How to Make an Impression: Extraordinary Thank-You Notes. January 10th, 2011 399Email 409 users recommend These days, sending any thank-you note will get you noticed, but sending this thank-you note may very well get you hired! Jeff Rudell Try to keep your designs loose and unfussy. This note was done mostly freehand and took just over an hour to cut out. A handmade vellum envelope is a wonderfully mysterious way to wrap your note for delivery. Photo: Jeff Rudell One holiday, many years ago, I hand-made ornaments for everyone on my Christmas list. I couldn't fault my friends, of course. My tactic was a bit off the mark, perhaps, but my idea was sound. The great thing about paper is that while it may be temporary, it can also be a tremendously effective medium for memory-making. While I'll probably never tinker with Christmas again, I still try to put this temporary nature of paper to good use as often as possible.
Granted, not every note merits the time and energy required for this project. View 4 member project galleries. Paper Hearts and Paper Flowers. I’ve been so distracted and excited about our new blog design that I completely forgot to post my collection of paper flower and paper heart tutorials! Hopefully I didn’t catch you too late. Run out tonight and grab some paper and make something cool for your mom this weekend. Some of these are for show/inspiration and some you can do for real. Paper Flower Heaven It really is.
Barcelona Paper Flowers Found at a market in Barcelona. Helen’s Garden A seriously cute way to do indoor gardening. Heart Paper Chain Normally appropriate for Valentine’s Day but I say hearts are good for any holiday. Origami Hearts I love origami anything. Mexican Paper Flowers Beautiful! Paper Roses Really, easy step by step tutorial for these roses. Hope your mother’s day weekend is beautiful and relaxing! Stumbleupon. Snowflake Cards. A Little Hut :: Patricia Zapata :: Paper Illustrations, Gift boxes, Calendars, Stationery, Printables, Handmade cards. Tissue Paper &Paper Flowers Tutorial. I debated sharing this tutorial for a couple-o-reasons. Reason 1. It's a craft that has been around since before I was born and reason 2... it's a craft that has been around since before I was born.
I feel like I might be a 100 years old at this point. My crows feet asked for slippers the other day cause they were getting cold. Since it's new to me I figure it's got to be new to someone else too so I am doing it anyway! Supplies you'll need to make tissue paper flowers:Tissue paper (seeing as how this IS a tissue paper flower tutorial it would stand to reason that some form of tissue paper will be required)16 HUGS (just checking to see if you are actually reading this)Pipe cleaners or floral wireScissors Extras (for pizzaz): glimmer mist, brads, 2 inch Styrofoam balls, ribbon, more hugs (still checking), a flower girl (seriously), and lastly...
As I stated last week, I purchased a Martha Stewart tissue paper flowers kit a few months ago on clearance at Malwart. Let's get started!! VOILA!! Handmade Wedding: Finishing the Invitations.