Creative Kismet » Blog Archive » 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. I used 12 x 12 inch scrapbook paper and cut 1/2 x 12″ strips, then followed the video HERE*. *UPDATE! Be Sociable, Share!
Geeky Video Game Nail Art - BATH AND BEAUTY Hi everyone! Long-time lurker, first-time poster. I figured that I would share some of the nail art I've done over the past few months. Interpreting video games into manicures has been really fun! These were all painted with a mixture of acrylic craft paint and a whole menagerie of nail polish. The first video game I tackled was Sonic the Hedgehog 2. I later went in and added Sonic and Tails. Super Mario 3 was requested, and was painted next. The latest manicure is from Mortal Kombat. I'm always looking for suggestions of different video games to do!
I feel melty EDIT 11/5/2012: We are no longer selling custom crayon pieces in our Etsy shop. We are now focusing on a new jewelry project, so please check that out and we hope you enjoy the tutorial below! Edit: We are now selling custom crayon pieces in our Etsy shop! If you have questions about commissioning your own artwork, please see the shop or email us at lightandspoon@gmail.com. Here’s our contribution to the melted crayon craze on Pinterest. Anyway! He filled in in with marker, and then we taped some saran wrap around a piece of cardstock to make a run-off barrier for the top of the umbrella. We pulled out all the blues and greys from three boxes we got on sale for $2.50 each at A.C. Then it was just a matter of putting the crayons through the gun–the pretty-but-stupid impulse-buy glue gun that barely works, so I didn’t ruin my good one. The hardest part was removing the guard and fixing the wax around it. Yay! Like this: Like Loading...
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:
Kids favors, heart-shaped crayons - OCCASIONS AND HOLIDAYS We're having a kids' activity table at our reception for the lil' ones. I'm making wedding coloring "books" for the kids. I bought some little fabric bags that will be on the table for them to toss a few of these crayons into when they leave for the night. Supplies...Crayons (Dollar Tree, $1.00)Heart-shaped foils (Kroger)Cookie sheetOvenLove Unwrap the crayons, arrange in tins however you like... Bake at 200 degrees until you reach a consistency you like. The crayons will seperate as you bake them. All cooled, unwrapped & piled up!
Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies YUM! How good does that sound? And how great do these look! These Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies I found on Sweet Peas Kitchen are addicting! 1/2 cup butter 2-oz dark chocolate, coarsely chopped 1 cup sugar 2 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/2 tsp red food coloring 2/3 cup all purpose flour 1/4 tsp salt 8-oz cream cheese, room temperature 1/3 cup sugar 1 large egg 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small, heatproof bowl, melt butter and chocolate together. In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, vanilla extract and red food coloring. Pour into prepared pan and spread into an even layer. To prepare cheesecake mixture, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until smooth. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until brownies and cheesecake are set. Let cool completely in pan on a cooling rack before lifting out the parchment paper to remove the brownies. Lizzy S. has 64 post(s) on RTR On Campus </i>*}
Folk Art Papercuts by Suzy Taylor pumpkin book *tute added* pic heavy I made this using an old star trek book! I used a wooden pumpkin for a template and cut the pages with a blade. I'm going to make another one and I'll post a tute. Here's the tute I put together. First off, gather your supplies: - book for dismembering, paperbacks are great- template (I made half an apple out of a thick piece of chipboard)- exacto knife with a very sharp blade- clips- glue stick- snot dots- ink or paint for coloring and something to apply it with- anything you want to decorate with. Step 1 My paperback book was too thick so I split it in half using my blade. Step 2 Lay the template down on the book and cut the pages around the template. Step 3 Remove the cut paper leaving the template in place. Step 4 Once the book is cut, trim any rough edges you don't want. Step 5 For color, I used ink refill and diluted it a bit because I wanted it to soak in to the paper. Step 6 Step 7 Once the book is dry you will need to stretch the spine so it opens. Step 8 Step 9 Step 10
Paper Cut Art | Branding Design Paper Cut Art Workshops with Nahoko Kojima Buy for yourself or as a unique gift for a loved one. When: 25.5.13 // 8.6.13 // 15.6.13Duration: 2 hoursFee: £80 (non-refundable advance) Oganiser: Solo Kojima This event has passed however you may still be able to book new dates by clicking: Paper Cut Workshop Description: Nahoko Kojima will show you how to create her beautiful Paper Cut artworks in a friendly and enjoyable atmosphere. The cost of the ticket includes paper and the loan of equipment. When you sign up, enter your experience level at the checkout so that Nahoko can tailor the class for you. Altered Jigsaw Tutorial (20 pics) I thought I'd share some ideas for altering a jigsaw. One way of doing it anyway, there are many techniques from painting to paper, stamping, printing, fabrics... This one is a wooden jigsaw, but the same process can be used for the cardboard ones. This is what I ended up with... And this is the process, I hope it's helpful! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. It's good to vary the paint on the pieces to create some differences in the pieces. 11. and 'cadmium yellow'...for a bit of variety! 12.Paint the frame using the same palette. 13. 14. 15. 16. Resist the urge to get it all out and throw it around the room just for the hell of it. 17. 18. 19. 20. I hope that's useful!
Peter Callesen Little House Brooches I'm a doodler. If I'm not actually crafting something, I usually have paper in front of me and I'm sketching and doodling away. Last night my weekend was officially over, when our weekend house guests left, leaving me alone for the first time in days. Sitting at my desk I just started drawing some little askew houses. Well, one thing lead to another, and before I knew it, I had designed 6 little houses, sized to fit on a brooch. Of course, like any applique designs, they can be enlarged or reduced to meet your needs, but I thought these would make adorable Christmas gifts for friends. Materials: felt scraps embroidery floss thin batting finding (pin for back) 3 - 4 copies of Pattern Directions: Make several copies of the pattern. Choose your design and cut it out. Using multiple copies of the pattern cut out 2 backgrounds and the individual pieces. Cut out 2 layers of thin batting. Lay the pieces of batting on the back piece of felt, centering the batting. Your brooch is now done!
English | 蒼山日菜オフィシャルサイト • Biography Born 1970 in Yokohama, Japan Started super fine Lacy-paper-cuttings since 2000. Currently lives and works in Ferney Volaire, France • Passion They are super fine lacy-paper-cuttings done by a simple pair of scissors. My passion is to create a finest cutoff beyond the level of the very time-consuming needle lace making. I don’t follow traditional but I am trying to create a mixture of the traditional and modern styles and to produce my own world through this super fine lacy-paper-cuttings technique. • Awards 2008 Le Grand Prix International « PAPER ART » Museum Charmey Swiss, The first prize 2007 Le Salon des Contemporains 2007 Honfleur, the Second prize 2007 Triennal Palmares du Grand Prix des Distinctions Français et Etrangers, Silver medal 2006 Le Grand Prix International M.C.A Cannes-Azur, Gold medal 2007 Le Grand Prix International M.C.A Cannes-Azur, Gold medal •Collection Museum of Miniatures LYON FRANCE Cosulat Thailande Geneva Swiss Permanent exhibition .