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Category: inspiration
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Why everyone should celebrate Galentines day
Have you heard of Galentines day? I can’t believe I only just found out about it and it’s absolutely the best idea ever! So in case you’re as clueless as I was, here’s the low-down… What exactly is Galentines day? Galentines day was created by Leslie Knope. It takes place on February 13th (the day…
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10 creative Christmas gift wrapping ideas to wow your friends!
It’s easy to get stuck in a gift-wrap rut, using the same papers and technique every time, making the job monotonous and dreary. However, we have 10 fantastic creative Christmas gift wrapping ideas to share with you today which will keep the task fresh and exciting! 10 creative Christmas gift wrapping ideas to wow your…
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Mini DIY pick up sticks game
This mini DIY pick up sticks game is so easy and quick to make using just toothpicks and washi tape. It’s great to take on holiday because it’s travel sized and would make a cute handmade stocking filler. What you need to make a mini DIY pick up sticks game A box of toothpicks Some…
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The cutest mini washi tape pumpkins
This week has been super busy, but we’ve still found time to make these easy peasy pretty washi tape pumpkins. What you need to make mini washi tape pumpkins: mini pumpkins (these are called munchkins) matt paint (we used a Farrow & Ball test pot, but chalk paint would also work brilliantly) a paintbrush assorted…
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Paper cutting for absolute beginners
Paper cutting for absolute beginners by Paper Scissors Rock I’m delighted to have super-talented paper cutter, Sam from Paper Scissors Rock guest-posting at The Paperdashery about paper cutting. Just take a look at her amazing skills below… Wow! Trial & error… This is by no means a ‘how to’ guide. Paper cutting, like all other…
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Washi tape envelope art
One of my wonderful postcard penpals, Helga (@loveualatte on Instagram) totally inspired me with her easy washi tape envelope art. She very kindly gave me permission to share it with you here. Thanks Helga! Of course it looks great on happy mail, but would work equally well for scrapbooking or embellishments. Easy washi tape envelope…
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How to make an origami hummingbird
Origami Hummingbird Tutorial Earlier this week I learnt how to make this gorgeous paper origami hummingbird by following a video tutorial by Trahu DIY. YouTube is great for learning how to make new origami models – I find it so much easier to follow along by watching a step-by-step video than trying to figure out…
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Four fantastic ways to use colourful tape!
Colourful tape: 4 fabulous ideas Do you love bright colourful tape, but wonder how to use it..? Don’t worry – the ideas are endless! We love discovering new ways to use our lovely washi tapes. Here are four more fantastic ideas to inspire you. Jazz up some clothes pegs with colourful tape and use them…
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How to be kind: simple ways to spread happiness…
How to be kind Don’t you just love small kindnesses? I love it when someone makes me a cup of tea, tells me they think my shoes are awesome, or offers me their magazine on the train. Those small things can turn a pretty mediocre day into a good one. And if you’re having a…
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Snail Mail Journal
Snail Mail Journal I am in love with this gorgeous snail mail journal idea from Naoko (Japan-based creative happy-mailer @writes_sends) on Instagram… She says: “My hobonichi [planner] is now the snailmail journal. I keep a record of the incoming mails and put some little bits from my penpals. Love it to fill the pages with…
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Awesome snail mail Instagram accounts to follow
Awesome snail mail Instagram accounts to follow Instagram is our favourite form of social media. We follow most gorgeous and inspirational snail mail accounts and the images they post make us want to send better, more beautiful, happy mail! We’ve put together a list of some of our best-loved Instagram accounts below, along with their…