8 Festive Holiday Paper Craft Tutorials

December 09, 2010 // kristen // 2 replies

Get your craft on with this collection of fantastic holiday tutorials for everything from paper wreaths to lovely, modern gift tags, super cool ornaments, and quilled holiday cards!

Above, clockwise from top left: DIY Modern Paper Ornaments from How About Orange (this is so neat!); beautiful Modern Pocket Gift Tags from Patricia Zapata at Good Look Cookbook; Toilet Paper Roll Wreath Ornaments from Michele Made Me (clever!) – via One Pretty Thing; Paper Star Garland from Martha Stewart; Quilled Holiday Cards from Ann Martin at CRAFT; DIY Paper Leaves Wreath from Brenna of Paper + Ink at Design*Sponge; How to Make Simple Gift Tags from Patricia Zapata (paper punch love); How to Make Holly Gift Tags from Caroline Stender for Martha Stewart

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Ho-ho-holiday Paper Crafts + Party Printables

December 09, 2010 // kristen // 1 replies

There are so many super cute printable holiday goodies available this year, so if you’re getting ready to throw a festive shindig and are looking for fun decorations, or if you’re looking for fun paper projects that you can do with the kids, then I think you’ll want to have a gander at these pretties:

Above, clockwise from top left: Funky Holiday Gift Wrap Kit from Paperglitter; Reindeer Ornaments and Retro Christmas Garland from Happythought; Gingerbread Christmas Cookie Party Printables from Frog Prince Paperie; Happy Holidays Collection from Anna and Blue Paperie; Let It Snow Christmas Party Printables from Paper Scissors Cake; Gingerbread House Craft from Paper & Cake

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Free Thanksgiving Printables Roundup

November 22, 2010 // kristen // 2 replies

I can’t believe that Thanksgiving is this week! Where in the world did November (the entire fall season, actually) go? Even though I’m in disbelief that the holiday is this week, I’m definitely looking forward to all of the great food, as well as a little bit of a break before I start into Christmas baking, decorating, and greeting card list making.

If you’re looking for some great, last minute Thanksgiving ideas and details for your holiday table, then this is the roundup for you. Thanks to all of the talented creatives who have shared these free Thanksgiving cupcake toppers, napkin rings, place cards, invites, and more!

Above, clockwise from top left:

* Thanksgiving thank you cards and tent cards by Laura Macchia for The Sweetest Occasion (patterned labels are available, as well)

* Damask drink flags/cupcake flags by Lindi from Love the Day for Catch My Party (tent cards, favor tags, and favor labels also available)

* A wonderful idea from Silverbox Creative – Thankful printables on which you can write what you’re thankful for this year. Turn them into napkin rings, or create a thankful chain with the kids while dinner is cooking.

* Falling Leaves printable flat cards and place cards in a lovely fall palette from Erin Vale

* Fun and bright “Grateful Mod” party printables from Hostess with the Mostess. The set includes Fill-in Invitations, Napkin Rings/Vase Wraps, Place Cards, Square Favor Tags, Cupcake Toppers/Party Circles, Bottle Labels, Drink Tags, Paper Patterns, and Party Embellishments … all for free!

* Super cute printable Thanksgiving invitations, envelopes, menus, folded cards, and much, much more from Paper Glitter

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Large Scale Origami Installations

November 15, 2010 // kristen // 0 replies

If only I saw decorations this inspiring at any of the local malls, then I might go more often! Emily from Paper Tiger Press sent over these jaw-droppingly beautiful, large-scale origami art installations that she spotted on a visit to the Siam Paragon Mall in Bangkok. They give so much life and color to the space that they’re in, and I hope that you find them as inspiring as I do.

P.S. I’m also excited to hear that Emily is spreading the letterpress love to Singapore, where she founded her country’s only letterpress studio, Paper Tiger Press. Go, Emily! You can check out some of the gorgeous letterpress wedding invitations that Emily has designed in the Paper Tiger Press portfolio.

images from Emily Loke / Paper Tiger Press

Gosh & Golly 3D Paper Mobiles & Wall Art

November 01, 2010 // kristen // 3 replies

What better way to add a little sunshine to your Monday morning than with these bright and cheerful three dimensional paper decorations by Gosh & Golly? They make their dimensional paper mobiles and wall art to order, and the pieces can be made with custom colors to coordinate with nurseries, bedrooms, offices, or wherever you’d like to hang them to add color and playfulness.