Week 1 of our #Paper-Craft-Fun Weekly Challenge has officially wrapped up, and what an inspiring start!
This week, we saw so many creative paper projects come to life. From layered cut designs and handmade cards to detailed 3D structures and gift-ready creations, each project showed how versatile and expressive paper can be. What stood out most wasn’t just the precision or technique, it was the imagination behind each piece.
Thank you all for sharing your creativity and making Week 1 such a beautiful beginning!
Participation & Rewards
In Week 1, we received 9 project submissions, and after review, 9 met the activity requirements.
To unlock the Weekly Grand Prize, we need 15 valid entries. So this week, we’re awarding:
- 2 Excellence Prizes: each will receive a Hot Color Changing Adhesive Vinyl Bundle - 12" x 10" 8 pack.
Participation Rewards All other valid entries (excluding prize winners) will receive 100 Cheers as a thank-you for sharing your creativity.
Now, let’s spotlight our Week 1 Excellence Prize winners, whose projects truly captured the magic and versatility of paper craft.
Excellence Prize Winner 1: @Franziska_Huber
IdeaStudio Link: See What I've Been Creating...
Franziska_Huber’s Birthday Card stands out for its joyful color palette and beautifully layered composition. The combination of soft pink tones, shiny red heart accents, and the charming ladybug detail creates a design that feels both playful and heartfelt. The dimensional layering adds depth and visual interest, while the thoughtful arrangement of elements keeps the overall look balanced and cohesive.
This piece perfectly captures the spirit of paper crafting, turning simple materials into a handmade celebration filled with warmth and love. 
Excellence Prize Winner 2: @shirleycobb
IdeaStudio Link: See What I've Been Creating...
shirleycobb’s “Paper Craft Dream Catcher” stands out for its intricate woven detailing and beautifully balanced pastel palette. This piece goes beyond lovely paper craftsmanship, it showcases precision and a strong sense of design. The clean layered structure, delicate floral accents, and flowing ribbon elements make it full of handmade charm, a perfect example of how paper can be transformed into a truly eye-catching keepsake.
Prize Distribution Notice
For prize arrangements, please contact @Jodie directly. All rewards will be arranged after Week 3 (Mar 8).
Participation Rewards
All valid entries that meet the craft standard will receive 100 cheers each (up to 2 entries/week). Participation rewards are only for participants who did not receive material prizes.
Cheers Distribution:
- @Samantha_Bryant – 200 Cheers
- @Rose_Anne_Elejorde– 100 Cheers
- @esti_pi - 100 cheers
All Cheers have been automatically added to community accounts.
Week 2 is LIVE!
Ready to fold, cut, layer, and create again?
Don’t forget, the Ultimate Grand Prize will be unlocked once we reach 50 valid entries!
Once unlocked, every creator will have a chance to enter the final voting round.
(Only members who join at least two weeks of the challenge will be eligible for finalist selection.)
Let’s keep turning paper into something magical.
Week 2: Feb 23 → Mar 1 (11:59 PM ET)
Comment Format:
Here’s my Paper Craft Fun Week 2 entry!
IdeaStudio link: [URL]
Story: Tell us about your idea or who it’s for
Photos: Attach 1–3 images
Join Week 2 here:
for this wonderful gift and this lovely family of crafters!
There are plenty of files in the library to choose from lol.
life’s been rough but hopefully we can get in on more events again. It’s been wonderful seeing more new members participating though I’ve been loving seeing all the new creators 
I’ll be keeping you in my thoughts and throwing up some prayers for you. Yes, would love to see everyone come back, but I totally understand that life happens. Whenever they’re ready, we’re here with arms open wide.