Category: scrapbooking

  • Washi tape envelope art

    Washi tape envelope art

    One of my wonderful postcard penpals, Helga (@loveualatte on Instagram) totally inspired me with her easy washi tape envelope art.  She very kindly gave me permission to share it with you here.  Thanks Helga! Of course it looks great on happy mail, but would work equally well for scrapbooking or embellishments. Easy washi tape envelope…

  • Four fantastic ways to use colourful tape!

    Four fantastic ways to use colourful tape!

    Colourful tape: 4 fabulous ideas Do you love bright colourful tape, but wonder how to use it..? Don’t worry – the ideas are endless!  We love discovering new ways to use our lovely washi tapes.  Here are four more fantastic ideas to inspire you. Jazz up some clothes pegs with colourful tape and use them…

  • Snail Mail Journal

    Snail Mail Journal

    Snail Mail Journal I am in love with this gorgeous snail mail journal idea from Naoko (Japan-based creative happy-mailer @writes_sends) on Instagram… She says: “My hobonichi [planner] is now the snailmail journal. I keep a record of the incoming mails and put some little bits from my penpals. Love it to fill the pages with…

  • Pop up scrapbook waterfall tutorial

    Pop up scrapbook waterfall tutorial

    Today I’m delighted to welcome guest-poster Jenny Koovakada to show us how to make a paper scrapbook waterfall.  This gives a fantastic pop up effect on happy mail and scrapbooks. Over to Jenny… To make a pop up scrapbook waterfall, you will need: a small rectangular piece of card measuring 1×4.5” (2.5×11.5cm) 4 square pieces…