3D Paper-Cut Light Boxes By Aline Maire Of Abracadaboxes

 

  

 

French artist Aline Maire creates whimsical paper-cut light boxes which she calls Abracadaboxes. Each illustration is made with hand-cut paper and arranged strategically in layers inside wooden box frame creating a 3D image. The artist uses LED lights that make the pieces glow with a soft light and cast magical shadows, taking an on-looker on a trip to a mythical land.

When Maire first came across paper-cut light boxes of Harikrishanan Panicker & Deepti Nair she instantly feel in love with their beauty and began her own adventure in the field of paper art. Her work is mainly inspired by nature, films and her own imagination.

You can visit her online store for light boxes with original paper cut and diy kits that you can download and make your own light box at home. The kits comes with instructions, available here.

Gorgeous Flora and Fauna Inspired Embroidery Kits by Jenny Blair

Lately, I have been interested in working with thread and needle. A little hand-embroidered detail on, for example, a t-shirt can completely change the look and feel of that clothing article. I think if you are a beginner then a diy kit will be an immense help to get you started. 

Jenny Blair is a UK based artist who creates contemporary embroidery kits inspired by nature and the local beauty of the little rural Scottish town where she lives. She makes embroidery kits in several sizes that come with hand screen printed design on fabric, color and illustrated stitch guide, instructions, a needle and threads.

Her diy kits offer variety of designs including birds, animals, flora, geometric patterns and seasonal designs. "Love wins" featuring owls and flowers in pretty colors is my favorite! There is enough time for you to hand make a gift for someone special in your life this Valentine's day. You can get started on one of the above shown designs or find the one you like in her online store.

Last Minute No-Carve Pumpkins, Costumes, Treats, and More

Happy Friday! Chances are that you have already carved your pumpkin for the trick-or-treat night and it's glowing spooky sitting in your front yard. But if you need some help with the last minute pumpkin decorations then I have just the right tutorial for you. 

Snowy owl pumpkin, inspired by Harry Potter's Hedwig the owl, is the easiest pumpkin to make this Halloween. It's a no-carve pumpkin that you can make in no time! Just gather a few simple things around the house and make your own owl which will get you tons of compliments. This elegant owl pumpkin craft will be perfect for a Halloween party too!

* There are more creative no-carve pumpkin ideas I shared previously, here.

* You can still download printable banners, tags, cupcake toppers, labels etc. that can be useful for a party.

* Yes, there is still time for a last minute no-sew halloween costume. This is a great one!

* These owl masks can be instantly downloaded. You can choose one that compliments your costume.

*  Spook-tacular owl recipes that can be quickly whipped up!

Enjoy your weekend. I'll see you Monday!

Woodland Animals Sewing Pattern Embroidery Kits

 

Happy Friday friends, I would like to wrap up the week with the delightful work of Aimee Ray an artist based out of Fayetteville, AR. She creates lovely embroideries, craft patterns, books and embroidery kits. 

Her woodland sewing pattern embroidery kit collection offers four darling animal designs - owl, deer, bunny and fox! These little guys will make a perfect gift to a crafty friend or a fun weekend project to decorate with for the new season. The kit includes printed fabric, threads, stuffing, needle and an instruction book. You can find all the products shown above and more in her online store Little Dear.

Printable Origami Woodland Animal Bookmarks

  

We know it's a perfect day if we can get a few hours to cuddle with a book. When I was young, I was taught by my mom how bending the corners of a page of book is a sin. She made me use bookmarks early on and I am so glad that it was one many useful things I learnt from her.

I figured any kid who is learning to take care of their books can be introduced to the art of using bookmarks with this adorable tutorial by Autumn. Origami woodland animal bookmarks will be loved by the kids, they will have a great time making their favorite animal and use it to mark the page in the book. There are seven designs - owl, fox, skunk, bear, bunny, chick and raccoon. Each animal comes with a printable template and a set of instructions to make your own origami bookmark. To download go to It's always Autumn.

A Series of Cute Pompom Tutorials and the Delicious Pom Maker

 

 

 

Good morning, friends! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend. Let's start this week with the adorable series of pompoms by Pom Maker. Mr P makes adorable pompoms from owl to ghost, to flowers to tiny houses and from jewelry to fruits using the Pom Maker. When Mr P started to make tutorials he felt the need for a tool that makes the task easy and quick. He designed the tool Pom Maker that does just that and looks absolutely delicious! You can buy the Pom Maker and find many tutorials on their website that teach how to make pompoms using the tool.