November 24th, 2017
Inside: how to use die cut shapes in handmade Christmas cards Unlike other crafters I love fussy cutting. But even I sometimes to using die cut shapes either becuae I don’t feel like fussy cutting or I simply don’t have the shape I need to cut. So after establishing the fact that I’m also human… (one lady once told me that my fussy cutting abilities are inhuman). I can share with you how I used the die cut shapes on these Christmas cards. WHAT IS DIE CUTTING Die cutting is a broad term, but in crafting, the act of die cutting is the process of using a machine to mass-produce cut-out shapes. Die cutting machines or card making machines are machines that cut shapes out of paper, chipboard (like cardboard but thicker and more dense), fabric and other materials. In die cutting, dies are metal-shaped objects with a raised, sharp area for cutting. They are …
November 19th, 2017
Inside: how to make two easy pop up cards I love surprises of any kind even if I’m the one making them and pop up cards are exactly that. These type of cards is my favorite because thay always have a surprise in them and they are fun to receive as much as make them. HOW TO MAKE POP UP CARDS Pop up cards are not just for kids. There are many pop card designs that usually seem really difficult to make but usually they are easier than you think. All you need are a few basic steps to make the basic pop up card: Fold a piece of double sided cardstock in half. Cut slits at the center of your card. With the folded side facing you, cut two slits. The paper between each of the cuts will form a tab that you’ll secure your pop up art to. Tabs can be wide …
November 25th, 2016
Inside: how to make a simple tree paper piecing card I’m terrible at math but even I know that according to Aristotle, a philosopher in Ancient Greece, “the whole is greater than the sum of its parts”. Apparently it doesn’t only works in math or life it also works in crafts. In the crafts case a few simple paper pieces can create something truly pretty. WHAT IS PAPER PIECING Paper-piecing is a fun way to add texture, interest and patterns to your design. It’s a great alternative to coloring stamped images and a fabulous way to use any scraps of paper that are just too good to throw away! THE BASICS OF PAPER PIECING Paper is usually a technique made with stamps and cut out paper pieces. However it can also be created just from pieces of paper to assemble a pattern or an image without the base of a stamped image. Consider …
November 23rd, 2016
Inside: how to make a pop up slider card the easy way! When you have been crafting for a long time like I am you love learning new things that challenge you and excite you. Lately I’ve been exploring paper engineering and pop-up in particular. It is so much fun to create these pop up cards and projects and see people’s reaction to them. If you stick around I’ll teach you how to make an easy pop up slider card that people will love to receive! POP UP SLIDER CARD By making a few simple cuts into a piece of card, you can create a tab (or multiple tabs) that you push forward and decorate, or you can make it 3D and stick a cutout image to it. Not only is it fun, it’s easy, too. To make this card you will need to be accurate with your measuring and cutting. Otherwise the …
November 22nd, 2016
Inside: how to make an easy Christmas spinner card 3D cards are a great way not only to surprise your family and friends with amazing and unique holiday cards but to get into the holiday spirit by displaying them. One of these cards is a spinner card. WHAT IS A SPINNER CARD Spinner cards are fun, interactive cards that cause an image to spin quickly when the card is opened. They come in different designs and shapes but there is always a twisting element in the center. SPINNER CARD TUTORIAL Start with making the four panels that assemble the card. I used a base paper and a cover paper to create a contrast but you can use just one piece of paper for each panel. Next you’ll need to cut out a circle from the center of each panel. You can find more information about how to cut circles here. Attach a twine …
November 21st, 2016
Inside: how to make a folded Christmas tree card Adding a Christmas tree to your Christmas card is a classic way to make handmade holiday cards and the best way to do that is to make a folded tree Christmas card. HOW TO FOLD A PAPER TREE There are many techniques and ways to make folded paper Christmas trees in a 2D and 3D looks. I’m going to show you how you can do it in just 5 minutes! The idea is to use half a circle as the base shape to fold the tree. HOW TO CUT A CIRCLE In order to use half a circle you need to cut a full circle first. You can cut a circle with: A circle cutting system Use calipers to draw a circle and then cut it Trace a plate or a large circle and cut it Here are some circle cutting systems …
December 4th, 2015
Inside: how to make a Christmas card in 5 minutes Every year I want to start early and make Christmas cards for every one. And every year I end up waiting for the last minute. So I came up with a way to make a Christmas card in 5 minutes so I’ll be able to make many cards in no time! HOW TO MAKE A CHRISTMAS CARD IN 5 MINUTES This card is so easy to make you’ll not believe it! And the best thing about it is that it’s great for Hanukkah and Christmas. You can change the pattern of the paper, the colors and the sentiment and you have a great card for both holidays! Follow the steps in the video to see how to make an equal sides triangle which is the first step to make this card. The triangle sides will all measure 12″. But can change the size of …
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