All things paper : 20 unique projects from leading paper crafters, artists, and designers

301 Pages·2015·12.53 MB·English

by  Martin

ANN MARTIN
TUTTLE Publishing
Tokyo | Rutland, Vermont | Singapore
Acknowledgments
All Things Paper is dedicated to the
delightful group of paper artisans who were with me every step of the
way on a journey that took us from the posts on my blog to the pages
of this book. We created a new type of craft book in which all of the
projects were written and photographed by the original artists at their
studios around the world.
I thank the designers for their attention to detail, willingness to
meet deadlines, and for making my inbox such a happening place!
Heartfelt thanks also to my editor Bud Sperry for his helpfulness, my
agent Kate McKean for her professionalism and quick wit, and
especially my never-say-can’t husband for his positive attitude.

Contents
INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER 1: HOME DÉCOR
Candle Luminaries
Phone Book Letter Holder
Crepe Paper Lilacs
Tiered Garland Ornament
Citrus Slice Coasters
Sticky Notes Notepad Holder
Mysterious Stationery Box
Silhouette Portrait Art
CHAPTER 2: FASHION ACCESSORIES
Tiger Lily Fascinator
Everyday Tote Bag
CHAPTER 3: JEWELRY
Jungle Beads Necklace
Introduction to Quilling
Teardrop Orb Pendant
Antique Key Pendant
Fine Paper Yarn Necklace
Loosely Braided Makigami Pendant
Makigami Pendant Flower
CHAPTER 4: CORRESPONDENCE
Frameable Tree Card
Perfect Journey Journal
Frameable Gift Card
Wedding Cake Card
Fringed Flower Card
ARTIST GALLERY AND DIRECTORY
TEMPLATES

Discover A new Hobby
When I began blogging, the goal was to share my love of the many
creative things that can be done with paper, and to also introduce
those who work with this humble medium to the world. I wasn’t
positive there would be an audience, but surprise, surprise, there
certainly was! One of the very best perks of blogging has been the
people I’ve met around the world and featured on my website, as they
are all such inspiring souls. Of course, tutorials are always extremely
popular because those of us who enjoy reading about the latest ideas
in the world of paper crafting are also usually interested in trying our
hand at actually making them.
But as often as I turn to the Internet for inspiration, there’s nothing
quite like feeling the smooth pages of a book in my hands and leaving
one open on my work table as a quick and easy reference. So what
better thing to do than ask some of my favorite paper artisans to create
a bevy of brand new projects complete with step-by-step instructions?
You can imagine my excitement at gathering a delightful collection
between two covers!
Here you’ll find home décor ideas, fashion and jewelry
accessories, along with greeting cards and a journal, all from eighteen
designers—a true expression of hands-across-papercrafts. I hope the
projects will cause you to look at paper in a new light. Many are eco-
friendly, and all are stylish and functional. Create a garden of pretty
flowers with crépe, fringed, mulberry, and metallic papers. Be
surprised by eye-catching accessories that are sure to attract the most
sophisticated wearer, and make necklaces from rolled, folded, or
punched paper. Learn novel techniques for fabricating rope from an
unexpected material, stitching on paper, and even crocheting with
paper! Discover wall décor that ranges from ever-popular hand cut
silhouettes to the use of paper scraps as a dual-purpose art gift.
Paging through the book will uncover a variety of new concepts—
some are quite simple and others are more involved. Beginners will be
able to replicate many of the projects, the majority of which use
readily available supplies. Gain new skills such as screen printing,
bookbinding, paper cutting, and box making. You’ll find complete
instructions, diagrams, and templates. So dig in, lose track of time,
and most of all, have fun. No doubt you’ll quickly determine the areas
of paper crafting that draw you in, bringing joy and satisfaction.
Here’s to finding a new hobby that may last a lifetime!
The projects in this book are dimensioned with Imperial/English units
(inches) with Metric units following (cm/mm). The metric conversions are
rounded for convenience, so please ensure care when measuring to the
published numbers. Often these dimensions should be interpreted as mere
suggestions and you, the artist, are encouraged to follow the projects
according to your own supplies, tools, and vision.
Ann Martin
author of All Things Paper
allthingspaper.net