Inchie pendant/clip !

Hey there, new project today is an Inchie pendant/ clip meaning it can be either or both....
Okay what you need is shown in the first photo it is basically general craft stuff as always, paper, tools and embellishments, you won't need a lot as it's very little !


1. From a sheet of 12 x 12 scrapbook paper cut two 1 inch high strips, mark each inch with a tiny dash and then fold concertina style and glue the two strips together to make one long strip.


2. Cover two 1 inch cardboard/chipboard squares and decorate.

3. On the inside of one of the squares glue down a piece of ribbon approx 6 inches long in the centre ( this will tie the book together)

4. Glue each end of the strip to the insides of the covers and tie the ribbon around the front to keep bound.

5. You can decorate the inside pages however you like with miniature photos etc....GO WILD ! and make loads.


6. Now you can glue a wooden peg to the back so that you can peg this on to books note boards etc etc or you can make a hole in the top of the back cover, add a jump ring and then a piece of cord, ribbon or a chain and wear as a pendant on a necklace or make loads and have on a bracelet !

ATC house template

Sorry it's been so long but my scanner just won't play ball so I have photographed my template please excuse the spilt tea stains !
Most of the measurements are in inches but where the size was quite small I have used centimetres, make sure that the scored sides when folded are on the outside, use brown gummed parcel tape and leave to dry before painting or covering or if you are super confident and have a really strong glue you can glue them edge to edge and hold till dry !
If you can't quite make out the sizes double click on the photo and it will go to it's original size on another window !
I have also forgotten to add the measurement of the triangle, from the 3 inch wall height it is a further 3 cms then the line for the fold of the roof...

Sugar edge decorations

From my blog I have put a short 'how to' make here for the coloured ruff hanging decorations.

You will need:
cardstock or decorative papers
selection of paper punches
decorative edged scissors
glue
string
embellishments
glitter
needle and thread
coloured crepe paper/ streamers

1. Firstly Cut a length of crepe paper roughly 2 inches wide and 1 metre long and cut one of the long sides with the decorative edge scissors.

2. Using the needle and thread use a loose tacking stitch on the straight edge the push all the paper to the anchored stitch ( the first stitch) and pull into a circle and stitch both edges together.

3. Dab some glue along the outside edge of the ruff and then shake over glitter, leave all to dry.

4. While they are drying punch out circles from the papers and cardstock and embellish how you like just make sure to make 2 for each ruff so one goes on each side.
Also cut lengths of string and knot into a loop to hang decorations by.

5. When dry glue both embellished circle pieces one to each side but don't forget to lay a knotted loop to one side of the decoration before gluing a side on.

Hang up and make as many as you like :)


Don't forget you can change all the colours and materials and make some really lovely ones for any occasion or just to decorate your room or even for easter ....

Colourful paper bunting/banner !

Hey there sorry I haven't updated for a while but I have had computer and software problems not to mention the internet but anyway, I am showing you here how I made this colourful Princess banner great for a room decoration or a party decoration, if you do have a go I would love you to leave a comment for me to have a look at it or I could even add it to the blog here as well as a link to your blog !

What you need to make a 10 flag banner !

1 piece of 12 x 12 scrapbook paper
selection of colourful crepe paper/ streamers
chipboard letters or any large ones you like
flat back crystals x10
assorted coloured fibers and wool or ribbon
coloured cardstock
needle and thread
eyelets and tool

General tools,
cutting mat
craft knife
ruler
pencil
hot glue gun ( not a necessity I love it because it dries quickly)
scalloped scissors
white and black pens
Decorative medium circle punch with or without scalloped edge


You have 10 flags to make the word princess and a spare at each end for crown chipboards etc but obviously you can put whatever you want on or as many flags as you like, just remember to put the flags in the right order to get the correct spelling :)

1. Take the 12 x 12 paper and draw a line across the middle (on the back !)
then mark across the top and bottom 4 inch intervals so you get 3 sections, then find the middle of each section and mark it on the line you first drew in the middle then draw lines to make up all 10 flags ( see my photo to see what I mean)


2.add any extra 2d decoration to the paper flags such as drawing stamping or writing for the background, I have drawn a border in white pen.


3. Punch out 10 circles in coloured cardstock and decorate with chipboard letters, pens etc

4. Cut crepe paper into strips of about 1 metre long and 2 inches wide using scalloped edge scissors, then using a loose tacking stitch sew the straight edge making sure to anchor the cotton to the corner with a few stitches and then push the paper to the end of the cottonand sew corners together to form a rosette and the cut off thread and glue loose edges together. make 10.




5. Glue the decorated punched circles to the middle of the rosette and the glue that to the flag.



6. punch holes and attach eyelets to each corner of the flags, then tie together with the coloured fibers, wool, ribbon etc and add crystals to the ends !!!!!!!!!!!!

Then have a party with all your princessy friends !

ATC House

Hello, so here it is my first post how to make an ATC house ... now be patient with me, I am posting how to make pics and instructions but I can't post the template yet as I haven't figured out how to so I may have to add it tomorrow :)

What you need.

1. Scissors
2. Craft mat and knife
3. Thin to medium plain cardboard (chipboard may be too thick)
4. Gummed brown paper tape (art shops have this for use in holding watercolour paper to boards)
5. Selection of paints, papers embellishments and anything else you want.6. Other various tools i.e, paint brushes etc..

Step 1.
Using the soon to be added template, draw around using a fine pen or pencil marking off the lines that you need to match up to draw a folding point as the template will cover this.
Accurately cut out the house using a craft knife for a better finish as card does not bend well under the pressure of scissors. Lightly score the fold lines between each side with a knife.

Step 2.
Fold the house up and using the gummed tape lightly wash with a wet paintbrush or your finger and stick all the open edges together and leave to dray making sure the house looks straight, you may need to bend it before you leave to dry into the right position.


Tip..Do NOT get the tape too wet as it will not stick properly and will soak the cardboard ending in a sad looking soggy mess... :(

Step 3.
Paint house or cover, whatever you want to do and leave to dry.

Step 4.
Add embellishments, more paper, drawing, and even a base to add to stability and chipboard pieces.
Please note you can try to paint and embellish the house before you assemble it but it may be too difficult to fold up when paper etc has been glued on and paint may crack !

Step 5.
Have a go and let us know how you got on and I would love to post your finished pictures on here showing everyone's great work....

Yes this is a different house to the one I showed originally but it is the same template and I had already made that house before I had the idea for this blog and I didn't want to make two the same !

New Blog for 2009 !

Hello, I am 'Little Miss Crafty' aka Juliet and I have started this blog specifically for displaying projects and crafts and how to make them. I will have photo stills and video hopefully for some projects if I can work out how to make things and film at the same time ! But I hope that lots of people will be interested in this blog and the things I make so if you are please join the 'followers' or leave me a comment so I know that there are people watching.

Here are a couple of projects that I will post the instructions to if I get enough people interested I may add templates to print off or download with instructions too.

The projects will be all sorts of crafts and artwork and all sorts of media from altered art, collage, mixed media, shabby chic, vintage, retro etc, I will also add journal pages and notes as I am so into this at the moment.

I will also add other artists work on the blog who have had a go at the projects and tell me about it.

So here are the first projects, I thought I would start will small simple and fun to make...

An ATC house holder
An ATC case
and a 3d journal ATC