Anna Griffin creates a page with softness of color and pattern reminiscent of a baby's blanket. This project is a great way to highlight a favorite candid photo or portrait of baby. Materials: A variety of patterned paper in (similar) soft shades
1 sheet of solid coordinating paper, 11" x 11-1/4"
Foam tape
Re-positionable tape
Craft knife
Mat with grid
Archival glue
Satin ribbon corners
Satin bow with tail
5" x 4" or 6" x 5" photograph
- Begin by cutting patterned paper into 1" x 11" strips.
- Then, using gridded mat to guide placement (figure A), begin weaving strips. Create a corner with one horizontal strip and a vertical strip of a different pattern. Use archival glue to adhere vertical strip over the horizontal strip. Secure the corner to mat with small piece of tape.
- Next, adhere next vertical strip under the horizontal strip (figure B). Begin alternating strips and weave over and under until page is completely woven.
- When page is completely woven, add satin ribbon corners (figure C) to embellish and protect quilted page corners.
- Mount page to solid 11" x 11-1/4" paper.
- Crop baby photo to fit die-cut frame.
- Cut slot in top of frame and feed tail of satin bow through. The tail should extend below the back surface of the frame, with the bow embellishing top of framed photo.
- Adhere frame to page (figure D).
- Use foam tape to add journaling and a special quote done on coordinating paper (figure E).
Die-cuts/templates provided by Ellison Craft & Design. For more information about Ellison, see Resources. Click here for DIY's Scrapbooking Glossary.
RESOURCES :
The Art and Craft of Paper Making : Step-By-Step Instructions
Model: 1887374248
Author: Sophie Dawson
Paper Art: The Complete Guide to Papercraft Techniques
Model: 0823038408
Author: Diane Maurer-Mathison and Jennifer Phillippoff
(1997)
Watson-Guptill Publications
Website: www.watsonguptill.com
Papermaking Techniques Book: Over 50 Techniques for Making and Embellishing Handmade Papers
Model: 1581802099
Author: John Plowman and Kath Russon
(2001)
F & W Publications Inc. (North Light and Betterway Books, Story Press, Popular Woodworking Books)
Website: www.fwpublications.com
The Art of Handmade Paper and Collage: Transforming the Ordinary Into the Extraordinary
Model: 1564771583
Author: Cheryl Stevenson
(1998)
Martingale & Co. / That Patchwork Place
Website: www.martingale-pub.com
Die-Cuts and Templates (Ellison Craft & Design)
Cropping and cutting system are not available
Ellison
Website: www.ellison.com
Decorative Papers
Anna Griffin Inc.
Website: www.annagriffin.com
GUESTS :
Anna Griffin
Anna Griffin Inc.
Website: www.annagriffin.com
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