Have you ever looked at the patterns inside security envelopes you get in the mail? They come in such a gorgeous variety of colors and patterns. I know, weird to find something good about junk mail. I thought I’d make a little art project out of all the junk mail I finally dug through.
It’s a little imperfect, but so be it.
Any paper hoarders out there have ideas for security envelope creations? I’d love to hear them.
Looking for something to do or make? Does your creativity need a jump start? Here’s a list of fun tutorials (all free) to inspire you.
1. Adorable pop-bottle cap pin cushions from Craft Stylish.
2. Easy way to transform your photographs into miniature look-alikes with Tilt Shift Maker.
3. Learn how to papercut (scherenschnitte – try saying that 5 times fast) here.
4. Screenprint your own fabric for multiple uses with Kelly + Olive.
5. How cute are these resin gummy bear pendants? Too easy!
6. This is a great transformation from a doily into a bowl.
7. For anyone who has ever attempted the impossible and tried to recover a piece of furniture, this chair will give you hope.
Happy crafting!
This shop is filled with gorgeous European crafty finds. Dresden trim, German glass glitter, imported handmade papers, bullion, and more. This is the place to go to take your creative life to the next level.
How fabulous are these felt flower bouquets? The bride made them herself. I’m seriously impressed. I love the colors and the textures and all of the vintage elements that went into it. Looks like it would have been a lot of work, but how original! And those will definitely keep forever. I might make some just for fun!
Found via S.HOPtalk.
I always envy those creative types to seem to have turned their work areas into an expression of their artwork. It’s funny, there’s a group of artists out there that seem to be really organized or OCD but I sure haven’t met any of them personally.
This space is so inspiring to me. Lots of space and storage, and it’s so organized! I think I would like a studio that looked like this, but I also think that I’d like everything in it. You can see more pictures here. The blog is in French, but the pictures speak a universal language!
I always love seeing pictures of studios. Do you have a great space you’d like to share? I’d love to see pictures (and maybe show them off here!). Email me at thecraftbegins[at]gmail.com if you’d like to participate.
I wish I could take credit for this idea too, but no such luck!
I think it’s a great way to use bits of scrap paper you have lying around, as well as finding a way to recycle all of that bubble wrap. Plus, who doesn’t love anything that is a tiny bit interesting? No more plain jane manilla mailers for you! And they’re super easy, so that’s also a bonus.
Find the tutorial here.
