FAQ - Scrapbooking & Crafts

I’ve had a number of viewers ask for instructions for the projects shown at the close of show 909. Fiskars had challenged industry designers to create projects using only supplies from around the house. I crimped the metal from soda cans, used twist ties, playing cards, grocery bags, etc. They weren’t archival of course, but they were so much fun - I love a creative challenge. Since they weren’t actual projects, the instructions are not on the show website, but you can see a video presentation of the projects at www.fiskarscrafts.com/tv It’s project 06/04/2006 - Recycled Art. Enjoy!

Question: How do I handle a “facing page” in an album?

If you’re working with a 12″x 12″ album for example, I consider a page to be 12″x 24″ - a double page spread. This way everything coordinates and you have a lot more room to tell a story. It helps if you lay the two pages side by side on your table and work with them as if it was one big sheet.

Question: How do I make envelopes for the cards I just made?

First, I recommend you make friends with the people who stock cards at your local drug and grocery stores. They always have envelopes left over in lots of different sizes that they may be able to sell at a discount, or even give them away. Card shops too. The other option is to use a matching piece of paper to wrap your card just like you’d wrap a gift. Cut the paper for the envelope into a square - you’ll need to adjust the size according to the size of your card. Place your card diagonally across the center. Fold the paper over the sides of the card toward the center, then fold up the bottom. Glue the edges of the bottom piece where they cover the side pieces. Fold the top down. Glue the edges in place then secure with a monogram sticker, or other decorative sticker. Cardstock may be too thick for this technique, so it’s a good opportunity to use up some of the thinner paper you still have laying around. If the paper is patterned, print the name and address on plain paper, cut out and glue it to the front.

Question: What kind of adhesive is best for intricate die cut shapes?

I run my paper through a Xyron 900 adhesive machine before cutting then all you have to do is remove the backing from the die cut when you’re ready to use it. Spray adhesive works well too; just make sure you spray in a well ventilated area or outside.

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