Re-post from last year - still beautiful in its simplicity:
a birds nest for your table. Found here.
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Repost - 'cause this still make lots of sense...
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DIY Christmas Wood Ornament Tutorial
I like to make ornaments of natural materials like paper and wood. Here is an example made out of balsa wood. You just make your own design (or copy the one above) and then get to work according to the video below. This idea comes from ShonaStudio. Happy cutting!
WABI SABI Lisbeth Williams @ Williams Design
DIY Great Christmas Paper Ornament Tutorial
How about these awesome paper speres made out of old paper by rhymeswithmagicart? There is still time, if you are up to it. Find the detailed tutorial here.
WABI SABI Lisbeth Williams @ Williams Design
DIY: My Fav. Gift Wrapping ideas for Christmas
This weekend I'll wrap my Christmas gifts.
I found my inspiration here:
DIY Trendy Polygons ideas for your Christmas Decorations or Gift Wrapping
If you're into polygons, the web is full of sites and blogs with great instructions on how to make your own. I've collected some great gift packaging ideas here. Click on the links for details and how-to instructions.
Jag letade efter idéer till att göra egna paket till lite smågrejer jag skall sälja. Till min glädje hittade jag en hel rad finfina websidor och bloggar med utförliga beskrivningar på allt annat än fyrkantiga paket. Precis vad jag behöver. Nu är det bara att införskaffa lagom tjocka papper och börja experimentera. Gillar du geometriska former, finns det utmärkta beskrivningar online som detaljerat visar hur du kan göra egna pappersprismor att hänga i granen eller i fönstret. Kanske behöver du en ny liten väska för småsaker? Då finns det beskrivningar till det också. Lycka till! Idé & bild ovan t.v från save-on-crafts.
Bild ovan till höger och nedan: vik din egen pyramid i valfritt material och storlek. Bara att följa de enkla handledningarna från nicholeheady.
Praktiskt paket med mallar och beskrivningar på hur du kan göra egna pyramider och andra polygoner kan du köpa av etsysäljaren Field Guide Design. Nedan: vintage metallpyramider från Etsy.
Ovan: julpaket från polkadotprintsstudio.
WABI SABI Lisbeth Williams @ Williams Design
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DIY: White Christmas Paper Garland Tutorial
Don't like curtains? But still want something curtain-like to increase the cosy feel during winter? How about this clever idea - snowflakes on a string! Quite possible my favorite DIY....
It's a quite beautiful, yet simple DIY garland from the Swedish blog Mokkasin. It only takes a few minutes and everyone can do it. The result is stunning!! All you need is some white tissue paper, a scissor and a big needle, plus some nice, robust strings. How to do:
1. cut out small, "circular" pieces of the paper
2. make a pile of the papers circles, thick/thin enough to be able to press through with the needle and string.
3. add as many piles as you prefer on each string
4. carefully separate the papers to make the garland
5. hang them in the window and see them turn. Enjoy!
DIY ORIGAMI - Beautiful Paper Ornaments for Christmas
Looking for something new to decorate your home or office this Christmas? How about these origami decorations? As window dressing? Or Christmas tree decorations? All these beauties are by GoOrigami. If you plan do fold something like these beauties, I guess you have to start practicing NOW! I know I will.
Go here for lots and lots of inspiration.
DIY - Christmas decorations with a traditional feel
Ready for some Christmas decorations?
I am re-cycling a few popular DIY post from last year,
'cause I still like the idea of using natural materials
to give your home and work space a personal, relaxed and yet beautiful feel.
(Please click on images to go to the source . when known)
Dags för mitt första julinlägg - för dig som vill tagga ner på blinget
och dekorera med vad naturen erbjuder.
Slingriga grenar från trollhassel kan vara svåra att få tag på,
så varför inte plocka in och använda vanliga pinnar och grenar till vinterns projekt?
Ju enklare och knotigare grenar, desto bättre.
Ovan: trädekorationer gjorda av Andrea Brugi
(som jag tidigare bland annat skrivit om här).
Är inte sågen ditt favoritverktyg, pröva att göra något liknande kartong,
som du sedan målar i valfri färg, eller med tea om du föredrar en träliknande patinering.
Ovan 1. Om du har tillgång till en klädhängare av metall. Via
Ovan 2. Har du en rulle washitape kan du forma en julgran på fönstret
(tejpen är lätt att ta bort när julen är över). Via
Nedan: Laura Dawn Higgins säljer girlander med pappersgranar via sin etsy shop.
Kanske något att göra under en pysselkväll med kompisarna?
Vem har sagt att pepparkaksbaket bara leder till glöggtilltugg? Här några dekorationsförslag:
Ovan 1. pepparkaksformar i vackra band, via.
Nedan: ytterligare exempel på pinnar till årets juldekorationer.
Först en välgjord julstjärna, som kanske tar lite tid och pill att få så här snygg. Via.
... och två små "pinniga" dekorationer av Michele Made Me
Till sist: Kan en adventskalender bli snyggare eller smartare?
Förra årets favorit, funkar lika bra i år för oss som inte hann med...
Gjord av klädnypor av trä dekorerade med japansk washitape,
och med en origamivikt pappersstjärna som kronan på verket.
Idé och utförande: norska Stylizimo.
Gå till hennes fina blogg för instruktioner hur du fixar en egen.
Lycka till!
More DIY paper projects here.
WABI SABI Lisbeth Williams @ Williams Design
How to Celebrate Swedish Midsummer + a DIY flower garland
Friday, June 20, we celebrate Midsummer here in Sweden. I know it's the wrong night (the Summer Solstice is June 21 this year) but the authorities have decided that the official celebrations of Midsummer in Sweden is a Friday, so.... Happy Midsummer!
As usual we celebrate with lots of food, singing and dancing. Old and young, men and women - everyone sport a flower garland as they dance 'round the decorated Maypole. Want to get in the spirit? Check out this video Swedish Midsummer for Dummies:
As usual we celebrate with lots of food, singing and dancing. Old and young, men and women - everyone sport a flower garland as they dance 'round the decorated Maypole. Want to get in the spirit? Check out this video Swedish Midsummer for Dummies:
Our Midsummer is all about flowers.
Wild flowers in the Maypole and the wreaths.
Garden beauties decorate the dinner tables.
Hope you'll have a great weekend too!
Below is a description (in Swedish - hope Google can help out) on how to make your own Midsummer Wreath. (It's a repost from last year, but well worth repeating.)
1. Mät huvudets omkrets
2. Gör en stomme av hyfsat tjock ståltråd med samma omkrets som huvudet
3. Vira grön floratejp eller ett grönt band runt tråden
4. Plocka rikligt med blommor, vackra gräs & ax och gröna blad, som ger stadga åt kransen. (Undvik maskrosor som ger fläckar och kan klia.)
5. Klipp blomstjälkarna ganska korta
6. Bestäm hur "spretig" kransen skall vara och fäst blommor, blad med mera runt stommen med en tunn myrtentråd (finns i blomsteraffären. Bättre än garn som ofta går av. Bättre än ståltråd, som kan vara svår att hantera).
7. Håll kransen fräsch länge genom att duscha den med blomsprutan och lägg i en plastpåse i kylskåpet över natten.
Glad Midsommar!
A really cool & creative Christmas present for everyone Young at Heart
Looking for a really cool and unique present? Here is one! My blog friend Jenny Brandt over at dosfamily.com has made a really cool coloring book, based on her photographs of her kids, and traced by her graphic designer husband Jens. To make it all happen she is using crowdfunding, and if you like her idea and want to support her project, then pop over to Indiegogo and order your copy of her El Coloring Book Ridiculoso (which will be delivered worldwide in time for Christmas). Prices range from $10 to $150. If you just want to support her book project, you can donate $3. If you want a unique coloring book, based on you own photographs (!) then you pay $1000. Check out all the different items and prices here. If you prefer to read about this project in Swedish, please go here.
Alternative Christmas Shopping
Weather you like it or not - Christmas is fast approaching. So if you are planning to give away some cool DIY, time to get started! No time? Buy someone else's craft at affordable prices. Like these geometric containers above, made of recycled material by MegaMyers at Etsy. Or below the beautiful Danish craft found at the website Husflid. Please let us know of other great crafters you'd like to support, by commenting and linking below.
Living Green
My life is all about green spaces right now. I spend a lot of time in my garden. And think of ways to bring the greenery indoors, come autumn. How do you do it? Keep your indoors green during the cold seasons?
Above: amazing artwork by Mafalda Silva.
Click on the images for their sources
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