My Artful Adventures - Paper Crafting

Paper Crafting

Paper crafting is at the heart of many of my creative adventures. Here you’ll find ideas, tutorials, and inspiration for projects like journals, mini albums, cards, and other paper creations. Whether you’re exploring new techniques or simply looking for something fun to make, these projects are designed to spark creativity and encourage you to play with paper.

Creating a Vintage-Inspired Mini Folio with Postcards & Pockets

May 20, 2026

Sometimes the best paper crafting projects start with a simple prompt—and then take on a life of their own. For this month’s Vintage Wednesday event … Read More

Vintage-style ephemera pieces including tickets, labels, tags, florals, and postage arranged on storage sheets for paper crafting organization.

See What You Have! Easy Ephemera Storage | Tiny Tuesday

May 19, 2026

If you love collecting ephemera for paper crafting, you probably know the struggle. Little boxes and packets can fill up fast. Before long, you may … Read More

Rolled layered paper ephemera made from scraps, map paper, tissue paper, and embellishments displayed on a craft desk.

Layered Paper Ephemera with Scraps & Texture

May 18, 2026

If you love using paper scraps, map pages, tissue paper, and layered textures in your journals and paper crafting projects, this easy ephemera idea is … Read More

Mixed media junk journal spread with map paper, music pages, tiny house embellishment, shaker window, sequins, and layered texture.

Mixed Media Texture Play in a Junk Journal

May 16, 2026

Creating Interactive Pages for a Friendship Journal Signature Sometimes the best mixed media sessions begin with only a loose plan, a handful of scraps, and … Read More

Hinged mini album with polka dot cover and folded spine binding shown in Mini Monday crafting tutorial

How to Make a Hinged Mini Album with a Simple Folded Spine

May 14, 2026May 4, 2026

Sometimes a small project is the perfect creative win! For this Mini Monday project, I made a little hinged mini album using leftover patterned paper … Read More

Photos of the creators on the junk team of the Friendship Journals on a Journey project in The Crafty Bunch facebook group.

Friendship Journals on a Journal | May 10

May 14, 2026April 30, 2026

I’ll be presenting in Friendship Journals on a Journey on May 10 2026. The event is hosted by Mama P’s Crafty Creations Facebook group and … Read More

handmade greeting card made with a floral paper napkin and layered green cardstock

Can You Make a Card with a Napkin?

April 30, 2026

Have you ever looked at a pretty paper napkin and thought… could I actually make a greeting card with that? Well, I decided to try … Read More

Altered file folder with vintage layered embellishments and lace details

Altered File Folder: A Vintage Transformation

April 29, 2026April 25, 2026

If you’ve ever wondered what you could create with a simple file folder, this altered file folder project might just inspire your next artful adventure. … Read More

watercolor fairy garden teacup using markers paper crafting

A Creative Watercolor Technique Using Markers

May 12, 2026April 23, 2026

If you’ve ever wanted to try watercoloring but felt a little intimidated by traditional paints, this is such a fun and approachable way to get … Read More

Embellished paper clips for junk journals made with lace, ribbon, buttons, and layered ephemera

Easy Embellished Paper Clips for Junk Journals

April 22, 2026

If you enjoy adding special handmade touches to your journal pages, these embellished paper clips are such a fun project to try. They are easy … Read More