Natasha'ScrapbooKorner: DIY

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Monday, February 11, 2019

Layered Beaded Ribbon Lace Seam binding Tailed DIY Bow Tutorial

Hello, my friends,
Today I would like to share with you a step by step tutorial on how to make layered beaded ribbon/seam binding/lace tailed bow
Something like that...

Step 1. 18-inch ribbon (in this case seam binding); face ribbon wrong side up

Step 2. fold tails of ribbon on itself 4inch from both ends; crease

Step 3. mark 1.5 inches from the edge (do for both ends); sew or glue on the mark

Step 4. left the end of the folded ribbon fold on the mark of 3 inches from the edge

Step 5. fold the right side of folded ribbon away from you (about on 3-inch mark from the edge); your ribbon should be folded in a Z fold

Step 6. while holding layers in the center spread loops in all directions, like a star; secure layers by sewing or gluing; be sure tails of the ribbon will be on the same side

Step 7. take about 8 inches of beaded string; fold it in half and cross into “breast cancer” loop; glue to the #6

Step 8. take complimentary material about 10 inches (it can be lace, another shade of ribbon, sequin trim or all together); tie a simple bow with the same length of tails as at #6; glue on top of #7

Step 9. choose your final centerpiece; adhere to #8

Enjoy the final product...

Hope you like this tutorial and will visit our shop for the following items that was used in this project:
1. Seam -binding
2. Cotton Lace
3. Pearl trim
4. Sequin trim
5. Applique flower
6. Venice applique trim
7. Paper flowers
Thank you very much for stopping by and spending some time with me.
Hugs and Kisses,
XO-XO-XO

Saturday, December 1, 2018

Boho Decorative Christmas tree

Hello, my friends,
Today I would like to share with you a Christmas project a-la Boho style...
I purchased a decorative cone shape tree while thrifting in a local store. It had the lights inside already, which made this project even more bright, lol after you'll plug it in...

I had an idea to alter it, but what style? So many possibilities...
I followed suggestions of my friends from "bohodreams" closed group on Facebook... and decided to decorate this tree in Boho style.
All supplies for this project were purchased from Hobby Lobby and everything was on sale that day, which kind of told me that I am on the right path with the idea and all...
As suggested by bohoholics I needed to have larger flowers on the bottom of the tree and smaller size on the top, as if it would be a real growing tree...
I picked up three shades of two sized Natural Brilliance wild roses...

and trailing/cascading smaller flower branches in three shaded as well (for the topper)

Beaded and tassel trims from Hobby Lobby and tiny rose appliques trim are from NSK, black & white gathered ribbon from my stash, but I think it was a Hobby Lobby product as well...

Now that you know the products I was using, we can move onto the project itself...
The first step I played with the layering of trims and ribbon in order to achieve finished look...

After I was happy with layering, I loosely wrapped layered trims around the tree. I want to be sure I have enough length and even distribution between rows of wrapped trims...
So I wound up with 4 rows...
Started at the very bottom of the tree on the back (where the cord comes out), touched in loose ends od trims through the straw part of the cone to inside and secured it with a dab of hot glue... Later on, I added a bungle of leaves and flowers to give it natural finished look...

After securing the end of the trims I started wrapping of trims on the spiral securing trims in few spots here and there and keeping an eye on the even distance between rows.

Next step was evenly spreading roses along the edge of the spiral trims: considering color combos and size

And the last but not list important was the decoration of the top: challenging because of the tiny opening on top of the tree + ends of the trims + trailing floral sprays...

So in all my beautiful Boho Christmas Tree turned out absolutely amazing...
And when I plugged it in... it was the moment with a heavenly music and "ta-da" moment: absolutely fantastic!

Hope you liked this project and got some inspiration or ideas for your own home decor!
The best wishes + hugs & kisses,
Natasha

Saturday, September 8, 2018

Shabby Christmas in July Tiny Embellishments & Gift Wrapping

Hello, my friends!
This is the last project in this year serious "Shabby Christmas in July" one on one swap at NSK&Friends
We were supposed to make some embellishments to go with the rest of the items, so I made few decorative rosettes using Tim Holtz rosette die for the base and some embellishment elements.