Parchment Paper Crafts - A Valentines Arts and Crafts Idea

Parchment paper craft is the ancient art of embossing, perforating and using special tools for cutting parchment paper to create beautiful and unique designs. It has become a popular hobby. You can create beautiful cards, bookmarks, boxes and gift tags, and personalize them for the recipient.

 

Get Great Instructions For The Craft!

Carla Larter has a wonderful book called, “Parchment Craft” that is filled with information about this rapidly growing craft. This is an instruction manual for beginners wishing to learn the basic skills of parchment craft. The author goes through the different stages of designing, painting, perforating and embossing parchment.

 

Try The Art Nouveau Heart

There are over 25 projects in this book. One especially good project for Valentines Day is the Art Nouveau Heart, but many of these patterns could be used for a romantic gift.

 

 

Clear Instructions for The Craft

The book has 150 step-by-step illustrations and color photographs to show the crafter exactly how to build up their designs, including decorative effects, using inks, painting and completing the work. It is spiral bound to make it easier to copy the patterns from the book. The patterns are full sized, so do not need to be enlarged before you can use them.

 

What Other Reviewers Have To Say

Other reviewers of the book praise how well organized the book is, with clear and precise illustrations. It has lots of “trick of the trade” hints and examples, and is great for beginners.

 

For making lovely gifts to send a romantic message, parchment craft is a great medium!