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Category Archives: tutorials

How to make an origami star
22 Nov
Christmas, origami, tutorials

How to make an origami star for Christmas

A modular 5 point origami star tutorial Yesterday I was at the Ideal Home Show Christmas show at Olympia, running workshops and giving...

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Valentine origami cupids arrows
27 Jan
origami, tutorials, valentines

Valentine Origami Cupid’s Arrow Tutorial

Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s day or Galentine’s day, these cute DIY Valentine origami cupid’s arrows are perfect to send to your friends or...

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How to write a thank you note like a boss PIN
10 Jan
letter writing, messages & quotes, thank yous, tutorials

How to write a thank you note like a boss

I was brought up to always send thanks for gifts and kindnesses.  I know it makes my day when I receive a proper...

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paper-plate-wrapping-method
07 Dec
Christmas, gift wrapping, gifts, special days, tutorials

How to wrap an odd shaped gift: 4 easy solutions

One thing we’re often asked (especially at this time of year) is how to wrap an odd shaped gift.  Well, the easy answer...

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diy-washi-tape-christmas-card
10 Nov
Christmas, printables, tutorials, washi tape

Super simple washi tape DIY Christmas card

Do your kids love to make a different kind of DIY Christmas card each year?  Do you struggle to come up with new...

2 Comments | Tagged Christmas tree, DIY, kids craft
DIY mini pick up sticks game
01 Nov
Christmas, gifts, inspiration, tutorials, washi tape

Mini DIY pick up sticks game

This mini DIY pick up sticks game is so easy and quick to make using just toothpicks and washi tape. It’s great to...

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Cute washi tape confetti no carve pumpkin
27 Oct
Halloween, inspiration, tutorials, washi tape

The cutest mini washi tape pumpkins

This week has been super busy, but we’ve still found time to make these easy peasy pretty washi tape pumpkins. What you need...

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washi-spider-web-header
03 Oct
Halloween, tutorials, washi tape

Washi tape spider web easy Halloween craft

Washi tape spider web Today we have an incredibly simple Halloween craft idea for you. The great thing about using washi tape for...

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kubo_birds_laika_focus-0
21 Sep
origami, tutorials

Origami samurai helmet tutorial

Origami samurai helmet tutorial Today’s origami samurai helmet tutorial was inspired by a film.  Last week we saw Kubo and the Two Strings...

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19 Jul
inspiration, tutorials

Paper cutting for absolute beginners

Paper cutting for absolute beginners by Paper Scissors Rock I’m delighted to have super-talented paper cutter, Sam from Paper Scissors Rock guest-posting at...

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Washi tape envelope art 1
05 Jul
inspiration, scrapbooking, tutorials, washi tape

Washi tape envelope art

One of my wonderful postcard penpals, Helga (@loveualatte on Instagram) totally inspired me with her easy washi tape envelope art.  She very kindly...

Leave a comment | Tagged ideas, triangles, washi
origami hummingbird faint WW
06 May
inspiration, origami, tutorials

How to make an origami hummingbird

Origami Hummingbird Tutorial Earlier this week I learnt how to make this gorgeous paper origami hummingbird by following a video tutorial by Trahu...

2 Comments | Tagged bird, hummingbird, papercraft, paperfolding
Easter origami egg cups FB
21 Mar
Easter, tutorials

How to make Easter origami egg cups

These Easter origami egg cups are super simple and quick to make! To make Easter origami egg cups, you will need: A square...

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22 Feb
scrapbooking, tutorials

Pop up scrapbook waterfall tutorial

Today I’m delighted to welcome guest-poster Jenny Koovakada to show us how to make a paper scrapbook waterfall.  This gives a fantastic pop...

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06 Jul
tutorials

DIY Washi Tape Aperture Greeting Card

We just adore these mini aperture cards which can be personalised with washi tape – each pack contains three cards – choose from...

5 Comments
washi tape bunting
20 Jun
tutorials

Mini Washi Tape Bunting

One of our favourite ideas is mini washi tape bunting (and it’s super easy to make)…

3 Comments | Tagged washi
18 Jun
tutorials

Washi Tape Jam Jar Vases

Q: What the heck do I do with washi tape anyway?! A: Well, the possibilities are endless (truly!), but over the next few...

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