Weaving Un-Loomed - A How-to Book Includes Paper Weaving
Remember when I recommended several craft podcasts recently? The multi-talented Craftypod [edit: no longer available] owner, Diane Gilleland, is the creator of a brand new e-book that looks simply wonderful. Read lots about Weaving Un-Loomed, see pictures of all of the book's projects on her blog, and even download one for free!
This pendant/bracelet speaks to paper lovers like me... I've been wondering how to make these nifty little squares of woven paper so the ends aren't all untucked and fly-away. Diane's tutorial easily solves the mystery.
![woven paper bracelet and necklace woven paper bracelet and necklace made from magazine pages](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwzF9QxoNmwmG3PACa6TeHnSXU7jD7HMDUuN2Qv8fUJ5IQ0Klf1gAS45C90oUcyTK9yEvp710iywrMy6S1SOrx61KF1x8_qtu7weesK1vWzgEmsGC3VbGI3cT_SrvN73avcPeBGHXGTp4/s640-rw/Diane's+magazine+page+jewelry.jpg)
I'm not exaggerating when I say every project is appealing and useful. Something tells me Diane is getting dangerously close to pulling me away from my one track paper mind.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0sOmCe8YvO94QvJ66bVSqn6qVVKQLCPRTegkO19qibqO-fYH_hF1T0y4F-NqSCMxERfY_e8jI42q_eES5KWP0jHdWJTtdHFUr4Fjv3tOdpQRy6MzMtbmbut9daHLQLQlu80jkIAj2NA0/s640-rw/Diane's+burlap+and+ribbon+tote.jpg)
Beautifully presented with clear instructions and perfect pictures, there's also the neatest e-book feature I've seen yet... order the entire book or individual projects. And when printing out directions, I like the ink-saving pictureless option.
At the risk of this post sounding like a Diane lovefest / infomercial, I can't help but mention she has another brand new book that will be released on July 21st.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9sLgxaFq2zMfFFsufqPFWtWBEbWJ59eIP33bA_vN3UlBx7q5R2_VC-twBOrWW4LHRf6-BNjbdX9stobw3oosntLrE9dtP0QlLYdtl-BnA-LMvISqo0K_S26W0R0LlxHSwUKewDj5ApCk/s640-rw/kanzashi+in+bloom+cover.jpg)
Judging a book by its {gorgeous} cover might not be the best idea, but I think we're safe when it's Diane's crafty hands doing the making. Kanzashi in Bloom can be pre-ordered from Amazon. Hmmm, perhaps some of the enticing flower designs can also be created with paper... I'm anxiously awaiting release day to check out what's inside!
This pendant/bracelet speaks to paper lovers like me... I've been wondering how to make these nifty little squares of woven paper so the ends aren't all untucked and fly-away. Diane's tutorial easily solves the mystery.
![woven paper bracelet and necklace woven paper bracelet and necklace made from magazine pages](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwzF9QxoNmwmG3PACa6TeHnSXU7jD7HMDUuN2Qv8fUJ5IQ0Klf1gAS45C90oUcyTK9yEvp710iywrMy6S1SOrx61KF1x8_qtu7weesK1vWzgEmsGC3VbGI3cT_SrvN73avcPeBGHXGTp4/s640-rw/Diane's+magazine+page+jewelry.jpg)
I'm not exaggerating when I say every project is appealing and useful. Something tells me Diane is getting dangerously close to pulling me away from my one track paper mind.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0sOmCe8YvO94QvJ66bVSqn6qVVKQLCPRTegkO19qibqO-fYH_hF1T0y4F-NqSCMxERfY_e8jI42q_eES5KWP0jHdWJTtdHFUr4Fjv3tOdpQRy6MzMtbmbut9daHLQLQlu80jkIAj2NA0/s640-rw/Diane's+burlap+and+ribbon+tote.jpg)
Beautifully presented with clear instructions and perfect pictures, there's also the neatest e-book feature I've seen yet... order the entire book or individual projects. And when printing out directions, I like the ink-saving pictureless option.
At the risk of this post sounding like a Diane lovefest / infomercial, I can't help but mention she has another brand new book that will be released on July 21st.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9sLgxaFq2zMfFFsufqPFWtWBEbWJ59eIP33bA_vN3UlBx7q5R2_VC-twBOrWW4LHRf6-BNjbdX9stobw3oosntLrE9dtP0QlLYdtl-BnA-LMvISqo0K_S26W0R0LlxHSwUKewDj5ApCk/s640-rw/kanzashi+in+bloom+cover.jpg)
Judging a book by its {gorgeous} cover might not be the best idea, but I think we're safe when it's Diane's crafty hands doing the making. Kanzashi in Bloom can be pre-ordered from Amazon. Hmmm, perhaps some of the enticing flower designs can also be created with paper... I'm anxiously awaiting release day to check out what's inside!
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