Mad about Mad Hatter Hats Paper Crafting Tutorial

I am just mad for Mad Hatter hats!  Having grown up loving Alice in Wonderland, then my oldest was the Cheshire cat in her High School play... and my adoration of all things Steam Punk (a mixture of science fiction and fantasy with advanced technology based on steam power.. very Doctor Who and it ties into one of my favorite movies Kate and Leopold).  When a friend and crafter, Ashley, called wanting to have a Private Class and create Mad Hatter hats... I was bubbling over with excitement!!  YES!!  So join me with this fun tutorial on making these cute hats.

Create these cute hats with:

*Etcetera Designer Series Paper (#130129)

*Venetian Romance Designer Series Paper (#130144)

*Modern Medley Designer Series Paper (#126926)

Very Vintage Designer Buttons (#129327)

Antique Brads (#117273)

*Vintage Trinkets (#118764)

*Large Pearl Jewels (#125577)~ON SALE this week on the Weekly Deal!!

Pearl Jewels (#119247)

*Victoria Crochet Trim (#118481)

*Baked Brown Sugar Ruffled Trim (#130022)

Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding Ribbon (#120992)

Very Vanilla Seam Binding Ribbon (#120999)

Circles Collection Framelits (#130911)

Spiral Flower Originals Die (#129379 Occasions Mini)

Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (#113439)

Big Shot Magnetic Platform (#130658)

Hot Glue, Bobby Pins, Ribbon...

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OK so this is my second youngest and you have to admit - these adorable hats ROCK!! 

See this tutorial below:

Using a Dixie Cup as my template... cut up one side and remove the base of the cup. 

 

Lay it out over the back of the paper you want to use.  Trace with a pen. 

*Cut out the template with sharp scissors, our Paper Snips (#103579) and Craft Scissors (#108360) are great high-quality tools that make precision cuts showing how GOOD You are!!

* When cutting the template out - also cut 1/2"-1/4" on one side - out side of your template for a lip.  Use this lip for adhesive.

Using the Circle Collections Framelits they have the perfect fit for this project and the base that matches the template!  Cutting out the base for the smaller side, for the larger side of the hat and the hat brim with the Circle Collection Framelits on the Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine and Magnetic Platform.

 

Cut 4 strips 6" x 1/2" to use for structure and to hold the bases of the hat to the open holes.

Hot Glue the strips the each side open in the hat.  Making an 'X' of these strips will support the structure while holding the 'lids' to the hat.

Here is my Mad Hatter style hats in the *Etcetera Designer Series Paper with Very Vintage Designer Buttons adhered like a corset.  Tie on the Very Vanilla Seam Binding ribbon for a pretty coordinated bow - this'd make a great wedding party hat or non-traditional bridal hat.

 

This very cool *Modern Medley Designer Series Paper has a beautiful Cherry Cobbler and Daffodil Delight rose made with the Spiral Flower Die.  Accented with the Cherry Cobbler Seam Binding Ribbon and Antique Brad for a cool look.. now to find a reason to wear it!!  Adding the adhesive backed *Large Pearl Jewels (on sale through Monday on the Weekly Deals) for a pretty center to the rose.

This cute Lamb card in the Spiral Flower Die Rose with *Large Pearl Jeweled center accented *Etcetera Designer Series Paper for a cool vintage looking Mad Hatter hat.  Accented with the *Victoria Crochet Trim and Antique Brads... it's a wonderful vintage looking accessory.  Add the *Baked Brown Sugar Ruffled Trim to the top for a fun feminine accent.

 

The *Venetian Romance Designer Series Paper is a cool combination of colors and design for an elegant look. Create a 'Corset' look (very Steam Punk) with the Vintage Trinkets brads before adhering hat so that the brads are hidden inside.  The adhesive backed *Large Pearl Jewels are a cool random accent.  I couldn't resist adding one dash of the Antique Brad near the 'corset' of Vintage button brads.  Tie on some elegance with the Very Vanilla Seam Binding Ribbon.

Oh... It is sooooo hard to pick!! 

I'm hoping my oldest will let me throw a fun themed party when she becomes engaged - I see my girls and I having a blast making these sweet accessories. 

 

Which is YOUR Favorite??  Leave me a comment and let me know!!

Adding this Bobby Pin with a strip of the Designer Series Paper.  Use Ribbon, too, to tie these beautiful accessories on.

My girls were besides themselves in getting these pretty hats on... I see us creating something fun like this for an upcoming birthday party.

Erica created this cute hat at the Mad Hatter Private Class... the Modern Medley Designer Series Paper is soon to retire!!  Grab it and its awesomeness on the Last Chance List - when it's gone, it's gone!!  (Here she raided my private stash of retired items and used the Black Satin ribbon as the accent on this card - adding a pop of color with the Cherry Cobbler Binding.

 

These black pearls are our adhesive backed Pearl Jewels that are colored in with a black permanent marker. 

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These pretty Steam Punk inspired Mad Hatter hats have me mad with happiness!!  They make great gifts, accessories, themed parties, weddings and MORE!!  Book YOUR Own Private Class custom fun with me and earn great hostess benefits!!   No matter if you are a fan of Steam Punk, Alice in Wonderland, Doctor Who or just love accessories and paper crafts.. these make amazing gifts and fun decoration.  Join Me in Paper Crafting bliss and Share Me with your friends and family. Personalize these hats for the recipient with our many Designer Series Papers.  I hope that this Mad Hatter Hat tutorial inspires you to have some crafting fun.

Easter Paper Cone

This Easter deliver something pretty that is sure to bring smiles!  These pretty paper cones are a great way to celebrate outside of the typical basket.  With a bold, colorful pattern and vintage design, this embodies Easter and the beauty of the Spring season.  See this tutorial and feel free to share me, leave me a comment and let me know what you think!

Create these cones with:

Watercolor Wonder Designer Series Paper (#132994)

Tangerine Tango card stock (#111349)

Tea Lace Paper Doilies (#129399)

Crisp Cantaloupe Ruffle Stretch Trim (#130021)

Victoria Crochet Trim (#118481)

In-Color Boutique Details (#130934)

Vintage Faceted Designer Buttons (#127555)

Antique Brads (#117273)

Large Pearl Jewels (#125577)

Spiral Flower Die (#129379)

Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (#113439)

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Start with a Square Cut piece of the Watercolor Wonder Designer Series Paper.  There are three examples here, a 8", a 6" and a 4" square for a variety of sizes.  Decide which of the patterns that you'd like for the exterior of the paper cone (our Designer Series Paper is DOUBLE SIDED - so have FUN creating and mixing your look, I'm creating these for an event at the church we will be attending for Easter).  The pattern will color coordinate while wowing with an inner design, much like and envelope liner!

 

The secret to creating these cones is to use a bone folder to curl the edges like you see in the top of this tutorial.  Pre-roll/curl both edges with the side of your bone folder.  Curl and create the cone you desire. 

 

Apply one line of hot-glue on the exterior flap but inside a bit, this allows for an area that the hot glue can 'fill' with out pouring outside of the cone flap.

 

I was demonstrating this project to a coordinator of a large event, I explained that if you are making many, break down the creating.  Start by curling all of the papers with the bone folder.  Then when that is completed curl and seal the flaps down.  You will move quickly and much like your first pancake, the first one may not be your most beautiful.. but with practice and familiarity with the project you will create stunning paper cones and quickly!

 

Create a flap holder when you embellish the cone with a button, rose, brad, etc.  Here this In-Color Boutique Details embellishment in the Crisp Cantaloupe is hot glued on the bottom half alone - so that the flap can slip under and be held down.

OK so I adore, yes - ADORE, the Spiral Flower Die!!  IT creates these stunning 3D flowers out of do many materials!  Here with the Spiral Flower Die and Big Shot, I created a Spiral flower out of the Tea Lace Doilies and Tangerine Tango. 

 

Layer them for this fun and funky, vintage vibe flower.  I use Hot Glue to adhere the flower together.  Apply a small bead of the Hot Glue to the finished rose and it will hold the bottom half to the paper cone, while allowing the top half to hold the flap down on the top.

 

Add this adhesive Large Pearl to the center for more elegance.  These adhesive backed pearls add a warmth and luster to the flower.

Applying the Crisp Cantaloupe Stretch Ruffle Trim to the inside flap of the larger paper cone is a fun way to add frill!  Accented with the Vintage Faceted Designer Button to hold down the flap, this sparkles and would be great for a bridal or baby shower, a girly party and more!  Have fun mixing textures and adding elegance with a variety of accents.

This 4" square is my smallest of the cones and my kids couldn't resist stealing one for their own play time!  These are super cute, delicate and deliver a small treat that is sure to delight. 

 

Accented on this cone is the Antique Brad.  I adore the vintage elegant vibe.  It makes for a luxurious looking cone.

 

These would be ideal for a flower girl or guests to a wedding - fill it with seeds or rose petals for a pretty showering of love on the newlyweds!

Decorate your home, surprise family, friends or neighbors with this door hanger!  Fill with fresh or fake flowers, create paper flowers with the Spiral Flower Die and wow! 

 

Simply punch two holes through the back of the paper cone and thread a ribbon through.  Here, adding to the vintage look of this cone, use the Victoria Crochet Trim and deliver a classic and beautiful gift! (Perfect for May Day greetings!!)

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No matter how you embellish this paper-cone, you are sure to have a BLAST creating and delivering smiles!  I hope that you enjoyed this paper cone tutorial.  Change it up this Easter (or May Day or Mother's Day) and fill a basket full of these cones!  You can use these beautiful cones and fill with jewelry, small candles or (yumm) candy (chocolates, jelly beans, favorite candies, etc).  Use these for weddings, parties or just to delight!  Please feel free to Share Me and this tutorial with your friends and family!

Your lovely hand-stamped card

Lovely... such a lovely word!  I adore how it rolls off my tongue and yes, yes... I use this word often.  So send a clean, feminine, and lovely hand-stamped card to tell someone how special they are to you!  This is EXTRA Special as the lovely stamp and pretty paper are FREE, come and see!! 

Create this card with:
Your Lovely FREE Stamp Set (#113578)
Sweet Sorbet FREE Designer Series Paper (#113521)
Pistachio Pudding card stock (#131294)
Crisp Cantaloupe Ruffled Trim (#130021)
2013-15 In Color Stampin' Write Markers (#131260)
Black ink pad (#126980)
Whisper White card stock (#100730)
Deco Labels Collection Framelits (#130102)
Flower Garden Embossing Folder (#123113)
Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine (#113439)
Big Shot Magnetic Platform (#130658)
Sticky Strip adhesive (#104294)
Stampin' Dimensional Adhesive (#104430)
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Stamping this 'I think you're lovely' sentiment from the FREE Sale~A~Bration Catalog's* Your Lovely stamp set with Black ink on Whisper White card stock. 

Lay this on the Magnetic Platform and Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine.  Using the Deco Labels Framelits pop this perfect image out!  Do the same with the next size up Deco Label Framelit and the Sweet Sorbet FREE Sale~A~Bration *Paper!!

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Emboss the Pistachio Pudding card stock with the Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine and the Flower Garden embossing folder.  This is a subtle but pretty way to add to a card. 

Lay a strip of Sticky Strip across the card.  Remove the red backing and place the Crisp Cantaloupe Stretch Ruffle Trim.  This feminine accent will pick up the pretty patterned Sweet Sorbet FREE Designer Series Paper!

Using the Stampin' Dimensional adhesive to hold raise this card to the next level (lol).  The Stampin' Dimensional adhesive will also hold the layered lovely greeting above the Crisp Cantaloupe Ruffled Trim.

Accent the Your Lovely stamp with the In-Color Stampin' Write Markers in Crisp Cantaloupe and Pistachio Pudding for a cohesive and pretty look!

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Feel Free to tell someone how Lovely they are!!  This clean yet feminine hand-stamped card is a great way to show that you care.  With FREE Papers, Stamps and more... it's a great way to do so with a lovely smile on YOUR face!!  (Yes, I did enjoy saying 'lovely' over and over - lol.)