Paper Dahlia Even if it's not dahlia season just yet, you can still channel this flower's intense color and festive attitude here and now. Martha Stewart Weddings, Spring 2010 For these eye-catching favor pouches, we used bright tissue paper to create a pattern that mimics that bold beauty, then tied on a tag bearing planting instructions, and verdant ribbon to pose as leaves. Tools and Materials: Paper Dahlia How-To: Download the PDF of our dahlia template, and print onto standard printer paper.
How-To: &Stained Glass& Votive Holders By Jenny Ryan Many times when I’m at the grocery or drug store, I can’t resist throwing a few scented votive candles in my cart. When I’m ready to burn them, it’s easy enough to sit one on a cute little vintage china saucer, but I recently decided to try and find a fancier display solution for them. I also wanted the project to be inexpensive, and the materials used to be things I already had on hand. I was inspired by memories of making faux-stained glass in elementary school and came up with these fun little glass votive holders. This project is quick and easy, and a great way to whip up custom party décor on the cheap. Materials Tissue paper in your desired colors Mod Podge (matte finish), in a pinch you can also use school gluePaintbrush Scissors Glass containers to fit your candle(s), I used thrifted vases and wine tumblers Paper punches in various shapes Q-tips, optional Directions Step 3: Start affixing the punched-out paper shapes to the glass using your paintbrush. More: Related
Make and decorate a hexagonal box The hexagon box measures 11cm x 5½ cm, it is an unusual box shape that looks very impressive but is easy to do. It also has a separate lid, so the box and lid can be made out of two different coloured cards if you like and they can be decorated to compliment or contrast with each other. The combinations are endless, have fun making them. You will need: 2 x A4 card scissors craft knife or bone tool ruler PVA glue Bits and pieces for decorating the box and lid What to do 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Back to the Boxes menu... Back to the Paper and Card projects menu...
Easy Tiny Envelopes Guest tutorial by Ruth Bleakley I discovered this envelope making method completely by accident when pulling soggy rain-soaked mail out of my leaky mailbox - I had a total *eureka* moment when the envelope I gingerly opened up completely unfolded at the seams revealing an envelope "template" perfectly. I've seen many envelope tutorials online, some offer downloadable templates, some show fancy paper folding techniques and some suggest specific measurements to create your own D.I.Y. envelopes. I'm going to show you how to replicate any interesting envelope that you might already have, no measuring involved! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Ruth Bleakley is a paper addict who probably became a bookbinder soley as an excuse to obtain more paper.
Reversible Headbands Here’s a quick and easy tutorial for a reversible headband. This makes a fairly wide headband — finished size of 2 1/2″ for adults and 1 3/4″ for kids, so adjust as you like. I used plain elastic in the back, but if you have short hair you might want to make a fabric sleeve, find some decorative elastic, or sew twill tape on top. This is a great project for fabric scraps. Supplies: Fabric scraps (about 18″ long)Elastic (about 6 inches of 1/2″ width)Fusible interfacing (optional, but recommended) Step #1: Cut out template (headband-template.pdf) and make sure it works for your head size. Step #2: Iron interfacing to back side of one of the cut fabric pieces. Step #3: Pin two fabrics together, wrong sides facing, being sure to align them perfectly. If you make this project, please post photos to the Flickr Make it Monday group.
Envelope Book A Basic Envelope Book Materials Needed: To create a basic envelope book you will need: 4 envelopes all the same size2 pieces of plain cardstock cut to the same size as the envelopesPatterned scrapbook papers to cover the cardA piece of cardstock as wide as the envelopes and 12" longA length of ribbon Cover the plain cardstock with the patterned scrapbook paper, snipping the corners to get a neater finish. Fold the long piece of cardstock accordion style. Lay the ribbon across the centre of both covers, tape down to stabilize if necessary and glue the spine in place. Cover the inside front cover with patterned scrapbook paper and an envelope to the back cover. It's up to you whether to cut the flaps off or leave them on -- either way looks good.
Busy Bee Kids Crafts: Fun and Easy Crafts for Kids Stamping Fabric with Dishwasher Soap - At Home on the Bay Yes, you read the title right. I know . . . sounds crazy, but it works. It’s like stamping with bleach or reverse tie dye, but it’s not as caustic. I remember seeing this technique years ago on Creative Juice. Here is what you will need for this project: Automatic Liquid Gel Dishwasher Detergent (I used Cascade.) Plastic Bowl (I used a recycled plastic container.) Cookie Cutters (I used a round cookie cutter and donut hole maker.) Pre-washed Fabric (Cotton or linen works best.) First, choose a fabric with natural fibers. Protect the surface you are working on. Sharing with: Stone Gable and Craftberry Bush
How to Make Dry Dog Shampoo My 2 year old basset hound and I have one thing in common – we both dislike the groomer. I’m not the groomer’s biggest fan for two reasons. One, the cost which has risen from $26 for a bath, brush and ear cleaning to almost $40. In an attempt to save myself from the headache of hauling him to the groomer, I’ve taken on the Herculean task of bathing him at home, which is not fun considering he HATES the water and gets cold very easily. This is ideal for smaller, sensitive dogs –including my niece’s 5 Chihuahuas – or anyone that doesn’t want to deal with wet, smelly dog on their rugs and furniture. 1 cup baking soda. 1. 2.If weather permits, use the dry shampoo outdoors on a patio or other hard surface. 3. 4. 5. This product is ideal for dogs of any age, size or breed. This has been a guest post by Jaimie from Chippewa Falls, WIFind out more about the KCL Contributor Network!
DIY paperweights from glass candle holders. Hi! It’s Shannon from Madigan Made and today I want to show you a simple and inexpensive project: DIY paperweights. I don’t know about you, but I’m an avid dollar store junkie. Next to the craft store, the dollar store is one of my favorite places for creative inspiration. So, I grabbed a pack, got home and I made two paperweights in no time! Want to make one for your desk or as a quick and easy handmade gift? How to make a paperweight with decoupage and a glass candle votive: Supplies Needed Shallow, glass candle holdersScrapbook paperMod Podge (gloss or satin formula)ScissorsPencilBrushPourable resin (and any needed materials to mix like: disposable container, gloves, Wooden stick, etc.) Step One: Find a round object that is a similar size to the circular inset of the candle. Step Two: Brush a thick layer of Mod Podge on the interior areas of the glass. Once that dries, apply another thick coat of Mod Podge on top of the paper. Admire your pretty, new piece of “glass”!
homemade tile coasters Our favorite Christmas gifts we made this year were homemade tile coasters! (I’m sorry I couldn’t post this up before the holidays so you could make them this year too, but I didn’t want to spoil the surprise for everyone who was getting them for Christmas!) The other gift we made this year was Homemade Pure Vanilla Extract! Also super easy to make and fun to give! These coasters were so easy and fun to make… we made 50 and could have easily made more if we had the supplies! I know we’ll be making them again… I want a bunch more for our house! We used cabinet-door stops for the bottom, because we had easy access to those. Then we wrapped them up in coordinating sets of 4 and tied them with ribbon for gifting! These would also be so cool with pictures on them instead of scrapbook paper. I plan on trying that next! Homemade Tile Coasters Instructionsadapted from The Cottage Home Directions: Carefully cut the scrapbook paper into 4×4″ squares. Easy and fun!!