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Welcome to the Public View of Our Online Video Library

Paper Crafter's Library is an online educational and reference resource for paper crafters that developed out of our passion for creating, and for sharing our love of creating, with others.  We strongly believe that engaging in creative activities results in a happier and more fulfilling life, and that it also gives us the ability to enrich the lives of others with our art.

It is our mission to help our readers and our members discover and develop their creativity through paper crafting by providing both inspiration AND instruction.

Paper Crafter's Library (www.papercrafterslibrary.com) is the largest and most comprehensive resource on the internet for paper crafter's worldwide. Featuring a library of over 700 video tutorials, pdf downloads and exclusive templates, our online education program offers detailed product information & how-to's, multiple techniques as well as projects for all skills and levels of paper crafting. Our videos are of the finest quality, offer a close-up view, and provide step-by-step teaching using a vast array of products.  Our instructors are expert paper crafters with over 35 combined years of experience in the industry, who have a real passion for paper crafting, which they convey to all of our members and readers.

What you see here is our main video library page.  This features all the main sections and categories of videos currently found on Paper Crafter's Library.  When you click on any of the links you'll then see what kinds of videos we have in each category. We have provided a number of complimentary videos for your instruction and inspiration, and, to give you an idea of the type and quality of instruction we offer.  To see these videos, look for the sections with the small text that says "this section contains one or more complimentary videos". 

We currently offer two levels of membership which would give you access to ALL the videos in our online library - a monthly membership and a yearly membership. For full details about the benefits of membership please click HERE.  To sign up now, click HERE.

There are many sections to our video library.  Make sure you scroll all the way down to the bottom of this page to see all that the library offers.

Knowing Your Materials - An Overview
This section is a beginner level section and is intended to give you some information on the basic items you will need to get started in paper crafting. 
 

 

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adhesives

Adhesives 
(this section contains one or more complimentary videos)

20

color mediums

Inks, Paints, Mists, Coloring & Other Mediums 
(this section contains one or more complimentary videos)

19

cardstock and paper

Paper & Other Surfaces 
(this section contains one or more complimentary videos)

10

collection of stamps

Stamps 
(this section contains one or more complimentary videos)

43

Knowing Your Tools And Their Techniques
This section is intended to introduce you to various tools, teach you the basic way to use them as well as teach you specific techniques using these tools.

 

# Of Videos
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Copic Airbrush System

Airbrush Systems 
(this section contains one or more complimentary videos)

2

brayer thumbnail

Brayer 
(this section contains one or more complimentary videos)

1

crimper

Crimper
(this section contains one or more complimentary videos)

1

 Cutting

Cutting 
(this section contains one or more complimentary videos) 

 16

big shot picture

Die Cutting Systems - Manual - The Big Shot 
(this section contains one or more complimentary videos) 

 15

 TheCuttlebug Die Cutting Systems - Manual - The Cuttle Bug

 GrandCalibur

Die Cutting Systems - Manual - The Grand Calibur 

Cricut Expression

Die Cutting Systems - Electronic - The Cricut 
(this section contains one or more complimentary videos) 

15

  SilhouetteCameo Die Cutting Systems - Electronic - The Silhouette
(this section contains one or more complimentary videos) 

 17

 Dies Dies & How To Use Them 

 14

 Distressing Essentials Kit

Distressing & Sanding 
(this section contains one or more complimentary videos) 

 5

 HeatEmbossingTools

Heat Embossing
(this section contains one or more complimentary videos) 

28 

 DryEmbossingTools

Dry Embossing
(this section contains one or more complimentary videos) 

eyelet mat, setter & hammer 

Eyelet/Snap Setters & Hole Punching Tools 
(this section contains one or more complimentary videos) 

 3

Masking Main Page

Masks & Masking
(this section contains one or more complimentary videos)

10

 Paper-Piercing&StitchingTools

Paper-Piercing & Stitching
(this section contains one or more complimentary videos) 

 PlacementTools&Guides

Placement Tools & Guides 
(this section contains one or more complimentary videos) 

 13

punches

Punches 
(this section contains one or more complimentary videos) 

 13

Scoring

Scoring 
(this section contains one or more complimentary videos) 

 3

 Sponging&Stippling

Sponging & Stippling
(this section contains one or more complimentary videos) 

 6

 wheels thumbnail Wheels

 4

Techniques Using Color Mediums
The videos in this section will give you an overview of different techniques for various color mediums including coloring and watercoloring.  You'll also learn about what each product is and the basics of how to use it.

 

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pastels

Chalks & Pastels 
(this section contains one or more complimentary videos)

 
19

color pencils

Color Pencils (incl. use of Gamsol)
(this section contains one or more complimentary videos)

18

distress inks

Distress Inks 
(this section contains one or more complimentary videos)

4

Dye Ink Pads

Dye Ink Pads 

21

Dye Ink Refills

Dye Ink Refills

36

copic markers

Markers - Copic Markers (Alcohol-Based) 
(this section contains one or more complimentary videos)

25

markers

Markers - Dye Ink Water Soluble 
(this section contains one or more complimentary videos)

7

Mixed Media Coloring

Mixed Media Techniques
* Each of the videos in this section use several different color mediums *

1

Shimmer Paint

Shimmer Paint

10

brushes

Tools & Supplies Used For Coloring & Watercoloring 
(this section contains one or more complimentary videos)

6

twinkling H2Os

Twinkling H2Os 
(this section contains one or more complimentary videos)

5

Color Wheel

Understanding Color

4

watercolor crayons

Watercolor Crayons

3

watercolor paints

Watercolor Paints (solids and liquids) 
(this section contains one or more complimentary videos)

8

watercolor pencils

Watercolor Pencils 
(this section contains one or more complimentary videos)

9

Techniques Using Other Supplies 
The videos in this section will show you a variety of different techniques using other supplies.

 

# Of Videos
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Adhesives

Adhesives 
(this section contains one or more complimentary videos)

4

bead thumbnail

Beads, Buttons & Other Bling

8

Bleaching Main Image

Bleaching

2

chipboard thumbnail

Chipboard

5

envelopes thumbnail

Envelopes

5

Faux Techniques Main Page

Faux Techniques & Finishes 
(this section contains one or more complimentary videos)

9

flowers thumbnail

Flowers & Leaves

7

glitter

Glitter, Flock & Flower Soft

6

Paper Tole Technique Close Up

Paper-Piecing & Paper Tole

4

 PunchArt

Punch Art

 8

emboss resist

Resist

2

Ribbon Main Page

Ribbon & Other Fibres

15

Rub-Ons

Rub-Ons & Stickers

6

stamps thumbnail

Stamping 
(this section contains one or more complimentary videos)

12

The Big Picture - By Theme 

In this section you will be able to look through completed projects by Theme.  Projects include PDF handouts.

 

# Of Videos
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Back To School

Back To School

5

Christmas Theme

Winter & Christmas

70

 Fall, Thanksgiving and Halloween Theme

Fall, Thanksgiving & Halloween

 12

Summer Theme

Summer

12

 ValentinesThemeImage

 Valentines & Love

34

The Big Picture - By Project Type

In this section you will be able to look through completed projects by Type of project.  Projects include PDF handouts.

 

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Lunchbox Love Notes

Altered Art & Mixed Media
*the alteration of ordinary objects into
artistic pieces using a variety of materials*

11

Leather-Bound Journal Top View

Books & Journals

3

DesignTeamHaveYourCake

Cards 
(this section contains one or more complimentary videos)

124

OwlValentinePopUpCardOpen

Cards: Pop-Up, Interactive & Fun-Folds 
(this section contains one or more complimentary videos)

18

Card Purse Featuring Spellbinders Grand Nestabilities

Card Boxes
(this section contains one or more complimentary videos)

11

Fruit-themed Note Cards

Card & Box Sets

3

DesignTeamCocoaJar

Gifts, Gift Boxes/Bags & 3D Items 
(this section contains one or more complimentary videos)

91

AndThenThereWereFiveManillaTagAlbumCover

Scrapbook Mini Albums

7

YumScrapbookPage

Scrapbook Pages 
(this section contains one or more complimentary videos)

37