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The Japanese kusudama is a paper ball made out of multiple identical origami shapes glued together. They were traditionally used as a ball for incense or potpourri but now we see them more for decoration or as a gift. Today I am showing you part 1 on how to make the Japanese traditional shape.
Folding Trees » Kusudama Tutorial part 1
On Saturday was our monthly Crafternoon meet up. You can check out past month’s here , here , and here . I also did it for Mother’s Day two years in a row here and here , but now it’s turned into a monthly get-together. I just love hanging out with these folks each month…sitting around chatting, eat good food, and try out a crafty project or two. This month we were gonna do an easy one of spray painting glass jars. Then of course I stumbled across pour painting flower pots (i’ll post some instructions) and had to throw that in there too.
My Paper Crane: handmade goodies and plush!
This week’s WhatTheCraft Giveaway is sponsored by Priya of Zahoomi ! All of us handmade fiends are always on the lookout for the newest handmade marketplace. So here’s your chance to get acquainted with Zahoomi ! I started Zahoomi after attending numerous craft fairs and seeing that it was hard for the local buyers to contact the local sellers once the fairs/markets were over.
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****The bigger needles with the yarn inside, the molds for those are available at Michael's or online, they were made with these- http://www.amazon.com/Wilton-Plastic-Dowel-Rods/dp/B001A6G82M Just let them cure, I put fimo in the ends, and sort of twist/wring them to detach them from the plastic, and push 'em out with a pencil, or whatever's handy- Ta-da, end of update! I searched this forum, and apparently I'm not the only one confused about where to put knitting needles, but it seems they go here, since others did! then ends are either polymer clay or buttons, and the needles are embedded with yarn, glitter, gold leaf, mica powder, and resin dye, but not all in the same pairs!
Resin Knitting Needles - and Tutorial! [[Updated info for the la
Photo courtesy of Anthropologie Whether or not you get to experience a white Christmas this year, these glittery snow globes can bring a piece of festive weather to you! There are beautiful examples out there, but they can run up a hefty price tag, especially if you’re into collecting. This DIY version costs next to nothing, and lets you personalize to your heart’s content! You choose everything from the jar to the trinkets inside, making this the perfect gift for loved ones.
Homemade Snow Globes Brighten Any Home! « wish fulfillment – the
This example of straw art is a fun craft project, and it can also be a unique addition to any party (especially a cocktail party ). Out of a simple plastic drinking straw, you can create a beautiful bird to line the rim of a glass, or stand alone as decoration. With time and patience, you can make many of these, and give your guests a beautiful keepsake to take home.
How to Make a Bird out of a Plastic Straw (with pictures) - wiki
100 Extraordinary Examples of Paper Art | Webdesigner Depot
Paper art can be traced back to Japan, where it originated over a thousand years ago. From complex paper cutting to book carving, this is an ever expanding area of design that is hardly talked about. These intricate paper designs grace museums and exauhibitions throughout the world and is becoming yet another exciting medium of expression for many designers. Some of the artists featured here use simple materials, such as A4 printing papeel, while others resort to unexpected materials, such as actual books, as their prime materials.
Of course, they're not really meant for cold weather wear, but they'd be perfect in the fall or tromping around the house I'm really quite proud of these. Getting them to form properly took a little inventive cussing, but I got it in the end! I hope you like the mini tute.
Upcycled sweater boots (w/mini tutorial!) - CLOTHING
We're always on the lookout for new creative ideas to add to our little one's lives. We love the look of this thumb print guest book, although it was used for a wedding (and a fabulous one at that) we think the look is perfect for your next baby shower or as wall art in your nursery. A few more ideas are after the jump! We really love the idea of little individual leaves. We also think it could be a neat thing to keep from year to year for your child, letting invited attendees to birthday parties stamp their fingers to leave their mark on the day. Keep the same "tree" from year to year, just add to it as you go, alter colors if you wish, just make sure to date one or two so you know where it stops.
Turn Thumb Print Leaves Into Family Heirloom Good Ideas | Apartm
Crochet a Mini Monkey | myLifetime.com
Difficulty Level: Epic 4. Twist the single 5" segment and fold in half, allowing it to twist. Pull the end through the top of the fez and stitch in place. Trim ends. Excerpted from " Creepy Cute Crochet " by Christen Haden.
Are you looking for a great, low-cost recycling project to do at home or with a group? This is IT! This is a great way to use last season's team t-shirts or a previous year's event t-shirts! Re-purpose an unwanted t-shirt today and easily turn the shirt into a re-usable tote bag.
FASTEST RECYCLED T-SHIRT TOTE BAG
Unfortunately, the money tree can't always keep up, can it? I'm trying to alter some of Paige's clothing to be wearable longer. I love the instant gratification of projects like this.
~Ruffles And Stuff~: Making Her Clothes Last! (Part One)
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The server encountered an internal error or misconfiguration and was unable to complete your request. Please contact the server administrator, webmaster@tanya091ftp.jazzypatterns.com and inform them of the time the error occurred, and anything you might have done that may have caused the error.Thanks so much for the book love! I feel so supported and good about the whole thing. . .it's hard to put into words, except to say thank you. I am not really able to stay focused on any one big project right now (like the the quilt and blanket I have started and not finished for this baby) so, I jumped to something else and I tried my hand at some felt covered barrettes last week and these are quick and easy. They go together so fast, it won't make me crazy if we lose them.