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DIY storybook paper roses | DIY Wedding. DIY storybook paper roses You’re going to love today’s DIY project so much that you’re going to want to start tearing pages out from old books tonight! Remember the storybook roses in Shanna + Richard’s wedding? Sweet, right? Floral designer, Cathy Brim of Bloom Floral Design created the elegant branch bouquets seen in their ceremony using Valerie Lloyd’s paper roses design, and now we’re jumping-out-of-the-pages excited that Valerie is sharing her DIY secrets with you!

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Step 1: Gather materials. Step 2: Cutting. Step 3: Shaping. Step 4: Rolling the center. Step 5: Attaching petals. Step 6: Finishing. Book.jpg (JPEG Image, 896x3147 pixels) How To Make a Mini Book. Here's another DIY project from our sweet friend, Sasha - from the The Gilded Bee. Be sure to check out her awesome shop full of handmade packaging lovelies. Thanks for being here with us Sasha! I'm delighted to share my book tutorial with you today: Supplies you’ll need to make this project: • One—8.5 x 5.5 sheet of cardstock • One---1/2 x 3 inch piece of cardstock or paper • Two---2 5/8 x 3 1/8 inch pieces of cardboard, chipboard or matboard (not corrugated) • Hot glue gun and glue sticks • 25---3 x 5 inch ruled or blank index cards • Two---3 x 5 inch sheets cardstock • 2 rubber bands • Pencil • ¼ inch wide Ribbon: One-6 inch piece, plus two-1 inch pieces To make the page block: * 1.

. * 2. . * 3. . * 4. . * 5. . * 6. To make the cover: * 1. Make a little mark at the center of each side of your paper (4.25 inches on center). On each side of those center marks, draw three lines paralleling each other (6 lines total): 5/16”, 5/8”, 13/16” inch from the center mark. * 3. . * 4. . * 5. . * 6.

. * 8. . * 9. . * 10. How To Make A Solar Powered USB Charger (Gadgets) Turn those so-so solar powered garden lamps into a useful, portable, USB device charger! Step 1: Introduction Solar powered garden lamps were a great idea that just haven't worked very well. Let me show you to turn these garden lamps into something really useful. Step 2: Items Prices for garden lamps are so cheap these days that I found this set of four on sale for ten dollars. But you can easily find them at garage sales or maybe even have some old ones lying around in the house. The only other things you'll need are some wire and a female USB connector.

Step 3: Take Apart The Unit Taking apart the units is relatively easy, but in this case I had to do a little extra work to get to the solar cell. Step 4: Voltage Testing with a voltmeter shows an output of two and a quarter to two and a half volts. Step 5: Floppy Drive Cable I like the idea of using a floppy drive cable because the wires are designed to be flexible. Step 6: USB Connector Step 7: Testing The final test was to take it outside. Origami For Everyone.

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Paper flowers. 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. Mary Jane Slippers. By Lisa Gutierrez on 04/01/2008 **I thought this was obvious, but apparently not: PLEASE OH PLEEASE do not use any of my photos without my permission!

I’m a nice person, so if YOU ask nicely, I’d make a consideration. Also, don’t post this pattern anywhere else. A simple link to this page would be a great way to share it. You CAN sell slippers you make, of course, but for pete’s sake, take photos of what you made to show your customer/s! Keep those hooks going! PRINTER-FRIENDLY version link at bottom! I’ve received many messages via Ravelry about these slippers. Crocheted Mary Jane Slippers (women’s large–9.5-10) Materials: worsted weight yarnH-hook2 buttonstapestry needleyou’ll also need some yarn in a contrasting color. First, start with 8 DC into a circle. See the little tail on bottom? After cinching, slst into the top of the first DC, ch 2.

[See THIS POST, if you need more information about the beginning round.] This is what my piece looked like after round 4: This is my half-way mark: Carving a Kuksa Cup tutorial- jonsbushcraft.com.