Peel back the other half of the tape and carefully stick the tracing paper on top. Repeat this process until the tracing paper covers all four panels. Fold all of the flaps and side lines, making sure that there's a stiff crease on all the edges. This will ensure that the lantern will stand up straight when finished, Glue or tape all of the flaps in place, holding them in. position for a short while to make sure they stick properly, To finish, add a flameless candle or fairy lights.& SwOUReSIONS 58HONEYCOMB POM-PoM {aah Honeycomb pom-pom. These appealing pom-poms can liven up any room, and are perfect for a party, wedding, or just as decorations for room. They work well in both bright and pastel colours. - Two colours of tissue paper Card stock .. ‘Strong needle and threadCut a sheet of card slightly larger than your sheets. Mark the top and bottom edges, leaving a icm (Yin) border, then divide the space inside into five equally-spaced lines. Cutthe tissue ‘paper to 50 sheets of the 60HONEYCOMB POM-POM & 4 Stick down five Cut a semi sheets of one circle from colour, then ccard that lines three of up with your another, outer borders alternating and draw: between the around it, | odd and even lines Carefully cut out 8 all your sheets. é ‘Cut two card arches the same size as your sheets. aPoke a hole at 10) ‘oth ends with a ‘odin or thick pin. Tape or glue an arch to either side of your sheets. 1g) Fanthe pom-pom out and use the paper clips to hold its shape. Pull through the holes, leave a litte siack so. "the pom-pom can.DECORATIONSORIGAMI FAIRY LIGHTS Origami fairy lights Nhether the holiday season is right around the corner or you're just looking to brighten [J uparoom, these fairy lights will do the trick. Depending how strong your LED lights are, you may need to experiment with a variety of paper opacity to get the right look. Youwillneed © \ Fold in half horizontal, 2) them unfold and fold again . Squares of thin paper LED fairy lights 65rr DECORATIONS B ) Tumthe paper over 4 oe ‘ horizontal folds, then flatten to create a layered triangle shape 5 ) Fotd ure bottom comers as : shown, then repeat on the back to form a diamone. edges: as shown, then repeat con the back. 68ORIGAMI FAIRY LIGHTS Y} Tuck the fold 10) _ Repestwith the other corners. Mee retense / Pull the paper apart and blow at the side. into the centre hole to inflate. erHanging fan \ These bright, bold fans can take a while to put together, but the results are stunning, By making several in a variety of colours and sizes you'll be able to create a striking wall display. HANGING FAN | | jot glue gun and sticks Assorted .~ buttons and beads LGreaseproof paperDECORATIONS Score equally-spaced vertical lines on several sheets of Apply PVA glue to the bottom segment of one of the sheets paper. The more sheets you use and the wider the lines, Of paper. Stick the top segment of another sheet of paper the bigger the fan will be. Use the guides on your cutting an top so they overlap. Allow to dry and then repeat with, mat to make sure the lines are straight. the other sheets (minimum of two). Fold the papers along the scored creases to create an Repeat this process with slimmer sheets of paper of a accordion effect different colour. When done, lay them flat and cut shapes into the folds to add detailRepeat again with another thinner paper. However, instead __Use a glue stick to attach the second paper to the first Of cutting a design in the folds, slice the ends off diagonally. and allow to dry. Then apply glue to the bottom of the third, Glue the third paper along the bottom edge of the fan. Take your time to ensure the edges align property.DECORATIONS AE Apply PVA glue to one of the ends, then bring the two Lay the fan on greaseproot paper and use a hot glue gun sides of the accordion together to form a large circle. to create a pool of glue in the centre. Using both hands, carefully squeeze the fan inward so the Use the inside ring of a roll of sticky tape to mark two discs centre moves toward the glue and shrinks. Hold in place _from card. One should be plain, and the other one should until the glue sets then peel away the greaseproof paper _have coloured paper stuck to it. Neatly cut out the discs 2HANGING FAN Tum the fan on its back and stick the plain disc to the centre with Lay the folded ribbon between one of the fan's folds, then hot glue. Fold a ribbon in halt place the opposite ends on top, secure in place with a strip of paper and some PVA glue then stick the second alse on top with more hot glue Cover the hole on JA) the front of your fan with buttons or beadsHANGING GARLANDS oe 4 ‘out all the other templae pleces Cut out the eyes and bodies to make two halves of your owlow: uostz @ Fold the top and Glue the breast, being glue on a coloured careful not t0\stick the asa prenais (ona bee feathers down Repeat ut the feathers, i for the ows other halt Stick thin strips of double-sided tape above and ‘below the eyes, then stretch a piece of cotton thread, Tape a 40cm (15in) piece ‘of dark thread to the centre of the owl (out not the beak). Then stick or glue the two halves together- | 2 Cut four ci 9 Use double-sided 10, aoe and glue to tape or glue to side of the | attach the wings between the eyes. to the boy. Secure the beak with a sticky pad 11 Roll a piece of Paper around a pencil and glue to make a branch. Remove the pencil. Cuta siot in the branch for the owl and glue it in place. Repeat to make the other four owls. Atiach leaves with =~ow: uostz @ Assembling the mobile Cut stars from glittery 2 eee eos 2) the thread hanging Fold metallic paper in above the owls half and cut 12 semi circles at the folded edge / Stick the folded | circles on top of each other. » may 4 Paint the embroidery hoop and tie thread across ts diameter = “Te the ball where the threads ‘eet, leaving a sight drop. then tie / the ows to the hoop.” SJ Tie a bead to a piece four times, ‘of thread and place it in the seam between ‘the circles. Stick the final pieces of the circle together to form a ballPARTY CROWN Party crown Fun and diverse, paper crowns can be made to suit any dressing up costume or party theme. Try adapting the basic template to create your ow designs.KIDS’ CRAFTS 1 oo | 2) templates J : and lay them Cut out the shapes with a scalpel. using ruler to make ‘sure the cuts are straight. Apply Stick the glue to other card on top. the points so the two pices of the crown. properly align.rasty crows @ i ceca ens of the childs head Lay it across the strap 9 s0 one end touches the Wien dry, stick ledge ofthe card Place down the ret TD asticry pad at ne ofthe crown. , other end ofthe string ‘Trim and neaten any ‘overhang or rough edges. ”) rahe off the sticky pad and stick down the strap, osCherry blossom Though most, popular in Japan, cherry blossoms are a gymbol of renewal and growth the world over. This gorgeous paper version will make you feel like pring is always just around the corner. Scrap surface Crepe paper i Card ‘Cutting mat You will need Hot glue gun and glue sticked Gikoutthe peta You will need five for each blossom. ‘Trace the templates and place upside down on card. Rub with a pencil to transfer. Gently sete 3 ) she contre papers between your fingers. / Fringe the centre papers finely, about tem ain} deCHERRY BLOSSOM “Cup the petals between -_ your fingers to shapeDAFPODIL Daffodil These bright and cheerful daffodils are simple to make and will last a lot longer than the real thing. With their natural looking yellow petals, you can imagine it's spring all-year long!FLOWERS a) . Place floris’s wire at one end of a small piece of fringed crepe paper. Add ‘glue and roll / Pinch the top of the 4) petal until it forrns a realistic shape. ™ - : Stes Lightly spray some spray mount over a sheet of crepe paper. Cut out six petals for each flower. 102Large rose adding or birthday party, hi talking point. The dramati se giant roses and delicate them look stunning and appealing. Crepe paper | I | and cardboard 1 ors Bowelling rod ‘iat, HOt glue gun and sticks so Strong jflorist wire :FLOWERS Boia ASS Copy the templates to cardboard and cut them out. Draw Put two small petals to one side, then use a pencil to curl around them and cut out six small ten medium, and six _the tips of the remaining petals. Stretch the paper slightly large petals from pink crepe paper. Then cut eight sepals _as you roll it. For the large petals, rall each lobe separately. and one large leaf from dark green crepe paper. ET ‘ ONS Push your thumbs into the centre of the small petals to Add a dab of hot glue to the bottom point ofthe two small cup them. Push out the medium and large petals in the —_uncurled petals and attach them to the dowelling. Apply glue same way, but this time at three points on the petal. to the top of the rod and rol the petals into a spival around it 108Going from small to large, attach the remaining petals in _For the sepals, slightly stretch the bottom of each one so the same way, spacing by eye. Add glue further up the that they fit around the base of the flower head. Then curl petal to keep the shape if need be. You also may have lo _the points and glue them on, ensuring that some of the stretch the base of the large petals to fit hes to the dowelling, Place a line of ot glue along the centre of the large green Starting at the base of the rose, wind the stem tape around leaf and attach the floral wire. Fold the leaf in half and the dowelling, After a few turns, add the wired leaf, and. allow the hot glue to set before opening again, glue it in place with the glue gun. Continue to wrap the stem tape around the dowelling until you reach the end. 107Kusudama ‘These beautiful origami flowers are surprisingly simple to make and will liven up any room. They sit perfectly in a vase, stick the! but you can to almost anything with a little glue. a KUSUDAMA Squares of paperFLOWERS Fold into a triangle Fold both the bottom. comers up to the middle. Choose your paper colour. You need five squares per flower. Fold the points back so they line up with the outside edgesKUSUDAMA B Fold the top triangle 6 Fold the sides of the kite shapes flat into create a so they are level with square shape the long edge behind. _1Bring the two sides Repeat until you have five roqetnertocteate a 8 petals, then glue them together petal Ge in glace long the join one ata time | WIA ZiButtonhole ittonholes add to the sei ou ¢ y'll still lool pare therr ‘You will need Crepe 20-gauge ee florist wire Brush Scissors Pencil Scrap Surface (Glue 1s.© rowers 1 Cut three teaves from aren crepe paper and snip the edges to create a serrated effect : ‘Wrap the base of the leaves it 4 — _ Position the leaves at the base of the flower's head. Hold both wires Cut the stem together, and wrap about 4em (1%in) them with a long strip, from the flower ‘of green crepe paper. head using pliers. uaWrap green Paper around Tie a length of the end of the ribbon around the stem to neaten , top of the stem \Weap the ribboraround the win ‘Te off agath atthe base conic epleeaiane ee . of the Rowenetalarg ‘wrap it back up to the top. aS cut away excess ribbon. _ 18Festival headband While prim ily worn at fes vals, these headbands have become increasingly popular at wedd and springtime events. Most combinations of dright flowers will work well. | | | | | 20 and 26-gauge { You will need , ; frist wire | Serap suritee .-- Small peonies Daisies@© rvowsns 1) Wrap two 36cm \(14"/sin) strips of 20-gauge wire in 15cm ("/sn) wide crepe paper, overlapping the ends of the wire by 75m (Sin) x us, a) Spray mount two shades of green crepe paper together. Cut out 25 leaves and pinch to shape. Use crepe paper to secure the join. ‘Measure your head with the wire, holding the point at which the two ends need to overlap. Glue in place Make five | ‘stems with) five leaves on each, Wrap a 6cm (2¥/n) length of 20-gauge wire with a 15cm. (sin) wide strip of crepe paper, tucking and gluing in the leaves between wraps.‘Attach the leaf stems tothe ring using, 26-gauge wire. Keep the ends of the wire away from the inside Of the ring. Th the stems if necessary, "7 ) Attach the flowers using 26-gauge wire. Place a large peony at the focal point and space the other flowers around the headband. Space the leaves out evenly, facing towards a focal point at the front of the ring. Leave a large gap at the back, Wrap the ring of wire in strips of green crepe paper. This will cover up any bits of wire and strengthen the ring ueé eae 7 yr v)? Per eral pfs: % “anTEMPLATES“aw Edge punch Paper Making a scrapbook Scrapbooks provide the perfect home for your photographs, letters, tickets, posteards, newspaper clippings, maps, gift tags, or anything else you find meaningful. The basic steps are simple: choose a theme and fill the book with mementos. After that it’s just 4 matter of adding embellishment and decorations to make them your own. The beauty of scrapbooks is that they feel truly personal to you. Whilst popular themes include weddings, family history, travel, or 8 baby’s first year, you can make them for just about anything you treasure. The following pages cover some of the basic tools and know- how you'll need to get you started, but, the secret to making the perfect scrapbook is simple - fill them with the things that mean the most to you. Paper punch MmRAAAHAA TD ononnn et*.,Foam pads Paper tape ...© sonarnooxrne Photo corners and frames You will need + Patterned paper + Tape Make your favourite photos look even more special Sune paper by adding corners and frames. These steps can be * Scalpel adapted to fit photos of any size in your collection. Photo corners Cuta short paper and fold of Jeg at a right angle at the centre Retro photo frames Transfer the 1) template to paper and cut out witha ruler and scalpel. aza Trim any excess and stip a corner of your photo into each pocket. Tape to secure,Bunting and bows youwitneet If there is a lot of blank space left on your pages, try adding + Coloured paper decorative elements such as bunting, ribbon, or these little Semewasr ape paper bows. They can help to fill the space without making + string + Origami paper your pages look too cluttered. ull the sides into the middle, then pull “down the top to close. invert the folds. 2 Fold in. Cut along Repeat thedored on back. 10 a Cut along dotted line. HE. 9?_98 and cut off the middle. the ends. aa?Storage pockets | Younes + Paper + Scissors If you're looking to store items in your scrapbook without Sais oF womans tig having to stick them directly onto the pages, create these storage pockets from paper. They're perfect for holding little mementos, and can be made in a range of shapes. Heart box Envelopes ‘Tum the 2 3 z ae oe ga Le 1 2 Apply glue .. ‘or tape here. K) =® St en's a7 Repeat steps 8-12 onthe other side. into centre. aeRosettes | Nouwitneed Simple but eye-catching, rosettes are a great wey to adorn iad your pages and add a little extra charm. The accordion fold *Scorer used to make them can be used to make embellishments such. sSeael as to & pram or crib, but what you do with them is up to you. SDoubecesee ts + Scrap surface Buttons + Glue stick + Edge punch. Basic rosette men 1) Drawand score a grid ‘ona 20x8em (@xin) [Attach the ends of the two lengths of folded ‘paper with double-sided tape to form a circle. fold to the upper quarter ‘with double-sided tape. Create wheels by sticking buttons to card Fila piece of paper with an edge punch and giue across the middle of the circle as shown, “Te a shor piece of ribbon into a bow and stick ton for an ena flourishGilding and | souwitneed embossing vats Add an extra dimension to your embellishments by gilding or embossing them. We've gilded a doily and embossed a * Gold spray paint heart, but these techniques are easily adaptable. + Cardboard + Scrap surface + Scalpel Gilding + Bone folder 5] ‘Tape the mask to the dolly and spray everything gold. Remove the ‘mask and discard. Embossing y _ Draw a heart onto J cardboard and cut it out using a scalpel. ks! i “Tape paper ‘over the hole in the cardboard. Push a bone, folder into the ‘paper to emboss.SCRAPBOOKING _on Use old maps to 2 make envelopes Travel ee vr y rage ane € e e € € & | €TRAVEL. ww Retrace your route with, string and paper stars.DP sewkevooxsa = Wedding — : ryMvErareraray fs ff . ‘A AGilding is a simple embellishment that's very effective. ..., » AV + A,Balby’s first year Paper bunting... TAGE OAeTalPaalPalala hmmmmmmmne oTtelbaTouttato© sonarnooxrne Retro photo frames (pages 124-125) Templates your down to Fold along the dotted lines. Baby bunting a = (pages 126-127) > Heart envelope (pages 128-129)Envelope (page 137) Bunting (pages 126-127) (pages 128-129) g & walTemplates ©Pop-up bouquet (pages 14-19) enlange to 146% Score along dotted tines wage x2 23 Oe Feather gift tag (pages 20-23) Bnlangeto 125% Score along dotted linesOQ TEMPLATES Takeaway gift box (ages 36-39) Score along dotted lines. Cushion box lay bo 166% Cut two and glue three of the sides. 146Pillow box 3D star (pages 46-47) Enlarge to 165% Enlarge to 166% ‘Score along dotted lines. Glue area Pyramid gift box [Enlarge vo 166% wer© temrcares Layered papercut (pages 42-45) Bnlange to 320% 4 OY, of *y YY 2Papercut variation Eni 10 380% Gna bond Postel pk orange Noe@® EMPLATES Oval papercut variation Enlarge ta 250% 0 () Dy WZNursery papercut (pages 46-49) Papercut locket (pages 50-51) ‘Soale to fithe size ofthe lookSRapza ie ve PPE (ees byKoi carp lanternOwl mobile (pages 84-89) Actual siza, Makes one ov Score along a dotted lines. Wing x4 Lent _ Boy x2 x6 x6Party crown jes 90-93.ws @ Headdress (page 90) Brinnaeto 120% Score along dotted tine Seale band to fit I 1 i I ' ' \ I Star crown (page 90) olny w 120% Scale band to fit 187Large rose (pages 104-107) lange to 175% Medium petals x 10 Daffodil (pages 100-103) Place "#1 dotted tine on fold of paper.Large rose continued (pages 104-107) Enlange to 175% Buttonhole (pages 112-115) Cherry blossom (pages 96-99) Actual size Atul slze Lines show Lines indicate the the direction. direction, of the grain. of the grain,Acknowledgments The creative team would like to thank the following crafters for their hard work and expertise, We hope you are as inspired by their talent as we are, Sophie Pelham Motoko Sugawara Rochelle Falconer tee Mee Ra Mn) ay est Ova papereat ein ne peverst pope erg oad Bryony Fripp ae Fear ot Tasca rie Pyranitbanes (template) (ternplate) Sonia RiaHolland Katie Aldous oe Emma Stevens a4 lee, a 2, : uilled card Large ose origami birds vaparee me Martine are Shedden Charalambou c Shedde eo ny —_ Hanging Hanging fan Honeycomb garlands om-pem 160Charlotte Bull Photo comers Envelopes and Rosettes Gilding ana andtrames pockets embossing Susan Beech Chery Datfodit Buttonholes Festival blossom headband Danielle Gallagher Gis BB ess by Papercut Koi carp Starcrown Floral crown lanterns variation (template) The publisher would also like to thank Marie Lorimer for preparing the index. Claire Cordier and Lucy Claxton for picture brary assistance. Andy Crawford for photographing the pom-pom project. Paperchase for the loan of props for the fans project. Olive and Florence Pugsley, Aeden Jenkins, Carlow and Devon Day-Lewis, Tyler-Justin,Alighla and Isabella Gallagher for modelling Tily Lee, Danielle Glover, and Alice Bowsher for hand-rnodeling, ‘Travel scrapbook 161RMAs IV makes to challenging ideas Beautiful ideas and crafty projects DK js AWORLD OF IDEAS: DK oO: See ALL THERE Ic To KNOW wuwdkeomferats [i [7 £) @Mini gift box Buttonhole: z _. | UNGER BBerere Origami bird a, 7 Festival headband i. envelopes Party cro wa Dz z Owl mobile Scrapbooking ,