The Kirigami Project - Week 47 - Flames

And here we are already - the end of November and the end of our second-to-last month of kirigami. In November I reached for cozy Autumn colours and let my scissors flow in curves. If you compare last week's design with this week's, you'll see that the templates look quite similar (I'll admit to a double take) but the final design is quite different. This fold-cut-unfold-ing never ceases to be a joy - the surprise in the delicate unfolding of each design. I do hope you've enjoyed this series and been inspired to try a little kirigami beyond the snowflakes. (Speaking of which, we'll head straight into snowflake territory next week... but until then...)

This week's design reminds me of tiny dancing candle flames. To create your own Flames kirigami design, use the template below and the 4-point folding pattern.

Want to try all of November's kirigami designs?

This month's free printable is now available!

Click on the image above to access and print the templates.

Do you have a favourite one of November's designs?

We'd love to see your versions on social media - don't forget to tag your paper cuts with #thekirigamiproject. You can find us on Instagram at @omiyage_ca & @thelanguidlion

The Kirigami Project is collaborative creative project from Marisa Edghill of Omiyage and Geri Jewitt of The Languid Lion. Marisa creates the kirigami designs and Geri turns them into printable templates. Each week in 2014, we will bring you a new kirigami design to fold and cut. Find the treasury of designs here.

Send Pretty Mail #46/47 - Confetti Mail

I must say, I'm not quite over my current sequin fascination - especially when they double as confetti!

Washi tape bow stickers (find the secret to making your own here) and sequins are fast friends!

See how friendly they are peeking through the vellum?  Party in an envelope!

Dug into my pretty stationery stash (do you have one too?) and picked out these lovely cards from illustrator Erica Sharp.  

Pretty bits and pieces...

A lovely card...

And a washi tape bow sticker as a finishing touch on the inner envelope.  Sweet!Have you sent any pretty mail lately?

Wrap It With Sequins

The latest addition to the shop is some fantastically sparkly sequin trim. I must admit, it's pretty hard to resist sequins - so, rather than resist, I wrapped! Sequin trim makes a great addition to your wrapping supplies cupboard - paired with kraft paper, it's a fun alternative to ribbon. 

Try wrapping a few lines of trim around the box on one side. Secure on the bottom - I used a dab of hot glue, it's not the prettiest under there, but those sequins aren't going anywhere! Alternatively, if you can get your hands on slim double-sided tape, I think that would be a great sticky solution. 

For a little more fun, try more colour! Intersecting lines of sequins in bold colours elevate a simple kraft wrapped gift into a mini piece of modern art. 

Or why not glue loose sequins all over your wrapped box and top with an adorable confetti bow. Look for the secret to making your very own confetti bows in our next DIY project! I think this one is my favourite - it's just so fun!

How would you use sequin trim?