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Free Project of The Week: Washi Tape Birthday Card – 02 15 2013

By Tracy Wegener

Friday, February 15th, 2013

This week for our Free Project of the Week we’ve got another quick and easy Washi Tape card for you. Washi tape is one of those products that’s incredibly versatile as well as fun to use. It comes in a multitude of colors, it’s not very expensive and it’s super easy to use. In order to create this card I simply chose some complimentary colors of Washi tape in a variety of different patterns and then overlapped and layered them in differing lengths. If you don’t own any washi tape you can substitute with ribbon or patterned paper strips – they’ll just be a little more bulky. Also, if you do substitute one of these items you’ll need to stamp your greeting differently as it won’t stamp cleanly over top multiple layers of ribbon or patterned paper.

Download the pdf handout here

You can view a video on how I created this Washi Tape Birthday Card here

Supplies

Stamps: Think Big Favorites #14 (papertrey ink)

Ink: Jet Black Archival ink (Ranger)

Paper: Whisper White CS, Marina Mist CS (Stampin’ Up!); Java CS (Bazzill)

Accessories: Washi tape (Craft Store); Stampin’ Dimensionals , bone folder (Stampin’ Up!); Black Rhinestones (Kaiser Craft); Tape Runner XL (thermo-web)

Have a great weekend!

Categories : Birthday, Cards, Free project of the week, Papertrey Ink, Stampin' Up!, Tracy Wegener

Free Project of The Week: Happy Birthday Card – 02 08 2013

By Andrea Walford

Friday, February 8th, 2013

Are you happy it’s Friday? I sure am although we’re having a crazy snowstorm here. All the buses have been cancelled and the schools are closed so all five of my kids are home today. Thankfully at the moment they’re pretty occupied by playing with each other. I’m hoping that keeps up as it’s still a regular work day for me here in the studio. Inevitably though I’m sure that as the day progresses they’ll get more and more restless and the running and wrestling and yelling will gain momentum…how can it not with four boys? LOL I guess that’s when it’s time to kick them outside to play in the snow right?

I love today’s project – first off because the colors make me happy. It’s white, drab and windy outside but the yellow and orange colors of the card remind me of summer and really warm me up. The other reason I love this card is because it’s a great way to use up all those pre-printed, pre-decorated cards you get when you buy those 12 x 12 collection kits. I always seem to have so many of them left over. This card shows you how easy it is to use them as a focal point for your card, as well as how you can adapt them if the sentiments aren’t suitable for a card.

Download the pdf handout here

You can view a video on how I created this Happy Birthday card below.

Supplies:

Stamps: Birthday Basics (papertrey ink)

Ink: Jet Black Archival ink (Ranger)

Paper: Sunday Picnic Collection (Webster’s Pages)

Accessories: bone folder, Stampin’ Dimensionals, paper snips , glue dots (Stampin’ Up!); Sunday Picnic Perfect Accents, Sunday Picnic Designer Trim ribbon (Webster’s Pages); Tape Runner XL (thermo-web); Orange rhinestones (Kaiser Craft)

Have a great weekend!

Categories : Andrea Walford, Birthday, Cards, Free project of the week, Papertrey Ink, Stampin' Up!, Webster's Pages

Thanks Washi Tape Video Tutorial

By Andrea Walford

Friday, January 25th, 2013

I have created several cards using Washi tape for Paper Crafter’s Library in the last little while. I find that Washi tape is a nice easy way to dress up your paper crafting projects. While I used various colors and patterns of Washi tape, you can always substitute patterned paper or ribbon for the Wahsi tape to complete this card.

Download the pdf handout here

You can view a video on how I created this Thanks Washi Tape card below.

Supplies:

Paper: Stamper’s Select White CS (papertrey ink)

Accessories: bone folder, paper snips, Rhinestone Basic Jewels (Stampin’ Up!); Scene Thickers alphabet stickers (Amy Tangerine – American Crafts); 3D Foam (thermo-web); assorted washi or tissue tape (craft store)

Have a great weekend!

Categories : American Crafts, Andrea Walford, Cards, Free project of the week, Papertrey Ink, Thank You

You Light Up My Life Card Video Tutorial

By Andrea Walford

Friday, January 4th, 2013

Happy New Year! All of us here at Paper Crafter’s Library wish all of you, our readers, and your families and very Happy New Year. We are looking forward to a very exciting and inspiring new year and hope that you are too!

You Light Up My Life Card

I find that I often struggle to make masculine themed cards. As I was going through my Papertrey Ink stamp sets, I came across this Lighten Up stamp set and came up with a brilliant idea. I used the lamp image and greeting from this set, along with the “rays” from the Nativity Silhouettes stamp set to create this You Light Up My Life card. This card would be great for that special someone for Valentine’s Day, an Anniversary or just because.

Download the pdf handout here

You can view a video on how I created this You Light Up My Life card below.

Supplies:

Stamps: Lighten Up, Nativity Silhouettes (papertrey ink)

Ink: Island Indigo, Pool Party and Daffodil Delight Classic inks, Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Write Marker (Stampin’ Up!); Tuxedo Black Memento ink (Tsukineko)

Paper: Island Indigo CS, Pool Party CS (Stampin’ Up!); Stamper’s Select White CS (papertrey ink)

Accessories: bone folder, Stampin’ Dimensionals, paper snips (Stampin’ Up!); Glossy Accents (Ranger); Crystal Twinkles (Taylored Expressions); Tape Runner XL (thermo-web)

Have a great weekend!

Categories : Andrea Walford, Cards, Free project of the week, Papertrey Ink, Tutorials, Valentines

Birthday Washi Tape Card Video Tutorial

By Andrea Walford

Friday, December 28th, 2012

I hope that you have enjoyed a wonderful Christmas with your family and friends! Please note that Papercrafter’s Library will not be posting on December 31st or January 1st. Our next post will be viewable on January 2nd. We hope you all have a wonderful start to the New Year!

Birthday Washi Tape Card

Washi Tape is something that I find I am drawn to. There are so many pretty colors and patterns out there I just can’t resist. For today’s project I decided to pull out my stash of Washi Tape and this is what I came up with – this Birthday Washi Tape card. I added that final bit of bling by coloring some clear rhinestones to match the two colors of Washi Tape.

Download the pdf handout here

You can view a video on how I created this Birthday Washi Tape card below.

Supplies:

Stamps: Birthday Basics (papertrey ink)

Ink: Jet Black Archival ink (Ranger); YR23 and RV13 Copic markers (Copic)

Paper: Stamper’s Select White CS, Hibiscus Burst CS (papertrey ink)

Accessories: bone folder, paper snips (Stampin’ Up!); pink polka dot washi tape, yellow polka dot washi tape (craft store); clear rhinestones (Kaisercraft); Tape Runner XL (thermo-web)

Have a great weekend!

Categories : Andrea Walford, Birthday, Cards, Free project of the week, Papertrey Ink

Decorated Gift Box

By Andrea Walford

Thursday, December 27th, 2012

I hope that everyone had a wonderful Christmas with family and friends! Today I would like to show you a project I created for Paper Crafter’s Library members a few weeks ago. As I walked through the isles of my local dollar store I saw these kraft colored paper mache boxes. While the box itself was nothing special, my mind starting thinking about all the ways I could embellish this it and turn it into a beautiful box to house a special gift. I embellished this particular box with felt flowers that I created, along with some tulle ribbon and various greenery stems that were purchased from my local craft store.

We have a video for our members here. (You must be logged in to view the video)

Supplies:

Paper: Whisper White CS (Stampin’ Up!)

Accessories: Classic Kraft felt, Vintage Cream felt (papertrey ink); Grand Circles Grand Nestabilities, Standard Circles Large Nestabilities, Grand Calibur (Spellbinders); 2 ⅜” Circle punch (Stampin’ Up!); Pretties Kit (retired), Craft scissors, paper snips (Stampin’ Up!); hot glue (Martha Stewart); Vanilla Tulle trim (Maya Road); ½” Scor-Tape (Scor-Pal); Linen Burlap trim (Maya Road); floral stems, button shank cutter (craft store); paper mache box (Dollar Store)

Categories : 3D Projects, Andrea Walford, Maya Road, Papertrey Ink, Spellbinders

With Love Video Tutorial

By Tracy Wegener

Friday, December 21st, 2012

We have been really busy this last week preparing for Christmas, as we know all of you have been. We will be taking some time off to celebrate with our families, which means that we will not be posting on December 24th, 25th or 26th. Our next post will be viewable on December 27th. We hope you all have a safe and a very Merry Christmas!

With Love

I had so much fun creating this card. I have now moved on from my Christmas creating and decided to work in the pink tones! The Artisan chipboard embellishments made it really easy to create this card. With the addtion of a few rhinestones (I just love glitter and bling!) my card just came together!

Download the pdf handout here

You can view a video on how I created this With Love card below.

Supplies:

Stamps: Hand Penned Holidays (retired) (Stampin’ Up!)

Ink: Pink Pirouette Classic ink (Stampin’ Up!); Jet Black Archival ink (Ranger)

Paper: Sweet Blush CS, 2008 Bitty Dots Basics DP (papertrey ink); Whisper White CS, Silver Glimmer paper (Stampin’ Up!)

Accessories: Stampin’ Dimensionals, rhinestone basic jewels, Big Shot multi-purpose adhesive sheets, Whisper White ½” Satin ribbon, stamping sponges, Craft scissors, bone folder (Stampin’ Up!); Artisan chipboard heart, Artisan chipboard arrows (Pink Paislee); hot glue (Martha Stewart); Tape Runner XL (thermo-web)

Have a great weekend!

Categories : Cards, Free project of the week, Papertrey Ink, Pink Paislee, Stampin' Up!, Tracy Wegener, Tutorials, Valentines

Peace and Joy Video Tutorial

By Tracy Wegener

Friday, December 14th, 2012

With Christmas just around the corner, we were very excited this week to release the Family Heirloom Printer’s Tray along with more Christmas card ideas!

Peace and Joy

This card is a great example of using stamps that you already have on hand for other purposes. The ornaments on this card were created using a balloon image stamp. By stamping the balloons in traditional Christmas colors and turning them upside down, they make great ornaments, allowing for your stamps to be used in various or not tradional ways.

Download the pdf handout here

You can view a video on how I created this Peace and Joy card below.

Part 1

Part 2

Supplies:

Stamps: Heart 2 Heart, Peace, Love & Joy (papertrey ink)

Ink: Riding Hood Red and Wild Wasabi Classic inks (Stampin’ Up!); Tuxedo Black Memento ink (Tsukineko)

Paper: Very Vanilla CS, Riding Hood Red CS, Wild Wasabi CS (Stampin’ Up!); Christmas This & That 6” x 6” paper pad (Echo Park)

Accessories: Heart 2 Heart die, New Leaf Topnotch Twill ribbon (papertrey ink); Big Shot (Sizzix); Open Scallop Edger punch (EK Success); Glossy Accents (Ranger); silver cord (May Arts); Crystal Twinkles (Taylored Expressions); Stamp-a-ma-jig, Stampin’ Dimensionals, bone folder (Stampin’ Up!); pencil and ruler (office supply store); Tape Runner XL (thermo-web); hot glue (Martha Stewart)

Have a great weekend!

Categories : Cards, Christmas, Echo Park, Free project of the week, Papertrey Ink, Tracy Wegener, Tutorials

Good Tidings Video Tutorial

By Tracy Wegener

Friday, December 7th, 2012

Over the past week we have been working on more Christmas projects. I just love this time of year! I hope that all of you have enjoyed the posts from this week and have been given inspiration to create your own Christmas projects!

Good Tidings

I loved the tree image in this stamp set and wanted to create a card that had very little embellishments but still conveyed the Christmas feeling. I love how simple this card is and to me it strips away all of the hustle and bustle of Christmas and just simply says Merry Christmas!

Download the pdf handout here

You can view a video on how I created this Good Tidings card below.

Supplies:

Stamps: In the Meadow (papertrey ink)

Ink: Early Espresso Classic ink (Stampin’ Up!)

Paper: Early Espresso CS (Stampin’ Up!); Fine Linen CS, Kraft CS (papertrey ink); Postale DP (7gypsies)

Accessories: Brushed Bronze Designer buttons, Natural Cotton ribbon, linen thread, Square Lattice embossing folder, bone folder, mini glue dots, Craft scissors (Stampin’ Up!); Tape Runner XL (thermo-web); hot glue (Martha Stewart); Big Shot (Sizzix)

Have a great weekend!

Categories : 7 Gypsies, Cards, Christmas, Free project of the week, Papertrey Ink, Stampin' Up!, Tracy Wegener