Month: July 2011

Paper Flower Gift Topper

Want to make someone special feel like a million bucks? These lovely paper flower gift toppers by Evie S. are the perfect way. A little extra time will bring your gift to the next level, and will really make a statement that says “Thank you for being a friend.” Rose, Dorothy and Blanche would approve.

Harry Potter Craft Tutorials

If you’re looking for some Harry Potter-themed crafts to comfort yourself now that the last movie is out, look no further! Lion Brand has some fun, super-easy tutorials: a knit Capelet of Invisibility, a crocheted Resurrection Stone ring, and a yarn Elder Wand. They recommend using their shimmery Vanna’s Glamour yarn, which will give everything […]

Turning Phone Books Into Sculptural Gift Toppers

Michele Pacey occasionally embarks on crafting series on her blog, Michele Made Me. She takes one creative technique and makes a string of projects that explore its possibilities. In her gum wrapper chain series, she adapted this time-honored technique into a beautiful gift topper (pictured above), a lampshade, a picture frame and wreath, and a […]