3 Uniquely Creative Paper Crafting Areas: Scrapbooking Outside The Box
In the paper crafting galaxy portion of our scrapbooking universe, paper, of course, is the star. But that by no means forces us to be one note when using such a seemingly limited medium for our creative process. Using paper as the primary medium for creating an object that is anything but linear in thought is a world away from feeling like you're dutifully completing a homework assignment.
When in an extremely creative zone, we are likely to have a craving for stepping out of the norm. And we may feel repressed when taking on otherwise interesting and engaging tasks. These can include typical paper crafting projects like 3D cards.
But if you do need a step up, around, outside and throughout the traditional games of paper crafting and scrapbooking, when you need to have fun with something new and different, you can start with the following.
The numbered ideas below are ones which can get us out of the one-dimensional frame of mind that paper tends to evoke. In addition, these are filled with opportunities to choose nuances which have personal meaning.
If you've heard of a few of these ideas before or if they still don't have you're interest piqued once you read them, you may want to challenge yourself to brainstorm the first five innovate ideas that enter your head. This method could reveal the project which is fit to your creative needs in the moment and, therefore, will bring pleasure to your practice like no other, given the space you're in at this time.
1. Basket Weaving
Easter baskets for the holiday season, decorative miniature baskets which hold light-weight paper items and some fun non-durable scrap projects can be made with this specialized technique of weaving. When using paper materials, the result is simple, cute and, in some specialized cases, even functional. Once you've researched the weaving technique, cut a collection of even strips of paper and begin.
2. Decorations: Paper Lanterns & More
A paper lantern is one of many examples which combines a decorative purpose and the crafting aim. For safety precautions, you can use artificial light objects or craft the internal light from orange and red, flame-like, paper colors. These creative projects make great party favors, tasks for kids preparing for big holidays, such as Halloween and Christmas, and for adults as well.
3. Favorite Objects:
3 Dimensional Flowers, Plants, Imitation Foods
Crafting your favorites in any of these areas allows you to engage with what you like. These also give you the freedom to choose your project according to what means the most to you, making it more exciting. Plus, there is no need to stick to the form verbatim; you can add inspired touches, changing the look from just something you'd expect to see to something that reflects how you felt as you were making it.
