Vesna Rikic inizia da piccola, grazie ad un libro sugli origami regalatole da suo padre, ad amare l'arte della carta. Ed è proprio dagli origami che
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Bueno! An iris folded hummingbird and flower. Iris Folding is a very simple art that involves an opening in a card, such as the flower or the hummingbird above, and then folding scraps of paper, wrapping paper, envelope linings, ribbon or foil to 'fill' in the larger open area. Talk about great recycling! Our mountains of paper trash are overwhelming us. Surely there is more that we can do to reduce it? Well, iris folding is one small way I can help - and so can you! Here are some visual directions for you, from origami resource center: Here is a simple pumpkin pattern that I will walk you through: Card by inkspired First, Trace the main shape onto a scrap piece of paper (I use sheets from our printer that I have printed incorrectly...upside down, missing a paragraph, etc.) Lay the tracing over a piece of cardstock. This needs to be a sturdy piece of cardstock, not some of the flimsier ones. Tip: To hold in place you can use blue painting tape (it has a low tack) or take a piece of Scotch tape. Tear off a small strip, and stick it to your shirt or your jeans. Peel off, and use this to hold the tracing in place. By sticking it to your shirt first, you have added just enough lint to make it still sticky, but not too much that it would tear your paper. Great hint you can use in many crafts! Cut out the inner shape. You need to use a sharp Xacto blade for this. No cuts into the rest of the cardstock, please! Here are some photos to help us along, even though they show a triangle pattern, the method is identical: courtesy http://www.cardinspirations.co.uk/ Tip: You can use any die cut machine and die that has a big 'hole' shape, such as an apple, or circle. This way you do not have to cut out the inner card, the die machine does it for you! UPDATE: I am experimenting with my Cricut Explore Air2 machine also! #2: Check out your local scrapbooking store. Many have machines that you can use free, or pay a small fee to use for a set amount of time. Our local Archiver's has their's for free. They do ask you to purchase your paper there, which is very reasonable to me. Look for the discounted cardstock!! Prepare your strips of paper. Cut them about 1" wide, and varying lengths to start with. Just cut a bunch! Fold them in half, long side. Choose 3 different colors; mixing in patterns is just fine! Sandwich: 1) pattern face up 2) cardstock with aperture face down Turn your cardstock over, so the back side is facing you. Following the numbered diagram, lay down your first strip. The fold goes toward the open middle, the open sides go to the outside (cardstock) area. Tip: As a beginner, I found it very helpful to place the pattern down first, so it would show through the 'window', and I could see exactly where to place each strip. Use the non sticky Scotch tape hint I gave. Your strip needs to be long enough for you to put a tiny bit of tape (NOT the lint free tape!) on both ends, attaching it to your cardstock. As you attach each strip, you will be slightly overlapping the one below it. Pick Color #2, and do the 2nd strip. Pick Color #3 and do the 3rd strip. Repeat in this order, following the numbered diagram: Color 1, Color 2, Color 3. When you are done, your piece should be lumpy! That's okay! Turn it over and make sure you haven't left any open places. If you have, you can go back and try to cover it with the coordinating paper. Now you layer on the trunk/stem/leaves to the front of the card. The very center of Iris Folding is usually a piece of foil, or foiled paper. When you are done, you look at the front and it resembles the iris of an eye, or eye of a camera. That's where the name comes from! To finish your piece, you need to cut a plain piece of matching cardstock and firmly attach it to the back. I like to use double stick tape all around the edges. My favorite is VivaLasVegaStamps - see the side bar for web site. Here are some basic shapes. With your computer editing, you can make each pattern as large or as small as you want. I am also including some finished cards to inspire you! I hope this has shown you that even though the finished cards look very complicated, the actual making iris folded cards is very simple. I find this a relaxing craft to do while watching tv or listening to music. Here are some beautiful finished iris folded cards: Here is a great resource for you: http://www.circleofcrafters.com/irisfolding/ I do hope you try one - once you see how easy iris folding is, you will want to make more! I belong to a yahoo group that is very supportive, and tons of free patterns you can use: irisfolding @ yahoogroups. I also Google Images with the words "iris folding". Many many ideas and patterns and samples out there! I hope you have enjoyed this little tutorial. Have a super super day! inkspired http://www.inkspired.etsy.com/ [email protected] http://www.myinkspired.com/
Katia was born in Russia, Siberia but now is living in Cyprus. This can be a reason for the warm color palette used for her papier mache and clay doll sculpture what quite recall the way of Rubens. Th
Hendrik van Steenwijck the Younger (1580–before 1640), together with his father and teacher Hendrik van Steenwijck the Elder (ca. 1550–1603), became well
Brauchst du noch eine Idee für einen sonnigen Sommertag zu Hause, wenn es nicht schon wieder in die Badi gehen soll? Wir haben letzten Sonntag Sunprints ausprobiert. Das speziell beschichtete Fotopapier braucht nur Sonnenlicht, Wasser und deine Kreativität! Was du brauchst: - Sunprint-Papier* - von einem Bilderrahmen das Glas (die Kanten abgeklebt) und die Rückwand - 4 Klammern -interessante Gegenstände: z.B. Schlüssel, Pflanzen, Federn... - Wasser in einer Schüssel - Sonnenlicht Altersangabe: ab 6 Jahren * die 2 Sunprint-Kits enthalten je 12 Sunprint- Papiere 10x10cm und eine Plexiglasscheibe. Die Anleitung ist in Englisch mit Skizzen. Wie funktioniert es? Das Papier ist speziell beschichtet, so dass es sich mit Sonnenlicht (UV-Strahlen) belichten lässt und für die Entwicklung des Papiers braucht es keine Chemikalien, nur einfach Wasser. Die blaue Beschichtung ist wasserlöslich und wird in den abgedeckten Bereichen herausgewaschen zu Weiss. Die Beschichtung, die dem Sonnenlicht ausgesetzt war, wird dabei wasserresistent und oxydiert (verfärbt sich) zu Dunkelblau. Wie es geht: Vorbereiten: An einem sonnigen Tag richtest du dir zwei Arbeitsplätze ein: Ein Tisch im Schatten zum Vorbereiten und Wässern und einen Stuhl oder Tisch in der vollen Sonne. Am Morgen und Abend gibt es Schlagschatten, was aber auch sehr spannend sein kann. Grosser Pflanzendruck: 1. Lege die 4 Papiere mit der blauen Seite nach oben auf die Rückseite des Rahmes. Nun die Pflanzen vorsichtig darauf platzieren. Dann kommt die Glasplatte oben hin und alles wird mit den 4 Klammern befestigt. 2. Jetzt geht es nach draussen ins Sonnenlicht. Die Belichtungszeit ist maximal 5 Minuten. Tipp: einen Wecker stellen. Bei uns waren es nur etwa 1-2 Minuten bis das Papier weiss wurde. 3. Alles wieder mit rein nehmen, die Glasscheibe und Pflanzen entfernen. ... und das Papier im Wasser etwa 1 Minute wässern. Geht auch gut im Lavabo unter fliessend Wasser. Das Papier verändert seine Farbe von Weiss zu Blau und umgekehrt. Es gibt einen spannender Prozess zu beobachten! Mir gefällt der Zwischenschritt nach ca. 30 Sekunden sehr gut. Das Wasser verfärbt sich dabei Gelb und ich habe es öfters ausgetauscht. Danach die Schalen auch sehr gut ausgewaschen. 4. Jetzt das Papier im Schatten trocknen lassen. Die Ecken am Besten beschweren. Das Papier ist jetzt Türkis und wird erst, wenn es ganz trocken ist, Dunkelblau sein. Wie es geht, weisst du jetzt. Ich zeige dir gerne ein paar Versuche, die wir damit gemacht haben: Federn sehen toll als Sunprint aus. Ich habe sie mir aus der Naturfundus-Kiste geholt und damit "gedruckt". Grosse Überraschung dabei: Die weissen Federn lassen das Licht durch und sind kaum sichtbar. Am Besten nimmst du schwarze Federn. Für schöne Umrisse dürfen sie richtig "struppig" sein. Nicht nur Pflanzen und Federn ergeben spannende Bilder, auch präzise Objekte aus der Werkzeugkiste und RC-Cars-Werkstatt sind super fotogen :-) Es muss nicht immer alles platt gedrückt sein. Dreidimensionale Objekte ergeben spannende Schattenbilder. Hier siehst du Buchstaben- Keksausstecher.... Du kannst auch zweifach Belichtungen machen: Einfach die Gegenstände während der Belichtungszeit austauschen oder bewegen. Wir sind zufällig draufgekommen, dass es mit diesem Papier funktioniert. Wir hatten aus Versehen 2 Papiere übereinander rausgelegt und dann das zweite Papier noch verwendet... Was nicht geklappt hat: Im Fotolabor gibt es tolle Cyanotypien mit Kristallgläsern! Das hat bei uns leider nicht funktioniert. Der Kontrast war zu gering. Für uns war es ein spannendes Familienprojekt an einem sonnigen Tag! Die Sunprints sind bereits auf einen Fotokarton geklebt und hängen an der Wand! Lies auch das: Sunprints- Stoffdruck mit Sonnenlicht Disclaimer: Ich habe von ARS-IMAGO die zwei Sunprint-Kits zur Verfügung gestellt bekommen. Geschrieben habe ich 100% meine persönliche Meinung.
Ordine Dorico, Ionico o Corinzio? Niente di tutto questo! Gli alunni di prima hanno creato i loro capitelli di Ordine Libero, Magico e Fantastico, sovrapponendo zampe di animali, margini di foglie,…
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Ordine Dorico, Ionico o Corinzio? Niente di tutto questo! Gli alunni di prima hanno creato i loro capitelli di Ordine Libero, Magico e Fantastico, sovrapponendo zampe di animali, margini di foglie,…
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Återbruka dina tomma toarullar. I det här inlägget visar jag hur du flätar en korg av toarullen eller en rulle från hushållspapper.
Stavo scrivendo un post quando sono incappata in questa foto: I was writing a post when I run into these images: Wow, no? Ci credete che si tratta di carta? Queste sono le creazioni dell'artista Anandamayi Arnold. Californiana, vive a Barkley, con la carta crespa fa magie! Frutti, fiori, f
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Buongiorno Amici belli, una settimana fa sono stata contattata da Elisa, per un progetto dotato di fantasia e bellezza. C'erano di mezzo la passione, un
Bueno! An iris folded hummingbird and flower. Iris Folding is a very simple art that involves an opening in a card, such as the flower or the hummingbird above, and then folding scraps of paper, wrapping paper, envelope linings, ribbon or foil to 'fill' in the larger open area. Talk about great recycling! Our mountains of paper trash are overwhelming us. Surely there is more that we can do to reduce it? Well, iris folding is one small way I can help - and so can you! Here are some visual directions for you, from origami resource center: Here is a simple pumpkin pattern that I will walk you through: Card by inkspired First, Trace the main shape onto a scrap piece of paper (I use sheets from our printer that I have printed incorrectly...upside down, missing a paragraph, etc.) Lay the tracing over a piece of cardstock. This needs to be a sturdy piece of cardstock, not some of the flimsier ones. Tip: To hold in place you can use blue painting tape (it has a low tack) or take a piece of Scotch tape. Tear off a small strip, and stick it to your shirt or your jeans. Peel off, and use this to hold the tracing in place. By sticking it to your shirt first, you have added just enough lint to make it still sticky, but not too much that it would tear your paper. Great hint you can use in many crafts! Cut out the inner shape. You need to use a sharp Xacto blade for this. No cuts into the rest of the cardstock, please! Here are some photos to help us along, even though they show a triangle pattern, the method is identical: courtesy http://www.cardinspirations.co.uk/ Tip: You can use any die cut machine and die that has a big 'hole' shape, such as an apple, or circle. This way you do not have to cut out the inner card, the die machine does it for you! UPDATE: I am experimenting with my Cricut Explore Air2 machine also! #2: Check out your local scrapbooking store. Many have machines that you can use free, or pay a small fee to use for a set amount of time. Our local Archiver's has their's for free. They do ask you to purchase your paper there, which is very reasonable to me. Look for the discounted cardstock!! Prepare your strips of paper. Cut them about 1" wide, and varying lengths to start with. Just cut a bunch! Fold them in half, long side. Choose 3 different colors; mixing in patterns is just fine! Sandwich: 1) pattern face up 2) cardstock with aperture face down Turn your cardstock over, so the back side is facing you. Following the numbered diagram, lay down your first strip. The fold goes toward the open middle, the open sides go to the outside (cardstock) area. Tip: As a beginner, I found it very helpful to place the pattern down first, so it would show through the 'window', and I could see exactly where to place each strip. Use the non sticky Scotch tape hint I gave. Your strip needs to be long enough for you to put a tiny bit of tape (NOT the lint free tape!) on both ends, attaching it to your cardstock. As you attach each strip, you will be slightly overlapping the one below it. Pick Color #2, and do the 2nd strip. Pick Color #3 and do the 3rd strip. Repeat in this order, following the numbered diagram: Color 1, Color 2, Color 3. When you are done, your piece should be lumpy! That's okay! Turn it over and make sure you haven't left any open places. If you have, you can go back and try to cover it with the coordinating paper. Now you layer on the trunk/stem/leaves to the front of the card. The very center of Iris Folding is usually a piece of foil, or foiled paper. When you are done, you look at the front and it resembles the iris of an eye, or eye of a camera. That's where the name comes from! To finish your piece, you need to cut a plain piece of matching cardstock and firmly attach it to the back. I like to use double stick tape all around the edges. My favorite is VivaLasVegaStamps - see the side bar for web site. Here are some basic shapes. With your computer editing, you can make each pattern as large or as small as you want. I am also including some finished cards to inspire you! I hope this has shown you that even though the finished cards look very complicated, the actual making iris folded cards is very simple. I find this a relaxing craft to do while watching tv or listening to music. Here are some beautiful finished iris folded cards: Here is a great resource for you: http://www.circleofcrafters.com/irisfolding/ I do hope you try one - once you see how easy iris folding is, you will want to make more! I belong to a yahoo group that is very supportive, and tons of free patterns you can use: irisfolding @ yahoogroups. I also Google Images with the words "iris folding". Many many ideas and patterns and samples out there! I hope you have enjoyed this little tutorial. Have a super super day! inkspired http://www.inkspired.etsy.com/ [email protected] http://www.myinkspired.com/
Katia was born in Russia, Siberia but now is living in Cyprus. This can be a reason for the warm color palette used for her papier mache and clay doll sculpture what quite recall the way of Rubens. Th
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Good Morning Folks Donna-Marie here to share a new technique with you that combines both paper and fiber art. ...Toilet Paper Art . I know I promised a video but here in the northeast we are in our 6th day of a heat wave...ugh!!! I live in New England for a reason...I would rather be cold than hot. Anyway my craft room is our sunroom with all windows...a beautiful place to create indeed until the heat and humidity rear their ugly heads. I could only last a short time in my room so pictures will have to do today. I have lots of photos so grab a comfy spot and enjoy:-) Here is a close up of a completed piece Here is the stamp I used. Once this piece has dried it becomes a piece of fabric...flexible yet sturdy so I was able to include my fiber art and create this... I added beads and embroidery along with some yummy wool fibers for a one of a kind piece...all from toilet paper!!! Let's see how this works... You will need 2ply toilet paper, a foam brush, watered down gel medium (one teaspoon to 1/2 cup of water) make sure the medium is well dissolved, spray bottle of water, a stamp and a brayer. The stamp you choose is important. It can be any variety...on a block, no block, clear, doesn't matter however what does matter is how deeply it is etched. The stamp should have nice deep areas throughout the stamp for maximum benefit. Get your gel mixture ready first choose your stamp and let's go... I chose an all around stamp background pattern this time...mist it heavily with water. Lay your toilet paper down...you can see that I have overlapped the center and also have it hanging of the edge. The overlapped part will not show on the final piece and the edges that hang over become "ruffly" like a lettuce leaf edge which is pretty when colored. I spayed the piece down again after I laid down my paper. Then I go over it with my foam brush loaded with the water/gel mixture. Do not rub "dab" up and down releasing the liquid otherwise you will tear the paper. No worries if it tears slightly with all the layers going down it will be fine. After you have added the water/gel mix run over it with a brayer. Not back and forth...only one direction!! Then continue with the layers in the exact same way: water, paper, mixture, brayer...I used 6 in all. This is what it looks like when all 6 layers are down. Now carefully peel up the entire paper piece off the stamp and flip it over...you will see the beautiful embossed image. Because the image is fully saturated now is the time to color it especially if the medium you are using is water soluble...like Dylusions Inks :-) I sprayed the piece with 4 colors of Dylusions Ink: Fresh Lime, London Blue, Vibrant Turquoise, and After Midnight. The image looks very dark right now because it is saturated but when dry it lightens up quite a bit!! It takes almost 48 hours for this to dry so I can not show you the final project but I have another piece done the same exact way with another stamp... I added some embroidery, beads, and small mini flowers...look at the edges love the unfinished "ruffly" look. I am working on a fabric book or these pieces...stay tuned :-) And here is the piece used in my mixed media piece entered into the eP challenge see it in the frame. I also used the extra pieces I cut off to fit it in the frame as part of the background. I hope this inspires you to be creative and mix your love of the arts no matter which ones you enjoy the most :-) Peace Out
Hendrik van Steenwijck the Younger (1580–before 1640), together with his father and teacher Hendrik van Steenwijck the Elder (ca. 1550–1603), became well
Long Stem Paper Mache Flowers, Flower Arrangement, Home Decoration, Modern Centerpieces, Wedding decor. You can create your beautiful compositions!!! Choose your QUANTITY ( 6 flowers- 10 flowers) Colors : ORANGE - LILAC, Each flower has a diameter of approximately 9 cm. /3.5 inches. The stem is 50 cm long/19.68 inches. Materials paper, metal, color The vase is not included if you want other colors send me a message, you can also send me the photos of the room for help in choosing the colors. * If you're going to make a second order in this shop, please contact me to make a convenient shipping price. Take a Look: Instagram alessandra.fabre Blog http://ecoweddingdesign.blogspot.it Facebook page ( wish you click the "Like" bottom :-)) https://www.facebook.com/EcoWeddingDesing Delivery Standard, tracked: Italy (2-4 business days approx.), Europe (5-15 business days approx.). North America/Rest of world (20-40 business days approx.). If you want DHL fast shipping just send me a message. Christmas usually requires extra days Before buying read my polices. Thanks for looking
