Gift FAQ...part 5
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GIFT FAQ.....PART # 4
I didn't get fancy with the covers, but I transcribe my grandmother's pencil-written cook book from the 30's & 40's & printed copies for
everyone in the family with a short bio of the woman.
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Well, you asked for ideas, so here goes!
I quilt and everytime I join a swap or host one myself, I make a sample or samples of the block(s) I want to make. Over time, this has
really added up to a lot of odd blocks! I have these "different" blocks in a box ane when I need or want things for myself , family or
friends, I get this box out and make pot holders,
placemats, tea towels, table runners, etc. To make them larger, I just add borders or sashing, what ever it takes! Sometimes, for a gift for
a special friend, I have sashed one block, quilted it with thin batting, framed it and sent it.
Thanks so much for your collection of different quick gifts! I haven't taken the time to read through all of them yet, I plan to make an
index and put all in a binder.
Phyllis
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Last year I mad several dozen Microwave heating pads using good "ole" fashion SEED CORN. They are terrific!! I made cover bags
using Fall and Halloween Prints. The make nice Christmas gifts. and are greatly
appreciated by any one with arthritis or other related problems. I have not had any problems with the corn falling apart or nasty "bugs"
or anything else appearing. I read a few posts on from different people complaining about insects. I haven't had any problems along
those lines.
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Kevin's mention of the styrofoam ornaments with sequins and straight pins reminded me of some ornaments I made for my Mom about
35 years ago. They consisted of a white styrofoam ball with a red pipecleaner stuck into it. The pipecleaner was bent into a hook shape
to hold the ball on the tree. That's it. No sequins, no nothing. We called them snowballs and my Mom still puts them on the tree. You
can imagine how beat up they are now but when I am home for Christmas we get a good laugh out of them.
Charlene
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&The bride is getting married this coming weekend (a 3-week engagement) &and I would like to sew something special for her with the
little bit of &wedding dress fabric I cut off in alterations, and get this...I would &like it to be fast
I have seen pretty little purses, jewelry rolls, and pincushions made from remnants of satins, laces, buttons, etc with some embroidery.
Or you could cover a picture frame the same way, put a layer of thin
batting over a plain wooden frame and then stretch your pieced and quilted piece over that. You can do "crazy quilting" with odd sized
bits of fabric or you could do fast machine strip or paper piecing.
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Here in Oklahoma, we make "corn bags" - same idea as rice bags, but we use field corn as a filler as it seems to hold heat longer than
rice. I typically make the bag out of canvas, about 8-1/2x11inches finished size , then I make a flannel outer cover similar to a pillow
sham to encase the cornbag. I use the outer cover for two reasons: first, it makes a much more attractive gift, and secondly, the flannel is
washable (unlike the corn bag itself). You can really have fun making the cover attractive-you could make a pieced block to incorporate
into the cover or even applique (oh my goodness, I can't believe I typed the a-word) a design on the cover. Last Christmas, I made my
FIL a corn sack with a solid flannel cover, which
I monogrammed with my sewing machine; he loved it (he loves to see his name or initials on his possessions). You use about 3 cups of
corn for a sack this size, microwave on high for about 2 minutes, and it holds its heat for a couple of hours. I have one that I put under
my feet while I am working on the computer whenever it is really cold out.You can buy field corn very cheaply from a farm supply store
and use any leftovers to feed the birds.
Terry in OK
** Cherry-pits have also been used.
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These can be more than just "heating pads . . . I have a "bun warmer" that I made for keeping rolls warm --- it's about 6" square and is
only a few layers of rice thick, that I heat in the microwave and put between the bread basket and the napkin that the rolls are in ---don't
put it next to the rolls as it cannot be washed--- I also have used one of my rice bags for helping bread to rise . . . and have packed a
couple of them around a casserole to a pot luck . . . ~kathy
Or:
How about a rice bag to warm up a cold car seat on a frosty winter morning? ~~Carol
I've thought about making a human "bun warmer".
I think that a larger pad, put in the microwave for 2 or 3 minutes before heading out to a football game, to be used as a "seat cushion"
would be very useful. In fact, I have considered making smaller bags to use in my pockets as hand warmers.
I find that the corn also puts out moisture, just like the rice bags, but it seems to hold the heat longer. However, the rice might be easier
on the buns!
Penny
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Re: the rice bags, the opposite works too, we keep a bag of unpopped popcorn in the freezer, and then if (when) someone needs an
ice-pack, we pull it out! It works so well for a number of reasons. Our ice-maker makes quarter moon shaped cubes, and they don't
conform very well to an injured ankle or knee, but popcorn does! And popcorn doesn't melt and leak out of the bag!
You'd be surprised how long it will stay cold too!
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Reminder: Do Not purchase handtowels with metallic thread on them!
Our Bee used the idea of Rice Bags as gifts, but being a greenie, in my excitement to give a beautifully embroidered hand towel rice
bag creation, I did not realize until my test in the Microwave that it will burn up and my friend will not get the gift I had intended.
Been there, done that. Caution to Creators. Is there a camp nuke & cry?
Linda
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I make some really pretty ornaments out of a couple of Cathedral window
squares. Sew them to each other, put two prints in & whip down the folds
like you would for a bigger piece. I've stuffed some & left some flat.
Gives a nice quilty look to them without a lot of effort. Our Guild is
doing a Christmas tree for a science center here & I made 1/2 dozen of
these in just a couple evenings.
Janet
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Hi
I saw the cutest needle holder/thimble holder at a festival I went to over the weekend. It required a clear plastic film "can".
I would like to share the idea w/you.
Glue a small felt ball, nickle size, to the inside of the lid, which then becomes the bottom of the needle/thinble holder. Alternate: stuff a
small yoyo VERY thghtly with cotton. Drill a small hole in the bottom of the can, which now becomes the top, and string a pretty ribbon
or string of beads thru the hoed and slip it over your head. The can can be painted w/craft paint or perhapes covered w/beads using the
peyote stich method.
When you are thru quilting, your needles are stored in the felt/cotton ball and thinble resting on top, then covered w/the other part of can.
The necklace I saw also had a small pair of folding sissors attached but seems to me they weren't very handy unless you were cliping
threads very close to your chest.
To make Felt Ball:
I am a spinner so have lots of wool available for felting. I save odd bits and pieces of carded wool and roll them into a ball, adding
layers as they show up. When I have one about golf ball size I put it into the toe of an old panty hose, tie it closed and toss into the next
washer load, then into the dryer. Do this several times untill it is compressed to the size you want. If it is too small, just add more layers
and wash & dry again. Hint: if it comes out of the washer flat on one side, just reshape before you dry. Tennis ball size makes a good cat
toy if you put some catnip on it. That size can also be flattened into a cylinder shape (before drying)about 2x3 and used as a pin cushion
near your sewing machine.
Have fun
Nelda
*** Stop by your local Wal-Mart 1Hr. Photo and ask for the clear canisters from our recycling bin, as many as you want and best of
all...it's free.
Also, if your photo finisher has a recycle bin in their store, they will probably give you all the canisters you can haul away.
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"Baby's Sleeping" Shower Favor
by Florence LaCasse
Cut and glue a cute baby shower favor from a fabric square and trims.
Finished size: 51/2" long
MATERIALS (for one favor)
* Flannel baby print fabric (designer used receiving blanket), 6"
square.
* Wooden bead, 11/2" diameter.
* White satin ribbon, 1/2" wide, 12 inches.
* White pregathered lace: 1/2" wide, 12 inches; eyelet, 1" wide, 4
inches.
* Plastic pierced earring diskette (for pacifier), one.
* Mini-curled hair, 1/2" length.
* Fiberfill stuffing.
* Thin craft wire, 3 inches.
* Black fine-line permanent marker.
* Low-temperature glue gun and glue sticks.
* Scissors. Ruler.
INSTRUCTIONS
For blanket, place right side of 6" square of fabric on work surface so one
point of fabric is at top, bottom, and each side, forming a diamond shape.
Glue bound edge of 1/2" wide lace to wrong side of blanket, starting at
left point, to top point, and ending at right point of blanket.
For baby's head, glue hair on top center of wooden bead; curl should fall
forward. Trim curl if needed. With black marker, draw eyes and nose as
shown (Fig. 1). For pacifier, glue earring diskette under nose in center of
face. For bonnet, glue eyelet lace around head, starting at left side of
neck, across top of head, and ending at right side of neck. Glue back of
head to wrong side of blanket 1/2" from top point of blanket.
For body, place fiberfill stuffing in center of blanket. Fold bottom point
of blanket up to baby's chin, tucking point of blanket under to form
straight edge. Glue straight edge of blanket to chin. Fold right side of
blanket across front; glue to secure. In the same way, fold and glue left
side of blanket across front.
With ribbon, make a two-loop bow with 11/2" loops and 31/2" tails; twist
center of bow with wire. Cut ribbon ends at a slant. Glue bow to center
front of blanket 1" below baby's chin.
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Sparkle & Lace Ornaments
by Lela Gunning
Glue lace motifs to purchased shapes. Then paint and add ribbon and pearl
trims for elegant Victorian ornaments.
Finished size: teardrop, 5-1/2" long; egg, 4" long; ball, 2-1/2" diameter;
circle, 2-3/8" diameter
MATERIALS
Teardrop
Clear acrylic snap-together teardrop.
Pink lace flower motif, 10" long.
Pink satin ribbon, 1/8" wide, 1-1/2 yards.
Pink satin ribbon roses with leaves, 3/8", seven.
Pink braid, 1/2" wide, 13 inches.
White pearls, 4mm, twelve.
Pixie Pink iridescent paint*.
Wire, 24-gauge, 4 inches. Wire cutters.
Paper towels.
Egg
Plastic-foam egg, 4" long.
White lace flower motif with leaves and stems, 13-1/2" long.
Pink satin ribbon, 1/8" wide, 3 yards.
Pink satin ribbon roses with leaves, 3/8", fourteen.
White pearls, 3mm, thirty.
Iridescent paint*: Pixie Pink and Iced Mint.
Wire, 24-gauge, 4 inches. Wire cutters.
Straight pins, two.
Paper cup.
Ball
Pre-stiffened ecru crocheted ball, 2-1/2" diameter.
White lace flower motif with leaves, 3-1/2" long, two.
Pink satin ribbon, 1/8" wide, 1-1/4 yards.
Pink satin ribbon roses with leaves, 3/8", eight.
Pink and silver sequin braid, 1/4" wide, 8 inches.
White pearls, 4mm, eleven.
Iridescent paint*: Pixie Pink and Iced Mint.
Wire, 24-gauge, 8 inches. Wire cutters.
Circle
Flat clear acrylic circle, 2-3/8" diameter.
White lace flower motif with leaves, scrap.
Pink satin ribbon, 1/8" wide, 12 inches.
Pink satin ribbon rose with leaves, 3/8", one.
White pearl strand with 4mm pearls, 9 inches.
Iridescent paint*: Pixie Pink and Iced Mint.
General
Small paintbrush.
Thick white craft glue.
Scissors. Ruler.
*Shimmers Paint was used for this project.
INSTRUCTIONS
Teardrop
Separate front and back pieces of teardrop. With paper towel, gently wipe
out both sides; set aside one half of teardrop.
Place lace motif inside one half of teardrop, starting at top point of
teardrop and working downward slightly off center to left side. Trim motif
to fit, cutting 1/4" before seam at bottom of teardrop. Apply glue to back
of motif; press into teardrop. Place remaining motif on outside of second
teardrop half, trimming if necessary. Apply glue to back of motif; press
onto teardrop. Let glue dry thoroughly before proceeding.
Paint tops of motifs lightly with pink; let dry. Randomly glue five pearls
and three ribbon roses to motif inside of teardrop. In the same way, glue
seven pearls and two ribbon roses to outside of motif.
Carefully spread glue into each teardrop seam; snap teardrop halves
together. Glue pearl braid over outside seam.
For hanging loop, cut a 4" length from ribbon. Tie ribbon ends together in
an overhand knot; trim close to knot. Glue loop to top back of teardrop.
For bows, cut two 25" lengths from ribbon. Make two bows, each with six
1-1/2" loops and 2-1/2" tails; twist wire around center of each bow. Cut
ribbon ends at a slant. Glue one bow to top of each side of teardrop. Glue
one ribbon rose in center of each bow.
Egg
Paint plastic-foam egg with heavy coat of pink. Place egg over paper cup to
dry.
Trim lace motif into smaller sections; arrange in a pleasing manner on egg.
Apply glue to back of each motif; press onto egg. Let dry. Paint each
flower with pink; paint leaves and stems with mint. Let dry.
Set aside six ribbon roses. Glue remaining ribbon roses and pearls to egg.
For tassel, cut three 10" lengths from ribbon. Lay ribbon lengths on top of
each other; fold in half. Tie in an overhand knot at folded edge of ribbon.
Cut ribbon ends at a slant, varying lengths. Insert one straight pin tip
into glue. Place folded end of tassel at pointed end of egg; insert pin
with glue through tassel into egg.
For hanging loop, cut a 4" length from ribbon. Dip straight pin point into
glue. Hold ribbon edges together at top center of egg; insert pin with glue
through ribbon ends into egg.
For bows, cut two 30" lengths from ribbon. Make two bows, each with six 2"
loops and 2-1/2" tails; twist center of each bow with wire to secure. Glue
one bow on each side of hanger. Glue three ribbon roses in center of each
bow.
Ball
Paint crocheted ball with pink; let dry. Glue sequin braid over side seam
of ball. Arrange one lace motif on each side of ball in a pleasing manner.
Apply glue to back of each motif; press onto ball. Let dry. Paint each
flower with pink; paint leaves and stems with mint.
For hanger, bend 3" length of wire into a hook shape on each end. Insert
one end of hook into top of ball; glue to secure.
For bows, cut two 22" lengths from ribbon. Make two bows, each with six
1-1/2" loops and 2" tails; twist wire around center of each bow. Cut ribbon
ends at a slant. Glue one bow on each side of wire hanger. Glue one ribbon
rose to center of each bow.
Randomly glue pearls and ribbon roses on each side of ball.
Circle
Pour a small puddle of pink paint in center of acyrlic circle. Tip circle
so paint is evenly distributed on entire circle top. Let dry thoroughly.
Trim and arrange lace motif scrap in pleasing manner on top of circle.
Apply glue to back of each motif; press onto circle. Let dry. Paint each
flower with pink; paint leaves with mint. Let dry.
Glue pearl stand around outside front edge of circle. Cut remaining pearls
from strand; glue single pearls randomly on lace motif.
For hanging loop, cut a 4" length from ribbon. Fold ribbon in half. Glue
cut edges of ribbon together to top center back of circle.
With remaining ribbon, tie a two-loop bow; cut ribbon ends at a slant. Glue
bow to top center of circle. Glue ribbon rose to center of bow.
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Political Party Pals
Make comical pins or favors for a
"Get-Out-and-Vote" campaign.
Patriotic Party Animals
by Kimberly Thomas
Election day lapel pins or party favors are made from plastic spoons.
Finished size: approximately 6" tall
MATERIALS
General (for each animal)
* Plastic spoon, one.
* Wiggle eyes, 7mm, two.
* Pin back, 1-1/2" long, one.
* Air-soluble marker.
* Paper plate (for palette).
* Extra-fine sandpaper. Paintbrush.
* Glue gun and glue sticks. Thick craft glue.
* Scissors. Ruler.
Elephant
* Gray craft foam, 2"x 3".
* Gray acrylic paint (to match foam).
* Gray chenille stem (to match foam).
* Black plastic top hat, 17x28mm, one.
* Red/white/blue stripe ribbon, 1/2" wide, 14 inches.
* White pom-poms, 5mm diameter, two.
* Pencil.
Donkey
* Brown craft foam, 2" square.
* Brown acrylic paint (to match foam).
* Miniature American flag.
* Tan pom-poms: 7mm diameter, three; 1/2" diameter, one.
* Royal blue satin ribbon, 1/8" wide, 8 inches.
* Black fine-line permanent marker.
INSTRUCTIONS
General. To roughen back of each spoon for painting, lightly sand. Squeeze
a small amount of each paint onto separate areas of plate. Paint one spoon
back with brown and one with gray; let dry. Painted side of spoon will now
be referred to as front. Cut patterns from Pattern Section; use patterns to
cut materials as indicated. Use thick craft glue unless otherwise
indicated. When using thick graft glue, let glue dry before proceeding to
next step. Follow specific instructions below to finish each pin; then use
glue gun to glue one pin back vertically down back of each spoon handle.
Elephant. For each ear, spread glue on straight edge of ear; press glued
area of ear to back edge of head. For trunk, cut a 6" length from chenille
stem. Tightly wrap chenille stem around pencil; carefully slide trunk off
pencil. Tighten one end of trunk to a taper by gently twisting stem; glue
wide end of trunk to center front of head. For each tusk, glue one white
pom-pom at base of trunk on each side. For eyes, glue two wiggle eyes close
together above trunk.
To cover top of hat crown, cut a circle from ribbon and glue to top of hat.
Glue ribbon around sides of crown. Glue hat to center top of head between
ears so that stripes on top of crown are vertical.
For bow, tie remaining ribbon into a bow with 1" loops and 1-1/4" tails;
cut ribbon ends in a "V." Glue bow to center bottom of head.
Donkey. Glue ears 1/4" apart to top back of head in the same way as the
elephant. For mane, glue three small tan pom-poms to top front of head
between ears as shown. For muzzle, glue remaining pom-pom to center front
of head. For nostrils, use black marker to draw two dots evenly spaced at
top center of muzzle. For eyes, glue two wiggle eyes close together above
muzzle.
To finish donkey, glue flag slightly tilted to handle just below head. Tie
blue satin ribbon into a small bow with 1/2" loops and 1" tails; cut ribbon
ends at a slant. Glue bow to center bottom of head.
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Holiday Crafts
* Dough for Cookie Cutter Decorations
* Cinnamon Clay
Dough for Cookie Cutter Decorations
From: Chilton Housewares, Manitowoc, WI
1 cup corn starch
2 cups baking soda
1-1/4 cups cold water
Combine dry ingredients in a saucepan. Gradually add water until the
mixture is smooth. Heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture reaches a
moist, mashed-potato consistency. Turn onto a plate and cover with a damp
cloth. When it is cool enough to handle, knead the dough.
Roll the dough to 1/4 inch thickness and cut shapes with cookie cutters.
Dip the cutters in baking soda and shake before cutting.
If you plan to hang the decorations, pierce a hole with a hollow coffee
stirrer or a soda straw before they dry. Allow the dough shapes to dry for
several days at room temperature on a cooling rack. They can be painted
with markers or paint.
Cinnamon Clay
From: Ellyn Whitehouse Source: rec.crafts.misc newsgroup
1 cup cinnamon
1 tbsp. cloves
1 tbsp. nutmeg
3/4 cup applesauce (well drained)
2 tbsp. white glue
Mix cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Add applesauce and glue. Work mixtue with
hands until smooth and well mixed. Divide into four portions. Roll dough to
1/4-inch thickness between two pieces of waxed paper. Cut with cookie
cutters (or other molds). Use a drinking straw to make holes if you want to
hang your ornaments. Put on a wire rack to dry at room temperature for
several days. Turn twice daily so they don't curl. Hang with ribbon or
colored yarn.
You can also dry the ornaments in a slow oven at 250° until hard and dry
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Lapel Pin
Materials:
* 4" Annies Medallion heart doilies (PBC003204) from Peking Handicraft
* Stiffy doily stiffener from Plaid
* 4 small peach and cream ribbon roses
* Waxed paper
* 1" white teardrop pearl with hanging loop
* Needle and thread
* Low-temperature glue gun from Adhesive Technologies
* 10" narrow white braid
* 10" small strung pearls
* Paper towels
* 1 1/2" cherub charm
* 1 1/2" pin back
* White paint
* Clear acrylic sealer
Instructions:
1. Saturate heart with stiffener, following manufacturers directions.
2. Smooth on waxed paper. Saturate white braid; press along periphery of
heart, having ends meet at heart bottom. Allow to dry completely.
3. Glue pearls along braid. Glue a line of ribbon roses beginning at
upper left corner of heart and working toward point.
4. Secure teardrop pearl through crochet space at point of heart with
needle and thread.
5. Squeeze white paint over surface of cherub. Allow to sit one minute;
wipe excess off with paper towel; dry. Seal with one or two coats
clear sealer. Dry completely.
6. Glue cherub on point of heart. Glue pin back in place on wrong side of
pin.
Beth Wheeler
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Fall Leaf Place Mat
Create a beautiful place mat with a 12"x18" piece of fabric, silk leaves,
iron-on adhesive, and paint.
Remove leaves from stems. Following manufacturer's instructions, fuse
iron-on adhesive to back of each leaf. Arrange leaves around outer edge of
place mat so that leaves are overlapping. Following manufacturer's
instructions, fuse leaves to place mat. With coordinating dimensional
paint, outline the leaves and vein lines; let dry 24 hours. Cut around
outer edge of leaves. Apply a no-fray solution to cut edges.
Any silk leaf or flower could be used for the place mat. Fabric cut-outs
could also be used. Make place mats for all seasons.
Fall Leaf Place Mat
designed by Mary Jo Cook
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Christmas Gift Boxes
Use the project in the photo to inspire you to create beautiful gift boxes
from greeting cards. All you need is a great idea!
Create holiday gift boxes for the small gifts on your shopping list! All
you need are old greeting cards. Cut along the fold of each card to
separate the front and back. Trim 1/8" from all four edges of the back.
Decide how deep the box should be. Working on the wrong side, mark this
amount from all four sides of front and back. (See Fig. 1.) Using a ruler
as a guide, fold toward the wrong side along all lines. Cut one slit on
each corner as shown. Glue flaps, securing with clips until glue sets.
-- Michele Emerson-Roberts
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For HALLOWEEN:
Napkin Favor MATERIALS (for one favor)
* Orange paper napkin.
* Black cat shape*, 4 ½"x5".
* Green mini silk ivy leaves, 6" sprigs, two.
* Silver isolypsis sprig (for whiskers).
* Emerald flat back jewels, 6mm, two.
* Orange satin ribbon, 1 1/8 " wide, 6 inches.
* Black permanent marker.
* Green floral tape.
* Thick craft glue. Toothpick.
* Scissors.
*Scare-D-Cat shape from Big Shapez-Z-Barten Products was used for this
project.
INSTRUCTIONS
Fold open napkin in half lengthwise and in half lengthwise again. With
napkin border at top, draw a jack-o-lantern face in center of napkin with
black marker. Fold back 2" at one end of napkin. Draw ends of napkin
together, forming a circle. Place the folded napkin end inside open end of
napkin.
Tape ivy sprig stems together with floral tape. Insert ivy into top of
napkin, allowing leaves to cascade on each side.
(Note: Use toothpick to apply glue.) Glue eyes to cat shape, approximately
1 Ú4 " apart. For whiskers, cut silver isolypsis into four 1 3 Ú4 "
lengths. Glue two whiskers to each side of face. With ribbon, make a
two-loop bow with ½ " loops and ½ " tails; cut ribbon ends at a slant. Glue
bow below whiskers. Perch cat into ivy leaves.
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Birthstone Dragonfly Pins
Jewels, beads, and glitter-paper wings take flight!
Finished size: 3" long
MATERIALS (for one pin)
* Faceted stones:
round: 4mm, two; 12mm, one;
heart: 10mmx11mm, one.
* Faceted beads: 6mm, six; 8mm, two.
* Beading wire, 20-gauge, 8 inches.
* Pin back, 11/2" long.
* Adhesive-backed glitter paper, 2-1/2"x5".
* Poster board, 2-1/2" square.
* Jewelry glue.
* Needle-nose pliers. Wire cutters. Tweezers.
* Scissors. Ruler.
(Note: See Personalizing Your Pin for selecting birthstone colors.)
INSTRUCTIONS
To make the body, bend 8" length of wire in half; do not crease
wire at bend. Twist wire two or three times, forming a small 1/2"
loop as shown (Fig. 1). Wire ends must be even; trim if necessary.
Insert both wire ends through two 8mm faceted beads, pushing beads to loop.
In the same way, insert wire through six 6mm beads. Cut off each wire end,
leaving a 1" length. For tail, bend each wire end into a loop.
For wings, cut adhesive-backed glitter sheet in half widthwise. Remove
backing from one sheet; press to poster board, lining up edges. Repeat with
remaining glitter sheet, covering opposite side of poster board. Cut wing
pattern from Pattern Section; use pattern to cut four wings from glitter
paper.
For front wings, glue two wings together at flat ends so wings extend
outward. For back wings, glue wings together at flat ends so wings extend
slightly downward. Let glue dry thoroughly. Glue center of front wings on
wire loop. Glue center of back wings overlapping front wings and touching
front of first 8mm bead.
For head/eyes, use tweezers to glue one 4mm stone to each curve of heart.
Glue head to body with head extending beyond wings. Glue 12mm stone to top
center of wings, slightly overlapping head. Glue pin back to underside of
wings. --Maria Filosa
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MAILBOX FAVOR
MATERIALS (for one favor)
Wooden spool, 2" tall.
Plastic-foam dowel, 1-1/2" diameter, 2" long.
Ribbon:
Pink satin: 7/8" wide, 3 inches; 2" wide, 13 inches;
White lace: 2-3/4" wide, 6 inches.
White pregathered lace, 1/2" wide, 12 inches.
Assorted dried naturals and mini silk ivy and pink blossoms.
White plastic dove, 3/4" long.
Pink acrylic paint. Paintbrush.
Pink chenille stem, 11/2" long.
Paper: white, 1" square; red construction, 1-1/2" square.
White cardboard, 2"x3".
Red fine-line pen.
Thick craft glue.
Scissors. Ruler. Serrated knife.
INSTRUCTIONS
For mailbox post, paint top, bottom, and sides of spool with pink; let dry.
Wrap 7/8" wide ribbon around center of post; overlap and glue ribbon ends
to post to secure.
Cut mailbox door and heart patterns from Pattern Section. Use patterns to
cut materials as indicated. In addition, cut one 5/8 "x7/8" rectangle from
white paper for envelope. Set red heart and envelope aside.
For mailbox door, bend door along dotted line on pattern. Apply glue to
both sides of door. Wrap 2" wide ribbon lengthwise around door, pressing
ribbon into glue. Trim excess ribbon. Set door aside.
For mailbox, use serrated knife to trim away one rounded side of
foam-dowel. Glue door to flat bottom of mailbox with fold line even with
bottom of box.
To cover the mailbox, glue 2" wide ribbon over back end of mailbox; trim
excess ribbon. Glue 2" wide ribbon around sides of mailbox; glue ribbon
ends to flat bottom of mailbox. Wrap white lace ribbon over pink ribbon,
covering sides of mailbox; glue ribbon ends to bottom of mailbox. With
scallops extending slightly over mailbox edge, glue bound edge of
pregathered lace over each end of mailbox; overlap ends at bottom of
mailbox/door. Glue mailbox to top of post.
For mailbox flag, glue chenille stem to right side of mailbox approximately
1/2" from front edge. Glue red paper heart to right side of stem.
Trim flower and ivy stems to 1" length; dip end of each stem into glue.
Insert stems into foam at front of mailbox. Glue dove to top of mailbox.
For envelope, use red pen to write guest's name on envelope. Glue envelope
near dove's beak.
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