Category: Paper Crafts

Madhubani Bookmark – DIY

Madhubani Bookmark – DIY

As the love for Madhubani continues to grow, here is how you could make some classy bookmarks designed the Madhubani way. Following is a tutorial on making madhubani bookmarks…

May 13, 2013 | 2 Comments More
Bunch of Quilled Flowers – DIY

Bunch of Quilled Flowers – DIY

In this project, we attempt to make a wall hanging of quilled flowers and leaves in a simple and elegant pattern. Quilling strips in Orange, Off white and green have been primarily used for this work.

May 5, 2013 | 2 Comments More
Newspaper Basket DIY

Newspaper Basket DIY

This newspaper basket DIY shows you how to weave a basket out of newspaper strips. A cool up-cycling project that can be done by kids too! All you need is some old newspapers, thin cardboard, scissors and glue.

So shall we begin?

April 7, 2013 | 0 Comments More
Quilling Hearts Tutorial

Quilling Hearts Tutorial

A few types of quilling hearts have been showcased here. This is just an idea of the various patterns one could do with the quilling technique. Quilling heart patterns can be done by fringing and crimping the strips too. These quilling shapes can be used in making accessories, as embellishment on cards and more!

January 29, 2013 | 0 Comments More
Patterned Card Heart Cake Toppers – DIY

Patterned Card Heart Cake Toppers – DIY

Quick to make heart cake toppers can add more charm to your Valentines day celebrations! These toppers are made using patterned cards and mounted on toothpicks.

January 22, 2013 | 0 Comments More
Floral Embellishments Christmas Card

Floral Embellishments Christmas Card

Handmade Christmas card made using card stock, patterned card, floral embellishments and paper quilling strips.

November 28, 2012 | 0 Comments More
Yellow Green Handmade Christmas Card

Yellow Green Handmade Christmas Card

Here is a handmade Christmas card made using patterned card, card stock and paper strips for quilling. Small rhinestones have been used minimally for an extra bling. The colors are cheerful and that’s what I like about it!

November 23, 2012 | 6 Comments More
Quilling Flower and Bead Earrings – DIY

Quilling Flower and Bead Earrings – DIY

Bead earrings made with the typical five petal quilling flower in black and white – the colors that never go out of style! Basic beading and quilling techniques used in the DIY that follows.

November 22, 2012 | 1 Comment More
Quilling Poinsettia Ornament – DIY

Quilling Poinsettia Ornament – DIY

This tutorial shows how a quilling poinsettia ornament can be made to add charm to your Christmas tree. These adorable ornaments are pretty simple to make and are quilled using strips of paper.

November 11, 2012 | 1 Comment More
Hanging Ornaments Handmade Christmas Card

Hanging Ornaments Handmade Christmas Card

Here is a handmade christmas card made using red card stock as base. Patterned paper, glitter glue, rhinestones and sequins have been used to make this simple Christmas card.

November 9, 2012 | 0 Comments More
Quilling Leaves – Tutorial

Quilling Leaves – Tutorial

The technique of quilling leaves with paper strips has been shown. Leaves can be made in different patterns – here two such patterns are shown. The technique shown here is also used to make flowers and various other designs. Let’s see how to quill leaves…

October 25, 2012 | 0 Comments More
Handmade Diwali Card with a Diya Center

Handmade Diwali Card with a Diya Center

This is a handmade card for Diwali. Basic card making supplies such as card stock, pattern paper, glitter glue and few embellishments have been used to make this card. This Handmade Diwali Card can be made in little time and the design is hence suitable for making many cards in a short time.

October 15, 2012 | 7 Comments More
Paper Quilling Earrings – Floral Design

Paper Quilling Earrings – Floral Design

Tutorial to make a pair of quilling earrings made using strips of paper in a flower design. These earrings are made by tightly quiling the paper strips.

October 3, 2012 | 4 Comments More
How to make an Explosion Box

How to make an Explosion Box

Explosion Boxes are a combination of scrapbooks and cards which can be custom made to suit different occasions and celebrations. This is a tutorial which shows how to make an explosion box with two layers.

August 15, 2012 | 2 Comments More
Black N’ Cream Handmade Card

Black N’ Cream Handmade Card

The handmade card featured here is suitable for a wedding or engagement ceremony.

The primary embellishments used are pearls, die cut flowers and a chipboard corner. Black card stock has been used as the base.

August 7, 2012 | 0 Comments More
Crimped Quilling Earrings – Tutorial

Crimped Quilling Earrings – Tutorial

Quilling earrings can be made in various designs and present lot of possible design options. But since hoops are my favorite, this time I am going again with quilled hoop earrings – the difference being that crimped quilling strips are used for this pattern.

August 7, 2012 | 2 Comments More
Happiness – Turquoise Color handmade card

Happiness – Turquoise Color handmade card

This is a handmade card with the word ‘Happiness’ on it is a suitable card for various occasions. The turquoise color brings along with it a mood of cheer and happiness…

August 5, 2012 | 1 Comment More
Shades of Orange – Friendship day card

Shades of Orange – Friendship day card

Shown here is another friendship day card made with card stock, pattern paper and floral embellishments. Orange is the base shade of this card.

August 5, 2012 | 0 Comments More
For a Special Friend – Handmade Card

For a Special Friend – Handmade Card

A simple handmade card in shades of green for your friend.. The card is made primarily using card stock, pattern paper and embellishments in shades of green.

August 5, 2012 | 0 Comments More
Quilled Snowflakes

Quilled Snowflakes

This post here is my attempt at making a basic snowflake design using the technique of quilling. The quilled snowflake has been made using white quilling strips.

These snowflakes can also be easily turned into pendants.

July 24, 2012 | 0 Comments More
Quilled Friendship Day Card

Quilled Friendship Day Card

International Friendship day is celebrated on the First Sunday of August marking Friendship and Love. For this Friendship day, thought I’d make a simple yet colorful quilled card. Here is one such friendship day card made with quilled five petal flowers.

July 18, 2012 | 0 Comments More
Paper Roses Quilling

Paper Roses Quilling

This is a simple tutorial on paper roses quilling. You will need a paper strip and a slotted quilling tool to make these roses. This isn’t really an advanced technique, so even beginners could get this done quite easily.

May 14, 2012 | 1 Comment More
Vintage Lace Bookmark

Vintage Lace Bookmark

Different styles of  bookmarks can be made using cardstock. Shown here is a simple vintage style bookmark that can be made using lace and handmade paper. Few embellishments and glitter have also been used.

May 8, 2012 | 0 Comments More
How to Make Accordion Flowers

How to Make Accordion Flowers

Paper accordion flowers are one of the ‘really easy’ flowers to make. You can put these up as party decor, make a bouquet of these flowers or use them as embellishments on cards and gift wraps.

May 7, 2012 | 0 Comments More
Paddle Hand Fan – DIY

Paddle Hand Fan – DIY

This is the ‘how to’ on making a paddle hand fan using corrugated card board.

May 2, 2012 | 0 Comments More
Gift Boxes using Card stock – DIY

Gift Boxes using Card stock – DIY

Gift boxes can be done quickly from card stock using this simple technique. This technique is definitely age old, but nevertheless comes in handy every time around the holiday season.

April 30, 2012 | 0 Comments More
Pirate Eye Patch using Construction Paper – How To

Pirate Eye Patch using Construction Paper – How To

Pirate costumes are fun to make and can be easily done by kids. Here is how you can make a pirate eye patch using construction paper. This could be made for your kids’ Halloween party too.

April 23, 2012 | 3 Comments More
Quilled Mother’s Day Card

Quilled Mother’s Day Card

This is a quilled greeting card for Mother’s day. Quilling strips of different colors have been used and the word “MOM” has been quilled and glued on at the center of the card.

April 23, 2012 | 2 Comments More
Quilled Eyes Sketch

Quilled Eyes Sketch

Okay…., so there is nothing great about this work of mine (but then so, that’s the case with most of my works! :p ). Just got up and felt like quilling a pair of eyes and I here I am sharing them with you.

April 10, 2012 | 3 Comments More
Quilled Earrings with Pearl Drop

Quilled Earrings with Pearl Drop

A tutorial for an easy to make pair of quilled earrings is outlined here. You will need quilling strips, jump rings, earring hooks and two pearls to make this earring.

April 10, 2012 | 0 Comments More