A wonderful new trend is sweeping the scrapbooking
world - paper folding. From the tradition of tea bag folding, comes a technique
very similar to origami. You begin with small squares of scrapbook paper which
are then folded into beautiful shapes. These simple shapes can be put together
to create intricate scrapbook page layouts, frames for photos, or simply
beautiful page decorations. This technique allows you to add an interesting
three-dimensional look to your scrapbook pages. Classes are being taught all
over the country on this topic and books are also
available. In this article, you will find the directions for
creating a simple paper rose. This flower can then be adapted to become several
different looking buds, added to vines and leaves, woven around a photo on your
page, or laced into a paper trellis. I hope that this project will whet your
paper folding appetite and cause you to want to continue with this unique art
form.
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