Going from Everyday to Extraordinary
Ever thought a kitchen sponge, plastic bag, or feather could create stunning handmade cards? Let’s take everyday items and turn them into extraordinary works of art!
I absolutely love to look at common, everyday items and think of new ways to use them in my cardmaking and papercrafting projects. What I love most is there is absolutely no special talent needed to master these techniques!
I am not artistic at all – I can’t even draw a straight line – but I am very crafty. To me there is a big difference between being artistic (like Michaelangelo, Van Gogh, or Picasso) and being crafty. I think some people are just born with a gift to draw, paint, and sculpt but I KNOW everyone has the ability to be crafty and create pretty things.
I may not be the next Van Gogh, but I love finding creative ways to turn everyday objects into stunning card designs! That’s exactly what I shared in this week’s YouTube tutorial! I took ordinary objects, a kitchen sponge, a plastic bag, and a feather and created three unique cards featuring these items. Let’s take a look.
See These Techniques in Action! Watch My Step-by-Step Tutorial
See these fun techniques in action! Watch my step-by-step tutorial on my Crafty Klock YouTube channel. Click below to watch, and if you love creative inspiration, hit ‘Subscribe’ to stay updated!
Create these cards for yourself
Creating these cards is quick, easy, and so much fun (and just maybe a little messy!). I know you’ll want to try these techniques for yourself so here are the measurements and supplies I used.
Cardstock & Cutting Guide:
- Basic White cardstock 8 pieces cut to 5 1/4″ x 4″ (14.3 cm x 10 cm)
- Three card bases 8 ½” x 5 ½”, scored at 4 ¼” (21 cm x 14.8 cm, scored at 10.5 cm)
Want to recreate these designs? Here’s everything you need to get started! Click here to shop my Stampin’ Up! store and grab your crafting essentials.
- Boho Blue cardstock & Classic Stampin’ Pad
- Berry Burst cardstock & Classic Stampin’ Pad
- Calypso Coral cardstock & Classic Stampin’ Pad
- Circle Punches
- With You In Mind stamp set
- Paper Trimmer
- Kitchen Sponge (from a dollar store)
- Plastic Shopping Bag (mine come from the grocery store)
- Craft Feather (you can purchase a bag of feathers at any craftstore or online)
Thanks for stopping by!
I hope this technique inspires you to create look around your craft room to see what ordinary objects you can transform into extraordinary works of art. Looking for even more creative ideas? Join my Crafty Chatter Newsletter for exclusive inspiration, free templates, and insider tips! Plus, sign up today and get my exclusive Sketch Designs eBook—filled with six card sketches to spark your creativity!
Happy crafting! 🎨✂️