Teri Anderson
As I’ve said many times here, I’m a Do-It-Yourself-kinda of gal.
So it may come as no surprise to some of you that I love the new Practical Solutions for Paper Crafters special issue.
This magazine has so many inspirational ideas for the practical crafter! Seriously, you’d be doing your crafty heart a disservice by not getting yourself one of these.
I especially love the DIY Embellishments section. From flowers rolled from ribbon, felt, and duct tape to dogs made from wire, this issue shows DIY fan like myself a whole bunch of unique, one-of-a-kind embellishments to make. The best part is the majority of them use materials that you can find at home with things you have on hand!
Take this adorable card by Terri Davenport.
Eggs made from felt!!? That’s what I call clever!
Inspired by the creativity from Terri and all the other crafters with projects in this special issue, I came up with a new DIY embellishment to share with you today: layered paper stickers.
All you need is a sewing machine, a stack of papers, foam tape, and a fairly solid die. I’m using a butterfly die today, but hearts, circles, and even stars work well, too.
Start with a stack of papers and die cut them many times over. I used scrap papers from my most recent paper crafting projects as well as pages from the phone book, paper doilies, old time cards, flashcards, and a paper bag.
Stack several layers of die cuts up.
Then use your sewing machine to stitch the layers of die cuts together. It’s key to not use adhesive before you do this or you might gunk up your sewing machine.
Take your layered shapes and place foam tape or foam squares behind them. Only remove one side of adhesive so you can use the shapes when you are ready.
I used some of my layered butterfly stickers on this card.
Check out all those layers of die cuts!
Want to win a copy of Practical Solutions for Paper Crafters and some of my layered butterfly stickers? Leave a comment for me! I’ll pick two of you to win some of my butterflies and a copy of the issue.
All comments must be received by Friday, March 23rd at 5 pm MST.
Keep on crafting!
Teri Anderson
Paper Crafts Go-to Gal
Teri, You are so clever and practical!! I love your style! These butterflies are wonderful… thanks for the idea.
Love it! I would never have thought to sew them together! :>
These are so cute!
So stinking cute! What a clever idea! Thanks for sharing!
Very clever! I love them and the magazine looks great! thanks!
I love the dimension on those butterflies AND the wine rack idea for my markers — although I ‘m currently using straw holders (the glass, pull-up ones) and they are very cute. But the wine rack would have a smaller footprint on my desk top. This is my first time on your site. I’m looking forward to visiting more often. Great ideas!
I will have to try stitching on my cards now that I have a sewing machine plus a great idea from you! Thanks for sharing!
I am a lover of butterflies, and you have presented another wonderful idea. Die used is it a spellbinder? Is it still available?
Thank you for responding.
I LOVE DIY embellies! It’s so nice to have one-of-a-kind elements on handmade items. I love the mixture of papers on those stacked butterfly stickers!
What a magnificant idea. That is why I am always looking at different sites because there is so much inspiration to be had., I love your idea and I will be using it. Thanks for sharing your card. Alice Roushia
Those are SO cute! What an awesome idea!
I know someone a set of these would make a cute gift for!
Wow!! I never thought to use old phone books! Thanks for the ideas!
What a perfect idea for all those too-big-to throw away scraps. Love the idea of using maps for travel pages especially. This is rainy day idea for any scrappy day. Thanks
Adorable butterflies – I want them (please?)
Such wonderful creativity! I love how you stitched those all together. I just wish I wasn’t afraid of my sewing machine and could make nifty butterflies like you!
Cool dimensional butterflies! Looks beautiful on your cards!
Teri, I’ve always love your style and how you think so creatively, and this idea is another great one of yours!!! It looks so fun and I’m going to try it ASAP!! Thanks for the great idea!!
Beautiful! They make beautiful embels, but I’m not sure I could ‘waste’ pretty papers in the layers – I would have to use plain ones (or ones I didn’t really like) with pretty patterned paper on top! Thanks for the idea and the chance to win.
So cute! I have a butterfly die on my wish list. Guess what just moved to the top??
The butterfly layers are a cute idea, I love that you stitched them together and what a great idea to add dimension and use of those scraps we have saved!
Oh Terri! I just love this idea and your wonderful layered butterflies. Can’t wait for this issue and I’m so hoping I’m one of the winners!
I LOVE your inspiration Teri!!
~Shari R.
Girl….YOU ROCK with your creativity!!!! So clever!!! Oh, and I must say….they are pretty darn cute as well.
What a fantastic – FUN idea! Thank you for the inspiration. I just wish I had a sewing machine – it is on my WISH list!!!
Gorgeous embellishments!
You are a very crafty lady Teri, thanks for all your ideas.
Rene from OZ xo
I love your layered butterflies, Teri, and this issue is AWESOME! Thanks so much for the chance to win.
Yikes, you are so fabulous and clever, Teri! I love these butterflies and never thought to “sew” them together…thanks for the idea, I am off to craft me some embellies
Your egg card is too funny. I really like how you used both the outer and inner part of the doily to make the butterflies. The delicate part of the doily really stands out on the butterfly.
Wow! These are really cute-what a great idea! Will have to try this when I dig out my sewing machine!
I am so happy I have a sewing machine now, I can try something like this! Thanks for the inspiration, would love to win this!
Perfect idea to sew them together! Too bad I still do not own a die cut machine…
Your butterflies are fabulous! I don’t know how you always know how to arrange shapes and do your layout so perfectly! Great cards and great ideas! Thank you for sharing!
Katie B.
The butterflies are so cool – what a great idea for scraps! Thanks for the chance to win this wonderful magazine!
Love how youthought to layer the butterflies. I would love to get my hands on some and of course the Practical Solutions issue!!
Fab idea! Thanks for sharing!
Carol B
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love those butterflies!
Thanks for the great tips and tutorial. I have to go check out this magazine at the store today.
Teri, one of my favorite things is to take my die cuts and use them on paper, felt, tissue, material and even foil to see what comes up. I use glue dots but I like your idea of sewing the layers.
These butterflies are so cute! Thanks for the idea….
These ideas are so adorable, on my way to craft store to purchase materials, and oh by the way, Hope your day is SUNNY SIDE UP!
Super duper looper cute! LOVE this idea. So doing it!
What a wonderful idea ! I will surely try it
Thanks
oh my gosh, Teri these are FABULOUS! i love that you even left the imperfect cuts (like the ones with the corners of the wings punched out) – that just adds to the fun and whimsy! i cannot WAIT to get my hands on the mag, so i can put these practical solutions into practice!
Cute layered stickers! I LOVE the fact that they’re sewn together. Great idea!
Totally awesome! I’d love to win this edition!
What adorable and creative cards!! Love the butterflies! Thanks for the chance to win!
I love your butterflies! Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win!
Those butterflies are a fabulous idea! Love your card! PS Thanks for featuring my egg card, such fun to see it up on the blog.
I just love the butterflies!! What a great idea. You’re so creative! Would love to win those! Thanks for the chance. Have a great day!!