DIY Paper Crafts

Friday, 27 January 2017

Merry Christmas

I'm dreamin' tonight of a place I love
Even more than I usually do
along with although I know the item's a long road back
I promise you

I'll be home for Christmas
You can count on me
Please have snow along with mistletoe
along with presents under the tree
Christmas Eve will find me
Where the love light beams
I'll be home for Christmas
If only in my dreams

I heard This particular song on the radio shortly after the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings along with the item made me cry. I thought of all the parents who won't have their babies with them This particular Christmas. I can't begin to imagine the pain of losing a child in such a horrific way. My heart goes out to each along with every one of the families suffering through This particular tragedy.

I wish you peace along with comfort during This particular difficult time along with I pray for you every day. Your loved ones are in Heaven however their spirit will live inside you forever.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas

Thursday, 26 January 2017

In Honor of Leslie Hanna

Me, Leslie Hanna, in addition to Lisa (Papergrace Designs)

Some of my best friends are those in which I have met through blogging…in addition to I consider many of you readers dear friends in which have not met in person…yet :) I commenced blogging because my best friend, Tracy, encouraged me to give the item a try. My very first dear bloggie friend (2007) is Lauren, who I finally had the pleasure of meeting in person in 2015. In 2008, Lauren in addition to I "met" Leslie Hanna. I was within the good fortune to live only an hour+ away coming from Leslie. My only LSS was half-way between our homes, so we frequently met there. Leslie did not like to be photographed, yet the picture above was one of those rare photo-ops in which she allowed.

In 2010 Lauren in addition to Stef commenced the Jingle Belles blog, in addition to Leslie in addition to I were very loyal participators.

If you have visited Leslie's blog, she was a delightful read. So witty in addition to kind…in addition to she disliked the coloration pink. Whenever she used any pink, or even just had to type the word, she wrote "gah-pink."

Imagine my delight when I was on the Shopping Our Stash (SOS) DT with both Lauren in addition to Leslie! I stayed only six months because we were within the process of moving in addition to I had to let a few things go at the time. Later Leslie took over running the SOS blog. Leslie suddenly passed away on December 25th. Her children, Max in addition to Alex, have given their blessing to keep the SOS blog up in addition to running. This kind of week's challenge at SOS is coloration Me Monochromatic (or Pink) in honor of Leslie. I think This kind of challenge could make her smile.

I am also entering my card at Jingle Belles Something Old/Something completely new challenge. My MFT Die-namics snow drifts die is completely new, yet the Echo Park pink papers in addition to Stampin' Up scallop punch, SU circle punch, in addition to SU rub-ons have been in my stash for at least a few years.

Leslie was so well-loved by so many crafters. She in addition to I both have a fondness for cats. I recall when she had to put her cat Koshka to sleep in addition to she was there for me when I had to put my furry girl (Skeeziks) to sleep. Then she adopted Bobra ("Bob-ruh") in addition to they made a fabulous pair; he looks amazingly like Barbra Streisand, yet he is a boy, hence "Bobra." Then I adopted two furry boys in which I named Cadfael in addition to Llywelyn, after two of my favorite characters in historical fiction novels. Leslie also enjoyed reading historical fiction, in addition to she was very generous in giving me her books when she finished reading them. I am ever so grateful for Leslie's friendship.

Cheers, Leslie!

In Honor of Leslie Hanna

Wednesday, 25 January 2017

Paper Plate Lion Craft

Paper plate masks: which has a little creativity, paper plates can become animal masks. Here’s how to make a lion mask, according to “Paper Goods Projects: A Super Make-This kind of Book.” Using a craft knife or scissors, poke a starter hole from the center of a in which’s when This kind of opened its mouth along with started out moving which led Robert the cowardly lion to run (swim An extraterrestrial craft, a government experiment, a plate? Your guess is ad good as mine… my guess is Superman… your guess is probably better .

Gallery of paper plate lion craft:

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Paper Plate Lion Preschool Art Project
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Paper Plate Sunflower Craft
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Daniel from the Lions Den Crafts for Kids
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Lion along with Lamb Paper Plate Craft
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Jungle Animal Preschool Art Projects
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Paper Plate Lion Preschool Craft
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Lion along with Lamb Paper Plate Craft
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Preschool Paper Plate Zoo Animals
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Paper Plate Lion Craft

Tuesday, 24 January 2017

Marchin' Around the Christmas Tree

Isn't This specific toy soldier as well as also also Christmas tree die cut beautiful? This specific is through the recent ephemera packet by October Afternoon. A few months ago I sorted half of my 6x6 papers by colour (the less used pads I left together by collection.) The completely new filing system made This specific easy for me to pair papers as well as also also design a card around This specific darling die cut. The die cut is even colored on both sides, in case you wanted to place him facing left. I think that will is design genius as well as also also ideal especially if planning a scrapbook design/mini book. All I needed was a little sentiment, as well as also also This specific SRM sticker fit the bill.

I am entering This specific inside current Jingle Belles challenge: Oh Christmas Tree.

Happy Tuesday! Be sure to stop by tomorrow…I have something special to share.

Marchin' Around the Christmas Tree

After-Christmas Sale

I'm having an After-Christmas / Boxing Day sale in my Etsy shop by now through January 1st. Most of my Christmas items have been marked down by as much as $1-$3 each! The items include full size Christmas card sets, unique gift card holders in addition to paper flowers. This particular post includes a few examples of what's marked down. Stock up for next year!

Click here to check out all the sale items

at Pieces of Me Paper Crafts on Etsy.

Merry Christmas!!

After-Christmas Sale

Monday, 23 January 2017

7 Random Questions

I saw these on another blog as well as since I haven't had time to do much crafty stuff, I thought I'd play too.

Feel free to copy as well as paste to your own blog!

1. Do you wear make-up every day? No, yet I wear This particular to work, on dates as well as special occasions as well as

when I meet up with friends. I wear everything - concealer, foundation, blush, eyeliner, mascara, lipstick.

2. In your opinion, what is the best part of the holidays? I love the glow of lights on a Christmas tree.

I turn the tree on as soon as I get up inside the morning as well as turn This particular off when I go to bed. I also love the food!

3. Which character are you most like via Winnie the Pooh? Piglet.

4. What holiday movie are you excited to see? I couldn't wait to watch National Lampoon's

Christmas Vacation (we rented This particular via Netflix). I finally got to sit down to watch This particular on the 23rd!

I also love The Christmas Story marathon on TBS. I always make my husband watch This particular with me

on Christmas Eve after the kids go to bed. lol

5. How many pairs of jeans do you own? 6 or 7 yet sadly only two pairs sort of fit right now.

I live in yoga pants when I'm not at work. I need to work on in which "clothes not fitting" thing

6. What’s a gross fact about yourself? Weird question. I can't think of anything gross.

7. What would likely you choose to eat as your “last meal”? Olive Garden Fettuccine Alfredo.

I haven't had This particular in years!

7 Random Questions

Sunday, 22 January 2017

Craft Paper Punch

Paper Punch Craft Ideas

Voila! in which’s how to put a vinyl design on a craft project! I used This particular as the center quote. Then I tacked the frame pieces around This particular. Moving on to the punch! YES, you can use a paper punch to cut vinyl! I think This particular’s easiest to use This particular upside-down We used a 1-inch circle punch to make This particular simple Also, glue your blue feather onto the top along with back of your peacock head. 6. Finish your paper plate peacock craft by decorating your green peacock feathers with your gold circles along with blue stickers. I'm thinking I can make the garland, then use a paper punch to put the lights through when This particular's finished. Maybe? Anna, wanna make one with me??? If I can pull one off for Halloween, I want to make another one for Christmas along with attach This particular to the mantle. nevertheless This particular is a great craft for little ones to practice their scissors skills. Because This particular is covered in contact paper, This particular is also durable Hang in a window with clear tape or punch a hole inside the top along with hang using a string. Use the 5/8” hole punch to cut three tiny circles coming from the dark brown paper for Rey’s buns Use two black enamel dot stickers (found inside the scrapbooking aisle at craft stores) for Rey’s eyes, or draw them using a black marker. Materials: elastic band in shade of your choice, solid colored card stock, double-sided adhesive along with/or craft blue, foam brush, tiny mailing tube, patterned paper, a hole punch. 1.Using a saw or serrated knife cut the mailing tube into two pieces along with .

paper craft tutorials, punch craft tutorials, parchment craft tutorials, lamasa craft tutorials, along with more. You'll find arts along with crafts projects using paint, paper, clay, natural objects, along with various other materials. All the kids' crafts tutorials are quick along with The best part about This particular craft is in which you can use whatever photo, product packaging, wrapping paper or whatever you can print out a party or to make a bunch to give to friends at school. Punch out the pictures (or trace a 1″ circle along with cut out This particular tool is one of my favorite high end craft tools along with This particular Using the paper timmer, trim the 6x6 papers down to 4x6 size. Round the corners with the corner rounder. This particular is one of my favorite punches because This particular has multiple options depending on the Make sure you print them out on cardstock or various other heavy weight paper so they won’t tear. Once you have them printed, the rest is easy: let kids shade them in however they’d like along with cut them out. Then use a 1-inch punch to punch out the eyes (if you .