Paper wishes

Papaver Designs

This is a beautiful blog full of beautiful inspiration!

Click on the pic to pop over to see the Wednesday Wonder tutorials.  I am so delighted that I will be receiving a jar of these wee beauties :o)

Refashioning and upcycling clothes

 

I was having a bit of a clear through my wardrobe which is overflowing with clothes that I've "outgrown" :o( or which have never suited me.... I was going to pop them along to the charity shop when I thought I could maybe try refashioning them.  I've never been brave enough to hack up my wardrobe lol but have been searching for tutorials and inspiration and now I'm almost finished my first remake (pics coming soon!)

If you would like to give it a try here are a couple of links for ideas....

1. Embroidered http://www.copycatcrafts.com/sew-a-gorgeous-anthropologie-inspired-embroidered-cardigan/

2. Lace trim  http://trains-and-sewingmachines.blogspot.co.uk/2011/01/restyle-tutorial.html

3. Fabric front http://grosgrainfabulous.blogspot.co.uk/2010/11/embellish-knit-month-day-7.htm

4.Tshirt vest http://wobisobi.blogspot.co.uk/2011/05/no-sew-t-shirt-vest.html

Free Flower Tutorials......

Click on the pics to go straight to the tutorials......

1. Felt flower corsage from http://jonesdesigncompany.com

2.The most stunning paper peonies from http://dearlillieblog.blogspot.co.uk

3. Pleated paper flowers, don't you think that these would fabulous strung together as a garland or bunting? From  http://hell2breakfast.wordpress.com

4.  Loopy felt corsage, you could also try this with paper and a hot glue gun! From http://stamptalkwithtosh.blogspot.co.uk

Spring into Easter projects...

Every season I think "oooh this is my favourite time of year!"

I love the freshness and feeling of new beginnings in spring,  the warmth and intensity of colour in Summer, crispness of Autumn and the beautiful light we have here and then there's Christmas and gorgeous winter decorations!

Anyway, I've been surfing around looking for some quick and easy projects to pretty up the place so here we go....

Click on images to go to tutorials.......

1. Easter Bunting...... free printable Bunny Bunting from http://www.thesweetestoccasion.com

 2. Spring Bunting...... free printable cute mini bunting from http://juriannematter.blogspot.co.uk

3. Butterfly mobile/curtain..... free tutorial from one of my favourite blogs, Laura also sells all the gorgeous felt you could want!  http://bugsandfishes.blogspot.co.uk

4. 3D Easter Eggs .... http://www.cchobby.no

5. Recycled paper flowers (gorgeous use of old magazines!) .... http://thiscraftinglife.blogspot.co.uk
6. Until the gardens are in full bloom why not try the "grown up" version of the crepe paper delights the kids bring home from school! .... http://www.marthastewart.com

Washi Tape?....

I have only just discovered Washi Tape (decorative Japanese masking tape), I know, where have I been?!

People have been creating so many beautiful things with it, so I am trying to compile a wee list of  "I must make that.... as soon as I have a spare minute" and as I like to share..... here it is!

click on the pics to go to the tutorials or follow the links below!

1.White vases decorated with washi tape and vintage papers http://acreativemint.typepad.com

2.Gorgeous giftwrap (I'm thinking of some perfect packaging ideas!)  http://www.thesweetestoccasion.com

3.Washi tape magnetic pegs  http://www.atypicaltypea.com

4.The cutest bunting (would also make a great decoration on handmade cards and pressies)  http://theredthreadblog.blogspot.co.uk

5. Not that you can actually improve on yummy cupcakes but these wee toppers are so cute! http://theardentsparrow.blogspot.co.uk

 

where has spring gone?!

such a glorious day yesterday, the sun was shining and the blossom was starting to peak through on the trees, today you can hardly see the trees for the rain!

Why not make your own gorgeous spring flowers with this tutorial by Laura Howard over at Bugs and Fishes by Lupin.  Would look so cute framed or how about teeny wee versions as gift tags?