I thought we could start this thread for the newbies to papercrafting. Let's list our ideas on cheap alternatives/substitutes to buying expensive supplies.
Here's some ideas off the top of my head that we've discussed in the past
Instead of buying:
stamps- print images and sentiments from your computer on cardstock
bone folder- use the dull side of a butter knife, popsicle stick
scoring blade- use the pointy edge of a pen cap
a die cutting machine- use stencils to draw your shapes and cut them out of cardstock
copic markers- use BIC Permanent Markers
brad- use a thumbtack, (after it is pushed through you will need to hammer the back down)
paper piercer- use a pushpin, sewing needle or safety pin
paper piercing/cutting mat- use the back one of those $1 store foam stamp sheets
tape runner/glue dots-glue stick or double sided tape
chipboard- take four pieces of a cereal box and cut it in to the shape you want and glue them all together,
use spray adhesive to adhere patterned paper with big flowers or other shape to the cereal box and cut out the flowers/shape
let's brainstorm some other ideas and I'll add them to this list for easy reference.
Thanks ladies!
Here's some ideas off the top of my head that we've discussed in the past
Instead of buying:
stamps- print images and sentiments from your computer on cardstock
bone folder- use the dull side of a butter knife, popsicle stick
scoring blade- use the pointy edge of a pen cap
a die cutting machine- use stencils to draw your shapes and cut them out of cardstock
copic markers- use BIC Permanent Markers
brad- use a thumbtack, (after it is pushed through you will need to hammer the back down)
paper piercer- use a pushpin, sewing needle or safety pin
paper piercing/cutting mat- use the back one of those $1 store foam stamp sheets
tape runner/glue dots-glue stick or double sided tape
chipboard- take four pieces of a cereal box and cut it in to the shape you want and glue them all together,
use spray adhesive to adhere patterned paper with big flowers or other shape to the cereal box and cut out the flowers/shape
let's brainstorm some other ideas and I'll add them to this list for easy reference.
Thanks ladies!
