Sewing paper art

One thing that is fun about embroidery is that you don’t need to be limited to stitching onto fabric. In fact, you can stitch into anything that has holes in it. Yep - metal, wood, plastic, paper and so much more! One of the amazing artists I’ve come across who does most of her stitching on anything

String Art Embroidery on Paper Hand Embroidery is possible on anything that you can get your needle to go through. One good medium is paper. Here is a quick tutorial on how to stitch over the paper using hand embroidery stitches and a combination...

In progress pieces before framing these mini works of art. Mixing watercolor, acrylics, torn papers, threads from a sewing machine.

Fabric paper is easy to make using supplies you may already have on hand. The project possibilities of this art medium are endless. Almost anything imaginable can be created with fabric paper: purses, art quilts, ATCs/ACEOs, postcards, bookmarks,...

True-Blue Recycled Paper From Old Jeans: There is untapped potential in glass jars, old pallets, junk mail—all of it. Finding new uses for the flood of post-consumer leftovers which surrounds us is a puzzle, a delight, and more important than ever. By day, I am a freelance writer covering …

Dina Wakley, our featured artist of the month, shares a multitude of mixed-media techniques and tips in all of her work for creating expressive art. Here are a few of our favorites.

Sewing paper is a fantastic mixed-media technique, and this tutorial follows Danielle Donaldson's methods for creating Inspiration Blocks with watercolor.

"In the embroidery that I carefully crafted on A3 paper, each flower has its own unique character. By using threads in all colors ranging from red to yellow, green to blue, this artwork reflects the pains, joys, hopes, and happiness of women's lives. The colorful breath that I added to a vintage photograph reminds us how beautiful crying can be. I hope this artwork has touched the hearts of all viewers."