{create it. love it}

i love paper chains so it comes as no surprise i'm sure that i am posting my latest "angel paper chain" project - it is a fun project that kids can make ...

i used products from the Rasberry Christmas Collection and you can find them our our website

here's how to........

Step 1: Cut out a template

I used the "angels paper" from our Christmas collection.    There are 2 angel sizes available on this sheet of paper  - i cut out the large angel.

Trace the angel shape over black cardboard so that you have a strong template.  If kids are completing this project - cut out a couple of templates so each child can have their own.

 

 

 

 

Step 2: Cut out ANGELS for the paper chain

Use the template to trace shapes onto your selected paper.  I am using the Rasberry Angel Chain and Candy stripes paper designs for this project.

 

 

 

 

Step 3: Connect the angels together and embellish

Connect the angels together. I used silver brads - if you don't have any you can grab some from the Rasberry website [a pack of 100 silver brads is $5.99]

I decided to use buttons to add detail to the skirts of the angels on the chain.  This adds some interest and dimension to the paper

 

 

 

 

 

That's it...you have a paper angel chain...

enjoy Sheena.

{noteworthy...}

it was a "barmy" gentle, lazy late afternoon...kids were giggling, chatting, playing...enjoying the freedom of being outside,

i sat...hearing the giggle of little children running around..the sizzle of snags on the bbq...sipping chardy and browing my latest issue of Notebook magazine...

it's a devine issue with summer inspiration, idea's and gorgeous food...

whilst perusing this issue i came across a little project on "Renewing old wicker furniture"

i have been looking for a chair or bench seat to place on my front verandah and i think i might give this project a go...

maybe when i am perusing the next issue - it might be on my cosy little wicker chair with chunky cushions in gorgeous fabrics...

 

enjoy Sheena