Sunday, February 7, 2010

Origami Paper Doll Bookmarks and a Braided Rim Basket! (My Crafty Resolution Update for January)

January was a great month! And, yes, I did keep up with my "Crafty Resolution" :-) Here's a bit of what I created...

I made Origami Paper Doll bookmarks. Loads of them, as once you get started the process is very addicting. (Yes, paper folding friends, I will have a tutorial posted soon!)


I also wove this amazing mini muffin basket! We had a basket weaving party at my Kumon Center, and my friends Nancy, Darlene, and Faith guided me in my efforts to make my first braided rim. Not bad for a first try, right? I love the rim and am excited to weave more baskets using this technique. By the way, this is one of Nancy's free patterns. It can be found here. Bonus: She has a video tutorial on weaving this mini muffin basket here.

On the subject of our basket weaving party... My potluck contribution was an Ambrosia Cake. It was four layers of fluffy, fruity goodness. The recipe will be posted this week. Stay tuned :-)

Hugs and blessings~

~~~Anne

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17 comments:

  1. Nancy at EmbroideryIt.comFebruary 7, 2010 at 11:23 AM

    Lovely basket!!! Let me say the cake was awesome. What pretty bookmarks. I like the paper that you used.
    Nancy

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  2. Juliana/A Hand Woven LifeFebruary 8, 2010 at 10:48 AM

    I sure am looking forward to the bookmark tutorial....those are super cute! I think your basket turned out awesome! The rim looks wonderful! Wish I had been there for some of that cake...guess I'll be anxiously awaiting the recipe for that, too!
    Julie

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  3. Margaret TFebruary 12, 2010 at 6:30 PM

    baskets are one of my most difficult struggles - simple fat weaving already drives me nuts!

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  4. AngieFebruary 12, 2010 at 8:01 PM

    I love the bookmarks!! They came out so cute! Haven't tried the weaving yet. Hope this year I can start this new hobby...

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  5. Margaret TFebruary 12, 2010 at 11:13 PM

    BTW, I forgot -

    GP again from swapbot... placed link at http://snailmailsurprise.blogspot.com/ already!

    enjoy swapping!

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2010 at 9:49 AM

    Your orogami bookmarks are really neat! This is homekeepingheather from swap-bot, I am now following your blog.

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  7. TR!LOFebruary 15, 2010 at 4:15 AM

    Swapbot partner TR!LO followed you!

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  8. UnknownFebruary 15, 2010 at 7:21 AM

    I have always wanted to try basket weaving, but am afraid it will lead to another addiction to a different craft supply! Your muffin basket is adorable.

    This is lullabye123 from Swap-Bot. We were paired in the Be My Blog Follower swap, but I am already following you!

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  9. VickyFebruary 15, 2010 at 9:15 AM

    Hey!
    I'm AliasLotte from swapbot.
    I adore the Japanese dolls. Beautiful. :)
    x

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  10. kimhoayFebruary 15, 2010 at 10:13 AM

    Hello! This is Kimhoay from swapbot (and blogger) I love your creations and look forward to your future posts! Your piggys are so cute! =]

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  11. LisaFebruary 15, 2010 at 3:15 PM

    Hi! This is gypsymouse from Swap-Bot. Those bookmarks are amazing!

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2010 at 9:18 AM

    Hi, I'm Liz (lizziefx) from Swap-Bot. You have a great blog!! Food, creativity and funny stories, I love it!!

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  13. SadieFebruary 18, 2010 at 12:07 PM

    Will be anxiously awaiting a tutorial!!

    Sadie@ nelliebugs-swaps.blogspot.com

    nelliebugsdotcom from swap-bot blogger swap

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  14. SadieFebruary 18, 2010 at 12:07 PM

    I'd love to trade links.. let me know if you're interested and I'll put yours up on my blog right away. :)

    Sadie@ nelliebugs-swaps.blogspot.com

    nelliebugsdotcom from swap-bot blogger swap

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  15. Monica CorwinFebruary 23, 2010 at 10:21 AM

    I can't wait to see your tutorial for the oragami bookmarks, I am having a bookmark day on my blog soon and would love to feature those. Thanks!

    Monica
    mojo09226 on swapbot

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  16. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2010 at 1:12 AM

    I love these bookmarks. I lived in Japan for three years, so they bring a lot of good memories. :)

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  17. AnonymousAugust 23, 2010 at 2:23 PM

    cool

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