I printed Happy new Year onto some parchment paper in different fonts - the fonts are from top to bottom - Callie hand, Engravers MT, St Nicholas, Chopin Script, One Starry Night, Angelic War and Eraser. Most you can download free from DaFont.
I then used a deckle edge blade on my Fiskars paper trimmer to cut the paper into strips. This gives a slightly crinkled edge rather than a perfectly straight one.
For some I punched stars in between the words.
For others I punched decorative edges.
Until I ended up with a pile of decorative paper strips, which I bundled together and popped into the card I made.
I kept a few for myself too.
You could easily apply any of these ideas to make your own paper chains next time you have a celebration. They were fun to make. I remember making paper chains in primary school out of coloured paper to decorate the classroom. Did you?
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I am picturing a Valentines paper chain. This is really cute.
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Glenda
that is really gorgeous Kylie! lovely idea :)) Kate x
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever idea, they look lovely!
ReplyDeleteA fabulous idea it was too! x
ReplyDeleteI loved mine, you clever minx. Hmm, must admit I needed to read this to work it out ;). J x
ReplyDeleteHow very pretty and what a great take-off from the traditional Christmas chains!!!
ReplyDeleteI so love these Kylie. What a lovely gift for your friend. I must start collecting some stamps and punches and such,as I see so many creative things out there made with them. I haven't really gotten into paper making things yet. I just need another thing to do LOL. thanks x
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