Handmade gifts: 5 ideas to be inspired by this holiday

«Everyone needs at least a fun cushion at home«, says the student of Urban Architecture and Design Rhianna Mae Storey, who has created a welcoming crochet cushion. This tutorial only requires that you dominate a crochet point type: the Waffle point. Do not worry, it is very easy for beginners.» Actually this project occurred to me because I wanted a new almohad Stores, «says Storey.» Many of the projects I do are articles that I want to create for my space, and I am happy to share the process with everyone. «

To make a crochet cushion, you will need:

• Thread
• Crochet needle (served for your thread)
• Scissors
• Knit needle
• Wool for filling or an existing pillow
• Optional: Cardboard pieces for pom poms

Step 1: Weave two identical point patterns Waffle

«To start your crochet cushion, First you have to know what size you want to do«, says Storey. Then, chopped the front and the rear of the cushion.» I would recommend a thicker thread for your first project, since it would be faster to finish it, «he adds. Be sure to choose a needle that adapts to the thread you have chosen.

Step 2: sew the two pieces

Make sure leave a 10 centimeter hole Large enough to fit your hand, so you can fill the cushion without breaking the seams.

Step 3: Fill the cushion

Enter the wool or the type of filling you want until you achieve the desired fluffiness. Place all the filling you can and push it to the bottom of the cushionyou will make sure that it is well filled.

Step 4: Cage it

Sew the hole you have left open. A normal stitch will prevent the filling from opening and exposed.

Step 5: Add pompoms (optional)

Make pom poms with cardboard remains. To do this, wrap the cardboard with thread; The more thread you use, the more spongy the pompon will be. Then, click on the center and cut each end to make the fringes. You do them in each of the four corners of the cushion. This will add a fun touch to your project.

Paper snowflake

Don't look for more: A paper snowflake will be the star in your next gift exchange. Julie Story, based in Clearwater, Florida, was inspired by a Pinterest post and made her own. To start, you will need a book that can no longer be donated. «I discovered that bone pages gave the ornament one more appearance Vintagewhich is what I was looking for, «says Story.

To make a paper ornament, you will need:

• Ruler
• Feather
• Scissors
• Small elastic leagues
• Silicone gun
• Glue in spray
• Brilliantine
• Paper plate

Step 1: Cut the pages into strips

Cut the book pages vertically into two centimeter stripsusing the rule as a guide. Story recommends cutting several pages at the same time to make this step faster.

Step 2: Create the arms of snowflakes

Place the strips in layers and then make both ends touch. This will be the main loop. Repeat this process but do the next smaller loop. He continues in this way to create six other smaller loops that will embrace the main loop with three on each side, such as a branch. Ensure each tip of the snowflake with a small elastic league to keep it in place. Cut excess paper at the bottom. Repeat this step until you have created six tips of the snowflake.

Step 3: Create the center

Take a few layers of paper and firmly roll them out forming a cylinder to create the central circle of the snowflake. Use a small elastic league to keep it in place.

Step 5: Place your arms

Hot silicon glued the snowflake tips on the circle. An important detail: The hot glue can break the leagues. «I discovered that adding some glue and letting it cool slightly before pressing it in the center helped keep the leagues intact,» says Story.

Step 6: Add some shine

Spray the outer edges of the snowflake with glue in spray and cover them with shiny. Story recommends having a paper plate under the project to collect the excess shick. You can fold this dish to return the excess of brilliant to your container and reuse it in another project.

Woven coasters