diagrammi Nel progettare questo modello ho pensato ai bambini, quindi a qualcosa di semplice da piegare e nello stesso tempo versatile. Inizialmente, ho realizzato queste due composizioni, e per questo l’ho chiamato Bialbero di Natale. Poi mi sono reso conto che i moduli possono essere assemblati alternando dimensioni diverse e anche colori diversi, avrei dovuto chiamarlo Multialbero di Natale. Sono molto contento di questo modello, che unisce semplicità, armonia, e versatilità, è come un gioco che può essere smontato e rimontato in modo personale. Ciascuna composizione è ottenuta da 6 ottagoni di carta per fotocopie, ricavati da sei quadrati coi lati di 11, 13, 15, 17, 19 e 21 cm, dall'alto verso il basso. Eccellente presentazione e sequenza fotografica di Maria Sinayskaya: goorigami.com Diagrammi per piegare i moduli del Bialbero di Natale Da dicembre 2012 è disponibile un bel video di di Mariela Recinos: Bialbero di Natale, composizione con otto moduli
Every Creative Endeavor: Organization Week: Family Binder How do you guys keep all your family stuff together? I’m talking schedules and bills and meals and church meetings and organization meetings and important paper and receipts? Me? I have it all in one place: Each year it gets a new cover: (see how it matches the organization week logo/thing?) Pretty much that is the only thing Fancy about this binder. In the front are the binder pencil and pen. Then comes another family calendar. Next comes bills. ugh. Next I have a clear sleeve with bills to pay in it. Next I have a list of our favorite dinners and sides. Next is my blog calendar – {You probably recognize it from here!} Next up is birthdays – this is new this year. (sorry it is blurry – I have no idea what happened but you get the idea!) It’s nothing fancy – just a list of the months and days that I have filled in. Next up is church calling stuff – but you could put PTA stuff here, political stuff, just stuff for whatever you are involved with. And there you have it!
it's just Laine: How to Make a Giant Chalkboard Ever since last year when I showed you the dining room, I've been getting inquiries about our chalkboard. (Seriously don't know why it's taken me SO long to write this post!?!?) A massive chalkboard was something I wanted for my home ever since I saw one in a Pottery Barn catalog years ago. I had thought about just painting a chalkboard on the wall, but my uber-smart hubby pointed out a few issues with that, like...1)what if one of the kidddos pushed too hard and it made a hole in the wall...2) or how about if I wanted to change the wall color, it would be a pain to paint around (which was so true since we did repaint a few weeks ago...he knows me too well!)3) and if we ever moved, my humongous chalkboard would be left behind. That was the clincher for me, lol! Here's how we made it: (btw...we made it over two years ago when I wasn't blogging, so there's no step by step pics, sorry!) I absolutely LOVE this chalkboard and it's size.
Carambola Flowers by Carmen Sprung If you’ve been following me on Flickr for a while, you’ve probably seen this picture of Carambola Flowers before – I folded them ages ago! But since my Pro account is going to expire in a few days time (and I don’t feel like upgrading it again), a lot of my old photos won’t be displayed anymore. So I decided it would be a good idea to share the very best of them on my blog! These absolutely beautiful origami flowers were designed by Carmen Sprung and I just love them! Each flower is made from a single sheet of paper, not from a square though, but from a pentagon. I would recommend using fairly thick and strong paper (80-90 gsm) to fold them – Tant origami paper will be just the right choice! Description Video tutorial presented by Sara Adams of HappyFolding.com. Tags: Carmen Sprung, Floral
super cheap DIY mod podge and a reason to buy more gelato Guys. I love mod podge. But it is getting pretty expensive. So this DIY mod podge recipe is WAY cheaper! Probably about 1/3 the cost or less if you get the glue at a good price. I also love Talenti Gelato. I needed more mod podge. Materials: -plastic container -Elmer’s glue, 7.625 ounce bottle -water -free printable label Step 1: Go buy some Talenti. (Step 2: Eat it in one sitting. Step 3: Wash it out. Step 4: Buy some elmer’s glue. Step 5: Mix 2 part elmer’s glue to 1 part water. Step 6: Put it in your Talenti container, screw the top on and shake it up! Done! To add the little label, print it out. I have a few mod podge projects coming up in the next few weeks. Here are some of my past mod podge projects: Photo Dresser Ruffle FlatsDictionary shoes Glitter ShoesGeometric necklaceTissue box covered in fabric
How to Weave on a Cardboard Loom June 25th, 2008 Email 1322 users recommend Weaving like this can be the basis for so many projects: place mats, coasters, bags, hats—use your imagination. All photos by Diane Gilleland Keep your edges a little loose, and they'll stay nice and straight. An ordinary salad fork makes a great tool for keeping your weaving snug. Photo: All photos by Diane Gilleland Weaving is such a meditative, relaxing craft—and at the end of it, you have fabric! I like to re-use cardboard shipping envelopes for my simple looms. Begin by deciding how wide you want your weaving to be. Next, measure and mark every 1/4 inch along the edge of your cardboard, working between the two width marks you made in the previous step. Draw a line 1/2 inch from the edge of the cardboard. Use a pair of strong scissors to cut a series of slits in the edge of the envelope, 1/4 inch apart. Repeat these steps on the opposite edge of the cardboard. Time to string your loom! Here's a shot of the back of the loom. Ready to weave?
Paper Models of Polyhedra Bookish: Upcycled & Repurposed Books and Pages I have always loved books, and have to admit I am a "book collector!" I don't just love to read books though - I love the feel of a book in my hands - it's heft, the texture of it's pages, the gilt of the artwork and lettering on an antique pressed cover...and of course, since learning to read in childhood, the thought of what wonderful secrets could be hidden inside. I love books. But what about altering and repurposing books? Years ago the thought would never have entered my mind because my books - they were sacred to me. Book page mobile Book bench Book cover headboard Storage bin made from book spines by Roadsidephotographs via Etsy Utensil holder made from an old cook book rug sheet music rose Shelf made from a stack of old books e e cummings mobiles book safe poinsettia book page wreath how to nails (how to) What do you think?
Rick Rack Rosettes A friend gave me this flower ring and necklace, when she handed them to me I thought they were porcelain–there’s a very vintage feel to them. From a distance you really can’t tell that they’re made out of rick rack! Yes, rick rack! She shared how to make them with me, and now I’m sharing with all of you readers! The wow of the rosette comes from a few simple steps! She found this tutorial, in Portuguese I believe. First, cut 2 strips of rick rack. Then twist the two pieces of rick rack together, like this. And then run a stitch down one side to hold it all together. Like so. And to make the flower, you just start from one end and roll it up. Keep rolling. Until you have this–and then tuck the little tail under and hot glue it down. You’ll notice all of the petals are closed, so to open them up you just peel them back one by one. And here it is on my finger. Awesome. (Please excuse my hands, my hand model moved to Indiana, so I’m left using what I’ve got
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. Every year for my birthday she’d send me a card and a fancy little gift. She always found the neatest things! 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. See more awesome from Amelia on The Homebook
Pinterest Project. » The Southern Housewife Recently, I was checking out one of my favorite blogs, Cupcakes and Commentary, and noticed that she had found an adorable Pottery Barn inspired painting on Pinterest. I’ve been looking for something to hang in the playroom and I definitely wanted to try and create this canvas painting. The Inspiration My painting. I used four 11 x 14 canvas that I purcahsed from Hobby Lobby and I used scrapbook paper for the leaves on the tree. I managed to do this project for $16.98 (I believe the painting on Pottery Barn Kids was $189.00) I’m not good at antiquing and distressing, so I wasn’t able to give mine that antique look However, I think it looks pretty good for a freehand drawing on canvas and the boys think it’s pretty too