How To Make Bows...

With Christmas on it's way it's time to learn how to make bows!
It's the the season for bows, because you need -
Bows for trees...
Bows for gifts...
Bows for wreaths...
Bows for the decor...
Today I am sharing links to a variety of bow making tutorials that offer you clear, step by step instructions.
So lets get bow making!


The 'Simple Burlap Tree' Bow
Via Me ;) 
Instructions HERE


The 'Tulle Fluff' Bow
via Lamberts Lately
Photographic tutorial HERE.


The 'Loopy' Bow
(Great for Wreaths!)
Instructions via 'Save On Crafts' HERE.


The 'Fancy' Ribbon Bow
video instruction via Hallmark & Giftology HERE.

The 'Paper' Bow
Via Charlets Website
The pattern and instructions are HERE.


'Paper Curls' Bow
via source.


The 'Simple' Bow
Instruction video HERE.


The 'Peg & Label' Paper Bow
via ellinee.com
Instruction & templates HERE.


#bows #howto

The Only Thing...

Gosh this year has flown.

The christmas countdown is almost here...

and this quote will be the last for 2016.

That's because at Mia Bella Passions over the coming month 

- you guessed it - 
it will be all about Christmas.

❤

I have saved the best for last...
well I think so anyway.
This quote is my 'absolute all time fav'.
It is so romantic and it's so me.

❤
The only thing I am guilty of is loving in floods not raindrops.

Words shared with a beautiful raindrops on flowers image.

Enjoy.

Christmas Craft & Decor Ideas Year By Year...

Let's revisit Mia Bella Passions past years of festive crafts and decor

Nothing like a little help with ideas when you are just starting your Christmas planning...   

2015

Stitched Card Ornaments
http://miabellapassion.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/stitched-card-christmas-ornaments.html


Painted leaves with Christmas wording...
http://miabellapassion.blogspot.co.nz/2015/12/painted-leaves-with-christmas-wording.html

Framed Christmas Bauble Picture
http://miabellapassion.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/framed-christmas-bauble-picture.html

Rosemary Christmas Stars
http://miabellapassion.blogspot.co.nz/2015/12/rosemary-christmas-stars.html

2014

http://miabellapassion.blogspot.co.nz/2015/11/christmas-crafting-ideas-no2.html

 

 

  

 

2013

http://miabellapassion.blogspot.co.nz/2014/10/christmas-crafting-ideas.html

Christmas Inspiration from Mia Bella Passions.  :)
Now let's get creating!

#christmas #christmascraft #christmassign

Deconstructed Framed Paper Flower...

The 'Deconstructed Framed Paper flower is incredibly easy to create.

It's a super handcrafted gift idea.

To make you will need:

An old music sheet

A sheet of pretty craft paper.

A cd to use as a circle guide.

A box type frame that is sized 9 x 7 inches

Craft Glue

Pen & scissors

Step One:  Place cd on the music sheet and draw a circle.

Cut out the circle.

Cut a spiral as shown.

In pen draw wavy edges on the outer edge of the cut spiral.

Cut them out. 

Step Two: Cut the pretty craft paper to fit the inside of the frame.

Use the frames mat as a guide.

Step Three:  Manipulate the music sheet swirl into flower shape.

Then let it deconstruct.

Place onto your craft paper that has been cut to the frame size,

and glue in about three spots to hold it in place.

It will have a 3 dimensional look.

Step Four: Place in the frame (without the mat)

I love the soft neutral and pastel colours...

lovingly crafted... 

Now that's a special thing to gift.

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#papercraft #diy #picture

DIY Jar Of Roses Bookend...

This DIY 'Jar Of Roses'  Bookend is super simple to make...

And the perfect solution to the 'book slide' shelf problem.

 You will need some artificial roses in the colour of your choice.

I chose pink because the moth artwork on the shelf above has pink in it.

 You will need a jar.

I used a square storage jar from Briscoes.

It is a 946ml one and really heavy.

They are $19.99 full price, but I waited until they were on sale and of course got a bargain.  :)

                     Arabella (The Mia Bella Passions Blog creation inspector) had to approve!

 You may proceed!

 Next I found some old brooches and bits.

 And placed one bling pretty in the front panel of the jar.

To hide the plastic seal on the lid, 

I tied a pink gauze ribbon into a small bow.

 The weight of the jar holds the books upright.

Hooray - no more book slide!

The 'Jar Of Roses' Bookend looks super pretty too...

pink and bling - what more could a girl want?

#diybookend