Artist Elsa Mora recently updated her portfolio with a number of beautiful paper sculptures created for both private clients and exhibition. All of Mora’s pieces are created with little more than acid-free paper and glue which is carefully cut, layered, and assembled to create 2D and 3D images. Several of the pieces are currently at the Racine Art Museum in Wisconsin for a show titled Once Upon A Time: Fairy Tales, Fantasy, and Contemporary Art that runs through August 31. More
Sometimes the best ideas are right in front of us but we are just not aware of it and even if the idea lingers on the periphery of our mind, we dismiss it as
I'm having the greatest time getting inspired & looking through my collection (& some borrowed from the library) of vintage kiddie crafty b...
Katie Loves …how Danish textile artists Helle Gråbæk and Maria Kirk Mikkelsen have played with paper weaving to make these beautiful squares of color and...
Super easy Origami Photo Album! These accordion mini books are simply adorable. Keepsake photos, friendship photo albums or Mother's Day.
Girl with Rabbit, gouache on paper, 20” x 28”, 2015
We love this spin on the traditional Chinese paper lantern, the latest in our series with Sizzix!
8 More Earth Day Crafts for Kids
UK artist su blackwell primarily uses old books as her medium to creates fine, intricate sculptures.
my second book kingdom. This one is a gift for Will's momma. I got a call back from the photographer and meet with him on Thursday. Fingers are still crossed tight!
The art of paper folding has been around for many centuries. Here at Scarves Dot Net we are always looking for new ways to get creative and we love when there are entire days dedicated to it. Today we are learning a little bit more about Origami and the art of folding paper. The word Origami originates from two smaller
It can’t have escaped your attention that yes, Valentine’s Day is almost upon us! I’ve made a rod for my own back in that every year without fail I hand make my Valentine’s Card,...
These handprint lilies are so beautiful and surprisingly easy to make! They'd make such a thoughtful handmade gift idea for Mother's Day if you make a small bouquet and tie them together with a ribbon. Or you could make a bouquet of handprint Easter lilies if you use white paper. Can Easter lilies be pink? I think they're just white? Either way, they're adorable for spring and they're a wonderful low mess craft to make with the kids! I had such an awesome helper when I made these paper handprint lilies! My spunky 5 year old loves crafts, and she
Valentines Day is just around the corner, so now is the time to look for some great romantic DIY's to help decorate your home or party venue. Best to get a head start on your Valentines DIY crafts, so check out these great home made Valentines Day Decorations, from string hearts, heart garlands and heart wreaths!
Combining the idea of an ombre mobile with folded lucky stars produces an eye-catching display perfect for decorating a child's room, or any room! Paper -> s…
Hello Girls! I hope you are enjoying your Saturday. I have come down with a terrible sinus/ear infection so I am in the house on this beautiful day. It is so warm outside...well for this time of year anyway. The...
Do your kids love ninjas? Mine sure do! They especially love to dress up and pretend to be ninjas. I taught them a simple trick of how to turn a long-sleeved black shirt into a
Make these delicate and simple bird's nests with your kids using old magazines or catalogs, a bowl, and some glue. Gorgeous for Easter or Springtime.
Are you the type of person that loves flowers, but wishes they would last a bit longer? Paper flower crafts may be for you. There are a fantastic choice and quality of papers available today, allowing you to make realistic looking flowers. On the other hand, paper flowers can come from pure fantasy. The...
Ten Sided Yin - Yang Globe (Kirigami)!: In this tutorial I will show you how to assemble the Yin - Yang Globe by Philip Chapman Bell. Special thanks to Mr. Philip Chapman Bell for giving me permission to post a tutorial on this model. Here is a link to the template: http://dl.dropboxuse…
DIY String Light Decorations. Check out these Perfect lighting options for an amazing ambiance!
Make a cool folded paper bracelet using recycled water colour paintings. These make a great mother's day gift, or a perfect tween party activity.
Crafting cute and easy winter snowflake decorations out of paper 3D paper snowflakes look magnificent hanging in a window or on a wall, and add a bit more pizazz than regular flat paper snowflakes. Not to mention they're easy to make, and...
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Plan a sweet outdoor soirée with these creative ideas, from decorations to the menu.
