the hole in the center of the paper). 4. Take a square piece of
paper even larger than the first and fold it as you did in Step
1. 5. Draw and cut a 1-inch outline around the edge. This is
easiest to do with paper that’s already folded, so you only have
to draw and cut 1 edge. 6. Cut out the same center part of the
page, but make the inner hole smaller than the original—you’ll
want it to show when you layer them together. 7. Continue with
this pattern. The minimum number of layers you should use
is 3. 8. To decorate the papers even more, continue to cut out
half circles in each layer of folded paper. 9. Glue all the layers
together, and let dry. 10. Hang the decoration on the branch by
the inner hole.
Sarah Goldschadt >>
How did you become so crafty?
I come from a creative family and was also Girl Scout for
many years!
What do you do when you are not crafting for Sweet Paul?
I work as a freelance graphic designer for print and
digital magazines.
3-D Paper Ornaments
YOU WILL NEED:
scissors
multi-colored card stock
glue stick
embroidery needle
embroidery thread
1. Cut 10 4-inch circles out of multi-colored card stock.
2. Fold circles in half. 3. Glue backs of 2 ornament halves
together. Repeat to make a 3-D ornament. 4. Thread
embroidery needle with a 9-inch piece of embroidery thread.
Poke needle through the top of ornament. 5. Bring thread ends
together and tie in a knot.
Paul Lowe >>
How did you become so crafty?
I grew up with 2 little old ladies whose only mission in life was to
make my life fun. We cooked, baked, and crafted all day long. In
my teens I made my own clothes. Since then I’ve been a florist,
and the last 20 years of my life I’ve been a food and prop stylist
and a crafter for magazines all over the world.
What do you do when you are not crafting for Sweet Paul?
When I’m not crafting then I do other things for Sweet Paul. I live
and breathe Sweet Paul.
Copper-Leafed Spoons
YOU WILL NEED:
wooden spoons, mine are from westelm.com
copper gilding sheets
glue for gilding
clean towel
small drill
copper wire
1. Cover the spoons with glue. 2. Following the instructions on
the box, cover the spoons with copper sheets. 3. Place them on
the towel and let them dry overnight. 4. Polish them gently and
remove excess gilding with a towel. 5. Make small holes on top
with a small drill and use copper wire as hangers.
