Posts Tagged ‘craft’

New Paper, New Cards

Friday, May 24th, 2013

We’ve recently added some new papers, tissues and cardstocks to our collection available instore.  I love making cards for any and all occasions; sometimes I like to send cute handmade cards to pen pals instead of a plain old letter.  I used some of the new Japanese Decorative papers and Cardstock to make a bunch of different cards this week.

add a liner

There are different ways to add a little something extra personal to your cards.  You don’t have to stop decorating at the card.  I added custom envelop liners, one with some washi tape bunting to one to match it’s card.  I decorated the cards using washi tape, paper punches, rubber stamps and a hand cut silhouette detail.  I used (from left to right) the Kin Sunago Teal, Peacock, and Sudare Aurora White for these cards.

liners close up

I love the pale confetti bits and shimmer in the Sudare Aurara White.

front

I decorated the front of the envelopes for these cards.  I also made a mini sized card to give a friend in person (it’s not a mailable size).  Our blank Table Setting Cards with a Bitty Bags (both available instore) make a great mini card and envelope set.  I use our Flora and Fauna stamp set, stickers, rubber stamps and paper cutouts to decorate.  The paper I used (from left to right) Kin Sunago Azuki, Roketsu Gold, and a mix of all the new papers for these cards.

front close up

I think the Roketsu Gold is beautifully simplistic.  I didn’t want to add too much to this card and mainly let the paper speak for itself.

flap

I decorated the flaps of the envelopes for these cards.  For one I used a different coloured paper with a new Vintage Letterpress stamps to match it’s card.  I added some new stickers to the flap of the other envelope for a little extra sparkle too.  I used (from left to right) Imaizumi, Pearlized Filigree on Champagne, and the Tanabata Cardstock for these cards.

flap close up

The Imaizumi is great if you’re looking for a pearlized white paper with an organic woodgrain/rippling water effect.  It’s one of those papers that it easy to match if you just wanna add a little bit of decorative paper to your card.

Jax

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Suzuki House

Monday, March 18th, 2013

As a new member of The Paper Place team I have to admit it is at all at once inspiring and a little teensy bit overwhelming (in a super awesome way!!) to be surrounded by the multitude of supplies and the rich creative atmosphere.

In order to learn more about the qualities of the materials we sell I am making sure I pick up a little bit of this and a dab of that to take home and play with.  The first thing I brought home to explore was none other than the “Suzuki Square” which is a nifty little square (9.5 x9.5”) of hand made natural Kozo Paper. What drew me to it was it’s light and delicate appearance, it’s soft texture and the way it reflects light.

SuzukiHouse

Once in my studio I decided that I wasn’t ready to draw on it at all and instead I cut up one single square into pieces that I then sewed into a tiny little house.  This was a very satisfying project to complete and a pleasant reminder that being experimental is a good thing.

Perhaps you might like to come in and try something new too, I highly recommend the Suzuki Square.

- Alison

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SCRAP BAG SALE!

Wednesday, February 13th, 2013

scrap bag sale

It is that time of year again, The Paper Place is giving you the opportunity to dig right in to our beautiful paper off-cuts. Come and purchase one of two bag sizes and fill it up!  As long as we can close the bag, the scraps inside are yours to keep. With beautiful papers such as Chiyogami, Katazome, Japanese tissues and decoratives, you’ll be sure to find something you love. The sale runs from 9am – 12 pm on Sunday, March 3rd before our regularly scheduled store hours, at 887 Queen Street West.

Such a fun sale generates a lot of foot traffic, so bear in mind that things can get very busy around the bins. Arrive early to assure you have enough time to collect neat supplies for your art and scrap-booking needs.

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Scrapbook-er and Card Maker Gift Ideas

Wednesday, December 12th, 2012

It’s always hard to find that perfect gift for that crafty someone special, but don’t worry we’re here to help!

Here are some ideas for the avid scrapbook-er or card maker that you know.

Pictured: 12″x12″ decorative double-sided paper, Rag & Bone hand bound photo album, tin of 240 photo corners, book of labels, mini alphabet stamp set, star stickers, pigment and dye ink pads.

Pictured: Chiyogami 8.5″x11″ sampler pack, Martha Stewart punch, “Greetings” stamp set, A6 folded cards and envelope set (10 per pack), washi tape with stand, dye and pigment ink pads, and Yamato rice paste glue stick.

Come on in and take a look around the store for the full selection of products that we carry.

Happy Holidays!

Jax

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Holiday Quick Crafts

Thursday, December 6th, 2012

Want to get crafty, but can’t find the time this busy December?  Here are 3 quick ideas you could try to fill that crafting void and make something great!

 

Instead of the standard evergreen wreath, try switching it up with a jumbo wooden snowflake for your door.  I used gold paint to glam up the plain wood, but why not try some washi tape or metallic pens to add a bit of detail.  Make it really spectacular with an origami bow made from glittery candyflake paper.

Wooden snowflake, washi tape and glitter paper can be found at The Paper Place.

 

Dress up your homemade (or store bought) goodies to give as a gift. Glass cookie jars and jam jars are easily made festive with cute holiday labels, manilla shipping tags and and a bit of raffia.  Just a little goes a long way to making it special!

Cute sticky gift tags, shipping tags and raffia in a variety of colours are available at The Paper Place.

 

So easy and fun, these ornaments look so good you will become addicted to making them!  Take pre-cut wooden shapes and cover them with washi tape, trim the over hanging tape around the edges and string them up with Divine Twine, perfect!  If you don’t like the trimming part try decorating them with rubber stamps.

All sorts of wooden shapes, washi tape, twine, rubber stamps and inkpads are of course, from The Paper Place!

 

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