i wouldn't even attempt this

but there IS a tutorial here for paper plaiting from Elizabeth Moad


(pics from elizabeth's tutorial at folding trees)

a tutorial for a beautiful

pop up lotus card

(directions in russian AND english)

from the livejournal account of tekuila (pictures are from there as well)

(via folding trees)

i think EVERY kid made these

at one time or another. why not teach a kid YOU know

How To: Gum Wrappers Mom and Me (pic from the posting at the new new

(ht: whip up)

and check out her etsy shop too. cute stuff..........parallel botany

love 'em!

from sisi at my craft thingies

make your own cd cases!!!

well wouldn't these make wonderful wedding favors if you were making music cds for your guests? you could even print a picture of the couple getting hitched right on the paper you'll be folding. i LOVE the idea. thanks for sharing sisi!

(pic from my craft thingies)

(ht: folding trees)

let's make flexagons!

there are links at the makezine posting



wicked cool!

oh how lovely!

from little acorn we have a


a squirrely valentine cut out template (picture from little acorn as well)

please also visit her little acorn shop on etsy (nothing in the shop today, but who knows what tomorrow holds)

(ht: craftzine)

ohhhhhhhh i love them!

from duo fiberworks (pic from there too)

a window star tutorial


stop by their etsy store as well


(ht to whip up)

another papercraft 2009 calendar

for you to download and make! it's a wicked cool kal-09 of course!!!

(from cubeecraft - pic from there as well)
(hat tip to craftzine)

i'm giving some of my nieces and nephews

gift certificates. THIS is a great way to present them

gift card box from heather bailey (hello my name is heather) (pic from heather's site as well)
(found via craftzine)
lovely!