In this article, we continue to introduce you to the unique scrapbooking technique, with which, in several previous articles, novice craftsmen learned beautifully
decorate albums for children's and wedding photos do your own greetings birthday cards and valentines for Valentine's Day .You will find out what kind of scrapbooking paper is used when making newborn albums, wedding photo albums, invitations or
greeting cards , gift boxes or notebooks, diaries or notebooks.Quality scrapbooking paper is the fundamental foundation of both amateur and professional scrapbooking projects.
Sheets from the scrap-set can be both with a textured surface and with a smooth one. Paper density can also vary from 70 gr. up to 400 gr. per m².
One of the most important advantages of scrapbooking paper is that it practically does not turn yellow and retains its original appearance even after many years. The fact is that the composition of such paper does not include lignin and acid, which age it.
Some types of scrapbooking paper are interesting for creative work effects. For example, the surface of paper can be lacquered, velvety, as well as with foiling of individual elements, with glitter, with a textured ornament.
Cardboard is one of the most popular types of scrap paper. , cardstock, chipboard, watercolor, for pastels, with special inner layer, decorative, vellum, tracing paper.
Choosing paper for scrapbooking:
cardboard.
Design cardboard of different colors and with different texture solutions is very convenient for scrap-creativity;
But no less popular among experienced scrapbookers is printed cardboard with a coated outer layer, which has excellent print quality.
chipboard.
This is a thick cardboard from which various shapes are cut out and blanks useful for scrapbooking. There is a thick and thin chipboard with volumetric decorations in the form of silhouettes, letters, numbers, symbols;
cardstock.
Often used as the basis for postcards and scrapbook photo albums. . This is thick scrap paper. different sizes with a high density (from 145 to 350 g/m2) with a wide color palette. The surface of the cardstock can be decorated with small sequins, glitter, decorative foil. The texture of cardstock sheets can consist of dots, dashes, lines, cells;
decorative scrap paper.
This paper can be of different thicknesses and with different weights. Decorated with foil, glitter, interesting embossing. For postcards or covers often use single- and double-sided decoration paper. For decorating photo frames and photo albums, you can use paper with lamination;
pastel paper.
An excellent material for designing a substrate for photos in scrapbooking albums. This is a porous thin paper with a rough surface, on which the design is very well preserved;
watercolor paper.
Great as a card base , on the surface of which it is planned to create compositions using ink, spray, paints. The porous surface of watercolor paper perfectly absorbs the coloring matter. Often, different stencils are used when working in the scrapbooking technique on such paper;
vellum.
This paper is often used when decorating scrapbooking albums. An excellent material for embossing and decorative embossing due to the peculiar uniform texture of the vellum surface;
tracing paper.
In the scrapbooking technique, it is often used to design a substrate between sheets of photo albums. , as well as to soften the tone of the base of the scrap product. It is also convenient to use tracing paper for copying pictures, for forming symmetrical composition objects;
overlay.
Very useful material(the thinnest translucent paper or film) to perform various interesting effects. Drawings, fragments of the composition, symbols are applied to the overlay.
2. A UNIQUE TECHNIQUE FOR MANUFACTURING UNUSUAL PAPER FOR DESIGNING SCRAP CARDS AND SCRAP ALBUMS
Many scrapbookers have long adopted a unique paper design technique for their scrapbook creations called monotype. This method allows you to create unique and very original drawings on a sheet of paper. Monotype is a technique of creating patterns and paintings on glass and then transferring the print to paper or a special fabric.
The whole paper decoration process for scrapbooking using monotype looks like this: a pattern is sketched on a smooth glass surface using acrylic paint or gouache. Then a scrap sheet is superimposed on this glass with a sketch of the pattern and pressed against the glass. The mirror image print will be very original and beautiful. The final appearance of the picture is affected by the force with which the paper is pressed against the glass, the rate at which the paper is pulled away from the glass, and the direction in which the paper is retracted. The print can be finalized with colored pencils and ink.
Another way to make DIY scrapbooking paper. Such paper can be used as a beautiful basis for a postcard or for an album cover:
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3. MASTER CLASSES FOR BEGINNERS IN SCRAPBOOKING
Master class number 1:
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Master class number 2:
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Master class number 3:
Helpful Hints
What is scrapbooking
Term "scrapbooking", or as it is also called "scrapbooking" comes from the English scrap - clipping and book - book, i.e. literally it can be translated as "scrapbook".
Scrapbooking is a type of needlework in which anyone making and arranging a photo album telling family history in the form of pictures, photographs, notes, newspaper clippings, and other things that have a memorabilia.
It should be noted that scrapbooking can not only be tied to the creation of a classic photo album, but also an album in the form of an accordion, a house, a box, as well as postcards.
Scrapbooking for beginners
Usually, when a person decides to start scrapbooking, he wants to get a lot of things for work.
In reality, much is not needed, or you can find a suitable replacement.
Here is what you would like to have if you decide to do this type of needlework:
1. Several types of scissors
With scissors, you will cut many different parts - large and small, which means you will need scissors of the appropriate size.
In addition, curly scissors will not interfere. Not worth buying a large number of different curly scissors - 2-3 pieces are enough for a start.
2. Double sided tape
You will fasten photos, ribbons, letters and other details with it.
This tape is NOT suitable for gluing:
small parts
background paper
In these cases, a special adhesive tape for photographs will help you.
In addition, in stores you can find voluminous double-sided tape, which will give certain details a small volume.
3. Glue
You can choose regular or PVA glue for gluing paper.
4. Figured hole punch
You should not buy more than 2 types of figured hole punches at once. It is worth noting that some hole punchers become dull quickly. In addition, by choosing 1-2 hole punchers, you will be better able to determine what suits you best.
5. Sewing machine
This tool is optional, but it is worth noting that sewing stitches will look beautiful on postcards.
In the absence of a sewing machine, a thin awl or a thick needle will help you.
6. Ribbons, buttons, rhinestones and other details.
These little things will help to beautifully decorate your album or postcard.
7. Cutting mat or cardboard.
For beginners, it is better to use cardboard or unnecessary magazines that you can cut on.
8. Rubber dies.
Also, do not buy a lot of stamps, 2-3 pieces are enough. Buy stamp pads for them. As a basis for a small stamp, you can use plexiglass.
To clean the die, use wet wipe(alcohol-free) or you can wash the stamp with warm soapy water.
9. More advanced crafters use an eyelet installer, while beginners can purchase an eyelet installer kit that you can find in sewing stores.
If you decide to work with this tool, cover workplace a sheet of cardboard.
10. Scissors and ruler.
These tools will replace your special cutter. You can also use a utility knife and a metal ruler.
Scrapbooking (master class). Panel for photos with their own hands.
To create such an original panel, you will need a shoe box and your favorite photos, as well as:
Scrapbooking paper (can be replaced with old wallpaper)
Paper roll (color: brown)
Lace
1. First, cover the shoe box with brown paper. At the bottom of this box you need to lay (glue) scrapbooking paper.
2. Use cardboard to make interior partitions.
3. Now insert the lace into the sides of the box.
4. If desired, you can decorate the box (in this example used paper flowers and butterflies).
How to make paper flowers and butterflies, you can find out in our articles:
5. It's time to glue the photos.
6. Prepare scrapbooking paper and cut out a rosette from it in a spiral. Next, wrap the pencil with a rose and secure with glue.
Album (scrapbooking) from a photo in your Instagram
This mini album will remind you of the most unusual and wonderful moments in your life, because all your favorite photos from your Instagram account will be in it.
It can also be used for photos taken with the good old Polaroid.
You will need:
Colored cardboard (possible with a picture), old road maps or whatman paper
square photos
Ruler and pencil
double tape
simple tape
PVA glue or superglue
Felt pen or pen
Washi-tape
Various decorations (stickers, glitter, etc.)
1. Cut out 13x13 cm squares from colored cardboard.
2. Print photos from Instagram (PostalPix program will help you).
3. Glue or double tape the photos to the cut out squares.
4. Fold all the blanks, put them between the pages of a thick book so that the ends of the paper where you want to fasten the book stick out.
5. Apply glue to the ends of the paper (you may need several layers) and leave to dry.
* As an alternative, you can glue all the pages with tape, first two at a time, and then all together.
6. Over the place where you glued the pages, you can stick washi tape, a strip of colored paper, colored tape, or a smooth sticker to hide some bumps and / or glue marks.
Mini photo album (scrapbooking)
The dimensions of this notebook are approximately 18*24 cm, but you can choose the size that suits you.
1. Prepare a sheet of thick paper and divide it into 12 squares. Use a ruler and pencil to do this.
2. Now you need to make two cuts from opposite sides, leaving 1 square to the end of the paper. Take a close look at the picture to see how it's done.
3. Fold all three obtained strips into one, gluing the places indicated by the arrows.
4. Now fold the workpiece with an accordion. The arrows indicate the places where you need to apply glue to connect these parts into one page.
* You can also cut these parts to make more pages.
5. Fold the accordion and connect all the pages with washi tape or a regular paper strip that needs to be glued to the ends of the pages.
6. When you get a mini photo album, you can decorate it to your liking. Use paper of various shapes and colors, markers, stickers, small souvenirs that you can stick on, etc.
How to make a unique album from a notebook
You will need:
Notepad (preferably with a bright cover)
Photos (select them logically)
Markers and pens
Pencil
Ruler
Glue or double sided tape
washi tape
Decorations
1. Prepare everything you need to create an album so you don't have to search later.
2. Organize your favorite photos in a certain order, based on the number of 2-3 photos per page (the fewer photos on the page, the more space for decorations and experiments).
3. To get the original album, use also:
colored tape
washi tape
Stamps of different sizes and shapes
Wrapping paper for background
Stickers - they can decorate almost anything, if used correctly.
Golden postcard (scrapbooking)
To make gold paper you will need:
Printing paper (any white A4 paper)
Scissors
Acrylic gold paint
Jewelry (ribbons, beads)
Tassel.
1. Cover the table with newspaper, and put on the newspaper plastic bag. Put a sheet of white paper on the bag.
2. Prepare 5 white sheets of A4 size and crush them into a ball and wet with hot water.
3. Put wet, crumpled paper in a bowl, where you first pour PVA and water and stir until the consistency of kefir.
4. Take out the crumpled paper and carefully lay it out on the piece of paper you prepared in step 1.
5. Prepare the threads and lay them on the damp paper in a chaotic manner. You can put various small objects on top of the paper to create some texture, for example, you can wrinkle thin napkins, which you then put on paper or use dry grass.
I’ll make a reservation right away - I don’t deal with scrap, but sometimes I have to make either small postcards or price tags for my products. Therefore, for those who are truly "in the know" of scrapbooking, such paper will not be of interest. For beginners, who are surprised by the prices of scrap products, my method of obtaining "scrap" paper may be useful. In addition, it will definitely come in handy for children's creativity- you just won't find such cardboard for such a price! Therefore, let's start...
So, the essence of the method is decoupage on paper. All sorts of things - just stick it on, or glue it with a film, they are not suitable for obtaining more or less high-quality paper, because the napkin is glued with creases and inaccurately.We need: paper of any density A4 (I have cardboard), three-layer napkins, wide glue stick, acrylic varnish, brush, scissors.
Now for some theory. The napkin behaves differently when pulled in different directions. Simply put, if you start pulling it along one side, it will stretch a little, but on the other, it will break. Moreover, no matter how it is stretched, it is more likely to tear in one direction. It's like in a fabric: there is a shared thread. So let's call it the side on which the napkin does not stretch, but breaks - equity (photo below).
Before starting work, separate the colorful layer of a three-layer napkin and gently tear it off the edge. On which side the gap will go - that and equity.
We place a sheet of paper as in the photo - the narrow side up. Next, lay the napkin on a sheet of paper, so that the fractional side of the napkin coincides with the long side of the sheet. Determine the future position of the drawing on the sheet. Here you need to make a reservation that if the plan requires you to turn the picture over, then turn it over. At the stage of pasting, the direction of the equity can be sacrificed, although not desirable. Now, having unfolded the napkin from above, thoroughly glue the paper with glue, but not all, but just a strip, 3-4 cm wide (two widths of the adhesive surface of the pencil). Now carefully place the napkin: first in the middle, and then smoothly smooth it out, stretching along the way, to the edges.
Lyrical digression.
And at this stage, I realized that it was better to show once than to try to describe this process). But the video-MK for me is still not entirely clear how to do it, but in the photo, it didn’t really work out ((. However, I think it’s worth doing it once, as it becomes clear how to move your hands). The most important thing here is not to feel sorry for the glue ( all sections should be missed), work in small segments and move from the middle to the edges.
As soon as this part of the sheet is pasted over, we throw the napkin over and glue another 3-4 cm of the sheet with glue. And so on - until the very end. The quality of the paper will ultimately depend on the thoroughness and accuracy of the manipulations performed. But in the long run experience will do its job).
So, the paper is pasted over. We turn it over, check whether the edges are pasted over and cut off everything unnecessary with sharp (!!!) scissors. If the plan requires it, then we decorate the reverse side with the same or another napkin.
But it should be remembered that if only one side of the paper is pasted over, then when it dries, the napkin will shrink and the paper will "bend". Therefore, it is still better to paste over both sides. Before pasting the second side, iron the paper with a clean sheet on it.
Here it must be said: the paper, in principle, is ready, but its surface is very vulnerable. Although for many works it will fit perfectly (until recently, I stopped at this stage). And then the idea came to cover the whole thing with acrylic varnish. And everything worked out! But, it must be borne in mind that the movements of the brush with varnish must be perpendicular to the share side! Otherwise, wrinkles will begin to form or the napkin will simply tear. Here much still depends on the quality of the napkin. For some, nothing helps at all.
BUT!!! If you use such cardboard / paper for scrap, then you need to pay attention to one point. If the paper is varnished, then it will be practically impossible to glue anything to it with paper glue (PVA, glue stick, etc.). It is best to use double-sided tape in this case.
That's basically it. Usually, I cut out such tags from such cardboard - price tags for my work in the store.
Uncomplicated, but cute))
Here are the sheets on one side.
Here they are on the other
Here are some of them from both sides
IN Lately The art of decorating albums and postcards using the scrapbooking technique has become a very popular area of needlework. For this hobby, the main material is special scrap paper - colored sheets, which can be with or without prints. However, in specialized stores for creativity, such goods are very expensive, and they are consumed quickly. Experienced needlewomen know that with proper skill, you can make scrap paper at home, and it will turn out no worse than purchased paper. So, today we will make scrapbooking paper in a step by step DIY tutorial.
Learning to make paper for scrapbooking with our own hands in MK
To make scrap paper you will need:- colored cardboard or thick paper (note that if you take one-sided sheets of cardboard, then the finished paper for scrapbooking will turn out to be one-sided)
- napkins with drawings
- ironing board
- spray bottle with water
- water sprayer
- scissors
- cling film and iron
1) We begin our master class by separating the white layers from the napkin and ironing it so that there are no creases or folds on the workpiece.
2) We put cardboard on the table, and put cling film on top of it, as shown in the photo.
3) Put a napkin on top of the film, combining the edges of the cardboard and napkins. The film should protrude a few millimeters along the edges of the cardboard blank.
4) On top we put another sheet of paper or just an unnecessary layer of napkin.
5) We heat the iron and iron the workpiece at a low temperature.
6) Carefully turn the resulting sheet over and cut it with scissors around the perimeter to get smooth edges. The film may not adhere well until the paper has cooled, so care must be taken.
7) Then we put the workpiece on the table and iron it again. If some folds or creases stubbornly do not want to be smoothed out, it is necessary to sprinkle this place with water from a spray bottle and try again.
8) That's it, your DIY scrapbooking paper is ready! Now it can be used for different types of needlework. scrap paper self made the good thing is that it can be made in different thicknesses (it depends on the density of the cardboard) and size (it depends on the size of the cardboard). But the biggest advantage of this paper is the ability to create inexpensive, but high-quality paper in a short time.
There are other ways to make inexpensive scrap paper on your own. For example, if you have the right materials, you can make suitable scrap sheets from wallpaper. More precisely, use wallpaper as the basis for making crafts. To do this, you will need sheets with large drawings, for example, flowers or images of animals. They are cut out and used in place of picture scrap paper.
And also at home, you can very effectively age the paper. Such sheets will look great in albums with photos in retro style. This process is called distressing. Albums with aged sheets are perfect for covers made of genuine leather and decorated with slightly yellowed lace.
How to age scrapbooking sheets:1) In order to tint the entire leaf, it must be soaked in brewed coffee or tea. Depending on the strength of the drink, the color of the paper may be light or completely dark. Please note that coffee gives a brighter shade, so paper should be dipped into it for a very short time.
2) There is also an unusual and not very popular way of distressing - soaking sheets in milk and then ironing them. The disadvantage of this method is the complexity with the practical absence of a visible result. However, the iron allows you to get burnt edges on the sheets, which looks quite impressive.
3) Sometimes it is necessary to age not the entire sheet, but only its edges. To do this, you can use sandpaper, which will give the effect of wear.
4) Using a regular ruler and scissors, you can create the effect of "loosening" the edge of the paper.
5) Using a special ruler with a wavy edge, you can create a "torn" effect. Although you can create the same look manually, you need to be more careful in execution so as not to tear the entire sheet.
6) Burnt edges look the most impressive, however, this method of designing sheets is quite dangerous in execution, it is important not to start a fire!
7) Well, the last way, which requires a lot of patience - just wait until the paper grows old by itself. The main thing is not to overdo it so that the sheets do not crumble at all, but only acquire the desired look.
Video on the topic of the article
For greater clarity, we suggest watching the following video tutorials, which demonstrate in detail how to make scrapbooking paper yourself.
Scrapbooking paper is a specialty paper for a creative direction called scrapbooking.
Choice creative way in needlework always depends on desire and inspiration. An important success factor is the craving for the new and the unknown, the ability to rationally use materials, the desire to fantasize and experiment.
Scrapbooking refers to that unique type of creativity in which you can create a man-made masterpiece of incredible beauty from the simplest and most ordinary things. Today, the industry of accessories for creativity surprises with the variety of various decorative materials, useful tools and types of scrap paper. But is it worth spending money on all this if original and textured DIY scrapbooking paper can be made without any effort?
A bit of history
It is difficult to find a material more familiar from childhood than paper. But the history of its appearance is very ambiguous. Do you know that we owe the fact of the birth of such an important material to the resourceful Japanese? According to one version, the indefatigable inventor Tsai Lun, back in 105, added the remains of a fishing net, ropes, scraps of worn fabric, and bast of trees to the solution. Finally, in painful experiments, he invented a material that is similar in its characteristics to modern paper. He focused his attention on the bark of a mulberry tree, he carefully beat it with a hammer, dividing it into fibers, rolled it into a canvas, adding a little vegetable glue. Such paper was fragile and required careful handling, but it was possible to write on it with ink or ink. The Nara historical period from 710 to 794 is considered the golden age of the leaf. It was at this time that there was a boom in the manufacture of paper. For the imperial palace and Buddhist scrolls, they began to make whole rolls of multi-colored paper.
Paper thickness and weight do not affect durability
In ancient times, it was used in the most unexpected way: it was placed in a frame instead of window glass, lanterns were made, movable partitions between rooms in a house. The evolution of the material was rapid and today manufacturers offer us thousands of the most different types textures, density, shades and patterns. For example, in Japanese culture today, paper occupies a high position, being an example of an entire “paper civilization”. Europe learned about the invaluable qualities of the material much later, but this absolutely does not prevent today the masters of production from making the best samples.
How paper was made
For scrapbooking, you need paper that does not contain acid and lignin. Products made from such paper will retain their original color even after many years.
When choosing your path in scrapbooking, beginners should learn the ABCs of the ancient art of decorating. One of the basic rules is the ability to choose the right paper.
Making the right choice
The choice of paper in scrapbooking is half the success, the basis of a beautiful and original product. Among the variety of shades and textures, you need to learn how to intuitively choose the right material that will not only decorate, but also improve quality characteristics.
Work materials
The most popular types of scrapbooking paper include:
- Cardboard. Gone are the days when by the word "cardboard" we meant the inexpressive color and untidy look of an old box. The choice of masters is offered many types of cardboard of different shades, density and texture solutions.
- Cardstock. The material is popular for making bases for postcards, congratulatory envelopes, scrapalboms. It is characterized by increased density, bright color, textured palette. The texture can be the most unusual, the surface can be classic coated, as well as with various decorative effects (sparkles, embossing, glitter patterns).
- Chipboard. A type of cardboard of small thickness, but high density, designed for curly blanks. The material is often decorated with three-dimensional decor in the form of numbers or letters, silhouettes, drawings.
- Decorative scrap paper. It is she who is responsible for the exclusive aesthetics of the product, is a decorative basis. It is produced with one-sided or two-sided drawing, the surface can be laminated, decorated with foil, glitter or original embossing.
- Pastel paper. With its help, it is easy to make beautiful substrates for pictures in scrapbooks. The unique porous texture, rough surface of the sheet helps to keep the applied pattern in its original form for a long time.
- Watercolor paper. The material is often chosen by craftsmen as the basis for postcards, envelopes and invitations. On the surface of the sheet, compositions are easily created using ink, ink, coloring sprays, and paints. The structure allows you to deeply absorb the coloring matter, keeping the brightness and clarity of the lines for a long time.
- Vellum and overlay. One type of decor, on the surface of which you can create unusual embossing and embossing effects, is vellum. Overlay is the thinnest film on which delicate patterns, symbols, fragments of the composition are applied.
- Tracing paper. Rarely used as a decor, but indispensable in the design of substrates between sheets of albums. With its help, you can copy drawings, form the symmetry of the composition.
When choosing paper for scrapbooking, you need to make sure that the composition does not contain acids and lignin. Such components "age" it, contribute to yellowing, thinning.
Choosing scrap paper
Do-it-yourself scrap paper aging
When creating a masterpiece using the scrapbooking technique, it is impossible not to use various artistic effects in your work. It is they who add realism to the chosen style, endow albums, postcards, boxes or jewelry with an elusive charm and elegance. An easy way to add a note of aristocratic mystery to a hand made product is to age the paper with your own hands. There are a few simple methods do it at home.
It can be used for creativity, such as a vintage gift
Coffee and tea masters help out!
Habitual drinks that warm the body and soul of a person can be used in a non-standard way, for example, for aging paper. For work, we need a sheet of office paper, brewed tea or natural coffee. We soak the leaf in tea leaves, hold it for several minutes, then take it out, dry it.
The longer you keep the leaf in a tea or coffee solution, the more intense the staining will be at the exit.
Aging paper with tea and coffee
This simple method is one of the most popular methods of artistic distress.
Milk for aging
Despite the fairytale truth that milk restores youth, it can be used to beautifully age paper. You will need milk with the highest percentage of fat, it is better to take selected homemade milk. We carefully crush the sheet, apply milk on both sides with a wide brush, leave it to soak for a few minutes. Then carefully lay out the sheet on a hard surface, iron it on both sides with an iron. If there is no iron at hand, you can put the sheet in the microwave or dry it with a hot hair dryer. The main secret is the interaction of milk and high temperatures. As a result, dark brown spots appear on the surface as evidence of the decent age of the paper.
Potassium permanganate for aging
Potassium permanganate, popularly simply potassium permanganate, successfully helps in the process of aging paper. To paint, you need only a few granules of powder. We dilute a solution of water and manganese in a bowl, dip the sheet for a few minutes. After we take it out, let it dry naturally. As a result, we get scrap paper of a pleasant brown hue. This method is also suitable for aging fabric.
Lemon juice as a method of distress
The masters learned this method of distressing from old detective stories. As you know, with the help of lemon juice it was possible to encrypt records. The cryptography could only be read under the influence of high temperature. So, how to make DIY scrapbooking paper?
- Lay out the sheet, squeeze the lemon juice, prepare a hair dryer or iron.
- Apply lemon juice to the surface with a brush, sponge or brush, wait a few minutes.
- We heat the iron or hair dryer to the maximum temperature and pass over the sheet until dark spots appear on the surface.
In an original way, you can decorate postcards or albums in vintage or retro style.
Aged paper with lemon juice
Candle and distress
With the help of a simple candle, you can beautifully age the paper, giving it the look of an old scroll. Using this technique, you need to take care of fire safety. Work is best done over the sink. Set the candle on the candlestick and set it on fire. Above the fire, we begin to drive a sheet of paper at a distance of at least 10 centimeters. You can not hold the sheet in one place, otherwise you will get a hole. In a few minutes, as if by magic, we will age the paper for several hundred years.
Aging a sheet of paper with fire
Napkin technique master class
Such a master class is especially interesting for economical needlewomen who love to please others with unusual design solutions embodied in talented works. The process will help not only save money, but also develop your artistic taste, creative imagination and fantasy.
DIY scrap sheets
For work you will need:
- table napkins with various patterns;
- hard surface (ironing board) and iron;
- simple landscape sheets or cardboard;
- roll of food thermal film.
Let's get to work:
- We lay out the landscape sheet on a substrate made of cardboard or fabric.
- We divide the table napkin into layers. For decoration, you need the topmost paper layer with a pattern.
- We iron the napkin, smoothing out all the folds, bends and corners.
- On the sheet, carefully spread the food thermal film, carefully straighten it with your hands.
- On top we place a napkin with a pattern.
When laying out a napkin on cardboard or office paper, the corners must match, and the film may protrude along the edges.
We cover the top with white layers of napkins and carefully iron them with an iron heated to the maximum temperature.
After the bonding process has been successful, we cut off all the excess film and paper around the perimeter. After that, iron again to secure the adhesion, paying special attention to the edges and corners.
Master-class for creating scrap paper
Experienced craftsmen eventually turn a hobby into profitable business. The first rule of success is economic benefit, so decorative elements and paper bases can be made independently. Creating original scrapbook paper with your own hands has several advantages. The material is economical, exclusive, and the work itself is no less creative than the decoration process itself. Creating a scrap composition from paper, which is made by hand, is an author's masterpiece worthy of admiration.
