Recycled Gift Bows

I was browsing on Pinterest the other day and came across these beautiful bows from Whole Living.

They looked stunning so I thought I would give them a go myself! They were a bit fiddly to start with but I think I am getting the hang of them now! (The trick i have found is to fold the strips in half before curling them then you make sure that every curl is the same size!)

The pink one was my first, hence it's more haphazard appearance but the 2nd and 3rd turned out a bit more uniform!! I only used three layers rather than the four layers in the images above. I used some patterned paper for the first 2 and then wrapping paper for the final one to match the paper I used to wrap up the gift.

Once I get a bit better at these they're going to end up popping up all over the place!!

I also found some similar ones on EcoLizzie which are super cool as well. I especially love the green one at the bottom!!

 

I'll post some more bows once I get a bit better at them!! 

On a slightly different note, I have been researching the Fiskars ShapeCutter. I really want to start making my own aperture cards and this looks like an ideal tool. Does anyone have one or have used one before. Any advice would be great!!

Well have a fantastic evening,

Happy Crafting!

Finished!!

So here it is people! My finished card...

I decided to back it onto lovely pale purple art paper before attaching it to a white textured card.

I fell in love with these cards in Hobby Craft. Usually I go for the regular rectangle ones but I love this slim line look! they also have a lovely texture too.

Here is the final card!! I hope she likes it!

Finally, I used one of my new stickers on the back!! :)

Now I need to decide what to do next. I am thinking maybe a Mother's Day card or something for my OHs birthday?

Well have a lovely evening,

Happy crafting!

Happy Buntday!

Almost finished making my Nan's card. Unfortunately the design ended up too big for the card I bought so need to pop out later to get another one.

This design was taken from an old issue of Cross Stitch Crazy Magazine (and therefore is not for sale).

All it needs now is an iron and a new card....oh and one of my funky new stickers!!

I made a range of small ones and a range of slightly longer ones too.

I'll post later when I've finished the card!!

Enjoy your afternoon,

Happy crafting!

Bunting!

I am currently half way through a birthday card for my Nan which is bunting inspired so I thought it would be nice to make a post with all the different beautiful bunting ideas I have come across. I can't wait to start making these when I get a sewing machine (only 22lbs to go!! see Sewing Myself Thin)!!

This bunting from Bouf looks simple but so cute. I love the mix of chequered material and stripes. This would look super cute in a nursery or in a summer house in the garden.

This is one of my favourite bunting designs from Not On The Highstreet. For those of you who know me you'll know I LOVE nautical designs and beach designs. I love the fact the material itself has bunting on too!! If I ever have a son this will be going in his bedroom!!!

And finally, this beautiful embellished bunting from Folksy is stunning. Each flag just looks gorgeous!

So there are some ideas to keep me going until the sewing machine comes my way....talking of sewing machines...which one should I go for....

 

Mini Yellow   

Or

 

Regular Sized Pink          

Anyways!! Happy crafting, see you all later with a finished card for my Nan xxx