Rbbon storage. 305955_205496859587332_43061884_n.jpg (JPEG Image, 960×612 pixels) - Scaled (94. Sketchbook Wallet Pattern. FIKS*D: How to Make ... Washi Tape! Are you like me and just can't bring yourself to spend a lot of money on things that even though they are really pretty, will probably just sit there for ages without use?
I've always loved the look of washi tape but find it so expensive and hard to justify. So, I decided to get creative and make my own.. All you need is some double sided tape and tissue paper! Too easy! Reclaim: Doilies. The Reclaim series is all about turning discarded old things into beautiful new things. It’s about making treasure from trash, reducing our waste and saving a little money along the way. Each episode features an everyday object and a variety of inspiring ways that object can be reclaimed. Today, it’s all about doilies! (All images were found on Pinterest .
If one of these images belongs to you, please let us know so that we can give you credit.) String doilies together to create a pretty garland/bunting. Have you got any other clever ideas for recycling doilies? DIY Stamping & Embossing. We are absolute suckers for fine stationery in the Ulmer family.
You would be mildly disturbed to take a peek into my stationary drawers. Because I totally have one of those. Seriously. Hey, in our childhood home, our mother had four cabinets stacked to the brim with stationery, so it’s in our blood. Hippo Paint. Most favorited all-time - page 2. Easy Fringed Flower Accents. Fiskars Scissors make it a breeze to create these easy fringed flowers.
They make a cute accent for virtually any kind of project and can be created in just a few minutes. Fringed Paper Flower Card Instructions: Create a 5 inch by 6 inch card from cardstock. Then cut a 3.5 inch circle from pattern paper as well as a few paper strips of varied length. Use scissors to cut out small wedges from the ends of the paper strips to give them a banner look. Cut or punch several circles for the fringed paper flower. Once each circle is fringed, distress them by crunching up the pieces a bit.
Another kind of fringed flower that can be made in a snap is this one created from fabric strips. Fringed Fabric Flower Accent Instructions: Making stickers out of recycled paper. Making stickers out of recycled paper October 25th, 2011 I recently discovered this great tutorial by Amanda Wood on how to make lovely stickers from recycled paper.
The best thing about it is that the tutorial uses one of my favourite things – envelopes with funky security patterns. How could I resist! You will need: For the glue: 6 tbsp white vinegar 4 packages of unflavoured gelatin 1 tbsp flavouring such as peppermint, lemon or vanilla extract For the stickers: foam paint brush security envelopes or other papers from the recycling bin (enough glue for about 20 envelopes) paper punch (I used a 2″ scalloped circle punch in the picture) sponge for moistening stickers First of all you need to make the glue, so bring the vinegar to boil in a small pan.
If you don’t want to go to all the hassle of making glue, you could always use ‘lick n stick’ glue – it’s the stuff I use for my recycled envelopes and you can get it here.