The Anti-Social Butterfly

Here's something new that I've tried. Created on A5 sized notecards, these make great presents. Can be customised with your favourite phrase or the name of the person. The base is watercolours with lettering in ink.

One of my long-standing principles about decorations has been to do everything handmade. I like the ef fort and love that goes into creating the items. One of the items that I created recently were Moravian Stars.  These German-origin origami sculptures are popular during Christmas and require patience and precision to get them right.  This link is my favourite for the instructions. It explains the steps simply and tells you the the right proportions. Materials 1. 4 long strips of paper - choose the dimensions basis the guide .  2. Scissors 3. Loads of patience to get it right the first time. Time: 20-30 mins for first star. 10 mins thereafter. Rohini's hack: Instead of cutting strips of paper, I use pre-cut quilling strips. They are available in a multitude of colours and sizes. Pick the right one basis the guide and you all set! Check out my set of colourful stars. I usually string them up and hang them on my Christmas tree