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24 Aug 2015
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More bows

Today you’ll see my little box filled with chocolate – a nice alternative for missing cookies when getting unexpected visitors for a cup of tea or coffee. Just prepare some bows and boxes in advance to assemble and use them lateron. For the box you need 15×15 cm cardstock which needs to be scored at […]

20 Aug 2015
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Bow

Paper bows simply embellish every wrapping. They can be made with quite expensive punches but I prefer the economical method of cutting them myself with a template. It’s easily done with paper but they’re looking quite nice with card stock too. Then you should stretch the upper part over a scissor blade. Transfer the selected […]

13 Aug 2015
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Little sailing boats

Ship ahoy! Prepare your driftwood or small branches drilling little holes for toothpicks or party skewers. Then cut square pieces of fabric or paper napkins with sides a bit smaller than the hull of your boats. Toothpicks and party skewers will make perfect masts. Fold your square diagonally and cut two holes at 0,5cm from […]

08 Aug 2015
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Napkin rings

For making these napkin rings you’ll need about 85cm of twine. Wind it three times around the first three fingers of your hand and make a knot with both ends. Leave about 5-6cm on each side and make a further knot at the ends to avoid unravelling. Fix the twisted ring inside the seashell with […]

04 Aug 2015
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Marine table setting

Just have a look and enjoy. Then probably go and look for your marine accessories stored in bags or boxes. If you want to make these little boats then start collecting driftwood or parts of broken branches. Furtheron you’ll need some paper napkins or fabric leftovers, toothpicks or party skewers and twine. For these napkin […]

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