My guest for today is the very talented Dora Dekker. If you like shabby chic and vintage creations, you will absolutely love what Dora creates on a daily basis....just pure gorgeousness! Lots of soft romantic layers and pretty pretty details... You might have already seen some of her stunning creations featured on Melissa Frances and Graphic 45! :) She is sharing a tutorial on creating your own Christmas cone and offering a lovely prize to her challenge winner! :)
But first, let's sit back and enjoy a visual feast shall we? :)
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First, I would like to thank Yvonne for asking me to be a guest blogger here - you are the best! I feel honored that you asked me!
My name is Dora Dekker and I live in the Netherlands. I'm 29 years old and have been scrapping for almost 3 years. I never had a hobby till I found this one. I love to use all kind of techniques, use natural products, and like to make all kind of things.Not only cards or layouts but also little projects, and love to pay a lot of attention to details.The most important part for me to even start with scrapbooking is the journaling. There are only are a few layouts with no journaling. Some people call me the queen of journaling - it is like writing in a diary. Most of the times the journaling is filled with emotions and lessons I've learned in the past, but also the good times, the fun and smiles..so it is a real history when you see my scrapbook.
I scrapbook every day, I can't live without it, and also love to blog. I love to see others work, and it inspires me every day, sometimes it is a technique and other times, the colors. Scrapbooking serves as a kind of medication for me take time to relax and enjoy. I have ADHD and love to be alone with my papers - it gives me peace and rest.
I have worked on a little tutorial for you - creating a cone. Perfect for Christmas..but I think it is perfect always, you can give it away or give it a nice place in your home.
And my challenge for you is to make a cone. Yvonne and I will pick the most beautiful one and that person will receive a little present. I hope you like it.
Step 1: Draw a diagonal line down a square piece of cardstock or patterned paper.
Step 2: On the same piece of paper, draw a quarter-circle.
Step 3: Cut it out. Now you have A & B (1/8 of a circle each)
Step 4: Using the center line as a reference point, fold the sides in (A to center, B to center). You will end up with 4 panels.
Step 5: Use strong glue on one panel.
Step 6: Make some adjustments and you will see your cone taking shape.
Step 7: Make some holes for your ribbon. I gave mine a 1cm allowance from the top.
Step 8: You can use ribbon or lace.
Step 9: I fill the cone with lots of paper napkins so that the cone is sturdy and holds its shape.
Step 10: I fill the top 3 - 4cm with some decorative materials. Here I used some natural fibers.
Step 12: Use your imagination to decorate! I created a little nest and added a bird. You can also add feathers or flowers and leaves! Have fun making it! I'm curious about the results!
Here's my finished cone!
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Isn't this the perfect thing to make for Christmas (or any occasion really!)? I don't know about you but I need to get myself some faux birds...;) Ready to play along? I really hope you do since this is the last guest challenge for the year. Link up your creations using InLinkz [located at the end of this post] by December 17. The winner will receive this sweet RAK courtesy of Dora...
As always, please leave a little love for my guest Dora! :)
