Design Originals
23 primary works • 24 total works
Book 5407
"Tramp art" refers to primitively notched wooden designs made from layers of thin wood, often taken from salvaged cigar boxes. Old-time tramps and hobos would carve these small boxes and frames while travelling and trade them for food and shelter. Now, using modern cardboard and a few simple craft...Read more
"Tramp art" refers to primitively notched wooden designs made from layers of thin wood, often taken from salvaged cigar boxes. Old-time tramps and hobos would carve these small boxes and frames while travelling and trade them for food and shelter. Now, using modern cardboard and a few simple craft supplies, you can create beautiful gifts and home accents that capture the look of this 19th century craft for 21st century fun! Simply cut shapes from corrugated paper, then stack and glue them on boxes and chests to achieve the vintage appearance of notched and layered wood for which Tramp Art is famous. Easy to follow, step-by-step patterns and instructions make it fun for the whole family. Adding unusual accents like table forks for legs, chunky wood pieces, and massive hardware makes the projects in Tramp Art Papercrafts truly unique. Try one design and you'll want to make them alI!
Book 5410
Book 5419
From tropical fish to sea animals, you'll find a tempting array of truly beautiful and clever animals perfect for key chains, pins and pendants.
These cheerful designs are simple irresistible. Making these charming animals is so addictive that you will want to bead an entire zoo. Create zipper pulls, key chains, pendants, and gifts.