Paper Arts
Alton DuLaney
Class Preview
- In-depth Instruction; over 349 mins
- On-demand video access anytime
- Bonus downloadable PDF resources
- Access to class Q&A
Introduction
5:43
Alton introduces you to the topics and projects covered in this class.
Basic Gift Wrapping
41:07
Learn the three basic rules of gift wrapping, how to wrap a basic box, the ins and outs of tape and paper and basic bows!
Advanced Gift Wrapping
42:17
Learn advanced techniques and open a world of creativity. Alton shows you the crisscross wrap, pleating, the tuxedo wrap and the purse wrap.
Pop-Up & Greeting Cards
41:51
Learn a number of ways to either dress up a ready-made greeting card, or better yet, make your own. Alton also covers some of the fundamentals of
paper engineering, including the Z fold, the spiral fold and the strip fold.
The Written Word
33:56
Discover the art of the handwritten letter, learn creative postage displays and see how to make your own envelope liners to dress up any correspondence. Seal the deal with a personal embosser or wax seal.
Paper Flowers
48:01
Real flowers fade, but paper flowers last and last. Learn to make several paper flowers including the carnation, spider mum, daffodil and rose.
Entertaining with Paper
32:16
Life's moments are meant to be celebrated. Learn several creative techniques for adding paper elements to those events, including how to make a customized label for a champagne bottle.
The Book
36:09
There is nothing quite so nostalgic or romantic as a book. Explore the many facets of books, including how to decorate with them, book folding, decoupage, fabulous book covers and eco-friendly book marks.
Wallpaper
22:34
Learn the basics of wallpaper as well as creative ways to use it in isolated areas, including door panels book shelves. Alton also shows you a few other ideas for using scraps of wallpaper including for book covers and as gift wrap.
Paper Decor
26:06
Alton shows you several ideas of how to incorporate beautiful paper into your environment. Make a lampshade cover with matching switch plate and luminaria with the help of his detailed instruction.
It's a Wrap
1:17
It's a wrap. Thanks for taking the Paper Arts course!
Bonus: Tools of the Trade
16:44
Every carpenter, engineer, surgeon and jeweler knows that you are only as good as your tools. Alton provides a guide for putting together the basic toolbox you will need to complete most of the projects featured in Paper Arts.
Description
Whether you have gifts to wrap, a home to decorate or cards to send, Alton Dulaney, TV personality and 2008 Scotch Brand Most Gifted Wrapper, will teach you how to create fun and easy paper crafting projects. You’ll learn advanced gift-wrapping techniques, pop-up and greeting cards, paper flowers, book folding, entertaining with paper, paper decor and wallpaper projects. Turn everyday materials like old maps, books and brown paper bags into classy book covers, personalized cards and framed works of art. You’ll come away from Paper Arts with the expert gift-wrapping skills to create the Tuxedo, Purse, and Criss-Cross wraps.
Alton DuLaney
Alton DuLaney has been featured by the Rachael Ray Show, People Magazine and Martha Stewart Radio. His fabulous and eclectic home decor was featured on HGTV's Small Spaces, Big Style and Apartment Therapy's coffee table book Real Homes, Real People, and Real Design Solutions.
Bonus materials available after purchase