Paper Crafting Tips & Resources

Hi There! I LOVE paper crafting! Over the years I've found a few tips and tricks to enjoy it even more. Below are Tutorials, FAQs, Blog articles and other resources that I hope will help you get the most out of paper crafting, whether you are a newbie or an "old hand" at working with paper. Laura

Laura’s Kindness Corner

Welcome to Laura's Kindness Corner! Grab your favorite mug, settle in, and let's talk about something wonderful: using our paper-crafting passion to genuinely make the world a better place. If you've ever felt that little pull to do more with your gorgeous card stash, you're in the perfect spot! This is your go-to resource for turning your crafting table into a kindness assembly line. You'll find easy how-to guides, inspirational stories, and all the verified organizations—like Cardz for Kidz and Bring Smiles to Seniors—that are just waiting for your beautiful handmade cards. Let's start spreading some real, tangible joy together!

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FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

How do I upload your SVG files in Cricut Design Space?

1 In Cricut Design Space open a new project first. 2 Click the green “New Project” button.\ 3 Select the “Upload” option. 4 Click the “Upload Image” button. 5 Click the “Browse” button, select the file and click “Open” or drag and drop a file onto the page. 6 A picture of the file is shown under “Prepare to Upload”. Click the “Upload” button. 7 Click the file picture you want and click “Add to Canvas”. 8 This will load the template into your new project in Design Space. You can now follow my template instructions to complete the project.

How can I use a Cricut score tool with your designs?

If you have a Cricut machine with a scoring tool, you will need to do a little prep work before the designs will score correctly. 1 In Cricut Design Space ungroup all the grouped objects down to the grouped score lines. 2 Select each score line and change their "operation" to SCORE in the options at the top of the project space. 3 Now attach each set of score lines to their respective cutting piece. 4 Check if all score lines are attached correctly by going to "Make". If there is a red mat with only lines on it, this means there are score lines that still need to be attached to their pieces.

Why do I get a red mat with only lines on it when I MAKE your design in Cricut Design Space?

This red mat just means that you need to do a little prep work before the designs will score correctly by your Cricut. 1 In Cricut Design Space ungroup all the grouped objects down to the grouped score lines. 2 Select each score line and change their "operation" to SCORE in the options at the top of the project space. 3 Now attach each set of score lines to their respective cutting piece. 4 Check if all score lines are attached correctly by going to "Make". If there is a red mat with only lines on it, this means there are score lines that still need to be attached to their pieces.

Brother Scan N Cut error when importing SVG files into Canvas Workspace

Some Scan N Cut users have received the error message "ERRS09" in Canvas Workspace when importing some SVG files. I am working on resolving this issue. The only workaround I know of is to open the SVG file in another application, such as the free vector design program, Inkscape. Then print out each piece of the design and scan them into your Scan N Cut.

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Tutorial: Butterfly Gift Box

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Tutorial: Butterfly Pop-Up Card

Don’t know where to start when you need a really awesome interactive card for someone special? Check out my stunning Butterfly Pop-Up Card. Watch me assemble it in this 90 second YouTube video.

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Dia de Los Muertos and Paper Crafts

Are Halloween and Día De Los Muertos the same thing? Or, are they different? Read a paper crafting enthusiast’s history of Día de Muertos and Papel Picado and learn about the rich history of Día de Muertos and paper crafting!