Asadi Aaron (Publishing Director) - The Paper Craft Book
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We Welcome to THE
PAPER CRAFT BOOK
Perhaps one of the most innocuous of materials in a craft lover’s arsenal, paper can be used in all types of projects. You can create greetings cards with a personal touch, handmade gifts for someone special, decorations with which to revamp your home or even fun projects that’ll keep the kids occupied. Either way, master the art with the help of The Paper Craft Book! Explore your artist’s toolbox, get acquainted with the materials at your disposal, then dive straight in by following our simple step-by-step tutorials. Cheap, accessible and with plenty of impact, projects made from paper are great for craft newbies or old hands who are simply looking for a new stomping ground. So turn the page and take your first step in the paper craft world!
THE
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ISBN 9781785463501
THE PAPER CRAFT BOOK
Contents
6
Basic equipment Types of paper
8 10
Cards and gift wrap Pop-up bouquet Feather gift tag DIY envelopes Mini gift box
12 14 20 24 28
Quilled card Takeaway Takeaw ay gift box
32 36
Gifts to give Layered papercut
40 42
Nursery papercut Papercut locket Papercut lantern
46 50 52
Decorations Honeycomb pom-pom Origami fairy lights Hanging fan Hanging garlands
56 58 64 68 74
Kids’ crafts
78
Origami bird Owl mobile Party crown
80 84 90
C O N T E N T S
Flowers
94
Cherry blossom
96
Large rose
100
Buttonholes
108
116
Scrapbooking
120
Rosettes
122 124
132
Templates
142
160
104 112
126 128 130 134 136 138 140
7
BASIC EQUIPMENT
Basic equipment One of the great things about making crafts from paper is you don’t need lots of expensive equipment. We’ll list everything you’ll you’ ll need nee d for fo r each e ach projec pro jectt indi i ndivid vidual ually, ly, but th the e basi b asics cs covered cover ed on this page are used regularly throughout the book, so they are a good investment.
Ruler
Scissors
Cutting mat
Circle punch
Small scissors Pliers
Scalpel
Utility knife
Hole punch
8
BASIC EQUIPMENT
Hot glue gun
Spray mount
Assortment of tapes
PVA glue
Hot glue stick
Glue dots Sticky tack Glue stick
Pens
Pencil
Scorer
Coloured pencils
Eraser
Watercolour paints
Bone folder Brushes 9
Types of paper Flexible and relatively inexpensive, paper is a fantastic and versatile material for craft projects. you’ll need, need , and an d a few details deta ils to keep ke ep in i n mind. mi nd.
Paper types
10
Weight
Unless otherwise stated, the
The greater a paper’s weight,
projects can all be made with
the thicker and stronger it will
standard paper or one of those
be. Generally speaking, this
listed on the opposite page.
will be reflected in the cost.
Style
Colour
One of the best qualities of
Don’t feel you have to stick to the
paper is its variety. The number
colours used in the book. Be sure
of different patterns and designs
to experiment and make the
available is almost endless.
projects personal to you.
Tracing paper
Tissue paper
Transparent paper used
A very thin, lightweight
for copying images, tracing
paper. In addition to being
paper is used to transfer the
useful for craft projects, it’s
templates onto your desired
the perfect material for
paper or card.
lining gift boxes.
Crepe paper
Origami paper
for making flowers. If you
origami paper is coloured, but
want to make it stronger,
this isn’t always the case. The
stick two sheets together
only rules are that it’s square
with spray mount.
and folds well.
Quilling paper
Card
Thin strips of paper that are
Card is a heavier weight
twisted into different shapes.
than standard paper and is
They’re available in a great
available in various colours
number of styles and colours.
and finishes.
A thin, pliable paper perfect
Usually only one side of
11
Cards and gift wrap
CARDS
14
AN D
G I F T
W R A P
POP-UP BOUQUET
Pop-up bouquet This cheerful and personal card will bring a smile to anyone’s face. It’s ideal to send someone special on a birthday or anniversary, as well as being suitable as a get well well soon or congratulations congratulations card. Tracing paper
Cutting mat
Coloured card
Pencil Scorer
Scissors Double-sided tape
You Y ou will need
Ruler
White card, folded in half 15
CARDS
AN D
G I F T
W R A P
1
2
Trace all the pieces of the template and position them image side down on the coloured card. R ub over the
Carefully score along any dotted lines an d cut out any solid lines with scissors or a scalpel. Repeat this until
pattern with a pencil to transfer the image onto the card.
you’ve cut and scored all the pieces of the template.
3
4
You will need two sets of these flowers.
The four central flowers that need to be assembled a re
Stick double-sided tape to two petals and attach a different
made in pairs. Fold alo ng the score marks and overlap
coloured flower, leaving one petal unattached at either end.
the first and seventh petals to make a cone shape, using
You should end up with a shape that is four petals wide
tape to secure. Fold in half as s hown on the orange flower.
and only attached at the m iddle two petals.
16
POP-UP BOUQUET
5
6
The scored flowers need dots as well.
Fold the small pink central flower that is scored in three places and stick one side on the card at the angle pictured
Using the double-sided tape or a little glue, stick a dot in the middle of the central flower so it sits on either side
above. Peel the backing off the tape on the top edge and fold
of the fold. Then stick coloured dots in the middle of all
the card in half so the other half sticks in the right position.
the remaining flowers.
Align with the gutter.
7
8
Fold and position one side of the green leaf as shown. It’s
Stick the two flowers that have nine petals in position
crucial that the point of the crease is in the gutter and the
on either side of the central folded flower. Then stick
1
top edge is 4cm (1 ⁄2in) from the gutter. Apply tape to the top
the two large flowers that have s ix petals to the top
and close the card so the other side sticks in the correct spot.
edge of the green leaf – one on either side.
17
CARDS
AN D
G I F T
W R A P
9
10
Stick the grass on this petal.
Add a small blade of grass to the back of two of the central flowers that you assembled in steps 3 and 4.
Position the central flowers into the crease in the middle as shown. There should only be tape on the bottom petal.
12
11
This will ensure the flower pops out properly.
Stick the other half of the flower to the other side of the
Stick the two medium-sized flowers with score lines on
card, but this time add tape to just the top petal. Stick
either side of the fold. Then add the little red flower above
on the remaining central flowers in the same way.
them, and the little pink one below.
18
13
If you like, add a gift tag to the inside of the card.
If you have any sticky pads, you can use them here, instead of tape, to add depth.
Finally, stick down the edge of the bouquet using double-sided tape. Line them up so the crease near the bottom lines up with card’s gutter.
19
20
FEATHER
GIFT
TAG
Feather gif giftt tag Not only are these simple feather tags the perfect way to elevate your gifts, but they they also mak make e great little decorations or place cards for a dinner party. Selection of paper stock
Scissors
Pencil
Scorer
You Y ou will need Tracing paper
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C A R D S
A ND
G I F T
1
W R A P
2
Trace the templates and lay them face down on card. Rub to transfer.
Cut around the edge of your feather feather..
3
Score along the middle of the feather
4
then pinch to bend along the scored line.
Cut slices toward the middle to create a feathery effect.
Tie ribbon around the bottom and attach to gifts.
22
FEATHER
GIFT
TAG
23
CARDS
24
AN D
G I F T
W R A P
DIY
E N V E L O P E S
DIY envelopes These little envelopes are the perfect complement to handmade cards, and can be sealed with a sticker, glue, or wax. Best of all,
You Y ou will need
Squares of paper Ruler
Pencil
Eraser
25
CARDS
1
AN D
G I F T
W R A P
On the back of the paper, draw along the
2
two diagonals to
Fold two opposite corners into the centre, then fold and unfold a third corner.
mark the centre.
3
Turn the paper and fold the last corner so it lines up
4
with the pencil and fold line.
Unfold the previous fold and align the point with the new fold line as shown.
26
D IY
5
Fold the bottom corners
6
so the edges run along the horizontal fold lines.
E N V E L O P E S
Pull out the point at the bottom and push the diagonal folds underneath to create a tongue.
7
8
Place your note inside and seal with a sticker, tape, glue, or wax.
Fold the tongue over and tuck into the middle.
27
CARDS
28
AN D
G I F T
W R A P
MINI
G IFT
BOX
Mini gift gif t bo box x This little box is easy to make and provides a fun, sturdy wrapping paper colours and weights that will suit your gift.
You Y ou will need
Bone folder
Square paper stock
29
CARDS
1
AN D
G I F T
W R A P
Fold the paper in half twice to make a
2
square, then open back out.
Fold diagonally, then open out and fold along the other diagonal.
3
30
Open out and fold all of the corners into the centre.
4
Fold two of the edges inward so they meet in the
Unfold two of
middle. Unfold and repeat with the other sides.
the central tabs.
M I N I
5
Turn the box and lift up the sides.
6
G IFT
BOX
Fold the sides in as shown, then fold the top point into the centre of the box.
7
Turn the box on its side and push into
8
Repeat on the other side, then
all of the corners
make the other
to secure.
half of the box.
Use slightly smaller paper for the other half of the box.
31
C A R D S
32
A ND
G I F T
W R A P
QUILLED CARD
Quilled card Once you can make make the basic shapes, it’s just a matter of gluing them
Brush Quilling paper
PVA glue
Quilling tool
Card
You Y ou will need
33
CARDS AND GIFT WRAP
Tight coil
Loose coil
O pe n c oi l
Coiling
Gluing
M ar qui se
Te ar d r o p
Be quite sparing with the glue.
To make a coil, place your paper into the quilling tool so no
Use a small brush or toothpick to add glue to keep a coil’s
paper emerges from the other side. Wind the paper around
shape. If you want to make a loose coil, allow the paper
the tool, using your finger to ensure the coil is flat. You can
to unravel before applying the glue. For an open coil, let
make different shapes by adjusting how tight the coil is.
it unravel and don’t apply any glue at all.
34
Q U I L L L E D C A R D
S S cro ll
Hea rt
V S cr ol l
Shaping
Experimenting
Most quilled shapes are created by making adjustments
Experiment to create the other shapes. For example, a heart
to the basic coils. For example, to make a marquise you
is made by folding a strip of paper in half and winding each
simply create a loose coil and pinch it on either end. To
end toward the centre, and a V scroll is made by doing the
make a teardrop, you do the same but only pinch one end.
same but winding it away from the centre.
35
C A R D S
36
A ND
G I F T
W R A P
TAKEAWAY
GIFT
BOX
Takeaway gift box If you’re planning on giving somebody a small gif t, these little boxes are an excellen e xcellentt way to present pres ent them. the m. Simply S imply line li ne them t hem with
Ribbon
Ruler
Scalpel
Scorer
Scrap surface Bone folder Tracing Tra cing paper
Hole punch
Pencil PVA glue Cutting mat
Paper
You Y ou will need
Brush
C A R D S
1
A ND
G I F T
W R A P
Trace the template and lay it face down on your
2
paper. Rub to transfer transfer..
Cut around the edges then carefully score along the lines.
3
38
Use a bone folder
4
Make a hole in the four
to neatly fold along
sides using one corner
the scored lines.
of a hole punch.
TAKEAWAY
5
Fold the box inward,
6
then apply glue to the
GIFT
BOX
Apply glue to the inside corners.
corner folds as shown.
7
Thread a strand of ribbon through the holes to finish.
Use the alternative templates to create a
39
Gifts to give
G I F T S
42
T O
GIVE
LAYERED
PAP E R CU T
Layered papercut A framed papercut will look great on a wall or side table. Their best feature feature is their versatility versatility – once you’ve you’ve mastered mastered the basic technique, get creative and come up with your own designs.
Selection of card stock
Cutting mat
Tracing paper Ruler Scalpel
Eraser Foam pads
Pencil Masking tape
Box photo frame
You Y ou will need
43
G I F T S
T O
1
GIVE
Cut the card to size using the
2
frame as a guide.
3
Trace the templates and secure each one to a piece of card face down. Rub with a pencil to transfer the image.
4 When finished, cut around the edge of the pattern.
Using a fresh blade, carefully cut out the small details.
44
L AYE RE D
5
Repeat with the other templates,
P A P P E R C U T
6 To cover the holes
then trace and
in the back, use
cut out the oval.
a piece of the previous colour.
7
8
Place foam pads around the edges and corners on the back of each layer to add depth.
Going from front to back, stack the layers in the frame.
45
G I F T S
46
T O
GIVE
NURSERY
P A P E R C U T
Nursery papercut pa percut This charming papercut is deceptively simple to put together, and will make a lovely decoration for a nursery or young child’s bedroom. It’s easily adaptable, so tailor your papercut’s subject and size to whatever you wish.
You Y ou will need Cutting mat
Ruler
Eraser
Frame
Pencil
Scalpel
White card
Acetate
Tracing paper
Coloured card 47
G I F T S
T O
GIVE
1
2
Use small cuts for the curves.
Using a pencil, transfer the template to tracing paper and turn it over. Lay it on top of your card and rub over the
Using a fresh blade, carefully start cutting the smaller, fiddly areas of the picture such as the eyes, arms, and
tracing with pencil to transfer the image onto the card.
the inside of the ears.
3
Take your time to ensure the cuts are neat.
4
Cut away from the joins to avoid over cutting.
Working in a clockwise direction, cut one side of each
Turn the image upside down and cut out the grass. When
petal at the bottom towards the centre of each flower.
this is complete, carefully cut away the remaining paper
Then cut the other side of each petal working in the other direction.
between the rabbits.
48
N U R SE RY
5
P A P P E R C U T
6
Working around the edges, begin to cut away the rest of the image. Take your time, especially with smaller
Once you have finished cutting all of the image away, flip the card over and go back over any snagged areas
areas such as the stars and leaves.
to tidy them up.
7
8
Measure the size of the glass in your frame and cut the
Place the glass and image in the frame, followed by the
image, acetate, and background card to this size. Use
acetate. Add the frame insert and lay the background card
the glass to ensure the image is central to the markings.
on top before affixing the back of the frame in place.
49
G I F T S
T O
GIVE
Papercut
1
locket With a little li ttle creativi crea tivity, ty, patience pati ence,, and an d a very steady stea dy hand, h and, you can ca n adapt ad apt the same technique used for the nursery papercut to make something small
Make sure the design can fit inside the locket.
2
Almost any simple shape will work, but as the paperc pap ercut ut n need eeds s to be small, choose something without wit hout too much det detail ail or it
50
Use a repositionable glue so it doesn’t smear the glass.
PAPERCUT LOCKET
51
G I F T S
52
T O
GIVE
PAPERCUT
L A N T E R N
Papercut lantern These stylish hand-cut lanterns will produce a lovely gentle glow and will look great on any mantelpiece. They also make perfect table decorations for a dinner party or wedding. Ruler
Tracing paper
Cutting mat
Double-sided tape Strong paper Sticky tape
You Y ou will need
Pencil
Scalpel
53
G I F T S
T O
GIVE
1
2
Prepare your template and begin to cut away the inside of one of the four panels. Make sure you keep the template
Once you’ve finished cutting the inside of the first panel, cut out the pattern above it. Repeat this process, going
right-side up during the whole cutting process.
from one side of the template to the other.
3
4
Continue until all of the excess paper has been cut away.
Apply thin double-sided tape to the edges of the panels.
You may need to change your blade several times to avoid
Before peeling off the second side, measure and cut four
creating frayed edges.
tracing paper rectangles the same size as the tape’s border.
54
PA P E R C U T
L A N T E R N
5
Peel back the other half of the tape and carefully stick the tracing paper on top. Repeat this process until the tracing paper covers all four panels.
6
7
Fold all of the flaps and side lines, making sure that
Glue or tape all of the flaps in place, holding them in
there’ss a stiff crease on all the edges. This will ensure there’
position for a short while to make sure they stick properly.
that the lantern will stand up straight when finished.
To finish, add a flameless candle or fairy lights.
55
Decorations
D E C O R A T I O N S
58
HONEYCOMB
POM-POM
Honeycomb Honey comb pom-pom These appealing pom-poms can liven up any room, and are perfect for a party, wedding, or just as decorations for a room. They work well in both bright and pastel colours.
You Y ou will need Two colours of tissue paper
Cutting mat
Ruler
Scissors
Bodkin
Paper clips
Double-sided tape
Paper Card stock
Strong needle and thread
Pencil and coloured pens
59
D E C O R A T I O N S
1
2
Cut a sheet of card slightly larger than your sheets. Mark the top and bottom edges, leaving a 1cm ( 1⁄2 in) border, then divide the space inside into five equally-spaced lines.
Cut the tissue paper to 50 sheets of the same size.
3
4
Add double-sided tape to the 1st, 3rd, and 5th guide lines. Fix a sheet of tissue paper to your template with masking tape.
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H ON EY CO MB
5
P O M - P O M
6
Stick down five
Cut a semi
sheets of one
circle from
colour, then
card that lines
three of
up with your
another,
outer borders
alternating
and draw
between the
around it.
odd and even guide lines every time.
7
Carefully cut out
8
all your sheets.
Cut two card arches the same size as your sheets.
61
D E C O R A T I O N S
9
10
Poke a hole at both ends with a bodkin or thick pin.
Tape or glue an arch to either side of your sheets.
11
Pull and knot thread through the holes, but leave a little slack so the pom-pom can open.
12
Fan the pom-pom out and use the paper clips to hold its shape.
62
H ON E YC O MB
P O M - P O M
13
Hang the pompoms from the knotted thread.
63
D E C O R A T I O N S
64
ORIGAMI
Origami
FAIRY LIGHTS
1
fairy lights
Fold the paper in half diagonally, then unfold and fold along the other diagonal.
Whether the t he holiday holi day season is right ri ght around arou nd the corner or you’re just looking to brighten up a room, these fairy lights will do the trick. Depending how strong your LED lights are, you may need to experiment expe riment with wi th a variety variet y of paper opacity to get the right look.
You Y ou will need
2
Squares of thin paper
LED fairy lights
Fold in half horizontally, then unfold and fold again.
65
D E C O R A T I O N S
3
Turn the paper over.
4
Push in the right and left horizontal folds, then flatten to create a layered triangle shape.
5
Fold up the bottom corners as
6
shown, then repeat on the back to form a diamond.
Fold the front edges inward as shown, then repeat on the back.
66
ORIGAMI
7
FAIRY LIGHTS
8
Fold it back Fold the bottom
to the bottom,
right corner up so
then refold up
it runs horizontally
at a right angle
across the middle.
as shown..
9
Tuck the fold
10
Repeat with the other corners.
into the triangle
Pull the paper apart and blow
at the side.
into the centre hole to inflate.
67
D E C O R A T I O N S
68
HANGING
FAN
Hanging fan These bright, bold fans can take a while to put together, but the results are stunning. By making several in a variety of colours and sizes you’ll be able to create a striking wall display. Hot glue gun and sticks
You Y ou will need Selection of papers
Assorted buttons and beads
Ruler Craft knife Scorer
Pen
PVA glue and brush Greaseproof paper
Glue stick
Sticky tape Assorted ribbons
Cutting mat
69
D E C O R A T I O N S
1
2
Score equally-spaced vertical lines on several sheets of
Apply PVA glue to the bottom segment of one of the sheets
paper. The more sheets you use and the wider the lines,
of paper. Stick the top segment of another sheet of paper
the bigger the fan will be. Use the guides on your cutting
on top so they overlap. Allow to dry a nd then repeat with
mat to make su re the lines are straight.
the other sheets (minimum of two).
3
4
Fold the papers along the scored creases to create an
Repeat this process with slimmer sheets of paper of a
accordion effect.
different colour. colour. When done, lay them flat and cut shapes into the folds to add detail.
70
HANGING
5
FAN
6
Repeat again with ano ther thinner paper. However, instead
Use a glue stick to attach the secon d paper to the first
of cutting a design in the folds, slice the en ds off diagonally.
and allow to dry. Then apply glue to the bottom of the third.
7
Glue the third paper along the bottom edge of the fan. Take your
Make sure to
time to ensure the edges align properly.
glue firmly.
71
D E C O R A T I O N S
8
9
Apply PVA glue to one o f the ends, then bring the two
Lay the fan on greaseproof paper and use a hot glue gun
sides of the accordion together to form a large circle.
to create a pool of glue in the centre.
10
11
Using both hands, carefully squeeze the fan inward so the
Use the inside ring of a roll of sticky tape to mark two discs
centre moves toward the glue and shrinks. Hold in place
from card. One should be plain, and the other one should
until the glue sets then peel away the greaseproof paper.
have coloured paper stuck to it. Neatly cut out the discs.
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HANGING
FAN
13
12
Turn the fan on its back and stick the plain disc to the centre with
Lay the folded ribbon between one of the fan’s folds, then
hot glue. Fold a ribbon in half, place the opposite ends on top,
secure in place with a strip of paper and some PVA glue.
then stick the second disc on top with more hot glue.
14
Cover the hole on the front of your fan with buttons or beads.
73
D E C O R A T I O N S
74
HANGING
G A R L A N D S
Hanging garlands
Papers String PVA glue and brush
Scissors
Beads
Scrap surface
7.5cm (3in) circle punch
Glue stick
You Y ou will need
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D E C O R A T I O N S
1
Use a punch to cut out circles. You will
2
need six per ball.
Fold the circles in half, image sides together.
3
4
Begin gluing the folded circles on top of each other.
Repeat until all the folded circles are glued together.
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H AN GI NG
5
G A R L A N D S
6 Apply a little glue to the end of the string to stop it from fraying.
Make two knots on a length of string and glue it between the circles. Close the circles around the string and glue in place.
7
8
Repeat the steps to make more balls for your garland.
Thread beads onto the string and make a loop at the end.
Pull the string to close the loop and secure the beads.
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KI D S ’
C R A F T S
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O R I G A M I
BIRD
Origami bird These cute little birds are easy to put together and make great decorations. You can also put paper leaves in their beak s and an d use us e them th em as a s place pl ace holders hol ders at a dinner din ner party. part y.
Scalpel
6cm (21⁄2in) circle punch
Cutting mat
Scissors
Hole punch Hot glue gun and sticks
Squares of paper
Glue
Spray mount Ruler
You Y ou will need
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KI D S ’
1
C R A F T S
2
Fold the paper in half diagonally.
Open out, then fold
Turn the paper over
Turn it back over and
two sides in as shown.
and fold the top down.
fold down the corners.
3
4
Fold the bird in half so that the open fold is at the top, then fold the middle in to create a beak.
Lift up each flap, pull
Tuck the corners
the top corner to the
underneath so they
side, then fold back
poke out a little.
down as shown.
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O R I G A M I
5
6
BIRD
Open up the tail and fold the bottom section inside using the crease lines as a guide.
Fold the tail along the top towards the head.
Unfold and refold at the base of the head to create a crease.
7
Cut out a disc of card with a
8
circle punch. Stick the birds feet to the disc using hot glue.
To make the eyes, glue on two paper circles made by a hole punch, and colour in each centre.
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KI D S ’
C R A F TS
84
OWL MOBILE
Owl mobile This cheerful mobile is the perfect decoration to hang above a child’s bed. The basic design is fairly easy to adapt, so it’s a great project to personalise and give as a gift. Paper and card stock
Double-sided tape
C ut t i n g m at Embroidery hoop
Masking tape
You Y ou will need
Scorer Pencil
Scalpel
Sticky pads
White thread
Beads
Scissors Dark thread Tracing paper
Glittered Metallic card
card
85
K I D S ’ C R A F T S
Making the owls
1
Fold a sheet of paper in half inward.
2
Place the owl’s body face down on the
Trace all the pieces
folded paper. Rub to transfer.
of the template.
3
4
Transfer Transf er and cut out all the other template pieces.
Cut out the eyes and bodies to make two halves of your owl.
86
OWL M O B I L E
5
6
Fold the top and Cut “U” shapes into the breast to make feathers.
7
glue on a coloured Gently fold and push out the feathers.
triangle for a beak.
Glue the breast, being careful not to stick the feathers down. Repeat for the owl’s other half.
8
Stick thin strips of double-sided tape above and below the eyes, then stretch a piece of cotton thread between them. Tape a 40cm (15in) piece of dark thread to the centre of the owl (but not the beak). Then stick or glue the two halves together.
87
K ID S’
C R A F F T S
9
Use double-sided
10
Cut four circles and glue to either
tape or glue to
side of the thread between the eyes.
attach the wings to the body.
Secure the beak with a sticky pad.
11
13
Roll a piece of paper around a pencil and glue to make a branch. Remove the pencil.
12
Cut a slot in the branch for the owl and glue it in place. Repeat to make the other four owls. Attach leaves with tape or glue.
88
OWL MOBILE
Assembling the mobile Cut stars from glittery
1
paper and tape over
2
the thread hanging above the owls.
Fold metallic paper in half and cut 12 semi circles at the folded edge.
Stick the folded circles on top of each other.
3
4
Paint the embroidery hoop and tie thread across its diameter
Tie a bead to a piece
four times.
of thread and place it in the seam between the circles.
Tie the ball where the threads meet, leaving a slight drop, then tie Stick the final pieces of the circle together to form a ball.
the owls to the hoop.
89
KI D S ’
C R A F T S
90
PARTY CROWN
Party crown Fun and diverse, paper crowns can be made to suit any dressing up costume or party theme. Try adapting the basic template to create your own designs.
Cutting mat
Brush
Ruler
Scalpel PVA glue Double-sided sticky pads
Tracing paper
String
Card
Pencil
Scissors
You Y ou will need
91
KI D S ’
1
C R A F T S
Trace the
2
templates and lay them face down on card. Rub with a pencil to transfer the image.
3
Cut out the shapes with a scalpel, using a ruler to make sure the cuts are straight.
4
Apply
Stick the
glue to
other card on top
the points
so the two pieces
of the crown.
properly align.
92
PARTY C R O W N
5
6
Cut a length of string to the ci rcumference of the child’s head. Lay it across the strap so one end touches the When dry, stick
edge of the card. Place
down the rest
a sticky pad at the
of the crown.
other end of the string.
7
8
Trim and neaten any overhang or rough edges.
Peel the back off the sticky pad and stick down the strap.
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Flowers
FLOWERS
96
CHERRY
BL O S S O M
Cherry blossom Though most popular in Japan, cherry blossoms are a symbol of renewal and growth the world over. This gorgeous paper version will make make you feel feel like spring is always always just around around the corner. corner. Scrap surface
Hot glue gun and glue stick
Crepe paper
Card
Cutting mat
Scissors
Dry branches Pencil
Glue
You Y ou will need
97
FLOWERS
1
2 Cut out the petals. You will need five for each blossom.
Trace the templates and place upside down on card. Rub with a pencil to transfer.
3
Gently stretch the centre papers
4
between your fingers.
Fringe the centre papers finely, about 1cm ( 1⁄2in) deep.
Roll the centres between your fingers and glue the opposite ends.
98
CHERRY
5
BL O S S O M
6
Glue the petals around the centre at Cup the petals between
the bottom of the fringing, overlapping
your fingers to shape them.
halfway across each petal.
7
Once dry, cut
8
the stems to 0.5cm ( 1⁄4in).
Hot glue onto the branch at the point Gently squeeze the petals
you wish. Try gluing the blossoms in
down to form the blossom.
clusters for a realistic look.
99
FLOWERS
100
D A F F O D I L
Crepe paper
Glue
You Y ou will need
Spray mount Pencil
Wire Watercolour paints
Wire
Scrap surface
Ruler Scissors
Pliers
Tracing
Paintbrush
paper 101
FLOWERS
1
2 Cut orange paper for the trumpet and brush the edge with red paint.
Place florist’s wire at one end of a small piece of fringed crepe paper. Add glue and roll the paper around the wire.
Once dry, wrap the trumpet around the stamens and secure with wire.
3
Pinch the top of the
4
petal until it forms a realistic shape.
Lightly spray some spray mount over a sheet of crepe paper. Cut out six petals for each flower.
Shape the petals with your thumbs.
102
D A F F O D I L
5
6
With your finger and thumb, gently stretch the trumpet part of the flower.
Arrange the petals around the stem. Wrap strips of green paper diagonally around the stem to hold in place.
7
8 Add some green leaves to the stem; glue and
Glue between the trumpet and the petals.
hold in place with strips of paper.
Squeeze gently into shape.
103
FLOWERS
104
L AR G E
R OS E
Large rose Perfect for a wedding or birthday party, these giant roses will create a real talking point. The dramatic dramatic and delicate petals makes them look stunning and appealing.
You Y ou will need Crepe paper and cardboard
Dowelling rod
Round pencil
Stem tape
Scissors
Strong florist wire
Hot glue gun and sticks
105
FLOWERS
1
Hold template firmly.
2
Copy the templates to cardboard and cut them out. Draw
Put two small petals to one side, then use a pencil to curl
around them and cut out six small, ten medium, and six
the tips of the remaining petals. Stretch the paper slightly
large petals from pink crepe paper. Then cut eight sepals
as you roll it. For the large petals, roll each lobe separately.
and one large leaf from dark green crepe paper.
3
4
Push your thumbs into the centre of the small petals to
Add a dab of hot glue to the bottom point of the two small,
cup them. Push out the medium and large petals in the
uncurled petals and attach them to the dowelling. Apply glue
same way, but this time at three points on the petal.
to the top of the rod and roll the petals into a spiral around it.
106
L AR G E
5
R O S E
6
Going from small to large, attach the remaining petals in
For the sepals, slightly stretch the bottom of each one so
the same way, spacing by eye. Add glue further up the
that they fit around the base of the flower head. Then curl
petal to keep the shape if need be. You also may have to
the points and glue them on, ensuring that some of the
stretch the base of the large petals to fit.
paper attaches to the dowelling.
7
8
Place a line of hot glue along the centre of the large green
Starting at the base of the rose, wind the stem tape around
leaf and attach the floral wire. Fold the leaf in half and
the dowelling. After a few turns, add the wired leaf, and
allow the hot glue to set before opening again.
glue it in place with the glue gun. Continue to wrap the stem tape around the dowelling until you reach the end.
107
108
KUSUDAMA
Kusudama
Squares of paper
You Y ou w will ill need
Glue
109
FLOWERS
1
2
Fold into a triangle.
Fold both the bottom corners up to the middle. Choose your paper colour. You’ll need five squares per flower flower..
3
4
Poke a finger inside each flap to pop them out, then flatten along the seam to create two kite shapes.
Fold the points back so they line up with the outside edges.
110
K U S U D A M A
5
Fold the top triangle
6
Fold the sides
of the kite shapes flat
in to create a
so they are level with
square shape.
the long edge behind.
7
Bring the two sides together to create a petal. Glue in place.
8
Repeat until you have five petals, then glue them together along the join one at a time.
111
112
BUTT ONHOLE
Buttonhole For a wedding or other special event, buttonholes add to the sense of occasion. If you make them from paper, paper, you can prepare them well ahead of time and be sure they’ll still look fresh on the big day. day.
You Y ou will need Crepe paper
20-gauge florist wire
Brush Scissors
Pencil
Paper flower
Pliers
Ruler
Scrap surface
Pins Tracing paper
Ribbon
Spray mount Glue
113
FLOWERS
1
Cut three leaves from
2
green crepe paper and snip the edges to create a serrated effect.
Wrap the base of the leaves around the end of a length of floral wire and glue in place.
3
4
Position the leaves at the base of the flower’s head. Hold both wires
Cut the stem
together, and wrap
about 4cm (1 1⁄2in)
them with a long strip
from the flower
of green crepe paper.
head using pliers.
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B U T T O N H O L E
5
6
Wrap green paper around
Tie a length of
the end of the
ribbon around the
stem to neaten.
top of the stem.
7
8
Wrap the ribbon around the
Tie off again at the base
stem from top to bottom, then
of the flower head and
wrap it back up to the top.
cut away excess ribbon.
115
FLOWERS
116
FESTIVAL
H E A E A D B A N D
Festival headband Whil e primar While pr imarily ily worn at festival fes tivals, s, these t hese headbands head bands have become beco me increa i ncreasing singly ly popular pop ular at wedding wed dings s and an d spring sp ringtime time
20 and 26-gauge florist wire
You Y ou will need
Scrap surface Pencil
Small peonies Ruler
Tracing paper
Daisies
Scissors Large peonies
Daffodils
Spray mount
Pliers
Glue
Crepe paper
117
FLOWERS
1
Wrap two 36cm (14 1⁄ 4in) strips of
2
5
20-gauge wire in 1.5cm ( ⁄ 8in) wide crepe paper, overlapping the ends of the wire by 7.5cm (3in).
Use crepe paper to secure the join.
Measure your head with the wire, holding the point at which the two ends need to overlap. Glue in place.
3
4 Make five
Spray mount two
stems with
shades of green crepe
five leaves
paper together. Cut
on each.
out 25 leaves and pinch to shape.
Wrap a 6cm (2 1⁄2in) length of 20-gauge wire with a 1.5cm (5⁄8in) wide strip of crepe paper, tucking and gluing in the leaves between wraps.
118
F E S T I VA L
5
H E A D B A N D
6
Attach the leaf stems to the ring using
Space the leaves
26-gauge wire. Keep
out evenly, facing
the ends of the wire
towards a focal point
away from the inside
at the front of the
of the ring. Trim the
ring. Leave a large
stems if necessary.
7
Attach the flowers using 26-gauge
gap at the back.
8
Wrap the ring of wire in strips
wire. Place a large peony at the focal
of green crepe paper. This will
point and space the other flowers
cover up any bits of wire and
around the headband.
strengthen the ring.
119
THE
PAPER
CR A F T
B O O K
120
T E M P L A T E S
Scrapbooking
121 121
Edge punch
Paper
Making a scrapbook Scrapbooks provide the perfect home for your photographs, letters, tickets, postcards, newspaper clippings, maps, gift After that it’s just a matter of adding embellishments and how you’ll need to get you started, but the secret to making
Paper punch
Spiral-bound
scrapbook or album 122
MAKING
Glue dot applicator
Foam pads Paper tape
Bone folder
Assorted card
Edging scissors
A
S C R A P B O O K
Patterned envelope 123
SCRAPBOOKING
Photo corners c orners and frames
You Y ou w will ill nee need d
Make your favourite photos look even more special by adding add ing corners corne rs and an d frames fr ames.. These The se steps s teps can be be
Photo corners
1
2
Trim any excess and slip a corner of your photo into each pocket. Tape Cut a short strip of paper and fold one
Fold up the
leg at a right angle
other leg to
at the centre.
make a pocket.
to secure.
Retro photo frames
1
Transfer the template to paper
2
Turn the photo right side up
and cut out with a
and lay the
ruler and scalpel.
frame over top.
Lay your photo face down and place tape around the backedges.
124
P H OT O
C OR N E R S
A N D
F R A M E S
125
S C R A P B O O K I N G
126
B U N T I N G A N D B O W S
Bunting Buntin g and bo bow ws
You Y ou will need
If there is a lot of blank space left on your pages, try adding decorative elements such as bunting, ribbon, or these little your pages p ages look too clutter clut tered. ed.
Bunting
Pull the sides into down the top to close.
Bows 1
2
3
5
6
1
Fold a paper diamond in half and add double-sided tape.
4
invert the folds.
Fold in. Repeat on back.
Cut along the dotted lines.
Front
Unpeel the tape’s backing.
7
8
9
11
12
Back
Front
2 Back
10
Cut along dotted line. Close the diamond
13
14
15
Turn over
Fold into
over a length of string to make the bunting.
and cut off the ends.
127
SCRAPBOOKING
Storage pockets
You Y ou will need
If you’re looking to store items in your scrapbook without having to stick them directly onto the pages, create these storage pockets from paper. They’re perfect for holding little mementos, and can be made in a range of shapes.
Heart box 1
Envelopes Turn the
3
2
1
paper over.
4
5
2
Apply glue or tape here.
6 3
4
7
8
9
10
Repeat steps 8–12 on the other side.
Heart envelopes 2
3
4
12
11
13
1
14
Tuck into centre.
128
STORAGE
P OCKETS
129
S C R A P B O O K I N G
130
R O S ET T ES
Rosettes
You Y ou will need
Simple but eye-catching, rosettes are a great way to adorn your pages and add a little lit tle extra charm. The accordion fold used to make them can be used to make embellishments such as to a pram or crib, but what you do with them is up to you.
Basic rosette
1
2
Draw and score a grid
on a 20x8cm (8x3in) piece of paper.
Each section of the grid should be 1x4cm (1⁄2 x11⁄2in).
Cut the paper in half lengthwise, then fold each scored
Attach the ends of the two lengths of folded
line like an accordion.
paper with double-sided tape to form a circle.
Pram
1
2
Cut out a 3⁄4 circle from card and attach an accordion fold to the upper quarter with double-sided tape.
Create wheels by sticking buttons to card. Frill a piece of paper with an
Tie a short piece of
edge punch and glue across the middle of
ribbon into a bow and stick it on for
the circle as shown.
an extra flourish.
13 131 1
S C R A P B O O K I N G
132
GILDING AND EMBOSSING
Gilding and embossing
You Y ou will need
Add an extra dimension to your embellishments by gilding or embossing them. We’ve gilded a doily and embossed a heart, but these techniques are easily adaptable.
Gilding
1
2
Lay tracing paper on top of the doily and trace around
Tape the mask
the centre. Cut it
to the doily and
out to make a mask.
spray everything gold. Remove the mask and discard.
Embossing
1
Draw a heart onto cardboard and cut it
2
out using a scalpel.
Tape paper over the hole in the cardboard. Push a bone folder into the paper to emboss.
133
S C R A P B O O K I N G
Travel
Use old maps to make envelopes or storage pockets.
Airmail envelope
y tt o w a s. e a a g r e a t t n n r e a n o t e s. s a g e a t t t t t i g e n d w r P o s t a a h h a e t p o r n c o r i n
134
T R AV E L
Retrace your route with string and paper stars.
Use a combination of frames and photo corners to enhance your images. 135
S C R A P B O O K I N G
Wed W eddi ding ng
Edged frame
Embossed hearts
136
W E E D D I N G
Gilding is a simple embellishment that’s very effective.
Store confetti as a keepsake.
Heart box
Try making envelopes from different materials.
137
S C R A P B O O K I N G
Paper bunting
Paper bow
p h ro p Re t ro
ra me o ff ra to o t Edged frame
138
B A B Y ’ S
F I R S T
Y E A R
Glue on buttons as decorations.
Rosettes
Make miniature papercuts and put them in front of coloured paper.
139
SCRAPBOOKING
Templates
Retro photo frames (pages 124-125)
These templates can save you a bit of time time when when putti putting ng togethe together r your yo ur scrapboo scrapbook. k. Scal Scale e them them up up or down to suit your needs. Fold along the dotted lines.
Baby bunting (pages 126-127)
Heart envelope (pages 128-129)
140
TEMPLATES
Envelope (page 137)
Bunting (pages 126-127)
Envelope
(pages 128 129)
141
Templates
TEMPLATES
Pop-up bouquet b ouquet (pages 1 14–19) 4–19)
Score along dotted lines
x6
x1
Leaf x 1
Edge x 2
x3 x2
x2 x2
144
TEMPLATES
Feather gift tag (pages 20–23) Enlarge to 125%
Score along dotted lines
145
TEMPLATES
Takeaway gift box (pages 36–39) Enlarge to 155%
Score along dotted lines.
Cushion box Enlarge to 155%
Cut two and glue three
of the sides.
146
TEMPLATES
Pillow box
3D star (pages 46–47)
Enlarge to 155%
Enlarge to 155%
Score along dotted lines.
Glue area
Pyramid gift box Enlarge to 155%
147
TEMPLATES
Layered papercut (pages 42-45) Enlarge to 330%
Grey border (optional)
Lilac
Pink
Yellow Yel low
White
148
T E M P L A T E S
Papercut variation Enlarge to 330%
Grey border
Pastel pink
Teal
Orange
White 149
TEMPLATES
Oval papercut variation Enlarge to 330%
Grey border
Pastel pink
Teal
Orange
White
150
TEMPLATES
Nursery papercut (pages 46–49) Actual size
Papercut locket (pages 50–51)
151 151
TEMPLATES
Papercut lantern (pages 52-55) Enlarge to 120%
152
TEMPLATES
Koi carp lantern Enlarge to 165%
Lily lantern Enlarge to 200%
153
TEMPLATES
Owl mobile (pages 84-89) Actual size. Makes one owl.
Score along dotted lines.
Wing x 4 Leaf x 4 Breast x 2
Eyes x 4
x6
Body x 2
x5
x6
154
TEMPLATES
Party crown (pages 90-93) Enlarge to 125%
Scale band to fit.
Back crown
Front crown
155
T E M P L A T E S
Enlarge to 125%
Scale band to fit.
156
TEMPLATES
Headdress (page 90) Enlarge to 120%
Score along dotted line
Scale band to fit.
Star crown (page 90) Enlarge to 120%
Scale band to fit.
157
TEMPLATES
Large rose (pages 104-107) Enlarge to 175%
Medium petals x 10 Large leaf x 1
Actual size
Place dotted line on fold of paper. Petal
Trumpet
158
TEMPLATES
Large rose continued (pages 104-107) Enlarge to 175%
Small petal x 8 Sepals x 8
Large petal x 6
Buttonhole (pages 112-115)
Cherry blossom (pages 96-99)
Actual size
Actual size
Lines show
the direction of the grain.
Lines indicate the direction of the grain.
159
A C K N O W L E D G M E N T S
Acknowledgments The creative team would like to thank the following crafters for their hard work and expertise. We hope you are as inspired by their talent as we are.
Sophie Pelham
Motoko Sugawara
Rochelle Falconer
Pop-up bouquet
Origami fairy lights
Layered papercut
Nursery mobile
Square papercut (template)
Bryony Fripp
Feather gift tags
Takeaway gift boxes
Pillow boxes (template)
Pyramid boxes (template)
Ria Holland
Katie Aldous
Sonia Moore
Quilled card
Large rose
Origami birds
Martine Charalambou
Clare Shedden
Emma Stevens
Nursery papercut
Paper locket
Oval papercut (template)
Hanging garlands
Honeycomb pom-pom
Hanging fan
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A C K N O W L E D G M E N T S
Charlotte Bull
Photo corners and frames
Envelopes and pockets
Rosettes
Gilding and embossing
Buttonholes
Festival headband
Star crown
Floral crown
Travel scrapbook
Wedding scrapbook
Spiky crown
Feather crown
Susan Beech
Cherry blossom
Daffodil
Danielle Gallagher
Papercut lanterns
Koi carp variation (template)
The publisher would also like to thank Marie Lorimer for preparing the index. Claire Cordier and Lucy Claxton for picture library assistance. Andy Crawford for photographing the pom-pom project. Paperchase for the loan of props for the fans project. Olive and Florence Fl orence Pugsley, Aeden
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Jenkins, Carlow and Devon Day-Lewis, Tyler-Justin, Alighla and Isabella Gallagher for modelling. Tilly Lee, Danielle Glover, and Alice Bowsher for hand-modelling. 161
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