Loteria Box
CRAFT and MAKE Managing Editor Shawn Connally received this handmade Loteria Box from her mom on Christmas. Shawn’s mom was inspired by Kathy Cano Murillo’s article on making Crafty Chica earrings. Link.
Paper Crafts
Origami, letterpress, linocuts, laser-cuts, pepakura, pop-ups, flip-books, silhouettes, maché, and more.
HOW TO – Make Your Own Envelopes
Miss Amy at Kitschy-Koo has a tutorial and recycle project on how to make your own envelopes from just about anything — pages from old magazines, old cards, photos, and more. Link.
HOW TO – Make Your Own Journal
Kath at Whip Up has linked to a great tutorial at daydreamingonpaper.com on how to make your own journals. The close up photos are great, especially for the techniques on sewing up the binding. [ via ] Link.
Origami Diagrams
I love this site Origami Diagrams that shows you how to fold cool things like this C3PO and frog on a lillypad. Link.
Holiday Card Gift Tags
Candace of Craft Daisies says to save your holiiday cards from this year to make cool gift tags for the holidays next year! Link.
HOW TO – Make Memory Coasters
Judi Wellnitz of Art Dolls shows you how to turn cheap cork coasters into memory coasters – mini scrapbooks for your table. Link.
Holiday Project: Collage Wrapping Paper
Kathy of Crafty Chica has a tutorial on how to do something different this year and do collage style wrapping paper for all your gifts. Link.
