Have you ever tried making jewellery from paper? This issue, PaperCrafter designers Corinne Bradd and Elizabeth Moad gave the unusual craft a go and the results were stunning. Here’s a bonus project for all our lovely blog readers – follow the step-by-step guide to learn how to make a pair of paper earrings
• Cut paper rectangles sized 3cm x 5cm. You will need two of paper A and eight each of B and C. Fold each rectangle into a triangle following the picture guide in PaperCrafter issue 62 (find it in page 34).
• All triangles are assembled the same way round to give a flat back and ridged top surface. Start by pushing both points of a C triangle into one sleeve of a B triangle. Push another C triangle into the other sleeve.
• Make the third row by pushing a B triangle into the two inner sleeves of the C triangles. Push both points of a B triangle into both the outer sleeves of the C triangles.
• Start decreasing the width of the rows by fitting two C triangles into the centre sleeves of row three, leaving the two outer sleeves empty. Take a single triangle A and push into the inner sleeves of row four, leaving the outer sleeves empty as before.
• Make the second of your paper earrings in the same way and coat each one with two coats of PVA or decoupage glaze. Pierce a hole in the top point of the first triangle and fit jump rings and earwires through these.
YOU WILL NEED:
Craft essentials
Cardstock: Gina K. Designs Layering Weight White, Moonlit Fog, Blue Denim, Lemon Drop, Key Lime, Christmas Pine
Therm O Web Deco Foil Metallix Gel, Aged Copper
Therm O…
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YOU WILL NEED:
Craft essentials
Dies: Signature Orchid Trio, Mini Ivy Flourishes; nesting ovals, nesting squares
Embossing folder, swirl
Pens, marker
Ink pad, Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Brushed Corduroy
Buttons
Pre-printed sentiments
TRIPLE ORCHID
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YOU WILL NEED:
Papercraft essentials
Patterned paper, Kaisercraft Greenhouse 12” x 12” paper pad
Ink pad, Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Peacock Feathers
Punch, corner
METHOD:
1 Create a 21cm x 31cm piece of coloured card.…
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YOU WILL NEED:
Craft essentials
Stencil, Altenew Flowing Butterfly
Stamp, Altenew Birthday Greetings
Ink pads: Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Cracked Pistachio, Shaded Lilac; black
Punch, scalloped border
Ranger Glossy Accents
Alcohol markers
Fineliner, black
Blending tool
METHOD:
1 Cut…
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