Crafting for Beginners with Sara
- Read time: 3 minutes
- Written by: Crafters Companion
Calling all creatives! Our very own Queen of Crafting Sara Davies has taken papercraft back to basics. So, whether you’re looking to perfect your techniques or master something brand new, Sara will guide you through the ins and outs of core tools, essential materials, and everyday skills. And she’ll also throw in plenty of her own helpful tips along the way, too.
Episode 1
Essential Tools and Materials
Wondering what you really need to kickstart your crafting? Join Sara as she cuts through the clutter to share her must-have tools and secret weapons for every beginner’s craft stash.
Episode 2
Papercrafting Basics: Scoring, Folding, and Layering
Get those crisp folds, perfect layers, and pro-level finishes in a few easy steps. Sara’s got all the tips and tricks to give your papercrafts a sharp and polished foundation, whatever the project.
Episode 3
Choosing the Right Adhesives for Crafting
Do you know your tacky glue from your 3D glue gel? Sara takes you through the different types of adhesives and how to choose the perfect tools for a flawless finish every time.
Episode 4
Getting Started with Scrapbooking
Sara shows you step-by-step how to turn your treasured photos and memories into beautiful keepsake pages. From layout ideas to adding embellishments, discover simple beginner-friendly tips to bring your scrapbook to life.
Episode 5
Beginner’s Guide to Stamping
Get ready to stamp like a champ! Sara brings you her tips and tricks for achieving crisp, even stamped designs every time, as well as customising cards, scrapbooks, and other crafts with bold, beautiful designs.
Episode 6
Stencilling for Beginners
Stencilling is one of the simplest yet most effective techniques around. Sara will show you how to use our range of inks and pastes to add quick, clean designs and creative flair to almost any surface.
Episode 7
Die Cutting for Beginners: Getting Started with Your First Machine
Sara’s here to demystify our Gemini die cutting machines. She’ll help you select the best tools and dies for your projects and give a quick demonstration of our most popular Gemini machines.
Episode 8
Embossing Basics: Heat and Dry Techniques
Take your projects to the next level with gorgeous texture and raised details. Sara’s here to discuss the many different embossing techniques out there, so you’ll be able to add patterns to your paper with just a crank of your die cutting machine or a swish of your Heat Tool.
Episode 9
Easy Card Making: A Step-by-Step Guide
It’s time to bring all those newly learned skills together! Sara’s got the perfect card-making project for beginners that will help you try out some of the different techniques you’ve been shown throughout the series.
