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A hoot of a project! These adorable owl pom pom pals are the perfect kid-friendly craft. So fun and easy to create! And as sweet as can be!
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The team crested outstanding and beautiful tags and cards and I am so happy to share a few of them with you today! Anna created this amazing tags using the 'Adore' Scraps Of Elegance kit Anna used the 'Devoted' paper from Blue Fern Studios 'Blush' Collection. From the main kit she used the Prima 'Royal Menagerie' Chipboard/Metal/Sequins, Loew-Cornell: Woodsies Heart Shapes. From the Add On kit I used Kaisercraft Ma Cherie Collection: 12x12 Cardstock Stickers. Next is a romantic card I created using the 'Beloved' Scraps Of Darkness kit I used the Graphic 45 Mon Amour papers for the layers and I cut the journaling prompt from the papers, added some Bo Bunny gems and a few flowers and black ribbon from my stash The inside! I had to spruce up the envelope too using a sticker from G45! and finally we have these wonderful and romantic cards from Nicole using the Scraps Of Elegance 'Adore' kit Nicole used the Blue Fern 'Blush' papers which are perfect for any romantic projects! and her second lovely card Thank so much for stopping by! ~Laura
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Exploding Box Class - "An Exploding Year" - by Anso Please feel free to use these instructions to make your own boxes. You are free to link to this page from any forum etc if you wish. Please do NOT copy this information and/or photos to use for your own classes/forums/webpages without permission. Please also note that I'm not claiming that I have invented the exploding box, but these simple step-by-step instructions and photos are mine. Class Supply list: For the box you will need: * 3x 12x12 sheets of cardstock For the lid you will need: * 1x 12x12 sheet of cardstock (though this can be A4 also, you only need a 6 ¼”x6 ¼” piece) Tools: * trimmer * scissors * scoring tool, like a bone folder etc, or the scoring blade if you have a Zision trimmer or similar * glue (I would recommend double-sided tape PLUS a wet glue like Glossy Accents, Diamond Glaze etc) * 4 paperclips (to hold card in place while drying) – optional * corner rounder – optional * inkpad for edges of card - optional I would recommend that your four sheets are either exactly the same colour, or different shades of the same colour. Of course, if you want more of a rainbow effect (!) you could use four sheets of totally different colours. I have used two different shades of green Bazzill. The class with mainly focus on how to make the exploding box itself. However I will also supply some photos of my finished box. If you wish to continue after the class and decorate your box you will need: about 5-6 sheets of co-ordinating patterned paper (assuming you want to cover the “pages”) up to 26 small photos (assuming: one on each “flap”(front and back), one in the middle of the box and one on the top of the lid) ribbon to go around the lid (optional) any other embellishments etc that you want to use. The class is called “An Exploding Year” because my box will feature “random” photos from the past year…so it’s kind of like a summary of a “year in a box”. First of all – please don’t be put off by how long the instructions are. It’s only because I have made them VERY simple and step-by-step with lots of pictures. Making the box and lid (not decorated) only took me 30 minutes. And then I had to stop all the time to take photos of the different stages. Normally I work in metric, but for making this box it’s actually easier to make it using inches…so that’s what we’ll do. Ready? 1. First we’ll do the box itself. Take your three sheets of cardstock and cut them as follows: • one sheet to 9 x 9 inches • one sheet to 8 5/8 x 8 5/8 inches • one sheet to 8 ¼ x 8 ¼ inches 2. Now score each sheet according to the measurements below. You score on all four sides (see photo below). • score the 9 x 9 sheet, 3 inches in from each side • score the 8 5/8 x 8 5/8 sheet, 2 7/8 inches in from each side • score the 8 ¼ x 8 ¼ sheet, 2 ¾ inches in from each side 3. Following your scored lines, cut off all four corners on all three pieces. 4. At this point (and this is optional) you might want to ink the edges (don’t forget to do both sides!) and/or round the corners. 5. Now you need to glue together your pieces. It’s easiest if you start by putting the smallest piece on to the middle piece and then the medium (+smallest) piece onto the largest one. I would suggest you use double-sided tape for this. You ONLY put your tape/glue on the MIDDLE square. Like this: …and don’t forget you do NOT need glue on the back of your largest piece. Once you have put them together, you should end up with something looking like this: 6. Fold up the edges of your scored lines. 7. Now you can put the box to one side. It’s finished for you to continue decorating now or later. Onto the box lid: 8. Take your piece of cardstock for the lid and cut it to: 6 ¼ x 6 ¼ inches 9. Now score the lid, 1 ½ inch in from each of the four edges. 10. Right, this might be a bit tricky to explain in words, but the photo below should help you. TURN YOUR CARD OVER and you need to score from the tip of each corner, diagonally, until you meet your scored “corner” lines. See photos: 11. Fold all your scorelines and pinch the corners and fold them inwards. See photo: 12. Glue the corners in place. I found that double-sided tape was NOT strong enough for this (it holds for a little while and then lets go) so I would recommend a wet glue, something like Glossy Accents or Diamond Glaze for this. You can either hold the corners for a little minute until the glue is dry enough to hold the corners in place, or you can use some paperclips to hold the corners in place while drying. ...your lid should now be finished and look like this: And your finished complete box should look something like this: If you want to continue decorating your box, I would recommend the following measures for your paper (I’m swapping to metric now since it’s easier to be more exact): • one 7,5x7,5 centimetre square for the top of the lid • one 6,5x6,5 centimetre square for the centre inside your box • eight 7x7cm squares for your largest “pages” • eight 6,7x6,7cm squares for your medium “pages” • eight 6,5x6,5 cm squares for your smallest “pages” Round your corners and/or chalk your edges if wanted. I have used Chatterbox papers for mine and this is what my box looks like decorated: I have used small photos in mine. I used 20 photos in my box. One on each page (not on the lid, centre square, or the four sides that makes up the outside of the box) and I printed my photos: 8 photos to a 15x10cm photo (6x4 inches). Very easy if you have an Epson PictureMate. Each little photo measures: 5x4 cm. And here is my finished box: I hope you have enjoyed my class and thank you so much for taking it! Anso
These adorable amigurumi turtles are the perfect Valentine's Gift because they are part kawaii animal, part rose! That's right, this sweet critter has a beautiful bloomed rose where its shell would be. This perfect hybrid of plant and stuffed animal is sure to be a hit with your Valentine! It's also perfect for anyone who loves flowers and gardening in addition to cute handmade things. What a unique gift and decor idea!
Take your scrapbook game to the next level with these scrapbooking ideas! It's the perfect, crafty way to celebrate life's big moments and milestones.
This is just a really cool bracelet made out of a recycled book. I wanted to feature it because it shows a wild transformation of a book into a bracelet. There isn’t a tutorial but I encourag…
I just completed Roben-Marie Smith's "Baby Got Back To Back" class which is part of the on-line class 21 Secrets. In the class Roben-Marie taught us how to make this darling double-sided journal from a gift bag with a raffia handle. My journal was made from a recycled Starbuck's gift bag but you could use any gift bag really as the bag is completely covered with torn paper or ephemera. This project is aptly named "Baby Got Back To Back" because the journal actually has pages on one side and then flips open to the other side where there is a second journal. You can see from the pictures that I stitched elastic to the front inside cover to hold a pen, pencil and water brush and I stitched a lace pocket to the inside back cover to hold erasers. paper stumps. etc. Perfect for a friend who loves to draw Zentangles on the go. It has everything that she needs to take her journaling with her including a handle for carrying....or to hang on a doorknob at home where it awaits the next excursion. Closed Journal Inside front cover inside back cover Thanks for visiting and until next time! Hugs!!! Ginny
This convertible pouch has plenty of carrying room and transforms into a convenient pen stand on your desk! Use it to carry pens, pencils, scissors, cosmetics, or other accessories. Choose from a variety of fun patterns and colors. You can even personalize it with pins and appliques. Inside, the pouch has a large storage space with two single-pen pockets and one larger pocket on the sides for keeping things organized. To transform the pouch, set it on your desk, open the zipper, and pull down on the two side tabs. You can view a demonstration video in the photos section. The pouch can also be carried with the top slid down for saving space or holding smaller items. This Pop style pouch has a brightly colored base section, boldly striped top section, and a colored plastic zipper. Also pictured: Mark's Maste Washi Tape, Sharpie Markers, Marvy Le Pens, Tombow Dual Brush Pens.
Making a Lavender Wreath A wreath can be as fancy as you want it to be, and can be made with a variety of garden plants and flowers. But of course, lavender is the base for everything, and you can make a lovely pure lavender wreath fairly simply. You will need • Flowering lavender. This wreath requires a lot of stems, so you’ll probably want to do it when your own plants bloom or after buying bunches on a trip to a lavender farm. • A circular base for the wreath, perhaps the willow or grapevine versions you can find in any craft store. • Moss, if you want to plump up the wreath. • Elastic bands and a ball of twine or raffia. Directions • Grasp your lavender by the handful and arrange the stems so that all the flowers are bunched closely together. • Cut the stems a few inches below the blossoms and secure them with an elastic band. • Lay the bunch along the wreath base and wrap the twine or raffia around the base and a lavender bunch, pulling it snug. • Lay the next bunch overlapping the stems of the first, and tightly wrap the twine around to bind it to the base. • Continue layering bunches all the way around, with the flowers pointing all in the same direction. • Tuck in the end of the twine or raffia beneath the first bundle. • Make a loop for hanging and attach it to the base. • Let the wreath lay flat as it dries, so that the flower bunches don’t droop or sag. You can tie a pretty bow to your wreath, or tuck in other dried flowers or some baby’s breath. It will last for several years; add a few drops of essential oil to the back of the wreath if the scent begins to fade. From the Maui Book of Lavender
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