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Flower Week: Tissue Paper Carnations
Today is the start of Flower Week on Folding Trees. Every weekday, I will be showcasing different types of paper flowers. You may be surprised at the variety of flowers you can make using different paper craft techniques! If you know of any amazing flower tutorials I should include in my round-up, let me know ! When I had the idea for Flower Week, I thought I would kick off the week with some flowers that I made myself.
Catalog Inspired Wall Pockets by Choose to Thrive
Is it just me, or does guest posting on Ucreate seem a little like sitting down on the couch with Oprah? I’m just a bit excited to be here people, and am trying my darndest to keep the couch jumping and fist pumps to a minimum… Anyway, I’m Nike.
Handspun Recycled Newspaper Yarn
Recently a commenter asked what they could do with all the old newspapers they had piling up. With enough time, patience, and newspapers you can create newspaper yarn. From the design studios of Greetje van Tiem and her “Indruk” project she can purportedly spins 20yds of “yarn” from a sheet of old newspaper. Similar to our post on Plarn , newspaper yarn can be woven into varying degrees of complexity to construct anything from curtains, to rugs, netting throws, or even upholstery. Its strength may be slightly less that of yarn but when spun tightly and woven into something like a mat the newspaper yarn is a durable and functional structure. This great craft can create usable additions around the home and is a upcycle for your Sunday Post.
These pretty printables are fabulous and free…you can’t go wrong with that! Decorate your home with quotes and flowers, throw a party that looks like a million bucks or wrap a gift with the perfect tag. Oh my gosh…you are going to love these!!! There’s a little something for everyone. I wish I could share a photo of each one, but my blog would most likely blow up…ha! Make sure your printer has color ink before you start, and feel free to share this list with all your friends…they’ll love you for it!
101 Pretty Printables {free}
Cake postcard tutorial
Make a mailable slice of cake I have so many friends and family members that always say "I wish you could mail me a birthday cake!" ... well, now I can send them a slice. Imagine how happy and excited you'd be, if you went to your mailbox one day and pulled out a slice of cake.the DIY: MAGAZINE ENVELOPES
13K+ Well I got this idea from our friend Nina. She was making these super cute envelopes out of scrapbook paper and I really wanted to make some! So I came home and made some! They are so so SO simple and add a personal touch to your envelopes.
little guiding stars
Since the new year has started I’ve been trying to think of ways to be more kind to my self. Especially when that nasty gremlins try to creep in and stump me. I remembered this origami star video on You Tube and had to get them involved in my plan. I thought it would be fun to make a whole bunch with kind words and “you are….” phrases inside. I made 60 of them, enough to last me the whole year if I open one a week, plus a few extra just in case.
Woven gift-wrap // pastel edition ^_^
By Kate on August 8, 2012 I noticed that the woven gift-topper I made last year was doing the rounds again on Pinterest so I thought I would make an updated pastel version (pastels seem to be the new neon at the moment). I bought some quilling strips (0.5cm) to use this time which reduces the labour by about half (I’ve also been working on some more intricate woven ‘things’ for another project…more to come soon). Anyway check out the previous post if you want full instructions. Above: Mischevious hands – the unseen backdrop in all my photo’s ^_^Katydid and Kid: Cereal Box Stationary Organizer {Tutorial}
Are your kids bored? Looking for an eco-friendly and cheap project to keep them busy, and something that they can use during the school year? Look no further than this stationary organizer, made from a Cheerios box. Materials a cereal box (I used a small, 9oz. one that's about 7" wide) scrapbook papers or construction paper Elmers glue stick pencil or Sharpie marker transparent tape X-acto knife or utility knife STEP ONE With the glue stick, glue the top of the box closed, then reinforce both the top and bottom with tape.
beautiful gift boxes for holiday with printable patterns
Easter gifts: Paper Carrot Treat Box Carrot Box for Easter Treats {hybrid} Carrot Box Template Set and Cutting Files (Kelleigh Ratzlaff Designs @The Digichick) Doodle Labels and Frames (Kelleigh Ratzlaff Designs @The Digichick) Digital paper from Enchanted Evening kit (Sugarplum Paperie @The Digichick) Printed on Epson Premium Presentation Paper Cut on Paper crafts for kids: Valentine Candy Favors Paper crafts for kids: Valentine Candy Favors Here is my twist on a Valentine Favor Box. These are fast and easy to create especially if you have a lot of Valentine’s to make at one time. Here is a list of Easter crafts for kids: cone-shaped and bunny basket tutorial Now for these cute, cone-shaped critters. These were so easy and fun to make. I made a bunny, chick and carrot-but you could make any critter. You could let your kids get creative and make thier own.Like most of you, I’m sure, I tend to go through a lot of paint chips when trying to decide on a color to paint a room. And when the project is done, I toss the paint chips into a box I keep in my craft room. They are the perfect “I’ll use these one day” items, right? Well I stumbled upon the box a few days ago and realized just how many I’d collected over the years. Oh the memories this pile brings back! There are the numerous shades of tan that I went through when painting the kitchen.
Paint chip greeting cards
they are all over pinterest.... (i still am not signed up for pinterest because i don't have time for one more thing but browsing is fun!) so we made one. i took a box of 64 crayons and took out the blacks and browns. i used another small box and doubled up on the good colors i liked and hot glued them to the top of our canvas. then we turned our blow dryer to hot on high.
you knew i was going to make one.
I've had so much fun this year making bag toppers. Halloween is the perfect holiday to make even more. Materials: cardstock