How To Make DIY Spring Ribbon Topiary

Hello everyone!  I am excited to share with you today my Spring inspired Ribbon Topiary project. 

I really had fun doing this project. It is very simple to make yet very satisfying. The beautiful colored MayArts  organza ribbons  blended perfectly together. This can be a great gift,centerpiece or homedecor just in time for spring season. You can also use the same idea or technique on your next party event/occasion.  

How To Make A DIY Spring Ribbon Topiary

Material/Supplies Used: 

• foam ball 
• May Arts Ribbons (349-47, 349-46, 349-22, 349-27, 349-28, 363-10) 
• Wine Cork  ( you can use Wooden Dowel )
• hot glue  ( you can use straight pins )
• newspapers to secure my Wine Cork Dowel

Instructions:

• Cut your organza ribbons into 4" to 5" strips.
• Hot glue loops/curled ribbons into the foam ball until it's completely covered. (You can use safety pins).
• Make wine cork dowel, just hot glue wine cork together then wrap some Burlap ribbon where the  corks are connected. 
• Put your floral foam into your topiary base of your choice.
• Add some old newspapers to support the dowel.
• And also add more ribbons around the bottom of my Dowel to cover the newspapers. 
• Decorate. Done!

That's it my friends, Thanks for stopping by and hope I inspire you today! 

DIY Cube Favor Boxes

Hello everyone! Welcome to my 1st post of March. Did you know I have a Pinterest board? If you do, you might see these bright colors going on some of the boards by fellow Crafters. So, today, I would like to share with you these DIY Cube Favor Boxes. They are a little different from my normal exploding boxes, since they do not "explode", but keep their shape once opened.

I am not happy with the outcome of the photos, but I am happy with how these beautiful and colorful Unique Cube Favor Boxes turned out. 

Can you believe that I used just one sheet of cardstock here? Yes, this is a one-sheet-wonder technique. This Handmade Gift Favor Box is very unique because it opens both ways while the box stays in the middle. And did I say that it is super fast and cheap? Who does not love Cheap + Fast projects?..hmm??

My gift boxes are adorned with MayArts Ribbons and some flower beads. These Elegant Favor Boxes are great to use for Weddings, Mis 15 or Quinceañera, Sweet 16, Birthday, Anniversary, Bridal Shower, Baby Shower or for any event. 

If you don't have time to Do-It-Yourself, or you want to cut corners and want to order the Favor Box Kit Supplies or Party Favor Templates , please contact me. 

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. 

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. 

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

Easter Egg Fabric Flower Bouquet

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.

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.