Jan's Things

Monday, May 9, 2011

A Clown Doll using the Kusudama folding method..........

I made this origami sitting clown doll for my sister's birthday in place of a card.

It was really a fun project. I think it turned out cute.

He's made using the Kududama method of folding.

I used two complimentary pattered papers for the arms, legs, hat & body. I used solid red paper for the collar & a small piece of solid yellow for the hair. There are little pom poms for the hat, hands & feet. The only other needed supplies are glue, a needle & thread, a couple of toothpicks and a pipecleaner.

The head is a wooden bead.

At the bottom of this page is a link to a wonderful tutorial for making this doll.

I submitted my clown doll to the following challenges:

Pile It On -- CHALLENGE #19 -- Funny Bone

Charisma Cardz Challenge -- No cards allowed.

PaperPlay Challenges -- Show us your Style

Scrappy Frogs Challenge Blog -- Anything goes

The Shabby Tea Room -- 'Ruffled Up'

Divas by design -- Our first challenge Anything goes!

One Stop Craft Challenge -- Birthdays

Here is a link to a YouTube video that is a great tutorial for making this clown doll. I made a couple of minor changes when I made my doll but for the most part followed the tutorial.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Monday, February 28, 2011

In memory of Terri.........

My closest friend of 20 years passed away unexpectedly in August of 2009. I miss her terribly & think of her daily.

This scrapbook page is in memory of all the fun we had over many, many years while we were raising our kids together.

We had gone to the Renaissance Faire the weekend before her passing.

I miss you, Terri.

I've submitted Terri's page to the following challenges.

Allsorts Challenge Blog -- Make your own flowers

Paper Play Challenges -- Let's get sentimental

One Stop Craft Challenge -- Spring Flowers

Totally Gorjuss -- Black & one other color

Crafty Cats Weekly Challenge -- friendship

Paper Romance - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by.

3-D Origami Fairy

I made this 3-D origami fairy for my step-daughter, Jessica. She collects fairies and I thought this would be something unique for her.

Jessica's favorite color is purple.

To see my oriental origami dolls & for a link to a great tutorial, please visit HERE.

My 3-D Origami dolls........

I wanted to find something different & fun to make for my brother & sister-in-law for their birthdays. Something special. My sister-in-law is a beautiful Japanese lady. They have decorated their lovely apartment with an oriental flavor. I wanted to find something that would fit in with their style and taste.