Kirigami Story/Poem Mobile
Jul 30
Kirigami is a great way to create fun and inventive works of art. It’s the kind of craft that can recycle different materials like paper from many of the common items that are found around the home. Here’s a great project for a kirigami mobile where you can hang special messages, poetry or even a child’s favorite story. You will need:First, choose a few passages from a...
One Good Thing A Day – Project Day 44 – Planting Day and Kirigami
Mar 09
It was such a beautiful day that I decided to plant new flowers. So far, I planted lavender, carnations and an unknown mix of what could be posies (?) It was a lovely time out and I hope they can grow well. The only problem is I’ll have to find a suitable home for them when I move. To continue with the flower theme, here’s an example of a nice kirigami cut out you could try just by...
Kirigami Heart Mobile Made With Wrappers
Feb 22
Going back to my chocolate and candy wrappers post, I decided to take a few of the silver ones and make a heart mobile.It’s pretty simple to make and great as little decorations in the window, on a wall, in a tree or just hanging outside. I put this one out on the bamboo pole to decorate the area for the birds a bit more. Here’s what I did to make the two large opposing hearts:1...
One Good Thing A Day – Project Day 17 – Origami Birthday Card
Feb 09
I got another order from Fiverr for a simple origami/kirigami Birthday card for a little girl. It was actually quite fun, especially away from the boring writing work I have...
Holidays are quickly approaching
Sep 25
With so many projects and jobs to do, I decided to take a little time off each week to sit down and do a little fun work, and prepare for the upcoming holidays. I’ve decided to handmake everyones card and possibly some gifts as well. So far, I’ve finished a set of winter snowflake cards that I hand cut with my dear scalpel knife. Here they...