How to Make an Impression: Extraordinary Thank-You Notes January 10th, 2011 399Email 409 users recommend These days, sending any thank-you note will get you noticed, but sending this thank-you note may very well get you hired! Jeff Rudell Try to keep your designs loose and unfussy. A handmade vellum envelope is a wonderfully mysterious way to wrap your note for delivery. Photo: Jeff Rudell One holiday, many years ago, I hand-made ornaments for everyone on my Christmas list. I couldn't fault my friends, of course. My tactic was a bit off the mark, perhaps, but my idea was sound. The great thing about paper is that while it may be temporary, it can also be a tremendously effective medium for memory-making. While I'll probably never tinker with Christmas again, I still try to put this temporary nature of paper to good use as often as possible. Granted, not every note merits the time and energy required for this project. View 4 member project galleries
Bendy Straw Shrimp Tutorial Hello Class! Today we will be learning how to make a shrimp out of a bendy straw. You'll need a bendy straw. Cut straight up the straw. You need to cut the straw so there are three pieces. Fold the skinniest piece Start out with the folded piece on top and take one of the other pieces and wrap it under the folded piece Pull the wrapped piece over and through Pull tight. Turn it around(If the bendy side is facing left turn it to the right) and do the same with the other piece. Turn back to the other side piece and pull it up. Then pull it to the right. Then crease it along the fold. Then pull the piece under and through like you did the other knots. Pull it tight. Turn it around and do the same to the other side. click here to go to page two
Gift Ideas for poor creative souls (6) You know how it goes, a friend calls you and invites you to dinner at the last minute. OMG! What gift can you take?! You scrabble around the cupboards trying to find a box of chocolates or a bottle of wine but find that most of the chocolates have been eaten and the wine has gone. I thought this was a wonderful idea. You could make a few of these and keep them to one side for just such an occasion. Supplies: Patterned paper-one 12 x 12" sheet. These directions will give you one flower. 1. 4. 5. Tip: For single sided paper. 6. Note: Florist tape is stretchy, just play with it and pull gently but firmly as you move down the stem. 7. Note, you will have to play around with the height of the petals, and where on the petal you start your tape. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. For tutorials on how to market yourself online, go here.
Wonder How To » How To Videos & How-To Articles Homemade Snow Globes Brighten Any Home! | Elfster Blog Photo courtesy of Anthropologie Whether or not you get to experience a white Christmas this year, these glittery snow globes can bring a piece of festive weather to you! There are beautiful examples out there, but they can run up a hefty price tag, especially if you’re into collecting. This DIY version costs next to nothing, and lets you personalize to your heart’s content! You choose everything from the jar to the trinkets inside, making this the perfect gift for loved ones. Materials A jar of your choice (with a lid) Figurines or jewellery Anti-rust sealant for metal pieces Clear-drying epoxy Distilled water Dash of glycerin Large silver or white glitter (smaller versions will float at the top) Instructions Use clear-drying epoxy to adhere your piece to the inside of the lid.
Make a scrap-yarn-wrapped branch decoration! While flipping through The Big Ass Book of Home Decor a couple weeks ago, I came across a project like this – yarn-wrapped twig arrangement. I felt like I’d seen similar projects online too, like it wasn’t the first time I’d seen a branch wrapped in yarn, but now I can’t find anything in blog-land (at the bottom, I linked to some other related projects that I did find!)… Anyway, mine is a bit different from the book project, so now I’ll share it with you! I wanted to use a glue gun, but some crafty items got temporarily lost in the move and my guns were nowhere to be found, so I came up with methods that use as little glue as possible. All you need for this project are some branches/twigs (the size and amount that you want for your vase or other arrangement plan), yarn leftover scraps, glue, and scissors. To make the scrappy version, you’ll need a bunch of yarn bits around 1-2 feet long. To wrap the offshoots, the number one rule is be careful – they can be easy to snap!
rolled paper flowers {tutorial} | jones design company Welcome to flower week – five days of simple and delightful flower projects. I could probably do three weeks of flowers because there are so many different ways to create them, but I’ve limited it to five of my current favorites. Before we get started, let me make a few disclaimers: 1. 2. 3. Okay, so let’s begin. Here’s what you’ll need: :: paper {either cover or text weight} :: florist wire :: scissors, pencil, glue gun STEP ONE: cut irregular circle This circle is approximately 8 inches, but you can do any size you wish. STEP TWO: cut spiral Start at the outside edge and cut in a spiral fashion to the center. I like a sort of bumpy shape so that the petals end up a bit irregular If you aren’t so sure about your cutting skills, feel free to draw your spiral before cutting. To add a little interest to my bouquet, I used a variety of yellow scrapbook papers {my favorite is that yellow dot} STEP THREE: roll your blossom start at the outside edge and coil tightly STEP FOUR: release coil
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