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Made! DIY Hashtag Diamond/Star Thank You Card
I have lots of people in my life who are awesome on a day-to-day basis so I thought I’d make a simple DIY, using materials I already have at home, to say thank you! To make a DIY Hashtag Diamond/Star Thank You Card you will need: Washi tape Card stock Scissors Pen (I used a uni-ball signo broad white pen) or stamping kit Plain card to create diamond or star shape. Glue Instructions: Cut out a diamond shape (in two parts) from card. See above photograph for example*…
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Made! DIY Greeting Card Using Cocktail Umbrellas and Washi Tape
I know, I know, more washi tape greeting cards. I just love using things I already own to make simple and fun DIYs, and I have a lot of washi tape my friends! These celebration cards would make a great party invitation, birthday or congratulations card and are really simple to make. To make a DIY Greeting Card you will need: Washi tape Card stock Scissors Cocktail umbrellas Glue Letter stamps and ink (I bought mine from Ebay) Instructions: Cut out 6 strips of…
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Made! Easter Bunny Greeting Card DIY
To make an Easter Bunny Greeting Card you will need: Washi tape Card stock Scissors Marker Pen Letter stamps and ink (I bought mine from Ebay) Instructions: Cut out 5 pieces of washi tape using my template as a rough guide. Place the small triangle (rabbit’s nose) just below centre of your card stock. Draw a little mouth (‘w’ shape, whiskers and eyes with a black marker. Ear time! Place two strips of your pre-cut washi tape (straight edge at a slant just…
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Made! Pretty Pegs and Gif Delights
Who knew making gifs would be so much fun? A tripod might come in handy next time I get my gif-on, but this wonky one works just as well. Indeed it does. I started a few new projects (more on this soon) for Christmas and the blog over the weekend. One of those was a simple DIY, decorating pegs with washi tape whilst watching Parks and Recreation (I like to keep my hands busy!). What’s the point? Well my friends,…
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Made! Washi Tape Christmas Greeting Card
To make a washi tape Christmas greeting card you will need: Washi tape (two rolls). I bought my washi tape from Chamby and Corr on Etsy. Scissors Gold Metallic card stock or any colour will work well. Letter stamps and ink Instructions: 1. Starting from the outside, frame the card in your chosen washi tape design. 2. Create the second frame with the second washi tape design…easy peasy! 3. Stamp your Christmas message inside. See my previous easy papercraft DIY’s here. ♥
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Bookmarked: IKEA Paper Shop
I’ve been feeling the love for IKEA lately. Firstly, when the Parcelforce van delivered my beautiful new black and white polka dot Ullgump rug; a super soft rug, large enough for our lounge, and only £20! Then whilst browsing the site over a cuppa and a slice of Battenburg cake, I spotted two glorious things. First up, they sell sewing machines! I’d love to know whether they are any good, and then perhaps I’ll be able to return my friends machine after…
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Stationery: The Magic Notebook
My favourite pen from Paperchase croaked it a little while ago and by chance, within days, I stumbled across the delightful online stationery shop, The Magic Notebook, based in the UK. Be still my beating heart. From one stationery-fiend to another, I thought best to share as it’s now my favourite shop for all things washi/notebooky/pen and pencily (hurrah for made up words). I bought myself the beautiful pen and pencil pictured (which I subsequently now can’t find after Australia!)…
