Cloth Paper Scissors Demo - (Page 8) fabrics, papers, and trims. Add decorative stitching, by machine or hand. 3. Cut 2 short pieces of ribbon: 1 stitch if you prefer.) Be sure to catch the ribbon ends in the seam. 5. Add fiberfill until the heart has the • Paintbrushes • Paper towels • tim Holtz™ Crackle Paints™ 1. Sand the container to take off some for the hanging loop at the top of the heart and 1 for hanging embellishments from the bottom. Add beads and charms to the ribbon for the bottom. Fold both ribbons in half to form loops. Pin the folded ribbons to the top and bottom of the wrong side of the heart so that the looped ends extend out from the edge. 4. With the wrong sides together, sew desired plumpness and then stitch the opening closed. distress a wooden container I had a wooden container that was the perfect vehicle for my puffy hearts. The only problem was that it was not distressed enough for me. Here’s how I resolved that problem. MaterIals • Wooden container • Coarse sandpaper or a sanding block • leftover latex house paint in off-white and other colors of choice. (I used blue, green, and a chocolate brown.) of the original paint and any pictures or images you do not want. Wipe away any dust. 2. Randomly add areas of latex house paint on the container. 3. Use a paper towel to blot any excess paint. 4. Add some Crackle Paint in any color along the edges and in bare spots. 5. Let dry completely. 6. Sand various areas until you get the the 2 heart pieces together, leaving a small opening to stuff the heart. (I used a machine zigzag and/or straight stitch; feel free to hand distressed look you like. 7. Wipe the container to get rid of the dust. 52 September/OctOber 2008 | ClOth Paper SciSSOrS® a base material of machine-stitched fabrics, trims, and papers.
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