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Stitching & Crafting Room:  PAPER SNOW FLAKES  |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
 Posted - Nov 30 2006 : 11:33:21 AM
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What is the best way to fold paper to make nice snow flakes, and what is the best kind of paper? My Grand daughters in kindergarden make better ones then I do.
NANCY JO
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
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GaiasRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2552 Posts
Tasha-Rose
St. Paul
Minnesota
2552 Posts |
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Beemoosie
True Blue Farmgirl
2077 Posts
Bonnie
New York
USA
2077 Posts |
Posted - Nov 30 2006 : 11:50:58 AM
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You know, I have realized, Tasha is the google QUEEN!!!! Hehe
xo
Bonnie
...she is far more precious than jewels and her value is far above rubies or pearls.
Prov 31:10
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GaiasRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2552 Posts
Tasha-Rose
St. Paul
Minnesota
2552 Posts |
Posted - Nov 30 2006 : 12:15:34 PM
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:D
I love google....Grace has a stuffed animal who is this purple ape looking monster thing....she named him Google. LOL.
I hae made three paper snow flakes now....When nap time is over, that will be our project today! Thanks Nancy for the inspiration!
~*~Brightest Blessings~*~
Tasha-Rose
blogs: http://gaiarose.wordpress.com
http://frugalwitch.wordpress.com |
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
6948 Posts |
Posted - Nov 30 2006 : 12:22:55 PM
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Nancy Jo,
we have a lovely paper snowflake pattern that is quite unique in the latest issue of Small Town Living.
I made two large versions of it using various Christmas print scrapbook papers...and it was very easy but turned out quite lovely looking. You can adjust the size of the paper as needed.
Check it out at
www.stliving.net
~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~ |
Edited by - Tina Michelle on Nov 30 2006 12:23:49 PM |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
Posted - Nov 30 2006 : 12:38:46 PM
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Thankyou you all, and Tina your new Issue is really nice, love looking at it.
NANCY JO
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
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peapodjane
True Blue Farmgirl
127 Posts
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Posted - Nov 30 2006 : 1:57:56 PM
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Hi,
Of the ways to make a snowflake that I have tried, I have found that the
instructions in "Mrs. Sharp's Traditions" by Sylvia Ban Brethnach to give me the best results. It is simple, and you start with a hexagon. I want to try some of the sites that others here have recommended also.
Good Luck!
peapodjane |
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
4813 Posts |
Posted - Nov 30 2006 : 2:30:07 PM
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Take computer paper and fold it diagonal to make a square and trim off excess. Fold folded edges of the square digonally toward the center making a smaller square. Fold edges in to center again making a triangle. Fold triangle in half at the crease and cut excess off of the bottom. Start cutting paper now for the flake. I'll try to post some photos on my blog tonight. I'll let you know when I do.
Jewelry, art, baskets, etc.
www.willowtreecreek.com |
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GaiasRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2552 Posts
Tasha-Rose
St. Paul
Minnesota
2552 Posts |
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Marybeth
True Blue Farmgirl
6418 Posts
Mary Beth
Stanwood
Wa 98292
USA
6418 Posts |
Posted - Nov 30 2006 : 3:30:52 PM
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Thanks Julie for the fun and easy way to make snow flakes. Now I have little bits of paper all over the floor.
Great snowflakes, Tasha and tell Grace she is a wonderful artist. MB
www.strawberryhillsfarm.blogspot.com
"Life may not be the party we hoped for...but while we are here we might as well dance!" |
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suzyhomemaker
True Blue Farmgirl
806 Posts
Clare
Tyler Hill
PA
USA
806 Posts |
Posted - Nov 30 2006 : 5:43:21 PM
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This is a great posting. I love the snowflakes, Tasha. They are so lovely. I can't wait to try this with my kids.
Country girl in NE PA |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
Posted - Nov 30 2006 : 11:41:30 PM
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Tasha, you don't want to see mine, I guess I'am not very good at following instructions, but yours sure are nice.
NANCY JO
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
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Nance in France
True Blue Farmgirl
1438 Posts
Nancy
St. Laurent de la Salanque
France
1438 Posts |
Posted - Dec 02 2006 : 1:25:19 PM
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| Tasha, those snowflakes are BEAUTIFUL!!!! And I am really digging that picture of Santa and the reindeer! You go, girl! Nance |
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GaiasRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2552 Posts
Tasha-Rose
St. Paul
Minnesota
2552 Posts |
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
4813 Posts |
Posted - Dec 02 2006 : 7:02:08 PM
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I put a tutorial on my blog at my website.
Jewelry, art, baskets, etc.
www.willowtreecreek.com |
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
3579 Posts |
Posted - Dec 02 2006 : 8:59:29 PM
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Tasha! Those are just lovely - so is the artwork - and anatomically correct !!! My favorite snowflake site (from the Google list, of course!) is [www.papersnowflakes.com]. Talk about some great patterns...
XOXO, Libbie
"Nothing is worth more than this day." - Goethe |
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katie-ell
True Blue Farmgirl
1818 Posts
Katie
Illinois
1818 Posts |
Posted - Dec 03 2006 : 08:38:42 AM
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Tina -- We (my sis and I) had a great time making those huge dimensional snowflakes at my kitchen table this morning! But...we have a question: After you join three parts together and staple, and then the other three parts are stapled, do you then staple in the center when joining the two sets of three together? It seems like we need something to hold the center together.
We've done two already, using 5" squares, and they are just lovely! We made them out of plain white paper, and may add some glittery dots here and there using glitter glue. The possibilities / variations are endless -- you really got our creative juices flowing -- Thanks! |
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newheart
True Blue Farmgirl
471 Posts
Margie
Owings Mills
Maryland
USA
471 Posts |
Posted - Dec 03 2006 : 09:21:34 AM
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Nancy Jo; I am right there with you on paper snow flakes.. Mine just turned out to be lots of little snippets all over the table, and nothing hooked together.......I tried all the web sites Tasha sent out, but evidently I am miss that brain cell that "makes paper snowflakes.......but I am going to keep on trying....just got three packages of white paper at Office supply store....Ho Ho and away we go.....
margie
Love of friends and family makes the world go round..and always a little Chocolate.
margie
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
Posted - Dec 03 2006 : 09:37:44 AM
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Margie,
Good I'am not the only one, thought I was. Let me know if you master the papaer snow flake.
NANCY JO
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
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Terre
True Blue Farmgirl
97 Posts
Indiana
USA
97 Posts |
Posted - Dec 03 2006 : 1:20:58 PM
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These look like alot of fun. I'll have to do some with my granddaughter.
Be true in heart. |
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GaiasRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2552 Posts
Tasha-Rose
St. Paul
Minnesota
2552 Posts |
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
6948 Posts
Tina
sunshine state
FL
USA
6948 Posts |
Posted - Dec 03 2006 : 9:03:42 PM
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Hi Katie,
We did find that we had to staple them in the center to hold them better.
So about 2 staples in the center should do the trick.
We used various colors of christmas prints scrapbook papers to make them.
Have fun. It gets addictive. ;0)
~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~ |
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newheart
True Blue Farmgirl
471 Posts
Margie
Owings Mills
Maryland
USA
471 Posts |
Posted - Dec 04 2006 : 04:04:14 AM
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Nancy Jo, maybe you and I could go Tasha's house one day and she could show you and I how to do this...I could bring my "covered dish along for lunch....
newheart
Margie
Love of friends and family makes the world go round..and always a little Chocolate.
margie
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junebug
True Blue Farmgirl
2421 Posts
Sue
West Plains,
Mo.
USA
2421 Posts |
Posted - Dec 04 2006 : 04:55:39 AM
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Tasha, all your snowflakes are just wonderful!! Thanks girls for the links, I now know a new project for my grand daughter and I!! Thanks, I can't wait to make them! Oh, and check out my herbalfarmstead blog for directions for natural snowflakes made out of Queen Annes lace. I'll be posting pics of the finished ones soon. Love this post!
Visit me at my blogs:
www.countrypleasures.blogspot.com
www.herbalfarmstead.blogspot.com
And my new food blog at: www.homesteadblogger.com/gardencafe
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GaiasRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2552 Posts
Tasha-Rose
St. Paul
Minnesota
2552 Posts |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
9093 Posts |
Posted - Dec 04 2006 : 07:14:20 AM
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Good idea Margie, and Thankyou Tasha for the OK on this idea. I'll bring a loaf of home baked bread to go with that covered dish. Of course I will have to find someone to bake it first, but not a problem.
NANCY JO
www.Nancy-Jo.blogspot.com |
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