Many people enjoy crafting with paper. It is readily available, doesn't cost much,
and no super special talents are needed. Anyone can be a paper crafter. Here is
a list of favorite paper craft techniques!
01 Scrapbooking
Scrapbooking is the art of saving memories in hard copy. Scrapbookers are people that love their families and friends and treasure those relationships. Scrappers place photos into blank albums and embellish them with artwork and journaling, as a way of preserving precious memories.
Although people have been creating scrapbooks since the 15th century, it did not develop as an industry until 1980. Today, even people that are artistically challenged can enjoy making scrapbooks. Thousands of scrapbook supplies and embellishments may be purchased at any craft store, making it easy for anyone to create a lovely scrapbook layout.
Scrapbooking is not only a method to preserve memories for future generations but also a creative outlet. Scrapbookers frequently gather at scrapbook "crops" where they share tips, tricks and socialize as well. Local craft stores often sponsor cropping events.
02 Card-Making
People have been exchanging greeting cards for hundreds of years, but
it wasn't until recently that handmade greeting cards have become a craft
industry phenomenon. Birthday cards are the most popular greeting cards,
followed by Christmas cards. Receiving a handmade card is a special gift,
because of the time and effort someone spent making it. It lets the recipient
know just how much you care about them.
03 Paper Flowers
Decorative flowers made from paper are beautiful. The best thing about paper
flowers is that they don't die. Paper flowers can look like the real thing or be
fantasy, depending on what type of paper one uses. Many people make paper
flowers for their weddings, and they look beautiful. Paper flowers also may be
incorporated into home decor. Paper flower making is a craft that is not limited
by age, both young and old can enjoy the art of paper flower making.