Rolled roses

This tutorial for making faux ceramic roses from paper has been my #1 blog post for the longest time. It was only recently usurped by my picture frame hanging tip (which if you haven’t checked out, you really should!). Originally posted 5/30/2010 ~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~ These rolled roses originally started out as plain red cardstock. Now they …

Originally posted January 10, 2010 ~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~ Like it? I made it for one of my aunts for Christmas this year. I’ve seen them all over Etsy and thought they were really cute. And, knowing me, my first thought was “I could make that!” Its not quite a bib necklace (which are all the rage right …

I was able to go to a baby shower for an old friend this weekend. She and I go all the way back to Driver’s Ed in high school! And, funnily enough, our due dates are only a week apart! I was asked to make the new mommy-to-be a corsage to wear during her shower. …

If you missed my guest post during Flower Week at Singing Three Little Birds, here’s the lowdown!     These rolled roses originally started out as plain red cardstock. Now they have an almost ceramic look to them. Let me show you how I made them!   1. Start with a couple of pieces of …

Surprise mom with a sweet DIY Mother’s Day brooch with a photo of her sweet grandchild(ren). I managed to eek out my mom’s Mother’s Day present over the last couple of days. I knew that a picture of her favorite (okay, only) grandson was a must, and I know she loves the fabric flowers that are …

As promised! A felt flower tutorial based on the flowers from my yarn wreath that I shared last week. The wreath: The flowers: You can also make the rolled and layered flowers out of fabric. And try making the layered and wrapped flowers with paper to embellish your scrapbook projects! Thank you so much for …

Like it? I made it for one of my aunts for Christmas this year. I’ve seen them all over Etsy and thought they were really cute. And, knowing me, my first thought was “I could make that!” Its not quite a bib necklace (which are all the rage right now), but its close and a …