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Embellishing Paper Tiles - Part 2

Hello again! This is part two of ideas on how you can embellish Paper Tiles™. On this post I will show how to:

• Stitch around Paper Tiles

• Create a Tag

• Use Stamps to Decorate One inch Paper Tiles™

Originally I was going show journaling on Paper Tiles also. But, I realized there will be a lot of information for it. So, I will also be posting next week on how to journal on Paper Tiles.

 

Stitching around Paper Tiles

To start this post I will be talking about stitching around Paper Tiles. Many of you may like the sewn on look on your pages. There is more than one way to sew around Paper Tiles. Sewing is great if you like the look and it gives the illusion that you stitched it right on to the 12x12 paper. If you are not comfortable with sewing I suggest practicing on scratch paper first.

 

Using a Sewing Machine

The first is simple. If you have a sewing machine you can easily sew around the edges of the Paper Tiles. This is the easiest and fastest way to sew around a Paper Tile.

 Here I am sewing on a 4.375 square Paper Tile, and I will be using this to frame a photograph on my page.

 

Here is a close up shot of the Machine sewn Paper Tile™ An example of a Machine sewn Paper Tile is shown underneath the hand sewing instructions.

 

 

Hand Sewing

The second is stitching by hand. You can stitch around the edges for a different look or if you do not have a sewing machine. This is not very difficult to do, but it does take more time than using a machine.

To do this you will need:

• a small hole punch,

• Paper Tile(s) of your choice

• Needle

• Thread (I suggest using a thicker thread)

 

 

Here I am using a 4.375w x 6.625 Paper Tile™. To begin the process, first draw a line lightly on each edge. I used the Mosaic Moments™ mat and drew a line on the 1/8 line.

 

For this next step I used the mat again and drew a point on each of the 1/8 lines. This helps mark where you will punch  holes on your Paper Tile™. If you need, you can use a ruler to keep your marks straight.

 

After you have each line marked, you will need a small hole punch as shown here.

 

Next, take your hole punch and punch holes on each place that you marked on the Paper Tile.

 

Here is a close up image of the holes punched out along the edge.

 

Next get your thread and needle. As shown here, make sure that you have one - two inches of thread through your needle. Next, measure enough thread to be approximately 3 times longer than the width of your Paper Tile.

 

Stick the needle through the bottom of your first hole and...

 

Put the needle through the next hole to get this look. Pull through the thread through until there is about an inch left so you can tie a knot as shown below:

Flip the Paper Tile on the back and tie a knot to keep the thread in place.

 

 

Thread through all the holes until you get to the last hole on the edge you are working on. Tie another knot at the end. Repeat this process until each of the edges are threaded.

 

You can also wrap the thread around the edges as show here for a different look.

 

Here is an example Mosaic Moments™ 12x12 page with a Machine and Hand sewn Paper Tiles™:

   

"Cole in Nauvoo" supplies used: this page was created using Mosaic Moments™ 12x12 Birch grid paper. Navy and Sunflower Paper Tiles™, pattern paper from Simple Stories™ Summer Fresh 6x6 paper pad, a 2011 Cornerstone, and a Making Memories™ metal frame are used as embellishments on this page.

 

 

Creating a Tag

You can use Paper Tiles™ to create tags. Tags are great for adding journaling or a title onto a page. They can also be used as fun embellishments. 

Here is what you need:

• A 2.125 wide Paper Tile™ (any height)

• A ruler

• A pencil

• An Exacto Knife

• A Hole Puncher

• Ribbon

 

For this tag, I am using a 2.125 (width) x 3.25 (height) block. To begin creating your tag, take your ruler and draw a line (on the longest length) in the center of the Paper Tile. Here I used the Mosaic Moments™ cutting mat to help me figure out the exact center.  

Note: Draw your lines on the Back of the Paper Tile

 

 Next turn the ruler to parallel the width of the Paper Tile. Draw another line where you would like to punch a hole. I suggest placing this line approximately 1/8th of an inch away from the top. Now you will have two lines, which are important since they help you punch out the best spot.

 

 

Next take your hole punch and make your hole right where both of the lines meet as shown here.

 

Now you can a ribbon if you would like. You can leave the tag as it is. Or you can cut slits on each corner of the Paper Tile block. Directions are shown below:

 

Notice in this photograph that there is a point on the fifth line on both sides of the Paper Tile. So if you start in the right corner, count five lines to the left, and draw a point. Repeat on the left side.

 

Next you will draw another point. On both sides count down to the 8th line, and draw a point.

 

Use your ruler and draw a line to connect the points on both sides. Your Paper Tile should look like the photograph below:

 

 After drawing your lines, take your Exacto Knife and cut each of the corners.

 

You're Done! You have a tag to add to your page!

Check out the Mosaic Moments Page at the bottom of this post to see an example of a tag made from a Paper Tile™.

 

 

Using Stamps to Decorate One inch Paper Tiles

Have you ever used our Paper Tile™ One inch squares? They are fabulous for making your own pattern paper. All you need is a few stamping tools.

What you need:

• One Inch Paper Tile Squares

• Stamps of your choice

• Ink

 

To begin, Choose your largest stamp. Stamp evenly around the page as much as possible.

 

Repeat the first step with each stamp beginning with a largest stamp and continuing until you get to your smallest stamp. Use the smaller stamps to fill in the extra small spaces on the Paper Tile™ sheet. 

 

Here is the entire sheet finished. Easy! Now you can simply take the pieces you want for your page and stick it on with adhesive.

 

Here is an 8x8 example Mosaic Moments with the Paper Tile tag and the decorative one inch Paper Tiles:

"Alexis" supplies used: This page was created using Mosaic Moments™ 8x8 black grid paper. This page also has a Dark Pretty Pink Paper Tile™ cut into a tag, and One inch Paper Tiles™ were used as embellishments. A Cyclamin Pink Paper Tile™, and stamps from Clearly Numbers were also used on this page.

I hope you enjoyed learning about Paper Tiles. Be creative and don't be afraid to give your ideas on Journella! If you have any questions you can leave them on the post or on the Facebook page (please refer to this blog post if you do). Next week I will be showing different ways to journal on Paper Tiles. Come back soon!

Thanks for visiting!

Embellishing Paper Tiles - Part 1

Hello Again! I hope you are having a wonderful February so far! This month is all about Decorating Paper Tiles.

If you are familiar with Paper Tiles, you know they are easy to use. They make great embellishments and photo mats for Mosaic Moments pages. I'm going to give a few ideas on how you can embellish them more. First, I am going to show how you can create a simple frame using Paper Tiles. The next idea is how to  create a border on the edge of a 4.375w x 6.625h block. The third idea tells you how to add ribbon as an embellishment on a Paper Tile. And the last idea on this post will be how to use stickers, or other decor to make your own pattern paper out of Paper Tiles.

 

 

Creating a Simple Frame

 

Here is what You need to create this Frame:

• A Paper Tile of your choice (Tip: for this method, I do not recommend using a 4.375 w x 6.625h Paper Tile with a 4x6 photo... it is not quite long enough. For this size and longer you will need a larger photograph)

• A Photo Corner Punch

• Photograph of your Choice

 

Directions to create this Frame:

I chose to use a 4.375 square Paper Tile, which is a good size to create a frame. I also chose this pretty Photo Corner Punch shown below.

 

To create the frame, just simply punch out each of the four Corners on the Paper Tile. Make sure the corner of the Paper Tile is the punch as far as it can possibly fit.

 

Each Corner should look like this when you are done:

 

Here is the final image again. Wasn't that Easy!

 

When you add your photograph make sure that each side is cut 3/8 shorter than your Paper Tile block. The last step is slip in the photograph under the flaps. You can use tape to hold the photo in place.

 

 

 

Creating a Border on a 4.375w x 6.625h Block

Whenever you use a 4.375h x 6.625w Paper Tile, there is a little empty space on one edge since a 4x6 photograph cannot fit. Usually at Mosaic Moments, we use this space for journaling. But, sometimes you may want to make a decorative edge instead.

What You Need:

•  Two 4.375w x 6.625 Paper Tiles Blocks

• A Border Punch

• Tape

Directions:

First you need to pick a punch you like. There are different varieties of border punches you can purchase. I chose this one in honor of Valentines, and I think the hearts would look pretty on the edge of a Paper Tile.

 

Take one end of the Paper Tile and Punch it carefully along the border. This particular punch is nice since you can line up the parts you already punched out so it will cut out evenly.

 

Here is a detail shot of the edge of the Paper Tile. Next you need to take the second 4.375 x 6.625 Paper Tile and tape it underneath this one. Without the second Paper Tile, it will not be able to cover the grid lines.

 

This is another example of a decorative Edge where I used this footprint punch:

Here is a Mosaic Moments™ 12x12 page with the Paper Tile Frame and the 4.375 x 6.625 block with a decorative edge:

 

"Just Engaged" supplies used: This page was created using Mosaic Moments™ 12x12 Lotus grid paper. Light Pretty Pink, Dark Pretty Pink, Medium Aqua, and Pear Crush Paper Tiles™ were used as photo mats on this page. A Medium Pink Love Bird Cornerstone and pattern paper from Echo Park This & That 6x6 paper pad were used as embellishments on this page.

 

Adding Ribbon to One Edge

Many of you have probably seen many pages with ribbon on the Paper Tiles. Ribbon makes a really nice embellishment... and it is really easy to attach it to a Paper Tile.

What You Need:

•  A Paper Tile of your choice (A larger Paper Tile usually works the best)

• Ribbon

• Scissors

• Tape

 

Directions:

Here I used a 4.375w x 5.5h block. To begin this process, take a roll of ribbon, and measure it above the Paper Tile. Cut the ribbon about two inches longer than the width of the Paper Tile.

 

After you cut the ribbon turn it over on the back and tape over an inch at each end of the ribbon.

 

Fold the Ribbon over so it sticks to the back of the Paper Tile.

 

Finished! Now there is a nice ribbon on the Paper Tile. Simple.

But it doesn't end there... you can tie a knot, or add a sticker or other embellishment to complete your ribbon. These are a few examples:

 

For this Paper Tile, I decided to use this heart charm. If you would like to see the Mosaic Moments Page I placed this on, scroll down to the bottom of this post.

 

 

 

 

Using Stickers and Other embellishments to Decorate Paper Tiles

Using stickers is a great way to decorate Paper Tiles. You are basically making your own pattern paper.

What You Need:

• Paper Tiles - you can use 1 or multiple Paper Tiles

• Stickers, Rub Ons, Stamps, or other embellishment you can easily cut through

 

Directions:

Here I took a 2.125w x 6.625h Paper Tile and I decided to use this Rub On I found. The first thing to do is decide where you would like to place your embellishment on the Paper Tile(s).

 

Next, stick on your embellishment. Here I am using an embossing tool to place the Rub On.

 

You're Done! Now you have a nice Paper Tile to add to your Mosaic Moments Page. You can leave the Paper Tile as is or cut it if you would like. I decided to cut my Paper Tile into 2.125 x 1 in. strips.

This page shows the final result of my decorative Paper Tile and it shows the Paper Tile with the ribbon on the border:

"Love" supplies used: This page was created using Mosaic Moments™ White 8x8 grid paper. A Medium Peach Paper Tile™ and a Four Square Love Cornerstone were used as embellishments. A BasicGrey™ Rub On, and a blue ribbon with a heart charm were also embellishments placed on this page.

 

I hope you enjoyed learning about Paper Tiles. Be creative and don't be afraid to give your ideas on Journella! Come back next week to see Part 2 of this post.

Thanks for visiting!