Make your own notebook – tutorial

Love notebook

Make your own notebook using the new Mixed Media Origins papers from Tattered angels. The papers are heavy weight and with their unique designs they offer a lot of possiblities beyond coloring. The Mixed Media Origins paper in the project  I created, is used a book binder and cover decoration. The heart shape provides a […]

Make a key storage box

Key hanger storage box

Make a key storage box by altering a wooden shadow box into a hanger for your keys and sunglasses. Add a wooden peg for a quick message to be placed. Materials used Bare Wood Shadow Box Frame – 25cm House #8056 Cotton Piping Cord – 5.5mm Size 3 Knorr Prandell Large Wooden Spring Peg – […]

DIY necklace with round hangers

DIY necklace with round hangers

DIY necklace with simple scrapbooking materials such as spiral shaped hangers. Turn the mini round hangers of 7gypsies into a modern necklace that can be altered further with beads. The number and the position of the hangers can be changed to match a different dressing look. It is very easy to make and you can […]

DIY recipes book

DIY Recipes book

DIY recipes book to hold your family recipes. Include some recipes and make it a special gift for someone. Materials used Barbara Anne Williams Designables – Suppertime Barbara Anne Williams Designables – Kitchen Garden Add-On 2 Barbara Anne Williams Printsheet – Alonzo’s Kitchen – Recipe Collection 30cm x 30cm Greyboard 2mm – 5pcs #011 Buddly […]

Kids coloring books

Kids coloring books

Create kids coloring books with a pencils/pens holder to take anywhere with. The pencils holder has an elastic ribbon that can fit to any other book or notepad, while it can work as book binder too. Pens are kept in place and always kept with the book. Use digital stamps, acrylic stamps to alter the […]

DIY eyeglasses case

Eyeglasses cases

DIY eyeglasses case made of kraft-tex paper with no sewing. A zipper seals the case, while the internal side is covered with felt. It is decorated with soft paper paints and die cut flower shapes. Materials used Kraft-Tex Kraft Paper Fabric 48cm (19″) wide – 90cm White Leane Creatief Cutting Dies – Multi Flower 8 […]

Shadow box – Free heart

Shadow box - Free heart

  When I first saw the new Mix Media Origins papers from Tattered angels, I knew I had to try them. Starting with one that I thought would be very versatile to me, since it works as an amazing background in layouts as it does on its own, I cut out parts of it.  I could combine […]

Handmade clock

Handmade clock

Handmade clock by altering a round box. Decorate it with gears and wires in black and white colours giving an industrial look. This handmade clock can decorate an office space and given as a male gift too.   Materials used Knorr Prandell Chip Wood Box – Round 120mm #585 DecoArt Americana® Chalkboard Paint – Black […]

Easter eggs – styrofoam eggs

Easter eggs

Easter eggs – Decorated styrofoam eggs that can be altered further with bamboo skewers to be placed on pots, centerpieces and vases. Use the colours of your choice to match your decoration. Materials used Styrofoam Egg – 8cm Viva Decor Inka Gold – Magenta #923 Viva Decor Maya Gold Paint – 903 Bronze Buddly Crafts […]

DIY necklace with optical lens

DIY necklace with optical lens

DIY necklace with optical lens is a mix media jewerly in a vintage and a bit of steampunk styles. It uses a leptical lens as the main charm that is decorated with metallic gears and wires. It’s easy to make, simple materials and steps. Can be altered with more embellishments or other paper than this […]