I guess I should just call this “Make it Tuesday” because here’s another unfinished project. I started these houses weeks ago.
First cardboard, where they were used in the kids’ “Recycled City”.
Then covered in junk mail…
…then notebook paper…
…and finally tissue paper.
All with a glue and water mixture. The next steps will be paint and glitter. So more photos and instructions tomorrow!
Here are a few paper projects:
German Star, made by Fryd + Design, tutorial at Craftideas.info.
Snowman Garland and more paper crafts can be found at d. sharp.
Paper Trees from Martha Stewart.
Potato-printed gift paper from Craft Stylish.
Paper Snowflake on Wiki-How.
Origami Stars by Zen Crafting.
Flower Garland from Zakka Life.
Oh, the joy! Let’s do try to focus on that this year. I know today is not Monday, but my idea for yesterday needs some more work, so here are some quick and simple snowflake trees. Really, no need to spend money on decorations this year.
Just print on white card stock, cut, shape into a cone (overlapping a few inches) and staple. Here are the templates:
Just a quick Halloween decoration. Since the world seems to be falling apart, we’re trying to save money around here (and gas and water since we live in Atlanta), so here’s an easy and free ghost garland. This is a craft blog, after all.
Just print out the files below on white card stock, cut with an x-acto knife and hang with monofilament. I’ve changed the eyes around on these files so that they won’t all three be the same. Try hanging this from a doorway or fireplace mantel.
Here are some fun downloadable crafts to do with kids. Great for a rainy day.
Pictured above: Mom and Baby Ladybug downloadable paper toy, available for $1 from Leafty.
Fantastic Toys has an adorable doll house and mushroom cottage.
The Toymaker has free, downloadable paper toys.
Pop-up book artist Robert Sabuda’s website has some free pop-up designs that would make beautiful cards.
Wee Wonderfuls free paper dolls.
Paper dolls from Kiddley.
The V & A Museum of Childhood has a Victorian village and more paper dolls.
If you want to get more complicated, try this UK site, the Flying Pig. Or you can order kits for architectural models from Paper Landmarks.
