Kelcie Hansen
Handmade Paper
Technically this is recycled paper because we are hand-making paper... with paper. You can shape it, paint it; make place cards, bookmarks, gift tags, or plantable shapes.
*printable cards are free for personal use
Steps
Supplies needed:
![IMG_6178.JPG](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/64fc77_425b466a57ad4245b814430b156ca3a9~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_50,h_66,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/IMG_6178_JPG.jpg)
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-Paper scraps (don't use the glossy junk mail)
-water
-blender or food processor
-spoon
- screen (I used a round splatter screen from the dollar store)
-pan/ bowl large enough to fit your screen (I used a foil roasting pan also from the dollar store)
-several towels
-add-ins (dried or fresh flower petals, small leaves, crayon bits, seeds, or small fibers)
- small cookie cutters
Tips:
- if you use crayons as your add-in, iron the paper between parchment when it's dry (photo: left paper has been ironed, right has not)
-the texture of your towel will transfer onto the paper, so try different options- a waffle weave would be fun!
-if you're making plantable paper, skip the pan & screen- take the pulp directly from the blender to press into cookie cutter shapes
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Printable Cards
Add your seed paper shapes to these printable cards for Mother's Day, Teacher Appreciation, wedding or baby shower favors, or as a simple "Thank you" for anyone!