Origami Christmas Stocking
For this Christmas, get ready to make Christmas stockings using paper in a few quick steps.
Archive for October, 2011
How to fold a paper Sunflower
Here are the steps are to fold a paper sunflower using the technique of origami.
Clay Mural Work on Pot
Here is a simple mural work made on a mud pot, a little enhanced version of a pot painting.
Fold an Origami Skirt
Various origami clothes can be made from paper. These paper models are easy and is suitable for kids and beginners of origami. Here are the steps to fold a paper skirt.
Embroidered Paper Earrings
We made earrings with crepe paper and rhinestones before. Now, the next variant – crepe paper embroidered earrings.
How to Make Paper Wishing Stars
These origami wishing stars are perfect for adding color to the festive season and especially around Christmas time.
How to make a Paper Ball
Origami Ball used to be my favorite paper model as a kid. It is so much fun to blow in your model ad you’ve got a ball! Just felt like posting this tutorial.
Jizo Sculpture using Polymer Clay
Jizo Botatsu or ‘Jizo’ as affectionately called is one of the most favorite deities of Japan. This deity is actually a monk who is believed to alleviate one’s suffering and bring peace.
Easy Shell Earrings
Shells are great bases for making jewelry and this method of making shell jewelry could be a starting point. These earrings are made by using just shells and glitter glue.
Crepe (or Duplex) Plumeria Flowers
These Plumeria flowers can be made using crepe or duplex paper. The method of making the flowers is similar to the hibiscus DIY tutorial using the single petal method.
Native American Headband
These headbands are easy to make and kids can make these using just construction paper and poster or water colors.
Fall Vintage Rosettes
Rosettes are one of the simplest to make decorations. Here are a few vintage style rosettes made using tissue paper for the Fall and Thanksgiving season.
Making a simple Stenciled Bookmark
This stenciled bookmark is made in two colors using a piece of card stock and white paper.
Making Felt Party Favors
These felt rosettes are suited as decoration for any occasion and as cute party favors. These can also be used as embellishments on greeting cards.
Crepe Hibiscus Flowers – DIY
Hibiscus or shoe flowers can be made using crepe or duplex paper. Here is the DIY Tutorial for these natural looking crepe hibiscus flowers.
Origami Christmas Tree Ornament
One of the simplest yet cute origami ornament you can make is a Christmas tree. For those of you who’ve done complex 3D origami structures, this would be a child’s play. Let’s get started with the Christmas tree ornament…
Annaparavai (Bird) Kolams
Annaparavai designs are considered special and these bird kolams are drawn for special occasions and during the season of Margazhi.
Making a Paper Pinwheel
Making a pinwheel is one of the easiest crafts kids can do. All you need is a square piece of paper, a straw or pipe cleaner and a bell pin.
Crepe Paper and Rhinestone Earrings
Crepe paper and rhinestones can be used to make charming earrings quickly to match different outfits.
Making a Yarn Doll
Doll making is a fun activity for kids and this is one of the easiest methods to make a doll.
Making a Bridal Rose Bouquet using Crepe Paper
Crepe or Duplex paper is so flexible that you can make any realistic looking flower quite easily. Rose flowers for a bridal bouquet can be made using the steps outlined here.
Wood Jewelry – A spotlight
Wood jewelry is made using different types of wood carved in intricate patterns and designs. Wooden beads are used to make various types of jewelry and the most common of them being painted wooden jewelry.
Making Felt Roses
This tutorial will show you how to make felt roses in a few quick steps. These roses can be used as embellishments in clothing, for decorating pillows, for making a bridal bouquet and so on.
Making Felt Book Cover
Felt is a great material for making different craft experiments starting from the simplest pattern to moderately difficult projects. A felt book cover is definitely a suitable project for beginners.
Making an Ethnic Brooch – Tutorial
We will be making a vintage style ethnic brooch using M Seal or polymer clay.
Making Refrigerator Magnets using Clay
Polymer clay can be used to make colorful refrigerator magnets in a few simple steps.
Polymer Clay Stone Studded Earrings
Making earrings is interesting and more so when using polymer clay to make these earrings due to the flexibility that it provides. We shall make a few earrings in different designs with a single rhinestone studded in each one of them.
Making Felt Bird Ornaments
Ornaments can be made using felt or velvet cloth to decorate your festive season. These ornaments can be made in different shapes and designs. This tutorial is to make bird ornament using the stitch and stuff technique.
