I found this long roll of thin(ish) kraft paper at a paint store a couple of months ago and started using it to write little notes, along with my weekly to-do list. But since graduation is coming up (and Father’s Day), I thought I would turn the paper into long message scrolls for any occasion.
As you can probably guess, they’re beyond easy to make and more unexpected than a traditional greeting card. Plus, if you had a lot to say, you could make a SUPER lengthy scroll for someone special, which I’m thinking would be pretty fun. I know I’d like receiving a scroll like that, anyway.
Here’s how you can make your own paper scrolls in about five minutes…
Materials: roll of kraft paper (you can find it right here on Amazon or at a local paint supply store), pastel crayons or white charcoal pencil, string or ribbon
How-To: Measure and cut (or rip for a more organic look) a long piece of kraft banner paper that ranges from 2-4 feet long. Grab a crayon, pencil, or marker and pour your heart out. It is a scroll after all, so don’t be afraid to get longwinded on this one. Wrap it up and tie a ribbon or string around it to keep it tight. Give to recipient, along with a small gift, and you are good to go. Create scrolls for any occasion you can think of – graduation, birthdays, Father’s day, etc. I made a scroll for Mother’s Day too, but didn’t get it posted in time. Whoops.
Easy gift ideas to go with these scrolls for graduation might include a nice journal or notebook or money rolled up inside the scroll. For Father’s Day, one of these scrolls would fit perfectly inside a tool box for Dad or nestled next to a nice set of hand tools. And for birthdays, you could attach a scroll to a few round helium balloons.
Another idea…It would be cool to write several different scrolls for a friend who needs a pick me up, along the lines of the DIY mailable messages I sent, only scrolls instead of greeting cards. And if you don’t have a special occasion coming up, you could make super inexpensive artwork, by writing out some of your favorite inspirational quotes. Hang them on the wall with a little bit of washi tape and you’re all set.
P.S. I’m doing my best Vanna White impression in the photo above. Can you tell?
Photography by Sarah Eddy // Concept and styling by Brittni Mehlhoff
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5 Weekend DIYs to Try | Paper & StitchThanks Anna.
BrittniThis is such a great idea, thanks for sharing!
Anna S.Thanks Anouk. Happy to hear you like this DIY.
BrittniI love this idea !
AnoukThanks Kelly. 🙂 Hope you’re having a great week.
BrittniLovee these! Such a sweet idea, and an awesome alternative to a regular ol’ greeting card!
Kelly @ Studio DIYThanks Chelsea.
BrittniSuch a cute idea!
chelseacan’t see a thing on the scroll.. probably i would use brown or darker colors
ailynkThanks Jessica Rose. It definitely doesn’t get much more simple than this. Glad you like it.
BrittniCool and simple….just what I like!
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