More slot-lid gift boxes - I'm on a binge. These are topped with a folded
patchwork star (which coordinates with the box print):
The folded star makes a pretty swirl top-knot. Looks a bit like notched ribbon. There's a tut to follow on how to fold the star.
Here are your downloads:
PatchworkStarGiftBox.pdf
The file download looks like this:
Here's the tut for the foldy-star:
1. Pic left shows the patchwork star pattern template cut out an folded.
The folds at the base of each arm are mountain folds (green arrow). The folds at the V-point of each arm are valley folds (red arrow). Pic right shows the completed patchwork star.
2. Fold the first arm to the centre.
3. Proceed in an anti-clockwise direction. Fold two: same as first. Make sure the bases of the V-notches meet in the centre.
4. When you get to the third arm, you have to swing it under and around. It's a perfect fit - it will catch in the centre.
5. Side four: last side. Swing it under and around, as for the previous step. Tah dah!:
Here's a pic of the flip side (left), and the right side (right) of the patchwork star:
A sticky dot fixes the star to the box top.
Of course, you can also use the foldy stars as embellishments on cards and/or scrapbook pages.
No how-tos for the box. Been there, done that!
I've always loved Indian block prints. So now that I am learning how to design digital prints, I thought I'd have a go. The result: a set of co-ordinated notecards. I had big fun designing the motifs and matching borders.
These notecards make an excellent craft project for a lazy summer day because all you have to do is print, cut, and fold the card in half (use a scoring board and a bone folder for a professional finish). Tip: to accentuate the fabric-like appearance, print your notecards on textured cardstock (like American Crafts or Bazzill Basics). Classy!
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Ah yes, I forgot to tell you: I did one card in a predominantly pink colourway - somebody always wants one:
Here are your free downloads. The files are .pdfs. The cutting is so easy that using a digital cutting machine is uncalled for.
MockBlockPrintBlueFlowerBorder.pdf
PaisleyMockBlockNotecard.pdf
MockBlockPrintNotecardsBlue2.pdf
MockBlockPrintNotecardChartreuse.pdf
MockBlockPrintNotecardsPink.pdf
(Well - not quite chartreuse. Sort of a mustard colour. But almost.)
Enjoy.
These cards are inspired by iris folding - and "cheater" patchwork fabrics. You are probably familiar with the papercraft of iris folding - it is delightful, but labour-instensive. Love the look, with the vortex of folded edges in mixed prints. "Cheater" prints are familiar to fabric designers - they are when the illusion of patchwork is created by dropping a selection of mixed prints into the same design.
The mixed prints are visible through the cutouts in the flowers. Here's how:
Just place the mixed-print base layer under the cutout flower, with flower edges aligned and cut-out orientation the same. Sticky pads - 3D Foam Squares from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L fix the layers together and add dimension.
Here are your free downloads:
IrisCheaterFlowers.pdf
IrisCheaterFlowersSelect.svg
The designs are easy enough to cut out by hand, hence the .pdf. You'll need to take some care and use a craft knife plus cutting mat for the iris cut-outs on the flower top.
If digi-cutting, feel free to tweak the sizes and colours of the design elements.
The gradient backgrounds and card sentiments are not included in the download - but you have plenty to play with! Enjoy.
