Welcome to the Falling for Handmade Paper Blog Hop sponsored by Club Scrap and Arnold Grummer. Today we have a dozen talented bloggers sharing projects that feature handmade paper paired with Club Scrap's Falling Leaves collection. If you've joined me from Becky Conley's blog you're in the right place. If you'd like to start from the beginning you can do so HERE.
I've been addicted to making paper ever since learning the process at a Club Scrap Retreat in 2015. I usually save making paper for the winter when the weather is cold and gloomy. This also gives me a great opportunity to recycle some of those wonderful Christmas card envelopes. If you're unfamiliar with the process of making paper please refer to my Artist Team Blog Hop or watch the many helpful videos made by Arnold Grummer.
Club Scrap and Arnold Grummer were kind enough to send the supplies needed to participate. I used recycled envelopes, papers from the Falling Leaves collection and sparkle additives in a few of the papers. I can usually make about 10 pieces of 8.5 x 5.5 in one craft session.
Here's a sample of some of the papers.
Club Scrap papers, charms, twine, tags, washi tape and stamps. Arnold Grummer paper press and sparkle additives. Celebrate It! candy mold. Recollections wood pieces.
To create these beautiful leaf embellishments I took some of the paper pulp and pressed it into a candy mold. Use a paper towel to remove some of the water and let them dry over night in the mold.
I couldn't just stop with a layout. I LOVED the red papers and had to make a few simple cards.
Club Scrap papers, stamps. Arnold Grummer sparkle additive. Cuttle Bee dies.
Die cut leaves onto paper panel. Elevate white panel with foam tape and adhere over paper background.
Here's a few links to see previous blog postings of projects using handmade papers.
Michele Emerson-Roberts is your next
stop. As you explore the hop today, we encourage you to leave each
blogger a few kind words in the form of a comment. Those who leave a
comment on every participating blog will be entered into a random
drawing for a prize. Good luck!
Very interesting use of candy molds to make shapes. I will now start setting aside envelopes and high quality junk mail (particularly solicitations) for paper making.
ReplyDeleteThe best envelopes to turn to pulp are the metallic lined ones. They add extra sparkle.
DeleteLove your layout and the last card. So pretty.
ReplyDeleteThank you Steph! That last card is my favorite as well. So simple but high drama.
DeleteOh, Lisa! I'm not surprised that I'm blown away by your completed projects. And the card with the handmade paper sheet *behind* the die cut openings is brilliant. Love, love, love!
ReplyDeleteThank you for giving me to opportunity to participate. So easy to complete beautiful projects with fabulous products.
DeleteClever girl using the candy molds.
ReplyDeleteThank you Jen. I'm always trying to get more from my stash.
DeleteThese projects are sooooo pretty! I love the leaves especially.
ReplyDeleteI love using non-scrapping products to make embellishments.
DeleteCandy molds, who knew? Love your layout and I sure do miss upstate NY in the fall.
ReplyDeleteI miss upstate as well :(
DeleteLisa, your projects never disappoint! Love the layout!! What a gorgeous set of photos to accompany the handmade papers. Stunning. And the idea to make the leaves with the pulp in the molds, awesome! Can't wait to try that.
ReplyDeleteThe cards are so pretty and they just have a soft quality with the papers. Great work!!
Thank you Julie for being one of my biggest cheerleaders!
DeleteWONDERFUL! Pairing the handmade paper and the Club Scrap Falling Leaves kit makes creating easy...love what you did.
ReplyDeleteAgreed, these fabulous products just make it so easy.
DeleteLisa!!! Love everything you have done!! Which, of course, isn't a surprise. The papers you made are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYou're so sweet Cyndy! Thank you. Making papers is so therapeutic.
DeleteThis. Is. a. GORGEOUS. Layout!!!!! I mean - the photos are beautiful, the embellishments are just adorable, and I am going to totally be scraplifting the layout design itself. LOVE!!!! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThank you Traci. Scraplifting is the highest compliment.
DeleteWhat a cool idea to use the molds to make the embellishments! That layout is gorgeous, and really compliments your photos. I can't wait to get the leaf dies, they make some pretty leaves. Your cards are gorgeous, as usual!
ReplyDeleteThank you Nancy. A calorie free use for candy molds! :)
DeleteLove the clean lines of your layouts and cards.
ReplyDeleteThank you Kathryn. Sometimes simple is best.
DeleteLisa, your papers are absolutely scrumptious! Love the dimensional leaf casts, they turned out beautifully. Really, these are gorgeous projects. Thanks for sharing your creativity and expertise in the hop!
ReplyDeleteThank you Kim for allowing me to be a part of the hop! Paper making is so therapeutic.
DeleteBeautifully done Lisa! I love the papers you made, especially the leaf impression ones.
ReplyDeleteThank you Arlene! The leaf casts are my favorite touch too.
DeleteLisa! The leaf embellishments are fabulous! There are so many techniques I want to try with handmade paper now and I have LOTS of Club Scrap paper scraps to reduce to pulp (because I can't throw the scraps away!). Your layouts are are always inspiring. Thanks so much for sharing your talent with us!
ReplyDeleteThank you Wendy! Paper making is so addicting!
DeleteLisa, I really like the ways that you incorporated the paper-making into not only the paper used but the embellishments as well. Very cool. Thanx.
ReplyDeleteThank you Roni!
DeleteBeautiful color of paper. I especially like the last card with the 3 red leaves. Very nice.
ReplyDeleteEach piece of paper is a beautiful surprise when it dries.
DeleteWow! The papers you made are gorgeous! I absolutely love your beautiful layout! Your cards are terrific too! I have to give making a try for sure after seeing your lovely papers! Thank you for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely give it a try Lori! It's worth the effort.
DeleteI love the colors! You have a great hand in making paper. :-)
ReplyDeleteHehe...nice play on words. Thank you Anne Marie!
DeleteThese all turned out amazing. That layout is especially eye catching
ReplyDeleteThank you Connie!
DeleteYour spread and cards are gorgeous, Lisa! I also really love your wonderful leaf embellishments! Beautiful work! :o)
ReplyDeleteThank you Nancy. I couldn't pick which was my favorite: layout or cards.
DeleteYour handmade papers are gorgeous! And the card ideas are great, too!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Good to see you on here, Donna!
DeleteLove the paper and the leaves are pretty great for cards and pages
ReplyDeleteThank you for hopping with us Jill!
DeleteI love your handmade paper. I love making paper too and using different items for molds. Beautiful colors too!
ReplyDeleteThank you Irene. I always love discovering new color combinations.
DeleteThe two page spread is amazing with your handmade paper. I love the leaves made with the candy molds.
ReplyDeleteThank you Kelly. I wanted to give my handmade papers the most exposure on my layouts. They're too gorgeous to cover up.
DeleteI love that layout - great balance for all horizontal pictures and a great way to feature the handmade paper as well. The cards are beautiful, and I LOVE the idea for the leaf embellishment in the candy molds! WOW!
ReplyDeleteThank you Pam! You're one of my best cheerleaders too.
DeleteBeautiful fall layout and cards! Love the texture and colors of the handmade papers! Such pretty leaves you created!
ReplyDeleteThe use of the molds are a great idea.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I love getting more bang for my buck when it comes to my supplies.
DeleteYour layout and cards are stunning! I really like how you showed the paper sheets before you cut them. So. Much. Texture. Yum!
ReplyDeleteThank you for giving me the opportunity to have fun with this collaboration.
DeleteLove the molded leaves along with the great papers!
ReplyDeleteCathy Gray
Thank you Cathy! They were a fun experiment with fabulous results.
DeleteWow--love what you created. It really showcases the papers.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sue! Those papers are so gorgeous I couldn't cover them up.
DeleteLisa - I just love your layouts! What a great idea for molding the leaves! Lynn B
ReplyDeleteThanks Lynn!
DeleteLisa, I love your cards and layouts! The red handmade paper is just gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThank you Arlene. The red paper is my favorite as well. I saved every last scrap.
DeleteSuch beautiful leaves. Looks just like my yard right now.
ReplyDeleteTish
I am sooo jealous!
DeleteThe candy mold idea is genius! The cards are great but I love the pages. The notched pieces of the handmade paper are a wonderful accent and something unusual!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteSo fun to see different ideas.
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