Hi everyone! Kinsey here with a fun little tutorial on how to make paper look like pleated fabric trim. On the example layout, I decided to make pleated circles but this idea can be used in so many different ways…options make my heart happy!
So here’s a little peek at what we’ll be making together today…
Let’s get started! I used a few papers from the new Toy Box line for my ruffles, cut into ½ inch strips.
Using my edge distressing tool, I roughed up the edges of each strip (I’ve found that Crate Paper is the best for roughing up…I love how it ends up looking like fabric.)
Once the strips are distressed, I used my paper trimmer to cut them into 1 inch sections…(you can also opt out of cutting the strips into smaller pieces, I’ll explain that further down in the post.)
I loosely folded each strip in half (without creasing the fold) and attached using the Tim Holtz mini attacher…you can also use adhesive here, I just found it to be faster using the staples.
Using a pencil and some punched circles as templates, I drew a few circles on my background paper to use as guidelines for placing the ruffles.
Here’s another close up of the circles…
I used mini glue dots to adhere the ruffles to my layout (but any adhesive would work) by placing them on the pencil guidelines and overlapping each ruffle/pleat. I layered them so that the staples don’t show. If you are opting out of the staple method, just use the distressed paper strips by folding the pleats and adhering them to your layout as you go.
And the finished project...
I really love the way this effect turned out and even more, that you can achieve a totally different look by using different sizes and by making lines (too look like pleated fabric/ribbon strips). So fun! Thanks so much for hanging out with me! I can’t wait to see your take on faux pleated papers!
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Wowwwwwwwwwwww!! This is AMAZING!! Thanks for the tips! I love love love it!! And CONGRATS to Andrea! :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):)
Posted by: Julie Tucker-Wolek | February 25, 2011 at 05:00 AM
This is a very cool technique! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Cristina | February 25, 2011 at 05:13 AM
What a clever idea. I will have to try this.
Posted by: Celeste B. | February 25, 2011 at 05:29 AM
This is so cool! I've done paper pleating before but not like this.
Posted by: Becky Williams | February 25, 2011 at 06:12 AM
Lovely layout, circles are so fun yet soothing!
Posted by: jan metcalf | February 25, 2011 at 06:13 AM
Congrats to the lucky winner. I love this project. I am definitely trying this. Thanks! :)
Posted by: Amy S. | February 25, 2011 at 06:25 AM
wow it is a lot of work, but worth doing it!
Posted by: Desiree | February 25, 2011 at 06:41 AM
now isn't this just the cutest idea, love it, TFS :)
Posted by: Laurajean | February 25, 2011 at 07:06 AM
I love this idea...I am going to try...thanks for the idea...Happy Friday
Posted by: Annette A. | February 25, 2011 at 07:09 AM
Beautiful Miss Kinsey girl!
Posted by: Lexi | February 25, 2011 at 07:10 AM
Wow!
Posted by: slammie | February 25, 2011 at 08:33 AM
Great idea - can't wait to try it!
Posted by: Andrea J | February 25, 2011 at 08:55 AM
I am so going to try this! Thanks!
Posted by: ginny | February 25, 2011 at 09:12 AM
This idea is brilliant-can't wait to give it a try!
Posted by: Beth W | February 25, 2011 at 09:22 AM
holy manoly....that's some effort and ambition!! Need a few new tools before trying this, but would love to..okay maybe try one!!
N.
Posted by: Nadine Nyman | February 25, 2011 at 09:51 AM
I thought I'd seen all the paper ruffle tutorials out there, but this is a new one! Clever and original... thanks for sharing!
Posted by: NancyD | February 25, 2011 at 11:51 AM
Great tut'l Kins! TFS! Adorable as usual!!! :)
Posted by: Suz | February 25, 2011 at 12:15 PM
how brilliant! LOVE
Posted by: amy tangerine | February 25, 2011 at 12:43 PM
That is such a gorgeous look. I love this! It will be perfect for horse show pages! =) Thanks so much for he great how-to, I'll be linking.
Posted by: Rachel | February 25, 2011 at 12:50 PM
Wow, awesome tutorial, have to try this myself !!! Thanks for sharing !
Posted by: Astrid | February 25, 2011 at 01:15 PM
What a super cool way of pleating, Kinsey! Love your layout, too! Gorgeous!
Posted by: Amy H | February 25, 2011 at 02:08 PM
In love the pleated circles, Kinsey...and another favorite part of the page is that gorgeous stitching!! Looks perfect- TFS!
Posted by: CB | February 25, 2011 at 04:07 PM
wowwee, that is a lot of work, but so worth it :) also, CONGRATS to the winner!!
Posted by: graceincalifornia | February 25, 2011 at 04:11 PM
How cool!
Posted by: Jean Marmo | February 25, 2011 at 05:52 PM
Awesomepants!!!
Posted by: mer | February 25, 2011 at 06:50 PM