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Thursday, 3 December 2009
Tree Made From A Square Scallop Punch
Here's a simple tree made from a square scallop punch. So easy for Christmas cards or scrap books.
Scroll down for the video.
Scroll down for the video.
Don't forget to visit my blog for more fun too!
Tuesday, 24 November 2009
Easy advent calendar & a little freebie
It's still much too warm in Germany, but Christmas time is approaching quickly. This year, I want to give selfmade advent calendars filled with stories, recipes, and poems to some very special people. The basis for each calendar is a simple 12x12 sheet of scrapbooking paper glued to a 12x12 piece of sturdy cardboard.
Step 1: The numbers
You can either stamp the numbers like I did into the circles of this beautiful paper...
...or you can glue them on. I used a 3/4 inch circle punch to create numbers in matching colors. If you like, you can download my numbers-in-circles design, just print and punch (3 color schemes on one sheet). Click here to download
Step 2: The holes
Beneath the numbers, I used my crop-a-dile to punch small holes through the calendar. If you don't have a crop-a-dile, you can use an eyelet tool or a hole punch out of daddy's toolbox. Punch two extra holes in the upper left and right corner, so the calendar can be hung to the wall.
Step 3: The gifts
That was a load of work... I chose 24 short stories, poems, recipes etc. and printed them on high quality paper. I folded and/or rolled the sheets, tied them to a pretty ribbon and threaded the ribbons through the calendars' holes. A square knot on the back - that's it. I used a small IKEA Allen wrench to push the ribbons through the holes. If you give the calendar to a couple, you can use two different ribbon colors for them to take turns in opening the gifts.
Step 4: Embellishments
You can embellish your calendar(s) as you wish. The only embellishments I used was a little snowflake mirror which I tinted with Adirondack inks to match the paper's colors:
Step: Be happy and present someone with your beautiful creation!
I hope you like this tutorial. If you do, please stop by at www.anke-art.de and leave a comment. Thanks!
Step 1: The numbers
You can either stamp the numbers like I did into the circles of this beautiful paper...
...or you can glue them on. I used a 3/4 inch circle punch to create numbers in matching colors. If you like, you can download my numbers-in-circles design, just print and punch (3 color schemes on one sheet). Click here to download
Step 2: The holes
Beneath the numbers, I used my crop-a-dile to punch small holes through the calendar. If you don't have a crop-a-dile, you can use an eyelet tool or a hole punch out of daddy's toolbox. Punch two extra holes in the upper left and right corner, so the calendar can be hung to the wall.
Step 3: The gifts
That was a load of work... I chose 24 short stories, poems, recipes etc. and printed them on high quality paper. I folded and/or rolled the sheets, tied them to a pretty ribbon and threaded the ribbons through the calendars' holes. A square knot on the back - that's it. I used a small IKEA Allen wrench to push the ribbons through the holes. If you give the calendar to a couple, you can use two different ribbon colors for them to take turns in opening the gifts.
Step 4: Embellishments
You can embellish your calendar(s) as you wish. The only embellishments I used was a little snowflake mirror which I tinted with Adirondack inks to match the paper's colors:
Step: Be happy and present someone with your beautiful creation!
I hope you like this tutorial. If you do, please stop by at www.anke-art.de and leave a comment. Thanks!
Tuesday, 17 November 2009
Christmas Tree Made Out Of Circles
A supposed to be easy tree made out of circle punches. You know when you just have one of those really bad video days? This was mine! I hope you enjoy it. There's another video tutorial below this one that is a wreath made out of die cuts and punches too.
Visit my blog for more fun too!
Monday, 16 November 2009
Simple Christmas Wreath
It's that time of year! Christmas is almost here.
Here's a simple wreath to use on cards or scrapbooks. Enjoy!
Here's a simple wreath to use on cards or scrapbooks. Enjoy!
And don't forget to visit my blog for more fun!
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