Paper is a material that opens up many creative perspectives. The paper arts are multiple and allow many fantasies. Making Paper Crafts sometimes seems complicated. Paper is expensive and if you buy several sheets, you come up against the difficult choice of colors, weight, patterns... We often wonder how to combine different elements for successful creations.
Quickly, strolling from one shop to another, you can find yourself with pads of paper that you don't know what to do with. Techniques that require careful cutting or the purchase of additional materials can be a drag. However, thanks to French Kits, you can have all the necessary material in a single creative kit with a simple and accessible tutorial.
The art of paper, a great creative diversity
Paper art exists in many forms, some of which are very old. Indeed, origami, which is the art of folding paper, was used as early as the 6th century in Japan by Buddhist monks who then integrated it into their religious practice. It subsequently became very popular around the world. Kirigami , on the other hand, is based on the creation of 3D cards and objects using pop-up techniques. These two manual activities require precision and meticulous cutting and folding.
Cardmaking developed in the 18th century when people got into the habit of sending each other postcards and greeting cards. The production then becomes industrial, but some people create handmade cards. However, if their sending is rare with the explosion of digital technology, the creation of creative cards remains a pleasant way to please. Many people choose to make their own announcements or invitations and then discover a new pleasant occupation.
Scrapbooking is a creative hobby that allows you to preserve and embellish your memories by making personalized photo albums. The basic material is paper cut and pasted using various techniques. The first known scrapbook dates from the 17th century! Popular in the United States since the 90s, scrapbooking has been very successful in France since the 2000s. It's a nice way of not letting your photos sleep on a hard drive.
French kits was inspired by these different creative activities around paper in order to offer you rich and varied DIY kits by making these creations accessible to all without superfluous material. You can make elegant pockets , make decorative objects, mini scrapbooking albums for beginners, posters or handmade postcards.
Materials needed to make paper crafts
The multiplicity of papers on the market makes the choice difficult. What type of paper to use and for what type of creation? What texture or what weight should I buy? It varies depending on what you want to achieve. Moreover, the techniques can seem complex: associating the right colors together, meticulously cutting the paper, folding it with precision, assembling a structure without making mistakes. It seems long, complicated and expensive. However, if you want to create with paper , French kits makes your life easier with:
- creative kits that allow you to make 3D paper creations that are decorative or useful on a daily basis;
- creations of cards or paper decoration based on easy-to-make assemblies and collages;
- simple scrapbooking creations to showcase your shots.
The only material you need is your glue stick! Everything else is included in the kit. The top-of-the-range papers are pre-cut so that there is no need for precision cutting. The pre-folding of the elements makes your life easier, no measurement is necessary. The structures are easy to erect and assemble. The colors of the papers are chosen to bring harmony, without fault of taste.
An easy tutorial to create with paper
In addition to providing you with quality papers, pre-cut and pre-folded, French kit gives you access to two types of tutorials :
- an illustrated technical booklet;
- a series of videos that allow you to build your creations step by step.
Everything is detailed, from the contents of the kit to the assembly of each element with our best tips to help you. The videos are accessible via the QR-Code present on the technical booklet from your smartphone. It's simple and accessible everywhere. There is no need to register for a creative workshop to start your paper creations, we guide you as if we were by your side.
Our projects are all achievable from 7 years old. Some paper kits contain several projects to make, such as 3 cards or 3 animal decorative frames , so you can easily make family paper creations with your children. It is also a solution to offer a pleasant activity to friends invited by your child for an afternoon.
A creative kit to discover the art of paper
Paper offers endless possibilities. Whether you want to make an embossed paper object , create a pretty card to offer or learn scrapbooking , let yourself be guided by a kit where everything is included:
- all pre-cut papers are included, you don't buy bulky sheets or pads of paper;
- you have the necessary supplies in the right quantity;
- you can create wherever you want because the kit is easily transported and the videos are accessible from your phone;
- The kit is workable by beginners and children.
If you want to make paper creations without investing in expensive equipment, or offer recreational activities to your children, French Kits is the solution for easy DIY kits with the tutorials and the equipment provided.
