Custom Background with Paper Weaving | Kathleen Schmelz
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:
- Base: Use a 12" x 12" white cardstock as the base for your layout.
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Paper Weaving:
- Cut the striped paper from the 6" x 6" paper pad into individual color strips, then cut each strip in half again.
- Weave the strips together, keeping the original color order or mixing them up for a different look.
- Adhere the woven panel to the center of the white cardstock with thin foam adhesive.
- Photos: Trim (2) photos to slightly smaller than 3" x 4" and adhere them to the woven element, slightly overlapping.
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Embellishments & Finishing Touches:
- Add a mix of ephemera and floral ephemera to the left of the photos and adhere a title from the Puffy Titles on top.
- 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. - 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
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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
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BooVille: Cardstock Stickers
(2) 5 ½” x 11” sheets of cardstock stickers/60 pieces. Archival quality, acid-free.- $6.00
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BooVille: Enamel Shapes
(1) 4 ¼” x 4 ¼” sheet of enamel shapes/88 pieces. Archival quality, acid-free.- $5.00
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BooVille: Ephemera
40 pieces of cardstock ephemera per pack. Archival quality, acid-free.- $6.00
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BooVille: Floral Ephemera
40 pieces of cardstock floral ephemera per pack. Archival quality, acid-free.- $6.00
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BooVille: Puffy Stickers
(1) 5” x 7” sheet of puffy stickers/51 pieces. Archival quality, acid-free.- $5.00
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BooVille: Puffy Titles
(2) 5 ½” x 11” sheets of puffy titles/74 pieces. Archival quality, acid-free.- $6.50
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BooVille: Rub-ons
(2) 5” x 7” sheets of rub-ons/60 pieces. Archival quality, acid-free.- $5.50
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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
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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
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