Arnold Grummer's Design Team Blog

The holidays are here and it is time for me to share one final project for this year with you.  I, also, want to send out holiday wishes to all of you and created this tree for you to enjoy.  The handmade paper is what makes this tree even more beautiful with its fine details.   Begin by placing the deckle from the Papermill Pro Kit into a tub filled about half way with water.   In a blender add torn pieces of cardstock or old mail and 2 cups of water.  Blend this until it is turned into a pulp.   Pour the pulp into the deckle making sure that the entire area is covered and then left it out of the water and allow it to drain some.   Place the screen support grid and the newly formed sheet of paper into a shallow pan and place the screen over the top.  Use the sponge to remove as much of the water as possible.  Transfer the sheet between two of the couch sheets and use the press bar to finish remov...

©Michele Emerson-Roberts 2014 I love creating journals and handmade books both for myself and to give as gifts. The books are always a big hit with the recipients.  I had several males in mind when creating these very rustic small books. Each book is one of a kind and is made with handmade paper with dried leaf and grass inclusions. The books go together quickly so it is easy to make them in batches of 10 or more at a time. I can’t wait to see the smiles on their faces when they open their gifts. Maybe I can find some of those “stick” pencils to go with the books! These make the perfect gift for the hunter, fisherman, hiker, bird watcher or gardener in your life! Supplies: Any of the Arnold Grummer™ paper making kits A sunny window Blender, cello sponges and soft towels Scissors Scraps of white, ivory or off white paper (think junk mail, etc.) Dried leaves and grasses, small pieces of bark Chip board (I used pieces of cereal box) ...