Popup Birthday Card Ideas

I think I was about nine years old when I first saw a popup book .

I was thrilled with the idea and thats how I've started collecting those incredible books. 
On my last trip to Barcelona I bought this amazing popup book Alice’s adventures in wonderland,for my kids (kids are a good excuse for lots of things…)

I’ve made these popup birthday cards, as invitations for my son’s birthday party.

I’ve got the idea and the free printable birthday card templates, from the beautiful blog www.minieco.co.uk by Kate Lilley.

It’s the first time that I make a popup birthday cards. Making them was such a fun that I’m quite sure it is a beginning of a new addiction….

Here’s the tools I’ve used:

A Self Healing Cutting Mat, Glue Stick, Crafts Bone Folder(I didn’t have so I used a pin), Metal Ruler, Pencil, a Cutting Tool: Craft Knife, Scissors.

I’m looking for another popup challenge now, so please Let me know if you have any idea for me…Thanks. 

And if you'd like to personalize greetings, invitations and announcements, add your own photos and messages to create one-of-a-kind card, visit Birthday Cards at Cardstore.com, Shop Now!

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Mother's Day Crafts- Homemade Mother's Day Gifts

 Printed Tissue Paper

  I've decided to make my mother a scarf for mother's day.                                                            

Cotton Voile Scarf

Homemade Mother's Day Scarf

So,  I bought 80 cm of cotton voile fabric (on 150 cm width) then I quickly folded and stitched the edges.

 Homemade Mother's Day Scarf

 I took a tissue paper and printed some text on it.

Printed Tissue Paper

I had to stabilized the tissue with another sheet of regular printing paper, so I inserted them both into my printer (you can download the PDF file here). 

 Homemade Mother's Day Gift Wrapping 

I've printed four sheets of A4 and joined them together.

Mother's Day Gift Wrapping

I hope she likes it...

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How To Make A Doll's Clothes' Closet - "IKEA" For Barbies

I’m a great fan of Do It Yourself projects, If I need a box, I’ll find one Instead of making or buying one.  It’s easier,  fast and far more ecological.

Doll Clothes Closet

Joan Steiner Look -A Like

My real interest in making things out of everyday found objects began when I first found  Joan Steiner's Look-A Like book. In Joan Steiner's books everything actually was something else. Ever since I’ve tried doing the same without much success.

Nevertheless, I still keep trying because it’s exciting to watch a familiar object transfer into something else.

A Few days ago I’ve noticed that my daughter’s Barbie's outfits are scattered all over the house. 

I thought she could use a miniature Barbie wardrobe instead of using the doll’s bathtub for storage.

I decided to use my good old tea-box for the doll's closet. Up to now this box was perfect for carrying my drawing class art supplies, but never mind that…

I painted the inside of the box shocking pink (acrylic), it's her favorite color, what can I say???

I  fixed six round screw hooks (as small and thin as I could’ve found) into the frame of the box. Three pairs of  hooks in total.

Doll Clothes Storage, Shoe Hanger made from a laundry bag

I tied the hooks with black satin ribbon and used the last pair as shoe hanger which I’ve made from my overused laundry bag.

I attached two Triangle Hangers so the closet could hang on the wall.

I’ve made some tiny hangers for Barbie's clothes and used some clips as well.

Barbie Clothes Closet

It was fun to play IKEA for a moment…

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Birthday Card Ideas

Homemade Birthday Card

I love handmade birthday cards. It takes a little time to make, but it's so fun. This birthday card was made out of a cereal box. I drew the body parts, cut them out and sewed them. I gently attached the figure (with Cello Tape) to the green background of the card so it could be removed later (if the birthday child would like to play with it). Finally, I added a tiny jacket 

As you can see the possibilities are endless...

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Recycling: How To Make Hats Out Of A Dress

 Holly Hobbie Dress Style

The summer is coming and my four years old daughter had asked me to make her a summer hat.

I couldn’t find the right fabric for that project at home, so, I’ve decided to take one of her unused Holly Hobbie's dresses and recycle it.

I knew I was going to need another piece of fabric for the lining of the hat, so, I took a remainder of a tablecloth, which I had been saving exactly for that kinds of occasions. I just love to see an old garment becomes new again…

I loved the buttons back of the dress so I used it for decorating the top of the hat. I’ve always been exciting by little details. 


This hat is a little big for my daughter's head, big  enough to hold any hair style, and also protect her from the sun.  

I didn’t use flizelin this time, but I usually do, it helps stabilizing the fabric before sewing.

It was fun to sew, I must do it again soon!

Download Hat Pattern

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