DIY Curtain Holder

 Random acts of boredom would definitely result to something wonderful. This time it was a DIY project. I have a pleasant-looking bedskirt that was too short for my queen-sized bed. I thought of making table runners as giveaways for the Holidays which is coming real soon. But my curtain bothered all the time most especially when it gets windy and crazy. I only had snips of ribbons to tie my curtains with. So, one day, I decided to just cut it long and wide and make some curtain holders. 

Not bad right?

My trusty friend. A very cheap and affordable find from Lazada. Ill be posting some DIY projects soon which I made with Ming Hui. 

Close-up look at the finished product. 

Pretty in Pastels - The Envelope Edition.

Who doesn't love Pastels? Every little girl or even a lady in her 80's would still find it dainty all the time. I made envelopes out of boredom and finally am so pleased with the finished product. Try it and trust me, your day will turn out bright and wonderful! 

The power tools that you'll ever need. 

To get the template exactly like mine please click here

Or you can also use the above template which works perfectly the same.

Try to visit this blog too for many more lovely envelope patterns and templates: 

http://melstampz.blogspot.com

1. You will need a template or an envelope pattern that you can get online or you can simply make yourself. Trace the outline along your chosen colored construction paper or any sturdy paper for your envelope. Cut along the traced line and fold all the edges leaving the top area in place and seal them all together using a glue stick or a double sided tape. This will now resemble an open envelope. 

Remember the Trusty Paper Bag from my previous post? Well, this still came handy. They look so pretty and classy when paired with neutral colors. Reuse and Recycle. 

2. Take a piece of the beautiful pattern from the paper bag and cut along an approximate size that can fit into the envelope and make some steady measurements to create a liner. 

3. Assemble the liner and the envelope and this is what you will get. 

How pleasant-looking can these liners be? They all look so colorful and yummy. The liners used on this envelopes are actually scrapbooking paper given by my childhood friend, Jojo. 

I made a few liners in solid colors as well. You can go as wild as your imagination can ever be. Note that these liners are all recycled gift wrapping papers I used last year for our wedding give-aways. There are so many beautiful inspirations from recycled materials.

Have a lovely weekend!

Only Words.

These are a few of the oh-so-many bookmarks I’ve made over the past few months.  I cannot wait to make a lot more.

My main inspiration for this design is basically circles and spheres.

Have a lovely crafting day!

Floral Envelopes.

With all my bookmarks and other knick-knacks on hand, I finally decided to create a nice packet for them essentially for gift giving and others.

I plan to give all my cousins and nieces a piece or two of my handmade bookmarks so as to inspire them with school or even just to remind them of me while reading a book on a hot summer day.

All you ever need is a nice gift wrapper and your power tools (scissors, ruler, pencil, glue stick or a double sided tape) and a pattern for the envelopes that you will be crafting. I made an outline to house the size of my lovelies. You can also find envelope patterns and templates online but it is always nice to create something on your own, it gives you a sense of fulfillment afterwards.

If only there was a decent craft store in our city with lots of pretty things, I can make more of these envelopes. These wrappers are from Cebu and Tacloban. Hoping to make some more soon. Please let me know if you want a template like mine. I can send you a scanned document for stress-free cutting purposes.

Have a nice day!

Pretty in Pastels.

Who doesn't love this Color Palette? It reminds you of Cotton Candy and Bubble Gum. 

My favorite Martha Stewart punchers and my crafting gadgets all  came in handy as I was making these pretty and dainty bookmarks a few weeks ago. And again, I am not marketing them as they are not for sale(Although my Mama has already told me to consider it). I usually hand it out to cousins, nieces and friends who come by and visit me at home. 

The memories of my childhood slowly catches my eye. I can vividly remember the birthday parties with all the food carts all lined-up in its colorful glory. There was a Cotton Candy cart with plastic buntings on top, then there was this fish ball cart and lastly the Dirty Ice Cream cart all colorful and bright. At the end of the buffet line are the give-aways all piled up waiting to be distributed by the birthday celebrant. Inside it were a mix of all the good things. All the Big Boys, the Frutellas, Wafer Sticks, Smarties Chocolate Candies, Nips, Cloud-9, Hiro and so much more. All bright and beautiful things. 

Pretty in Pastels is inspired by the Kiddie Parties back then when I was a kid. And ultimately, by the Cotton Candies and Bubble Gum madness. 

I love Blue.

All things bright and beautiful.

Blue, Pink and Simply White.

Pink and Lavander.

Pink and Simply White.

Lavender and Simply White.

When life throws you a lemony yellow...

The actual size of the Pink and Blue Bookmark. 

Do traces of your childhood memory inspire you to do lovely things?