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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Faux-Stitching
Faster, easier, and less expensive to accomplish, faux stitching adds charm to paper crafts. Accomplish this simple effect with the following steps: Supply list: • serrated tracing wheel • gel pen, markers, pens • soft surface (mouse pad, etc) Step 1: Create Holes Using tracing wheel, create your holes where you want your stitching to be. Suggestion: trace around the border of your paper. A clear 6 inch ruler works well as a guide. Be sure to press hard enough to … Read entire article »
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Paper Craft Card Ideas- Origami Dress
Card made with dress design from a Klutz Origami kit and general card stock. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend … Read entire article »
Filed under: A couple of hours, All Crafts, Inspiration, Intermediate, Papercrafts, Skill Level, Time to Complete
Paper Craft Card Ideas- Origami Embellishments (Shirt)
Rather than spending oodles of dinero to purchase three-dimensional embellishments for your card crafts, consider making your own with a few simple origami folds. You can use thin scrapbook paper and find instructions online to begin, or create origami shapes using a kit. Whatever you choose, the results will be one-of-a-kind fabulous! The shirt pictured is made using a Klutz Origami kit, Mrs. Grossman’s stickers, card stock, and sequins. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend … Read entire article »
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Happy Poem in Your Pocket Day!
Poetry lovers everywhere are celebrating National Poem in Your Pocket Day today, Thursday, April 29, 2010. The idea is simple: select a poem you love during National Poetry Month then carry it with you to share with co-workers, family, and friends. (aka it’s a great day to share your paper craft skills, too!) To celebrate, I crafted simple Vellum Poem Note Cards (pictured) to share with family and friends. A few brads, card stock, vellum paper, stickers, … Read entire article »
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