DIY Envelopes | Fellow Fellow This little DIY is by no means new or particularly innovative, but fun nonetheless! During Chinese New Year it is customary for parents to give their kids a monetary gift in bright red and gold envelopes. So I thought I’d try making my own envelopes, inspired by the red and gold ones I’ve been seeing around for weeks, but in my own style. They could be used for just about anything – letters, gifts, confetti.. and can be customised so easily! All you need is paper (whatever colours you like), glue, scissors, and a paint pen (also in whatever colour you like!). Step 1: Cut the paper using the template (or create your own size/shape and draw it onto the paper). Step 2: I found it easier to fold and glue the envelope before drawing on it so the pattern was seamless, but you can do it either way. Step 3: Get drawing! Thank you, your sign-up request was successful! Given email address is already subscribed, thank you! Please provide a valid email address. Oops. Other posts you may like:
DIY - Fabriquer un livre avec une reliure Bonjour tout le monde ! Aujourd'hui je vous propose un petit tutoriel pour fabriquer vous-même votre livre, avec une jolie reliure. Ça fait longtemps que je rêvais d'avoir un tout petit carnet à dessin pour pouvoir l'emmener et griffonner partout où je vais, mais soit c'est vraiment trop cher, soit le papier est trop fin, soit c'est moche. Je me suis donc dit que c'était forcément mieux de le faire soi-même (comme beaucoup de choses !)Les avantages sont nombreux : on peut faire un carnet exactement à la taille souhaitée, utiliser le papier que l'on veut, faire une couverture personnalisée, et surtout ce n'est pas très compliqué ni très long. J'ai trouvé un tutoriel très bien fait ICI et je l'ai suivi pas à pas pour faire mon carnet. On commence par choisir son papier : j'ai pris des feuilles canson assez épaisses, que j'ai découpées en 8, car je voulais vraiment un tout petit carnet (qui tienne dans la main). Au final, j'avais 8 paquets de 3 feuilles. Schéma trouvé ICI Et voilà ! ♥ Bises ♥
PaperMatrix MintyCam (Altoids Candy tin) Pinhole Camera | Chris Keeney Photography Here are a few sample images I've taken with my MintyCams over the years. I'll try and update this page with new photos in the future. The picture above is a double exposure using the MintyCam first then shooting the same film through an underwater camera. Color photograph of a historic church in Massachusetts created with a MintyCam pinhole camera by Chris Keeney MintyCam pinhole portrait submitted by Bonnie who bought a camera from me and then kindly sent me this test photograph Here's another test photograph created by Bonnie who recently purchased a MintyCam from me. The above pinhole by Steven M Bumgardner a.k.a. The MintyCam pinhole above was created by Steven M Bumgardner a.k.a. Thanks Macro, it's good to see you're getting out and enjoying the camera. Misc. Pinhole & Camera Maintenance Since the pinhole size in the MintyCam is so small (.007") it's important to keep it clean. Camera Updates and Improvements
iDiY: 'i do'-it-yourself - Part 3 Coloriffic Finds by Luzel Whether you are: Partying… celebrating with friends… in need of some refreshments… or taking a breather… craving for even more pops of color? or screaming for some ice cream… thinking of a picnic, perhaps? or have some serious crafting business on your mind… … Hope your weekend is as fun and colorful as these clickage goodies! Pingg invites by Lisa Rupp Free printable poster DIY soda pop escort cards Free clock screen saver, designed by Apple’s own Alan Dye Leaf pattern downloads Alphabet paper cups: Buy or yup, DIY! Enjoy! ShareThis Free Garden Stripes Invitation Suite From my black & white Kimballs to my flutter sleeve dress. Imagine my delight when I came across this Garden Stripes Invitation Suite by J. DIY Watercolor Silhouettes L-O-V-E this! Love and Lavander Lovelies Amazing just how much generosity there is around blogland, no? Enjoy! DIY Fabric Envelope Liners An easy and inexpensive trick for a multitude of things– Fabric as paper!
DIY Wedding Aisle Vases | Wedding Ceremony Flower Ideas These fabric covered flower containers are super easy to make and very inexpensive. By going to IKEA and getting a container for $1, then adding fabric, you have an instant decor piece for your wedding. Pick the fabric, twine or ribbon, and flowers based on your wedding colors to make them completely custom. -Ashley of Dolci Odille Supplies: Bygel IKEA containers (only $1 each), spray mount, fabric, twine, scissors, and flowers. Step 1: Cut a piece of fabric 14″ x 9″ Step 2: Using the spray mount, go outside and spray the entire IKEA container. Step 3. Step 4: Add twine or ribbon by tying it around the “hook” on the back of the container. Step 5: Add flowers! Project created by Dolci Odille
Recycled Fabric Napkin Rings from Saran Wrap Tubes I made this fabric napkin rings recycled craft from an empty Saran Wrap tube. A few months ago I was getting ready to throw away an empty Saran Wrap box and happened to notice how the cardboard tube inside was oh so strong and sturdy. What useful thing could I make with such a pretty?? It’s round. And that is how a cardboard tube ended up in my craft closet for three months. Supplies for making my fabric napkin rings recycled craft (for 8 rings): Like it? How to make fabric-covered napkin rings from a recycled cardboard Saran Wrap tube One typical cardboard tube of Saran Wrap will make 8 napkin rings that are 1-1/2″ inches wide and 1-3/8″ diameter. How to make recycled napkin rings – First cut napkin rings from Saran Wrap cardboard tube. Using your measuring tape, measure 1-3/8″ and mark with a pencil around the circumference of the cardboard tube. Carefully cut your pencil lines using an Xacto knife. Hide cardboard tube markings (optional). Wrap napkin ring with fabric.
119 Journal Prompts for Your Journal Jar There are a myriad of benefits to journaling, and everyone should consider keeping a journal. However, one of the obstacles that people face when they want to pick up the practice of journaling is that they don’t know what to write about. In this post you’ll discover 119 journal prompts to help you get started in keeping a journal, or as additional inspiration for dedicated journalers. I recommend that you do the following: Get a beautiful jar–it can be a canning jar, a mason jar, or any other jar you have in the house.Print out the prompts below on slips of paper.Place the slips of paper in the jar.Reach into your jar each day as you prepare to write in your journal and take out one of the prompts.Set your timer anywhere from 10 to 40 minutes, depending on how much time you have available for journaling.Write anything that comes to mind as you read each prompt and elaborate on each point as much as you can. Below you’ll find 119 journal prompts for your journal jar. Sunday Scribblings
Hex Nut Bracelet Kimmy recently sent me a link with the subject line: “DIY meets Home Depot!” Needless to say, I was intrigued. I clicked and was taken to Honestly… WTF. How I had not discovered this fabulous niche of the Internet earlier, I do not know. The specific link that Kimmy had sent to me was for a DIY Braided Hex Nut Bracelet. The Giles & Brother’s Hex Bracelet for $175 I headed to the local hardware store and picked out 18 hex nuts in a silver brush finish. This is what my process looked like. DIY Paper Popsicle Memory Game As a kid I adored the game 'Memory'. The truth is, I still do. Sure, it's not exactly what you would define as 'challenging' but there's something charming about it's simplicity. So, for a bit of cute fun I decided to re-create the game with a slight twist. I've replaced the cards with paper popsicles. Scatter these at a summer ice-cream social, bbq or picnic for a bit of interactive fun for guests! Smooth white A4 card (x2)Popsicle sticks (x12)ScalpelRulerCutting boardScissorsDouble-sided tapeColour printer Download and print out 2 pages of your popsicle designs. Use a scalpel and ruler to gently score along the dotted lines. Before you start cutting out your popsicles, keep in mind that you should be as precise as possible with your cutting as you want all your popsicles to look as identical as possible from the back. Cut out around the straight edges of your popsicles using the scalpel and ruler. I've stored my popsicles in this cute jar- a local purchase from Daiso.
DIY string-tie envelopes Hello! Sorry about the little break. My son has been off on his half-term holidays so I had a blog-free week! Now I am back, I just want to give a big shout out (and a big thank you) to my new sponsors, pi’ikea street and paper glitter….do check their sites out! I also wanted to say a massive thanks to all the people who have left comments lately (and to those who have sent me lovely emails). I do confess that I have always had a ‘thing’ about string-tie envelopes. These dinky little envelopes are great for all-sorts of things (storing paper ephemera, housing invitations/gift cards, storing seeds). By the way, now my kids are getting better at using scissors they have been really enjoying making their own envelopes using the template from my previous post. You will find a full tutorial and templates below! You will need: Paper Card String Glue stick Scissors Tiny brads/split pins (the heads of the brads I used were 3mm in diameter) How-to 1. 3. 5. Job done!
DIY Origami Heart Love Note Sigh... I had all these plans to create a plethora of DIY Valentine's Day projects for Eat Drink Chic. However, plans for my impending engagement party have taken up so much of my time that I've had to put these ideas on hold. A few days ago I created these little origami heart invitations for our engagement. However, in a last ditch effort to get at least SOMETHING up for Valentine's Day (as last-minute as it may be), I've removed the invitation text and provided them for you to download to write a little love note to your Valentine. Continue to read more about the project and to download your freebies! The concept for these little hearts was to keep the design as minimal as possible and instead rely on the merits of poetic words, origami craftmanship, delicate hand-stitching and some simple but beautiful materials. Throughout the process of planning and designing my engagement, I've come to realise that I am far more partial to small, intimate gatherings.
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