I used the Stampin’ Up! Sophisticated Sled stamp set bundle from the upcoming Online Exclusives. The Online Exclusives will be available to order beginning July 3!
Do you also find it difficult to throw away old Christmas cards? Here’s a way to give them a second life. Add a crochet scallop edge, some b...
2015 Topic 23: Christmas Cards and Gifts Hello everyone, Leandra here for the final topic of the year, but there is no challenge for this as we know you are busy enough, so think of it as eye candy! Our bloggers will still be blogging for the next 2 weeks with lots of homemade Christmas gift and card ideas to help you in the final push towards the big day! I have an amazing Christmas Pinterest page for this topic with lots of ideas, more than we are showing here, so take a look when you find that rare 5 minutes!! Before we start, let's see who won the Topic 22: Masterboards Challenge... Hi, Darcy here. Well you are all masterboard masters! You lot are a whizz with a brayer and created some luscious backgrounds before turning them into mini marvels such as cards and tags. Great to see so many people joining in right before Christmas, we know how busy you all are. The winner of Masterboards is: Jules B. Contact Darcy to claim your prize [email protected] Ok, Leandra back with you to present some fun and hopefully achievable ideas for decorating your home, gift giving and more over the seasonal period. Christmas can be such a stressful time for us all, planning food, people to stay, budgeting, all these pressures can really take the shine off the day if you don't keep it all in balance. I try to focus on enjoying the quality time spent with friends and family, and nothing says that more than a thoughtfully prepared gift. It might be a crafty make, some home cooking, a jar of sweet treats or a wreath for the door. Whenever you create something with your own hands for someone else, they do seem to appreciate the care and effort you have gone to, just for them. In this post you will find many such ideas, and often using supplies you probably have to hand. Candles.... I do love a candle, but the icicle idea is easily done with our frosting glaze, or even metallic or pearl glaze if you want a bit more sparkle - less messy than a load of glitter too! What about adding a paper-cut scene into the mix? Instructions here. Or maybe other glass ideas, these tree decorations are not too much of a challenge, and very pretty Or perhaps trees on top of glass decorations?? I do love a centerpiece, but i struggle with fitting food and centerpieces on the table at the same time, but here is a nice window ledge idea... ...and perhaps this could fit among the food with less of an issue, plus it is see-through, so you can still talk to the person opposite! So lets look at tree decorations, I always aim for a colour scheme and go from there, but it often goes awry or gets sabotaged by aquiring must-have decorations! I'm sure you are all the same, even harder when the kids were young and would bring home all kinds of colourful creations made at school that required pride of place on the tree! Now they are older, it is easier for me to be more restrictive in our colour options, and if you are making your own, even easier to stick to the plan! But how fun are these simple, yet effective critters made from cones, nuts and more! This idea we used as a make and take at Ally Pally, lace was glued onto a wooden heart with matte medium, then we base coated with a white paint, and did a patine with French Roast. of course you can use any colours of paint to suit your theme. And we added a tickle of Treasure Gold! You can buy glass decorations that are designed to be filled. Usually people use glue and glitter, but this version is adorable! Very elegant. Here is another version of a paper decoration, this time on the outside - perhaps you are changing colour scheme and have some naff baubles to paper over in the loft?? Got some spare letters floating about? how about covering them with Christmas Papers?? I cannot leave felt out of this blog post, i think at Christmas, one of the first crafts I ever did was making angels from felt and calico with twiggy legs, very shabby chic even 20 years ago! So here are some cute as a button Robins.... And trees. There are som many ways you can take this....Felt trees type 1, simple triangles with buttons - love the base idea! Trees type 2, the rolled method! Liking the grey a lot! And tree Type 3, this looks like more work, but aren't they lovely! This little angel is adorable too - all from a cork! And these are brilliant twig re-purposing!! Skinny Santas! or Snowmen ... and Christmas Angels too by Mary Jane Chadbourne. I know lots of you enjoyed Mary's tinytopia class this year, so check out her blog and website here for her class schedule. This one too...is she a grumpy angel?? Love the attitude! She cracks me up! So how about some cards? This is a Squiggly Christmas by Emma Godfrey Minimalist JoFY by Joanne Wardle... Eclectica {Lin Brown} stamps made into gorgeous Cards by Wanda... Liz Borer gets colorful with her own Winter stamps... Ellen Vargo makes Xmas trees from her flower petal stamps! See them here. And we all love Anneke's bright and cheery style! with JoFy here... And again with JoFy baubles here... And here are some cards from Jo Firth-Young herself using her newest Christmas stamps... And the cards I made last week from my masterboard video fit this topic perfectly too! Again with Jo's new Christmas stamps... Ok, as ever, I could go on, don't forget to follow my Christmas pinterest board, you will see plenty more examples there! And of course you have 2 weeks of glorious blog posts coming on this topic to enjoy! I'd just like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very merry Christmas! What an unusual year it has been for the world in oh so many different ways, and we sincerely hope that 2016 is prosperous and fruitful for you all! From all of us here at PaperArtsy HQ, we wish you peace, love and happy times over the festive season and beyond. We very much enjoy your compnay through all our social media platforms, share with us your seasonal pictures, we'd love to see how you all celebrate the festive season! Love and goodwill to you all Mark, Leandra, Emma and (big) munchkins xxx
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Today is Tasha Tudor's Birthday! One hardly knows where to begin in terms of describing such a multi-faceted woman of so many trades and talents, and what to focus on here today. But she is probably most well-known for her children's books and illustrations, although it was her unique lifestyle and the "old ways" of doing things that became a fascination (as well as an inspiration), to many of her fans. Myself included! Tasha found inspiration within her own family and surroundings; first in a New Hampshire farmhouse where her children were raised, and later, nestled in the woods of...
Learn how to make a fortune teller origami with these folding instructions. These go by many names; cootie catchers, chatterboxes...
Christmas in July is traditionally celebrated in the southern hemisphere, but mid-year holiday celebrations are held here in the states, too. From Las Vegas to New York, Christmas festivities have been popular this summer — Santa is one busy dude all year long! We thought it might be fun to give a nod to Christmas in July by helping you plan ahead for creating some "trash to treasure" Christmas decorations from recycled materials. Michelemademe.com The heart of this little home is your stash of old Christmas cards. Make this lightweight, dimensional ornament spin with love, wherever it hangs. Healthy-family.org With the core from a roll of wrapping paper and the pages of an unwanted book, you can make this sweet paper cone Christmas tree for your tabletop. Thelongthread.com What can you do with old wool sweaters when they just don't fit anymore, or worse — when the moths attack? Felt them in the washing machine and turn them into this adorably fluffy Christmas tree decoration. This project is also a great excuse to go thrift store shopping! Blog.landofnod.com Wrap and embellish your empty cereal and cracker boxes to create a cheerful holiday village for your mantel, or set up your merry little town in the center of a toy train track for a classic Christmas decoration. DIYonthecheap.com Decoupage circles of wrapping paper or old sheet music on to Mason jar lids, and in just a few minutes you have the makings for a retro-modern Christmas tree. Linaloo.typepad.com Recycle old newspapers, magazine pages or junk mail into folded German stars to assemble into this gorgeous, spiky Christmas wreath.
Napkin Fold cards definitely have the WOW factor! They are made from a single sheet of cardstock that folds inward to form a kind of pouch that would be perfect for hiding a gift card or some money. You can decorate the card with co-ordinating pieces of patterned paper and an embellished belly band to hold everything together. Fold Template 1. Start with a sheet of cardstock measuring 11" x 11". Score at 23/4" and again at 81/4". Turn the cardstock 90 degrees and score again at 23/4" and 81/4". 2. Fold and crease along each score line. Your cardstock should look like the photo below. 3. Find the centre point of the cardstock by measuring 51/2" from each edge toward the middle. Mark the centre with a small dot. 4. Fold each corner into the centre. Notice how my score lines line up as I fold. 5. Open the cardstock out again. It should look like the picture below. 6. Now it's time to fold it up. Start by pushing in on one side. Hold down the large triangle with your fingers, then bring the corners of the cardstock back into the centre. Do this on all four sides. (I practiced this step with printer paper a few times before I got the hang of it.) 7. Now take one corner and fold it backward, lining up all the edges and points. Crease well, and repeat for the remaining three points. 8. You've now finished creating the base card. All that's left is the decorating... the fun part! 9. To decorate, you'll need three sheets of co-ordinating patterned paper. One that measures 5" x 5" and two that measure 43/4" x 43/4". 10. Start with the paper measuring 5" x 5". Use your trimmer or a craft knife to cut from one corner to the other so you end up with two large triangles. 11. Cut both triangles in half again so you end up with four smaller triangles. Set them aside. 12. Cut the two 43/4" x 43/4" pieces of patterned paper in the same way so you end up with four triangles from each sheet of paper. Now cut each of these small triangles once more so you have eight tiny triangles from each sheet of paper. 13. You should now have four large triangles and sixteen small triangles. 14. These triangles will fit perfectly inside each of the creases you made on your card, with a little border around the edges. If desired, ink the edges of your patterned paper and cardstock before you adhere them together. 15. Cut a 51/4" x 51/4" piece of neutral cardstock for the centre of the card. This is where you will add your handwritten message so make sure the cardstock you use isn't too textured or dark in colour. Add a stamped image and sentiment then adhere to the centre panel of the card with double sided tape. 16. Create a belly band from 12" strips of cardstock and patterned paper. You can make the band as wide as you like. I cut a 2" strip of vanilla cardstock, a 1" strip of red cardstock and a 3/4" strip of patterned paper for my band. 17. Fold the band around your card to get the correct measurement. Overlap and secure the ends at the front of the card. 18. Embellish a little disc or tag to cover the join and add some extra strength to the band. 19. Fold your card and slip the band over to keep everything together. Done!
I have some spring shows coming up and I sell not only my stationery products, but also some original artwork. Here are a few collages on paper that I've been working on. They're made with vintage papers and ephemera, handmade Japanese papers, rubber stamps, and finished off with some stitching on top.
Another of my favorite Christmas cards was this fun record player: Isn't it just the cutest??? I would love to take credit for usi...
How the swallow got its forked tail Shop Daniel's Swallow greetings card Swallows have a distinctive forked tail, which marks them out from other birds. Daniel's Swallow design is currently the only repeating pattern in the DM Collection, and emphasizes the beauty of its trailing tail feathers. This Native American story shows how faithful a friend the swallow has been to man from the beginning, and explains how the swallow got its distinctive forked tail .... When the earth was young, the animals were having some troubles settling into their new lives the Great Spirit had bestowed on them. He tired of hearing their constant complaints and called them all to him. They all went as fast as they could, eager to hear what he had to say.
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Dans ma lancée noëlistique, je reviens avec une autre décoration de Noël mais aussi avec un autre tuto ! Et oui, je sais, c'est Noël avant l'heure !
I have always been offended by the title “Desperate Housewife”. It always seemed as if people thought that housewives are desperate for attention, desperate to prove themselves the best, or just d…
Learn how to make these classic paper ball ornaments using upcycled Christmas cards, photos, or a favorite stash of scrapbook paper.
SACREDBEE greeting cards are the creation of Connecticut children's book author and illustrator Pamela Zagarenski. We are a small business of sister bees. You will not find our cards in big box stores or Amazon. Just here and there in select bookstores and boutiques. Sacredbee aspires to bring the handwritten letter back in style with an attention to art and design. Handwriting is as distinctly unique to each individual. Handwriting like photographs or your Grandmother's favorite recipe reminds us. A handwritten letter becomes your Proustian Experience. I keep a box of letters and cards from Aunts, Uncles, Grandparents, my sister and brother, mother and father, friends. Each time I open that box and read the cards, I am reminded of those people. I go back in time. I hear their voices, I see their faces. Texts and Emails can not do this. Think of the old letters we turn to in history to catch a glimpse of times past. Let us not lose this documented personal account of life in the written letter form. With unique artistry and heart felt quotes write something you have always wanted to say and send it in the mail or attach it to your gift. We have no time to waste, the time is now. Lift someone's spirits. I'm thinking of you. I love you. Happy Birthday.... Scatter JOY! Cards are 5x7. Blank inside printed on heavy weight recycled card stock beautiful recycled paper envelopes illustrated on the front and back~ a signature of Sacredbee protective cellos are compostable so please do!
these paper stars are fast and easy and make great ornaments! or, stick one on a package or in a card. i hope you can follow my instructions. if you have any questions, leave me a comment! these work best with a sturdy sort of paper, such as book pages or music sheets. i have made them with maps, which are really pretty, but they tend to come apart more easily. you can put a dab of glue to hold them together if you have this problem. origami paper would also be great. here goes! start with eight pieces of paper, 1 1/2" wide by 3" long. fold each piece in half lengthwise. *note: keep the prettiest side of your paper on the outside. now, with the folded edge on top and the open edge on the bottom, fold each end up at a right angle (the paper i used was very old and ripped a bit when i folded it, but that is the folded edge at the top, it just looks a little ripped!) fold each of these pieces in half. insert the points of one piece into the little pockets on the open edge of another piece. you will have something like this. continue inserting all of the other pieces into one another! square things up a bit as you go. when you have all eight pieces together, insert the first piece into the last! and VOILA!!! a lovely little star!
Rockwell created paintings that defined a generation, but the photographs that helped make them are just as fascinating.
Buon lunedì! Questa settimana, per la serie 5 idee bellissime e a prova di famiglia eco-friendly, vi propongo 5 progetti fai da te da fare con le scatole di cartone! Caffetteria Fantastica questa caffetteria tutta fai da te, in stile Starbucks. Altre (deliziose) foto su 45wall Design Città in scatola Su The Imagination Tree ho trovato questa 'città in scatola', delizia per bambini piccoli! You've got mail Ecco, questa sarebbe piaciuta a me da piccola. Una mailbox in cartone, di Ikat Bag! Baby drugstore Sempre su Iktabag, questo simpatica bottega fai da te Stazione dei treni Questa stazione dei treni potrebbe intrattenere un
That little cupid is me.....
Tonight marks 2 months until Christmas and so I have begun making my Christmas Star ornament that lots of other creative people are making at the moment with the Brightly Gleaming Suite; mainly usi…
Watch my video to learn how to make an origami wreath with Christmas patterned paper to use as a tree decoration or on a card.
création, objets de brocante retravaillés ou détournés, couture à partir de linge ancien, compositions diverses et variées...
February so far, road trips and island hopping, demolition and decorating, handmade valentines, spring blooms and lovely things to read.
Terrific pop up Christmas card ideas and images.
It's art, it's math and it's a fine motor work out but it's also SUPER COOL! Make your own name snowflakes is a great STEAM challenge for school age kids.
Simply here. Some snippets from my life of semi withdrawal in my Ararat hermitage Walking a path guided by Buddha's teachings - supported by friends, animals, insects, plants and the earth itself
I have some fancy folding for you today - 3-D Celtic Knot Embellishments. They look great in gold glimmer paper. The knots look impressively intricate - but you can learn to fold them with just a little practice. The basic knot shape is of one-piece construction, which is convenient --- and a nice party trick! All the knots work on the same principle: fold the "arms" to the centre, then swing the free side to the back. You can catch a hoop in the loops for an extra-fancy touch - loop-de-loop deluxe. Print the Celtic Knots template onto the wrong side of the paper, then cut and fold. There are tutorials for each shape of knot. There's also a download for a bag topper. The idea is that a cello pack of Celtic Knot embellishments would make a welcome gift for a calligrapher or card-maker: 3-D illuminated manuscripts! Fix the knots onto your project with sticky dots. Here are your downloads: CelticKnots.pdf CelticKnotBagTopper.pdf I've done tutorial sheets for the three knot shapes - the squares, the trefoils, and the hearts: If you'd like to learn how to design your own 2-dimensional Celtic Knots, these books by Sheila Sturrock are great: Celtic Knotwork Handbook Celtic Spirals Handbook Both books are from GMC Publications Ltd. Neither title is new - but they are worth tracking down. The first title is available used and new, the second is still in print. Each title de-mystifies the process of drawing Celtic Knots in a clear and user-friendly manner - and throws in a bit of history to boot. The books are intended for pencil-drawing, but if you've gone digital than the geometric principles still apply, of course. Have fun illuminating your manuscripts, gifts, or cards.
