Love Note Zine Using Marbled Papers by Bel Mills of Scrap Paper Circus

All levels | 38 min 39 sec

Love Note Zine Using Marbled Papers
Overview00:55
Materials01:59
Marble paper12:34
Create zine08:20
Decorate and finish14:51

Taught by Bel Mills of Scrap Paper Circus

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This fun and flirty Love Note Zine begins with a single sheet of beautifully marbled paper made using shaving cream and food coloring. Bel Mills, the artist behind Scrap Paper Circus, walks you through the process and shows you how a few simple folds turns a single sheet of paper into a pretty booklet ready to fill with a heartfelt message. Open to book artists of all skill levels, this project is a wonderful way share creativity with loved ones.

Here’s what you’ll need:

To make marbled papers:

A few sheets of white cardstock, 8-1/2" x 5-1/2"
Two foil pans, 9" x 13"
Shaving cream
Food coloring
Chopsticks
Plastic ruler
Large plastic spoon
Paper towels
Something to protect your work surface, such as canvas or newspaper
Plastic gloves to protect skin from staining

To construct your card:

Cutting mat and craft knife
One piece of colored cardstock, grain short, cut to 4-3/4" x 3"
A few sheets patterned cardstock
Patterned papers, collage elements, rubber stamps and ink, postage, stickers, and other decorative materials
Washi tape
Scissors
Pencil
Bone folder
Glue stick
Double-sided tape or adhesive runner
Optional: Paper punches, edging scissors, label maker and tape, white gel pen