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.

Shaker element for journal pages made with a window envelope and tiny beads

Shaker Element for Journal Pages | Tiny Tuesday Tutorial

March 17, 2026

If you’re looking for a fun way to add a little movement and interest to your journal pages, this shaker element is such a playful … Read More

Printable village buildings and scene pages from the Village Creative Series for journals, cards, and paper crafting

The Village Creative Series: Printables for Paper Crafting

March 14, 2026March 14, 2026

Small towns hold big stories. Over the past few months, I’ve been quietly building something that has become one of my favorite creative playgrounds — … Read More

no sew tab bound envelope journal made with envelopes and ribbon

No-Sew Tab-Bound Envelope Journal | Tiny Tuesday

March 17, 2026March 10, 2026

This week’s Tiny Tuesday project shows how to create a no-sew tab-bound envelope journal using just a few envelopes and simple supplies. This technique creates … Read More

Distress Ink vs Distress Oxide swatches showing oxidized color reaction with water

Distress Ink vs Distress Oxide – What’s the Difference?

March 12, 2026March 3, 2026

If you’ve ever wondered about the difference between Distress Ink vs Distress Oxide, you’re not alone. This question comes up all the time in the … Read More

Glue gun wax seals with a house stamp on parchment paper (what I learned)

Glue Gun Wax Seals: What I Learned | Tiny Tuesday

March 14, 2026February 17, 2026

Wax seals are one of those little details that can instantly elevate a paper project — journals, folios, happy mail, envelopes… all of it. And … Read More

Tiny Tuesday: 1 Sheet Wonder Mini Album

March 12, 2026February 10, 2026

Welcome back to Tiny Tuesday here at My Artful Adventures! Today’s project is another 1 sheet wonder, and this one is all about simple folds, … Read More

One Sheet Wonder Mini Album

March 12, 2026February 3, 2026

Sometimes the simplest projects are the most fun — and this One Sheet Wonder mini album is one of those go-to paper crafts I come … Read More

Paper crafting project featuring a blue mailbox graphic, layered envelopes, and multiple hidden pockets on a kraft mat background.

Envelope Tuck Spots Without Bulk | Tiny Tuesday

March 12, 2026January 20, 2026

One of my favorite things about paper projects is discovering what’s hidden once you start opening, flipping, and tucking things away. In this Tiny Tuesday … Read More

6x6 handmade mini album with floral butterfly cover and folded interior panels, shown open and closed for a Tiny Tuesday tutorial.

6×6 Mini Album with Clever Folds – Tiny Tuesday

March 12, 2026January 13, 2026

Sometimes the most satisfying paper crafting projects are the ones that look impressive but are built from a smart, repeatable base. In this week’s Tiny … Read More

Never-ending paper folio with accordion folds, shown closed and opened, from a Tiny Tuesday paper crafting project.

Never-Ending Folio Tutorial | Tiny Tuesday Paper Craft Project

March 12, 2026January 5, 2026

Sometimes a paper project looks simple… until you see it in action. In this Tiny Tuesday tutorial, I’m sharing a clever little never-ending folio that … Read More