Magazines plan their issues waaaaaay ahead of time—this weekend, for example, I’ve been working on an article for the Spring 2014 issue of CardMaker magazine. I’ve just settled into summertime around here, so at least it’s easier than thinking of Christmas projects! (That’s my next assignment!)
I’m writing about paper tole, sometimes called “three-dimensional decoupage”. It’s a traditional paper craft that consists of layering several pieces of a single image ( a flower, for example) to give depth and dimension. Some people create absolute works of art, cutting and layering very small and detailed pieces. I am not one of those people, so I wanted to show readers how easy it can be.
This is what I love about writing articles: Finding the best way to present a technique that can seem unfamiliar or intimidating.
The article will include simple layering with a stamped image, plus punch-out Papier Tole kits from Hot Off The Press and finally finishing with an 8″x10″ piece from a kit by Geme Art. I haven’t done traditional (fussy cutting, silicone glue) paper tole since I first saw it at a craft show in Australia several years ago, so I had a bit of brushing up to do. Guess what? It’s actually quite therapeutic.
(But oh my, the smell of the silicone glue had me a bit woozy!)
Now I need to make a couple of actual cards featuring my paper tole’d pieces, then write up the instructions and tips. Better head back to the studio!
Happy Monday!
Sara,
Did you ever make cards with these fussy cut and layering? I would love to see that-if so could you direct me to them. Thanks!
Love your YT channel!
Cheryl~
Hi Cheryl,
I did make a fussy-cut card for this article, plus two simpler designs. I always make 3 projects and the magazine editor chooses two of them. She picked the simpler designs and now they’re in the Spring 2014 issue of CardMaker magazine. I just got my copy in the mail so it must be on newsstands! When I get back the other fussy-cut project I made, I’ll post that too!