“Two Hearts” Kimekomi Ornament Video

Posted By: Alyx on January 24th, 2012

Here’s a easy ornament for Valentine’s Day.

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Hearts and Diamonds

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

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“Random Hearts” Valentine’s Ornament

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

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Valentine Ornaments from 2010

Posted By: Alyx on January 25th, 2011

Just before I started this website last year I made two Valentine’s inspired ornaments for my YouTube channel. If you haven’t seen them yet here is your chance.

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A Christmas tree for all seasons

Posted By: Alyx on January 21st, 2011

When I was a teenager, I had a friend who’s mother was crazy about Christmas trees. She had several of the plastic variety that stayed up all year round and would be decorated according to the season. Valentine’s theme for February, St. Patrick’s for March, Easter in April, and so on. I

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