DIY Marbled Paper Stationary Set

I’m a big fan of paper and stationary. I mean, I designed my own planner for crying out loud. So, while it is true this project could be a gift… I’ll skip the formalities and admit I made the DIY Marbled Paper Stationary for myself. I’m not even ashamed. I can’t wait to use it!

Easy DIY Marbled Paper! Make a lovely stationary set to give away - perfect for kids to make for teachers or Mom. | saynotsweetanne.com

There are a bunch of ways of making marbled patterns on paper, and I’ve tried a fair amount of them. I have to say though, this one is my absolute favorite. I LOVE that I can use my favorite paints, and that even the metallic paints come through. I love how easy it is, and that it doesn’t soak my paper and make it all wrinkly. I also love the price point and all of the amazing possibilities.

Easy DIY Marbled Paper! Make a lovely stationary set to give away - perfect for kids to make for teachers or Mom. | saynotsweetanne.com
What You Need:

  • Shaving Cream – The fluffy kind, not gel. And make sure its a scent you like – bonus scented stationary!
  • Paint of your choice (I love metallics to add a touch of class to the whole thing)
  • A credit card or gift card (for scraping)
  • Plank notecards and envelopes (Depending on where you get them, this gift can be as little as $10!)
  • Baking pan to hold the shaving cream

How You Make It:

  1. Start by adding a bunch of the shaving cream to the bottom of your pan. Smooth it out with the back of a spoon so there is enough to cover your note cards.
    Easy DIY Marbled Paper! Make a lovely stationary set to give away - perfect for kids to make for teachers or Mom. | saynotsweetanne.com
  2. Add a couple of drops of your favorite paint. I like to water mine down a bit so it spreads better.
    Easy DIY Marbled Paper! Make a lovely stationary set to give away - perfect for kids to make for teachers or Mom. | saynotsweetanne.com
  3. Using a straw, a pencil or other interesting items (a to pronged BBQ fork) swirl around the paint until you get a great pattern.
    Easy DIY Marbled Paper! Make a lovely stationary set to give away - perfect for kids to make for teachers or Mom. | saynotsweetanne.com
  4. Place your notecard face down into the shaving cream and then gently lift up.
    Easy DIY Marbled Paper! Make a lovely stationary set to give away - perfect for kids to make for teachers or Mom. | saynotsweetanne.com
  5. Use the credit card to scrape the extra shaving cream off the card. Add it back into your pan and keep going!
    Easy DIY Marbled Paper! Make a lovely stationary set to give away - perfect for kids to make for teachers or Mom. | saynotsweetanne.com
  6. As you continue to re-use the shaving cream your patterns will become more and more saturated with color. That’s OK! Try introducing new colors half way through. Its your stationary set – make it unique!
    Easy DIY Marbled Paper! Make a lovely stationary set to give away - perfect for kids to make for teachers or Mom. | saynotsweetanne.com
  7. Let the cards dry, and then flatten them by sitting over night under some heavy books, or my ironing them with a low iron until crisp. A bit of twine and some coordinating washi tape completes the gift set!
    Easy DIY Marbled Paper! Make a lovely stationary set to give away - perfect for kids to make for teachers or Mom. | saynotsweetanne.com

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Kayla Domeyer

My name is Kayla and I am a Graphic Designer. That means that I love pretty things, and also that I like to make free printables! I'm so happy that you've stopped by to visit my blog, and I hope you will follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Google +, Pinterest or Instagram!! (Yeah, and I'm totally addicted to the internet).

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