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This Easter Bunny Decor is a Dollar Tree craft project.
This project turned out better than I envisioned. The Easter Bunny Decor is made from a foam shape, napkins, and ribbons that I purchased at the Dollar Tree. It was a fun decoupage process. My youngest daughter loves bunnies and claimed this as her own.
All these materials can be found at the Dollar Tree except for the Fabri-tac glue.
Above is the back view of the bunny. Pink flowers on the napkin are so bright and perfect for spring. The green leaves were added over the first layer of napkins. This added activity and visual direction to the final piece. In total, it took two napkins to cover the bunny because I needed to grab a few more green leaves.
Learn how to make a DIY version of Cricut’s Cutaway Cards.
I was excited to see the Cutaway Card materials from Cricut. But, I have a few packs of insert cards. So I decided to do a DIY version of the cutaway card using the materials I had on hand. I actually used materials from two different card packs.
This is the insert card pack I started with and used a pink insert from a different pack. Recently I found the insert card pack at Hobby Lobby on clearance but you could use any cardstock materials.
I’ve missed using my Cricut Joy. It’s been a while. I used the Cricut Joy and its card mat to cut out the design. Using one of the new phrase designs from Cricut Design Space, I edited the image to change the words. See the video below to see how I edited the free file.
To make this work, I used transfer tape to hold the pieces in place. Originally I tried to transfer everything directly from the mat but that didn’t work. So, I removed the card with the transfer tape in place and then moved the pieces I wanted to keep with the card over. You can see the entire process in the video below.
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Make a modern geometric vase with this free SVG file.
This is a really nice decor piece, and so versatile. I saw something similar online and was inspired to create my own SVG version of it. It is very modern in design. Consider making a few to group together. The possibilities are endless. What a great way to liven up your decor with a bit of color or glimmer.
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I used Stardream Metallic Card Stock in Gold. CutCardStock’s Stardream line is one of my favorite card stocks with a bit of metallic, it has a great look. And just perfect to show off the angles of the vase.
I cut the file on a Cricut Maker. As a reminder, set the red lines to score and load your scoring tool before setting the file to cut. The materials are minimal for this project making it so easy to make. One sheet of Stardream cardstock and some adhesive, that’s all that is needed.
Please visit the store to download the free SVG file: [Paper Vase SVG]
The video tutorial below shows how to easily put it together.
This view shows the vase alone, look at the gleaming gold! It really isn’t a vase perse but a wrap. Consider placing a jar, candlestick, or cup inside to hold your arrangement. This way you can add live flowers or plants. Even for branches or artificial flowers, a container placed inside the paper vase can add a bit of weight to steady the piece.
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Learn how to fold an origami paper ball.
Learn how to fold origami paper balls. Not only is it satisfying, but they also make great decor pieces. These are made from two different colors of paper. Try using all one color or four different colors. Origami balls can also be made from ribbon, but I recommend learning how with paper first.
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Materials:
The paper I used was purchased at Ikea. You want colored paper that is solid and not as heavy as card stock but a bit more than copy paper.
True origami doesn’t use tape or scissors. For this project, the tape makes it easier to fold and isn’t used to hold the final piece together.
Origami is usually credited to the Japanese originating about a thousand years ago. The art of recreational folding was probably begun with other materials like fabric or leather. The history could also be credited to the Chinese. There are no definite historical facts to be sure of either origination.
A ton of free SVG files with door mat quotes.
This month I am participating in an SVG hop with the theme of Door Mat Quotes. So I created this home SVG for you to make.
This design is modern in design but also expresses a message of warmth and comfort. What a nice way to welcome someone to your home.
Grab the free SVG file from the store here: [home SVG]
Not sure what Cricut tools you need or should use? Check out this post – What tools to Buy.
Need to know about the different vinyl products available? You can learn all about it at About Cricut Vinyl.
Are you confused about the different colors of mats? This article will clear it all up for you. Which Mat Do I Use?
Here are all the different free SVG files to choose from.
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Learn to embroider with ribbon from Gwen Studios.
Ribbon Embroidery is a beautiful craft, but using silk ribbons is expensive. If you are starting out or practicing, sheer ribbon can be a great alternative. I used sheer ribbon from Gwen Studio for this floral piece. I even colored white ribbon green which allowed me to make ribbon whatever color I needed. That in itself is a great cost-saving.
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Your local Walmart stores carry Gwen Studios products. I am on the Gwen Studios design team where I am provided ribbon to work with each month.
I first embroidered the roses with the red ribbon. My original plan was to use green satin ribbon for the greenery but it presented too thick for my fabric.
The white sheer ribbon is made green by applying Marabu Fashion Spray (see how it was done in the video tutorial below). This worked really well. Now I have a way to create a variety of different colored ribbons as needed. I can buy a white ribbon and make it any color with paint or dye. And it was fun to be a little messy!
After making the ribbon green, I embroidered the leaves and stems. I just need to add pink buds to the stems on either side of the arrangement.
There are a few different ways to finish off embroidery work. I chose to do a running stitch around the embroidery hoop to gather the excess fabric on the back of the hoop.
To hide everything, I cover the back with felt. Adhesive-backed felt made it easy to draw around the embroidery hoop onto the paper backing. Then I cut inside my pencil line, peel away the paper, and stick the felt in place. As a final step, I chose to secure the tightening mechanism at the top of the hoop with a bit of super glue so it will not come undone.
Watch the video below to learn how to sew each stitch used for this piece.
The close-up above shows the depth of the different stitches. Which stitch is your favorite?
