One of the first few things I remember learning from my Mom was how to make these adorable roses out of satin ribbon. It’s perfect for gift-wrapping, accessories or decor. It can be used for non-traditional bouquets, too! It’s really easy to make, I promise.
I regularly hold Pressed Flowers workshops, and each participant gets a printed copy of my Pressed Flowers Mini-Zine (available on iBooks, Etsy and the I TRY DIY Shop). I’ve been asked if I have the zine printed somewhere. Of course not, silly. I Try DIY. Here are two ways you can print and bind books or mini-zines yourself!
There’s more to Halloween decorating than spooky sights and sounds. Amp up the fear factor this year with these full sensory spook bowls perfect for your little sweet-toothed trick-or-treaters. Give them something to scream about!
I was recently asked to make some gift tags for a geometric and neon wedding. It was such a fun and colorful craft project, so I wanted to share the how-to with all of you!
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I know standard issue envelopes are easy to find. But what if you have a card or letter that’s not quite a standard? It’s actually pretty easy to make your own custom envelopes, no matter the size or shape of what needs to be contained. There are several tools out there for making envelopes. I won’t deny it. I love my tools. I even sell a few of them here in Manila.
Good things come in tiny packages! I guess one type of candy packaging wasn’t enough for me this year. This year though, there’s an origami theme going on. Here’s a simple triangle origami box or pouch that can hold some loose candy like Skittles or M&Ms.
It’s that time of the year again when I come up with different ways of packing up some halloween candy. I came up with these Milk Cartons last year, and Candy Poppers the year before that. Seems like it’s becoming a tradition on the site. Here’s an origami box and lid tutorial you can use for any occasion!
Do you remember those coloring books where color would magically appear when you brushed water along the lines of the drawing? Those used to be my favorite things in the world! Jem and the Holograms would magically turn pink with just water. I haven’t seen those types of coloring books, so I thought I’d try them myself.
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