scrapbook paper Archive

  • Birdhouses decorated with scrapbook paper

    Birdhouses decorated with scrapbook paper

    Unfinished wood birdhouses are really easy and fun to decorate.   I let my grandkids paint the roof and bottom and since they are going to be covered with scrapbook paper it doesn’t matter if they get paint all over.  There are so many different papers to choose from so you can do almost [...]

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  • Polka dot candle cover for Halloween.

    Polka dot candle cover for Halloween.

    This polka dot candle cover is made with scrapbook paper and laced up with orange ribbon. I used a battery operated candle for this project but I also cover real candles in this way. However, when I do, I ALWAYS watch it  very carefully and NEVER, EVER, leave it unattended. (Both of my brothers were [...]

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  • Halloween clothespins made with scrapbook paper

    Halloween clothespins made with scrapbook paper

    We have our house on the market so I am trying to keep personal photos down to a minimum but I love looking at them every day. I came up with this idea so that I can display a lot of pictures but can also remove them quickly when necessary. I like to display [...]

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  • Picture frame decorated with scrapbook paper

    Picture frame decorated with scrapbook paper

    I used scrapbooking paper to cover this wooden frame and then added butterflies that I cut from another piece of scrapbooking paper. Then I added a book plate and printed a phrase on my printer to insert. The entire cost was less than $5.00 and only took about an hour to make. Materials: wooden frame (I [...]

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  • Ho Ho Ho garland made from scrapbook paper and adhesive backed words.

    Ho Ho Ho garland made from scrapbook paper and adhesive backed words.

    These Ho Ho Ho decorations were made from some adhesive backed words that I found in the scrapbook section at Hobby Lobby. They also had other words like Snow, Joy, etc..  and I used cardstock paper for the background. Materials: adhesive backed words purchased in scrapbook section cardstock paper garland lights santa’s or other decor that corresponds to the words [...]

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  • Scrapbook paper cover for pillar candle.

    Scrapbook paper cover for pillar candle.

    This is a great way to salvage an old candle or to use a good one that is just the wrong color.  Because it’s made with scrapbook paper you can use this same idea for any holiday or for a  birthday party etc…  Just remember, NEVER leave a candle burning when you leave or when [...]

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  • Rusted Halloween candle can

    Rusted Halloween candle can

    This candle can is made from an ordinary can and some scrapbook paper.  It’s very quick and easy. Materials: one ordinary can one sheet of scrapbook paper glue rust kit (I got mine at Wal Mart but they sell them at Home Depot and Lowes)    Step 1. Using your rust kit spray can with primer. Step 2. After primer dries dab on the [...]

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  • Simple wooden heart necklace with gift box for Valentines Day.

    Simple wooden heart necklace with gift box for Valentines Day.

    This is a simple and fun project for Valentines Day.  I made these for my grandaughters in less than an hour.  There are endless possibilities for decorating these and you can make them as simple or as intricate as you like.  The girls loved their necklaces but loved the boxes even more! This would be [...]

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  • Hearts on a string.  A valentines day project.

    Hearts on a string. A valentines day project.

    I made this project to compliment the hearts in a frame.  This is another quick and easy project that looks great as a valentines day decoration. Materials: wooden hearts scrapbook paper glue twine Step 1. Trace hearts onto the papers you have chosen.  I like  paper that has a patchwork look because it gives you numerous patterns for the [...]

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  • Valentines Day Crafts – Wooden Hearts Shadowbox – Easy Project

    Valentines Day Crafts – Wooden Hearts Shadowbox – Easy Project

    Â Â This is another easy project that can be used to decorate for Valentines day. I used a graduation tassel frame but you could use almost any type of deep frame or shadowbox. I also used scrapbook paper because there are so many different colors and patterns to choose from. Materials: scrapbook paper wooden hearts shadowbox frame glue [...]

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