papercraft – Try It – Like It

How to Get Textured Embossing

How to get a soft fuzzy texture from an embossed image.

This week, I experimented with inking cardstock, embossing it, and then using a baby wipe to remove some of the ink from the raised areas. The technique revealed the embossed design while creating a soft, fuzzy-looking texture that almost resembles flocking.

I love how a few simple steps transformed an ordinary piece of cardstock into a unique, dimensional background!

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I didn’t need much to finish off tag, a sentiment and a few diamond dots for a little bling and the tag was finished.

The close-up image shows the softness of the inking and a bit of the fibers that alters the embossing.

Video Tutorial:

Free Vintage Railroad Printable

Add a touch of nostalgia to your paper crafts with this charming railroad-themed ephemera!

There is something wonderfully nostalgic about vintage railroads. From old-fashioned train tickets and luggage tags to railway signs and classic locomotives, these images bring to mind exciting journeys and adventures from days gone by.

This week’s free printable features a collection of railroad-themed ephemera designed especially for paper crafting. The vintage colors and aged details make the pieces perfect for junk journals, scrapbook pages, handmade cards, travel journals, tags, and mixed-media projects.

Grab the free printable at the bottom of the page.

My go-to printer brand for years has been HP. I also use their ink supply service where I pay a monthly fee and they send me ink cartridges as needed. It comes out to be a lot less money this way and I don’t have to keep track because they do all the tracking for me. The HP Envy Inspire is a great-priced machine that will produce beautiful prints.

If you are looking for a great crafting-weight paper for printables, I have a new favorite. It is double sided matte photo paper by Koala. It is heavier than copier paper but not quite as heavy as cardstock. It is a great medium weight for layering, folding, and more! They have different weights, I have been using the 48lb double sided photo paper for printables. It is available on Amazon.

And I found a new sticker paper I really like. It is A-Sub. It comes in Glossy Sticker and Matte Photo Sticker, 25 or 55 sheets. You can find it at Amazon.

You can easily turn clip art images into magnets using Printable Magnets Sheets from Cricut.

Free Vintage Railroad Ephemera printable: [railroad.pdf]

Free Vintage School Ephemera

Add a touch of vintage classroom charm to your crafting with this free Vintage School Ephemera printable.

This month I am excited to be participating in a back to school themed blog hop. I created a Vintage School Ephemera page for paper crafting filled with nostalgic school-inspired elements. From library cards and hall passes to classic labels and vintage classroom imagery, this printable captures the charm of a bygone era. I love the aged colors, retro typography, and timeless look of these elements, making them perfect for junk journals, scrapbook layouts, handmade cards, tags, and all kinds of creative paper crafting projects.

Grab the free School themed PDF here: [School]

More free printables at the bottom of this post.

And I found a new sticker paper I really like. It is A-Sub. It comes in Glossy Sticker and Matte Photo Sticker, 25 or 55 sheets. You can find it at Amazon.

You can easily turn clip art images into magnets using Printable Magnets Sheets from Cricut.

Blog Hop:

Be sure to continue through the printable blog hop to discover even more amazing free back to school-themed printables from other talented creators.

Artsy-Fartsy Mama	Back to School Coloring Bookmarks
Laura’s Crafty Life	Lunchbox Notes
Smiling Colors	back to school coloring pages
The Benson Street	First Day of School Flags
The Crafty Blog Stalker	About My First Day Of School
Try it – Like it – Create it	Vintage School Ephemera

Free Travel Themed Printable

Dreaming of summer adventures? Grab this week’s free printable featuring vintage travel themed ephemera.

This week’s free printable is a page full of vintage travel themed ephemera. With summer just around the corner, many are beginning to dream about vacations, road trips, and exciting adventures. These printable elements are perfect for travel themed paper crafting, junk journals, scrapbook pages, tags, cards, and more. The vintage-inspired designs add a nostalgic touch that pairs beautifully with summer memories and creative projects alike. Grab the free printable and start creating your own travel-inspired crafts today!

Link at the bottom of the page!

And I found a new sticker paper I really like. It is A-Sub. It comes in Glossy Sticker and Matte Photo Sticker, 25 or 55 sheets. You can find it at Amazon.

You can easily turn clip art images into magnets using Printable Magnets Sheets from Cricut.

Grab the free printable here: [Travel PDF]

Free New England Themed Clip Art

Bring a touch of coastal charm to your crafting with this week’s free printable featuring New England themed clip art images.

There’s something timeless and comforting about New England style, and this week’s free printable celebrates that charm. This week’s free printable is a page full of New England themed clip art images for your paper crafting. Inspired by coastal towns, historic details, and classic Americana touches, these images are perfect for a variety of creative projects.

Use the printable elements for junk journals, scrapbook pages, handmade cards, tags, planner pages, and mixed media art. The collection mixes vintage-inspired details with classic New England themes that work beautifully for both seasonal and everyday crafting projects.

Link at the bottom of the page!

And I found a new sticker paper I really like. It is A-Sub. It comes in Glossy Sticker and Matte Photo Sticker, 25 or 55 sheets. You can find it at Amazon.

You can easily turn clip art images into magnets using Printable Magnets Sheets from Cricut.

Grab the free printable here: [New England PDF]

Try This Watercolor Pencil Technique

This week’s tag tutorial shares a fun sanding technique that creates dreamy blended color with watercolor pencils.

This watercolor pencil technique was such a fun one to explore! It created a beautifully soft and artistic background for this week’s tag tutorial. After stamping the image, I continued working with the watercolor pencils to add color directly onto the stamped design, allowing the details to blend naturally into the background. The combination of the soft washes and the defined stamped lines gives the finished tag a delicate mixed media feel that is both colorful and relaxing to create.

You can create this sanding technique with just about any brand of watercolor pencils. For this project, I used KingArtwatercolor pencils. To create the soft powdered pigment effect, I sanded the pencil tips using an emery board, though sandpaper would work just as well. It is a simple technique that creates beautiful blended color and gives the background a dreamy watercolor appearance.

Video Tutorial:

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Free:: Blue Marbled Labels, Tags, and More

This week’s free printable features gorgeous blue marbled tags, labels, and tabs—perfect for adding a soft, elegant touch to all your paper crafting projects!

This week’s free printable is a beautiful collection of blue marbled tags, labels, and tabs designed to bring a soft, elegant touch to your projects. Featuring flowing watercolor textures and calming shades of blue, these versatile elements are perfect for everything from card making and journaling to scrapbooking and mixed media. Whether you’re adding subtle accents or creating a cohesive theme, this page offers plenty of options to enhance all your paper crafting applications.

Link at the bottom of the page!

And I found a new sticker paper I really like. It is A-Sub. It comes in Glossy Sticker and Matte Photo Sticker, 25 or 55 sheets. You can find it at Amazon.

You can easily turn clip art images into magnets using Printable Magnets Sheets from Cricut.

Grab the free Blue Marbled PDF here: [Blue Marble]

Free Spring-themed Printables

Free spring themed printables.

For this month’s Spring Printable Hop, I am sharing a brand new sheet of Spring Garden clipart images. These bright and cheerful designs are perfect for adding a touch of spring to your cards, journals, tags, and other paper crafting projects.

Grab the free Spring Garden PDF here: [Spring Garden]

And I found a new sticker paper I really like. It is A-Sub. It comes in Glossy and Matte, 25 or 55 sheets. You can find it at Amazon.

You can easily turn clip art images into magnets using Printable Magnets Sheets from Cricut.

Blog Hop:

Take a moment to visit all the wonderful free printables being shared this month with a Spring theme.

Artsy-Fartsy Mama	Spring Bingo	https://www.artsyfartsymama.com/2019/03/free-printable-spring-bingo.html
Smiling Colors	hello spring coloring pages	https://www.smilingcolors.com/hello-spring-coloring-pages/
The Benson Street	Spring Coloring Bookmarks	https://www.thebensonstreet.com/free-printable-spring-coloring-bookmarks/
The Crafty Blog Stalker	Spring Word Printable	https://thecraftyblogstalker.com/free-printable-spring-word-search/
Try it – Like it – Create it	Spring Garden Clip Art	https://tryit-likeit.com/free-spring-themed-printables/

Free Circle Sentiments

This week’s free printable is a page of circle sentiments.

This week’s free printable is a page of circle sentiments with delicate floral accents. These versatile designs are perfect for card making, tags, scrapbook pages, and other paper crafting projects. Simply print, cut out the circles, and add them to your creations for a quick and pretty finishing touch. (These are 2″ circles and work great with a 2″ punch)

Grab the free PDF printable here: [Sentiments]

And I found a new glossy sticker paper I really like. It is A-Sub. It comes in Glossy and Matte, 25 or 55 sheets. You can find it at Amazon.

You can easily turn clip art images into magnets using Printable Magnets Sheets from Cricut.

Free Floral Tag Clusters for Paper Crafting

Stacked tags and pretty florals come together in this free printable—perfect for adding a soft, layered touch to all your paper crafting projects.

Stacked tags and delicate flowers come together in this free, pretty printable designed to add instant charm to your paper crafting projects. Each floral tag cluster is layered for visual interest, making them perfect for cards, junk journals, scrapbooks, gift tags, and collage work. Print them as-is for quick crafting or fussy cut and layer them with your favorite textures and embellishments for a more dimensional look. These versatile pieces are easy to mix and match and are a lovely way to add a soft, decorative touch to any creative project.

Grab the free printable here: [tagclusters.pdf]

If you are looking for a great crafting-weight paper for printables, I have been using HP Project Paper. It is heavier than copier paper but not quite as heavy as cardstock. It is a great medium weight for layering, folding, and more!

Grab these full page label papers to make your own stickers. [sticker paper]