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Gifts that foster creativity and encourage fun are, in my opinion, the very best gifts to give and to receive. Lisa from Grey Luster Girl created this handmade paper doll kit for her daughters, and it’s sure to bring hours of imaginative play. Customizing my dolls was one of my dearest wishes when I was […]
I’m absolutely fascinated by the paper and fabric folding process, so I was especially drawn to this origami wreath tutorial from Sandy at Sandy’s Space. This project seems like the perfect way to use up the ends of wrapping paper rolls, and, if you have a larger piece of paper or want to make bigger […]
Transform colorful card stock into lovely mod-inspired and flower paper ornaments with Regina on Scoutie Girl. Paper ornaments make a beautiful addition to any DIY tree, and these are both incredibly eye-catching and easy to make!
If you need an inexpensive way to package baked goods or small gifts for the holidays, check out this tutorial from Melissa Esplin. She shows how you can take cardstock and fold and sew it together into a sweet little box. She also shows a few variations and ways to use it for gift wrap […]
Whether handmade or store bought, soap becomes a jolly gift when packaged in this holiday wrap, and on Funkytime, Sibylle offers 4 soap-wrap printables that you can download. She also gives a tutorial on the best way to wrap your fresh bars.
These lovely origami dress ornaments from Erin at My Very Educated Mother look like the perfect project to bring together your favorite ladies before the holidays! I like the the simple ribbon embellishment on Erin’s dresses, but it would be really easy to make your own personalized versions with patterned paper and additional decorations. Ready […]
Ivar Theorin is currently making a series of Chinese zodiac masks from cardboard in the Open Studios at the Museum of Arts and Design. Visitors to the open studios have been able to try on the masks the see Ivar at work. A re-occurring question from visitors has been: “Is this the finished work or […]
