Posted By: Alyx on January 24th, 2012
Here’s a easy ornament for Valentine’s
Continue reading >>“Two Hearts” Kimekomi Ornament Video
Posted By: Alyx on August 10th, 2011
Several weeks ago I posted my “Flower Garden” Kimekomi Orament Video which showed you how you can create interesting kimekomi designs with the temari combination 8 division. These combination divisions are not just reserved for temari and kimekomi ornaments. You can also create great sequins and glitter ornaments.
Tools & Materials Needed:
ballpoint pen
tape measure
glue
drafting
Continue reading >>Combination 8 Glitter Ornament
Posted By: Alyx on June 8th, 2011
This week inspiration struck when I stumbled upon a sale in the gift wrap section of some random store I was walking through. I found this cute fuzzy blue metallic slightly elastic cord. It gives a fun texture to a very simple kimekomi ball. The gift wrap aisle is always a great
Continue reading >>Blue Fuzzies Video
Posted By: Alyx on January 31st, 2011
Here’s another design from Suess and Hewitt’s book Japanese Kimekomi.
I added the sequins, beads and bow to give it my own special flair.
I don’t own the rights to this design and so I’m not going to tell you how to make it. I will however encourage you to take a look at
Continue reading >>Hearts and Diamonds
Posted By: Alyx on January 27th, 2011
Materials and Tools Needed:
ball point pen
craft glue
3 inch smooth foam ball
15/0 clear iridescent seed beads*
3/4 inch sequin pins*
clear iridescent glitter glue
red, pink and white ribbon
I used 9mm red and pink, and 4mm white.
five pearl topped corsage pins
eight 5mm pearl beads
heart shaped sequins of different shape sizes and color
I used the Valentine Mix* from
Continue reading >>“Random Hearts” Valentine’s Ornament
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