Paper Cup/ Mug - Tutorial

Here is another tutorial that we (me n the kids) 

practiced in the LBCI workshop last sunday. 

one can make pen stands out of this , but i use it as a gift box , 

I fill the cup with homemade chocolates and gift wrap it with transparent wrapper, and its ready!! 

So lets start ... 

U need ::

1. Card Paper (170- 220 gms ,is good)- any color (Could be patterned)

2. Scissors 

3.Pencil 

4.Ruler 

5.Ribbons 

6.Buttons

Procedure :

Notice the pictures and proceed -

[If ur paper is patterned , mark everything on the backside of the paper.]

-Cut out a rectangle 9 inches in width and 4.5 inches long , 

- on the lower end of the paper mark 1 inch,  2 Inches ,3inches and so on till 8inches. 

- Now from each point make a line going upwards about 1.2 inches. (See picture)

- Now from the top of the right side of the paper, go down and mark 3 inches 
- make a line from that point to the top of the 8 inch point we had marked earlier and cut on that line (See picture below to understand better.) 
-Now cut all the 1.2 inch lines (This will be our base)

- since my paper is Plain on both sides , i was able to choose what side is neater to be the outside of the cup , hence i flipped it.

- Now apply glue on the small 3 inch flap that u have , and roll the cup , and join it on the other end on the outer side.

-Now after the circular cup is made Glue the cuts of the bottom of the cup as shown.

-Cut out a pair of semicircles and glue them together for the handle , leave out little space on both ends of the semicircle to attach it to the cup. 

- Glue the handle on the cup

- lets Decorate now

Happy Crafting ! 

God bless :) :) 

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Japanese dolls- 2 (With sleeves)

This one is for all those who loved my Japanese paper doll tutorial earlier !

Here are another type of Japanese dolls , 

Its got sleeves and innovative hairstyles. 

I kept the sleeves to a half length

 but lot of other crafters use even longer sleeves than these

and believe me it sure looks g8.

I also added Some high umbrella like Collars , to make them look like Queens :) :) 

PS: Notice the hair :) its all pulled in the front with a bun on top.

This one's made with washi paper

don't u just love making these ? 

its pretty addictive :) 

Happy Crafting everyone!

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Sketchbook Dispatched !

I jus dispatched my sketchbook for the Sketchbook project 2011 ..... 

Oh i hate to say this but i already miss it too much !! 

The separation anxiety is huge and unless it reaches fine ..... 

i will be Moody :D (Laughing out loud) 

Here is a sneak peek - of my finished Sketchbook

 

I Hand printed a Red handmade sheet for the cover. The Dream big Painting (Smaller version) was Stitched on to the cover... made a window at the back to display the bar code  and stitched buttons on both sides to create a Ribbon wrap round lock.

All my fav stuff goes in there !

For everyone who is participating in this 

I wish u all the Luck !

And send ur books fast!!!!!! 

Happy sketching!!! 

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HAPPY NEW YEAR !

We welcome 2011 with open arms ! 

Lets hope this year is bigger and better than how it was last year ..... 

i really am happy to present to you a better , brighter Look of  LBC Ideas  

Hope you enjoy it !  God bless us all ! 

Here is what i painted recently !

The message is clear ..... 

DREAM BIG !! 

Once again HAPPY NEW YEAR 

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Workshop 3

Netted Flowers 

The lightbox creative Ideas Workshop3 

went very well 

We made a bunch of netted flowers :) 

very simple and colorful ! 

we just made it look like tiny arum lily :) 

I also used netted tree leaves - Peepal tree leaf dried 

here is a closer look ! 

HAPPY NEW YR!!!

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