3d Craft With Paper

[Penny Bozic]

Literaryanalysis is different than craft analysis: they can overlap, but they are meant to be distinct. Craft analysis is designed to discover the specific ways a writer creates a certain literary element, such as tone or voice. One can study the way tone affects a story, but that is a literary analysis of tone. Studying the ways punctuation and sentencing create tone is a craft analysis. Remember that you are reading these pieces as writers.

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I assign several examples of craft papers to start a conversation about the many different ways there are to write craft papers. Yes, craft papers require different muscles, but there is no one right way to write them. This semester, I chose these:

Putting the Puzzle Together: The Research

I require as part of the proposal process both a preliminary outline and a preliminary annotated bibliography, so I can see the direction the writer intends to take their craft paper and suggest ways to fill the cracks and holes I see. The main issues I have encountered include a lack of diversity among the primary texts and this is not acceptable to me in graduate level work, so if the reading list is primarily white or primarily male, I require revisions.

The reality is that nonfiction writers who are writing craft papers must be creative in finding and extrapolating from secondary texts, because the work we have to draw on is thin. This also presents an excellent opportunity for our work beyond program requirements. You might do some research into race theory, or neurobiology, or cultural criticism to make your point.

Karen, thank you so much for taking the time to write this. I am just beginning to put together a craft paper for a final project and sorely needed some initial direction. This has clarified my thinking in so many ways and I am now eager to get started.

Hello! Welcome to my little piece of the cloud.

I am a licensed designer for Robert Kaufman Fabrics and distribute my own line of sewing patterns, but mostly I am a momma, a wife, a friend and a maker.

I was born in the Old West where I pursued my education in business and finance. The start of my career in software development brought me to the Pacific Northwest where I bagged my man, feathered my nest and stitched it all together. Drawn to art, craft and make-ing, the birth of my first daughter compelled me to ditch my corporate career and seek out my passion.

My children's apparel line, Kung Fu Bambini, reached boutiques in 2004. My first fabric collection debuted with Michael Miller Fabrics in Spring 2011 along with the first Violet Craft Distinctive Lifestyle Sewing Patterns. I teach sewing and design workshops which are often influenced by my awesomely nerdy former career.

This month, my children are learning about Food and Nutrition. First up? A paper pizza craft! This is an easy one for preschool-age children. Children have fun decorating their own pizzas with their favorite toppings.

Begin by gathering all of your materials. Cut out each of the pieces for your pizza. You will need large tan circles for the crust, wiggly smaller circles for the sauce, yellow and/or white strips of paper for cheese, and then various toppings. I made green peppers, black olives, mushroom, and pepperoni. I used a divided plate to sort the toppings.

Please read through the entire plan and all comments before beginning this project. It is also advisable to review the Getting Started Section. Take all necessary precautions to build safely and smartly. Work on a clean level surface, free of imperfections or debris. Always use straight boards. Check for square after each step. Always predrill holes before attaching with screws. Use glue with finish nails for a stronger hold. Wipe excess glue off bare wood for stained projects, as dried glue will not take stain. Be safe, have fun, and ask for help if you need it. Good luck!

I want to make this for my daughter's second birthday(in less than a month)!!!

Do you think I can do it with minimal tools/supplies, and zero experience? :D

I'm pretty sure my husband has a drill, hand saw, sand paper, wood glue, measuring tape... and we have some extra paint in the garage. So, all I would really need to get is the wood, maybe some wood filler and screws(unless he already has them), and freezer paper... that's it, right?

Will the hand saw due for this project?

ABSOLUTELY! This would be a great project to try out! Can you ask your local home improvement store to make the cuts for you? Have them cut extra of the 6" and 8" pieces from the scraps in case you split a board at home. And then if you have a drill, you will need to predrill pilot holes as shown in diagram and assemble.

I love this... This might be the first wood thing I make...

Want to know a funny thing? Here in Germany you can hardly get freezer paper, but when you do it's like seriously expensive... So I had to smile whe you wrote your're a frugal mom ;-)

I like the craft paper idea! I don't think I could make the holder though, because my preschooler would figure out how to take it apart and would then proceed to unravel the roll completely. Better for me to keep the roll up on a high shelf out of his reach. I wish I could do wood working like you do, but again, my son would be taking apart the house if I left him alone for any length of time.

I was doing an online search for a holder for my black kraft paper that I just ordered and couldn't find the right size...and then i saw your post about your project along with darling photos! I'm going to give this a go! Thanks!!

annie

Just found this website and just love it! Already tried the paper orb and am looking forward to decorating it. Next I intend to attempt the petal votive bowls.

Thanks so much for sharing.

Zahra

I have been using these since 2018 with my 4th grade class when I was looking for art ideas. The students love these and I love it because it is such a different type of art project. The 3-D aspect makes it fun. I use it as a winter craft aka snowballs with cool colors and fun patterns

I have tried this over and over so I can teach this to my high school craft class but fail every time. Whenever I get to sliding the 3rd piece in it never seems long enough to attach. I am using equal length pieces of card stock. Is this easier with a cardboard cereal box or paper? Is it easier smaller scale or very large with chip board? Thanks for the advise.

I love these, and I have made several with a craft group, I was wondering if there is anywhere that you can purchase a metal die cut for the template as I think this would be a great asset to the craft group, thanks again for the inspiration Jacqui xx

just made these orbs with high school kids at a special school. i prescored the arcs, but otherwise let them do their thing. Thye LOVED them! They asked me for more templates so they can make more.

thank you so so so much!

For a very long time, I have relied on simple acrylic dividers to keep all my craft paper organized on IKEA Kallax shelves. These sturdy and subtle dividers are just enough to keep cardstock color sorted, upright, and easy to get out. If you are looking for a truly budget solution, this one is indeed a great one to consider.

A long time ago, I moved both my paper scraps and my printable papers (like all my Avery papers) to clear cases; and I have truly loved being able to pull out the box I need, peruse my paper options, and easily close it all back up and replace it on the shelf with ease.

Start by pulling out all your craft paper and sorting it into main color groups (e.g., reds, oranges, yellows, etc). As you sort, pay attention to what colors can be combined (e.g., browns with bronzes) and which colors might do better separated out (e.g., yellows and golds). This will very much depend on how much you have of each color and what colors you tend to use/stock most.

After considering lots of different labeling options, I ultimately determined a quick vinyl shape in the matching color would be the easiest and most intuitive. I used this cutting mat hack to quickly cut a bunch of heart stickers for my boxes.

This week I am excited to show you one of my newest DIY projects. This mounted craft paper roll was a really fun projects for me. Now, I have thought about this project for a while and had done some research, trying to find a good option. I found some mountings that I could have purchased raging anywhere form 50-250 dollars. Yikes, I did not want to do that. So I pulled out my trusty drawing pad and figured out a design that would work for me and set at it.

I bought my craft paper roll on Amazon*. I have a Prime account so shipping was free on this product. That is always nice. You can pick from a variety of sizes. I ended up buying one that was 3ft by 750 feet.

Since my paper was 3 feet wide, I measured my wood and added an inch to each side to make sure the paper had a little space, so I measured it at 38 inches. Then I cut the end pieces where the dowel will sit. I cut those at 7 inches. Like I said, I bought a larger roll, so I wanted to make the sides a little larger. You can customize to your desired measurements. You can also buy an 18-24 inches wide paper roll. The possibilities are endless.

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