Bows in a Row

How fun is this? Bows from computer paper, magazines and wrapping paper.

Kirigami which is origami until you pull out your scissors. If you go to all the trouble of buying a gift why not wrap it with bow accents that make you look like you worked all day on the wrapping?

Here's the original DIY post from Helen Made. It's a bit cryptic and she's really touchy about copyright but you can make it your own. The one thing I suggest is when making cuts to the paper after the sink fold is to make sure you cut the centre of the fold on all four sides and do not cut all the way to the peak. Leave a little wiggle room so that you can adjust the cut for the next steps. Otherwise, the centre of the bow falls apart.

Happy Earth Day - Upscale a Bracelet

It's so delicate the earth. From afar a jewel in a sea of black. Up close we know our stewardship has not supported the next generation.

And so here's my tiny contribution to reusing, recycling and just having fun that you can change up given your outfit.

No need for a DIY tutorial just take a silicone bracelet and some jute twine and wrap around the bracelet and tie a knot at each end.

There are some really pretty baker's twine colours over at Omiyage that you could use too!

Happy Earth Day and welcome to spring the rest of Canada!