"To send a letter
is a good way to go somewhere
without
moving anything
moving anything
but
your heart."
- Phyllis Theroux
free poison dart frog Valentine courtesy the Denver Zoo
Dolly Dingle in the Pictorial Review, 1942
found on www.vintageimagecraft.com
Have you discovered Robert Sabuda yet?
He is my all-time favorite pop-up paper engineer!
He has a terrific website,
and he gives away LOTS of freebie patterns
to make your own pop-up cards!
He also has a store where you can purchase signed copies of his books,
and also limited run pop-up notecards.
After reading my blog, go check him out!!!
www.robertsabuda.com
tee hee
Here is a pop-up heart bear card from his site:
and here are the directions and patterns to print out:
For the exact directions, go to his site, and check out 'free patterns'.
He gives wonderful, detailed directions with lots of photos.
Here is a cute little bear card,
with a whole page of Valentine outfits!
I believe I got this from
www.origamibears.com
Sticking with my theme of
Paper Valentines
today, let's get some super Iris Folding going!
I find iris folding to be a great craft to do in front of the TV.
I can't just sit there, I always have to be doing something!
Here is a great, simple heart pattern:
www.bergkaarten.nl.ifg@yahoo.com
Ms. Bergkaarten has even numbered the strips for you.
Just follow the numbers around in a circle.
I would suggest that you pick 4 coordinating colors for the paper strips.
I usually mix solids and patterns,including dots.
The blank heart in the corner is for you to use to cut the opening in your card
(sometimes called an 'aperture')
where the iris folding will show on front.
Remember, you are laying your strips down on the
backside of the card!
For simple and easy iris folding directions, check out my blog on:
May 8, 2011
Here are a few more iris folding patterns that I have picked out
for Valentine's Day:
please note the personal use only
These patterns are for enjoyment
NOT re-sale!
I like this photo because it reminds you that when you are laying the strips down,
it will be reversed, when looking at the finished card.
You could easily make her into any princess simply by changing the colors.
Tweak the hair a bit too!
Here is a coach to go with the princess:
www.bergkaarten.nl
the finished coach with Cinderella
I think I would like to try it with an orange pumpkin coach,
with vine-y green wheels!
Here is a fun 'n easy pattern for an envelope.
Can't you just see rainbow hearts of all different sizes coming out of it?
pattern by Silvia Griffin, www.ifg@yahoo.com
Another heart, but a different pattern:
www.ifg@yahoogroups.com
Use only 3 different colors of strips for that one.
My last iris folding pattern for today:
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See you later!
inkspired
www.collagepaperpainting.etsy.com
www.inkspired.etsy.com
and now on pinterest too - kkloberdans!!
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'Time for Red and Gold'
original Collage Art Doll by inkspired
made from all recycled junk mail
www.collagepaperpainting.etsy.com
A Christmas wreath, you say?
Well, I see a pretty green wreath,
decorated with pink and red hearts!
The only thing that makes this pattern 'holiday'ish' is the aperture cut out.
If you modify it with a smooth edge,
you have just a plain round wreath!
After finishing your iris folding, put a dab of glue on any number of little hearts
and glue on top of the wreath, as you desire.
Fancier?
Also, or instead of, glue on red beads of different sizes.
I would add a gold thread bow or 3 somewhere too,
just so it doesn't look Christmas-y.
Want it easier?
Just add heart stickers instead of the beads or paper add-ons!
voila!
free printable valentine courtesy of the Denver Zoo
In keeping with my 'paper' theme today,
here is another cute paper doll
for you to print and cut out with your favorite paper doll friend!
This is a paper doll set by Charles Ventura.
I found it at:
www.marlendy.wordpress.com
I find it much easier to color before you cut it out!!
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Here's my last one for today -
another goodie from marlendy's site
See you later!
inkspired
www.collagepaperpainting.etsy.com
www.inkspired.etsy.com
and now on pinterest too - kkloberdans!!
original Collage Art Doll by inkspired
made from all recycled junk mail
www.collagepaperpainting.etsy.com