Vintage Paper Placemats {Printable} | {Wedding DIY It seems Pretty Blog readers just can’t get enough of their high teas these days! In honour of this truly wonderful tradition making a comeback into weddings and everyday life I’ve created a set of 3 vintage-inspired placemats – each a sweet and simple backdrop for your finest cake plates and tea sets. While I’ve used crisp white paper for my placemats these vintage illustrations will also look great on other soft hues like pale blue, blush and ivory. Happy Crafting! (Please note that these documents are for non-commercial use only. paper crafts: mini grad cards Paper crafts: mini grad cards It’s that time of year again – graduation season. I don’t know about you, but every year we know of quite a few graduates. To save money, and to add a personal touch to what is usually a card full of money, I made these mini graduation cards. Here is what you will need to make these cute little cards: 3×6 pieces of card stockblack and white card stockembroidery threadglue dotsbradsa template for your grad hats – I made mine by drawing a diamond for one piece. 1. 2. 3-6. 7. In my original card plan, there was no sentiment (which is why the stamping materials are not pictured in the supplies list). 8. 9. 10. Use glue dots to attach the hats and banners to the front of the cards and you are done! You can customize the cards to match school colors or to match your graduates favorite colors.
MAGAZINE ENVELOPES 18K+ 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. You will need: An old magazine, scissors, an envelope, a glue stick and a Sharpie. Tear out some magazine pages that you like. Carefully pull the envelope apart. Trace the envelope on a magazine page. Cut the envelope shape out. Turn the envelope over as well as the magazine cut-out. Unfold everything and separate the magazine cut-out from the envelope. Glue the bottom flap down to the two side flaps. And you've made your own envelope! The great thing about making these envelopes our of magazine pages is that the envelopes have a character all of their own.
wind-up paper butterflies are my fave (guest post from amelia) I had a baby so I’ve invited some fave guests to take over for me while I spend time with the little guy. Today’s post is from super crafter and cute mom, Amelia of The Homebook. Growing up, I had an aunt who lived in Canada. I made my butterflies into Monarchs, but you could use different materials to create any sort of colorful butterfly. Materials: You’ll need heavy cardstock, 24 gauge wire, silicone rubber bands (I found mine in the hair aisle at Walgreens) needle-nose pliers, scissors, tape, a paintbrush, a black marker, and a white ink pen. Step 1: Measure and cut your wire. Step 2: Find the center of the longer wire. Step 5: Find the center of the shorter wire, and wrap it around the base of the paintbrush. Step 8: Draw the shape of your wings and cut them out. Step 11: Tape each wing to the body of the butterfly. Thanks for the chance to finally figure out how these darned things are made, Melanie! See more awesome from Amelia on The Homebook
DIY | Watercolor 'Will You Be My Bridesmaid?' Cards If you have been loving the watercolor and ombre trend recently, you are going to LOVE this amazing DIY Sarah is bringing us today! She is sharing a sweet way to ask your bridesmaids if they will stand by your side on your wedding day. This DIY is so adorable and super easy! It is even more awesome because this technique can be applied to so many elements in your wedding (hello, fabulous escort cards and favor tags!) It’s DIY time again, lovely readers! Materials Watercolor paper cut into 9″x6.25″ rectangles, folded into cards(size A6: 4.5″x6.25″), 1 per bridesmaidWatercolor paints (the cheap Crayola one will work just fine!) Helpful hints: Using a bone folder to fold the paper is very helpful, since watercolor paper tends to be thicker than printer or scrapbooking paper. Step 1: Cut all of the paper (watercolor and scrapbook) to the sizes indicated above. Step 2: After the design is fully traced onto the card, un-tape and place on your work surface. Share:
8-bit popup cards Hello! Remember that pixel heart card I made a while back? Well it has been one of my most popular tutorials to date so I thought I would add another few designs to the collection. Meet ‘space-invader popup’ and ‘skull popup': Like the heart card, they are really minimal (which I just love) and easy to make once you have got the hang of it. You definitely need a craft knife (and a steady hand) to make these cards this project is only really suitable for adults or teenagers. If you want to have a go at making them you will find full instructions and downloadable templates after the jump. Suitable for: Teenagers & grown upsCard size: 8.5cm x 6.5cmEnvelope size: 9cm x 7cm You will need: ♥ Paper ♥ Craft knife ♥ Ruler (preferably a metal one) ♥ Cutting mat (optional) ♥ Needle (or compass point) for scoring 1. Then cut and score along the correct lines on the template (see diagrams below for more guidance). 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. If you have any questions then do ask (leave a comment below).
Copycat Crafts | DIY Designer Knock-Off Things to Make oniromaquina plasticarte: Un rompecabezas para el verano "Cubo Soma" (de papel) Durante las vacaciones disfrutamos de mucho tiempo libre, y algunas veces no sabemos en qué entretenernos. Alrededor de 1900 nacieron los rompecabezas artísticos, puzzles en madera cortados a mano que rápidamente se convirtieron en uno de los entretenimientos favoritos de la alta sociedad. En la actualidad siguen siendo muy apreciados por aquellos para los que la elegancia, la dificultad y la delicadeza son el aliciente fundamental que prolonga el placer de reconstruir y descubrir una imagen oculta. El cubo Soma es un rompecabezas geométrico, con siete piezas formadas con cubos que hay que unir en un cubo mayor. 2º Una vez tengamos los 122 módulos sonobe vamos a construir las 7 piezas. 3º Manos a la obra, con paciencia tienes que montar estas sietes piezas. ünicamente para la verde se utilizan 14 módulos sonobe, para el resto de las piezas necesitarás 18. 4º Una vez terminado de montar las 7 piezas vamos a ver como se construye el cubo Soma. PISTA: Vídeo de la construcción del Perrito:
Costillas de cerdo con mostaza y miel Crovat Una de las combinaciones que nunca falla con el cerdo es la miel y la mostaza, la mostaza le aporta mucho sabor y el dulzor de la miel da ese toque especial agridulce que lo convierte en algo de otro mundo. Cuando preparo el almuerzo o la cena no me gusta complicarme demasiado, voy a lo seguro, pero desde hace algo de tiempo estoy buscando nuevas recetas y sabores, es que uno se aburre de comer siempre lo mismo… Fue así como di con esta receta de Honey Mustard Spare Ribs o Costillas de cerdo con mostaza y miel, algo un poco más original que las costillitas a la plancha que suelo hacer. Esta receta lleva algo de tiempo de preparación, sobre todo de horneado, pero la verdad es que vale la pena, el resultado es una carne tierna, jugosa y llena de sabores. Yo hice la mitad de la receta, es que en casa somos dos y no tenía sentido preparar una receta para 6 personas. Ingredientes: Costillas: Salsa de mostaza: Modo de preparación: Corta las costillas en porciones y servir.
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