Friday 3 February 2012
Shoes Shoes Shoes
Are shoes your best friend? Check out these fabulous pictures of shoes.
Gosh! Don't they look awesome! Love them<3 What do you think?
It's definitely a Smashing Creation!
How To Make - Origami Kusadama Flowers
I completely love how this paper flower looks and I've seen this on one of those tutorial blogs such as Cut Out And Keep
It looks really pretty and also the best part is that it is really easy to make! Why not try making it and end up with your very own Smashing Creation?
Possibilities Are Endless!
1. Start with the sticky edge on the bottom right side.
Fold the bottom corner to the top to make a triangle.
2. Fold both bottom corners of the triangle to the top point to form a square.
Fold the bottom corner to the top to make a triangle.
2. Fold both bottom corners of the triangle to the top point to form a square.
3. Fold the top two layers of the square backwards as shown. It is important that you ensure the folded back edges line up with the edges of the square beneath.
4. Open the newly formed triangles.
Be careful with the sticky side not to tear the paper.
4. Open the newly formed triangles.
Be careful with the sticky side not to tear the paper.
5. Fold the top triangles over so they are level with the edge of the paper.
These flaps should be seperated from the others layers.
6. Fold the triangles along the existing crease.
These flaps should be seperated from the others layers.
6. Fold the triangles along the existing crease.
7. Add a small amount of glue to one side and attach to the other triangle.
8. Your glued petal should look like this.
9. Now follow steps 1-7 to fold four more.
8. Your glued petal should look like this.
9. Now follow steps 1-7 to fold four more.
10. Gluing the petals together is quite simple.
Make sure you let the glue dry before adding the next petal.
11. Completed flower.
Make sure you let the glue dry before adding the next petal.
11. Completed flower.
And...that's it! 10 simple steps to a Smashing Creation!
How To Make A Paper Folded Butterfly
I recently found a site that teaches you how to make a pretty folded paper butterfly in a few simple steps(Like the one in this picture). The butterfly can be used anywhere,example styling your cards that you make! This tutorial is easy and simple to understand. So, why not try making it? You might end up with a Smashing Creation!
Possibilities Are Endless.
STEP 1
You will need two matching pieces of paper for this and because the projects is small try to keep your pattern small too otherwise it will be lost on the folds.
Place your chosen paper face down and make the first fold from corner to corner. Crease the paper and then open it out.
Crease again in the opposite direction, again from corner to corner.
You will get a really sharp crease by using a Bone folder.
STEP 2
Take the point and crease it to the fold in the paper.
You can see that some of the white to the paper is showing so if you ink the edges before you fold then they won't show on the finished butterfly.
STEP 3
To fold the wings I keep my finger in the centre, as this is the bit that will form the body.
Take the part of the wing that is opposite the point and fold it down towards the point....
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.and do the same for the other side.
The photo shows you how it should look when you have done this.This is the first part of the wings and now you need to do exactly the same with the other matching piece of paper.
Try to keep your wings the same so that when they are side by side they don't look odd.
The two wings will now be ready for you to attach them to the front of your card.You can add some of the little stamens for the antennea or a small piece of wire that you can bend into shape. Watch the tutorial video:
This awesome tutorial i found on Card Making Magic
Its definitely one of the Smashing Creations!!!
FASHION FASHION FASHION!
Below are some pictures of the beautiful dresses that some of the celebs wore to the Golden Globe Awards. Check out these awesome Smashing Creations!
Amazing Formations Found In Space
There's hardly a book that you can lift into your hands,open it and flip through pages without needing to even Skim Read through any sentence and you are just Enchanted by the Content of The Book.It's Rarely known unless you're in the Adult section.....however I Stumbled upon the book which describes in Pictures the Beauty of the Universe and it truly took my breath away. I was standing there, my eyes buried into the book,gazing at these Majestic images of a Universe that we haven't been exposed to as normal Civilians. I was impressed and would have purchased the book if i hadn't engaged myself and my mates in a huge meal at McDonald's. You probably thinking how can that cost alot? well lets just leave it as i had some really hungry Friends.......
This was a few years ago and i thought that I would get a hold of a few pictures that are from this book and Post it for you to be Mesmerized.The Classy feel about this is that the book explains details to each of the Formations that have been captured,one that really caught my attention is the Butterfly Nebular,a truly spectacular sight but unfortunately at hand i do not possess the name of the book as it is top secret, 007 level secret but maybe I can try and pull a few strings with my FBI buddies to get a hold of the Book and it's name.
This article is also found on Spirit Of Books
Wednesday 1 February 2012
The Last Princess - Galaxy Craze
Upcoming Book - The Last Princess
Happily ever after is a thing of the past.
The year is 2090.
England is a barren land. Food is rationed. Oil has decimated the oceans. The people are restless.
A ruthless revolutionary enacts a plan to destroy the royal family, and in a moment, the king is dead. His heiress, Princess Mary, and her brother, Jamie, have been abducted, and no one knows their fate. Princess Eliza Windsor barely escapes, and finds herself scared and lost in London's dangerous streets.
With a mind for revenge and the safe recovery of her siblings, Eliza joins the enemy forces in disguise. There she is tempted by her first taste of independence -- and true love. Ultimately she must summon her courage and fight to ensure that she does not become... The Last Princess - GR
The year is 2090.
England is a barren land. Food is rationed. Oil has decimated the oceans. The people are restless.
A ruthless revolutionary enacts a plan to destroy the royal family, and in a moment, the king is dead. His heiress, Princess Mary, and her brother, Jamie, have been abducted, and no one knows their fate. Princess Eliza Windsor barely escapes, and finds herself scared and lost in London's dangerous streets.
With a mind for revenge and the safe recovery of her siblings, Eliza joins the enemy forces in disguise. There she is tempted by her first taste of independence -- and true love. Ultimately she must summon her courage and fight to ensure that she does not become... The Last Princess - GR
Expected publication: May 8th 2012
The Last Princess sounds awesome and i can't wait to get my hands on this one!Oh, and doesn't the cover look great?! But sadly the book only comes out in May but I'm sure it's going to be a Smashing Creation!
Get ready for this Smashing Creation.
One Republic - Good Life Lyrics
One Republic has been able to maintain a fabulous record in creating AWESOME music which will sink its teeth into your skin and won't let go! Some examples are : Say All I Need, Stop & Stare, Mercy and the list goes on. . .One Republic's new song called Good Life is definitely one to be heard! Watcha waiting for? check out the awesome new music video for Good Life by One Republic!<3
Check out the lyrics to Good Life.
Woke up in London yesterday
Found myself in the city near Piccadilly
Don't really know how I got here
I got some pictures on my phone
New names and numbers that I don't know
Address to places like Abbey Road
Day turns to night, night turns to whatever we want
We're young enough to say
Oh this has gotta be the good life
This has gotta be the good life
This could really be a good life, good life
Say oh, got this feeling that you can't fight
Like this city is on fire tonight
This could really be a good life
A good, good life
To my friends in New York, I say hello
My friends in L.A. they don't know
Where I've been for the past few years or so
Paris to China to Col-or-ado
Sometimes there's airplanes I can't jump out
Sometimes there's bullshit that don't work now
We are god of stories but please tell me-e-e-e
What there is to complain about
When you're happy like a fool
Let it take you over
When everything is out
You gotta take it in
Oh this has gotta be the good life
This has gotta be the good life
This could really be a good life, good life
Say oh, got this feeling that you can't fight
Like this city is on fire tonight
This could really be a good life
A good, good life
Hopelessly
I feel like there might be something that I'll miss
Hopelessly
I feel like the window closes oh so quick
Hopelessly
I'm taking a mental picture of you now
'Cuz hopelessly
The hope is we have so much to feel good about
Oh this has gotta be the good life
This has gotta be the good life
This could really be a good life, good life
Say oh, got this feeling that you can't fight
Like this city is on fire tonight
This could really be a good life
A good, good life
Oh yeah
Good, good life
Good life
Ooh
Listen
My friends in New York, I say hello
My friends in L.A. they don't know
Where I've been for the past few years or so
Paris to China to Col-or-ado
Sometimes there's airplanes I can't jump out
Sometimes there's bullshit that don't work now
We are god of stories but please tell me-e-e-e
What there is to complain about
Found myself in the city near Piccadilly
Don't really know how I got here
I got some pictures on my phone
New names and numbers that I don't know
Address to places like Abbey Road
Day turns to night, night turns to whatever we want
We're young enough to say
Oh this has gotta be the good life
This has gotta be the good life
This could really be a good life, good life
Say oh, got this feeling that you can't fight
Like this city is on fire tonight
This could really be a good life
A good, good life
To my friends in New York, I say hello
My friends in L.A. they don't know
Where I've been for the past few years or so
Paris to China to Col-or-ado
Sometimes there's airplanes I can't jump out
Sometimes there's bullshit that don't work now
We are god of stories but please tell me-e-e-e
What there is to complain about
When you're happy like a fool
Let it take you over
When everything is out
You gotta take it in
Oh this has gotta be the good life
This has gotta be the good life
This could really be a good life, good life
Say oh, got this feeling that you can't fight
Like this city is on fire tonight
This could really be a good life
A good, good life
Hopelessly
I feel like there might be something that I'll miss
Hopelessly
I feel like the window closes oh so quick
Hopelessly
I'm taking a mental picture of you now
'Cuz hopelessly
The hope is we have so much to feel good about
Oh this has gotta be the good life
This has gotta be the good life
This could really be a good life, good life
Say oh, got this feeling that you can't fight
Like this city is on fire tonight
This could really be a good life
A good, good life
Oh yeah
Good, good life
Good life
Ooh
Listen
My friends in New York, I say hello
My friends in L.A. they don't know
Where I've been for the past few years or so
Paris to China to Col-or-ado
Sometimes there's airplanes I can't jump out
Sometimes there's bullshit that don't work now
We are god of stories but please tell me-e-e-e
What there is to complain about
Aren't these lyrics to Good Life a Smashing Creation?!
One Republic - Good Life
One Republic has been able to maintain a fabulous record in creating AWESOME music which will sink its teeth into your skin and won't let go! Some examples are : Say All I Need, Stop & Stare, Mercy and the list goes on. . .
One Republic's new song called Good Life is definitely one to be heard! Watcha waiting for? check out the awesome new music video for Good Life by One Republic!<3
Now wasn't that a Smashing Creation?!
Tuesday 31 January 2012
DIY Lampwork bracelet
Have you ever wanted to try making your own bracelet but can't find good enough instructions? Well, now you have no worries! You can make this awesome bracelet by yourself! I've seen this tutorial on how-to-make-beaded-jewelry It's a really pretty bracelet which should be made! Try it, you might just end up with a master piece at the ending!
Possibilities are Endless!
- 19 strand Beadalon wire
- lampwork beads, or any other beads
- toggle clasp
- 2 jumps rings (5-6mm)
- 2 calottes
- blue swarovski crystal beads (optional)
- bali spacer beads (optional)
- crimp beads
- crimping pliers
- toggle clasp
- chain nose pliers
- wire or side cutters
STEP 1STEP 2
Gently close the calotte with your chain or flat nose pliers until it is completely shut.
STEP 3
Open the loop of your calotte with your chain nose pliers and insert the jump ring. Close the loop.STEP 4
Open the loop of the calotte by using your pliers to attach a jump ring. Open the jump ring described on the page how to open jump rings, and insert the bar of your toggle clasp. Close your jump ring the same way as you opened it.STEP 5
Bring on the beads! If you're making the lampwork bracelet, then string your beads in the following order: Swarovski bead, lampwork bead, swarovski, bali bead, swarovski, lampwork etc. If you have your own beads, you can arrange them in the desired order.STEP 6
Use the bracelet size guide to get the right length for your bracelet. Just keep in mind that the rest of the toggle clasp will include a calotte and jump ring at the end of your bracelet. Once you’ve got the right length, insert the calotte as shown in the graphic as well as a crimp bead.Try to open the calotte slowly, and not too wide. I’ve broken dozens of these fragile little clamshells, and then I had to start all over again. Do not use crimping pliers for this specific crimp bead, they are too wide and will surely break the calotte. Use chain or bent nose pliers instead. Hold the wire with one hand, and with the other hand compress the crimp bead with your chain nose pliers.
STEP 7
Cut the tail of the wire with your wire or side cutters. Use your chain or flat nose pliers and gently close the shells of the calotte.STEP 8
Open the loop of the calotte and insert the other jump ring. Close the loop. Open the jump ring to insert the ring of your toggle clasp. Close the jump ring to finish your lampwork bracelet. And that's it! 8 Simple steps to a Smashing Creation!
Monday 30 January 2012
The Most Insane Shoes Ever!
Shoes is one creation that has developed extremely over the years, but would you have thought this was even possible? Check out these funky, weird shoes that were created!
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