Archive for February, 2009
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Happy Valentine’s Day. I usually don’t do much posting on the weekend, especially on a holiday, but Jeff and I aren’t celebrating until tomorrow and I am sitting at home on a gloomy day, so here I am! Amy from Pikaland emailed me to let me know about the super cute free download she created. Whether you love V-day or hate it, I think we can all agree this illustration is perfect! You can download it right here.
And if you are hanging out at home today like me, be sure to check out a great interview Amy did with Erin from Design for Mankind (Erin is also the first papernstitch friend’s fav guest) and her interview with artist Irina Troitskaya. Not to missed!
This last minute tutorial comes from the ultra talented Sara of Rekoj and Rokoj Rants. Sara was kind enough to let me know about this easy to make Candy Stuffed Valentine. Here’s Sara’s tutorial…and make sure you check out Sara’s shop and blog too. Have a great weekend!
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As I was playing around with Valentines for my Valentines this afternoon I thought I would gift one to you as well – a quick & fun tutorial!
1. Supplies
2. Parchment paper
3. Sewing machine
4. Scissors
5. Scrap paper
6. Valentines candy
Step One
Cut one 5 inch piece of parchment paper off the roll. Fold in half and cut into a full heart shape leaving the fold of the paper at the bottom.
Step Two
Cut smaller hearts out of your scrap paper. I used mine to spell out the word “Valentine”. Cut as many little hearts as you need for your Valentine message.
Step Three
Start at the base of the heart near the fold and sew up the sides. Stop halfway down the 2nd side. Leave the needle in the paper.
Carefully insert your scrap paper hearts & candy into your half-sewn Valentine. (Yes it is possible to do this without getting chocolate all over your sewing machine – even if your using giant XO candy made by Moonstruck Chocolates like me!)
Finish sewing up the side of your Valentine securing your secret message and treats inside.
Step Six
Give to adoring Valentine with pride!
Chair from Sharon Pazner and Sweet Bird Patchwork Clutch from Jennifer Ladd Handmade
It’s Friday! Later today, I will have a last minute Valentine’s Day tutorial up, so stay tuned for that. But I thought I would wish everyone a happy weekend now in case you are heading out early. And if you are celebrating V-Day, hope you have fun! I wanted to leave with my two favorites from the papernstitch flickr pool this week AND my top picks for posts this week…
Room by Room with Form Fire Glassworks
Ben Conservato Shop donating money to Australian Bushfire Cause
Embroidered Love Letter Tutorial
Shop local…Arturo Clothing Company
Americana- Jena Ardell’s Gorgeous Vintage Photography
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Left. Green Scallop Striped Watch Necklace Right. You’re as Cute as a Button 3 Pack and Lovely Floral Earrings
Vivi Dot is a made to order line of accessories for ladies, guys and your home. Handmade in San Francisco, the mission of the Vivi Dot line is to provide affordable, eye-catching accessories for people that like to get noticed. I am just loving that watch necklace (I love a necklace? Surprise. Surprise).
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Je t’aime Valentines Cards and Custom Silhouette Necklace
I am smitten with these pieces from Candy Store Collective. It’s pretty evident at this point that necklaces are the way to my heart. Look at that silhouette necklace- so stylish AND customizable. Oh goodness!
Two Deer Necklace and Bow Necklace
