CRAFTING TIP OF THE WEEK (#37) PUFFY PAPER!

Hello Bloggers.

This week I want to share how you can stuff paper to make party favors, home decor or embellishments with more dimension which can make your projects pop.

To make something stuffed you can use filling, batting, cotton or cellophane. The cellophane is fun because when you squish the stuffed item it is like a feast for the senses. It will crackle and feel fun at your fingertips.





So in a few easy steps here's what you do:

1- Obtain a pair of mirror-image designs onto the craft paper of your choice.
2- Cut out the designs and either sew them together back to back, adhere or use a stapler to emulate sewn stitches leaving a small opening for the stuffing.
3- Fill your design with your stuffing of choice.
4- Sew, adhere or staple the images closed & you're done.
You can decorate it further with glitter, paint or ribbons.

"Stuffed or puffy" items would be great as table decor, party favors or embellishments for cards & scrapbook pages.

Here is one I made: It's a puffy heart which I used colored staples to put together instead of stitching.




Happy Crafting!