10 Fun Paper Crafting Techniques To Try (+Project Ideas!)

Hi crafty friends! Want to add fresh flair to your paper craft projects? In this post, enjoy 10 fun and versatile paper crafting techniques you’ll love trying—along with a variety of card ideas to put them into practice.

Ready to get inspired? Click any photo (or the button below the photo) to see the original article with instructions for each technique.

TECHNIQUE #1: SPOTLIGHT

Savvulous results in three simple steps!

TECHNIQUE #2: FAUX WATERCOLORING

VIDEO TUT! Learn an easy faux-watercolor technique, savvy tips on multi-color stamping and the not-so-secret tool from my garage used to create that beautiful textured pattern!

TECHNIQUE #3: LETTERPRESS LOOK-ALIKE

VIDEO TUT! A fun technique to “die” for… bonus color combo ideas!

TECHNIQUE #4: INLAY

So simple, yet so effective… with a BONUS IDEA!

TECHNIQUE #5: SIMPLE MASKING

VIDEO TUT! Try this easy technique with something you likely have in your junk drawer!
Bonus: Several fun color combos and card ideas!

TECHNIQUE #6: ECLIPSE

Explore the possibilities with this WOW technique!

TECHNIQUE #7: DIY STENCIL

Discover TWO techniques in this article! Double the fun with THIS IDEA

TECHNIQUE #8: BABY WIPE STAMPING

VIDEO TUT x2! Don’t miss both videos AND another article linked at the beginning for lots of ideas using this inky technique!

TECHNIQUE #9: POSITIVE-NEGATIVE

Be Creative! This ridiculously easy technique works with any symmetrical die or punch!

TECHNIQUE #10: PAPER TEARING

Rip it good! Enjoy the satisfaction of this timeless technique.

Don’t have the same products used in the original projects?
No worries… substitute something similar in shape, form or color from your stash!

Have fun trying these 10 paper crafting techniques and creating savvulous handmade cards for your own family & friends! ❤️

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