Corinne Bradd demonstrates the ancient Japanese art of kumihimo braiding, brought up to date with the mobidai braiding wheel. This technique is taken from Janet Wilson’s Craft Academy feature, in the latest issue of Crafts Beautiful, and demonstrates how to weave coloured cords into intricate bracelets, necklaces and much more. You can find the full instructions for this fun and satisfying craft on p88 of Crafts Beautiful, May ’07, available now from all good newsagents, priced £3.50….
Stampin’ Up! demonstrators, Julie Piesciuk and Laura Barto inspire you to create as they share paper crafting tips featuring the latest trends. Today we are planning a birthday party and will give you ideas for everything from invitations to scrapbook page layouts. This is the first in a three part series. Visit www.papercraftingtrends.com for complete project instructions.
Guest designer Jasmine Burgess shows Kristy Clark how to make gorgeously vibrant butterflies, ideal for use as table decorations, novelty gift tags or embellishments on a whole range of different projects. With clever hints and handy tips, you’ll see how to create a professional finish.
Felting (Felt) Project: Corinne Bradd shows Kristy Clark the technique of felting, by matting together the fibres of unspun of wool with a barbed needle to create a dense form that can be shaped. Corinne uses this craft, both in this video demonstration, and in the pages of the latest issue of Crafts Beautiful, to create tiny, cute dogs of various breeds. You’ll find the full instructions for this fun and satisfying craft on p94 of Crafts Beautiful, July ’07, available now from all good …
Learn how to create stunning pieces for home decoration with the clever technique of napkin decoupage. With wonderfully professional results, Corinne Bradd shows Kristy Clark the best way to recreate the gorgeous project by Jill Alblas. For full instructions see p34 of the October issue.
Create a gorgeous selection of sparkly accessories with buttons, beads and jewellery wire. The simple technique gives stunning results, you’ll be able to make a funky ring to match every outfit.
Corinne Bradd helps Kristy Clarke get to grips with the tricky art of quilling. Using thin strips of brightly coloured paper and a quilling tool, she shows how simple it is to coil gorgeous, dimensional floral motifs. On top of this, she’ll be using a glass frosting spray and handmade, sticky-backed paper stencils to jazz up plain tumblers by creating a stylish misty effect, in a second demonstration which will be online from 11th July. You’ll find the full instructions for these exciting …
Here’s a quick paper craft project that will allow you to use up those ribbon remnants! This project took about an hour to make. A great starter if you are interested in ribbon embroidery. You view the full instructions and download a free background pattern at the web site here: cyberseams.com To learn more about sewing, crafting, knitting, and to get project ideas and patterns, visit us at Cyberseams.com! … arts crafts 3D greeting mothers day wedding birthday gift free pattern quick idea …
