Tramp Art Papercrafts 25 Projects for Corrugated Paper [Paperback]

Create beautiful gifts and home accents that capture the look of a vintage 19th century craft for 21st century fun! Simply cut shapes from corrugated paper, then stack and glue them on boxes and chests to achieve the vintage appearance of notched and layered wood for which Tramp Art is famous. Tramp art refers to primitively notched wooden designs made from layers of thin wood, often taken from salvaged cigar boxes. Old-time tramps and hobos would carve these small boxes and frames while travelling and trade them for food and shelter.Now, using modern cardboard and a few simple craft supplies, you can create beautiful gifts and home accents that capture the look of this 19th century craft for 21st century fun! Simply cut shapes from corrugated paper, then stack and glue them on boxes and chests to achieve the vintage appearance of notched and layered wood for which Tramp Art is famous.Easy to follow, step-by-step patterns and instructions make it fun for the whole family. Adding unusual accents like table forks for legs, chunky wood pieces, and massive hardware makes the projects in Tramp Art Papercrafts truly unique. Try one design and you'll want to make them alI!Who Knew?You can achieve the vintage look of notched wood for which Tramp Art is famous with just some corrugated cardboard and a few simple craft supplies. Corrugated Cardboard Crafting is fun for all ages, and just look at the beautiful items you can make!Stationery & NotecardsTreasure Boxes & Home AccentsFrames & AlbumsLamp Bases & ShadesPortfolios & Mini BooksCandles & PendantsEasy to follow, step-by-step patterns and instructions make this fun for the whole family.