Crafty Bird Nest

Hello All!! Welcome to another tutorial by Itsy Bitsy. Today, we shall learn to make a beautiful & delicate bird’s nest. It is an easy DIY project and perfectly suitable for spring & summer. Bring the outdoors inside with this crafty project. Add different coloured birds to make this more colourful & vibrant. :-) :-)

Materials Required

Neem stick/Flower making stem (5mm)

Flower making wire

Feathers

Colours

Coconut fibre

Crystal

Pompom

Thermocol ball

Handmade paper

Cardstock

Green saw dust

Silicon glue

Scrapbooking glue

Brush

Method

Step 1: Take a neem stick/ flower making stem and glue it on a cardboard using silicone glue.

Step 2: Take another stem and glue it to the side of the base stem using silicone glue.

Step 3: Place another stem on the side and wrap a flower making wire around it. You can also stick small leaf like cut outs on it. Handmade paper can be used to make the leaves.

Step 4: Glue small wooden beads on the wire (To resemble fruits).

Step 5: Glue green saw dust to the base with the help of craft glue.

Step 6: Glue some natural coconut fibre (like a nest) in between the stems.

Step 7: Take a 2 inch thermocol ball & scoop out the middle part.

Step 8: Glue tissue paper on to the ball using craft glue

Step 9: Paint the ball white.

Step 10: Glue a pompom & cover it with feathers (You can cut the feather to get the desired size).

Step 11: Make the eyes & nose (to resemble a bird) using black crystals & handmade paper cutouts, respectively.

Step 12: Place the bird inside the thermocol ball.

Step 13: Place the thermocol ball on the nest.

Step 14: Make similar birds using pompom & feathers of different colours.

Step 15: Place the birds using craft glue.

The crafty bird’s nest is ready. Use it for school projects or for a fun activity during the summer holidays. Happy crafting!! Let us know what you thought of it.

Links :

Neem stick/flower making stem (5mm) - http://www.itsybitsy.in/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=3000_3003

Flower making wire - http://www.itsybitsy.in/store/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=0&keyword=Flower+making+wire

Handmade paper - http://www.itsybitsy.in/store/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=0&keyword=handmade+paper

Cardstock - http://www.itsybitsy.in/store/paper-boards

Feathers - http://www.itsybitsy.in/store/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=0&keyword=RED+INDIAN+FEATHERS

Colours - http://www.itsybitsy.in/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1100_1142

Coconut fibre - http://www.itsybitsy.in/store/general-craft/coconut-fibre/coconut-fibre-natural-20g-pbhc-ib

Crystal -  http://www.itsybitsy.in/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=2500_2506

Pompom - http://www.itsybitsy.in/store/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=0&keyword=pompom&inc_subcat=0&sort=20a&page=4

Thermocol ball 2” - http://www.itsybitsy.in/store/scrapbooking/paper/12inch-x-12inch/nanas-nursery-baby-girl-12x12-des-11-1sheet-dcwv

Green saw dust - http://www.itsybitsy.in/store/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=0&zenid=titu01qfdg6imf5jcpirlcpno2&keyword=saw+dust

Wooden bead - http://www.itsybitsy.in/store/scrapbooking/mdf/alpha/mdf-alphabets-lower-case-4-inch-n-1pc-ib

Silicon glue - http://www.itsybitsy.in/store/adhesives/silicon-glue

Scrapbooking glue - http://www.itsybitsy.in/store/craft/tools-equipments/punches/craft-punch-flower-32mm-km-8204-12-1pk-ib

Tissue paper - http://www.itsybitsy.in/store/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=0&keyword=2SHEET+PBHC+IB

Brush - http://www.itsybitsy.in/store/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=0&keyword=GALLERY+SERIES+BRUSH

CAS Holi Card

The festival of colour is here and we are all ready to welcome the colours with our super cute and simple CAS cards, using stencils. :-) :-)

Materials required:

·        Stencils

·        Tempera colour

·        Card stock- 2 (we have ready 5”x7” card with envelope)

White and yellow

·        Double sided glue dot

·        Sponge

Method:

Step 1: Place the stencil on a white card stock. (You can stick the edges of the stencil to the card stock using cellophane tape for convenience) 

Step 2: Hold the stencil firmly. Using a sponge, dab the colours on to the card

Step 3 : Use bits of sponge to add different colours. Use colours of your choice to shade

Step 4: Remove the stencil, turn the card and stick double sided tapes to the edges of the card. 

Step 5 : Place this card on another card stock. This gives a 3D border for the stencil painting

Once dry, your card is ready & all set to be gifted. Gift it to your loved ones by adding sentiments and wishes. Enjoy a colourful and eco-friendly Holi. 

Link to supplies :

Stencils: http://www.itsybitsy.in/store/stencils/laser-cut-stencils

Tempera colour: http://www.itsybitsy.in/store/scrapbooking/embellishment/floral/3d-floral-corners-floral-13pc-pbci-lb

Card stock- 2 (we have ready 5”x7” card): http://www.itsybitsy.in/store/card-making/coloured-cards

Double sided adhesive:  http://www.itsybitsy.in/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=2200_2204

Vintage Wooden Box

Hello all, welcome to another tutorial by Itsy Bitsy J Today, we shall make a vintage themed box. This is an easy DIY and looks exquisite. It requires very less time and effort to be made and is a great gift. You will definitely treasure this art work.

Materials required:

Wooden decorable (ready box)

Embellishments of your choice

Acrylic paint

Metallic paint

Glue

Tissue paper

Painting brush

Method :

Step 1 - Crumple a few tissue papers and flatten it

Step 2: Stick the tissue paper on the box with the help of Itsy Bitsy craft glue. Make the surface rough using your fingers

Step 3 - Trim the edges for a neat finish

Step 4 - Paint the entire box with black acrylic paint. This forms the base colour

Step 5 - Dab the metallic colour on the box using your finger tip or a pompom (Do not press too hard)

Step 6 - Dab the golden colour to add that vintage bronze effect

Step 7 - Colour a chipboard embellishment in metallic gold. You can also decoupage it to add a glossy finish 

Our vintage themed decoupage box is ready. It has a rustic look to it and can act as a decorative piece. Let us know what you thought of this tutorial!! Happy Crafting J

Link to supplies:

Wooden decorable (ready box) - http://www.itsybitsy.in/store/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=0&zenid=dfsk0bv84h9e3r72rkn1dp68n4&keyword=Wooden+decorable

Embellishments of your choice - http://www.itsybitsy.in/store/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=0&keyword=chipboard

Acrylic paint - http://www.itsybitsy.in/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1100_1101

Metallic paint - http://www.itsybitsy.in/store/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=0&keyword=Metallic+paint

Glue - http://www.itsybitsy.in/store/craft/tools-equipments/punches/craft-punch-flower-32mm-km-8204-12-1pk-ib

Tissue paper - http://www.itsybitsy.in/store/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=0&keyword=Tissue+paper

Painting brush - http://www.itsybitsy.in/store/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=0&keyword=PAINT+BRUSHES

Vintage Decoupage Coaster

Hello friends, welcome to another tutorial by Itsy Bitsy. Today, we shall make a Vintage themed decoupage coaster. These coasters are an easy DIY, fun to do and takes very little time. This can also be a cute gift :-)

Materials Required:

MDF/Wooden blank

Decoupage Paper

Decoupage glue

Pigment Ink

Foam brush

Sponge

Scissor

Pencil

Method:

Step 1 – Take a MDF Coaster, place it on a decoupage paper & mark the outline

Step 2 – Cut it long the marked line

Step 3 – Apply decoupage glue on the coaster using the foam applicator

Step 4- Stick the decoupage paper

Step 5 – Let it dry, dab the edges with pigment ink to give it a vintage look

Step 6 – Apply decoupage glue once again on the coaster as a sealant & to have a glazed look

The vintage themed decoupage coaster is ready. Choose from the wide variety of Itsy Bitsy decoupage sheets & wooden blanks and give wings to your imagination. Let us know what you thought of this tutorial. :-) :-)

Link to supplies :

MDF/Wooden blank - http://www.itsybitsy.in/store/decoupage/mdf-blank/decorable-coaster-made-of-mdf-square-shape-4-inch-1pc-ib
Decoupage Paper - http://www.itsybitsy.in/store/decoupage/decoupage-paper

Decoupage glue - http://www.itsybitsy.in/store/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=0&keyword=71504

Pigment Ink - http://www.itsybitsy.in/store/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=0&keyword=Pigment+Ink

Foam brush - http://www.itsybitsy.in/store/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=0&keyword=Foam+brush

Sponge - http://www.itsybitsy.in/store/party/kids/gifting/angry-bird-shape-eraser-4pcs-blister-ib

Scissor - http://www.itsybitsy.in/store/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=0&keyword=scissor