Showing posts with label DIY. Show all posts
Showing posts with label DIY. Show all posts

Thursday, August 16, 2012

DIY Ribbon Organizer


Hello everyone! I'll bet those of you who are into Crafting have rolls and rolls of ribbons. Organizing ribbons can be of a challenge. I tried store bought ribbon organizer, but I am not satisfied because some of them are not efficient.  Not to mention super expensive.

Here's  a DIY ribbon organizer I made using a corrugated box. This is super easy to make. I covered it with fabric paper and wala! I got myself a very in-expensive ribbon organizer.



I like to see my ribbons, so when I'm designing, it's easy to know whether I have coordinating ribbons or not. It's important to think about that when buying or DIY'ing a ribbon organizer. 



I will try to share the "How To" or "Template" of my DIY Corrugated Box Ribbon Organizer next time. 

Here are some DIY ribbon organizers I found on Pinterest. You can check my Pinterest Board for more DIY inspiration projects. 

Studio Ribbon Storage




Martha Stewart



 DIY Wrapping Paper & Ribbon Organizer




Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Fabric Flower Chocolate Bouquet - Day 3


Are You Ready to Become the Talk of All Your Friends with the Most Unique Set of Gifts They have Ever Seen?






Are you guys ready for DAY 3 of the 12 Days of Christmas Handmade Crafts. For those who follow my blog you might already know that I am learning new kind of craft. It's fabric/ribbon manipulations, that's why my blog is called Cloth, Paper Crafts and more..

Fabric Flower Chocolate  Bouquet
Fabric Flower Chocolate  Gift Set
So, those of you who are waiting for some fabric projects and want to add color that is fun and unique, and that lasts forever..this Fabric Flower Chocolate  Bouquet is perfect for you. This bunch of flowers with chocolate buds are the perfect touch to your home decor, it really looks great on an entry table or is a great center piece on your dining table.

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This Fabric Flower Chocolate  Bouquet also makes for a lush and classy gift to your loved ones this holiday season. It can also be used separately as party favors. Maybe you can even use some of the beautiful Christmas gift boxes that will be included on the 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS HANDMADE CRAFTS E-BOOK to package these fabric flowers.

The step-by-step tutorial for this Unique Holiday Gift will be available on the 12th Day of Christmas. This will be included in the 2nd Edition of the 12 Days of Handmade Christmas Crafts E-Book. You can find the first edition here: 12 Days of Handmade Christmas Crafts E-Book 


12 Days of Christmas Handmade Crafts- First Edition
Thanks a lot for stopping by. Please stay tuned for more Holiday projects to come. 

Monday, August 1, 2011

Crafter's Companion Envelobox Creator Giveaway



Hello Everyone! Can you believe it is already August? Yeah, time flies so fast. This month Crafter's Companion have an awesome giveaway. It's the Envelobox Creator. I am just lucky to be a Design Team member for Crafter's Companion USA. They carry wide variety of innovative products. One of my favorite is their innovative scoring tool- the Envelobox board


It may be hard to get excited about a bit of purple plastic but these boards are excellent. The boxer board has already proved its worth as I have made several already with great end results. With this amazing tool, you can make envelopes any size and any depth.  This is so perfect for bulky or specialize cards and 3-dimensional projects. Most of my Exploding Boxes and 3D projects are done using this awesome tool.


Envelobox Handbag


Stripe Tote Bag & Wedding Exploding Box Invitations

Turquoise Blue and Black Exploding Invitation Box


3D Lollipop Box

3D Lollipop Box

Treat Box + Treat Bag + Card ( 3-IN-ONE)
Not only are their products totally awesome, but they are a really generous company. They have given the entire design team an Envelobox to give away on their blogs to one lucky U.S. resident!


Here's how you can win this fabulous tool. You simply need to become a follower of Crafter's Companion USA challenge blog and then leave a comment on this post. You must do this to win. If you'd like a couple more chances to win just post about this giveaway on your blog or sidebar and become a fan of our Facebook page. For each of these things leave a separate comment here.



This giveaway will run for one week from August 1st through August 7th. There will be a winner chosen on Monday, August 8th.


Every single design team member is giving away a Envelobox board, so be sure to check out all their blogs as well to increase your odds of winning one of these fabulous tools.

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Stripe Tote Bag & Wedding Exploding Box Invitations

Hi Everyone! I am excited to share with you my latest project using The Boxer Ultimate Tool. This is very easy to make. I was able to achieve a perfect  stripes for my Tote Bag by scoring my panels in 1 inch intervals using The Boxer board.


There is something about Pink and Green in stripe form. The combination of these two colors are perfect.  From invitations to tote bags ...it's just beautiful! It is fun and bright for any themed party. 


Me and my Crafter's Companion Ultimate Tool is inseparable. I used it a lot on my projects.This tool really helps me in making perfect boxes and lids like the Pink and Green Wedding Exploding Box Invitation I recently finished designing. You can see more of my Exploding Box Design on my shop

Thanks a lot for stopping by. I hope you like my projects and that I inspired you today!  Stay tuned for more inspiration projects to come using your scoring board. 


Monday, July 18, 2011

Ribbon Art Canvas

 Hi Everyone! Finally, I can show my first project I designed for MayArts as one of their official May Arts DT Member. I am excited to share some Ribbon Art Canvases I created using MayArts Ribbons and the Stampendous Jumbo Peony Stamps. I was inspired with some Fabric Art Canvases I saw online so I decided to try it with ribbons. I love to incorporate 3D items that are functional in my projects, that's why I make sure that there are 3D objects on these Ribbon Art Canvases.

Series of Ribbon Art Canvasses

I enjoyed working on this Art Canvas. The combination of MayArts Ribbons and Stampendous Stamps is perfect.

Don't you just love my 3D Stamp Peony Flower? It looks so real, beautiful and Jumbo! I love it !  To get more realistic look, shape your flower cut-outs using a bone folder and use a 3-dimensional adhesive when you create your layers.

Closer look of 3D Peony Flower
Supplies:

A piece of pre-stretched canvas (I used 3 pieces)
Acrylic Paint
Paint brush
Stampendous Cling Jumbo Peony Stamp Set
Stampendous Jumbo Perfectly Clear Handle
Stamp Ink Pad (I used Eggplant Purple & Cameo Pink)
Versa Mark Ink Pad
Embossing Powder
Heat Gun
Adhesive Spray
3D Foam Dots/ 3D Silicone Glue
Sponge Daubers
Sewing Machine(optional)

MayArts Ribbons: (I used tons of Ribbons)

TG97    BK46ED47   DD92    
HC22BK32WH47  WH47  
HC46ED17  WF28  YD93

Ribbon Art Canvas Tutorial 

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Ribbon Art Canvas Tutorial
  1. Paint up your canvas using a color that harmonizes with all of your ribbons. 
  2. Cut enough ribbons depending on the design you want to achieve. Add enough length to each end to allow it to wrap around to the back of the canvas. 
  3. Lay out the ribbons on the canvas to get an idea of the look you want to achieve. At this point, also decide on the placement of your stamp image if you are stamping your canvas. 
  4. Stamp canvas, emboss and color depending on your liking. ( I did stamp my canvas using the Stampendous Cling Jumbo Peony Stamp SetStampendous Jumbo Perfectly Clear Handle + Eggplant Purple ink pad . For the focal point, I used VersaMark Ink and heat emboss it.  I then  stamp more Peony image  on a textured paper and color ed it with Cameo Rose using the sponge dauber. I cut-out the flowers image from the textured paper and created a 3D Peony Flower.
  5. Spray adhesive directly at the backside of the ribbon and attach it to the canvas. Note: if you are covering the whole canvas with ribbons, it is more easier to spray the canvas with adhesive and lay your ribbons on the canvas.
  6. Optional: If you want to create a Ruffle Pleated ribbon. Just create pleates on the ribbon of your choice and sew a straight stitch. 
  7. Attached the 3D Peony Cut-Outs right on top of your embossed flower. This is your focal image. 
  8. Hang on your wall and admire! 

I enjoyed making these Ribbon Art Canvases. I made a couple more. I think they are beautiful. I will try to make more with some hardware embellishments attached to it. And when I'm all finished I will hang it on my home office wall.

Pink & Black Ribbon Art Canvas
Give this awesome project a try . This is an inexpensive way to decorate a wall. You can even make a new look on every season or when you are tired of  the design. Just remove the ribbons and re-use them on other projects and start over! 

Orange+Purple+Green Ribbon Art Canvas
Thanks a lot for stopping by. I hope you LIKE my projects and that I inspired you today! -  Jinky



Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Easter Egg Fabric Flower Bouquet


I love Spring because it is fresh and pretty. Everything is full of color and energy....even me! Today, I found my inspiration in this spring flower bouquet I saw in a magazine. And you know me, I love to challenge myself and find new creative ways to do things differently. Since we live in a high rise building and have no way to have a garden to plant flowers, I decided to create my own garden or make my own flower bouquet. This Easter Egg Fabric Flower Garden/Bouquet allows me to be inventive. It is charming and colorful- like Spring! 

Photo Source : Good Housekeeping

With some fabric scraps and little bit of sewing + the chocolates, you can create a magnificent craft or gift this Easter season. 


The flowers look so much more complicated to make than they really are.  I promise you it is super easy and fun. Check the tutorial here


This is a great project for a bonding moment between mother and daughter, your friends or just yourself. You can use any color or theme you want.  Get the tutorial here

I prepared a tutorial with step-by-step photo instructions on how to make this Fabric Flower Bouquet. You can get your tutorial here



To purchase the step-by-step instructions on how to make Easter Egg Fabric Flower Bouquet, click HERE



Thanks for looking and hope you will try this project. I will be glad to publish pictures of your finished project on my site if you like.



Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Placemat Flower Vase - ( Eco-Friendly Craft Idea )

bamboo placemat vase + tropical flowers

I am very excited to share my super frugal flower arrangements with you. I love how this Eco-Friendly Craft Idea looks so simple, yet so elegant. Yes Folks, this was made with recycled items like empty water bottles and a bamboo placemat. If you would like to know how I made this Placemat Flower Vase, please continue below for the tutorial. 

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This project is very inexpensive, super easy and fast. Just collect empty water bottles depending on how many vases you would like to have.Then assemble your flower vase as per instructions in the above tutorial. And please, do not forget to add your flowers. You will surely end up with a beautiful flower vase like the photo below. 



This was a cultural event last week that I attended and decorated.  I was asked to do the decorations but the problem was there's wasn't much of a budget allocated for the dĆ©cor so I came up with this idea - A flower vase out of recycled water bottle + a bamboo placemat. I think it is beautiful and  it coordinated well with the theme. 


There you go.  Another super easy and Eco-friendly craft idea. Please stay tuned for more surprises to come. Yes, I will be finally giving freebies..like something you can hold and play with. Please SHARE this good news , LIKE and FOLLOW me. 




Saturday, February 12, 2011

Crepe Paper Heart Wreath Tutorial


Two more days till Valentines Day and I am still not caught up with my 14 Days of Handmade Valentine Crafts. I will be posting 3 separate projects today so you will still have time to make it before Valentine's Day. 

Day 10 is a Crepe Paper Heart Wreath project. This is very fast and easy to do. You just need 3 materials in this project. A heart shape styrofoam + crepe paper + glue. That's all! Just follow the step-by-step photo instructions below and you will be able to adorn your house with this beautiful handmade crepe paper craft. 



You can also use felt paper or fabric on this same project. If you do not have a puncher, just print a template for a circle scallop or just a plain circle.  Trace it and cut it. There are circle templates available online that you can easily print. Otherwise, you can get a glass or cup and trace a circle into your paper. 



You can hang this Crepe Paper Heart Wreath on your door and you will be able to feel the spirit of  Valentine's  Day right away. 



Make sure to check the other projects of 14 Days of Handmade Valentine Crafts and SHARE it with your crafty friends! 

Friday, February 11, 2011

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 


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.
There is still time to get crafty this Valentines Day. Get your templates and tutorial.




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


Make sure to check the other projects of 14 Days of Handmade Valentine Crafts and SHARE it with your crafty friends!