3D PAPER FLOWER EMBELLISHMENTS

Hello everyone. I would like to thank those of you who took the time to email me saying that they missed me.  And that I inspired you with my creations. As much as I love to share crafting tips, projects and tutorials on my blog, sometimes there just isn't enough time. I have orders for Custom Exploding Box Invitations I need to fill. So, I do hope you understand my long absence in the blogosphere. 

Today, I would like to share tips on how to make your gift boxes, place cards or escort cards more presentable. It's a little detail, that will let your recipients know that you really put an effort into the gifts or party decorations. 

The first flower is the Begonia flower. If you have a die cut or electronic cutting machine, this is very easy to make. Just download the file and assemble the flower. You can ink the edges or distress it, it is up to you. You can find my old 3D Paper Flower Tutorial here. 

These paper Begonia Flowers are a great addition to your DIY Wedding Favor Boxes, Quinceanera Gift Favor or Recordatorios, or simply use it to adorn your Place Cards or Escort Cards. 

The second Flower is a Rolled Paper Rosette. I LOVE love this paper rosettes! This 3D flower makes those ordinary escort cards extra ordinary. I think this is great for those Sweet 16th Escort cards or Quinceanera place cards/escort cards. 

You can check my previous Valentine project where I linked the tutorial on how to make paper rosettes here.

Thank you very much for stopping by today. I will continue to come up with new ideas on how to embellish your projects. Also, I am working on the 3rd Edition of my Christmas E-book, I would love to know what you would like me to include this time. Please feel free to leave me a comment and I promise to keep your input in mind for the Christmas E-book. 

OA PICNIC CADDY

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Hello Everyone! I won't be posting the Day 2 of my 12 Days of Handmade Christmas Crafts today. I am still decorating my Day 2 project. Hopefully, I can post it tomorrow.

But I have a different project I would like to share, this was a project I created for my MayArts scheduled blog post.  It's a Picnic Caddy which I decorated with the October Afternoon’s Campfire product line.

When I received this October Afternoon Campfire kit, I knew exactly what I was going to do. I have made this Picnic Caddy in the past but I did not have the right designer paper back then.  So, I had to create my own plaid paper. This time, I have all the well coordinated Designer Papers, stickers, and embellishments courtesy of October Afternoon and of course May Arts Ribbons.

Ribbons used :

Leaves - BY66
Burlap String - SM10

This Picnic Caddy is so fast and easy to make. I had fun decorating this box. Please scroll down below for the step-by-step photo tutorial.

This project can also be used as your craft caddy. You can use it to store your markers, paint brushes, scissors and other craft tools you have.  As long as it will fit the box. 

PICNIC CADDY TUTORIAL

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Thanks a lot for stopping by. I hope you LIKE my projects and that I inspired you today! JINKY

Pentagon Lantern/ Luminaries

 Hello Crafters! Can you believe it's September already?! It's almost Christmas!  Today, I would love to share my Fall Theme project which uses the Crafter's Companion Ultimate Tool. This Pentagon Lantern/Luminaries is very easy to make using The Boxer Score board.

This Lantern has five sides that you can decorate with whatever theme you would like to use. I used coordinating Vellum so it will be translucent . I then added a flameless votive candle inside and decorated the outside with a skull cut-out. This papercraft project will be a great addition to your Halloween or Fall Theme decor. It can also look great as a Lantern Centerpiece or as Christmas luminaries during the Holiday Season.

I am currently working on several gift box ideas for Christmas using the score board. Please stay tuned for more Holiday Gift Boxes Ideas Galore which will be posted on my blog soon.

Thanks a lot for stopping by. I hope you LIKE my projects and that I inspired you today! 

Kanzashi Heart Wreath - MayArts Final DT Challenge Entry

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Hey Folks, the MayArts DT Challenge ain't over yet. If you remember, my Framed Ribbon Spring Flowers was selected in the initial round of Finalist for the Design Team Call for MayArts. This Kanzashi Heart Wreath is my entry to the last round Challenge. This time there was no theme.  I hope you like my entry and support me by voting for me. Stay tuned for MayArts official post for the FINAL ROUND entries.

I decided to make this Kanzashi Heart Wreath because I love the art of folding. The Kanzashi term- in the English-speaking world, refers to the folded-fabric-petal flower that traditionally adorned the Tsumami Kanzashi (folded hair ornament). These are created by Japanese artisans from tiny squares of silk, usually 1"- 4". It is folded into petals using origami techniques.

 I really like how the twig (wrapped with velvet MayArts ribbon) gives my butterfly a nice place to rest.  I am actually amazed with all the different types of Kanzashi folding and Kanzashi flowers. In Japan, the seasons dictate which kind of hair ornament is worn. It is beautiful! Please scroll down for the  Basic Tutorial for Rounded Kanzashi Petal.

One of the traditional and main supplies used in Kanzashi flower construction is rice glue. I deviated from the traditional way by hand-stitching instead. This flower petal folding requires a lot of patience, but it is worth it.  I love how my Kanzashi flowers and  Kanzashi Falls came together. The summer colours are bright and cheery. This Kanzashi Heart Wreath will be a great home decor item for summer time.  And by using the tutorial provided below you can make hair accesories like a barrette, hair clip, necklace, brooch and many more..You can see some of my Kanzashi projects here.


All the ribbons used on this Challenge project were compliments of MayArts.


Yellow Flower: HA27
Red Flower: HA14
Pink Flower: HA17
Leaves: KK16
Falls Cord: 378-16

Twig: 389-18-46
Wreath Handle- AGG14

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Kanzashi Petal Flower Tutorial

Basic Supplies: 

3" x 3" fabrics (6-10 pieces,any size you want)

Scissor

Needle

Thread

Pins

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Framed Ribbon Spring Flowers -  MayArts DT Challenge 1st Round Entry

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Framed Ribbon Spring Flowers

Finally, my project entry for the MayArts challenge is done~! I am so happy with the final outcome of this project. I am proud to present to you my Framed Ribbon Spring Flowers! Don't you just love how bright and beautiful everything looks in Springtime? I LOVE it! 

 Ribbon manipulation is new to me, but it is a new passion I have developed over the past few weeks. I love how paper and fabric complement each other. 

All ribbons used on this Challenge project were compliments of MayArts. This is my entry for their DT Call Craft Challenge, which had a theme requirement of Spring Flowers. I used the Flat Rose and Spider Web techniques for my roses. I just learned how to do these while working on this project. You can find my Spider Web Fabric Flower Tutorial here.

May Arts Ribbon Used : 

Leaves : SN48

Yellow Rose: HA27

Red Rose: HA14

Pink Rose: HA17

Brown Silk: HA33

Trim: 378-16

For those of you who know me, you probably know by now that I love 3D projects.  That is why I tried to make this in 3D. I cut some butterflies to adorn my Spring Flowers and weaved a basket which I intentionally raised to have that 3D effect.  I leave the top of the basket open so you can add some batting to poof it up or some moss (Sorry,  I don't have any handy). 

This project makes a great home decor this Spring season or a great gift for Mother's Day.  That's why I included a Happy Mother's Day sentiment cut out on the frame. 

This project is very easy. If I can do it being a newbie on ribbon folding, I bet you can to. C'mon give it a try~!

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Fabric Flowers Collection - In Progress...

Here's a sneak peek of the  Fabric + Paper + Ribbon Flowers E-book I am currently working on. I am trying to release the E-book by the end of this month. Everywhere I looked today, I saw fabric flowers! I see them on ladies accessories like brooches, necklaces, fascinators or corsages.  Also, fabric flowers are popular for special occasions and events. Beautiful fabric flowers are usually used on wedding decorations, wedding flowers, bridesmaids bouquets, gifts and even on boutonnieres!

For Ladies Bloom today with fabric flowers brooch, necklace, fascinator or corsage. Flower accessories always were and will be i

 I have seen fabric flowers on Wedding Gowns and on just about every other fashion these days. When I look at them I try to understand or dissect them  to figure out how they are  being made.  And then I try to replicate. Often, I buy fabric flower accessories not because I wanna use them. I usually tear them into pieces, study them and try to make it into my own version. At least it is not an electronics gadget I am breaking into pieces. I am so done from that, from my college days.  lol ! 

I think these Fabric Flowers are gorgeous! They might look easy to some or intimidating to others. But we can all agree that flowers brings cheers to everyone. Whether it is real flowers, or paper flowers, or fabric flowers or ribbon flowers! To me, they all look beautiful! 

Please stay tuned for the release of the E-book. It will be your ultimate resource on flower crafting. 

Spring Butterflies Easter Basket

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First butterflies of Spring on my blog. Yay!  I love butterflies! They are colorful, pretty and graceful. Who wouldn't love them? Today's post is a 3D Tuesday Challenge at Paper Craft Planet. Thanks to Adela who shared this beautiful GoldenNugget Box template. Last night when I first printed the template, I stared at it several times and asked myself what will I do with the template besides making a box. 

This morning, I opened the template again and manipulated it by enlarging the size, enough to fit on a 8½" x 11" sheet of cardstock. I decided to make an Easter Basket out of the Golden Nugget box template. I am happy with the result. I think its beautiful.

I cut my butterflies in different sizes  and colors using my Cricut Expression. I used the Cake Basics Cricut Cartridge. I love the way they look resting on my basket and on my flourish. To me, butterflies represent a sense of evolution ..a change..a transformation. It's just beautiful!

The Easter Basket is equally beautiful. I dry embossed my paper with Tiny Bubbles folder by Cuttlebug. I created my basket handle using my Cricut Cake Basics Cartridge - (Border5). I really like the template because it is very forgiving. You can do anything with it. 

Go ahead and try the challenge. Get your free Nugget Box template here. 

Valentine Chocolate Tower Gift Box

This Valentine Chocolate Tower Gift Box is from my 12 Days of Christmas Handmade Crafts E-book. Due to some requests, I have made a separate tutorial for this Chocolate Tower Gift Box. No need to buy the whole E-book anymore. If you want the step-by-step instructions and templates of  this cute Valentine Chocolate Tower Gift Box - good news is, you can 

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It took me 2 days (not straight) to think of a way to re-use this template for something other than chocolate packaging. I spent more time decorating this Tower Box, but I was happy when I finally stopped and said... That's it, I am DONE! Folks, I present to you the Day 9 of the  14 Days of Handmade Valentine Crafts.

I like how it all came together. The pathway/red carpet + fences + flowers + stairs leads to the gazebo which  serves as the focal point of this cute gift box. All of these are Cricut cutouts from the Freshly Picked Cricut Cartridge.  There's a lot of variation you can use in this gift box template. You can put some jewelry or candles inside. The possibilities are endless and it is very versatile, you can use on any theme party or occasion you may have. 

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The above photo are shots of  the different angle/sides of the box. The blossom, flower and the heart are from  Cricut Tie the Knot cartridge.  

The box topper is a handmade flower using crepe paper. I love the pink + green + brown color combination.

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This is the Chocolate Tower Gift Box I made last Christmas. Valentines is time for  giving lots of chocolates because they signify romance. Be romantic and make your own handmade Valentine Chocolate Tower Gift Box. Check the tutorial and templates here. 

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Paper Flower Napkin Rings For Valentine

There are times when I get overwhelmed with things.  And yesterday was one of those days.  Guess what I do when things get overwhelming? I watch TV and not do anything ...I do NOTHING! Lol! 

But, I have earlier commitment to my followers that I will be posting 14 Days of Handmade Valentine Crafts. Today is our Day 8 of the 14 Days of Valentine, I decided to just keep it simple but yet useful and elegant. I made a napkin ring out of Paper Flower. The below photo is the materials for this Valentine Napkin Ring project. 

I wrapped my napkin ring with satin ribbon and made the flowers and leaves from Cricut cutouts using  Accent Essentials and Plantin Schoolbook Cricut Cartridge. 

For my Red Table Napkin, I used the black flower and gold leaves. 

I made a Red Paper Flower Rosette for my White Table Napkin. A tutorial of how to make this flower was linked on my previous postings of the Heart Framed Paper Flower Rosettes. 

I really like this  Red Paper Flower Rosette better. I think it is very romantic and elegant. 

The Paper Flower Napkin ring without the table napkin. 

Now, you do not need to buy a napkin ring anymore. Just make a bunch depending on what theme or occasion you may  think you need in the future. Enjoy! 

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