The rest of the crafts have no pictures.

Wallpaper Fan


Materials:1 piece of wallpaper(8"x36")

          flat lace(1 1/8")wide(36")length

          satin flowers and leaves

          2 lengths of curling ribbon(39")each

          1 chenille stem(6")

          1 piece of bristol board(1"x9")

          ball point pen,hole punch,tacky glue

1/Make a measuring tool from bristol board(1"x9")

  Use ball point pen to draw lines(1")apart on the

  back of the entire piece of wallpaper.Press

  hard to score the paper and it will be easier

  to fold later.

2/Glue one piece of curling ribbon along one of

  the long edges of the wallpaper.Glue the flat lace

  to the same edge,applying glue to the back of the

  wallpaper so the lace shows from the back.

3/When dry,fold the wallpaper back and forth

  into a fan.Finish the two end folds by

  folding back and gluing down.

4/Punch holes along the opposite long edge

  of the wallpaper,one hole per fold.Insert

  chenille stem into holes.Gather all the folds.

  Twist the chenille stem well.

5/Glue flowers and leaves to the gathered corner.

  Use scissors to curl the curling ribbon.

  Attach the ribbon curls to the chenille stem.


Button Bouquet


Materials:1 screw type bottle cap(from liquor 

          or pop bottle)

          1 styrofoam ball(1")

          ribbon(1/8")wide(8")long

          1 1/2 green chenille stems or

          tinselstem(18")total length

          9 buttons without shanks,

          in bright colors(1/2")diameter

          german statice to fill spaces,between flowers

          tacky glue and scissors

1/Tie the ribbon into a bow no larger than

  25mm(1")wide.Glue the bow to the side of bottle.

2/Place a generous dab of glue inside the 

  bottle cap.Flatten with your thumb until

  it is even with the rim of the bottle cap.

3/Cut the chenille stems into nine pieces that

  measure 50mm(2").To make each button flower,

  glue one end of a chenille stem to the back

  of one of the buttons.Allow the wire part 

  of the chenille stem to slightly poke through

  one of the holes.(not to far)Make nine flowers

  Allow to dry.

4/Push each flower stem into the styrofoam.

  Add dried flowers between the button flowers.

5/Arrange your bouquet by bending the flower

  stems.You may wish to trim one or two of

  the stems of the flowers.


Sachet


Materials:5x5 inch square of mauve felt

          5x5 inch square of white flat lace

          potpourri

          13 inch length of white gathered lace,

           1/2 inch wide

          12 inch length of 4mm string pearls

           2 inch length of white rattail cord

           gold charm(angel etc.)

1/Using a heart pattern,trace and cut one felt

  and one flat lace heart.Glue the two hearts

  together along the edges,leaving the bottom

  point of the heart unglued.Gently stuff the

  heart with potpourri,and then glue the point closed.

2/Glue the gathered lace along the outer edge

  of the felt side of the heart,starting at the

  top center,be sure to cover the glue line that

  attaches the flat lace to the felt.

3/To make a hanger,fold the rattail cord in

  half to form a loop,and glue the ends

  to the felt side of the heart.

4/Glue the gold charm in the middle

  of the lace side of the heart.



Beaded Wreath


Materials:7 cartwheel beads(sunburst beads)18mm(3/4")

          14 faceted beads 10mm(3/8")

          1 tinselstem 30cm(12")

          1 liberty bell 18mm(3/4")

          ribbon 7mm(1/4")wide 20cm(8")length

          ruler and scissors

1/Thread two round beads,and one cartwheel bead

  onto the tinselstem.Repeat this pattern until

  all 14 beads and 7 cartwheels have been applied.

2/Measure the tinselstem ends.Slide the beads

  over until the tinselstem ends measure 4cm

 ( 1 1/2")and 9cm (3 1/2").Twist( twice)the tinselstem

  ends together as tightly as possible.After

  twisting the tinselstem ends should measure

  3cm(1 1/8") and 8cm(3")

3/Attach the bell to the 3cm(1 1/8")end by

  slipping the tinselstem through the hole

  of the bell.Bend the tinselstem and give it

  a double twist.Tie a knot in the ribbon above

  the bell and make a bow.Trim the ends of the

  ribbon by cutting them at an angle.Glue in place.

4/Curve the 8cm(3")tinselstem end into a hook

  shape and hang on your tree.


Paper Lace Hanging


Materials:paper lace(2 3/4")wide,(12")long

          1 piece of bamboo skewer(4")

          ribbon(1/8)wide,(30")long

          heavy ribbon(1 3/8")wide,(6")long

          3 mini bouquets(3/4")artificial

          flowers(hydrangeas)

          3 small bunch baby's breath

          Or other dried flowers

          tacky glue,scissors,ruler

1/Wrap the end of the paper lace ribbon

  around the bamboo skewer.Use glue to

  secure.Cut a (6")piece of the narrow ribbon

  to make a hanger.Tie to each end of the

  bamboo skewer.Place a dab of glue on each knot.

2/Cut the wide ribbon into 3-5cm(2")pieces.

  Roll each around your little finger.Glue

  into a cylindrical shape.Glue the three

  cylinders,spaced evenly,on the paper lace.

  This will become vases for the flowers.

3/Cut 3-20cm(8")pieces of narrow ribbon.Make

  three tiny bows.Glue the bows to the front

  of the ribbon vases.

4/Insert bouquets and baby's breath flowers

  into each vase.Put a dab of glue inside

  each vase to secure.


Lace Heart


Materials:1 wooden heart

          lace ruffle(3/4)width(12")long

          fused pearls,4mm width,(10")length

          3 ribbon roses(1/2")

          3 leaf sequins(1/2")

          ribbon,3mm(1/8")wide(8")long

          Acrylic paint,paintbrush,tacky glue

          Small piece of plastic to work on.

1/Place the heart on the plastic.Paint the edge

  and one side of the heart.Set aside to dry.

  When dry,turn over and paint the other side.

2/Glue the ruffle all around the heart.When

  applying the ruffle to the two curves at the

  top of the heart,add a few extra folds to the

  ruffle to help it lie properly.

3/Glue the fused pearls along the flat edge 

  of the ruffle,all around the heart.

4/Cut the stems off ribbon roses,leaving

  a short stem on each.Glue the three ribbon

  roses and leaf seguins to the center of heart.

5/Add a ribbon hanger by gluing both ends

  of ribbon to the back of the heart.


Cross


Materials:1 chenille stem(3")

          1 chenille stem(4")

          35 cartwheel beads(sunburst)(1/2")

          ribbon(1/8")length as desired

          tacky craft glue

1/Criss cross the two chenille stems together

  at the midpoint,making one complete twist

  only.The long stem is used horizontally

  and the short one vertically.

2/Apply 14 cartwheel beads to one of the

  longer stems.This stem will become the bottom

  leg of the cross.Apply 7 cartwheel beads

  to each of the other three stems.

3/Make a loop at the end of the top leg

  of the cross by bending the chenille stem

  into a small circle.Dab with glue to keep

  the circle from opening.Allow to dry.

4/Make a hanger,of any length,by inserting

  the cord into the loop and tying the ends in a knot.

5/Bend the ends of the chenille stems at the end

  of each leg.Dab glue on each.Dab glue on the

  center of the cross,front and back.


Cinnamon Stick Centerpiece


Materials:27-16"-long cinnamon sticks

          Floral Tape

          Tacky Glue or Glue Gun

          Assorted dried flowers

          Small Pinecones

          2"-wide and 1/4"-wide velvet ribbon

          1"-wide and 3/4"-wide grosgrain ribbon

1/Wrap four 16"-long cinnamon sticks together with,

  floral tape,don't cut off tape

2/Add rest of 16"-long cinnamon sticks by holding,

  a few sticks at a time against original sticks,

  and winding tape around the whole bundle,cut off tape.

  Be sure to keep the bottom of the bundle flat,

  so that the centerpiece won't roll when

  it's placed on the table.

3/Insert flowers by dipping the stem ends into

  the glue before placing among cinnamon sticks.

  Glue pinecones among the flowers.

4/Wrap 2"-wide velvet ribbon around the bundle

  and tie in a bow.Add a small bow of 1"-wide

  grograin ribbon on top of velvet bow.Use

  whatever color ribbons to complement your

  table setting.Glue a few small flowers and cones

  to the portion of your bow.



Decoupage Plate


Materials:6"-8" diameter clear glass plate

          Rolled giftwrap in desired print

          White glue(Elmer's)

          Gold or Silver paper doily

          2-3 sponge brushes

          Wallpaper seamroller(Optional)
          Acrylic paint in color desired,

          And in black (Optional)

          Water based clear varnish

1/Wash plate in warm water.Dry with lint free towel.

2/Cut out design motif from giftwrap.Holding the

  plate in front of you,arrang the cutouts on the

  back of the plate,with design facing you.

3/With finger,smear glue on the right side of the

  cutout and place the cutout on the back of the plate,

  in desired arrangement,pressing firmly.

  Work from foreground to background of design,overlapping cutouts.

4/Cut medallions from paper doily and glue them,

  right side facing the back of the plate,

  around the edge of the back of the plate and

  to any empty areas.Press firmly into place.

5/Place the damp cloth over the back of the plate.

  Using the wallpaper seam roller and working

  from the center of the plate toward the edge,

  roll out any air bubbles,trapped between the glass,

  plate and the cutouts and doily.Let glue dry.

6/Using a clean,dry sponge brush,paint the back

  of the plate with two coats of acrylic paint

  in desired color,letting the paint dry between coats.

  After the paint has dried completely,paint a coat

  of black acrylic paint on the back of plate,if desired.

7/Seal the back of the plate with two coats of clear

  varnish,letting the varnish dry thoroughly between coats.

8/Sand the edges of the plate with very fine sand paper

  to remove any roughness left by the glue and paint.



Decorative Hat


Materials:12" straw hat with 3 1/2"-wide brim

          Dried Flowers:such as baby's breath,

          german statice,pearly everlasting,

          golden yarrow,etc.

          Asparagus fern and other greenery

          3 yards 1"-wide teal grosgrain ribbon

          Or desired color of ribbon

          Scissors,glue gun or white glue,

          such as elmer's,and floral wire

1/Cut stems of dried flowers1"-1 1/2"inch length

  Using glue gun,glue statice to brim of hat

  around crown,leaving a 2" space for a bow.

2/Add 6-8 clusters of golden yarrow,spacing evenly

  around brim.Glue remaining flowers evenly around ,

  brim,starting with larger flower clusters and,

  ending with smaller ones.Place flowers so that

  colors and shapes are evenly spaced.Fill in with

  white baby's breath,asparagus fern and other greenery.

3/Cut 30" from length of grosgrain ribbon,set aside

  From remaining ribbon,make a 6-loop bow,securing 

  with floral wire at midpoint of ribbon.Glue bow

  to hat in space reserved.



Posie Pops


To make each flower,hot glue 5 starlight candies

together so that wrapper twists point out.

Hot glue a candy in center.For stem paint a craft 

stick,acrylic green.Apply 2 coats of satin finish.

Hotglue stem to wrong side of flower.Tie a green

satin ribbon bow around stem.



Potatoe Necklace


Materials Needed:
2-3 potatoes

Paring knife

18-inch of length stiff 18-gauge wire,

(stem wire works well)

Metallic paints or acrylic paints

Medium paintbrush

Gloss spray finish

Pearls or metallic beads

Dental floss

Ruler,Scissors,Large needle

Peel the potatoes and cut into 1/4-inch,

to 1/2-inch cubes,depending on the size of bead you want

Cubes will shrink when dried

Cut about 36-84 cubes.But cut a few extra,

to be sure of any broken ones.Thread the potatoe,

cubes onto a piece of wire,pushing wire through,

the centre of each cube and allowing about

1/2 inch of breathing space between cubes

Let cubes dry until bone dry,1 day or more.

Allow 3-4 days for larger cubes,turning cubes,

once or twice as they dry.The color will darken,

and the cubes will be hard.Paint each cube with ,

desired color,while cubes are still on wires.Let dry.

Remove cubes from wires.Thread needle with a 60-inch ,

piece of dental floss and bring through the center,

hole of each ,alternating with one or more of the,

faceted,pearl or matallic beads in between.

When necklace measures 26 inches or longer,tie

the ends of the dental floss together with two

square knots close to the last cubes or beads added.

Draw the knots back through the cubes by rethreading

the ends and bringing each end back through half 

of the cubes to meet at the center of the necklace.

Again tie the ends of floss together with two,

square knots,cutting ends close.Pull each knot into,

the center of a cube to hide it.

Do not dry cubes in microwave or oven.



Clown Magnet


Materials:
Flat wood clothespin

Acrylic paint,your chose of colors

Medium paintbrush

2-5mm movable eyes

Pom poms-2-3/4 inch yellow or yellow glitter,
And 1- 1/4-inch red

Tacky white glue,toothpick,and magnet

Paint top portion (head)of clothespin with white,

and bottom portion(body)with yellow.Let dry.

To make dots,dip handle end of brush lightly into,

light blue paint.Press paint dipped handle onto,

yellow portion of clothespin.Keep repeating until,

body front and sides of the clown all have dots.

Use toothpick to add a small amount of glue to

the back of each eye and press into place on head.

Pepeat to add the red pom pom on nose.

For hair,apply glue to one side of each yellow

pom pom and press one to each side

of the clowns head.Glue magnet to back of clown.

Add your own colors,to make different clowns.


Heart Bulletin Board


Materials:corrugated carboard

          pencil

          scissors

          white craft glue

          real felt or fabric such as denim

          shells,buttons,silk flowers,yarn,beads

          hammer and 2-3 nails

1/Draw a shape for bulletin board on cardboard.

  Shape as anything you want.

2/Cut out the shape,trace it on more cardboard,

  and cut out the second one.

3/Glue the two cutouts together.Smooth them all,

  over with your hands.
 
4/Use a pencil to trace the shape onto a piece

  of felt or fabric.If felt or fabric is dark,

  use a piece of chalk or dry sliver of soap

  to trace it.Cut it out.

5/Spread a thin layer of glue all over the

  cardboard and smooth the felt over it.

6/Decorate around the edges of bulletin board.

  Glue shells,yarn,ribbon,silk flowers,

  pictures,magazine pictures,or whatever else you have.

7/Nail to the wall.


Decoupage Vase


Materials:glass or plastic bottle

          paper or fabric for cutout

          scissors

          white craft glue

          paintbrush

          acrylic varnish or sealer

1/Remove labels from bottle,make sure it's clean and dry

2/Cut picture out from wallpaper,wrapping paper,

  fabric,magazine,or card.

3/Glue cutout onto the bottle.Make sure all edges,

  are glued down.Press out any air bubbles.

4/Remove any extra glue around the edges,

  with a wet cloth,or scratch off if dried.

  Allow cutout to dry.

5/Brush over the cutout with sealer,acrylic varnish

  or watered down glue.Allow the vash to dry.

  Apply another coat of sealer.

6/Arrang fresh silk flowers in the vase.

Instead of using a bottle,use a plain vase or

a salad dressing bottle.


Fabric Flowers


Materials:strip of fabric(about 2 1/4 inches x 3 feet)

          scissors

          pins

          needle,thread to match your fabric

          ruler

1/Trim off the corners of the fabric strip and,

  fold the strip in half lengthwise,with the wrong

  sides together.Pin along the open edges.

2Thread two arm lengths of thread into the needle.

 Double the thread and knot the ends.Make a long

 running stitch along the unfinished edges of the

 fabric.Remove the pins as you sew.

3/If you begin to run out of thread,pull on the

  thread so that the fabric gathers.When you reach the

  end,pull some more on the thread and gather the

  fabric until the strip is about 12 inches long.

4/Make a few stitches in one spot on the end,

  of the strip to hold the gathers in place.

  Do not cut the thread.Spread the gathers evenly

  along the strip of fabric.

5/Start at the end where you began the running stitch.

  Roll the gathered fabric so that the unfinished,

  edges are even.Keep rollong until you reach the 

  end where your needle and thread are hanging.

6/Push the needle and thread across the bottom

  of the flower,going through as many layers

  as you can.Criss cross back and forth through

  the layers until you run out of thread.Finish

  off by stitching a few times on the same spot,

  before you cut the thread.

7/Turn the flowers over and gently pull the gathers

  apart.If they are all attached at the bottom,

  your finished.If some of the gathers pull up,

  thread your needle again and do more stitching.

8/You can sew your flower to a fabric or straw hat,

  baseball cap,or on wreaths.


Potpourri Pomander


Materials:paper clip

          medium size styrofoam ball

          potpourri

          plate

          white craft glue

          ribbon

1/Unbend the paperclip so that one end

  is straight and the other is a hook.

2/Poke it into the styrofoam ball so that

  the top of the hook is sticking out.You

  might need to use wire cutters to cut off,

  the straight end of the paperclip,if it

  sticks out the other side of the ball.

3/Scoop some potpourri onto the plate.Crush

  or tear some of it in your fingers so,

  there is a variety of sizes.

4/Hold the styrofoam ball by the hook

  and spread glue on part of it.

5/Holding the ball by the hook,slowly and

  firmly roll the glue area around in the

  potpourri.Leave the ball on the potpourri

  plate and let it dry for a couple of hours.

6/Gradually apply glue and potpourri to the

  rest of the ball.It may take awhile to

  cover it comepletely.

7/Tie a long ribbon onto the paper clip hook,

  if you want to hang it up.Or tie a short piece

  of ribbon into a bow on the hook.

Make a potpourri sachet.Place a small scoop

of potpourri in the center of a doily or a circle

of craft netting,also a circle of cotton fabric.

Tie it with a ribbon.


Bath Mitt


Materials:terry cloth or bath towel

          measuring tape

          scissors and pins

          needle and thread

          embroidery floss(optional)

1/Cut a piece of cloth about 7 inches x 15 inches

2/With the good side of the cloth down,fold one 

  short side over once and then once again.

  Pin this narrow hem in place.Do the same

  for the other short side.

3/Thread two arm lengths of thread into the needle.

  Double the thread and knot the ends.Flip the cloth

  over and backstitch along the pinned sides.

  Remove the pins.Knot and trim the thread ends.

4/Fold the cloth in half with the good sides together.

  Pin the side seams together.Thread the needle again.

  Double and knot the thread.

5/Poke the needle into the cloth from underneath,

  about 1/4 inch from the hemmed end and 1/2 inch,

  from the side edge.Bring the needle around the,

  end and poke it in about 1/4 inch to the left

  of where you first went in,again from underneath.

6/Backstitch the side seam,removing the pins,

  as you go.As you finish,make a couple of small

  stitches in the same spot,knot the thread and

  trim it.Stitch the other side seam.

7/Turn the bath mitt right side out.


Stuffed Felt Decorations


Materials:cookie cutters or thin cardboard

          felt,fabric marker

          scissors and straight pins

          embroidery needle and floss

          polyester fiber stuffing

1/Trace a cookie cutter shape twice onto felt.

  Or trace from thin cardboard.

2/Cut out the shapes inside the lines,so

  you don't have any fabric marker on your shape.

3/Pin the two shapes together all around.Use

  the blanket stitch to sew most of the way around

  your shape.Remove the pins as you sew.

4/Stuff the shape a little and finish it

  by stitching it closed.

5/If your shape needs a face or other features,

  embroider them on.Can also be done before

  you pin and stitch the shapes together.

6/You can add sequins,beads,buttons,lace,

  or ribbons to your felt shapes.


Decorated Basket


Materials:fruit basket or plain basket

          measuring tape

          printed cotton or cotton polyester fabric

          scissors or shears

          white craft glue

          about 20 paper clips

          5 feet of wide ribbon to match fabric

1/The amount of fabric you need depends on the size

  of your basket.Measure the outside of your basket,

  going up the end,across the bottom and down the

  other end.Add 2 inch to this measurement.

  Thats how long your fabric should be.

2/For the width,measure the outside of the basket

  from the base of one handle,down the side,across

  the bottom and up to the handle.Add 2 inch to

  this measurement.

3/Cut two pieces of fabric the size you've measured,

  and round off the corners.Use pinking shears if

  you have them,or use scissors and run a thin line

  of glue around the edges to prevent fraying.

4/Place one piece of fabric good side down and

  set the basket in the center of it.Run a line

  of glue around the inside top edge of the basket.

5/Fold the fabric up over the top edge so it is

  in the glue.Paper clip it in place.Make small

  pleats at the corners and fold the fabric

  under at the handles.Let the glue dry.

6/Remove the paper clips.Take the other piece

  of fabric and place it,good side up,inside the basket.

7/You'll notice that some fabric is bunched up

  around each side at the handle.Cut your ribbon

  in half and tie it into a bow around the fabric,

  at the base of the handle on each side.This will

  hold the liner in place,and add a lovely finishing touch.

8/Spot glue the liner in place all around the basket.

  Use the paperclips to hold the liner down,

  until the glue is dry.

Wind ribbon or lace around the handle.Or sew a lace

ruffle around the liner before you place in basket.


  
Felt Bag


Materials:2 felt squares

          pins and large darning needle

          yarn,scissors and ribbon

1/Pin the two felt squares together on

  three sides,leaving the top open.

2/Thread the yarn into the needle and knot

  the yarn.Starting from the inside of the top

  corner,pull the needle through one layer

  of felt to the front so the knot won't show.

3/Bring the needle to the back and poke through

  both layers of felt to the front of the bag.

  Use the running stitch,to sew around the

  three sides.Remove the pins as you sew.

4/When you reach the end,make a few extra stitches

  on top of the last one and poke the needle

  through one layer to the inside of the bag.

  Knot the yarn and cut it.

5/Fold down the top of the bag about 2 inch.

  Make four evenly spaced cuts through both

  layers along this folded edge.Unfold.

6/Starting at the center of the bag,weave the

  ribbon through the slits.Be sure to leave

  enough ribbon on each end to tie the bag closed.

Use fabric instesd of felt,and pinking shears.


Fabric Wreath


Materials:wire clothes hanger

          scissors or pinking shears

          fabric

          ruler and masking tape

1/Bend a wire hanger into a circle.

2/Cut a strip of fabric(1 inch x 20 inch).

  Tape it near the end of the wire and wind it

  so that it covers the end of the hook and the tape.

3/Wind the fabric down the straight part of the 

  hook and tape or tie it at the start of the circle.

4/Tear or cut fabric into strips about(7 inch x 2 1/4 inch.

  You will need about 90 strips.

5/Tie the strips onto the circle.Tie them tightly

  once,they don't need to be knotted.

6/Slide the fabric strips around the wire until

  they are packed on tightly.Fluff them and

  trim off any loose threads.

Decorate your wreath with ribbon,or fabric bows,

ornaments or silk leaves.Add alittle bird,fruit etc.


Victorian Yarn Doll


Materials:Sturdy piece of cardboard,

          10 inch x 6 inch

          yarn and scissors

          ruler

          beads,roly eyes,felt

          ribbon and embroidery floss

1/Wind yarn around the cardboard about,

  20 times for thick yarn or 50 times

  for regular yarn.

2/Gently slide the yarn off the cardboard.

3/To make hair,cut a 20-in piece of yarn

  and knot it a little down from the top.

  Let the ends hang down the back.

4/Knot another 20-in piece of yarn below

  the hair to form the head.Again let the

  ends hang down the back.

5/Cut all the loop ends on the bottom of the doll.

6/Seperate some of the strands of yarn from

  the sides of the doll to make arms.Tie

  them in an overhand knot and trim off

  the extra yarn.

7/Tie the waist with a piece of yarn and let

  the ends hang down the back.

8/Leave the remaining yarn loose to make

  a skirt or seperate it into two parts

  to make legs.Tie them at the feet.Trim

  off any uneven strands of yarn.

Tie the hands together in front and tuck

in some silk flowers.


Hanky Doll


Materials:hankerchief (16-inch)

          polyester fiber fill

          rubber band

          white craft glue

          gathered lace

          ribbon

1/Lay the hankerchief flat on the table,

  good side down.

2/Put some stuffing about the size of your

  fist a hand width down from the top.

3/Use the rubber band to fasten the stuffing

  in the hankerchief.

4/Tie knots in the top two corners of the

  hankerchief to make arms.

5/Apply glue in a circle around your dolls face.

6/Place the lace over the glue to make a bonnet.

  Hold it until the glue begins to dry.

7/Tie the ribbon around the dolls neck

  to cover the rubber band.

8/Traditionally,a doll like this does not

  have a face,but give yours one,if you like.









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