Learn how to turn regular paper into fabric using the ancient Japanese technique called Momigami. This process is incredibly easy and only uses oil, your hands and paper!
Fat little whale, want to cuddle? All it takes is a small piece of fabric, a bit of filler cotton, the paper pattern I provided, and your handmade DIY
How to make a no-sew scrap fabric découpage collage. It's an easy and fast method and the results are beautiful! All you need are a few supplies.
Hi Friends.. If you like patterned papers, this project is for you. You can use patterned papers as decorations on your items such as scrapbooks, bullet journal…
BasicGrey asked me to make another one of their canvas samplers done in the same faux-cathedral windows style as my last two but this time using their brand new line of fabrics called Hello Lusciou…
Well it's the end of a busy week! I don't know about you, but I'm pooped! But I'm pleased to say we've had some gorgeous, sunny days here in N.I. this week, and there's a lovely Autumn feel to the air! As always, the things I've been working on this week I can't show you yet (soon I promise!), so I'm going to give you a wee tute on how to use up every last wee bit of fabric shavings, you know those bits that end up all over your cutting mat after trimming blocks and hsts? We'll here's a cool way to turn them into a new type of fabric. As far as I know this product doesn't have an official name - I learnt it at college and it wasn't called anything then, but if you know the official name of this craft, please let me know. 1. Save up your fabric shavings & wee bits of offcuts that are too small to be useful (you can also cut up wee bits of fluffy wool, ribbon, sparkly threads etc.). Bigger pieces will need to be snipped down smaller. 2. Take a piece of plain sheeting/calico and lay a load of shavings on top. You can colour code your savings as I have done here, or have a multi-coloured mess! Make sure it's thick enough to cover the backing fabric, but not too thick to sew over. 3. Lay a piece of water soluble fabric over the top and pin/sew round the edges. This stuff is really cool - you can get different brands in a craft shop or online. I've used Avalon Water Soluble Embroidery Fabric by Madeira. 4. Now sew, sew, sew over the top of the w.s.fabric, either by free motion quilting or straight & wavy lines all over. Try not to leave any big gaps where the shavings can later escape from. 5. When you have stitched this to within an inch of its life, take the pins out and under a luke warm tap or in a sink/basin, allow the w.s.fabric to melt away (it goes a bit slimy as it melts off so rinse it well). 6. Give your new piece of fabric a good squeeze to get the water out and then allow it to dry on the radiator. 7. When dry, draw your desired shapes on the back and cut out. If you want to, sew more stitching on top to highlight details, for example veins in leaves, or sew on beads, sequins etc. 8. You can now use your fabric shapes to embellish/decorate cards, cushions, make letters or Christmas decorations etc. etc. The possibilities are endless! Another way to use this wonderful water soluble fabric is to roughly sketch a shape on to it & then put it into an embroidery hoop. Repeated sewing and shading with thread will close all the gaps, so that when you take the fabric off the hoop and dissolve the w.s.fabric you are left with a completely embroidered shape. Have fun & let your imagination run wild!
Having just shown some pictures on my blog of items I recently made with paper cloth, I thought perhaps I would do a tutorial the next time I made some. You will need a large piece of freezer pape…
Lately I've been busy with foundation paper piecing which quickly became my favourite. It is a great way of making pictures, images with fabric.…
Instantly download TONS of FREE printable digital paper for scrapbooking, cards making, or crafting at home! You'll want to start using these NOW!
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If you think you should use patterned paper just as a backdrop for your diecut or stamped focal image, then this blog post is for you? Design Team member Kate is here to share three clever ways to use patterned paper to add more texture and dimension to your cards. Get out your patterned paper stash and let's get started.
Folding Trees points us towards Rubbergob's Paper Birdy Make-It Kit you can download and cut out from home.
Oh wow! This new printable digital paper pack was a blast to make! I can easily say it is one of my favorite pattern bundles I've made to date. I mean- it is charming, it is romantic, delicate and it has my original hand-painted watercolor florals on it. If you're an old reader, you already know my love for everything glittery, metallic and shimmery. This digital paper pack has it all! Chic, glamorous digital papers in beautiful navy blue and peachy blush hues touched with fabulous luxury gold accents. What's not to love? But you guys know me, I can never not find a way to give you all something for free ;) That is why this new collection also has a free sampler just like my Kate Spade inspired and Santorini inspired digital prints collections. Hooray for freebies! Pin this post (Hey, sharing is caring!) There's marble and alcohol ink textures and there's also a touch of the Arabian desert in the mix. Well, in my head it does all make sense because gold reminds me of luxury and that reminds me of the tales of Arabian (1001) nights,, hah! These are ideal in use for:1.Perfect for cards, scrapbooking, decoupage, personalized stickers, customized fabric designs, wedding invitations, photo albums and small gift wrapping crafts. 2.Designing your own website graphics, banners, promotional photos, marketing campaigns, etc. 3.Party favors, gift boxes and bags, party invites, journal covers and more! 4.Creating a completely themed wall art gallery and other customized home decor items! (See design mockups for inspiration) ---Pin this post--- PS: If you love navy and blue themes, you might just happen to adore this new winter collection I hand-painted for the holiday season! Click to check it out! So, getting back to the topic and away from my ramble, here is what this new collection is about. And I talk about what you get in the free sampler too: IN THE COMPLETE BLUSH & NAVY DIGITAL PAPERS COLLECTION .......................................................... Where to get it : Purchase on my Etsy Store A set of10 romantic digital papers 300 dpi very high and crisp image quality, JPEG image format Size: 8" x 11" // Standard A4 size paper Licenses available: Personal, Standard Commercial and Extended Commercial Find complete license details here. IN THE FREE SAMPLER* OF THE BLUSH & NAVY DIGITAL PAPERS COLLECTION .......................................................... Where to get it: Scroll down to download for free! 5 FREE papers in total (3 from the bundle above and 2 matching exclusive ones I made just for YOU in the free set!) 300 dpi very high and crisp image quality, JPEG image format Size: 8" x 11" // Standard A4 size paper License for the free sampler: *PERSONAL USE ONLY >>>No secret sign-ups, subscriptions or sharing on social media required to download this freebie!<<< ------------------------------------ Pin this post (Hey, sharing is caring and it helps me to get the word out on these freebies <3) DOWNLOAD THE COMPLETE DIGITAL PAPER PACK ON MY ETSY STORE or CLICK TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE BLUSH & NAVY PAPER PACK SAMPLER ............................................................................... Troubleshooting download problems for the freebie: The download link will re-direct you to a new page where you can just download the file. File is a compressed zip folder so make sure you have an extraction software like Winzip, WinRAR or 7zip to extract the compressed file and view all the contents inside. If for some reason, you are still having issues, drop me an email at miraclespyer19(at)gmail(dot)com, and it'll be my pleasure to email the files to you :) Don't forget to share on your social platforms loves! ............................................................................... What is your favorite print? Comment and let me know! Love Chic and glam prints? Let me introduce to my most loved other collections. This Kate Spade inspired collection and this Mediterranean inspired collection (or just click the images) Still here? Well, I'm known for being suuuper generous with my freebies. Click below and you'll know why :) _________________________ HEAD TO MY MASSIVE FREE DESIGN LIBRARY (for printables & digital design graphics) or FIND ALL MY BESPOKE WATERCOLOR ILLUSTRATIONS & PRINTS ON ETSY _________________________ Sidenote: I am a watercolor artist and many of the prints you see are also original work besides digital illustrations. To follow me along on my watercolor journey and watch painting tutorials, follow me along on Instagram or stay updated with all my new freebies and products on Pinterest! -----------------------FOLLOW ME----------------------- Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest Till next time, XO Nash
Get inspired by all these beautiful handmade cards. I love getting snail mail. A handmade card in the mail is a special treat these days, don't you think? When I'm sending a card I love to put all my paper craft supplies to good use and send a handmade card. Not only are they fun to make, they're a cute and thoughtful way to let someone know you are thinking about them. Below you will find plenty of fun handmade cards whether you want to stock up on some general cards to keep on hand or you're looking for the
Cut 8 Paper Pennant shapes out of 1 sheet of beautiful patterned paper. Then you can create a Fabulous Pennant Banner.
There are many ways to make jewelry, for example, you buy beads at a craft store and string them together with string. Well that's making jewelry but instead
Textile Artist and Designer Liz Sofield makes beautiful textural pattern focused artk. Liz embroiders on watercolour paper to create geometric patterned art
Printing with leaves, flowers, and other found objects allows you to create decorative patterns and works of art that capture the beauty of nature. Photo © Adam Mastoon. You can make beautiful stat…
after last weeks post on m is for make, where i had picked out a selection fabrics called kumari gardens, i heard from dena fishbein who was their creator over at her studio dena designs. she showed me how kumari gardens was a very wide and varied collection and you can see the whole beautiful set online here at freespirit fabrics.
Hand-decorated colorful papers for collage art. Step-by-step instructions for creating your own patterned paper. Easy art project.
Making a Hexagon Brooch Tutorial without using sewing
A blog that celebrates the world of pattern design. Covering greetings cards, gift wrap, fabrics, kids design, wallpaper, stationery and more.
5 Favorite Paper Piecing Quilt Patterns animals and flowers. By professional quilter Janeen van Niekerk shares her work.
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How to make print repeats - create a print repeat without special software so that you can make your own fabric, wallpaper, or other design items
If you’re a seamstress extraordinaire than you are no stranger to bias tape. You probably know a handful of ways you can apply it to your sewing projects. If you missed it, we show you how to make your own bias tape here! However, if you’re not a sewing whiz, fear not! We treated our bias tape […]
Hi friends, I am tempted to call this Geometric Rainbow 2.0 since it is so similar to my last big hexie project, but the jury is still out on that one. What I do know is that I fell in love with this fabric before I even cut it - and it was in fact painful to cut (I was so worried I was going to get the ombré effect out of order!) Vanessa Christenson of V and Co. was so sweet to send me the full ombré collection for Moda and this is exactly what I wanted to do with it, make a large scale hexagon piece. I will be sending this to her to have in her booth at Fall Quilt Market in Houston, so if you are there stop by and take a peek! I usually stick with the darker brick wall on our building's patio but the white wall in my landlords basement was too tempting! Enjoy some pictures and some close ups :) There are a total of 340 hexagons on this project - 17 hexies in each colorway. I used my Modern Hexies method of applying them to the backing fabric and then quilting from corner to corner. Thanks for stopping by today and if you would like to make a project like this of your own - be sure to check out my Hexie Pillow pattern here. It has the full Modern Hexies method including video links to help you with your project! Happy sewing, -Nicole
My tutorial on making scrap greeting cards.
Bonjour tout le monde, Dans ce blog, je veux partager avec vous ma passion pour tout ce qui concerne dentelles, broderie, point de croix, crochet etc... N’hésitez pas à donner votre avis.
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Making paper beads is a great way to recycle junk mail, newspapers, or magazines. Paper beads are additionally inexpensive, attractive, and can be used in a multitude of projects. To either make beads from pre-designed paper or to design...
Handmade fabric bowls are easy to make and are perfect for gift giving. Use up that pile of scrappy fabric bits with this easy and fun idea by Kristin Peterson.
Welcome to the world of quilting, where the rich tapestry of fabric and design come together through paper piecing patterns. Our 20 free paper piecing quilt patterns for beginners are tailored for those eager to infuse their crafting. Each paper piecing pattern offers clear instructions, making intricate blocks achievable with precision and ease. Our guide empowers you to take fabric scraps and transform them into creative masterpieces. Revitalize your quilting with a medley of 20 free paper piecing quilt patterns, a treasure trove for crafting enthusiasts. These patterns encompass both foundation paper piecing and English paper piecing projects, suited for
I love pattern. I realize I’m stating the obvious here, since you’ve probably already noticed that. Often, though, I’ll see a pattern I like, or I’ll sketch something pleasing, but won’t have a use for it at that moment. Or, I’ll need to futz with my sketch until it works for me. I often file […]
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