Category: Easy Craft Tutorials

Paper Crafting Tutorials by Sandi Nagel, Decor8yourlife.

How to Add Glam and Texture to Your Projects with Tassels

How to Add Glam and Texture to Your Projects with Tassels

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✨ A touch of glam goes a long way! ✨
Whether you’re decorating your planner, dressing up a handbag, or creating a chunky charm for your next journal, tassels add movement and personality to your projects. These white and gold beauties are a favorite around here — soft, sparkly, and endlessly versatile. 💕

Tag me @Decor8yourlife — I’d love to see how you use your tassels in your own creations!

#CraftSupplies #PlannerAddict #DIYCharm #ShabbyChicStyle #TasselCharm #HandmadeWithLove #Decor8yourlife #CreativeInspo

✂️ New Video Tutorial: Turn Scrap Paper into 3x3 Cards & Gift Tags

✂️ New Video Tutorial: Turn Scrap Paper into 3×3 Cards & Gift Tags

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🎨 Hey crafty friends! Ready for some cozy fall crafting inspiration? 🍁✨ I just dropped a brand-new video filled with easy, fun projects you can try at home—perfect for your journals, planners, and DIY gifts! 💌

Tap the link in bio to watch and get inspired! Don’t forget to grab your favorite playlist for all the seasonal craft vibes:
🍂 Fall Theme Craft Project Ideas & Tutorials
🎃 Halloween Craft Ideas
💌 More Card Making Ideas & Tutorials

#FallCrafts #DIYPlanner #JournalLove #CraftyFun #PlannerAddict #CardMaking #DIYGifts #HandmadeWithLove #CraftyVibes #Decor8yourlife

How to Create a Dimensional Memorydex Card with Fussy Cutting

How to Create a Dimensional Memorydex Card with Fussy Cutting

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🎀Bring your projects to life with fussy-cut images that add layers of depth and character. Instead of leaving everything flat, you can create a dimensional effect by layering images, overlapping details, and adding raised embellishments. The result is a one-of-a-kind look where every element stands out, giving your handmade pieces charm and personality.

Whether you’re working on scrapbook layouts, journals, memorydex cards, or greeting cards, adding this extra touch makes your projects feel dynamic and full of life—almost as if the scene is jumping right off the page.

#Scrapbooking #FussyCutting #MemorydexCard #ScrapbookPaper #PaperCrafting #CardMaking #ScrapbookingTips #CraftTutorial #ScrapbookIdeas #HandmadeCrafts #Decor8yourlife #BunnyBakesAndPantryTales

How to Make a Passport‑Size Laminated Traveler’s Notebook

How to Make a Passport‑Size Laminated Traveler’s Notebook

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🍂 Handmade fall vibes in a passport-size TN!

In my latest YouTube video, I show you step-by-step how I created this laminated traveler’s notebook — complete with altered inserts and charms.

I’m giving away the one I made in the video 🎁

Head to YouTube to watch the full tutorial + enter! The giveaway details are in the video description 💕

#travelersnotebook #laminatedtn #fallcrafts #papercrafts #journaljunkies #junkjournal #minijournal #passportsizeTN #crafttutorial #handmadewithlove #youtubecreator

Beautiful Shabby Chic Cards for Mother's Day - Easy Beginner Friendly

Beautiful Shabby Chic Cards for Mother’s Day – Easy Beginner Friendly

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🌸 Handmade with love 💌
If you adore soft florals, vintage lace, and timeless romance, this shabby chic Mother’s Day card is everything your creative heart’s been looking for.

From hand-tied bows to delicate flat back pearls, every detail was chosen to tell a story — a story of love, nostalgia, and the art of slowing down to craft something meaningful. 🌿

This is your sign to pull out your favorite vintage paper scraps, trims, and embellishments… and just start creating. ✂️✨

🧵 Have you made something shabby chic lately? Tag me — I’d LOVE to see it!
💗 Save this for your next cardmaking session.
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