We are pleased to introduce an exclusive presentation from Rebecca Luminarias.
"Hi everyone! I’m so excited to share my Stamp-A-Faire project with you! My Anniversary material is PAPER, and if you’ve been following my monthly Packaging Ambassador posts on Nichole’s blog, then you probably know I LOVE using all kinds of other materials on my packages. So, when I snagged the assignment to create something special with paper for SAF, I challenged myself to come up with a project made with 90% paper! I’m showing you some easy paper embellishments to make, and after you’ve made them, I’ve got 2 easy examples of ways to use them. I hope you’ll join me as we celebrate all things PAPER!"
Dyed Paper Leaves
- Pour 1 cup boiling water into a bowl, add 4-6 drops of ink refill (less for lighter shades, more for darker); stir well
- Submerge die cut leaf into colored water; hold for 30-60 seconds (*for an ombre effect, only partially dip the shape in color)
- Let dry
Fringe Tassels
- Trim 1.75” x 4” length of cardstock
- Using scissors, “fringe” cut the length of the cardstock, leaving .25” uncut at top
- When all cuts have been made, begin at one end and tightly roll paper lengthwise
- Apply liquid glue to the inside of a tassel cap (I used Fabri-Tac, but hot glue will work, as well)
- Insert cap over top (uncut portion) of rolled tassel; let dry
Paper Strip Bows
- Cut several thin strips of card stock (roughly 1-2cm x 8”)
- Gather and line up strips (I used 3 for each bow I made)
- Hold bundle with thumb in the center; fold over one end to make a loop, then make another loop by folding over the opposite end
- Wind another thin paper strip around the midsection of the bow, about 3 times, then glue into place; trim excess
- Round the bow loops with your fingers, and mold bow ends into place until you achieve your ideal bow
- *Optional: Instead of securing pieces with a paper strip, substitute thread
Confetti Envelopes
- Cut several thin strips of card stock (roughly 1-2cm x 8”)
- Snip tiny pieces, approximately ½” in length (gather several strips to cut at once for faster work)
- Corral the trimmed bits in your envelope, seal closed
- Give the envelope a couple shakes or taps to evenly disperse the confetti
Sample Gift Wrap #1
- Cut 2 more leaves from Tropics Die from White cardstock
- Adhere trio of leaves (including Raspberry Fizz dyed leaf) to gift box; I use 1-2 small glue dots to keep the elements from looking too flat
- String black baker’s twine through 1 Limeade Ice and 1 White fringe tassel
- Carefully secure baker’s twine behind dyed leaf (with only one glue dot holding the leaf in place, this is not as difficult as it may sound!); trim off excess length of twine
- Adhere Raspberry Fizz paper strip bow just above the tops of the tassels
- Die cut “happiest birthday wishes” out of White stock, stamp sentiment in Limeade Ice Ink; adhere to box with foam dots for dimension
Sample Gift Wrap #2
- Crisscross 2 thin strips of Raspberry Fizz cardstock (cut to 1-2cm x 8.5”) over the top of the gift box, creating a narrow X; secure ends to the bottom of the box using a tape runner
- Adhere confetti envelope to the front of the box with a glue dot
- Die cut “congrats” from white cardstock; stamp sentiment in Raspberry Fizz Ink; adhere to confetti bag with a glue dot
- Add Limeade Ice paper strip bow to confetti bag with a glue dot
- STAMPS: Tropics
- INK: Limeade Ice, Raspberry Fizz, Raspberry Fizz refill, assorted ink refill colors
- PAPER: Stamper's Select White, Raspberry Fizz, Limeade Ice, assorted colors of cardstock, watercolor paper
- DIES: Tropics, Tropics Sentiments
- OTHER: liquid glue, tassel caps, scissors, thread, small transparent envelopes or bags, small or medium sized gift boxes, glue dots, foam dots, baker's twine, 2"x2" glassine envelope
- Now it's your turn! Create a project featuring a handmade paper embellishment. You can choose to re-create one of the exact embellishments from Rebecca above or design your own using the same concepts. Your project must also incorporate at least one Papertrey product.
- Post your project on your blog, in your gallery, Instagram or on any other photo-hosting site (such as photobucket or flickr).
- Add your project to the InLinkz list below.
- You will have until 7am ET, Thursday, August 31st, to add your link to the list to be eligible to win. One project per person please.
- As a reminder, you will have until 7am ET, Thursday, August 31st, to add your link to the list to be eligible to win.
- One randomly selected winners will be chosen from all of the InLinkz entries on this post on Thursday, August 31st. The winner will be posted on our Thursday night Stamp-a-faire winners page after 9pm ET. The randomly selected winner will get a $20 PTI gift certificate to spend however they like!
- One randomly selected winner will be chosen from the comments of this post on Thursday as well. You will have until 7am ET, Thursday, August 31st to add your comment and be eligible to win. The randomly selected winner will get a $10 PTI gift certificate.
So what do you think of all the sweet things Rebecca made today? Do you have a favorite embellishment that you see yourself making a lot? Were there any specific little tips that really spoke to you? Thanks for joining us! We look forward to seeing your projects!
Jen says
Love the paper tassels, adorable and they fit my budget!! Thanks Rebecca!
Adele Holcomb says
I especially like the paper strip bows — just the right finishing touch.
Sandy S. says
I think you mean 1-2 millimeters, not centimeters, for your paper strips, right?
Aunt Min says
Rebecca’s little confetti envelopes are so cute! She inspired me to mix them with little stamped paw prints cut into squares for a pet treat box for Christmas. I am going to add a few tiny die cut hearts also.
Iris Shubert says
love those tassels !!
Rebecca Ednie says
What a gorgeous bunch of embellies! I can’t wait to try the tassels and skinny paper bows!
Marianne says
How fun! Never thought you could do so much with simple paper strips.
Deniseinindy says
I love these creative uses of paper! Everything is so visually stunning. Thanks for the inspiration.
Jen Carter says
I love the colors you used on your projects! Such a fun, vibrant color combination!
Becky Green says
TOO SWEET! LOVE ALL of these sweet embellishments & the colors that Rebecca used! THANK GOODNESS, we have till the 31rst! Wouldn’t you know, JUST as I’m getting into the “Warm Up” Challenge, the phone rings!!! LOL I am TRYING to catch up now! 😉
Rebecca Luminarias says
Oops!! I sure did, Sandy! Thanks for letting me know 🙂 –Rebecca
Kathy Krug says
Love the skinny strips of paper for a bow and added to the box in the x. Too cool.
Keri says
I love the choices of paper embellishments you’ve provided for inspiration, Rebecca! The bows are adorable! I think I might start with those. Off to a great start! 🙂
Karen says
I adore paper tassels! And I look forward to trying the dye technique – I especially like the hombre effect. An hombre tassel may just be calling me. I think I will give that a try.
Karen
Cindy O says
The dyed die cuts look like they’ll be fun to try! I can picture using them on cards!
Liz M. says
Oh cute! Thanks for all the tips–I can’t wait to try the bows!
Patt H. says
Such cute ideas! I love the confetti envelopes!
Chickens377@gmail.com says
Thank you Rebecca! That was fun to watch and you were pleasant to listen to. I did learn about tassels too.
Cynthia says
Aha! A paper tassel w no tassel cap! I’m taking the Fifth on how long this one this one took me . . . .
Janet Goshorn says
I was lucky to find an old antique tassel cap in a box of buttons I had. Thanks for all the inspiration.
Greta H says
Very cute ideas! I plan to make a paper bow–so sweet!
Kirsty Vittetoe says
So fun and sweet! I have yo say I admired the presentation as well!
Colleen says
Rebecca, great ideas! I will make the paper bow and add it to a box that is already with a cross in it for my granddaughter’s confirmation next year! Hope I remember where I put it!! LOL
Linda S. says
Cute little paper bows.
Shelly Sweigart says
Those tassels look soo real and I love the little paper bows!
Cheryl B. says
Love the idea o paper tassels! Just have to find some tassel caps. I don’t think I need 50 or 100!
Noelle says
Thanks Rebecca! What fun ideas. Your tassels are so fun.
Kathy Mc says
Great video and awesome paper embellishments, Rebecca! No tassel caps or small see-through envelopes here so will work on paper bows. FYI, I found the font at the end of the video listing supplies very difficult to read…sorry.
Karen B. says
I love the paper strip bows!
Terri Trotter Earley says
Hmmm, this one has me thinking. I am going to have to bust some fun paper embillies!
LR says
Great ideas, Rebecca! The paper tassels are especially cute! Thanks!
Pat Ackley says
The paper tassels are very cute!
Melanie Ann MacKenzie says
Brilliant use of paper to make adorable embellishments. Cheers.
Carmela says
Love that you used all paper for your embellishments. The paper bows are adorable and I love the confetti in the envelope! Such sweet looking packages.
lainey says
I never thought to use paper like this – thanks for sharing with us Rebecca!
Lisa S. says
Such great ways to use our paper supplies!
Joy Stagg says
fun fun fun stuff!!
Catherine Milne says
Love that dipping technique.
Deborah Rosenow says
Wow, what a great video! I want to do each and every idea you threw our way! My favorite is the easy tassel!
MandaLJ says
So many beautiful ideas! I really like the little confetti envelopes!
CathyL says
Thanks for these clever ideas, Rebecca!
Barbara Ghigliotty says
Such a fun project…Thanks so much for your inspiration!
S. Molinari says
Cute tassels! Love the way she dyed the paper too. Looks like some messy fun!
Pat Whitley says
Fun, fun, fun. Want to try these!
Lisascreativeniche says
These are so happy and bright! I love them!
Lori B says
The paper tassels were so fun to make. Thanks Rebecca for a great video & wonderful tips. Love the details you put into your projects.
Sandye Curry says
Although I liked all, I especially love the dyed die cuts! They seem like a good addition to my paper crafting.
Helen F. says
Rebecca made some sweet projects with paper. I especially like the die cuts colored with re-inkers 🙂
Amanda says
Love the confetti envelope! So easy and so cute! I’m also loving the tassel. I couldn’t find tassel caps, but I’ll work on something. And I’m excited by the ease of the ombre effect.
Mimi R says
WOW, wonderful techniques! I’m going to have to try some of those!
Betty N says
Awesome group of embellishments! Lots of great ideas!
Dawn @Petals.Paper.SimpleThymes says
This was my first time to create paper embellishments for gift wrapping. It was such a fun Challenge, Rebecca! Making a paper tassel was so relaxing! ?
Jen shears says
I love making my own embellies! These are so fun!
Patti says
LOVE this challenge! I can’t wait to give it a try : ) Thank you for the wonderful ideas and for the chance to win!
Patti
Patty says
Love all the cute ideas.
Krissie says
Wow, what a wonderful challenge. The paper embellishments are awesome.
Ann says
Love seeing everyone’s projects. Wishing I had some time to play too.
Pat from sd says
Oh my! Cute confetti envelope and paper bows!
Nancy Penir says
Rebecca, this project was so much fun! Love what you did. And always love your posts and projects. You’re so clever! Thank you for all the inspiration!
Renee says
Adorable!
Leigh Penner says
Very pretty packaging and creative ideas!
Colleen Howell says
Wow, so many great ways to decorate packages with our paper, stamps and dies. I am going to have to do this challenge for sure, thanks. Loved everything you did!
Virginia P says
I’ve never dyed paper, but looks like fun!
Lisa R. says
Making paper tassels is a great idea. A fun detail to decorate a gift. Thanks, Rebecca!
Tracy L. says
What a fun project, I love to add a tassel to things.
Teddra says
Confetti and tassels add so much fun to packaging. Thanks for the inspiration!
Dennisonka says
Very crafty! Adorable tassels and sweet little bows. Thanks for inspiring!!!
erin says
What fun ideas! Who knew the scraps could be so handy.
Debs says
I had a lot of fun with this challenge. I didn’t have tassel covers so just wrapped paper around the top…worked fine. Thank you!
Jamie Greene says
Love the tassels and I really love how you died the paper die cuts, they turned out awesome!
Lori Lehanne says
Very cute ideas!
Janet Ingraham says
So festive. I’ve done several hand made paper bows before but they always turned out so bulky where attached to paper. Now I know what to do. Thank you
Sandy Dayhoff says
Such a fabulous touch with a lot of pizzazz!!
Laraine Randall says
Such great ideas! Love them all!
Linda Craig says
I never thought of bows from thin strips of paper. I want to try them. Never really dressed up packaging with embellishments and will have to try it some time.
Donna Gourley says
Thanks for these ideas using thin paper strips. I will have to try some of these ideas again sometime.
jan metcalf says
Love your fun colors and tried to go outside my comfort zone with brighter color paper. Thanks for the inspiration!
Kim Maxwell says
Who knew you could create such amazing embellishments from paper!! Wow can’t wait to give this a try! Thanks for sharing!
Imke Ludwig says
I like the paper strip bow – great way to use paper scraps !
Erin S says
Love the tassels and other ideas for making your own embellishments.
Becca Yahrling says
All the embellishments are fun. I love the tassels! The possibilities really are endless in what we can make.
Kate says
I just love the paper tassels and bows. Can’t wait to give my decorated gift box at Christmas.
Tracy A says
I love the little vellum confetti envelopes. They are so fun.
Paula e. says
I enjoy wrapping presents and making embellishments. Love those paper tassels!
Leslie L. says
I think I would be most likely to use the paper bows but I do like the tassels too.
Janet W says
I will have to try to find some tassel caps so I can try these! Have made them with thread and yarn but never thought of using paper!!
Jeni says
As a quiller, I love making accessories out of paper & am no stranger to fringing paper by hand. Can’t wait to find some tassel caps & give these a try.
Angela Person says
So many amazing ideas to use and admire. Thanks for all these great paper techniques.
LaFaunB says
I love the ideas for personalizing gift wrap! I especially liked the paper tassels and the confetti envelope.
Dana Kirby says
So many great ideas!! Your presentation is always gorgeous!!
PT says
Thanks for sharing the awesome paper embellishments you can create with paper!
Betsy L. says
Those paper tassels are so cute!!! The colors Rebecca chose are super fun!
Annette Snyder says
I love the paper tassels!!! So pretty!!
Jennifer Thompson says
Fun embellishments! I’m going to make some confetti envelopes to send in some birthday cards.
Vicki Finger says
I love these little tassels! How much fun are these!
Olga V. says
Oh, the paper tassels! Love them dearly! Thank you for inspiration, Rebecca!
merryf says
oh my gosh, this is all so so charming! Thanks, Rebecca, for all this inspiration!
Mary says
Fabulous ideas! The ombre leaves are wonderful!
MelissaF says
Super cute embellishments, love the tassels and bows! They add so much to a project and great to use up scraps!
Betty D Wright says
So cool to make your own embellishments!
Nancy M says
The paper-strip bows are so cute. I cannot wait to add them to a project.
Victoria Nelson says
Such unique ideas that pack a big punch for packaging! I had fun trying the paper tassels!
Luanne Ford says
How clever! I would never thought to make tassels from paper!
kim says
I absolutely love the tassels!!
Karyn says
Such cute embellishments!! I love those tassels!!!
Karyn says
Not sure if my comment posted.
I just want to say such fabulous inspiration here!
Ruth C says
I just love those little tassels! So many inspiring ideas to choose from!
angie b says
We loved this challenge! Great start!
AOK says
Great challenge. I am now hooked on paper tassels!
Sue in Grapevine says
I love the little tassels & want to also try them w/felt.
erin says
I have drawers of scraps… great ideas.
D.Ann C says
I really want to try that dye dipped paper! How cool to adapt the traditional anniversaries for PTI’s 10th!
Marilyn in Michigan says
Cute projects!
Carrie Crafts says
2017 SAF was THE event of all crafting events! I loved that there were 3 days of fun crafty activity! I managed to complete 14 of the 21 challenges. SO MUCH FUN!! Thank you for putting on such an amazing event!!
Julie says
I’m in love with those little paper tassels!
Angela W says
These paper tassels are such a fun idea! I didn’t get to do this challenge in the timeline given, but I will definitely come back to this idea sometime!
Kristie H says
Love everyone’s fun take on using paper as embellishments. Great ideas!
Sharon D says
Love the colors! Thanks for all the great embellishment ideas!
josiane says
The embellishments are so cute. Since I love shaker cards, my favorite is the confetti envelopes. Can’t wait to make some of my own.