What I like about the tsumami kanzashi technique, is that you can make different types of flowers using the basic technique. For this DIY, I decided to showcase sunflowers. Beyond the classic yellow color, I decided to experiment with a few other colors: white and pink. I also used pearls instead of Swarovski crystals for…
I first learned about tsunami kanzashi in 2011. I believe I was on Etsy the first time I saw the flowers and fell in love with the idea of them. So what is tsumami kanzashi? Tsumami kanzashi is a centuries old technique from Japan. It is said they were first used during the Jomon Period.…
Cleopatra’s Secret is one of my favorites gifts for Mother Day. In fact I truly believe that it is a great gift for almost any occasion. Give it as a birthday gift or use it to invite family and loved ones to a bridal shower. I usually adhere a flocked paper to the outside of…
S clasps are a perfect way to finishing a beautifully handmade jewelry gift. They are also fairly simple to make. Wanna give your handmade jewelry that beautiful handmade finish? An S Hook Clasp is the perfect closure: simple but elegant and perfect for necklaces and bracelets. All you need a re just a few simple…
Unicorn Headbands are da bomb. In fact I feel the same way about unicorn anything. It’s something about the simplicity of unicorns: the purity of the white body, with just a hint of color, a rainbow hint of color, they are magical creatures and make you wish that fairytales and magic were real. These headbands…
This has been my favorite Valentines Day card DIY for a few years now. I love the fact that it is 3D. It also looks fabulous sitting on the desk. Plus it is very easy to make and can be made with very simple materials, most of which are everyday items. Supplies: 3 strips…
Our Paper Lantern Creature DIY Kits come with all the pieces you need to make your own whimsical bird, except glue and a brush. This kit is for the ombre-esque bird . Check out the tutorial below. Kit Supplies: 4″ paper lantern, 2 pieces of eyebrows, 2 pieces of beak, 2 small wings, 2 medium…
So for our 12 day for The 12 Days of Christmas, we present Macrame Bracelets. When I was a kiddo, I learned how to do macrame but as with all skills one does not keep up on, I lost the ability to do it. Thank gosh for the Internet. As I was looking for an…
Along with this being our DIY for the 10th day of our The 12 Days of Christmas, we will also be using this in our Craft Market class this winter term: Simple Braided Suede Bracelet. Since this is our second youngest group: pre-k and 1st grade, the braiding had to be something fairly simple but…
So for one of my gift wrap ideas this year, I thought I would use pom noms. After all, we had spent two classes last fall making pom noms with our Craft Market class and I felt that it would be fun to visit this technique again. This is a very easy DIY. I first…
