Simple Origami - Ten Sided Yin Yang Globe

I've decided to learn a new craft each month and this month I've picked up Origami! Now I'm not the most patient of people so when someone on my blog asked me to make a tutorial for a ten sided tin yang globe, I jumped at the offer...after having to look up what it was of course!

 Step 1

Cut out your shapes. I've created some Cricut templates but you could also just print out the image file on to thin card and cut it by hand

If you don't have a cutting machine then you can just print out the images below on thin card

       

Step 2

 Hook the individual pieces together so that you end up with this pattern

Note: I tried to make both ends of each piece the same size but I think one is a little smaller than the other, if it doesn't look like it fits properly then try turning the piece around

 Step 3

Flip the piece over so the circle patter in on the bottom and then start to pull the tops of each piece up and lock them into each other as well

If you want to place something inside then do it before pulling up the last pieces!

Step 4

Adjust the pieces until they are evenly spaced and you end up with this candy shape. You can use as many colours as you like but I quite like this two tone effect.

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I'm a crazy cat lady!

I have 2 cats and I love them to pieces. Meet Jess and Lemmy

Quite a few of my friends and family have cats to and yes...most of us are crazy cat ladies :)

So picture this - it's your birthday and your mate has just handed you a present. You are both massive cat fans and she always gets you something cat related (which you love) but this year she's gone that extra mile with your gift and got you one of these:

Cat Hair Finger Puppet - Felt Like it 222

Awww how cute, and look at that little sweet necklace but can you believe it's really made out of cat hair?!?!

You may find yourself asking - Where would I keep something like that in my house...

Cat Hair Trinket Box - How Tuesday

How about your very own Cat Hair Trinket Box? The How Tuesday blog even gives you instructions on how to make your own so that you can wrap your Christmas presents extra  special this year

Ok so your friend is more of a jewellery person - don't worry we have something for them as well

Cat Hair Necklace - Flora Davis

This is a beautiful piece that is modeled by one of the best in her field - look at that smeyes (smiling with your eyes for all you non top model fans)

Or what about a handbag, you know a girl can never have to many of those!

Cat Hair Bag - Entwined Spirits

And if your friend has just moved into a new house, then how about a unique piece of art work to hang in pride of place...

Cat Hair Wall Hanging - Nine Lives Twine

So the next time you open a gift from your friend with a cat, think about all the possible things that could be inside that package!

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Crafty Storage Solutions

It's a new week and boy is it a cold one...the weather has suddenly changed and I've had to put the heating on for the first time brrrrr

But on the bright side it also means a new blog theme and while you are tucked up warm in your house, what better to do than start organising all those bits and pieces you have collected over the summer months.


While searching around this week I found a fun one to do with the kids - check out these fab storage boxes by Aimee Ledwell.

Chalkboard Storage Boxes - by Aimee Ledwell

In the tutorial she uses orange boxes but I've come up with some alternatives if you can't get your hands on them:

Empty Shoe Boxes

Plant Pots

Empty Food Cartons

I've found so many more amazing things to show you this week...I'm soooo excited!!!

I'll be back xx