How to Make a Paper Piecing for a Scrapbook Page

Paper piecing is using scraps of paper to recreate a line drawing for a scrapbook page. It can be elaborate or simple. It is a wonderful way to add a custom element when there are no scrapbooking supplies available for your needs. Paper piecing patterns are often free online and coloring books provide a variety of characters. Creating custom artwork for your pages will make them unique and personalized.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Scrapbook Papers
• Chalk
• Scissors
• Pen
• Adhesive
• Craft Knife

1. Choose a paper piecing pattern. This can be a downloaded pattern, a coloring book page or a line drawing.
2. Enlarge or shrink the drawing to the size you need.
3. Outline and trim the whole image onto a sheet of black or white paper. This is the base you will glue the rest of the piecings onto.
4. Cut out each of the piecings from different colored papers, starting from the largest sections and working towards the smallest. Use a craft knife for the smallest pieces. Utilize both solid and patterned papers.
5. Round the corners at the bottom of the tag. Use scissors or a corner rounder.
6. Mist the tag lightly with water. Crumple the tag to add texture.
7. Adhere each section to the base using quick drying glue. Make sure your smallest pieces attach securely.
8. Add detailing by shading with chalk and creating shadows with pens.
9. Attach the paper piecing to your scrapbook page.

Tips & Warnings

• Place your finished piece under a heavy object so it does not warp while the glue dries.
• Utilize tweezers to place the smallest paper pieces. It allows for precision placement.
• Use care when cutting small pieces with scissors or a craft knife.