The Paper Trail is a channel for thrifty crafters. If you love to create chic crafts, you’ll want to tune in!
Crafting tips:
Go to thrift stores, yard sales, etc. to find things like fabric, lace, ribbon, floral arrangements (these often contain leaves and flowers that can be used for crafting), scrapbook paper (sometimes you get lucky), ink stamps, etc.
Make crafts that you can actually use in your decor. It’s more rewarding than making throw-away crafts.
Keep a small stash of paper supplies, such as cereal boxes, cardboard, card stock, etc.
Organize your craft supplies, so that everything is easy to find.
Crafting with the kiddos is great! But make time for YOUR kind of crafting as well.
Craft often! It’s a nice stress-buster!
A little about me:
My name is Carla. I was born and raised in Knoxville, Tennessee, where my husband and I live, along with our little pup. We have 4 children, and 7 grandchildren. I am one of 8 siblings. My mother and father are no longer with us, but I know that I’ll see them again some day! I spend most of my days crafting, and hopefully can share some tips with all of you! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch my videos, and read my little bio.
Supplies I use in some of my videos:
Heavy duty scissors https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09ZHQMK7J?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Hot glue gun https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QCTD68F?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Ink blending tool https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09W5MR4BL?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Circle punch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B51R2QLP?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Makeup brush https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MQ4YOPR?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Tacky glue https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PYT7LDX?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
DAS clay https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001GAP4YA?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Eyeshadow https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IW02HYG?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Eyeshadow wet n wild Eyeshadow Palette, 32 Pan, Wild Heart Artistry https://www.walmart.com/ip/105763705
Self healing mat https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088M48Z3G?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Distress oxide walnut stain https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06VW78185?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
White StazOn ink pad https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R5T2MXH?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Tite bond https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JEKF1AQ?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Iridescent glitter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00290HCQO?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Distress oxide vintage photo https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06WGRHXWR?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Distress oxide antique linen https://www.amazon.com/Ranger-Tim-Holtz-Distress-Oxide/dp/B073BQLMHL/ref=sr_1_2?crid=BW2XK1VVG2HF&keywords=distress+ink+antique+linen&qid=1665355018&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIyLjI5IiwicXNhIjoiMS45NyIsInFzcCI6IjEuNzYifQ%3D%3D&s=arts-crafts&sprefix=Distress+ant%2Carts-crafts%2C96&sr=1-2
Flat paper bags https://www.amazon.com/Volanic-Cookies-Candies-Chocolate-Sandwich/dp/B093P7K7C1/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?crid=2356R7MYH0IYG&keywords=Flat+Paper+bags&qid=1666137699&qu=eyJxc2MiOiI2LjI3IiwicXNhIjoiNS44NyIsInFzcCI6IjUuMzAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=flatpaper+bags%2Caps%2C365&sr=8-3-spons&psc=1
Ink pad set https://www.amazon.com/Lsushine-Stamps-Partner-Colors-Rainbow/dp/B01DZRP10S/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?crid=C8YULU8SVYVO&keywords=Ink+pad+set&qid=1667666716&sprefix=ink+pad+set%2Caps%2C105&sr=8-3-spons&psc=1
Floral wire https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LH6NXL7?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Floral tape https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MF9BNBB?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
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