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Custom Background with Paper Weaving | Kathleen Schmelz

Custom Background with Paper Weaving | Kathleen Schmelz

29 Jul 2026 0 Comments

Hey Pinkfresh Studio fans! It’s Kathleen here, and today I’m excited to share my first project with the new BooVille collection with you.

Please note: Many of the BooVille products are currently out of stock but a full restock is on the way. Sign up for restock notifications on the product pages so you don't miss it.

As soon as I saw the collection, I knew that the paper with the colorful stripes would be one of the first ones I'd be using. I absolutely love the color scheme! 

* Disclaimer: All products used are linked below as clickable images. If a product isn't listed, it's been discontinued.

 

Let's take a look at how you can recreate this layout:

  1. Base: Use a 12" x 12" white cardstock as the base for your layout.
  2. Paper Weaving: 
    1. Cut the striped paper from the 6" x 6" paper pad into individual color strips, then cut each strip in half again.
    2. Weave the strips together, keeping the original color order or mixing them up for a different look.
    3. Adhere the woven panel to the center of the white cardstock with thin foam adhesive.
  3. Photos: Trim (2) photos to slightly smaller than 3" x 4" and adhere them to the woven element, slightly overlapping.
  4. Embellishments & Finishing Touches:
    1. Add a mix of ephemera and floral ephemera to the left of the photos and adhere a title from the Puffy Titles on top.
    2. Add spiderweb Rub-ons in different areas of the layout.
      Tip: Arrange them in a visual triangle to help draw the eye to your photos.
    3. Use small embellishments like Enamel Shapes or Puffy Stickers for a finishing touch.

Tip: Don't skip the little details! The machine-stitched spiderweb the ephemera spider hangs from adds extra texture and interest. Hand stitching would work just as well.

I hope you like this project and feel inspired to give this technique a try! Paper weaving is also a perfect way to use up some leftover paper strips! You could easily switch up the color scheme to make it fit any occasion.

If you create a project inspired by this, please tag us (@scatteredconfetti & @pinkfreshstudioscrapbook) on Instagram - we would absolutely love to see it. 

Thanks for stopping by today!

-Kathleen

    Pinkfresh Studio Supplies

  • BooVille: 6x6 Paper Pack

    This paper pack contains 24 double-sided 6” x 6” patterned papers (2 each of 12 designs) featuring a unique design on each side. Printed on 80-lb smooth cardstock with a matte finish. Archival quality, acid-free. Printed in the USA.
    $8.00
    $8.00
  • BooVille: Cardstock Stickers

    (2) 5 ½” x 11” sheets of cardstock stickers/60 pieces. Archival quality, acid-free.
    $6.00
    $6.00
  • BooVille: Enamel Shapes

    (1) 4 ¼” x 4 ¼” sheet of enamel shapes/88 pieces. Archival quality, acid-free.
    $5.00
    $5.00
  • BooVille: Ephemera

    40 pieces of cardstock ephemera per pack. Archival quality, acid-free.
    $6.00
    $6.00
  • BooVille: Floral Ephemera

    40 pieces of cardstock floral ephemera per pack. Archival quality, acid-free.
    $6.00
    $6.00
  • BooVille: Puffy Stickers

    (1) 5” x 7” sheet of puffy stickers/51 pieces. Archival quality, acid-free.
    $5.00
    $5.00
  • BooVille: Puffy Titles

    (2) 5 ½” x 11” sheets of puffy titles/74 pieces. Archival quality, acid-free.
    $6.50
    $6.50
  • BooVille: Rub-ons

    (2) 5” x 7” sheets of rub-ons/60 pieces. Archival quality, acid-free.
    $5.50
    $5.50
  • Precision Clear Craft Glue .5 oz

    This premium glue is ideal for use in papercrafting. The pen-style applicator features a fine, precision tip, allowing for detailed and accurate application. The glue goes on white, ensuring visibility during use, and dries crystal clear for a professional finish. It’s water-based and acid-free,...
    $5.00
    $5.00
  • Precision Clear Craft Glue 2 oz

    This premium glue is ideal for use in papercrafting. The applicator features a fine, precision tip, allowing for detailed and accurate application. The large 2-oz size offers excellent value. The glue goes on white, ensuring visibility during use, and dries crystal clear for a...
    $10.00
    $10.00
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