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Project #128: DIY graphic 3D confetti

 

DIY graphic 3D confetti by Véronique from Pichouline

Beautiful decoration on your table, wall, gift paper, Christmas tree….you can even make a garland with it!

what you'll need:
* coloured paper
* glue
* pencil
* ruler
* scissors or cutter

 

Step 1: Make the confetti

If you don’t have round paper, you can make the circles yourself using a compass, radius 4cm (diameter 8cm), cut them out, or use a large punch.

 


Step 2: Make the graphic 3D banner
The best result you will get when you use paper with different colours on front and back.

Cut out a rectangular of 5 by 10cm.

Draw the lines on the paper, following the template, or print out the template on your paper. You can download the template here. Fold the rectangular in half. Cut along the oblique lines.

Fold it along the dotted lines up, skip a cut. You can choose how you fold it (under or on top the next triangle or on top) try different options.

Glue the banner on your round paper. Cut the edges.

 

.. Pichouline         
.. All images by Véronique

 

Project #127: sticker dot garland

DIY sticker dot garland by Véronique from Pichouline

Perhaps the easiest craft project ever shown here on BKids ... but often the simple things can be so much fun.

what you'll need:
* round coloured stickers
* thread

Quick, easy and fun to make with your little one ... just one step!
 
Step 1:
Stick the stickers back to back onto the thread, about 10cm apart. You can choose a one-one, one-two or random…pattern. The pattern can change when you hang the garland because it will twist around a little bit.




Tadaa…..Let’s party!

 

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.. All images by Véronique

Project #126: pom-pom insects

Pom-pom insect by Véronique from Pichouline

My three year old loves insects, so for her third birthday I want to make an insect inspired party… because I don’t want to scare the other kids I made some pom- pom insects ...

what you'll need:
* paper
* paper glue
* template of an insect recto and verso, you can download one here
* wool
* round punch
* scissors
* fork

Step 1 – make the pom-pom:
For me this is the fastest way to make pom-poms.

Wrap around the wool around the two outer prongs of a fork until it gets really thick.

If you think it’s thick enough, cut the end of the wool and use a new small piece of thread to bunch the wool together. In the middle of the pom pom make a tight knot. Take your wool off the fork and cut all the loops. Depending of the circumference of your punch you can bring it into shape by trimming it.


 

Step 2 – insect
Print out the template of the insect, it’s nice to use a template of an insect with a “wooly, round” bottom, like a bumblebee….Keep in mind that you scale the insect, so that your pom-pom fits the insect’s bottom.

Put the two sides on each other.

Glue one side and cut them out. It’s easier to leave one side open so you can put the cord of your pom-pom in between.


 

Step 3
Make a hole in the bottom of the insect using your punch or scissors.

Put the pom-pom in between and glue the open side of your insect.

Bzzzzz……Let your imagination work…..you can make a cake-topper, garland……

 

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.. All images by Véronique

 

Project #125: Potato stamped baby towel

DIY potato stamped baby towel by Véronique from Pichouline

Lovely present to give for a newborn or just let the siblings make it to welcome the new baby!

You can use it as a swaddle, nursing cover, sheet, towel,….

What you'll need:
*cotton muslin towel/swaddle/wrap
*fabric paint
*foam paint brush or roller
*plate
*potato
*knife

Step 1:Make sure your swaddle lays flat on your table. Use a tablecloth, place mat or paper to make sure the fabric paint won’t make marks on your table.

Step 2:
Think about the design you want to make. I’ve chosen a moon/half circle design in 3 different sizes.
Carve the design in your potato and cut it out with a sharp knife.
It’s easier to use the two ends of your potato because they are easier to hold during stamping. Make sure the depth of the stamp is big enough so you don’t get an imprint of the outline of the potato on your fabric.

Step 3:
Apply your paint on the potato stamp by using a foam paint brush. Try to apply the colour as evenly as possible on the stamp.
After each row, I wiped of the paint of the stamp if there was too much.

Step 4:
Follow the instructions of the manufacturer. I had to do the following:
Let the towels dry for 24 hours. When dry, iron them to ensure the paint will stay put. Make sure you place  a piece of spare fabric or paper between your printed design and the iron to prevent direct contact.

Welcome to the family little one!

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..All images by Véronique

 

Project #124: Valentine love message handkerchief

DIY love message handkerchief by Véronique from Pichouline

With valentine on it’s way and leaving my husband and kids behind for 5 weeks I wanted to give a personal soft gift…..

I’ve made one for my husband and one for my kids….

What you'll need:
*handkerchief
*adhesive flock foil
*iron
*square paper
*punch or you can draw your own design



Step 1: to make the handkerchief
Draw your design on the non adhesive side of the flock foil and cut it out and/or use a punch.
I printed out my drawing and just went over it with a pencil so you see the marks in the foil and you can easily cut it out.
Follow the instructions of the manufacturer. Normally you have to do the following steps: Put the non adhesive glossy layer on top, put a piece of baking paper between the flock foil and iron. Push for +/- 30 seconds. Let it cool down. Take off the plastic layer of your flock foil. Ready

Step 2: to make the origami envelope
I used a paper of 21x21cm. If you have available it’s better to use a bigger size of paper, for example 36x36cm, so your envelope will be bigger and easier to use.
Fold the paper in half. Crease and unfold. Follow step 1-15
Make it twice and insert the second one into the first.
Write or stamp your message inside the envelope.

Step 3:
Fold your handkerchief and put it in the origami envelope.

Perfect valentine gift or a goodbye present for your beloved ones!

..Pichouline         
..All images by Véronique

 

Project #121: Birthday Balloon Brooch

Birthday Balloon Brooch by Véronique from Pichouline

Sometimes a little personalized item makes the day just a little bit more special. Try this tutorial with different colors, shapes and sizes. 

what you'll need:

*fabric

*textil painter pen

*filler

*needle

*thread (1 for embroidery, 1 for sewing)

*ribbon

*scissors

*paper

*pencil

*brooch

Step 1:

Draw a design on your fabric, follow the instructions of the manufacturer of your textil painter pen. 

Step 2:

Cut out 2 layers of the balloon, you need a front and a back.

Step 3: 

Embroider the "age"-number of your birthday boy/girl on the front of your balloon.

Leave the end of the threads long enough because you will need it to make a bread.

To make the bread attach if necessary an extra thread.

Step 4:

Put right sides of the fabric together and pin the layers together.

Start sewing by hand or machine. Leave the end open.

Turn it right side out. Fill with the filler.

Step 5:

Close your balloon by making a bow.

Step 6:

Make the bread.

Step 7:

Sew on the back your brooch.

Ta-daa……Happy B-day!

 

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..All images by Véronique

 

 

Project #120: Fringe Christmas Streamers

Fringe Christmas streamer by Véronique from Pichouline

I love the shiny foil material and it gives a kitschy shiny look to all your winter festivities….

what you'll need:
*foil ribbon – different colours
*scissors – fringe scissors if you have

Depending on how long you want to make your streamers cut of the length you need. I took +/- 1m.
To make one streamer you will need 3 lengths of ribbon. You can choose the colours you want, I chose silver & pink.



Step 1:
Start cutting fringes on one side, evenly spaced. Leave the center of your ribbon un cut.

Cut fringes on the other side. If you want finish the fringes quicker roll your ribbon, you will need sharp scissors to go through all the layers.

If you want to make sure you don’t cut to far, draw a thin line in the middle as a guideline.

 
Repeat step 2 on the other two ribbons, make the width of the fringes differently.
Step 2:
Lay the streamers on each other and start twisting 2 or 3 times every cm.

Hang-up your kitschy streamers and let’s enjoy the festivities!

 

..Pichouline         
..All images by Véronique

Project #118: Christmas Splatter cards and paper ornaments

Christmas Splatter cards and paper ornaments by Véronique from Pichouline

what you'll need:
*craft paint
*water
*knife
*toothbrush
*paper
*punch or scissors

Step 1:
This is a dirty job, the best is to do it outside. Make sure you protect your clothes and table with table cloth or a large piece of paper.
Step 2:
Cut out a simple shape or punch it. Put the template on your paper that you want to splatter.
Step 3:
Put some paint and a little bit of water in a plate.
Step 4:
Dip your toothbrush in the paint. Scrape your knife, towards you, over the toothbrush.
A rain of paint will splatter over your paper. Let the paper dry, take another colour and repeat step 3-4.

This technique is lovely to make your own Christmas decoration and wrapping paper….

Have fun! ~Veronique

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..All images by Véronique

Project #116: Balloon Kiss

Balloon message by Véronique from Pichouline

Nice welcome home “kiss” for your beloved one….but you can make any message you want!

what you'll need:
*cardboard
*balloons
*punch
*ruler
*cutter
*pencil

Step 1:
Cut out the cardboard. I made a big X, to say KISS
If you don't want to see the cardboard, paint it the same colour as the balloons, or your wall.
Step 2:
Punch holes in the cardboard, where you want to put the balloons.
The most practical is to start with the corners and the middle, then  fill up the empty spaces.
Step 3:
Put the balloons into the holes.
Hang up the balloon message to your wall,  use  tape or if there is a screw in your wall use this.

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..All images by Véronique

Project #115: Fan hanger, garland, necklace….

Fan hanger garland by Véronique from Pichouline

Cut, fold and thread!

what you'll need:
*wire
*needle
*punch
*paper or ricepaper

Step 1:
Cut out the paper as a rectangular. One size needs to be the half of the other size.
Start folding the paper, at the smallest size, as an accordeon.


Step 2:
Fold the fan in two.
Punch a little hole at both ends, you can perforate it more to create some more magic.
Glue the middle to each other.




Step 3:
Thread the wire through the holes. Take the two ends and tie them together with a knot.


Let your imagination work, you can make a garland, necklace, ornament….! Have fun!

 

..Pichouline         
..All images by Véronique