Take a look around. You'll find crafting fun for children, teens and adults.
Create a Custom Rectangular Box Pattern - Learn how to design patterns for custom-sized rectangular boxes. Whether you need a box for gifts, storage, or crafts, this easy-to-follow guide helps you draft patterns for the perfect box top and bottom to fit your needs. Assemble your box following instructions in the Rectangular Box craft.
This week's Wednesday Treat is a handy Color Selection Tips Sheet to guide your choice of colors for Paper Weaving cards or any greeting card project. With easy explanations of complementary, analogous, and split analogous colors, plus color wheel illustrations, this printable reference will help you create beautiful, balanced card designs!
Floral Wire Mobile with Origami Flying Birds - Discover how to craft a stunning mobile with floral wire and easy-to-fold Origami Flying Birds. This fun and creative project not only adds color and movement to any space but also teaches essential skills in balance and design. Tips on making wiggly fish mobiles are included, or invent your own mobile themes!
Paper Applique Cards - Discover how to make one-of-a-kind cards with paper cutouts and drawn 'stitches' that mimic fabric appliqué. This versatile technique lets you create endless designs, perfect for personalized greetings or special occasions. Step-by-step instructions and printable patterns!
Enjoy last week's Wednesday treat of three Warm Glow digital papers! Energize your craft projects with this free set of digital papers in vibrant hues of golden yellow, orange, and red. Featuring stripes, dots, and a striking radial design, these papers are ideal for giving an energizing, eye-catching touch to Paper Appliqué Greeting Cards, a Birthday Pop-up Card, and more. Download today and get creative with these warm and bright patterns!
Seal Gum Recipe - Discover how to make your own lick-and-stick seal gum adhesive for custom stickers and envelopes. Transform ordinary paper into unique stickers using your own drawings, stamped images, clip art, or even wrapping paper cutouts. This versatile adhesive is also perfect for creating personalized envelopes.
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Greeting card tutorials are a regular feature on Aunt Annie's Crafts. Each tutorial builds on prior card projects. It's like taking a class on making handmade greeting cards.
This month's featured card tutorial is How to Make Paper Weaving Cards Tutorial.
In this tutorial, discover the joy of creating unique greeting cards with paper weaving! Learn how to effortlessly transform colorful paper strips into beautiful designs. Our easy-to-follow tutorial will guide you through every step, from choosing colors to perfecting your weaving technique.
If you are new to card making, the tutorials in the Card Class are a great place to learn many techniques for making beautiful cards. Then for more ideas and techniques, go on to Card Class 2.
