Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Crimped Paper Question... ANSWERED!!!


I'm trying to figure out how to make those 1/8" strips of crinkled paper?
(used as filler as above).

Do you use a paper crinkler and then run them through a shredder?

Or is there an all purpose crinkler/cutter on the market??
(and is "crinkler" even a word??)

Or do you just have to buy the stuff??

thanks friends.

barbara jean


DeeDee's Craft Spot

She had the answer and it was just what I hoped for.

Crinkle the paper first,
then run it through the shredder.

Now, to find a 1/8" shredder. =)
Thanks DeeDee

And thanks to all who left comments.


9 comments:

Nancy's Notes said...

Hi Barbara! Oh goodness, I am the wrong one to comment, I don't know how to make it, I just buy it! Sorry, no help here.

By the way, great blog!

Nancy

ClassyChassy said...

I have heard of paper crimpers, but don't know anything about them. Easy to BUY some crimped paper in packages!

GARAGE SALE GAL said...

Hi Barb,
Your baby shoe with your tea roses is darling :)
I hope you are feeling better.
I have no idea on the crimped paper..good question.
Warmly,
Deb :)

Cottage Rose said...

Wish I could help,,, but I don't know,,, so if you find out,, I would love to know too. hehe good luck and have a great week.

Hugs;
Alaura

Unknown said...

Wrong person to ask, but your basket of goodies is fabulous!, BJ.

Have a lovely Memorial holiday.
TTFN ~ Hugs, Marydon

Vicki Boster said...

Buy the stuff in big bags at Hobby Lobby for about 3 bucks! Not worth the trouble to make it I dont think - it comes in all colors at the HL!

Vicki

Rella said...

If 'crinkler' is not a word, let's make it one!!

I had the same question a while ago. I believe there is a machine that crinkles the paper......but I don't know if there is a crinkler AND a cutter. So in the end, I just bought it, but jeepers, it's not cheap if you want different colors.

Now for the crazy confession. One time I shredded pink paper, took it out of the shredder...and piece by piece folded and folded and folded to make my own crinkles.
I am somewhat determined and want what I want.

xox Rella

DeeDee said...

I crinkle mine then, run thru shredder ..I have a straight shredded so this works well for me....

Anonymous said...

How do you crinkle it? Is there such a thing as a crinkler? I want to get a shredder to shred junk paper as a filler for my packages. I think it's greener than the packing peanuts.