Nevia Ortiz of @NeviNinaYCreations show us her easy (and useful) technique for Laminating Italian Metallic Crepe Paper with a series of video tutorials. The resultant "double-sided" sheets allow crepe paper artists to then create with their own custom pieces... the variations are tremendous!
Thank you, Nevia!
Angela from `Flores para siempre´ (@flores.para.siempre) sent us this wonderful (and hungry) video tutorial as part of our Halloween DIY contest... We love it and hope you will try it yourself as part of your Halloween decor this year! (dig that spooky background music ;-o ...
Paper used:
Carte Fini - 180 grams - Color 584 - Bunny Eye
Take a look at this fun and beautiful Halloween pumpkin embellishment from Ka Kei (Instagram: @khakigami). Her step-by-step tutorial (with detailed pics!) describes who to make gerberas, roses, rose buds and leaves!
Great inspiration for Thanksgiving as well!...
Thank you Ka Kei!!!
Colors used:
180g - 602 Black
180g - 17E6 Intense Orange Holand
180g - 593 Plum (Purple)
140g - 786 Ruby Red
Just in time for Halloween... Our local, talented paper artist, Roya has provided us a fun crepe paper project that can be used as a costume headpiece or even a decorative wreath!
We hope you try it!
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Ciao!
Here is a super-easy (but dramatic) use for 180 gram Metallic Italian Crepe Paper!
Sylvie Ashton, of Leaves and Petal Crafts (@leavesandpetalcrafts), shares her instructions and templates to make these cute home decorations. Love it!!!
Thank you Sylvie 😃
We received this seasonal video tutorial from Inga Ilze Peterson (Instagram: @ingailzepeterson). Learn how to make a pumpkin with Italian 180g crepe paper from Carte Fini.
The pumpkin made in the video tutorial uses papers in Peach 17A/5 and Mint Green 565. Try making one with Candy Corn Nuance 576/9 or other color combinations for a stunning holiday pumpkin display!... enjoy.
Thanks Inga!
Can we ever have enough Valentine's Day projects? Nope!
Dana Tezanos-Pinto of @TheFloweringTable shares her her wonderful and unique tutorial that lends itself well to this romantic holiday. Truth be told though, we can see this DIY as a launching pad for year-around variations using varying colors and materials.
Here's a great idea and fun project for all of you crepe paper flower artists and crafters! @KellyPastorek walks us through her DIY project that uses all of those crepe paper "scraps" that you inevitably are left with after every project! Follow along as Kelly shows you her technique using these scraps and a bit of Mod Podge to create her decorative "Stained Glass" Hearts just in time for Valentines Day.
Thank you Kelly!
Roya Heshmaty of Roya's Creationshas shared her beautiful, giant crepe paper peony with us... Just in time for Valentine's Day!
It is such a wonderful feeling to celebrate "LOVE". Roya is so glad to bring you the joy of making a beautiful giant peony for the one you love. Have fun!
Take a look at these whimsical crepe paper gnomes. Johanna Oliver of @black_tree_designs (Instagram) shows us, step-by-step, how to create these cute lil' guys in her video tutorial.
"... You can make them any size you want and they’ll make beautiful gift tags, place settings, tree ornaments or to decorate your mantle..."