Kusudama Tutorial part 1. 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. There are many different patterns to make a kusudama ball but I find this the easiest pattern to get started.
This is also the pattern I used to make the pink flowers on the tree in the banner. What you need for this tutorial is: 60 pieces of paper cut into squares. Below I will show you how to make the basic shape, you need to make 60 of these. Fold the bottom corner to the top. Fold the left and right corners up to the middle corner.
Fold the same points down. Open up the flaps you have just created and flatten them. Fold the top triangles towards you so they are level with the edges of the paper. Fold the triangles back using the crease you made earlier and glue the outside triangles together. How to make roses from maple leaves | haha.nu - the lifestyle bl. My Paper Crane: handmade goodies and plush! WhatTheCraft.com – Your one-stop destination for D.I.Y. tutorial. Free Paper Toys From The Toymaker!
Resin Knitting Needles - and Tutorial! [[Updated info for the la. ****The bigger needles with the yarn inside, the molds for those are available at Michael's or online, they were made with these- 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! Hmm, they are all hand cast resin needles I made, the smaller ones are size 10 and 1/2, and 7 and 1/2 inches long.The jumbo needles are size 19s, and 11 inches long. 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! Yes, I have some resin! Homemade Snow Globes Brighten Any Home! « wish fulfillment – the.
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. Once you make one, you’ll want to turn everything into a snow globe! Materials A jar of your choice (with a lid) Figurines or jewellery Anti-rust sealant for metal pieces Clear-drying epoxy Distilled water Dash of glycerin Large silver or white glitter (smaller versions will float at the top) Instructions Use clear-drying epoxy to adhere your piece to the inside of the lid.
How to Make a Bird out of a Plastic Straw (with pictures) - wiki. Edit Article Normal Straw MethodLong Straw Method Edited by TOHGIN minako, Wyvernbait, Meta Knight, Lois Wade and 17 others This project is a fun and easy example of plastic straw art. Plastic straw birds are a unique decoration to add to cocktails, cupcakes, or other little delicacies, and are sure to set a lively mood and garner many compliments from your recipients. Ad Steps Method 1 of 2: Normal Straw Method 1 Cut the straw. 19 Display the bird on a glass by putting the rim between the two legs.
Method 2 of 2: Long Straw Method This method is the same basic steps as the one above, however the images show what the bird would look like with the use of a long straw. 1Cut the straw. 19Display the bird on a glass by putting the rim between the two legs. Tips Illustration. Try not to cut your fingers.Wash your hands before starting. The boxdoodle project // boxdoodle.com // by David Hofmann. 100 Extraordinary Examples of Paper Art. 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. In this article, we’ll take a look at 13 remarkable artists and showcase their truly amazing pieces of paper art. Peter Callesen Visit website Jen Stark Visit website Simon Schubert Visit website Brian Dettmer: Book Sculptures Visit website Sher Christopher Visit website Elsa Mora Visit website Yulia Brodskaya Visit Website Su Blackwell Visit website Richard Sweeney Visit website Jolis Paons Visit website Bovey Lee Visit website Bert Simons Visit website Ingrid Siliakus Visit website.
Upcycled sweater boots (w/mini tutorial!) What do you get when you mix a cheap pair of flats, an old sweater, and lots of hot glue? Sweater boots!! Yay! I started with this: chopped off the sleeves, turned it inside out, and formed it to my foot. Hot glued it to a shoe, like so... flipped it right side out, and cut the bottom off the sweater to make a cuff..
Embroidered it.. Sewed it into a cuff that would flip out over the boot.. And now you have...Sweater boots!! 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. Turn Thumb Print Leaves Into Family Heirloom Good Ideas | Apartm. For the Kitchen - Week 3. Crochet a Mini Monkey. Jewellery Making Blog- Techniques – Jewellery making. FASTEST RECYCLED T-SHIRT TOTE BAG. Making Her Clothes Last! (Part One) Children! They grow so fast! 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. I thought I would share a few of the ones I've done recently, to help inspire other moms who might be in the same boat.
The first is this adorable little sweater. So I added fabric from the sleeve of this cardigan around the middle, and made a matching bow, then I stitched on some buttons to accent! This was a polo that was too small around Paige's cute little toddler pot-belly. (Notice my black tea lemonade making a surprise appearance in these photos. Sometimes extending the wearability is as easy and picking up one of those onesie extenders. Another easy fix! Or sometimes it's as easy as snipping the attaching threads on cuffs, to make the sleeves longer. This little tank fits around Paige's middle, but the short straps were making the armhole cut into her underarms.
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Copyright © Wee Folk Art 2008 - 2014. All photos, text and patterns are copyright protected. Letters. This house is way into barrettes. 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. I had stolen some glances at a pair at a b-day party last week and these are a close approximation of what that toddler was wearing.
I think she really wanted me to stop messing with her hair. I had this bag of plain metal barrettes from the craft store lying around and I always meant to cover them in a clever way and never got around to it. 1. 2. 3. 4. They are quite popular around here. Best of 2007. Passionate Homemaking | Loving simple, natural, and intentional. Free Sewing Patterns. The Beauty of Paper Art - Smashing Magazine. Paper flowers | Talk Crafty To Me. Why not brighten up your gloomy winter day, by making your own paper flowers. This super simple project takes only about 5 mins and is sure to brighten any room. Add them to twigs or branches for an instant bouquet or simply throw them in a bowl.
Originally created by Martha Stewart, Wendy from DoziDesign has whipped up a quick tutorial. Head on over there and start making flowers to your heart’s content. Pictures from Dozi & Jen Elisebeth. related posts.