Anyone who creates tutorials to share knows it takes a long, long time. This one though, is the longest I have ever spent in the creation and preparation. Off and on for two months! Not everything worked out as you will soon see. I used a round paper puncher to cut out the grapefruit motif. […]
Gloria Uhler of Domestic-DivaOnline has always used aluminum sheets for her crafting projects. She and I, as well as a whole host of crafters have found aluminum easy to cut. Aluminum is silver tone and thus a cost effective alternative to silver. I love the contemporary style of her bails. The plain style is a […]
This tutorial uses ordinary paper punches. I will also include the alternative cutting tools and techniques you can use. However, if you are as wary as I am with such use of X-acto knives, here is what I do. I use a smooth edge can opener which cuts differently from conventional can openers. The blunt […]
Soda cans are inexpensive sources of metal for upcycled projects. The aluminum is also lightweight. Cue in thescientistformerlyknownNaegeli. He is a Swiss scientist with a creative streak. He shares a number of recycled soda can projects on his Youtube channel. Here are some of them. This first tutorial is on How to Make Star Ornaments. […]
