Friday, November 18, 2011

Does anyone know how I can get crepe paper to be firmer?

I'm making flower pedals out of crepe paper and wanted to know how I can get them to be a bit firmer...I was thinking of spraying them with spray starch.....any idea's?

Does anyone know how I can get crepe paper to be firmer?
paint them with MODGE PODGE it dries clear and makes the paper hard.
Reply:Use sugar water.
Reply:This was a very popular craft in the 60's(flower children). The way it is done, is to dip the flowers in melted wax.Suspend the dipped petals upside down to drip off the excess wax,scrape off the excess and continue on to assemble your flowers. WORKS.
Reply:Cialis!
Reply:I'd look for a bit heavier paper. Or make your flowered from paper mache and paint them.








LOL @ Cialis. :)
Reply:PVA glue? Varnish? Soap?
Reply:the fbi is watching, stop trying to counterfit currency
Reply:Try weightlifting

office chair

How it looks -Does your toilet paper had teddy bears ?

Ok sounds like an stupid question !...but realize we have at our markets toilet paper with teddy bears ,flowers scented....you name it ! -------------and we buy it!

How it looks -Does your toilet paper had teddy bears ?
did you know when a bear shhiittz in the woods they use paper with people on it?
Reply:I don't know about you but I happen to like having a behind that smells like fresh cut daisy's
Reply:I just always buy the plain white, but I do insist it be double-ply.
Reply:I wonder -How do muslims feel about that?-teddy mohammad?
Reply:No, mine is regular! xp


Would it be the done thing to paper a sunroom rather than paint?

This is a south facing room, gets hot sun from may to september(UK ) but very cold and hardly used winter months. i've seen beautiful paper, colour and big bold flower which would i think look lovely. Advice please.

Would it be the done thing to paper a sunroom rather than paint?
i have that problem with mine.my son is going to put wood on the bottom tong and groove i think its called will paint it white then put this gorges lime paper i have seen on top part and i got a lime green door curtain with beads to match up. hope it will work as you say it gets cold and to much wallpaper doesn't work.you can only try.
Reply:In my experience...paint will hold up to the weather conditions you are describing much better than wallpaper. The paper will fade much more quickly than paint and will also start to lift and peel from being exposed to the dramatic weather differences.





There are paints, on the other hand, that are designed to be weather and fade resistant.





Here's an idea...why not paint and then do some fun stenciling for added color and dimension. I know it's not wallpaper, but I think you'll save yourself a LOT of maintenance in the future.





Good Luck!





The Coach
Reply:The problem with paper is the effort to change if you don't like the look or want a different paper. With paint, making a change is so much easier. This is specially true if you have a lot of light exposure which can fade paper or paint.
Reply:Yes you can do it....And to stop the fading simply situate the furnishings in positions where they can block some of the stronger sunlight....
Reply:if you really want the wallpaper in your sunroom, make up some large frames with wood or cover old canvas's and put the wallpaper over these and use them to make a feature on the wall, then if it fades/or you get bored with it its easy to change! :)
Reply:I used this paper in my sunroom:


http://www.decoratetoday.com/products/wa...





It's been there for over four years - no prob with fading.


Does anyone know how I can obtain information on making flowers out of crepe paper?

The pattern information I am looking for, consist of using the following materials: crepe paper, wire, elastic tape and ribbons.

Does anyone know how I can obtain information on making flowers out of crepe paper?
try www.michaels.com. they have a comprehensive website with patterns and so forth available to download, etc. hope this helped you!!
Reply:http://www.ehow.com/how_16356_make-paper...
Reply:http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=na...


Here are a few.
Reply:Search the Web, or look for some books about origami.


Who knows how to do flowers out of paper?

if u do please give me the steps

Who knows how to do flowers out of paper?
Check this out :





http://kids.creativity-portal.com/d/proj...





http://www.kidsdomain.com/craft/flower2....





http://www.theholidayspot.com/mothersday...

flowers birthday

Where can I get flowers made of paper for a first wedding anniversary?

You can create some yourself by geting some tissue paper at a craft or party store and some pipe cleaners in green. I know that marthastewart.com has explanations of how to do it. Also in the latest Matha's Weddings (or wedding flowers? I can't remember the name) magazine there is an explanation and pictures on how to do it. I know it's in the latest one because I looked at it in a Michaels store on the magazine rack towards the front of the store. Hope this helps, and have an excellent day!

Where can I get flowers made of paper for a first wedding anniversary?
draw some....it'll be special. If not, at any hobby store...crafts store, etc..
Reply:at an art/craft store like michaels etc


I am doing a flower activity?

i am doing a flower activity where i print the flower out and have the children put colored tissue paper in the middle what flower should i use and how should i have the children do the tissue paper should i have them twist the paper and glue it in the middle or just glue colored paper in the middle or tear little pieces of the tissue paper

I am doing a flower activity?
It depends on the age of the kids. Tulips would be good to keep it kind of simple to cut out. You could ball the tissue up.
Reply:I think that twisting the paper turns out very cute but tried this with preschoolers once before and some just didnt have the coordination to do so. So, if I were you I would just show them how to twist it but let them decide how they want to do it.
Reply:You should give the children the choice to do whatever they want with the tissue paper, so provide tissue sizes to suit twisting, scrunching or laying flat. Children should tear their own pieces not have you do it for them. Would be good if you could also provide stencils of several different flower shapes so that they can choose the shape they prefer too, and then draw around the stencil. They will get some pencil control from the activity as well as more choice. Craft should show imagination and creativity - there is none for the child if you make all the decisions for them.
Reply:Daffodils would be bright and cheerful! I would show them how to do each process and let them choose how to glue them on...IE; twist, cut or tear or even decoupage. You're sure to have a beautiful bulletin board! : )
Reply:Just search cartoon flowers, then choose one that takes up a full page and has not too much design so they can put the tissue paper where wanted.
Reply:use a large daisy so they have plenty of room to create.


We have done twisting and we have also done putting the tissue paper on the end of your finger or pencil to make it stick up like 3D - they are both effective and cute.
Reply:I would use any flower or even let the children draw their own or trace it. Then I would sit at a table and have a few come at a time. Making my own tissue paper and having plenty of it for the children to tear to put on their flower. Talk about different ways to put the tissue on: flat, on top of pencil, twist it etc. Then do all the different ones on your flower so the children can see it doesn't matter, they can choose one style or several. Remember it is the process not the product. They are developing motor skills, sensory, and creativity. They are most proud of what they do!
Reply:What age are you working with? Remember with preschoolers...the process is more important than the product. More often than not...just putting the materials out is the best way to go. Let the children decide how it should be done.





A generic flower works well for this type of activity. Circle in the center and large petals around the outside. I suggest using qtips for glue or tap 'n' glue containers so that there isn't an accessive amount of glue...it will make the colors run. Tissue paper shouldn't be larger than an 1" square, especially for young children. Twisting the paper doesn't work well for young children but squishing it works okay. Again...it sounds like something the children can decide how to do...whether they want to glue the center or glue the pieces...young children work better with spreading the glue in the center first. Good luck!
Reply:Ideally the children should be involved in the production of the template or print: theres opportunity to name its parts they're functions, and show how they make up the whole flower. Never to early for science!Show the children how to use a ruler to rip strips of paper: young children appreciate learning new skills. At this point, invite the children's opinions on what to do next: opportunity to enrich their cognitive %26amp; language development. Remember, children's art is a gift from the child, their ideals are unique, their skill will grow with stimulating activities not REPRODUCING adult art.
Reply:you should use a sunflower because its easier and more pretty. preschoolers would love twisting the paper because its more fun and it will give them some happiness. i recommend this!


Need help finding a flower site.?

I need some websites that have single stem flowers for sale. I am looking for roses and calla lillies. I don't want the cheap flowers that are paper thin, but I don't want to spend an arm and a leg on them either. Can anyone help me with some websites that I can look at and get some pricing options.

Need help finding a flower site.?
These are all the flower websites that I've found:





theflowerexchange.com


onlinewholesaleflowers.com


growersbox.com


rosesource.com


sommerflowers.com


flowerbud.com


mr-roses.com


nusabana.com


fiftyflowers.com


bigrose.com


flowersandfreshness.com


sunkingwholesale.com


amazoniaflowers.com


rose911.com


farmstogo.com


fwxflowers.com


agrotropical.andes.com


costco.com


americanfloraldistributors.com


cutflower.com


flowersgrowers.com


myflowerbuyer.com


bloomsxpress.com





I hope you find what you're looking for at one of these. Good luck!
Reply:Depends on where you are...each website caters to different parts of the country and you have to find someone local to ship to you...your best bet would be a local greenhouse or florist with a greenhouse
Reply:Not trying to sound mean, but you're looking for websites? You obviously know how to use a computer because you're smart enough to know how to post questions. You can't tell me you don't know what a search engine is? Type in "single stem flowers for sale" and you'll get more than enough websites to keep you busy for quite some time.
Reply:ebay .





www.perfectpetalsnc.com
Reply:viennasflowers.com, and afloral.com Afloral sells individual flowers by the piece. Check that out.


Where can i find more other colors paper maker ?

such as mkaing something like mammals and flowers from papers .

Where can i find more other colors paper maker ?
try office max or staples

Crooked Teeth

What kind of thing do you steal; toilet paper, water, sugar, flowers...?

I mean petty thefts

What kind of thing do you steal; toilet paper, water, sugar, flowers...?
I once nicked a security camera from a wall where i worked only to find out it was a dummy ha!
Reply:nothing - can't handle the guilt
Reply:Biscuits from the break room. It might not sound like stealing but i take 4 at a time when nobody's looking.
Reply:just time
Reply:Pens... lots and lots of pens (ink). One time, though I went into a gas station with my brother-in-law and we were out of toilet paper at home, and they charge a load for it there so we went into the respective bathrooms and I rolled a bunch up and put it in my purse... he got out to the car and said he was really uncomfortable. I asked why and he said he had a roll of toilet paper down his pants.... one of those really big ones! I about died laughing! It was hilarious....
Reply:Nothing
Reply:nothing
Reply:I tend to take pens from hotel rooms...tut tut...
Reply:I steal everything I can get my hands on.
Reply:Apples from my neighbours tree although the branch overhangs my garden... is that stealing?
Reply:sugar packets from the restaurants...
Reply:soap from hotels,,
Reply:rob all the pens off stalls during gala days but guess that dont count cos they`re freebies..
Reply:I don't steal. Are you assuming that everybody steals or are you trying to make out that there is nothing wrong in stealing.





I'm not a 'goody goody' but we all know that everything, no matter how small has had to be paid for by somebody. The value of the item does not matter. It is theft and that is against the law.





If you examine the careers of criminals who commit major crimes you can see that they usually started off by committing 'petty' crimes and graduated.
Reply:Not a thing, Thank God I can afford all that.
Reply:i take candy..... :o
Reply:I can't steal anything. I fee like the whole world is watching me


How to make paper dolls and flowers?

http://www.paperdolls.org/


http://familycrafts.about.com/od/paperdo...


http://www.kidsdomain.com/kids/links/Pap...





Paper flowers


http://www.kidsdomain.com/craft/flower2....


http://www.coatscrafts.co.uk/Crafts/Pape...


http://familycrafts.about.com/cs/flowers...

How to make paper dolls and flowers?
I have done paper flowers before. Paper Source (www.Paper-Source.com) has kits. They're actually kind of expensive...around $14 apiece, I think. However, once you get the pattern and get started you're all set. I thought it was worth the few bucks in the beggining to have some help doing something new. Oh, and the paper that comes with the paper source kits is beautiful!
Reply:go to google and type paper dolls


How long can you keep seeded paper?

I am looking to make seeded paper by hand for wedding favors at my June wedding. Because I don't want to be doing everything at once, I thought I would start making the paper now. It involves putting flower seeds in the paper mixture. If anyone has done this...how long will the paper keep before the flowers start to sprout?

How long can you keep seeded paper?
They will not sprout, keep the dry and they will be fine. I did these in high school art class, over 18 years ago. And I just looked at them aging about a monuth ago, and they are fine just like the day a made them.
Reply:There should be no sprouting unless they get wet.


Last for years until they do get damp.


How do you keep flowers from sticking to wax paper after being pressed ?

I tried to press some flowers and they stuck to both sides of the wax paper. What do you do ?

How do you keep flowers from sticking to wax paper after being pressed ?
dont use wax paper

Human Teeth

On gaia online what do yo do with the flowers and paper in the towns?

make bonquet? i guess


Can you make hibiscus flowers from paper? I'm planning on having a luau hawaiian party soon?

I'm planning on having a luau hawaiian party soon and just wondering if its possible and if anyone knows how to. thanks

Can you make hibiscus flowers from paper? I'm planning on having a luau hawaiian party soon?
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/cr_paper_crafts...
Reply:You can, but they may not look right. If they are for decroation, you can order a ton for really cheap at oriental Trading Co. If they are for folks to wear in their hair as a clip, I recommend purchasing them from www.breezybeachwear.com
Reply:Yep, you can make Hibiscus flowers from tissue paper and a few other items. Here is a site with pictures and instructions on how to do it.


Hope your party turns out Great!!


Good luck and I hope this helps!!!


How to make flowers with paper money?

http://www.serve.com/hecht/origami/diags...


http://www.lisashea.com/japan/origami/in...


http://www.origami-resource-center.com/m...

How to make flowers with paper money?
Send me some and I'll experiment...





I dunno.





Try looking up origami. If you fold paper into a square, you can probably use it like origami paper (though it's much thicker than the usual origami paper.) Just so long as you don't cut it, you can fold it up origami-style and make flowers (though I'm not sure how.)
Reply:I can make a swan and a boat with a sail but a flower would be fun, I'm on my way to an Origami site. RScott


How to fold flowers using paper?

http://home.comcast.net/~meenaks/diagram...








Here are links for all kinds of origami including flowers. Have fun!!

How to fold flowers using paper?
are joo serious? -.- jus get like an origami book or sumthin
Reply:http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/im...

flowers gifts

Any one know where to get a Lei (hawaiian flower ring) in Singapore? Thanks?

lei (nā lei is the plural in the Hawaiian language) may be composed of a pattern or series of just about anything, but most commonly consists of fresh natural foliage such as flowers, vines, or fern fronds. Among the flowers used are the plumeria, lehua blossom or the orchid, though maile leaves are extremely popular as well as traditional among hula dancers. Other types of lei may include sea or land shells, feathers, plastic flowers, fabric, paper (including origami and monetary bills), candy, words (as in a song), or anything that can be strung together in a series or pattern and worn as a wreath or a necklace.

Any one know where to get a Lei (hawaiian flower ring) in Singapore? Thanks?
Contact your local florist. It would be cheaper for them to get it from a local flower arranger than to import one. They probably have a nice network of artists behind the scenes there.
Reply:maybe you can try check out any florist if the flower is available, alternatively, you can try search online, go to 88db website and look for the flower that you're looking for, or any florist selling the flower...hope this helps


Is the 4th wedding anniversary gift flowers/fruit or linen/paper?

I've read on some things that it's flowers and fruit, but other sources say it's linen and paper... I know that the modern gift is appliances...but I'm talking about the traditional gift.

Is the 4th wedding anniversary gift flowers/fruit or linen/paper?
According to a list I found in Brides magazine, both flowers and linen are listed as traditional 4th anniversary gifts.
Reply:Linen or silk
Reply:linen(some places include paper)


Celebrating my 4th anniversary in September --- and it's paper for me --- as in tickets to Punta Cana!!!


* 1 year is a paper anniversary


* 2 years is a cotton anniversary


* 3 years is a leather anniversary


* 4 years is a linen anniversary


* 5 years is a wood anniversary


* 6 years is an iron anniversary


* 7 years is a wool anniversary


* 8 years is a bronze anniversary


* 9 years is a copper anniversary


* 10 years is a tin (or aluminium) anniversary


* 11 years is a steel anniversary


* 12 years is a silk anniversary


* 13 years is a lace anniversary


* 14 years is an ivory anniversary


* 15 years is a crystal anniversary


* 17 years is a turquoise anniversary


* 20 years is a china (porcelain) anniversary


* 25 years is a Silver Jubilee or silver wedding anniversary


* 30 years is a pearl anniversary


* 35 years is a coral (or jade) anniversary


* 40 years is a ruby anniversary


* 45 years is a sapphire anniversary


* 50 years is a Golden Jubilee - not to be confused with the 'golden birthday' (not at a fixed age)


* 55 years is an emerald anniversary


* 60 years is a Diamond Jubilee


* 65 years is a Blue Sapphire anniversary


* 70 years is a Platinum Jubilee.


* 75 years is a Diamond wedding anniversary


* 80 years is an Oak wedding anniversary





There are variations in some national traditions.


Does anyone know of a processing company that makes recyclable paper withwild seeds impended?

I recently purchased a "Cargo" lipstick with a neat container that was made of thin recycled cardboard. Imbended into the paper were wild flower seeds. Does any one know of a US or Canadian company that produces such a container?

Does anyone know of a processing company that makes recyclable paper withwild seeds impended?
Awe that makes me so happy. Happy happy happy!


My bathrm is a lightish pink, toliet, sink, tub. Over my mirror is flowered wall paper. What colors can I use?

I'm not looking to change my the color of the tub or anything else. I just need to know what colors will go good with lightish pink. I need to change that wall paper and accesorize. I've used Burgundy in the past but I'm tired of looking at that color. I am going to redo my tile on the floor so suggestions will be nice. Thanks

My bathrm is a lightish pink, toliet, sink, tub. Over my mirror is flowered wall paper. What colors can I use?
Mauve, peach, pale lime, lavender, lilac.
Reply:I would suggest a light pink or red. I would also go for a speckled tile. Good luck on the redecorating!!!!
Reply:I know this might sound weird but light green (not neon green) works really well. And if you are looking to turn down the pink a little, use light green toliet covers to cover the lid and the back part. (unless the whole entire toliet is pink, and not just the lid, otherwise just do without the covers for the toliet because it will look crazy). Just use light green accessories like floor mats towels, and shower curtain. Just little things like soap holders and things. If you use it on the walls to it will tune down the pink and will look fresh like spring time. Good luck!
Reply:white tile goes with every thing, you can't go wrong if you prefer you can use pink grout to match the tub and toilet.
Reply:How about a light green for the walls and slate gray for the tiles? For accessories, add some fish to the walls and shell shaped soap dishes and toothbrush holders. I've done this with my bathroom and everyone loves it. I also hand painted seaweed growing up the walls and the ceiling is sky blue with fluffy white clouds. The fish I added to the walls were magnets in shapes of different fish that I picked up at the dollar store. I used 2 sided tape to stick them to the walls.
Reply:to make the pink really POP try shades of gray as dark or as light as you prefer..also a little bit of black like in a wrought iron candleholder really sets off any pink..tile could be soft creams or grays with a speckled finsh that had pink shades..
Reply:that pink is pretty nasty. the best way to tone it down and make it look a little more sophisticated is with grey. try a checkerbord of tiles for the floor using 2 shades of grey. paint the walls using the lighter of the 2 shades from the floor tile. use black for small accessories like soapdish, tumbler, toothbrush holder, etc. pewter or brushed aluminum would be good for light fixture and towel bars and t.p. holder and light switch/outlet plates.
Reply:i like the soft light pink with a slate gray, using brass color accents. maybe a deep hunter green.


if you use the gray, for the floor tiles, first, it would be more neutral, and easier to work with if you ever do want to change the color of the fixtures, if you have a ceramic tile master, like i did, my brother, he actually can incorporate a few light pink tiles into the pattern to blend this all together..


good luck
Reply:light lime green goes well with pink. it's fresh and soothing. that would be my suggestion with white towels and white and dark green (like a plant) accessories
Reply:I would go with adding black and white for an art deco feel. I would use the same kind of floor tile that's in the picture, paint walls white and add black rugs and accessories.

shell necklace

Do u know name of this Flower? Found generally in grass.. Please Help?

Hi Friends,


http://images.google.co.uk/images?q=+FLO...


pLEASE have a look ,


Second last row and Last image means from left to right picture no 5.





Please tell me name of that flower, i have always seen in Grass..


( I have seen big wall paper of that flower and i fall in love with that.. now wants to buy that but dont know name of flower, so please please help.)





and if any one know who makes this exclusive wall paper 10 points from me...





Thanks

Do u know name of this Flower? Found generally in grass.. Please Help?
Do you mean the Dandelion? If you search on Google images - there are loads......... for your computer....


http://www.wallcoo.net/flower/dandelion/...


http://www.wallpaperpimper.com/wallpaper...


for your walls......


http://www.wallpaperstore.com/scripts/Cu...


Not really sure what it's called but my friend is looking for a way to fold paper into flowers. Anyone!!!!!!!!

simiple flowers like tulips

Not really sure what it's called but my friend is looking for a way to fold paper into flowers. Anyone!!!!!!!!
Not sure what kind it is, but I'm pretty sure it's a tulip. ... Paper+pocket lamp +glas ..... You need 7 piece of printer pape… by golics ...


www.instructables.com/id/Make-an-Origa... - 73k - Cached - Similar pages


There is also quilling


. http://www.handmade-craft-ideas.com/pape...
Reply:I couldn't really find a tulip but I just made a flower out of post-it notes (but you can use any type of paper).. see the link below.
Reply:origami
Reply:it's called origami and you can do it by getting a circle of tissue paper or whatever you've got then grab the middle with your thumb and forefinger and twist it it should curl up like a tulip.
Reply:There are several types of flower folding Origami flowers is one.(rose link below)





Martha has several others including crepe paper
Reply:That is origami.
Reply:There is a fairly easy way to make a paper dahlia flower. It can also be called tea bag folding. Lots of sites with instructions, search for it on www.splitcoaststampers.com-Hopefully that's okay to add?


How can i make a sphere from a flat sheet of paper ?

i have a basket ball and i want to cover it with fiberglass fabric and then let it dry and then deflate the ball and take it out. I need help on how to cut the fabric to make it fit the ball perfectly. I saw once that you can make a sphere if you cute a shape of a flower on paper ... any clue ?

How can i make a sphere from a flat sheet of paper ?
Just follow the basketball pattern!, its identical to the "flower shape" you're looking for
Reply:You could also look at certain type maps. The ones that show the globe as separate sections and looks like a flat piece of paper was cut into a flower design. Would give a basic idea as to how to cut the fiberglass.


Having a mother's day brunch and i want to make flowers out of paper. any suggestions of how to do that?

the flowers are for a mother's day brunch for a preschool mothers and i want the kids to make the flowers themselves. what type to paper can i use the is economical and materials?

Having a mother's day brunch and i want to make flowers out of paper. any suggestions of how to do that?
The easiest way I know of. complete instructions on this site....
Reply:Tissues (Kleenx) and pipe cleaners! They're cute and easy to make!

plants flowers

Having a mother's day brunch and i want to make flowers out of paper? any suggestions of how to do that?

the flowers are for a mother's day brunch for a preschool mothers and i want the kids to make the flowers themselves. what type to paper can i use the is economical and materials?

Having a mother's day brunch and i want to make flowers out of paper? any suggestions of how to do that?
I actually did that for a girlfriend one time for Valentine's Day. I just used red and green construction paper, green for the stem of course, and just rolled that very tight. And then the red paper I cut strips out and rolled that around a pen but rolled it like corner to corner and then i taped the outside and took the pen out and let the inside kinda unravel. so it looks like a rose. they came out pretty nice. Hope this helps
Reply:Yout materials are brightly colored tissue paper and green pipecleaners.





stack the different colored sheets of tissue paper (have them be in a medium sized square but you could mess around with the size)- probably about 3 colors per flower





then fold the paper, and kinda shape it a little





take a pip cleaner and poke it in the middle- you may need to secure it with tape or staples





then cut down the paper if you wish, make the stem have leaves, and put it in a vase...





viola!!!





sorry if my directions arent that clear, but i tried!


Paper white flowers?

'Paper White' is a popular and extremely fragrant daffodil hybrid that is often sold to force indoors during winter around christmas time.

Paper white flowers?
peper whites are bulbs often found in garden centers, and can be planted in the yard or forced idoors. forced means to put a bulb through the temperature and climatic changes in order to cause premature sprouting and blooming. its very beutiful and very fragrant. i would recommend them.


Does anyone have a pattern or instructions for making paper piece scrapbooks using paper bags, ribbon, etc.?

I want to make a paper piece scrapbook for my granddaughter. They use paper bags, ribbon, scrapbook paper, stickers, flowers, etc. Thanks for your help!

Does anyone have a pattern or instructions for making paper piece scrapbooks using paper bags, ribbon, etc.?
Here are some asy to use directions~





Paper Bag Album Instructions





You can use any size paper bags. I like to use 3 paper bags that measure approximately 12"x6" that will create an album around 6"x6". you can use much smaller bags to make a super mini album around 3"x3".





Check out some paper bag albums examples


Try an accordion tag album - really quick and easy to make


Looking for a different sort of project?? check out some more scrapbook album instructions


Basic Paper Bag Album instructions - Step by step directions


Materials


- 3 Paper Bags (any size)


- Hole punch tool


- Eyelets, book rings or ribbon to bind


- lots of good stuff to cover and embellish your pages





1. Take your 3 paper bags and lay them on top of each other alternating the ends.





2. Fold them in half to create a book. Notice how the three open ends each form a pocket.


Punch three to five holes along the spine.





3. Set an eylet in each hole and / OR thread a couple of lengths of ribbon or fibre (or a combo of both!) through each hole and tie off.


4. Decorate your album as you choose using a variety of papers, embellishments, ribbon and any other creative elements in your scrapbooking stash.


5. Create at least 3 large tags slightly smaller than the album itself to fit into the three pockets formed by the paper bags. Use them to hold extra photos or journalling.
Reply:Use an odd number of paper lunch sacks. We've used 3 and 5. Fold and glue the bottom 'flap' down to make both sides of the bag a 'full' surface. Then fold the sacks in half and stack with the 'open edge' half down except for the bottom sack. flip it so the open edge is on top and thicker side on bottom. Punch 3 to 5 holes on the folded sides evenly spaced. thread and tie ribbons through the holes and tie in square knots. Ribbon lengths of about 6 to 7 inches works well. The bags can also be bound using eyelets (use only 3 bags for this). Decorate bags any way you wish using scrapbook paper and embellishments. To make tags or pullouts, measure the available size for the pockets and tri-fold a long piece of paper or cut tags to match theme. I have made these with girls as young as 5. The bags can be painted, decoupaged, etc before you bind them if you want to get fancy. GOOD LUCK!!
Reply:Take brown paper bags lay on top of each other, fold, and then staple to make book glue the open ends of the bag shut and then embellish with photos paper ribbon etc. i like to decorate the spine with ribbon or fringe to hide staples
Reply:This website has links to several different places. Scroll a bit to get to bag albums





http://www.scrapbook-crazy.com/scrapbook...


Pressing flowers/plants with wax paper...?

Does putting a flower or plant between two pieces of waxed paper and ironing it work?





Also, I'm going on a trip and planning to do this with flowers from there. Is that illegal?

Pressing flowers/plants with wax paper...?
It's best to dry them slowly. I use wax paper between paper towels and a big thick Phone book, it takes about two weeks.
Reply:Just posted an answer for you, but can't now because you closed the question... part of answer here:


http://glassattic.com/polymer/...


(Dried Nature %26gt; Quick Drying)





Diane B. Report It

Reply:I have no idea what you're talking about - but I can tell you as long as the flower is not Marijuana - its perfectly legal.

flower arrangements

How much should I spend on supplies for a paper bag album? Where should I get a large amount of supplies?

I am starting to make paper albums to sell on eBay and I'm not quite sure how much I should spend on them. Whats a reasonable amount to spend and still make a good amount of money back???





Also, I've been shopping at michaels, joanns, hobby lobby, walmart, etc. and I don't feel like I should be spending $4 for 12 flowers all the time. Is there some place that wholesale sells scrapbook items (embellishments, flowers, paper) online that anyone knows of?

How much should I spend on supplies for a paper bag album? Where should I get a large amount of supplies?
What type of flowers are you wanting such as what size and what color? may be able to help you get a bul order but I need to know what you want and I can send you pictures of what I have access to as well as prices. Send me a message at fradykat_flora@yahoo.com and we will go from there.
Reply:You can get a lot of great supplies in the larger dollar stores -- and don't just look in the scrapbooking supplies, look in the kitchen supplies for the paper bags, and paper doilies, check out the tissue wrapping paper and other wrapping papers. Look around your house for recycleable items -- one of my favourite embellishments is the plastic mesh onion bags! the inside of potato chip bags gives you a wonderful silver paper that costs a fortune at Micheal's -- magazine clippings -- I have a expandable file with all sorts of images that I have cut out and use depending on the subject -- take a look at some of your old clothes -- t-shirts that have no use can be cut into thin "strings" and used to embellish, you can tie them or sew them right onto the pages, same with buttons or buckles or any type of attachment on old clothes. Unravel the yarn from and old sweater, or scarf -- use an old scarf, cut up. You need to look at everything you throw in the garbage before you throw it away. Pop cans can be cut open and holes punched and attached as a frame, or write on them for a raised type of printing...


Another source of classy papers is the paint and wallpaper store, you can usually get the old wallpaper books for free or for a small price -- I have paid $4 for a huge wallpaper sample book that would be equal to a $40 pack of papers at Micheals...


And as in the previous answer, don't forget your local thrift stores -- silk flowers, laces, ribbons, old magazines and books.


If you buy stuff new, you will have the same looking product as everyone else. You need to source your supplies from unusual places. If you buy online your prices will not be much different and on top of it you have to pay shipping costs too. Look in your own house and yard for unusual things, look at things differently than everybody else and you will begin to have a 'style' of your own, that buyers will begin to look for.
Reply:To find the information you want online, your best bet would be to simply type the product you are looking for and add "+ discount" you will be able to choose the listing that best fits your needs. Many wholesale sites sell only to businesses with a license and tax ID number.





You should watch in your local area for going out of business sales because many scrapbooking stores are going out of business since the fad has slowed down a lot.





I have found a lot of supplies at my charity thrift stores, since stores receive tax breaks by donating unsold inventory. I have about a half dozen stores I visit on a weekly basis.





There is no way to know what you should pay, other than Wal Mart is usually the lowest price retail, and so you can use their prices for a figure to beat.





You can also find the supplies to make the albums right on e-bay, as well.
Reply:Flowers are a huge $ suck. I recommend watching the dollar spot at Target when they have flowers there. I just bought a couple multicolored lei's there. I took the lei's apart and have more flowers than I know what to do with! Watch sales. Buy silk flowers on the stem and take them apart.





Get your supplies in bulk if you don't have a retailers license. Some places will cut you a deal if you ask them. Good luck!





Another hint is that since paper bag albums are not acid free, don't feel like you have to use only acid free product on them. They will yellow and age over time, so go wild! Use wrapping paper and other things that you find. It makes them more interesting!
Reply:hi, if you find out where to get supplies in larg quanties please let me know cause i need lots of cardstock for a project im making as well..


thanks


cheryl v
Reply:I think you can buy paper bags in surplus from Uline. As far as the wholesale prices on scrapbook items: most manufacturers require you to have a business license (because they do not charge you sales tax) in order for you to purchase. You most likely will also have a minimum purchase requirement.





You can get a business license pretty cheap by simply filing under your social security number at your local government licensing office. I think mine was $100.





Once you have your bus. license number, just look for the manufacturer's name on the items you buy the most and search for them on the web. I did this when looking for double sided tape and packaging and saved up to 50% off of retail pricing. Hope this helps. Good luck!


I am making a faux finish to look like homemade paper with flowers in it. Anyone have a paint to paper ratio?

I have tried a craft paint called paper perfect and its great, but it costs $4.50 for an 8 oz jar and most places have discontinued it. I have been having a hard time finding it at all and the company has not responded to my emails.





So, I was wondering if anyone has made a paper paint for themselves and knew the ratio of paint, paper pulp and water to use? I can experiment, but thought I would ask here first.





Any suggestions or tips on how to make homemade paper would be appreciated as well.

I am making a faux finish to look like homemade paper with flowers in it. Anyone have a paint to paper ratio?
I think you need to by them.
Reply:Rice paper or parchment paper would be good to use and I believe you can get rice paper in art studio and parchment paper in the kitchen isle of grocery store.





There is a way to make homemade paper -- search the web first. Many instructions out there.


I am making a faux finish to look like homemade paper with flowers in it. Anyone have a paint to paper ratio?

I have tried a craft paint called paper perfect and its great, but it costs $4.50 for an 8 oz jar and most places have discontinued it. I have been having a hard time finding it at all and the company has not responded to my emails.





So, I was wondering if anyone has made a paper paint for themselves and knew the ratio of paint, paper pulp and water to use? I can experiment, but thought I would ask here first.





Any suggestions or tips on how to make homemade paper would be appreciated as well.

I am making a faux finish to look like homemade paper with flowers in it. Anyone have a paint to paper ratio?
There is #151 different results on many types of faux finishings.. DYI - Do it yourself projects ..etc


http://web.diynet.com/diy/web/searchResu...
Reply:I can't answer your question about the paint, but here is an article about paper,making: http://www.theartfulcrafter.com/paper-ma...


Does anyone know a site that will show how to make crepe paper flowers called Teresita's?

I couldn't find it myself but you might want to try looking at and asking a question or requesting information from these sites:


http://www.wetcanvas.com


http://www.diynetwork.com


http://www.michaels.com/art/online/home


http://www.acmoore.com/

flower

Is there a site on how to make crept paper flowers?

Here's a couple of different ones. Hope one of these helps:





http://grandmaskite.com/3dintro.html#tis...


http://www.azcentral.com/home/crafty/art...


http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/...


http://www.therapyresourcesinc.com/mexic...





You can also try searching for crepe paper flowers, tissue paper flowers and mexican paper flowers.


Poll: Should my wedding bouquet be made of pretty paper flowers?

i think that'd be really unique :D





..it's just a thought though....

Poll: Should my wedding bouquet be made of pretty paper flowers?
I don't exactly recommend having those as the only boquet. I mean keep a real one by you and a fake one. you can have these paper flowers to give to your guests as a "thank you for attending" gift. by the way, i think you will love this quote i found online:


" We say we love flowers, yet we pluck them.


We say we love trees, yet we cut them down.


And some people still wonder why some are afraid


when they are told they are loved.


- Unknown"
Reply:very pretty, lots of colors too





http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=h...


look at these!
Reply:It would be different But I think a pretty gal such as yourself deserves pretty flowers an her special day , real ones
Reply:paper flowers...like imaginary
Reply:It would be different but it is your chose if you like it then it is great :D
Reply:nahh dont be cheap! lol :D
Reply:Maybe a big handful of long multi-coloured ribbons...
Reply:Its your wedding onlly you will know.....personally i would have black roses.....Good Luck with your weddind !
Reply:i have known people that did that...


its pretty... really... you be suprised on how real they look..
Reply:it would be different.
Reply:yaa


thn it will be very unique
Reply:paper flowers...like imaginary
Reply:oh ya!!





http://www.weddingflowersforyou.net/pape...








like that!? very modern! i like your thinking ;)

get well flower

Does anyone know where to find traditional Mexican paper flowers in Houston, Texas?

I saw them right before xmas at Cost Plus World Market. They had a few different sizes. Inexpensive too.


How to make easy 3-D paper flowers?

The fasted and easiest way to make paper flowers is to take a rectangle piece of paper. then take markers and make long strips of color. Then roll it up around a pencil. then remove from pencil and cut with scissors about 3/4 of the way down the tube- in narrow strips - the slim petals will droop over, or mak ethem droop over. That's all you have to so. You can dd paper staimans to the inside and tape to a paper stem with a paper leaf.


Where can I find miniature paper flowers?

scrapbooking/paper craft store or walmart in the craft/scrapbooking section

Where can I find miniature paper flowers?
craft stores


How to make real looking paper flowers?

Tissue Paper Flowers


Pleated Flowers, Daisies, Cosmos, Cabbage Rose, Party Rose,


Poppy Flowers.





How to Make a


Mexican Paper Flower





How to Make Paper Roses

How to make real looking paper flowers?
search for flower origami or origami flowers or paper sculptures





origami in general is the japanese art of paper folding





this site has some

anniversary flowers