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Currently: July 2018

Frozen Margaritas made July bearable at SuzerSpace

The four elements that are believed to be essential to life (in Western culture) are Earth, Air, Fire and Water.

In July in the Midwest, with humidity in the 90 percent range and temperatures to match, that gets revised at SuzerSpace to be Ice, Tequila, Lime Juice and Triple Sec.

If you are keeping score at home, that’s the recipe for a frozen margarita.

While technically not a craft, creating those is fun, and drinking them in an oversize glass with a reusable straw is even more fun. It may be my imagination (or the alcohol) but I feel 10 degrees cooler with one of those in my hand.

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Glitter Paper Star Ornament

This is the seventh in a series of twelve paper ornaments I’m making this year, one a month, so that when December rolls around I won’t be surprised I’ve done nothing about my wish to have a full paper crafted Christmas Tree.

When I was putting up my glitter wreath decoration for July 4th, it occurred to me that I should do a paper ornament with stars. And maybe they could be done with faux glitter paper with a 3D effect. I toyed with a couple of ideas, and then realized that I was, as usual, making things more difficult than needed.

All I really needed to do was print and cut another two sets of stars – the red ones and the white ones – and then add a string at the top and call them ornaments instead of wreath decorations. Continue reading…

Paper Strip Ball Ornament

Paper strips gathered with brads form a easy and pretty paper strip circular Christmas ornament | SuzerSpace.com

This is the fifth of  a series of twelve paper ornaments I’m making this year, one a month so that when December rolls around, I won’t be surprised to discover I’ve done nothing about my wish to have a fully paper crafted Christmas Tree.

heart paper chain garland

CHECK OUT THIS POST FOR ANOTHER USE FOR PAPER STRIPS!

I’m really a simple crafter. Upcycle projects make me happy. Kids crafts litter my Pinterest boards. And turning strips of scrap paper into Christmas Ornaments is my new obsession.

The possibilities are nearly endless – thicker strips make a more covered ball, while thinner ones make a more open design. Do them all in the same paper, or mix it up.

This is also a great craft for your little helpers.

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3-D Paper Snowflake Ornament

Craft a 3D Paper Snowflake Ornament | suzerspace.com

This is the fourth of  a series of twelve paper ornaments I’m making this year, one a month so that when December rolls around, I won’t be surprised to discover I’ve done nothing about my wish to have a fully paper crafted Christmas Tree.

Go big or go home (your home door, that is) with this oversize daisy decoration | suzerspace

WANT TO CRAFT FOR SPRING INSTEAD? TRY THIS OVERSIZE DAISY PROJECT!

When I thought up this idea of making an ornament a month so that I’d have twelve different types for my paper decorated tree, I really didn’t think I’d be crafting snowflakes at the craft table with snow falling outside in April.

But here we are 🙂

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Silk plant decorating

Quality silk plants are a bullet proof way to add greenery to your home | suzerspace

Disclosure: I received a silk plant to keep as part of a product review.

A couple of years ago I finally figured out the best way to stop killing houseplants was to stop buying them.

I know I’m not alone struggling to keep plants alive – I have good intentions, but most of my house windows face North, which isn’t good for sunlight, and the ones that do face good sun have furniture near them that isn’t suitable for supporting a plant.

Paper Cactus plants are cute, easy to make and require no maintenance.

PAPER CACTUS: EASY TO MAKE, EVEN EASIER TO TAKE CARE OF!

Paper succulents are fun to make, and while they do brighten the corner they live in, they are no substitute for the look of a real plant.

I was happy to hear from Commercial Silk, a leading designer, manufacturer and wholesale supplier of artificial trees and plants. Their website  boasts an extensive list of plants that can be used in indoor or outdoor situations, and they have great photos and case studies to help architects and designers find exactly what they need for hotel, office, restaurant or other commercial projects. Continue reading…