I wanted to do a version of the DIY Art Kit but for a “journal” version so that it could be used for gifts. My artist friend Stephanie Corfee was so helpful in making the free artwork download for it. She made the large labels and small labels for labeling all the contents! [Read more…]
Do you have any of these little silicon molds that you use with resin and clay? The one below is one of my favorites…. [Read more…]
I recently had the chance to try out a new product that Martha Stewart Crafts is introducing…..the Circle Edge Punch!
I knew exactly what I’d do with it the second I got it. I have so many old books, magazines and vintage papers stacking up…..calling my name for a project…..and I used them to make these little themes doily packs for a crafty hostess-type gift:
Each packet is completely different and one of a kind. I think I would snatch them right up if I saw them in a store:
First, I gathered some old art books:
I have so many “bargain” picture art books just ready to be made into something:
Not to mention vintage maps, papers and sheet music:
I think I am officially a hoarder for keeping all these vintage magazine ads:
The Circle Edge Punch is ready to go right out of the box and the best part about it is that there is no pre-cutting of paper necessary. It punches a continuous, die-cut border in 7 different sizes for paper up to 12 inches:
The Circle Edge Punch just trims the paper as you punch:
Here are a few examples of the doily packets I made:
Vintage magazine ads:
Sheet music:
Pages from an old Calder art book….these are definitely my favorite! Lithograph doilies!
Pages from a Michelangelo art book:
Art by the Japanese artist Hokusai:
Pages from children’s books and magazines…..these would be great for a themed party….like punching out an Olivia book!
Vintage map doilies:
Yes I did a TON of punching. Here’s a quick tip….use aluminum foil to sharpen your scrapbook and craft punches!
After all of my doilies were punched, I placed them in plastic sleeves:
I used the same paper as the doilies to make little tent cards to cover the bag opening:
The folded tent cards are just stapled shut over the bag opening:
Love how whimsical the children’s book pages turned out:
Each pack is completely unique:
They can be used for so many projects. Great as a gift:
The vintage ads are great for the nostalgic friend:
The Calder doilies would definitely be appreciated by an art lover:
And who doesn’t love vintage maps?!
Don’t they all look pretty together?
What would you do with them?
What would you make with the Circle Edge Punch?