28.7.12

Pram Shaped Box tutorial

Pram Shaped Box
When my little one saw the Pram shaped box I had posted yesterday, she also wanted to make one so we made this pink and purple 3 D paper craft Pram
How to make a Pram or Pram shaped Box
The basic 3 D pram is surprisingly simple to make .You need just 2 large circles, 4 small circles and a rectangular card strip to join them to make a pram shaped box. 

Pram Shaped Box

Materials required to make a 3 D paper craft Pram or Pram shaped Box
Card stock- sturdy thick card works best if you want your pram to be strong enough to act as a box
Scissors and Glue- I use white glue [ Fevicol MR]
Something to make circles for the body and wheels of your paper craft pram
3 D Paper craft Pram
To make 2 large circles and 4 smaller circles, you can use
1.Saucer and bottle cap
2.Compass
3.Dies & a die cutting machine
Cut off 1/4th from your 2 large circles to get the basic shape of your pram
Pram Shaped Box tutorial
Crafting with my kiddo got  easier after I got my Big shot and we end up recycling even more as now even my little one can easily cut up boxes and thick card using the machine. Here you can see my little one using scallop circle dies and the Big Shot to recycle an old card to make her Pram!
Pram Shaped Box tutorial
To make the pram body take a strip of sturdy paper :My paper strip is 2.5 inches x 11 inches.
Width -will depend on how wide you want the box compartment to be.
Length- depends on how big your pram circle circumference is!Roughly roll it around the circumference of your pram [3/4 circle] to see if you have enough length for your pram box!
Pram Shaped Box tutorial
Score around 1/2 inch from either edge lengthwise [using a scoring tool or a blunt pen point/knife].Make zig zags on these edges as shown [no perfection needed!]
Pram Shaped Box tutorial
Fold over the zig zag teeth and apply glue on all the zig zag teeth on one edge as demonstrated by my little one!
Glue  the zig zag teeth to  the inner surface of your pram circle. This is quite easy if you have an extra pair of helping hands--you can see the tiny fingers helping to hold the zig zags as they dry !
Snip off the extra length of paper if you have more than the circumference of your pram or just bend,fold and glue it in as a horizontal shelf for your pram box.
Pram Shaped Box tutorial
Once one side has dried a bit ,apply glue on the other row of zig zag teeth and glue to the other 3/4 circle just inside the edge. Getting it perfect is tough for little ones so our Pram is not all that symmetrical but I guess the smile on a little face compensated for that!
Pram Shaped Box tutorial
Stick on the wheels on the outer surface or inner surface of the pram . Glue gently wheel by wheel so that all wheels touch the ground when the pram stands.
Pram Shaped Box tutorial
Glue card strips as shown inside the wheels to act as additional supports [ the paper wheels by themselves wont take much weight] so that it can take a bit of weight without toppling over when you put your goodies inside the pram box.
Pram Shaped Box
I didn't add a lid for this one as my daughter wanted to keep her dolly inside but attaching a lid as in my first version of the pram box just involves gluing a piece of card stock inside the pram and letting it overlap on the ledge already made.
Pram Shaped Box
I used MS punches for a lacy effect and hung a heart charm from the roof of our pram .
Pram Shaped Box
We used glittery foam flowers and butterflies again as my little one didn't want much variation from our first pram shaped box .
Pram Shaped Box
I hope you enjoyed my daughter's pink and purple overdose [her fav colors of the moment !].Do share your views as my kiddo has become quite an ardent blogger and is keen to read comments too!
Links to some awesome Prams and tutorials: Loz, MichelleSuzie.

91 comments:

  1. Hello dear girl,its so beautiful..You did great job..your mother is a very smart mom..keep enjoying your crafts with your mum :)

    by the way Sonia,,whats your daughter's name?

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    1. Khadija my kiddo is Prisha which means God's gift!

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  2. Awesome tutorial.Prisha you rock girl.loved your box better than your mom's.thanks for linking up at my challenge.

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    1. Thank You Snehal I agree her pram is so much more cheerful!

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  3. Wow! That is so beautiful! Great work! Hugs

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  4. Wow,Prisha you have made a beautiful pram shaped box. Great job!

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  5. Dr Sonia, that is such a wonderful tutorial. That doll fits perfectly in your wonderful pram creation. I must say your daughter has the most beautiful smile....very contagious. Thanks for sharing this in our CELEBRATIONS challenge at Unstampabelles.

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  6. OMG, that is toooo precious!!! So cute, and the color is just fabulous! What an adorable baby/shower gift this would be.

    Your son is gorgeous and I love his name!

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    1. Audrey my little one is a girl though her hair cut,dresses and slim features makes her look quite boyish!

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  7. Wow, thank you for sharing with us how to make these amazing prams, you make it look so simple but the end result really looks complicated.

    Thank you for sharing your work with all of us at Crafty Boots Challenges.

    Dionne

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  8. Wow... Super cute Pram by a Super Cute Prisha!!!
    Extremely talented

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  9. wow its crazy..... literally this always seemed to difficult to make.....

    Love ur daughter smiles.. she is so cute.. must be happy with all crafting

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    1. Do try it Bhawana it is pretty easy

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  10. This is so adorable. I love the lace and glittery accents. This is so pretty. It makes me long for winter. Thank you for joining us for the Inky Impressions challenge this week. Good luck and I hope you will join us again soon. :o)

    Tonya Inky Impressions DT

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  11. Dr. Sonia, I am sorry about the winter comment. I hit paste by accident. :o)

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    1. No problem Tonya I have posted crazier stuff in comments!

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  12. Wonderful tutorial and I love that your daughter was able to create one of your baby carriages! Wonderful job, Prisha!

    Susan

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  13. What an amazing creation! The pram suits the dolly so well. I think your little one did a fantastic job. Thanks for playing at UnstampaBelles.

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  14. SPeechless!!! I see another talented crafter in the making!!!! Dr. Sonia, You are too good!!!

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  15. Your pram is Stunning. Love the colours. Thanks for joining us at Inky Impressions.
    Kerry

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  16. Great pram again. So glad you had helping hands this time. :) I actually have something in common with your daughter. My name, Jani, means "God's gracious gift" :)

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  17. Fantastic Tutorial Sonia,.. Your daughters pram is stunning..Loz

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  18. this is so gorgeous! a very clever and obviously talented young lady! must run in the family!!! :-) Great to see another entry at Unstampabelles.

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  19. Lovely colours and the little one is so happy , just like the small doll is !
    Love your new pram , thanks for tutorial !
    HUGS

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  20. Sonia, I love that your little girl joins in with crafting and creating. She does it so well, too...bless her!
    Your tutorials are always so easy to follow...thank you!

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  21. Stunning - loved seeing pics of your sweet little one.

    Monica

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  22. This is such fun and so pretty!
    Hugs

    Bella

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  23. Awesome pram tutorial! What a beautiful daughter you have! TFS!

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  24. your daughter is so talented Dr Sonia..i know i keep saying this but everytime i see her creation i am so impressed that a 6 year old is able to do such beautiful work!!!and thank you so much for the Tute!!

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  25. I'm glad to give you an award for your beatiful handmade creations. http://crafting-with-me.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/awarded.html
    Raluk's crafting

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  26. Hi Dr. Sonia & Prisha!

    WOW!!! Prisha & Mommy "BOTH" do amazing craft projects together! I see another wonderful crafter in the making..... :) Prisha, your pram is just so precious sweetie! I love ALL of yours & Mommy's creations on mommy's blog..... They are so unique & well thought out! You are both VERY, VERY TALENTED! Thanks for sharing all of your awesome creations & for joining us at Inky Impressions.

    INKY HUGS!

    Nicole :)

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  27. Oh wow this is fabulous! A wonderful project ..
    Lisa x

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  28. This is lovely so cute and original and a great tutorial as well - thank you for playing along at Inky impressions this week hugs Judith x

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  29. Wow, wow, so gorgeous!! Thank you for the tutorial!! Your daughter is so absolutely adorable and talented just like her Mom :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  30. Oh my! Your daughter is as talented as her mom. Will she be a surgeon, too? (grin) Thank you so much for sharing this tutorial. I think I will make a bunch of these for the next baby shower I throw. I just found out today that my BF is expecting her 6th child. She is hoping for a girl this time. Wouldn't these prams be sweet as party favors at the shower?
    Thanks & bless you,
    Teresa

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  31. Firstly, your daughter is gorgeous. Secondly so is that pram. Thanks for the tutorial and for joining in the fun at Unstampabelles again.

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  32. This is unbelievable stuff from a kid! sooooooo beautiful... :)

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  33. Oh my! Soooooo cute! Her eyes light up when she's being creative eh?

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  34. This is simply superb Doc :)

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  35. This is super cute doc :)

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  36. SIMPLY WONDERFUL! Sonia, you sure put in tons of effort into the tutorial! I love how clear and precise they always are! And I love the fact that your daughter takes such keen interest in it! A crafter in making?

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    1. Thank You Pritesh--I am not too proud of the pics of the tutorial as I had ghastly lighting indoors!

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  37. OMG thats a superb box..soooo beautiful..would like to make one for my niece..
    Dr. you are the one crafter that think of using products in all possible directions...i too have scallop circle die but never thought of using it like this..you are a great inspiration..prisha looks so sweet in that smiling pic !! Waiting to see more projects on dies !!

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  38. that's just adorable..:)

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  39. wow sonia... v v preety creation... ur kidoo is sure to come up big in crafting... :-) :-)

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  40. wow!!!!!!!very talented little girl.........she looks so serious crafting,then we see that naughty smile!!!!!!!!!very ,very cute..and very creative.

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  41. saw you on MIM and omgoodness, this is just adorable. I thank you for the tutorial and now I am eager to make one....smashingly gorgeous...love annie

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  42. Oh my goodness is the just the cutest little pram ever Sonia!! Wonderful instructions on how to do!!

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  43. Really nice work Sonia - Very clean and neat. Don't think I could ever replicate. All the best for the challenge and thanks so much for entering.

    ItsyBitsy - The Blog Place

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  44. OMGOSH, makes me want to have another baby! LOL....NOT! But WOW, I surely would love to have something this gorgeous. Sonia your pram is delightful and the pictures along the way were just precious. Excellent work here again!
    Hugs to you and as always, thank you for linking your talent with us at Make It Monday.
    Lisa xx

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  45. Thanks for the tutorial. How sweet it is to see your daughter working with the Big Shot. She is such a cutie and I'm thinking she is well on her way to being just as great a crafter as her Mom.

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  46. You know what? When I clicked on this exquisite project at MIM, I was not surprised to be directed to your blog! :o) I love everything about this... and especially love that it was a group project! :o) You both did a marvelous job. I adore the papers and colors, the sparkling embellishments, and the pearly wheels. The MS punch looks fantastic. I could gush for hours. This project is certainly one I will be attempting. Thank you for the tutorial and the inspiration. :o) I hope you both have a beautiful, sparkly day!

    Hugs and blessings!

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  47. Anonymous31/7/12

    WOW Great job! great Tip Share too! Thanks for playing along at Top Tip Tuesday this time for our all about circles challenge, hugs Samantha :0)
    PS don't forget you can enter 3 projects and or 3 Tips too! xx

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  48. This is just too darn cute! I love the colors you used with all the details and layers...amazing! Thank you for joining us this week at the Inky Impressions Challenge!

    Jackie, Inky Impressions DT

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  49. Isn't that the sweetest thing, what an adorable project! Thanks for the kind comments you have been leaving on my site truly appreciate them!
    hugs
    glenda

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  50. Wow....Such an awesome creation Doc....Hats off to ur little angel!!!!

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  51. What an adorable litte pram, another gifted crafter in the making, so very pretty, and a fabulous tutorial, so easy to follow...you are a very clever little girl to make such a precious creation.well done, I love it.


    Thanks for sharing with us at ‘Make it Monday’

    Luv CHRISSYxx

    Don’t forget. .if you leave a comment on another entrant, mention that you saw their card on ‘Make it Monday’ for a chance at second prize.. the more you comment on and mention MIM, the more chances at winning second prize.

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  52. This is so pretty! loved the cute pram! the tute is also so nicely explained n ur kiddo has a gr8 smile!

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  53. Love this, what a great creation, it looks like alot of fun. Thanks for joining the All About Circles Challenge at Top Tip Tuesday.

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  54. wow Sonia, I just looove this pram, the little doll is also adorable. Prisha is having a great time crafting with you :)

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  55. Beautiful project with fantastic details!! Thanks for playing with us at The Paper Shelter.

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  56. OMGee - saw this on MIM and had to come and have a look! It's fabulous! Your little one is very pretty too and it's lovely to see children crafting along with their mums! Thank you very much for the tutorial too hugs Karen

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  57. Sonia, you are amazing! This tutorial is awesome & your creation is just stunning AND inspiring :)

    Btw, I saw you on MIM.

    Lots of joy,
    Corrinne

    PS - I invite you to join Tuesday Alchemy's newest challenge at http://tuesdayalchemy.blogspot.com

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  58. Such a great card & tutorial ;-) Thanks for joining in our Celebrations Challenge at UnstampaBelles.

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  59. Over the top adorable!!! Thanks for the tutorial and the sweet pictures of your little one crafting away. I love this project!

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  60. Such a cute card,i always enjoy seeing your works and get inspired. Lots to learn from you.

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  61. This is absolutely FANTASTIC, Gorgeous design and so well made, saw you on MIM. Joey x

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  62. Awesome project! Thanks for the tutorial, I'm definitely going to give it a whirl!

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  63. Oh Wow! I absolutely LOVE this pram shaped box and will definitely have to make my friend one who will be having a baby girl very soon..PERFECT!!! I saw you over at MIM, thanks for the inspiration!

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  64. I saw your beautiful creation on Make It Monday and had to visit and take a closer look. Gorgeous! TFS! My entries are: #84, #129, #91, #157, #158 and #277.
    I would love to have you visit my blog!
    Hugs,
    Julia

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  65. wow so stunning , i craft with my 14yr old :) just found your blog your art work is amazing :) x

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  66. Another one over at MIM??? Do you ever sleep? LOL. I see Prisha helped with this one. Now she has a little buggy for her baby. Too sweet and you could do so many things with them.

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  67. Absolutely gorgeous creation! Thanks for the tutorial!! Hugs, Ani
    I have a candy over at http://cardmaniachallenges.blogspot.com/ if you're interested...

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  68. Super cute and what a lovly assistant you have!!
    Thank you for joining us at Fashionista Challenge this time!We appreciate your entry and wish you luck and success!!!

    Be sure to check back and see if your card is "Featured" or in the Top 5...also, dont forget to come back and VOTE for the Peoples Choice winner...

    Rina Fashionista

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  69. Aivan ihana, niin söpö vaunu:)

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  70. Mind Blowing craft sonia.....:) Great...

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  71. OMG this is sooo adorable!.. LOVE teh cute doll too! ;)
    The colours and the cute heart charm is soooo awesome!
    You are amazing! :D

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  72. Superb creation. Love the detailing done by you.

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  73. This is beautiful! I am glad I happened upon your crafty blog! I also like to make cards for different occasions)so, will pick up some of your ideas!

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  74. omg this is so adorable !!

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  75. hello...what a wonderful creation.. can you please tell me more about die cuts and die cut machine? which one can i purchase ? from where?

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    1. Pragati you actually dont need die cutting machines to make this project and I have started using the big shot only since a couple of months. I bought the big shot from Itsy Bitsy Bangalore. Die cutting machines are fun if you are a hobby crafter and I would say extremely helpful if you are a professional crafter.

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  76. awesome doc.. such talented pair of hands you got. so does your lil one. BTW where do you pick the decorations for your crafts in Bangalore. TIA

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    1. Thank you Feeba. See the link on top "craft supply stores in India"

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  77. Liebe Sonja,
    Eine fantastische und so süüüüüüße Arbeit. Auch deine Anleitung ist wunderschön gemacht.
    Liebe Grüße, Anja

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    1. WOW!!! lovely Pram ...n reaaly really Nice 2 c ur daughter engrossed in doing it...so sweet expression on her contented innocent face after completing it;)
      BTW Sonia, can u plz tell which crimper u usen which is d best b,coz I find in most of ur projects u use it

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    2. Kunda by crimper do you mean the scoring board..I use the scorpal ..its indispensable for me to make pop up cards and boxes

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  78. Mam How much that die cut machine cost?

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  79. I would like to learn crafts from you. Will you do? Please.. I am in Chennai. Where are you located?

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    1. Thank you ...I craft as a Hobby only as I am an ENT Surgeon. You can learn many crafts from the free tutorials I post on this blog

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  80. I was looking everywhere to.make something like this for a guests return gift.... Tha k you so much!!! This was simple and perfect.... :-)

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