Herringbone in the technique of Iris folding

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3. Shall cut strips of paper in three colors. Strip width should be twice larger than the pitch, plus the allowance of 2-4 mm. For our step width of the strip is obtained by 22-24 mm. The very first strip should be slightly wider, since they cover the outer contours of the Christmas tree. How much should bands at once is difficult to calculate. Better to cut them during the work.
   
4. Fold each strip in half lengthwise.
   
5. Cut out five bars for the trunk of different shades of size 35h20 mm. Fold them in half.
   

Yellow roses to make

For the production of roses it took me: fabric (you can silk, crepe, satin, brocade, satin, etc.), sturdy rigid wire, a thin copper wire, cardboard (for patterns), soldering iron with sharp tip), glass, glue Melt, scissors, candle.

Make cardboard patterns are: rose petals (all the petals will be the same size), leaves (two sizes), and leaves of the lower rim.

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 flower bracet

Wrist corsage tutorial

Today I made some wrist corsages and prepared a tutorial for you.
It is quite easy and the end result is amazing.

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.

Winter Crafts: Coffee Filter Snowflakes With A Message!

Coffee filters are great for crafting, and they also make perfect material for snowflakes, since they're already round! And while you're at it, grab some rubber alphabet stamps and some colorful ink pads and give your kids a spelling lesson while having fun too. I think the message on our snow flakes is mostly wishful thinking, since we are desperate for rain, but you never know! (Update: It is now pouring, yeah!)

Set A Simply Elegant Table With Paper Roses!

You won't be surprised to hear that I'm very often in charge of centerpieces at our women's Rosh Chodesh gatherings. Fortunately the event hall is right next to my house, so after all the hours of effort, at least I don't have to shlep my creations very far. And you won't be surprised to hear that I do centerpieces for pennies, (whoops the currency here would be agarot, silly me) or at least I try!
My latest idea was to make giant paper roses using the same spiral technique I used to make tiny felt flowers. The only difference is that you start with a circle about 24" in diameter and make a much larger spiral.  And you'll need a lot more hot glue! A really simple idea with amazing results! And you can make these roses in a bunch of sizes and use them in so many ways. The main thing is finding the right paper. I used some old pattern-making paper that had yellowed from sitting around too long, perfect! In fact the shopkeeper gave it to me for free just to get rid of it. Then the only problem was I really didn't have as much as I would have wanted, and now I can't figure out where to get more! I even thought of tea-staining regular paper, but that didn't work....In any case you'll need something a bit thicker than tracing paper and on the creme/beige side, good luck!

Large single flowers look great in pedestal vases or simply set on the table. Wouldn't these be great for a DIY wedding or sheva brachas? (In many Jewish circles the newly married couple celebrates with friends and family for a week, with a festive meal each day, which is called sheva brachas, seven blessings. A truly beautiful tradition that also unites the families and friends of the new couple.)

Place a bunch of flowers on a cake stand, or single delicate blooms on each plate.

Or turn wine glasses upside down and use them as pedestals.  (Attach flowers with a small piece of double sided tape.) As you can see at the top of this photo, in some cases I hot-glued creme cupcake liners to the completed flower to provide some strength at the base. The large flowers definitely need an additional base piece— I was in a hurry so I slapped on a few cupcake liners, but you'll probably want to cut a nice circle from creme cardboard, since you have the luxury of planning ahead!
Note: the larger the flower the more glue you'll need to use as you are creating the spiral. The large pieces need anchoring either to a base or to the previous round. Start with a tight coil, but try to wrap loosely on the outside for the most beautiful results.
Enjoy, and please do me a small favor and click on the stumbleupon button on the right side of this blog, I'd greatly appreciate it!

Paper Party Decorations : Adorable Bunting Banners Kids Can Make!

 

Kid craft project

Isn't this just too sweet? My five year old made it all by himself! And the uneven shapes and random placement make it all the more charming don't you think? A bunting banner like this one looks particularly endearing when on the small side, plus smaller shapes will be easier for little hands to manage, and certainly require less glue.
You'll Need:

• thread or string (we used fishing line, but it was hard to manage for my little one)
• colored paper
• a glue stick, and scissors
• a small flower punch (optional, but very cute!)