I think we should do something extra delightful today, don't you? I have so much fun cutting paper, and figuring out my own easier (to me) ways of doing things, that I decided to share.
So, I have 2 paper spider web techniques for you today...
I have been working on this post for a couple of days, and I hope you enjoy making these as much as I do....
To start, all you need is regular white printer paper, and scissors.
You can get fancy with spray paint and glitter a little later. But for now, grab a piece of printer paper, and some scissors.
I like printer paper because it makes it easy to cut through the layers. And, a coat of spray paint makes them a bit sturdy.
(I have moss and green metallic paint on my thumb in the spirit of swamp creatures, just for this spooky post)
I am going to share 2 techniques.
A simple and easy spider web technique...
And, a trickier way to use the "snowflake-paper-flower-urchin" method I showed you last year (see here), by spookifying it a bit.
Let's begin with a simple paper spider web.
First, take a sheet of printer paper, and fold it in half, with the open side facing up.
Once you have folded it in half, fold it in half again, but only crease it at the bottom.
Next, fold the bottom right hand side up, so that you create a "V" point at your center mark.
Now, take your left side of paper, and fold it towards the back, lining up the edges.
Your paper should now make a "V" shape with a funny top.
We want to cut off the funny top.
So, make a horizontal line across your paper about here...
Now, cut the funny top of the paper off, to create a true "V"...
And now, you have a true "V" shape.
The next thing we will do is fold our "V" in half.
Doing this will create a folded side, and an open side...
Face the open side to the right, and the closed/folded side to the left.
Next, we shall begin defining where we will make our cuts.
Take a pen or pencil and draw a line that starts in the upper right hand corner, and swoops down to the left.
This is the cut that will create the outer spider web shape.
Cut that piece off...
The next thing you will do is draw 4 long rectangles from the right side, to the left. However, you must not cut into the left folded side, as it holds everything together. So, make sure your rectangle ends a little before the left hand fold.
See below...
Now, you will cut out your rectangles.
Again, make sure you do not cut through the left hand side.
Tip: The thickness of your cut rectangles determines how delicate your final spider web shall be. Remember, thicker cuts equal less paper, and therefore more delicate spider webs. You'll see.
Let's keep going...
So, after you have cut out all four rectangles, as I have below...
Make a tiny snip at the bottom, like so...
The final bottom snip creates the center of your spider web. The larger the snip, the larger the center opening of your finished spider web.
Next, open up your spider web...
It's okay if it isn't perfect because the paint and glitter will fix it all :)
YAY! A spider web. Woo hoo! Are you dancing in your chair?
You better be, or elssssssse...
Oops, that's my witchie self peeking out there ;)
You can use any paper you'd like. I used printer paper for ease of cutting, but feel free to try this with any paper. Scrapbook paper works beautifully too. Especially a dark-distressed vintagey scrapbook paper.
Before we try painting these, let's try the trickier cutting technique, okay?
The trickier cutting technique creates all sorts of wild paper-cuts.
Here's an example.
See what I mean?
So...
Below we will try the "spookified snowflake" technique.
Again, I am using a piece of white printer paper.
To begin, fold the right bottom corner upwards to create a triangle...
Now, cut off the long rectangular strip at the top, to form a true triangle.
Then, take your triangle, and fold it in half again. To form a smaller triangle.
Holding your smaller triangle upside down, fold the right side into the center.
Then, fold the left side to the back, so that all edges line up...
Coming together, to form a "V" shape.
Your folded paper should look like this.
The next step is to cut off the paper tops, and create a true "V" shape.
Snip, and there you have it...
The first thing we must do is draw our cutting guide lines.
First draw a line with a peek, like I have done below...
Then, go ahead and make your first cut, like so...
The next thing we will do is draw a line in the center, with down swooping lines on either side.
The most important thing to remember with this type of snowflake/spider web is that your center line marks your cutting stop point.
You must not cut through your center line.
Below is an example of how I cut up to the center line, but not through it.
Make a snip at the bottom, to create your center opening. Then, open up your cutting, to see what you made.
That's the funnest part ;)
Try another one...
Invent your own cuts, but follow the rule of not cutting through the center.
Oooo, spooky star-web....
Okay, I am ready to paint and glitter!
I tested two kinds of spray paints. A matte Master craft spray paint, and an everyday multi-use gold spray paint that we had in the workshop. They both work great.
Make sure you do the spray painting outside, in a super well ventilated area.
I took a few glitter choices outside with me, because I simply sprinkle my glitter on the wet paint...
I tried a gold spray paint first. I was super pleased. Then I sprinkled a funky gold-multi fairy sparkle on it...
Even the design it left behind when I lifted it was fun. Don't you think?
I then painted a few traditional black spider webs, and sprinkled some black fairy dust on them while the paint was still wet.
Then I stepped outside of the proverbial box...
I painted one of my star-snowflake-webs in black, and then sprayed some olive green in the center. I sprinkled gold glitter on the green, and I really liked it.
Now I have a whole collection of spookylicious hanging treats.
And all virtually free, and fun to make.
How can you go wrong?
I am going to try the same spray paint technique with snowflakes during the holidays.
I am hooked.
(The photos don't show how sparkly these are in person)
Off I go to make more.....
Do let me know if you make any. I would loooove to see your creations.
Soooo, I best be on my way... I have chores up to my eyeballs ;)
See you soooooon!
(Lots of scrumptious Halloween Treats and all sorts of goodies in my shop)
♥,V
Randoms for today.
1) This makes me giddy with delightment.
Fave line: Your retched little lives have all been cursed,
cuz of all the witches working,
I'm the worst!
tee heeee...
2) My new favorite movie is - "My Dog: An Unconditional Love Story"
I laughed and was touched, and just loved it!
3) Mama's helper and all around heart throb. (still hates strangers)
(Mister laughs, as Matty tackles me with love, when he first sees me in the morning)
4) Dreamy.
5) Autumnal Equinox.
I love fall.
I have a good-bye summer post, that I forgot to post. Oopsie :)
