Origami Kusudama Flower Folding Instructions - How to make an Origami Kusudama Flower Kusudama (translated as "medicine ball") were traditionally used as incense and poutpurri, from real flowers or herbs. Decorative kusudama are made by using folded paper origami units glued together. These instructions show how to make a simple kusudama flower. Made this origami? You can watch our origami kusudama flower video instructions, or check out the step-by-step photos below. Origami Kusudama Flower Step 1: Start with a 6 inch x 6 inch (15cm x 15cm) square origami paper, color side down. Fold paper in half on the horizontal diagonal axis. Origami Kusudama Flower Step 2: Now fold both the right and left corners to the top. Origami Kusudama Flower Step 3: Now fold the edge BD onto the edge DE. Repeat on the left side: Origami Kusudama Flower Step 4: Place your finger in one of the outer pockets, and make a squash fold as shown in the next three photos. Repeat the squash fold on the left side: Origami Kusudama Flower Step 5: Fold down both tips. Page 1
Hanging Burlap Baskets For The Kitchen I was so excited when Cheryl left a comment saying she had made a bunch of hanging baskets from my tutorial, including some for her kitchen made out of burlap, brilliant! I emailed her begging for pictures, and lucky me she sent some! Then I could run to my husband and say “See, I don’t take a million pictures for a tutorial for nothing!” He always laughs at me during the process ;). I would have never thought to use burlap, which is perfect for the kitchen, it gives you an organic look. Cheryl also shared the how-to and said she wouldn’t mind at all if I shared, sweet. Here is what she had to say: “They are all different sizes because I sort of tweaked the measurements in your tutorial. That is the great thing about these baskets, you can make them any size. I thought I would give you a supply list just in-case you are running out to make you some today: Supplies: burlap fabriclittle framed chalk boardspaint in desired colorhot glue with gundecorative rod
Circle Zip Earbud Pouch Tutorial | Dog Under My Desk I use a little zippered pouch to carry around my earbuds since they are the fancy microphone ones and I don’t want them to break or get tangled. Some of you have commented that you are looking for some small, simple gift ideas. This is definitely simple to make, and a little more fun than the typical rectangular zippered pouch! I can see these as the perfect gift for teenage cousins or nieces or girlfriends or even teacher gifts. Fun, quick, and cute! UPDATE: I have completely re-written this tutorial with twice as many bright, clear photos and more detailed instructions and it is available as a pattern in my pattern shop. First, download the pattern template HERE. Cut from main fabric: 1 circle 2 half circles 1 tab Cut from lining fabric: 1 circle 2 half circles Cut from batting (or medium weight interfacing, if you prefer): 1 circle 2 half circles You will also need a 1″ wide nylon 5″ or longer zipper. Place one lining half circle right side up and place the zipper right side up on top.
Michael Miller Fabrics' Citron-Gray Nursery: Tissue Box Cover Crocodile tears, runny noses, spit ups and blow outs... there's almost never a time you don't need a tissue around the nursery. Why not let them pop out through a grommet on the top of our cute and clever tissue box cover? This fun project is one of eight pieces in our new nursery series sponsored by our good friends at Michael Miller Fabrics. We created the collection using their new Color Story concept, selecting the Citron-Gray Color Story for a modern baby boy nursery: happy yet soothing with bright, bold geometric shapes reminiscent of groovy sixties fashion. This project can be finished with less than a yard of fabric and a few of your favorite scraps. We used the leftovers from all our Citron-Gray fabrics to create a pretty patchwork. Unlike most fabric collections that are filled with coordinated prints in multiple colorways, color is what this story is all about. Welcome to the Citron-Gray Color Story and our custom baby boy nursery. Fat Quarter Shop Quilt Home Fabric Depot
make your own 6-pocket mini pocketbook and stay organized — insatiable need I’m sure that many of you, like me, are on an eternal quest for organization. I know I’m not alone in finding the Container Store’s promise of a perfect, organized life utterly seductive. But here’s the thing…I don’t really like purging, I love my stuff. Therefore I also love pretty things in which to stash my stuff, so I get to enjoy my fantasy of being organized and contained. This tutorial is about helping you stay organized, in a quick, easy, and super-cute way. It is a distilled version of the Holland Cox pocketbook, and is a breeze to make. the pattern …is only four rectangles. the body is 7.25″ tall.the large pocket is 5.5″ tallthe medium pocket is 4.25″ tallthe small pocket is 3″ tall materials needed I chose a vintage cotton canvas for the body in a bright retro floral, and quilting weight cotton in a matching color for the interior. You’ll also need a button and a bit of elastic for the closure, and a bit of ribbon for the pen. start with the pockets 1. 2. the closure 3. 4. 6.
Free Pattern to Download: The Madeleine Mini Bloomers Valentine’s day is coming this weekend, and whether you love it or hate it, you must admit having something adorable to lounge around in makes any day that much sweeter. So I present to you the madeleine mini bloomers, a free sewing pattern that you can download! It takes only a yard of fabric (along with some elastic and ribbon), and an hour or two of sewing to whip up these pretties. These are no prim and proper Victorian bloomers, as you can see. They sit low on the waist, and are scandalously brief. The pattern is put together like any Burdastyle pattern. Download the Madeleine Mini Bloomers pattern! Enjoyed this post? Get all of our tips, tutorials, and discussions delivered to your inbox – it’s free!
Scrappy Needle Keeper Tutorial - If you have a lot of scraps hanging around…and a lot of pins and needles- this is for you! Gather up your bits and pieces to sew up this super easy scrappy needle keeper. Learn a new technique– quilt as you go, or foundation piecing. Super quick and easy. This patchwork craft is so handy girls. Go through your sewing trash. Grab yourself a handful and sort them just a bit. For this needle keeper you need a base or foundation fabric. Cut this piece 6″ X 8 1/2″ Grab one of the scraps and lay it in the center—Right Sides UP!! Place another scrap across the first one- right sides together and stitch 1/4″ along the cut edge. See that little left out spot? Fold back and iron. This next piece I am going to take the full width, making sure it is moved far enough on the fabrics that it covers and doesn’t leave anything left out. See? If you run into a piece that has no nice straight sides- cut it! You will end up with this real wonky, crazy, pieced thing that has unruly sides! Ah, so much better
How to Make Clothing Buttons from Shrink Plastic… This tutorial is an old one of mine that’s too good not to share again. Since posting the first time, I’ve had lots of questions about these buttons which will hopefully be answered in this revised post. Equipment Some handy notes: 1. The buttons. single hole, hole punch (like this one here). 2. 3. Okay.. lets get started! Tracing tips: You can use either coloured pencils or permanent pens. Words must be writted backwards in order to be readable. Shrinking the buttons: To shrink the buttons, you can use an oven or a heat gun (the kind used for embellishing). After the buttons have twisted and twirled, and are LYING FLAT, it’s time to take them out. Note: If the skrinking is taking too long, you may need to turn your oven up. Here’s a short little stop-motion to make sure you’ve got the gist of how easy this is! Shrink Paper {here} Circle Punch {here} Hole punch {here} Pens {here} Update: I’ve made a video to show how to shrink the buttons using a craft embellishment heat gun. Kimanh
Michael Miller Fabrics' Citron-Gray Nursery: Fitted Crib Sheet You can never have too many baby bed linens. Changing the crib several times in one day is not unheard of... let's just say babies are kind of "leaky." This super simple crib sheet takes just a couple yards of fabric, a length of elastic and about an hour of your time. Why settle for boring old white sheets when it's so easy to add color and design? This project is sized for a standard 52" x 28" x 6" deep crib mattress and is based on an original tutorial by Joanna Armour for Michael Miller Fabrics. Michael Miller's Color Story concept combines hues that consistently work so well together, they create their own ambience, their own feeling... their own story. Like good friends who hang together over time, Michael Miller's eleven Color Story pals will evolve from one release to another. Welcome to the Citron-Gray Color Story and our custom baby boy nursery. For more baby projects, take a look at our original Shower Power Baby Gifts. Fat Quarter Shop Quilt Home Fabric Depot CityCraft Online
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