border punched rosettes

Fun to make and such a delightful embellishment on a layout or card, rosettes can be handmade to match any project perfectly. Lynn made an entire garden of these pretty posies and you can, too, in just a few easy steps. Lynn notes that the distance between each score mark will determine the height of the rosette, and the length of the paper strip will determine the diameter.

give it a try:

1. 1 Trim a 12”x1.5” piece of patterned paper and punch a border along one long edge.
2. 2 Using a scoring board and bone folder or stylus, score the strip of patterned paper every 1/4”.
3. 3 Fold on each scored line, alternating the direction of the fold.
4. 4 Hot glue the ends together to form a circle. Flatten the circle and pinch it together in the center. Hot glue the rosette to a 1” cardstock circle.

 

circle pinwheels

Pinwheels are a fun and whimsical embellishment, traditionally patterned from a square. Here, Summer has created a more rounded pinwheel by using a circle and she has a few tips to share with you. First, the  smaller your circle, the more fussing you will have to do to bring the opposing points to the center. Second, lighter weight paper works best, as heavier cardstock tends to crease. Finally, pre-curving each “petal” softens the paper and makes folding the points to the center much easier.

give it a try:

1. You will need a circle punch and patterned paper. Punch out a circle and score the circle vertically and horizontally through the center.
2. With sharp scissors, cut on each score line, stopping .25” short of the center of the circle.
3. Lightly curve all four sections around the barrel of a pen, then pull one opposing tip from each quarter to the center of the circle and secure with strong adhesive
4. Add a decorative button or brad to the center.

 

flower power card

Floral patterns are probably the most versatile of all paper punch shapes and come in an extensive
variety of sizes and styles. Marla took a unique design approach by filling in the body of a butterfly
with two of her favourite flower punches. This technique works great with any small punch shape
and provides countless design possibilities!

1. Trace a butterfly shape onto the back of a piece of patterned paper. With a thumb tack or paper piercer, pierce holes very close together along the traced line. Gently tear along the perforation and remove the butterfly. Back the negative piece with a coodinating piece of cardstock.
2. Punch out 40-50 flowers from scraps of patterned paper. In this example, Marla used two different flower shapes. Glue the flowers inside the butterfly shape, overlapping the petals and creating a tight pattern.
3. Add various colours of small brads to the centersof several of the flowers. Adhere the entire piece onto the front of a card and complete the design as shown.

History of knitting

It was for the first time by men and knitting in the Arabian Peninsula and the Middle East. The goal is to create a texture that is sold by Arab traders. Sewing skills behind the end result is a carpet and then distributed to different parts of the world. Asia is the first known in Tibetan areas. In Europe became known in Spain and then to a port in the Mediterranean region. Next, the knowledge of tissue, and Spanish and then spread to other European regions. Gradually, due to European colonialism in different parts of the world, and extends these skills to the Americas, Africa and Asia. Knitting and crochet and distributed in Indonesia by the Dutch, so it is more commonly known as the hook (crochet) and Breien (points). At present activity of tissue, which was the work of men and women are in high demand.

 Knitting crochet and the difference
Knitting and crochet, and a similar but not identical. These activities are both linked topic, but using different techniques, and tools that provide a different result. In the English language, derived from the word of crochet and knitting, while the ligament of the word.
What is the difference between knitting and crochet? The first difference is the tool used is different. Knitting needles and accessories that are used when different crochet. So how is also different. Crochet all the time relating to more than sewing thread. Therefore, the final result will be different and crochet. The end result will be more rigid than crochet, because of the number of threads that link one more jab.

 Bringing the benefits of a hobby
Crochet and activity of some people to do as a hobby. But this activity is done as a hobby, also able to be profitable for companies that have the talent. Can be sold on the final results of the activities of knitting and crochet and to achieve financial benefits.
Another benefit is in terms of the health of body and mind. A study was conducted on the benefits of knitting and crochet and knit conclusion can also be done as a treatment for the exercise of patience, concentration and self control. Can be in addition to the activities of crochet and knitting to be done as an activity that can help in the healing process of chronic diseases, cancer, trauma brain, and children who suffer from attention deficit disorder, also known as ADHD, and conduct disorder is a disorder characterized by poor motivation and concentration and hyperactivity.