I am an aggressively crafty person and love trying all sorts of different art forms but I realized recently that when embarking upon my favorite …
My Favorite Sources for Collage Ephemera
Paper
Paper Use: Library Program Series with Japanese Paper Crafts
by Michelle Will, Kitsap Regional Library As a librarian and a paper artist, I plan a lot of paper crafts for our library programs, but …
My New Art Obsession: Junk Journaling
You know that feeling of spending a long time searching for something and when you finally find that thing, a voice inside you exclaims “THIS …
Make a Side Sewn Back to School Book
I’ve been making books for nearly twenty years and have favorite bindings and structures for every occasion. The side sewn book is one of my …
Make a Heart-Shaped Mini Book for Valentine’s Day
As a bookmaker, I love a reason to make a special kind of book and Valentine’s Day presents a truly irresistible motif: a heart. These …
Creative Summer Activities for Kids: Make a Mini Book with One Piece of Paper
with Abby & Violet Houston Violet and I are thrilled to share some hands-on ideas for getting little bursts of creative engagement into your daily …
Make a Woven Paper Bag Inspired by Frida Kahlo
Frida Kahlo’s birthday is July 6, 1907. We’re celebrating her with this woven paper tote bag printable inspired by woven plastic bags found in Mexican …
How to Make a Paper Pinwheel
For Pride Month, I painted one of the brightest paintings I think I’ve ever done. These pinwheels are so fun and can be customized with …
Make Paper Worry Beads and Origami Stars
For Mental Health Month, here is a feel-good craft that makes a great gift. It is a combination of Greek worry beads (the OG fidget …
