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Paper Christmas Tree Ornament

This is one in a series of twelve paper ornaments I’m making this year, one a month so that when December rolls around, I won’t be surprised to discover I’ve done nothing about my wish to have a fully paper crafted Christmas Tree.

When it comes to Christmas tree lights, you are either on Team All White, or Team All The Colors. While both have their pros and cons, it’s rare you find someone who switches it up year to year.

We’ve always been Team All The Colors at SuzerSpace, and the bigger the bulb, the better.

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March 19, 2018 by suzer Holidays I made this In the Craft Room To Celebrate Using my Silhouette Cameo

Silk plant decorating

Quality silk plants are a bullet proof way to add greenery to your home | suzerspace

Disclosure: I received a silk plant to keep as part of a product review.

A couple of years ago I finally figured out the best way to stop killing houseplants was to stop buying them.

I know I’m not alone struggling to keep plants alive – I have good intentions, but most of my house windows face North, which isn’t good for sunlight, and the ones that do face good sun have furniture near them that isn’t suitable for supporting a plant.

Paper Cactus plants are cute, easy to make and require no maintenance.

PAPER CACTUS: EASY TO MAKE, EVEN EASIER TO TAKE CARE OF!

Paper succulents are fun to make, and while they do brighten the corner they live in, they are no substitute for the look of a real plant.

I was happy to hear from Commercial Silk, a leading designer, manufacturer and wholesale supplier of artificial trees and plants. Their website boasts an extensive list of plants that can be used in indoor or outdoor situations, and they have great photos and case studies to help architects and designers find exactly what they need for hotel, office, restaurant or other commercial projects. Continue reading…

March 12, 2018 by suzer Links and Things To Remember

Custom Paper Frame

Upgrade any artwork with a custom cut paper frame | suzerspace.com

I’ve recently starting dabbling in watercolors, and have made a bunch of small, cute little paintings.

They aren’t really worth framing. But stacking them on the kitchen table wasn’t really allowing me to enjoy them either.

So I’ve done what any good paper crafter would do – make my own!

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March 5, 2018 by suzer I made this In the Craft Room Using my Silhouette Cameo

Glitter Paper Snowflake Ornament

Start crafting now to have a Christmas tree full of handmade ornaments in December | suzerspace

EASY TO MAKE PAPER STRIP ORNAMENT

This is one in a series of twelve paper ornaments I’m making this year, one a month so that when December rolls around, I won’t be surprised to discover I’ve done nothing about my wish to have a fully paper crafted Christmas Tree.

I’ve mentioned before that I really like the look of glitter but I don’t like the aftermath (craftermath?). No matter how careful you are, glitter spreads throughout the house, appearing in unlikely places like the ice cube tray and your significant other’s toothbrush. Side note – he never appreciates it.

In the past, I’ve taken to using digital glitter backgrounds provided by some very generous designers.

But the other day, it occurred to me that I probably could make my own, especially if someone gave me the digital recipe, like the tutorial I found that time for gingerbread letters.

Sure enough, I found a really easy and straightforward tutorial. And now I can have glittery images, any color I want, just by choosing it in my Photoshop color picker.

Once I had the technique down, I knew instantly what I needed it for. Glittery Snowflake Ornaments for my tree!

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February 19, 2018 by suzer Freebies Holidays I made this In the Craft Room To Celebrate Using a Computer or iPad Using my Silhouette Cameo

Valentine Craft Roundup

Three great projects for Valentine's Day - faux watercolor, typographic heart garlands and a polka dot gift card holder | SuzerSpace.com

I’ve realized that every year I say I don’t decorate for Valentine’s Day, and then every year some craft comes around that I just have to try, and sure enough, I’ve decorated for the holiday.

This year, three projects made their way into my crafterday afternoons:

Faux watercolor cards. While technically not a Valentine’s Craft, I combined this technique with my favorite thing – a pun – to make a cheery card. This also let me work on my brush lettering and doodling challenges that I’m doing this year.

Faux watercolor and doodling create a punny Valentine's Card! | suzerspace.com This super cute garland tugged at my tyopography heart strings. The original post features a different technique; I used my Silhouette Cameo to cut out the large letter “U” to make my hearts. (It’s Helvetica Neu Bold Condensed if you are keeping score at home). Strung with red and white baker’s twine, it looks happy over my fireplace.