Punch Art Baby Rattles

 

Use these punch art baby rattles on baby shower invitations, gender reveal and birth announcements, scrapbook pages and more!  They're super simple and so much fun!

Watch my YouTube tutorial here:

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Fiskars 2 1/2" Circle Punch:

https://amzn.to/3bGJIHf

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Mama Elephant Straight Sliders Die Set:

https://shrsl.com/2tivr

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Unbranded Stacking Ovals Die Set:

https://amzn.to/3pSHzgI

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1/2" Heart Punch:

https://amzn.to/3dYRuPg

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1/4" Round Hole Punch:

https://amzn.to/37SmEnG

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EK Success Reverse Tweezers:   https://amzn.to/3srnNKI

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Multicraft Reverse Tweezers:   https://amzn.to/2P808Rc

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Art Glitter Glue:

https://amzn.to/3sufeis

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Cactus Napkin Folding

 

This fun cactus napkin fold will be great for your Summer themed gatherings and cookouts or even a desert or Southwest themed children's party.  This one is so fun because it doesn't have to be precise.  I took a lot of liberties to just freeform shape it without having to adhere to exact folds and points.  With this technique each one may come out a little bit different and I think that's all the better to represent a natural element like a cactus.  It's so simple.  Let me show you how I did it.

Watch my YouTube tutorial Cactus Napkin Folding here:

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Green Lunch Napkins:   https://shrsl.com/2syc6

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Green Spotted Beverage Napkins:  No longer listed online but can still be found in-store at many Dollar Tree locations.

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Punch Art Blueberries

 

Punch Art Blueberries couldn't be simpler!  I created these using only circles and a star.  It's all about perspective!  Using the right colors and the correct placement really brought these blueberries to life.  Shaping them with the stylus gave them the dimension they needed and finished them off perfectly.  I love how they turned out and I can't wait to use them in my scrapbook-style recipe book. 

Watch my Punch Art Blueberries YouTube video here:

SUPPLIES:

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Confetti Circles Punch:   https://amzn.to/3p7ZWOa

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5/8" Circle Punch:   https://amzn.to/2Z3Fx24

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3/8" Star Punch:   

https://amzn.to/2NdMFq6

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Fence Die:   

https://amzn.to/3cTZj8C

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Leaf & Daisies Die Set:   

https://www.amazon.com/Meslio-Cutting-Embossing-Stencils-Scrapbooking/dp/B07VM7Q8LZ?dchild=1&keywords=daisies+die+set&qid=1612970415&sr=8-30&linkCode=sl1&tag=craftie0f-20&linkId=ba880f62f970be113ca9fffab334279a&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

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Crop-a-Dile:   

https://amzn.to/36X1uo7

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Art Glitter Glue:   

https://amzn.to/3aT5uHl

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EK Success Foam Strips:   

https://amzn.to/2Z1Vk1y

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Reverse Tweezers:    https://amzn.to/2MTSZmT

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EK Success Reverse Tweezers:   https://amzn.to/2Nd6wWr

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Ball Stylus Set:   

https://amzn.to/3aVa9bI

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*May contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links I earn a small commission.  This helps to keep me in business but adds NO additional cost for you. Thank you!

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Ballerina Bead Charm

 

I've waited so long to bring this little ballerina girl to life.  Believe it or not, I've been waiting about 3 or 4 years...  I have had most of the beads all that time waiting to complete my supply list.  The idea originally hit me when I found that spiral donut bead so I put it aside with nothing more than "bun" ballerina hairstyle inspiration.  Then when I made my Hamburger Bead Charm, the green ruffle disc bead that I used for lettuce sparked a thought, "If that came in pink, it would make the pErFecT tutu!".  I did find it in pink, ordered it, added it with my donut bead and again put it aside and kinda forgot about it...  I later revisited it, gathered some other beads and findings, and that's when I started the search for the perfect 3mm x 5mm pink teardrop beads.  If turned with the pointed end down, those would make perfect little tippy-toe ballerina dance feet!!  After the bun and the tutu, I thought teardrop beads would be the easiest part of it all... Not so!  I looked through EVERY bead in my stash (and that's a LOT!).  I had 3x5 teardrops in almost every color except pink.  I found one... then after an extensive re-search I found one more tiny, elusive pink 3x5 teardrop and thought I was ready but the tone was way off.  Next to my other pink beads, they looked like an orangey brown.  So I started looking online.  I placed several orders that each took a couple months or more to arrive from China, Hong Kong, etc..  I even waited through longer shipping delays due to Covid-19.  Again, I just put the whole project aside.

I eventually revisited the idea and began looking online again but still could not find the right beads.  And as you can see in the photo on this post, my poor little ballerina still has no pointed tippy-toes.  But I just could not put my ballerina aside again.  I wanted so badly to bring her to life!  HOWEVER... there will be some tippy-toes in the near future, although they won't be pink ballerina tippy-toes.  It turns out that all my searching inspired another idea that I think you all are going to LOVE!  Stay tuned.

So, all's well that ends well!  I decided to go ahead and bring my ballerina to you as my first craft project of 2021.  I ended up using the 4mm round faceted pink beads that I used in my Beaded Umbrella for her feet. She's finally ready and I think she's absolutely precious! 

Watch my Ballerina Bead Charm YouTube tutorial here:

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the length of time that I've had these beads, many of them are no longer available so I wasn't able to find links to the exact beads that I used but I've included links to equivalent replacements.  See what you have in your stash and always feel free to change up some of the sizes, colors, etc.  CERTAINLY use teardrops for the feet if you have them.  Use any teardrop for the body, faceted or not.  I actually like the teardrops in the replacement link below even better than the one I used in the video.  You could even use an oval or something similar.  For the "bun" I've included links for several options including an almost perfect spiral donut bead that I was able to find in the bronze color but the hole is a little larger so you may have to make accommodations for that.  I also linked to a knot-style donut bead, a bronze flower rondelle, a smooth rondelle, and even a wood rondelle bead.  I LOVE the wood ones!  I think they would be an excellent choice.  I also think a faceted rondelle would still give the "bun" vibes.  Also, I chose bronze because I wanted a brunette ballerina.  You could use gold, champagne, or cream for a blonde.  You could use copper for a redhead.  Black for a darker brunette, or even get whimsical and give her colorful hair.  It's always up to you.  I'm just here to give ideas and inspiration.  I want you to take these ideas and change them up to make them your own.  Have fun!

Here are the links I was able to find for you:

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4mm Pink Round Faceted Beads

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6x12mm Pink Teardrop Beads

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Pink Ruffle Disc Beads

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Flat Acrylic Flower Beads

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Wavy Rondelle Spacers

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Bead Caps (select size option: 10mm & color option: Antique Bronze or Multicolor)

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Spiral Donut Beads (hole is larger, you may need to top it with a small bead or sequin to secure it)

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10mm Knot Donut Beads

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9mm Bronze Flower Rondelle Beads

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10mm Smooth Donut/Rondelle Beads

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10mm Wood Rondelle Beads

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