Paper Flower Tutorial I have been asked many times to show how to make this very simple flower tutorial, I actually saw a similar-ish one being made a few years ago, when I attended a small local crafts event and when I came home, got straight to making my own version (so that I wouldn't forget) I adjusted it here and there adding my own tweaks to it. I've been making them ever since for projects (for example recently here) and workshops and now finally, Ive put it in writing (and pictures) and alas my paper flower tutorial is born!! I have witten step by step notes and taken lots of pictures to match, in the hope that it fully explains and covers it, but email me if you have any probs. or need me to explain further. You can also click on the picture to enlarge it. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Now bring the shape together to make a funnel shape, but not too tight (image 21) and as before snip the pointy end off (image 24) 10. and also snip the pointy end off (image 27) 11. 12.
Wednesday - Blog - DIY Streamer Flowers In the spirit of all the DIY projects we have going on to prepare for our everee Wednesday fun-shoot with ee photography later this month, I wanted to share one of my favorite projects yet!!! Streamer Flowers. Let me just preface this post with saying as much as I wish I could take credit for how brilliant this project is, I certainly was inspired by Olivia Kanaley of A Field Journal as seen on The Bride's Cafe. Necessary Supplies: StreamersScissorsWhite Floral Cloth WireWhite Floral TapeBeadsGlue Instructions: 1. 2. 3. 4. I will tell you- these next two steps are a little challenging. 5. 6. 7. Tissue Paper & Paper Flowers Tutorial I debated sharing this tutorial for a couple-o-reasons. Reason 1. It's a craft that has been around since before I was born and reason 2... it's a craft that has been around since before I was born. I feel like I might be a 100 years old at this point. My crows feet asked for slippers the other day cause they were getting cold. Since it's new to me I figure it's got to be new to someone else too so I am doing it anyway! Supplies you'll need to make tissue paper flowers:Tissue paper (seeing as how this IS a tissue paper flower tutorial it would stand to reason that some form of tissue paper will be required)16 HUGS (just checking to see if you are actually reading this)Pipe cleaners or floral wireScissors Extras (for pizzaz): glimmer mist, brads, 2 inch Styrofoam balls, ribbon, more hugs (still checking), a flower girl (seriously), and lastly... As I stated last week, I purchased a Martha Stewart tissue paper flowers kit a few months ago on clearance at Malwart. Let's get started!! VOILA!!
Sugared Letters Tutorial I am always on the lookout to create tutorials for Swirlydoos. Well, I have a few Prima sugared letters left, and I really love them. I cant find them anywhere. I'm wondering if they even make them anymore. I would love for them to come in different colors. So I figured, they are easy enough to make. Product List.1. Step 1.Paint your letters using an even coat of paint. Step2.Ink your stamp generously and lightly stamp your painted letters, being careful not to move the stamp around or rock it, as that will smudge your letters. Step3. Step 4. "Ceramic" Paper Roses These rolled roses originally started out as plain red cardstock. Now they have an almost ceramic look to them. Let me show you how I made them! 1. 2. 3. 4. From here I tried two different techniques to get the “ceramic” look for the roses. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Note: This starts the 2nd “ceramic” technique. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. The final single rose. The final set of 3 roses. Its may be difficult to tell from the photos, but these roses have a great shine to them. So, what to do with these fun new flowers? Well, since they are pinbacks I can add them to any outfit as a brooch, put them on a belt, add them to a headband… Other than the time it took the cardstock and Mod Podge to dry (which was really only a few minutes), this was a pretty quick project.
DIY Faux Snow Cone Party Garland & Gift Embellishment As soon as the snow cone shack in our neighborhood opens up, we know that Summer is officially here! The bright candy colors and the sparkle of glittery ice makes the eyes light up of both young and young-at-heart! What better way to capture the essence of summertime fun and bring it indoors, than with this sweet DIY Faux Snow Cone Garland and Gift Embellishment. Bonus: these ones won’t melt everywhere! Follow below for the simple steps. This DIY post was sponsored and made possible by Method…”Clean Happy.” This month Method is hosting a fun contest and asking fans (like you) to guess how many bottles of Method hand soap it took to build the spectacular rainbow light installation in this month’s video. Visit Method’s guessing contest page on Facebook to enter. DIY Garland – Supplies needed: Steps 1 and 2 1. 2. Steps 3 and 4 3. 4. This is where the skewers really come in handy. Steps 5 + 6 5. 6. Steps 7 + 8 7. Steps 9 + 10 9. 10. And now you have an adorable faux snow cone! Steps 11 and 12 11.
D.I.Y. Repurposd Paperback Apple Sculpture {images from Cheeky Magpie and Fresh Tea} Before taking off for the weekend, I want to leave you all with this fabulous Repurposed Paperback Apple Sculpture tutorial from Cheeky Magpie (originally found via Fresh Tea on flickr). Maybe you will give it a try over the weekend?! Have a beautiful and inspired weekend everyone! Shape Book Tute « Cheeky Magpie I’ve had an overwhelming response to this project and everyone wants a tutorial, so here you go. First off, gather your supplies: - book for dismembering, paperbacks are great - template (I made half an apple out of a thick piece of chipboard) - exacto knife with a very sharp blade - clips - glue stick - snot dots - ink or paint for coloring and something to apply it with - decoration or embellishments Step 1 My paperback book was too thick so I split it in half using my blade. Step 2 Lay the template down on the book and cut the pages around the template. Step 3 Remove the cut paper leaving the template in place. Step 4 Once the book is cut, trim any rough edges you don’t want. Step 5 For color, I used ink refill and diluted it a bit because I wanted it to soak in to the paper. Step 6 Once the edges were done, I applied the ink/water mixture to the inside of the pages by using a “flip and wipe” method. Step 7 Once the book is dry you will need to stretch the spine so it opens. Step 8 Step 9 Step 10