Making paper pictures tutorial

cardboard crafts for baby

Recycling paper to wapping gifts

I was happy to see the response to the covered jar lids and pencils post from a few days ago. It seems I am not the only one who saves paper scraps and needs a use for them. I have a few more projects up my sleeve here. First, I made some paper garlands which can be use for gift wrap or party decorations. Second, I made several different birthday cards all using cut paper collage. They go nicely together and make for a festive gift or party! When collecting papers, don’t overlook newspaper, wrapping paper, envelope liners, notebook and grid papers.

Making bows tutorial

How do I make bows. MK

That such beauty can be created by yourself!


I take the tape, divide it in half and mark the middle of a pencil. Carefully enclose the ends of the tape to the marked middle, it turns out "eight".
Then, conditionally to notice the middle of each loop and, as it were pulls her to the middle (red arrow painted). I do not know how to explain the pictures could be clearer.

Flower Crafts

DIY : Silk Flowers

Folding Paper Lanterns

I love this version of the project, with vertically hanging lanterns. Wouldn't these be pretty for wedding or shower decorations? This would also make a fun sleepover or birthday party project for tweens or teens.

Tutorial: How To Make Tissue Flowers

I currently have a project underway that requires tissue flowers. You'll find out more about that Friday. But for now, I thought I would share how to make tissue flowers. I know there's many ways to make them but this technique seems to work best.

I had planned to show a flower I made with the accordion fold method (for comparison) but my son got to it first. He was dipping it in his juice and pretending it was peeing. Apparently he has my creative spirit.

Painting the Newspaper Roses Red

"Would you tell me, please," said Alice, a little timidly, "why are you painting those roses?"
"Five and Seven said nothing, but looked at Two. Two began in a low voice, Why the fact is, you see, Miss, this here ought to have been a red rose tree, and we put a white one in by mistake..."

Alice in Wonderland

The past week I've been working on decorations for a birthday party. I'm trying to make most of the decorations out of newspaper. This is one of the ideas I came up with. I feel like it is missing something, perhaps some newspaper leaves. Suggestions welcomed.

Easy directions to make the newspaper roses below.

Supplies:
Acrylic paint
Newspaper
Scissors
floral tape
green floral wire

Cutting flower paper

 

How to paper christmas tree ornament

a paper christmas tree ornament

This as simple as it gets. A few scraps of paper, one seam and in minutes you’ve make a pretty, handmade ornament. I used paint chips (in lovely martha stewart colors) from the hardware store because I had them on hand, but cardstock or thin cardboard or old christmas cards would all work well.

Paper Plate Goldfish Craft

Kids can use this colorful paper plate goldfish craft idea for Chinese New Year or perhaps an Under The Sea theme. It's a quick and easy craft for a group of younger kids that looks great on display!
You will need:
Gold paper plate (or a white plate painted gold)
Orange tissue paper
Glues eye
Wiggle eye
Sticky tape (optional)

Create A World With Modeling Clay!

Isn't this just the sweetest? My almost 8 yr old daughter arrived home with this little masterpiece the other day, and you can imagine, I was beaming from ear to ear! And it was her idea, and yes, all her friends tried to copy her, who in their right mind wouldn't? Look at those little slippers next to the bed, awhhh. And that cute rug, and someone relaxing on the couch! (That wouldn't be me......)

Make Abstract Art With Eggshells: Fun For All Ages!

I must admit, until I saw the beautiful fall project conceived by "that artist woman" and linked to here on Craft Schooling Sunday, I never quite understood why anyone would want to craft with eggshells. That was then, and this is now.....so let me tell you, eggshells really are a great crafting material! And in case you're sceptical, as I was, they're easy to wash and they dry quickly.  Just one word of caution: should you decide to save your eggshells, I would find a discreet place to hoard them or your friends and family may start to worry about you! And like I say from time to time, just tell them I set you up to it!

A Festive Bunting From Your Punched Paper Leftovers!

Yes, quick paper bunting, or paper garlands, or party banners, in your favorite colors, made from what used to be garbage! But not anymore, right? Now you know better— never throw away the scraps from your punching adventures....you can use them to make a super quick and colorful bunting! And I'm sure you know this, but you don't need the excuse of a party to hang up colorful decorations, and especially now that it's the month of Adar, the most joyful month on the Jewish calender. And guess what, this year we have two Adars (it's leap year and we add an extra month) which gives us even more time for colorful crafting!

Crafts For kids: Last Year's Tissue Paper Project!

  In an attempt to give you at least two ideas for nice craft projects to do with the kids, either before or during Tisha B'Av, I've decided to re-post a project from last year. Some of you may remember it, but most of you haven't been with me quite that long, and may not have gone through the archives, right? 

A Corkboard + Tissue Paper Mural The Kids Can Do Themselves!

Looking for a craft project to keep your kids busy and happy? Here's a really great mural project that they can almost do by themselves. I cut out the pieces, and my youngest children ages 4, 5 1/2 and 7 did the rest (older children will be able to do the entire project).  After they were dry, I arranged the pieces on the cork board and my little artists couldn't believe what they had created! A joyful addition to our home, and a reminder that crafts are a great way to build actual skills as well as self confidence.

Toilet Paper Tube Craft: Bird Feeders!

You can make a toilet paper roll bird feeder in just a few minutes. And this is a simple bird feeder kid's craft too. Just set them up with the supplies and let them have fun!  I made these just now while tending to some stir frying onions and a few other pots! We'll be putting these out for the birds this afternoon before Shabbat, as we have the custom of feeding the birds on this Shabbat, Shabbat Shira. (If you want to know why, so do look it up, I'm a bit pressed for time at the moment, as this project was well, quite last minute!)

Paper Lollipop Ornament TUTORIAL

 I love that you guys aren't afraid to ask for a tutorial!! That's awesome! So, as requested, here's a quick tutorial for Lollipop Ornaments.

Kids Valentine's Cards with the Cricut

Usually I like to post projects anyone can do, but this one is geared for Cricut owners. Since I'm very new to my Cricut I'm pretty well satisfied at this project because I created it all on my own! It turned out so cute I couldn't help but share it. I'm not sure how many of you have a Cricut or have access to a friends maybe but I really need to share this one! It could also be done with some stamps, scissors and a lot of patience.

Mine is the Cricut Personal cutter which takes 12x6 paper.

Quilling bee and flowers paper

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Quilling bee

Pet bottle purse

Plastic bottles are an enormous contributor to landfill waste taking nearly 700 years just to begin

And yet another clothes hanger tutorial...

You might start wondering if all is well with me...
Another clothes hanger tutorial?! Really!?
What's so interesting about a clothes hanger, you'd want to decorate it anyways?