Add Pearl Bling to Your Paper Crafts for Less
Unless you find a good clearance, “bling” embellishments for paper crafts generally cost from $1 to $8 – a piece! And you often cannot find the exact size, shape, or letters you’re looking for. No biggie, using this very simple, inexpensive method, you can add oodles of pearl bling to your paper crafts. Not only will your crafts shine, but you’ll have the benefit of having a personalized, custom shape. Supply list: • Stencil shape, drawing, or picture … Read entire article »
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80′s Pattern Blast from the Past
So, I’m cleaning out my craft room so I can get moving this year with my sewing plans… and buried at the bottom of a Rubbermaid tub, I find… Ack! If that isn’t a blast from the past! This was the first pattern I sewed for a class project in home economics. We sold them as a fund raiser for $5 a pair and made them custom order to size, which in ’86, was a major … Read entire article »
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How To Use a Scalloped Circle Punch to Create Paper Flowers
I’m a big fan of scrapbook punches as they help you create fabulous looking items lickety-split. You can certainly free-hand cut circles to create paper flowers, but for this particular flower, you want to make certain your circles are uniform in size- a scrapbook punch makes that aspect a cinch. To begin, you’ll need these tools: A scallopped circle punch (a solid edge circle punch will work, but the scalloped edge gives the final product more “flower” … Read entire article »
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Valentines Day Origami Inspiration
If you are looking for a super quick, yet professional looking embellishment, you cannot go wrong with origami. Both the party dress and sundress were created in under 10 minutes using simple folds from patterns found in Fashion Origami: Fold Dazzling Designs (Klutz)- the paper is also from the kit that accompanies the book. Each of these designs can be further enhanced with ribbon, rhinestones, small buttons, brads, stickers, glitter glue, or even markers. The possibilities for use … Read entire article »
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Have Needle, Will Sew One Yard Wonders
My sewing machine sadly bit the dust a few months ago, but happily, I found a replacement machine via Craigslist. <— See my lovely new inspiration! So, of course I’m super inspired to begin creating new sewing projects and have discovered an incredible new book to fuel ideas: Stay tuned, as I will certainly share the inspiration and results of the projects. What’s your craft inspiration this year? Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Tumblr it Tweet about … Read entire article »
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