Paper & wrapping
A paper rosette with even folds
Even pleats and enough strip length help a paper rosette open into a balanced circle.
Paper & wrapping
Fold, cut and assemble envelopes, boxes and paper details.
Paper & wrapping
A paper chain with tidy joins
Similar strip widths and fully bonded overlaps give a paper chain a more even appearance.
Paper & wrapping
Paper leaves for a table arrangement
A folded center and a few changes in size give simple paper leaves enough variety for a table display.
Paper & wrapping
Simple paper flowers from layered shapes
Layer simple petal shapes to make a paper flower without building a heavy lump at its center.
Paper & wrapping
A small tissue-paper pompom
Open tissue layers gradually; pulling harder is rarely the answer when a pompom catches.
Paper & wrapping
Make consistent accordion folds
Consistent accordion folds come from reliable reference marks rather than repeated guesswork.
Paper & wrapping
A reusable stencil from cardstock
A cardstock stencil lasts longer when its bridges stay intact and paint stays off the underside.
Paper & wrapping
Cut smooth curves from paper
Turn the paper through the cut instead of forcing your wrist to trace every curve.
Paper & wrapping
Cut a window into a greeting card
Plan the border, backing and picture before cutting a window into a card front.