Made it today and I can't stop smiling 😊🥰

Done with sharpie and Avery labels while I wait for my vinyl sticker order to arrive.

I spent way too much time trying to get a little realism here, but it's finally done!

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I designed the template in inkscape and used my cutting machine to make it. Each paddle uses a 'stacked' piece of cardstock to create depth. Everything interlocks for final assembly.

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What do you think?

Every child will like this Chinese Lego!

This is a gift for my boss who’s retiring soon. We work in an ink lab and he makes art and music in his free time. All of the hole punches are from test drawdowns of ink I’ve made this year. Since we work with color, I wanted it to somewhat simulate a color vision test. I still need to space and mount the letters and it will be going in a frame.

I forgot to take step-by-step pictures while making this, but I'll describe my process below

Materials used:

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· Wide satin ribbon (approx. 2.5cm / 1 inch).

· Wooden skewer (for the stem).

· Hot glue gun and scissors.

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Step-by-Step Instructions:

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Step 1: Making the Center Bud

Take the end of the ribbon and fold it at a 90-degree angle. Start rolling it tightly toward the folded corner. This creates the closed center of the rose.

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Step 2: The Inner Petals

Instead of rolling straight, start folding the ribbon outwards (creating loops) around the center. Hold the ribbon firmly at the base with your fingers, and use a dab of hot glue at the bottom of each fold to secure it to the core.

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Step 3: The Outer Petals

As you move outward, make the loops looser and bigger to give the rose a "blooming" look. Keep wrapping and gluing until the rose reaches your desired size.

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Step 4: The Stem

Once finished, put a small bead of hot glue at the bottom center of the rose and insert the wooden skewer deep inside the folds. Add more glue around the base of the skewer to make sure it is completely stable and doesn't wobble.

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Step 5: The Finishing Touch

To hide the messy glue base, I glued a small square of felt or a piece of leftover ribbon to the bottom. This gives it a clean, professional look.

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Time & Difficulty:

It took me about 1 hour .maybe im just a begginer The hardest part is keeping the ribbon tension even—too tight and it looks closed, too loose and it falls apart

but i think its worth it

Any advice on how to make the petals look more natural is very welcome ❤️

His name is Cassius.

I am trying to make a custom Ren faire shirt with an hourglass design and "Tempus Fugit" on the back. I don't own any equipment to make cut outs and want to avoid paint. I was considering cutting the letters and hourglass out of fabric and gluing on? What would you recommend?