That was a hint about red Christmas decorations. Why else would she say, “Things have gotten whiter through the years”? After her keen observation, she went on to ask for some conventional decorations. I aimed to satisfy that request. Red Christmas decorations capture the spirit of the season in a well-known tradition. Yet, somehow through… Continue reading Red Christmas Decorations Because My Daughter Asked
Author: Andrea Martin
Two Beautiful Flowers From One Ruffled Paper Strip
The Same Paper, Two Very Different & Beautiful Blooms Two flowers, one identical strip of paper, and one small shift in technique that changes everything. This tutorial walks through how the same ruffled paper strip transforms into two distinctly different blooms. One becomes a dense, layered garden rosette, the other a soft, open wildflower. Hand… Continue reading Two Beautiful Flowers From One Ruffled Paper Strip
Make Ruffles with Paper and Create Pretty Projects
Knowing how to make ruffles with paper will change your creative perspective. A sewing machine delivers the quickest and most consistent results, and all the featured paper frills in this post came straight off one. Paper selection matters, and the right choice depends on two things: the weight of the material and how your sewing… Continue reading Make Ruffles with Paper and Create Pretty Projects
When Ordinary Paper Turns into Flowers Never Meant to Grow
When ordinary paper turns into flowers; that was me in February 2019, and I wanted flowers – lots of them. Fresh-cut blooms felt like an indulgence I wanted to skip that particular week, so I sat down at my crafting table, pulled out tissue paper, and decided to make something beautiful anyway. Several hours and… Continue reading When Ordinary Paper Turns into Flowers Never Meant to Grow
Bridal Shower | Say Yes to Beautiful Paper Flowers
The bridal shower and the maid of honour are like peas in a pod. The party is yours to plan and host – and what a gift that is. Paper flowers give you one of the most versatile, budget-friendly tools in the DIY decorator’s kit. From delicate coffee filter blooms to bold tissue paper arrangements,… Continue reading Bridal Shower | Say Yes to Beautiful Paper Flowers
She Almost Hired a Decorator – Then Decided On a Glue Gun
She almost hired a decorator, but then she realized that easy-to-make wedding decorations work beautifully when you lead with your personal style, taste, and dreams. Decide early on the decor that truly reflects who you are – ceiling to floor, table to doorway – and let that vision guide every choice. Pleasing results come from… Continue reading She Almost Hired a Decorator – Then Decided On a Glue Gun