If your craft room is overflowing with a plethora of tools, paper scraps, and everyday crafting bric-a-brac, the last thing you want to do is add more fuel to the disorganized fire by adding inspirational or educational references. That’s why we’ve put together this list of more than 130 digital resources for paper crafters – so you can keep your craft space organized (or at least slightly less disorganized) without adding a fresh deluge of books and printed resources.
Whether you’re searching for the perfect paper, inspiration, or technique tutorials, we’ve got you covered.
Techniques
Add some new techniques to your crafting repertoire! Find our tips and favorite tutorials for the most common crafting techniques.
7 Super Simple Stamping Techniques
Step up your stamping game with seven unique stamping tutorials! Learn how to grid stamp, bleach stamp, or even create a cracked glass effect using tools you probably already have in your crafting tool kit.
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4 Ways to Emboss Like A Boss
Add dimension to your paper crafts with these easy embossing techniques. Find great techniques you can use to take your paper crafts to the next level (literally), whether or not you have embossing supplies like powder or a heat gun.
Read the full post: 4 Ways to Emboss Like A Boss
18 Stenciling Techniques
Stenciling is one of the most versatile crafting techniques, and it’s a fantastic way to add layers and dimension to your designs without requiring a ton of effort. Take a look at 18 of our favorite stenciling techniques.
Read the full post: 18 Stenciling Tips & Techniques
Folding Paper
How hard can folding paper be? Not hard at all, if you know the best way to do it. Get the score on folding paper.
Read the full post: Know the Score…on Folding Paper
Layering Paper
Layering paper is one of the simplest ways to add texture to your designs and paper crafts. So forget boring, one-dimensional designs, and check out our tips for layering paper.
Read the full post: How To Layer Paper Like A Pro
Hand Lettering
Sometimes your designs and paper crafts need a more personal, artistic touch. Hand lettering is the perfect way to personalize your project.
Read the full post: Hand Lettering 101
References
There’s more to choosing paper than you might think! We can help you understand paper weight, finish, size, and coating – all things you need to consider when purchasing paper.
How To Pick the Perfect Paper for Any Project
Use our visual guide to choosing the perfect paper for any project.
Paper Weight
What’s the difference between cover weight and text weight paper? Find out using our handy paper weight chart.
Paper Finishes
Get the skinny on popular paper finishes and help choose the right one for your project.
Read the full post: All About Paper Finishes
How To Choose the Right Paper Size
No sheet is created equal! Learn how to choose the right paper size for your project.
Understanding Basis vs. Grammage Weight
They aren’t as complicated as you might think! Learn the difference.
Coated versus Uncoated Paper
Learn the difference between coated and uncoated paper and when you should use each.
Read the full post: Coated versus Uncoated Paper
Tools
Add some new tools to your paper crafting toolbox! Check out our free templates, paper project suggestions, and paper calculators.
36 Free Project Templates
Download free printable templates for 36 different paper projects, for everything from greeting cards to resumes to wedding invitations.
16 Paper Project Recommendations
Not sure which paper is right for your project? We’ve got the answer.
Convert Grammage Weight to Basis Weight
Convert grammage weight to basis weight using our calculator, and if you don’t know what grammage weight and basis weight are, you can find that out too.
Convert Basis Weight to Grammage Weight
Just in case you want to convert in the other direction.
How Many Pieces Can You Fit per Sheet?
If you’re cutting a sheet of paper into smaller pieces, this calculator is the quickest and easiest way for you to figure out how many pieces you can fit on each sheet of paper.
Paper Quantity Estimator
Not sure how much paper you need? Use our paper quantity estimator.
Scrapbooking
We can help you capture your cherished memories in a beautiful, timeless way. Find layout inspiration, get journaling tips, and more with our best scrapbooking resources.
The Art of Journaling
Journaling helps your scrapbook layouts evoke the feelings and memories you and your loved ones felt when you experienced the moment captured on the page. Get our tips for adding evocative journaling to your scrapbook layouts.
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Printing Photos
Your photos are the centerpiece of any scrapbook layout, so make sure you print them on the right photography paper. We can help you choose.
Read the full article: Project Pointers: Photography
Layout Inspiration: The Grid Technique
Allie Stewart at Magical Messes shares how you can use a simple technique to create a beautiful layout.
Read the full post: Paper Crafter Showcase: The Grid Technique
Pocket Pages
Give your scrapbook pages a complete makeover! Try using this pocket pages technique, shared by Ashley Newell from Paper Suite.
Read the full post: Paper Crafter Showcase: Pocket Pages
Layout Inspiration: A Day At The Beach
Capture those summer memories with this lovely beach day scrapbook layout.
Read the full post: A Day At The Beach Scrapbook Layout
Card Making
A homemade card beats a store-bought greeting card any time. Personalize your correspondence, get ready for the holidays, and find card-making inspiration below.
Free Downloadable Greeting Card Templates
Easily print templates for homemade greeting cards at home using these free downloadable templates.
Holiday Cards Project Pointers
Get ready for the holiday season with our tips and tricks for creating and sending beautiful holiday cards to all of your loved ones.
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Stationery Project Pointers
Everyone loves receiving mail! Surprise your loved ones with a handwritten missive. Take a look at our favorite stationery suggestions.
Read the full post: Project Pointers: Stationery
Using Translucent Envelopes
Translucent envelopes put a unique spin on an old classic, and they’re perfect for any occasion. Get inspired by this craft showcase.
Read the full post: Halloween Snail Mail Printables with Translucent Envelopes
5 DIY Ways to Embellish Notecards
A blank notecard is like a blank canvas! Dress it up with 5 easy embellishment tips from Paper & Stitch.
Read the full post: 5 Easy Ways to Embellish Notecards and Greeting Cards
12 Inspiring Cards You Can Make At Home
Don’t get hung up on finding the perfect seasonally inspired card! Check out these lovely card design ideas and get our tips for customizing them for any occasion.
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Paper Quilling Inspiration
Paper quilling looks so intricate that you’d never guess how easy it is. Simply learn how to create a couple of basic shapes, and you can quill any design you set your mind to. Here’s some great inspiration:
Quilled Party Invitation
The quilled elements in this party invitation play on a seaside theme to create a whimsical (though impressive) invitation no guest could say no to. Learn how to make your own quilled invitation – we promise it’s easy.
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Quilled Flower Card
This quilled flower uses basic heart shapes to create a simple but elegant greeting card that’s perfect for any occasion. Follow this tutorial to learn how to make your own.
Read the full post: Quilled Flower Card
Fonts
Choosing a font is one of the biggest decisions paper crafters face, and with all the options out there, it’s no wonder crafters get lost in the labyrinth of font styles. Good news – we’re here to help!
Choosing a Typeface
Get our tips for choosing the perfect typeface (or typefaces!) for your craft project.
Read the full post: Dos and Don’ts for Choosing a Typeface
Comic Sans – Good or Bad?
Is Comic Sans really that bad? Yes and no. Read our post on Comic Sans to get the scoop.
Read the full post: Comic Sans: Is It Really That Bad?
Weddings
Planning a wedding is a uniquely stressful experience, especially if you’re doing it yourself! Our wedding resources will make the planning process a little easier.
Choosing Wedding Fonts
Choosing a font scheme for your wedding can be just as difficult as picking a dress, but our tips and suggestions should make the process much easier!
Read the full post: Tips for Choosing Wedding Fonts
Wedding Color Palettes
Your color palette sets the tone for your entire event. If you need a little inspiration, check out our favorite seasonal and themed wedding color palettes.
Read the full post: The Perfect Palette: Wedding Color Collections [Infographic]
Wedding Invitation Templates
Make creating your own wedding invitations even easier with our free downloadable wedding invitation templates.
DIY Wedding Invitations
Weddings can be expensive, and creating your own invitations is an easy way to cut down on costs. Ready our tips for creating and sending your own invitations.
Read the full post: I Do…It Yourself: DIY Wedding Invitations
Whimsical Weddings
See our favorite whimsical fonts, papers, and color palettes and get inspired for your whimsical wedding.
Read the full post: Featured Wedding Themes: Whimsical Weddings
Modern Romantic Weddings
Add a little romance to an already romantic day with our favorite romantic fonts, colors, and papers.
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Art Deco Weddings
Party at Gatsby’s! Add some vintage flair to your wedding and recall the classic elegance of the 1920s with these fonts, paper suggestions, and color palettes.
Read the full post: Featured Wedding Themes: Art Deco Weddings
Traditional Weddings
These classic fonts, papers, and colors are perfect for any wedding.
Read the full post: Featured Wedding Themes: Traditional Weddings
Holidays & Occasions
We’ve got you covered for all the major holidays and occasions, whether you’re decorating, getting into the holiday spirit, or creating the perfect DIY gift for a loved one.
Birth Announcements
Celebrate the arrival of your newest family member the traditional way by sending paper birth announcements to your closest loved ones! Learn what to include in your birth announcements and find great paper suggestions.
Read the full post: Project Pointers: Birth Announcements
Mother’s Day
Give Mom the day she deserves with our favorite DIY decorations and gifts.
Read the full post: 11 Last Minute Mother’s Day Ideas
Father’s Day
Celebrate Dad in style with these easy paper crafts, cards, and decorations.
Read the full post: 5 Father’s Day DIYs
Father’s Day DIY Pop Art
Hang something bright on the wall for Dad’s special day. Check out this great DIY Father’s Day pop art over on Paper & Stitch.
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4th of July
Get into the patriotic spirit with these simple but stunning paper decorations and 4th of July activities.
Read the full post: 10 Fourth of July DIYs
Back to School
Back to school is probably one of the best times of the year – though your kids might disagree! Ease the transition and get your kids excited to go back to class with these back to school paper crafts.
Read the full post: 7 Back to School Paper Crafts
Halloween
Decorate your house with spooky paper decorations, or just get into the Halloween spirit with these easy paper crafts and activities for kids! Check out 16 of our favorite Halloween paper crafts.
Read the full post: 16 Halloween Paper Crafts, Decorations, & Activities
Get Crafting!
With over 130 of our best resources at your disposal, there’s no excuse to stay out of the craft room!
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