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| The table full of supplies |
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| Tags |
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| Workshop participants |
Yesterday, a wonderful supportive daughter and friend participated in my "practice workshop". It looks like they were having fun. During this workshop, crafters learned to make cards from recycled materials using a variety of techniques including rolled paper beads, woven paper strips, collage and origami. We used recycled magazines, book pages, newspapers and blank cards. We also used paper punches and magic markers. Above are some of the tags we made. Below are some more cards:
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| Collage card |
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| Tube bead & paper punch card |
Going through this practice workshop helped me time the activities and make a thorough list of supplies. I am sure this "practice" will be invaluable in making the workshop in November a total success. Besides the types of cards pictured above, we made a lattice card. This card is made from strips of recycled paper, the more varieties the better! To make a lattice card, just follow the directions below. You will be using a frame card, made to display photos
1. Put two pieces of ½” double faced tape on each
end of a blank card that can be inserted in the frame. Lay ½” strips
across the insert card spanning the two pieces of tape. Position the first strip in the center of
the card. Then put 3 strips on each side
leaving almost 1/4” on each edge. Butt
strips next to each other. You will use
about 7 strips. This forms the framework
for weaving. Trim when done.
2. Now
weave the other strips through the framework, going over/under every other
frame work strip. Space strips evenly
across the card. You will use about 9 strips. I used white strips here, so you could see the process.
3. When
you get the strips placed the way you like them use a dab of glue to hold each
end in place. Trim ends.
4.
Once it is dry, slide insert card with paper weaving in the pocket, so it shows
in the frame. Now decorate front of card
as desired or write a greeting.
Try making a few of these cards, every card comes out differently!
Talk to you all soon,
anne
I will also have lots of glitzy glamorous jewelry for your holiday fashions. Be sure to come see it. All of the jewelry fashions are available on my Etsy site annemadethis, so please take a look.
