Once I learned how to make Oragami dresses from scrapbook paper, I was hooked! They are so sweet, I just want to wear them. :)
I started out by making a dress necklace for a friend's little girl on her birthday. Then I made one for myself, now I'm making them in all the colors and patterns in sight!
You will need:
1 Sheet Scrapbook Paper
Jewelry Wire
1 Split Ring
25" Necklace Chain with Findings
Wire Cutters
Hot Glue
Scissors
Pencil
Tape Measure or Ruler
Clear Gloss Sealer
1. Cut out two 2" squares of scrapbook paper. Make sure your paper is thin and not cardstock. Also, a small pattern works best since the dress will be so tiny. :)
3. With the remaining square patterned side down, trace the dress outline onto it.
4. Cut out the dress outline.
5. Snip a 3" piece of jewelry wire. Feed it through the split ring and tie a knot.
6. With the 2 ends of the wire together, hot glue the ring to back of the dress. Allow the ring to pop out the top of the dress.
7. Glue the dress backing you cut out to the dress to cover the ring and wire. I used Modge Podge to make sure the backing was sealed right to the edges of the dress.
8. When you flip the dress over, if any white from the backing shows, trim it off.
9. Place the dress charm on a piece of cardboard or newspaper and spray it with glossy sealer in a well ventilated area. I gave mine 2 coats front and back.
10. Feed your dress charm through a chain and its ready to wear!
Wes and I have made a habit of going on mid day dates during the week because of his work schedule. Lately they have involved a sugar fix and outdoors. Since we are saving for some big things like a HOUSE, we try to think of things to do for free or little money. :)
This week,
Sprouts had these pretty bottles of sparkling lemonade for $2.99. Donuts and lemonade make a pretty good time!