Paper Diamonds

After crocheting for month after month I seem to have a paper period for quite some time now. I folded lamps, bunny heads and tea light holders, made X-mas cards, cut paper X-mas decorations and after that I made a lot of paper birthday items and did some Valentine projects. And this week I made some paper diamonds. Just for decoration. 

You can find a cutting and folding pattern here.

www.betweennapsontheporch.net

Comments

  1. UnknownFebruary 19, 2015 at 1:41 AM

    These are cute. I am a teacher and the kids would love making these.
    Julie
    Thank you for linking up with #wordlesswednesday
    co-host - http://www.julieinthemaking.com/

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    1. LizFebruary 22, 2015 at 8:49 AM

      My kids made some, too! They loved to make them.

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  2. creativejewishmom/saraFebruary 21, 2015 at 10:50 PM

    love these and can totally understand your love for paper folding, have been wanting to make some geometric shapes too! but can't quite put aside the crocheting just yet! thanks for sharing on craft schooling Sunday!

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    1. LizFebruary 22, 2015 at 8:51 AM

      Haha, I can't put away the crochet either, but the paper projects are all small projects, so finished in just an hour or something. Have a nice weekend!

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  3. Ginx CraftFebruary 22, 2015 at 11:38 PM

    They do look great. I must give them a try.

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2015 at 1:00 PM

    Love these, must try them out although i'm sure my toddler will squash them flat on me! #creativemonday

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    1. LizFebruary 24, 2015 at 9:10 AM

      Thanks! Mine were flat in a couple of days, too, and my kids aren't even toddlers anymore, haha!

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  5. UnknownFebruary 23, 2015 at 7:04 PM

    These look like so much fun! Thank you for sharing on Show Me Saturday!

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  6. UnknownFebruary 23, 2015 at 11:22 PM

    These are so cute! I love the colors you chose. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Talented Tuesdays I hope you join us again tomorrow.

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  7. UnknownFebruary 24, 2015 at 3:30 AM

    Cute! I'll have to remember this as an idea for a craft I can do with teens at the library. They love all kinds of paper folding and origami-type programs! Thanks for sharing at the #HomeMattersParty - we hope to see you again next week :)

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  8. TheresaFebruary 25, 2015 at 2:07 AM

    Love the colors you picked for your paper diamonds. Thanks for sharing at the party @DearCreatives Hope to see you again soon!! Shared...

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  9. Jennifer DawnFebruary 25, 2015 at 5:58 AM

    These are so neat! What fun decor items!

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  10. UnknownFebruary 25, 2015 at 6:21 AM

    They look so much fun to make. This week's Bowdabra Linky Party is now Live! We are excited to invite you to stop over and link up your DIY and craft projects in our weekly crafty showcase. The crafty showcase runs Saturday morning through Thursday noon. We will be sharing your projects on our social media channels and on our Feature Friday Showcase. We can't wait to see your project in our crafty showcase! Come and join the fun here: https://www.bowdabrablog.com/2015/02/21/saturday-crafty-showcase-feb21/

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  11. ShirleyFebruary 25, 2015 at 1:46 PM

    We are so glad you shared with us at the Merry Monday party! We can’t wait to see what you’ve been up to at our next party!

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  12. MimiMarch 1, 2015 at 8:50 AM

    Hi Liz....thanks for sharing your cleverness at Five Star Frugal last week. Would love to see what you've done this week! Mimi xxx
    http://atrayofbliss.blogspot.com.au/2015/03/five-star-frugal-linkup-7.html

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