tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38018443081319443822024-03-10T20:22:36.897-07:00Terry Ricioli DesignsTerry Ricioli Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09310873131363287201noreply@blogger.comBlogger456125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801844308131944382.post-57604195620339191752024-02-27T11:26:00.000-08:002024-02-27T11:26:48.639-08:00Ribbon Flower Pin<p> Hi Everyone!</p><p>It's beginning to look like Spring here. It's lovely after all the rain we've had here in Sonoma County.</p><p>In celebration of Spring, I've made a Ribbon Flower Pin. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfJuPIN_khJrLqDMhF2WFw5vbvhM8NSuACaxajK0vQVK5HI1ygchK6PU8BZoWiBfyfPIPnskHtMr5vXKFNlBbwihMT3smUl-hzDlH70rESrzH11CTdYXwfAcP4w5KZZDFsasq1rthQyeH0AvwVHJ_EUk-T5e_n6nwEguBQkIfZTft2JNsukH-u2E6pJCD8/s1185/IMG_20240227_102842146~2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1185" data-original-width="1074" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfJuPIN_khJrLqDMhF2WFw5vbvhM8NSuACaxajK0vQVK5HI1ygchK6PU8BZoWiBfyfPIPnskHtMr5vXKFNlBbwihMT3smUl-hzDlH70rESrzH11CTdYXwfAcP4w5KZZDFsasq1rthQyeH0AvwVHJ_EUk-T5e_n6nwEguBQkIfZTft2JNsukH-u2E6pJCD8/w580-h640/IMG_20240227_102842146~2.jpg" width="580" /></a></div><p> It's quick. It's easy. <i> And,</i> you can use any color ribbon or type you like. Of course, I'm using Gwen Studios ribbon. For color and quality, you can't beat it!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjn2KDl6QoeP0kffI1CNXird_tZFa5vvEtXxgVzIdJ4aH8_F-2IZDdRPbVNp8oo9ep6r99_DjgA8Wd7HmUUndf5In9rl5TAVln4HH_I26kF1R_J0_EK5v-0Oo5EFz61JDniL7F6x-SmAE41mWG1TFT5XPeS-lVzOA2jfiw1G_fnD9zmJP29YzVc-SwEag6f" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjn2KDl6QoeP0kffI1CNXird_tZFa5vvEtXxgVzIdJ4aH8_F-2IZDdRPbVNp8oo9ep6r99_DjgA8Wd7HmUUndf5In9rl5TAVln4HH_I26kF1R_J0_EK5v-0Oo5EFz61JDniL7F6x-SmAE41mWG1TFT5XPeS-lVzOA2jfiw1G_fnD9zmJP29YzVc-SwEag6f" width="240" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p><b>Here's what you'll need to make a flower like mine:</b></p><p>15" of 1 1/2" wide grosgrain ribbon (flower color)</p><p>5" of 3/8" wide grosgrain ribbon (center color)</p><p>10" of 5/8" wide grosgrain ribbon in green</p><p>Tools: scissors, needle and thread, hot glue and glue gun</p><p><b>Instructions:</b></p><p>To start, I've used a wide <a href="https://www.michaels.com/product/gwen-studios-15-x-50yd-grosgrain-ribbon-M20016751">grosgrain ribbon (1 1/2")</a>. I used 15" of ribbon, but you can make it smaller or larger.</p><p>Begin by sewing a running stitch along one edge of the ribbon.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDJBSrgKQWpqT8Yk4PHVtN0j0ewtcr0aP_mTzL8th-rYq9bYfmIaBYPuOjjlPP9FUxdxP2qAZk7BAFdF9vA-wMM3Z6dDCmg2CET-xDZDdamGOyhgvVMsP8HbLrsX2RFdTkG6AWXzEPTzwONMgeKNy1xVGIzx7LL8GGfwon2NVIgA0mSC5HgQngcCCG-bxH/s3063/IMG_20240227_095748745~2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2991" data-original-width="3063" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDJBSrgKQWpqT8Yk4PHVtN0j0ewtcr0aP_mTzL8th-rYq9bYfmIaBYPuOjjlPP9FUxdxP2qAZk7BAFdF9vA-wMM3Z6dDCmg2CET-xDZDdamGOyhgvVMsP8HbLrsX2RFdTkG6AWXzEPTzwONMgeKNy1xVGIzx7LL8GGfwon2NVIgA0mSC5HgQngcCCG-bxH/s320/IMG_20240227_095748745~2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Pull up the thread to gather the ribbon and make a couple of small stitches to hold.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0GTym88faI6yiDDx4IAJpqtX08vA22VF54eDXMfkQwFgG62NFZJkyaA2eV5dhz2F3ObktMYz2TbSRiPlSrp67TD1jGprHMg09CpkQFSqDkeATDjVlbBoJOgC6mjbbRhGHGvHt-D7twhrD6sRD29ueb1qCdgtVRlDBu0c9fqmcZrZiZe7egrIXybpjNKxg/s1261/IMG_20240227_095301523~2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1261" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0GTym88faI6yiDDx4IAJpqtX08vA22VF54eDXMfkQwFgG62NFZJkyaA2eV5dhz2F3ObktMYz2TbSRiPlSrp67TD1jGprHMg09CpkQFSqDkeATDjVlbBoJOgC6mjbbRhGHGvHt-D7twhrD6sRD29ueb1qCdgtVRlDBu0c9fqmcZrZiZe7egrIXybpjNKxg/s320/IMG_20240227_095301523~2.jpg" width="305" /></a></div><br /><p>Fold the raw ends of the ribbon to the back and tack with thread or hot glue. Arrange the flower into circle and glue or tack. </p><p>Fold a 5" piece of <a href="https://www.michaels.com/product/gwen-studios-38-x-3yd-pastels-grosgrain-ribbon-pack-12ct-D544207S">3/8" ribbon</a> into pleats tacking with needle and thread as you go or glue. This will be the center of the flower.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLM8deFHx2KLkKsbH_axhYLj1ohzOkPq0N0m4yfT7nlkXm-KvbFc8Z2RwJyNtzBceKuzpiI0iHhpK-Qm4RBx-S8LgLR_eYEKUURZpS-i6ESC1nTIQckEIA1pV7k0mhRNQj8y7ZhJy_xLK8oZfNWE1Bgbtf3dTyLyDG-uelnzQL0gBumGQUQGtXNz6B5kCA/s892/IMG_20240227_095010627_HDR~2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="892" data-original-width="826" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLM8deFHx2KLkKsbH_axhYLj1ohzOkPq0N0m4yfT7nlkXm-KvbFc8Z2RwJyNtzBceKuzpiI0iHhpK-Qm4RBx-S8LgLR_eYEKUURZpS-i6ESC1nTIQckEIA1pV7k0mhRNQj8y7ZhJy_xLK8oZfNWE1Bgbtf3dTyLyDG-uelnzQL0gBumGQUQGtXNz6B5kCA/s320/IMG_20240227_095010627_HDR~2.jpg" width="296" /></a></div><br /><p>Glue this into the center of the flower.</p><p>For the leaves, cut two 5" pieces of green <a href="https://www.michaels.com/product/gwen-studios-58-x-100yd-solid-grosgrain-ribbon-M20010784">grosgrain ribbon (5/8")</a>. Cross ends over to create the leaf.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV6xxLhr4HyuVNa_SmAdPLgxNHu7XJj9iHAjMfPlmnwBlN5Zeiyr_dyQ9s2Ot8EuJ5m0UirnjX2W3ggL2T7aVZEww6n92qADzoVT-wkaq1ld9ifjjxZZ535p0rGs_bQmsFBpi2a7SqqXz1CGE5FsekcldqUcox8Pu3CVZrIatFDAbF_trUNkCjNDOAZyww/s2889/IMG_20240227_101511610_HDR~2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2300" data-original-width="2889" height="255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV6xxLhr4HyuVNa_SmAdPLgxNHu7XJj9iHAjMfPlmnwBlN5Zeiyr_dyQ9s2Ot8EuJ5m0UirnjX2W3ggL2T7aVZEww6n92qADzoVT-wkaq1ld9ifjjxZZ535p0rGs_bQmsFBpi2a7SqqXz1CGE5FsekcldqUcox8Pu3CVZrIatFDAbF_trUNkCjNDOAZyww/s320/IMG_20240227_101511610_HDR~2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirJliF5NrLolC6AFT_vyEm9OI2OLQbl2N2SNqC5tAhq2P1vkTvrUshKV5NeNj6gc2RtQYT9fP-16U5lb1E-6A5aspvCR1taj2KDCS9gd0y5m48b38Q1vUUFPcpGlih2oeCINVA9hNAWDVuSZXvg8DuZrK62m7tLn7-BFLKYRxU1FLtKfcpUfe3Zcm1pOfA/s2703/IMG_20240227_101537458_HDR~2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2703" data-original-width="2381" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirJliF5NrLolC6AFT_vyEm9OI2OLQbl2N2SNqC5tAhq2P1vkTvrUshKV5NeNj6gc2RtQYT9fP-16U5lb1E-6A5aspvCR1taj2KDCS9gd0y5m48b38Q1vUUFPcpGlih2oeCINVA9hNAWDVuSZXvg8DuZrK62m7tLn7-BFLKYRxU1FLtKfcpUfe3Zcm1pOfA/s320/IMG_20240227_101537458_HDR~2.jpg" width="282" /></a></div><br /><p>Glue or tack the ends together and glue to underside of flower. </p><p>Glue a circle of felt to the back of the flower and adhere the pin back.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG8Xidjph4UcRI18sIIzFDCwSM-HDCg3q8YY3ZLtOdFUpey70DITb-BTdrLGqsAIrOU-KgTvWm94jNqOp4qOg4QthDU0GjsRQmTjXkGN_DycuZu4kCszwI4R74cQR-xcdII9buE_0Um0F3xJnUsZRjy50KouQqFQfKtNvc8h7VGWdEQ3F-R5X2Xlt5rNE_/s2992/IMG_20240227_103456973~2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2658" data-original-width="2992" height="568" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG8Xidjph4UcRI18sIIzFDCwSM-HDCg3q8YY3ZLtOdFUpey70DITb-BTdrLGqsAIrOU-KgTvWm94jNqOp4qOg4QthDU0GjsRQmTjXkGN_DycuZu4kCszwI4R74cQR-xcdII9buE_0Um0F3xJnUsZRjy50KouQqFQfKtNvc8h7VGWdEQ3F-R5X2Xlt5rNE_/w640-h568/IMG_20240227_103456973~2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Easy, right? Of course, you could add this to a headband or hair clip instead of making a pin. Or, use satin ribbon or organza ribbon. So many possibilities! What will you do with this easy flower?</p><p>Look for Gwen Studios ribbon at your favorite craft store (like <a href="https://www.joann.com/search/?q=gwen+studios+ribbon&lang=default">Joann's</a> or <a href="https://www.michaels.com/search?q=gwen%20studios%20ribbon&com_id=SearchBar_Recommendation_Components&path=suggest">Michaels</a>), at <a href="https://www.walmart.com/search?q=gwen%20studios%20ribbon">Walmart</a> and on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=gwen+studios+ribbon&ref=nb_sb_noss">Amazon</a>.</p><p>Find more great Spring ribbon ideas on the <a href="https://designercraftsconnection.blogspot.com/2024/02/spring-ribbons.html">Designer Crafts Connection</a>.</p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj-5dSOvII0idwZ5wyeHMiiCoMp2EvNtyBJRzdQDpNkNwagEskWLx0ZBcMFty7Gz3Sxm1ILgm_EUxkcE-wlMyQ97EHHYHjSsQnr2flX9oqWNltKNKLc0ldfaqVNyu6acq2jUuY3QlcfMs9KXVIG0fc3Y04ZC4fsyZoTv577n-YIu2jBgsYjxjny1M7BB6qF" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="192" data-original-width="192" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj-5dSOvII0idwZ5wyeHMiiCoMp2EvNtyBJRzdQDpNkNwagEskWLx0ZBcMFty7Gz3Sxm1ILgm_EUxkcE-wlMyQ97EHHYHjSsQnr2flX9oqWNltKNKLc0ldfaqVNyu6acq2jUuY3QlcfMs9KXVIG0fc3Y04ZC4fsyZoTv577n-YIu2jBgsYjxjny1M7BB6qF" width="240" /></a></div><br />Disclaimer: I'm a member of the Gwen Studios Design Team and receive samples of ribbon and other items as part of my compensation. <p></p><p><br /></p>Terry Ricioli Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09310873131363287201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801844308131944382.post-31730773369943444822024-02-24T11:26:00.000-08:002024-02-24T11:26:43.600-08:00Vintage Impressions Jewelry<p> Hi everyone!</p><p>As I was browsing through some of my jewelry samples from a past book, I decided to search for the book itself. Surprisingly, it's still out there in a variety of different places - mostly used bookstores.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhsIIRKGtbprbXNlJqzk86hRJv0YbYnZU6xmOmKDZD67L-AdyFTAlEqADGFXCkUDMdjmMDRJCt64cBH8Sry57ZwFN3SvL5MaVsNISlmULYp-J4-ntXvtW8U84I0t6UH8dPUvXSvWtAFB5Tz490uADKX8DyrSf3aPPwpeVTh7eAe9zxKmjZzW2Jrm2qK96P4" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="300" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhsIIRKGtbprbXNlJqzk86hRJv0YbYnZU6xmOmKDZD67L-AdyFTAlEqADGFXCkUDMdjmMDRJCt64cBH8Sry57ZwFN3SvL5MaVsNISlmULYp-J4-ntXvtW8U84I0t6UH8dPUvXSvWtAFB5Tz490uADKX8DyrSf3aPPwpeVTh7eAe9zxKmjZzW2Jrm2qK96P4=w480-h640" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p>Here's one that I found interesting at All Free Jewelry:</p><p><a href="https://www.allfreejewelrymaking.com/Book-Reviews/Vintage-Impressions-Jewelry">Vintage Impressions Jewelry | AllFreeJewelryMaking.com</a></p><p>It's a nice review of the book and they are offering a giveaway. Scroll down to the bottom of the article. </p>Terry Ricioli Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09310873131363287201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801844308131944382.post-79366240829709495122024-02-06T12:04:00.000-08:002024-02-06T12:04:41.625-08:00Door Hangers for Kids<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hi Everyone!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Herrschners has published a few more of my designs and they are available now on their website. These are cute door hangers for the kids' rooms.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here's the girls' room set with butterflies in two styles. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR62JTScR7tQz52nYZ6BWkBywJ9iC4U98fAcVryli0rCAhCNe2tunB70LVoAxJbztNIXRUOUwcHfqdqa66Xij3d3FdGrZALfFaafWqF-Z9jal2G9miR5ac1Q1Gcf9FpEmqhwEZCVVN7w8VTFgy9bwROT9WWFko5fSB3XB8eXMZO1iAK5FpMxOCrXs5fodU/s1280/Spread%20Your%20Wings%20Door%20Hangers.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR62JTScR7tQz52nYZ6BWkBywJ9iC4U98fAcVryli0rCAhCNe2tunB70LVoAxJbztNIXRUOUwcHfqdqa66Xij3d3FdGrZALfFaafWqF-Z9jal2G9miR5ac1Q1Gcf9FpEmqhwEZCVVN7w8VTFgy9bwROT9WWFko5fSB3XB8eXMZO1iAK5FpMxOCrXs5fodU/w640-h640/Spread%20Your%20Wings%20Door%20Hangers.webp" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Spread Your Wings Door Hangers</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The boys' set has a nautical theme:</div><div><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5gEjVHi1YDOyKAof25-UGXkztOGUMPddkEWzh3hw98K1GSxM94uPIl06yghsjErrs1BMgl6oVkGXmsw9BG6VzZioaMuGj_3e0a9d9lbTUGUyOCa4nDGIoY5UY3buZ1kkLARxq-aWO8FTRHN749tWN8q61sotkpt3C4Ww2pxnJu1DXtIY3z5oVIBa0Yo5e/s1280/Little%20Man%20Cave%20Door%20Hangers.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5gEjVHi1YDOyKAof25-UGXkztOGUMPddkEWzh3hw98K1GSxM94uPIl06yghsjErrs1BMgl6oVkGXmsw9BG6VzZioaMuGj_3e0a9d9lbTUGUyOCa4nDGIoY5UY3buZ1kkLARxq-aWO8FTRHN749tWN8q61sotkpt3C4Ww2pxnJu1DXtIY3z5oVIBa0Yo5e/w640-h640/Little%20Man%20Cave%20Door%20Hangers.webp" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Little Man Cave Door Hangers</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><div>Look for these on the <a href="http://herrschners.com">Herrschners</a> website under the <a href="https://www.herrschners.com/herrschners/needlework/plastic-canvas/kits/?sort=newest&page=1">Plastic Canvas kits</a>.</div><div><br /></div>Terry Ricioli Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09310873131363287201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801844308131944382.post-66798708724981324982024-01-25T13:54:00.000-08:002024-01-25T13:54:07.916-08:00Patchwork Hearts with Gwen Studios Ribbon<p> Hi Everyone!</p><p>Patchwork hearts are fun to create and they are perfect for Valentine's Day. You can use up some scraps from your stash and add some Sweet Shop Ribbon from <a href="http://gwenstudios.com">Gwen Studios</a>! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9MqVPXqek72q2ilviqBsBqGCtEyaylq8Sbf96eghjCCNV7eBBjxO47RUHjmTh5gDxsXFZy1qEM7qa1d9_1qRMXfp4RZ_mDsVNAMvmNQoeFyGtiVyiA9pwlm68l430p6kvJo44G4DPiFSDywvxIWHOF3l7-Qm77Yk7csU7NYVtdC6XdjX-lapT1MghRxdV/s3881/IMG_20240125_135048937_HDR~2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2940" data-original-width="3881" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9MqVPXqek72q2ilviqBsBqGCtEyaylq8Sbf96eghjCCNV7eBBjxO47RUHjmTh5gDxsXFZy1qEM7qa1d9_1qRMXfp4RZ_mDsVNAMvmNQoeFyGtiVyiA9pwlm68l430p6kvJo44G4DPiFSDywvxIWHOF3l7-Qm77Yk7csU7NYVtdC6XdjX-lapT1MghRxdV/w640-h484/IMG_20240125_135048937_HDR~2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>Here is the first heart I created:</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjROF85ft6W2BtE4NEizd4yGGA-WFnfC5T22kmQ6KtW1Gq3GdsOvfkEjIJ3fOZBLfKP_yxlw2P4gtITvmUekERycMqVBsu7xyJmdUKCZfmchxH1gqbp6I0Bm1cpjQLrhZJUd8jHS3Tk1uVa6Vf8v5HxDxgH6Qj7I8kcSClpTdR2qgmuAPTpqQt6e0izGVT2/s3211/IMG_20240124_100526270_HDR~2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3211" data-original-width="2803" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjROF85ft6W2BtE4NEizd4yGGA-WFnfC5T22kmQ6KtW1Gq3GdsOvfkEjIJ3fOZBLfKP_yxlw2P4gtITvmUekERycMqVBsu7xyJmdUKCZfmchxH1gqbp6I0Bm1cpjQLrhZJUd8jHS3Tk1uVa6Vf8v5HxDxgH6Qj7I8kcSClpTdR2qgmuAPTpqQt6e0izGVT2/w558-h640/IMG_20240124_100526270_HDR~2.jpg" width="558" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>I liked it so much; I made another one!</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOIPs9A4f6msRe5nepuFY0hxNIjVGApYV1XLrYr4_TNjENwKOvSarF3Fjr0FJY6lWWvjO41WYp99W6hJBLyEhm-eXN2xAsl8qt5RDtUxVLROpejINqc10iuFxGLf8BWv17_JaCNYcjiPQNilvXD31x5kunAwXjFF5WeB4h0GV80HA-UmgPRC-Lyvz7pd6O/s2978/IMG_20240125_122302961_HDR~2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2950" data-original-width="2978" height="634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOIPs9A4f6msRe5nepuFY0hxNIjVGApYV1XLrYr4_TNjENwKOvSarF3Fjr0FJY6lWWvjO41WYp99W6hJBLyEhm-eXN2xAsl8qt5RDtUxVLROpejINqc10iuFxGLf8BWv17_JaCNYcjiPQNilvXD31x5kunAwXjFF5WeB4h0GV80HA-UmgPRC-Lyvz7pd6O/w640-h634/IMG_20240125_122302961_HDR~2.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Patchwork Heart with Gwen Studios Ribbon</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzvfMUyzqU5PyjEVcBvbBLAtSAJRic1Z0FUPgu1KW5kdDXMYK6Racz-VlWOwZsmLR65Srfj2fK1NewOXShrp530u8ixtZ0jYbZhj3NTkcoQuGlJee-KDXp1yQXqJp6PKgLEiBMoQnihB_M6kltLfRQNqJnv9zbnk167E0TrLxEZnghGbQ5JASYVpilFEUl/s640/Sweet%20Shop%20Ribbon.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzvfMUyzqU5PyjEVcBvbBLAtSAJRic1Z0FUPgu1KW5kdDXMYK6Racz-VlWOwZsmLR65Srfj2fK1NewOXShrp530u8ixtZ0jYbZhj3NTkcoQuGlJee-KDXp1yQXqJp6PKgLEiBMoQnihB_M6kltLfRQNqJnv9zbnk167E0TrLxEZnghGbQ5JASYVpilFEUl/w400-h400/Sweet%20Shop%20Ribbon.webp" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/GWEN-STUDIOS-Sweet-Shop-Grosgrain-Single-Face-Satin-Multi-color-Ribbons-3-Count/713327715?from=/search">Sweet Shop Ribbon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>The Sweet Shop Ribbons are great additions to a patchwork heart. There are sweets - cupcakes, donuts, macarons - and lots of bright colors with some word ribbons also. The above link is a set from <a href="http://walmart.com">Walmart</a>, but you can also find these ribbons at <a href="https://www.joann.com/gwen-studios-8yd-red-macaroons-grosgrain-satin-printed-ribbon-4ct/19741347.html">Joann</a>'s,<a href="https://www.michaels.com/product/gwen-studios-macarons-printed-ribbon-pack-D588753S"> Michaels</a> and on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Macaron-Cookie-Collection-Ribbon-Studio/dp/B09L45HTND/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=gwen+studios+ribbon&qid=1706121774&sr=8-8">Amazon</a>.</p><p><b>For this project you will need:</b></p><p>Heart pattern of your choice (mine is about 6" by 6")</p><p>Fabric scraps</p><p>Gwen Studios Sweet Shop Ribbon (see links above)</p><p>Sewing thread and machine or needle (or, fabric glue)</p><p>Fabric backing for the heart pattern </p><p>Felt backing for the heart</p><p><b>Instructions:</b></p><p>1. Cut out a fabric heart for backing.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHl5uXFvyzzWJCOkMywhnU70N1lfqfJGKMEN_vDaMFq-Ur5GjPtu1SQnzLTNup6EIiy-pf9c1BQAg8sOg35I1JC3c2zczPX7kmrtRFukcBP4F5592zS_VxSVjTKZn2lSsk3z_PrX5RI07EhDOo9-T3YP7qIJKNoLoVe6ztl6RahsjrTLopwVfMqucXrkGq/s2244/IMG_20240125_103157611_HDR~2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2242" data-original-width="2244" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHl5uXFvyzzWJCOkMywhnU70N1lfqfJGKMEN_vDaMFq-Ur5GjPtu1SQnzLTNup6EIiy-pf9c1BQAg8sOg35I1JC3c2zczPX7kmrtRFukcBP4F5592zS_VxSVjTKZn2lSsk3z_PrX5RI07EhDOo9-T3YP7qIJKNoLoVe6ztl6RahsjrTLopwVfMqucXrkGq/s320/IMG_20240125_103157611_HDR~2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>2. Collect fabric scraps to fit across the width of the heart. Cut or tear into strips or piece the strips if you have smaller pieces.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9qpWjSAAfAqyRSzMO8Xu7fwnw96EXAw8cqcQonurmiMRmhYqkzxxZNo9PT6nfjIYC_kMD3KIic94auod53mMfPAFshUmCfFCMx6ZE-B8ZETg_UqvxrTfxrrmubXh8OtJMhuil9gGSKK3mH3wI10x220_fW-3eflVB3jbscmFCUGbvoEz55CsdmV7xsxIh/s3349/IMG_20240125_103232765_HDR~2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3349" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9qpWjSAAfAqyRSzMO8Xu7fwnw96EXAw8cqcQonurmiMRmhYqkzxxZNo9PT6nfjIYC_kMD3KIic94auod53mMfPAFshUmCfFCMx6ZE-B8ZETg_UqvxrTfxrrmubXh8OtJMhuil9gGSKK3mH3wI10x220_fW-3eflVB3jbscmFCUGbvoEz55CsdmV7xsxIh/s320/IMG_20240125_103232765_HDR~2.jpg" width="287" /></a></div><br /><p>3. Place a strip right side up across the heart (straight across or angled) so that the strip of fabric overlaps the heart. Place the second strip right sides together over the first strip aligning the edges. Sew a 1/4" seam. Iron or press the piece to the right side. Repeat until the heart is covered.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyp2HH97afZGum5UPgDjMTsMU7yiIt6qQTY6mmztTArP_P31PD3CyWcNxV2iUuN4TF-LkI1TBvupTKVvdsF4y0NWXJUpc2bdwoXvhwcjWRKBh_x8NgwYxpsWQD1qyFrT_xB8Wc5A8NU_U4uErGKYchQJFYduY63AwVx0D2PfOSqqZ3ILYCDp-CXnVZiBkZ/s2850/IMG_20240125_110040027_HDR~2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2850" data-original-width="2775" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyp2HH97afZGum5UPgDjMTsMU7yiIt6qQTY6mmztTArP_P31PD3CyWcNxV2iUuN4TF-LkI1TBvupTKVvdsF4y0NWXJUpc2bdwoXvhwcjWRKBh_x8NgwYxpsWQD1qyFrT_xB8Wc5A8NU_U4uErGKYchQJFYduY63AwVx0D2PfOSqqZ3ILYCDp-CXnVZiBkZ/s320/IMG_20240125_110040027_HDR~2.jpg" width="312" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJdAy12cHdmNGYbaIRndgilIegvoXABiPkc0eqXH2bq1KnUno03-aFV7gm4sFQ5bvKBt8LAagoDI9KRrdEB-8_YeW8q46pHmaBexYDI1iAGq7P1Ff25i89u2I-o3eQOOsY7n3Qd5gdLGi9vliMcqWcZnT7XiW1BiDgAC2YSwS6dfJjNR-4MXHjkXNqwuy0/s3025/IMG_20240125_110157566_HDR~2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3025" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJdAy12cHdmNGYbaIRndgilIegvoXABiPkc0eqXH2bq1KnUno03-aFV7gm4sFQ5bvKBt8LAagoDI9KRrdEB-8_YeW8q46pHmaBexYDI1iAGq7P1Ff25i89u2I-o3eQOOsY7n3Qd5gdLGi9vliMcqWcZnT7XiW1BiDgAC2YSwS6dfJjNR-4MXHjkXNqwuy0/s320/IMG_20240125_110157566_HDR~2.jpg" width="317" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaFSyukp4J1JOxfPg1GMBnMuCqURky27jPcrHPHZGBLHbM9P6jBzc7tE5RWwfxl_PC4P8d1b5X3A3HNRyaWNhWcvtR2cc0N3d643tkHXTcCqimKyVGG4C5aH8XPosr00aQs0KllkDdsEuNXdrwKyhUC-vzFpAPhc9-Dpuyfd2kgJtHLnePmu2peZCUbJUH/s3418/IMG_20240125_110720975_HDR~2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3418" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaFSyukp4J1JOxfPg1GMBnMuCqURky27jPcrHPHZGBLHbM9P6jBzc7tE5RWwfxl_PC4P8d1b5X3A3HNRyaWNhWcvtR2cc0N3d643tkHXTcCqimKyVGG4C5aH8XPosr00aQs0KllkDdsEuNXdrwKyhUC-vzFpAPhc9-Dpuyfd2kgJtHLnePmu2peZCUbJUH/s320/IMG_20240125_110720975_HDR~2.jpg" width="281" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p>4. Press and pin the edges. Trim from the back to the edge of the heart.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOghtAlNivmQtXs2xGgw80EDaeF2KTW4nBo34PHjybiHvh9ikU95YG0uQbyF8jkRyQwyMlgcMaWzOe5itG_Q2ihwb3n1K_BTNMFYSpydPD8dtw7sgofRasv7gLxElhJH7JV9jIhnnhyXCJ6k7qeGCYBNOm5D55HI3oAMptY7mgvyTT9KwahmRRq_3vhlk5/s2764/IMG_20240125_111122565_HDR~2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2748" data-original-width="2764" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOghtAlNivmQtXs2xGgw80EDaeF2KTW4nBo34PHjybiHvh9ikU95YG0uQbyF8jkRyQwyMlgcMaWzOe5itG_Q2ihwb3n1K_BTNMFYSpydPD8dtw7sgofRasv7gLxElhJH7JV9jIhnnhyXCJ6k7qeGCYBNOm5D55HI3oAMptY7mgvyTT9KwahmRRq_3vhlk5/s320/IMG_20240125_111122565_HDR~2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>5. Place ribbons over the patchwork heart and sew along the edges. Cut a piece of felt for backing that is the approximate shape of the heart and pin. The excess will be trimmed away.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhqwJWpTostFUWYkIwq1RMyOFfFqqJl43cvmXYwdh1fsTEkAvc68Fi3wJjK4tgJW6CEnKEbBbg8vXgzHjqiFE04O5kYgIMuxF5-yYpKLVf3AsBcwTNF4HrTkdwf6r8GZeN5tBlH11Iu3xM-iDmaUusW5xXHPY-oeNTOEILZAsYc0PiTrueQuogOdCGcIEq/s3004/IMG_20240125_115705362_HDR~2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3004" data-original-width="2746" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhqwJWpTostFUWYkIwq1RMyOFfFqqJl43cvmXYwdh1fsTEkAvc68Fi3wJjK4tgJW6CEnKEbBbg8vXgzHjqiFE04O5kYgIMuxF5-yYpKLVf3AsBcwTNF4HrTkdwf6r8GZeN5tBlH11Iu3xM-iDmaUusW5xXHPY-oeNTOEILZAsYc0PiTrueQuogOdCGcIEq/s320/IMG_20240125_115705362_HDR~2.jpg" width="293" /></a></div><br /><p>6. Sew 1/4" from the edge of the heart. Leave an opening at the top to insert a ribbon loop. Pink the edges, insert the loop and sew the opening.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkeArlE72MTdcC8sysyfPSKWxqSEB_-Mpiz2G0OcvKnq1-ywIZm7N22hazCkL9e88sOF2Pd2AJ9v3IeiPG6CvzSRvGqpXAergvFKoCI8ytrrmAuiv0UMN9bHVmKaShxMdx8nqSCPr6Q7aiqRx-Uw9sUOKF3FGV8Uf302U2d_Z37-61vncVz7GhE9Hpzxsl/s4000/IMG_20240125_115931702.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkeArlE72MTdcC8sysyfPSKWxqSEB_-Mpiz2G0OcvKnq1-ywIZm7N22hazCkL9e88sOF2Pd2AJ9v3IeiPG6CvzSRvGqpXAergvFKoCI8ytrrmAuiv0UMN9bHVmKaShxMdx8nqSCPr6Q7aiqRx-Uw9sUOKF3FGV8Uf302U2d_Z37-61vncVz7GhE9Hpzxsl/s320/IMG_20240125_115931702.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHB5L7rxXGCutrYYjujfQo697JDHEa26KG16Z1l-IphiJEjW4Y1FODbUvc_A_V3HTpf4JU7SYErjXyoepwpybWX4LO4s8MMgL4KMIOuqZBWUyzdpNQreuv6ENgdfm-mA9Q_cWfF-EWeIOdYLPnlrlSO19tzikb6dQ-P8Gtl5Vru7Wjf10QfcskOtcNCFQO/s2978/IMG_20240125_122302961_HDR~2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2950" data-original-width="2978" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHB5L7rxXGCutrYYjujfQo697JDHEa26KG16Z1l-IphiJEjW4Y1FODbUvc_A_V3HTpf4JU7SYErjXyoepwpybWX4LO4s8MMgL4KMIOuqZBWUyzdpNQreuv6ENgdfm-mA9Q_cWfF-EWeIOdYLPnlrlSO19tzikb6dQ-P8Gtl5Vru7Wjf10QfcskOtcNCFQO/s320/IMG_20240125_122302961_HDR~2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><p><b>Other ideas to try:</b></p><p>Use fabric glue instead of machine stitching.</p><p>Use hand-stitching.</p><p>Make a bunch and hang them as a garland.</p><p>Add an embroidered name or word and give it to a friend.</p><p>Add some batting and make it a potholder. </p><p>Add button or small flowers or a bow.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Have fun creating your own version of a patchwork heart!</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>And, for more "lovely" Valentine's Day ribbon ideas, see the <a href="https://designercraftsconnection.blogspot.com/2024/01/ribbon-love.html">Designer Crafts Connection blog</a>.</b></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b></b></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgcdnpUnvhCeKQhTZJdRB9vhHs13ZTpc8UevOV_dD8FuQYuga7wcvTxwv7ub_1iBVaohWjQZwFikbtFf5kApeIDQ3LU7Eerk1Q0iopKpwbK-A2gpg0TybTBZsi-n3HMdE_vEr6oyvblMWwlEQhRljSAHtp-HoCehxqxzy58bDNeuS3MInqc9WePoBEgqXyJ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1200" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgcdnpUnvhCeKQhTZJdRB9vhHs13ZTpc8UevOV_dD8FuQYuga7wcvTxwv7ub_1iBVaohWjQZwFikbtFf5kApeIDQ3LU7Eerk1Q0iopKpwbK-A2gpg0TybTBZsi-n3HMdE_vEr6oyvblMWwlEQhRljSAHtp-HoCehxqxzy58bDNeuS3MInqc9WePoBEgqXyJ" width="320" /></a></b></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><b><br /></b></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p>This post features Gwen Studios ribbon. Since I am a member of the Design Team, I receive samples of their beautiful ribbon. Look for them in your favorite fabric or craft store!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgdebs30erxMgsgJcmnwhRk-QwUYU4u7a2MOKlLogwZxzQ1baMxMnKzKo5VC15K6s644DM6xa6zgB0DFPDmQgRzmdnXHx7Ch88ZT12IEhY5IDkD5Lphq8sVBmET42QPorAo3S8duUQ632EvpBzErqn3d1b1CugPiTtnTdFBH-zY4L3hZAxsfHXhGMcjlffM" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="201" data-original-width="193" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgdebs30erxMgsgJcmnwhRk-QwUYU4u7a2MOKlLogwZxzQ1baMxMnKzKo5VC15K6s644DM6xa6zgB0DFPDmQgRzmdnXHx7Ch88ZT12IEhY5IDkD5Lphq8sVBmET42QPorAo3S8duUQ632EvpBzErqn3d1b1CugPiTtnTdFBH-zY4L3hZAxsfHXhGMcjlffM" width="230" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Terry Ricioli Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09310873131363287201noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801844308131944382.post-18676216084643227242024-01-11T11:51:00.000-08:002024-01-11T11:51:10.456-08:00Bunny Surprise Tissue Cover and Coasters<p> Hi Crafters!</p><p>I know it's early but if you want to get a head start on Easter stitching, here's a couple of kits for you. These are my designs for Herrschners available on their website. There's a tissue cover and coasters.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR0m0iJyCfu3rWDMF5Mi3unC4Eh3vidIM5lp2kei_HaGS6OXDGZcBKP_WDrwQ7s_fa70x2F2Lx8wT2xsUB2X3Z3yFNCZQqIvpYgsRJJH7gb4j8p_l3Ksu4sI_sHjbmM2idA6M-pW9JxbAL9mDyMaNiyd611VgJg4B5UlGKFlmu_v-U2Ytb8W-CHo2jySuI/s1280/Bunny%20Surprise%20Tissue%20Box.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR0m0iJyCfu3rWDMF5Mi3unC4Eh3vidIM5lp2kei_HaGS6OXDGZcBKP_WDrwQ7s_fa70x2F2Lx8wT2xsUB2X3Z3yFNCZQqIvpYgsRJJH7gb4j8p_l3Ksu4sI_sHjbmM2idA6M-pW9JxbAL9mDyMaNiyd611VgJg4B5UlGKFlmu_v-U2Ytb8W-CHo2jySuI/w640-h640/Bunny%20Surprise%20Tissue%20Box.webp" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg20kAv9wxFwZOXANx4-l04SQwVdUQDRSiBW5szT5NAQWNl6cH0DRYWulAUBzydNodpruXdrnS7QF9GBjX9mGQ3IKWfvIJ80894YxBH7qbAs_9TNtMnXlPdFlFCKcwZfKxnTrGGRPvVhg11NJlSOYfZ4YkfCufInx1BDHUpucpmyXMcTF8QWUZLcqAK-PoL/s1280/Bunny%20Surprise%20Coasters.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg20kAv9wxFwZOXANx4-l04SQwVdUQDRSiBW5szT5NAQWNl6cH0DRYWulAUBzydNodpruXdrnS7QF9GBjX9mGQ3IKWfvIJ80894YxBH7qbAs_9TNtMnXlPdFlFCKcwZfKxnTrGGRPvVhg11NJlSOYfZ4YkfCufInx1BDHUpucpmyXMcTF8QWUZLcqAK-PoL/w640-h640/Bunny%20Surprise%20Coasters.webp" width="640" /></a></div><p>Look for these on the <a href="http://herrschners.com">Herrschners</a> website under plastic canvas. Here's a quick <a href="https://www.herrschners.com/herrschners-bunny-surprise-coasters-tissue-box-set-of-2-plastic-canvas/">link</a>.</p>Terry Ricioli Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09310873131363287201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801844308131944382.post-83104254481724621512023-12-21T11:01:00.000-08:002023-12-21T11:01:55.888-08:00Plastic Canvas Porch Flags<p> Hi Stitchers!</p><p>I have some new designs on the Herrschners website. For a couple of months last spring, I was busily working on full-sized porch flags in plastic canvas - one for each month! Needless to say, it was all consuming! They are now available or will be in a few days.</p><p>Here's December's porch flag:</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOPxedx2ACDm_u6fBTMi1jrEjGNUqdszRxdezZoUH3CjTNk9hL8BRfL6u5EuckYbbyvJ4-YYWLdLDXAj-AqaYUKfRBhQGpcFmmaA1B-65UqKFgPfDYcjiLLeKqFjLO0ijrao5NjDO6lA2pqkEeRNIfS4mV7ZuXqpPOzdtQJTH3zD1DjKIGBlNJKlZeYPDn/s1280/Herrschners%20HOliday%20Holly%20Porch%20Flag%20-%20December.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOPxedx2ACDm_u6fBTMi1jrEjGNUqdszRxdezZoUH3CjTNk9hL8BRfL6u5EuckYbbyvJ4-YYWLdLDXAj-AqaYUKfRBhQGpcFmmaA1B-65UqKFgPfDYcjiLLeKqFjLO0ijrao5NjDO6lA2pqkEeRNIfS4mV7ZuXqpPOzdtQJTH3zD1DjKIGBlNJKlZeYPDn/w640-h640/Herrschners%20HOliday%20Holly%20Porch%20Flag%20-%20December.webp" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.herrschners.com/herrschners-holiday-holly-porch-flag-december-plastic-canvas/">December Porch Flag</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>The rest of the months can be purchased singly or in the set of twelve with the hanger. As you can see, each one has a birdhouse and birds. It was great fun to design these.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfT5rq05IVPJhjUu8ngcXWCH7_OwoBvdxaq-bYuqQ98CRYOgGW8Ly0hl-8be69HlMgPKRKgXrsSvOOcJbmxvFokn6uql9qsd_Mhuw0nu84plnHGWavLB3WjpI_F8BoiKU4YXRJ1OCYOFviCFFTojf0jSpo9xERfDWOZNvoAm1b5U80ohnIPfsoyJKceegA/s1280/Porch%20Flags.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfT5rq05IVPJhjUu8ngcXWCH7_OwoBvdxaq-bYuqQ98CRYOgGW8Ly0hl-8be69HlMgPKRKgXrsSvOOcJbmxvFokn6uql9qsd_Mhuw0nu84plnHGWavLB3WjpI_F8BoiKU4YXRJ1OCYOFviCFFTojf0jSpo9xERfDWOZNvoAm1b5U80ohnIPfsoyJKceegA/w640-h640/Porch%20Flags.webp" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>For a closer look at each design, visit <a href="http://herrrschners.com">Herschnerrs</a> and look under Plastic Canvas.</p><p>Have fun stitching and have a great Christmas! See you in 2024!</p><p><br /><br /></p><p><br /></p>Terry Ricioli Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09310873131363287201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801844308131944382.post-57845106844696287542023-12-06T12:13:00.000-08:002023-12-11T21:17:47.852-08:00Christmas Bells<p>Merry Christmas!</p><p>I know a lot of you already have your trees up and your house is fully decorated! Well, I'm working on it!</p><p>One of the things I like to do every year is make some small gifts for friends. This year, I found some nice bell ornaments at <a href="http://orientaltrading.com">Oriental Trading</a>. (You may not be able to find the specific bells I used, but they have quite an assortment.)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZWQsqbtAhxN3B-Y4D8qkfF0oYW6TcTaC6mI1sN3vMDfoCHfNIY1cHk1EqvJYRD9oIqJ4krvkELTiQfjyJlbgBDG76xB1zC_8qVoDL3gfncZdnwWEiMdSI-uNJvbP8nW1DEz75ChcBBm3cLsF-wwaPjEHVNKccTUVUay89icxOtGT0ozqlbX6__56HBSNd/s994/IMG_20231206_104651891_HDR~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="994" data-original-width="953" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZWQsqbtAhxN3B-Y4D8qkfF0oYW6TcTaC6mI1sN3vMDfoCHfNIY1cHk1EqvJYRD9oIqJ4krvkELTiQfjyJlbgBDG76xB1zC_8qVoDL3gfncZdnwWEiMdSI-uNJvbP8nW1DEz75ChcBBm3cLsF-wwaPjEHVNKccTUVUay89icxOtGT0ozqlbX6__56HBSNd/s320/IMG_20231206_104651891_HDR~2.jpg" width="307" /></a></div><p>These are great, but they needed a little something.</p><p>So, I gathered some supplies: Artificial greenery and berries and a variety of <a href="http://gwenstudios.com">Gwen Studios</a> ribbon</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9h3OcD7mygJkcrlBsvxukqwPAYz0QRH7ndFxMVnZPWS-wBPwpm6cIybTBZwJyCpOIu4UKqw4jVyj1DkuSYydBWYmtPw2brTzxL-utttvgb221zwvC4tkZfCJosMHExVg2R58QX6gjWQsSQ9XqFilt721gNU8OGCkX6EPk5iTqh68jz5-cKCZkNP2hrnIv/s3000/IMG_20231206_110009575_HDR~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2908" data-original-width="3000" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9h3OcD7mygJkcrlBsvxukqwPAYz0QRH7ndFxMVnZPWS-wBPwpm6cIybTBZwJyCpOIu4UKqw4jVyj1DkuSYydBWYmtPw2brTzxL-utttvgb221zwvC4tkZfCJosMHExVg2R58QX6gjWQsSQ9XqFilt721gNU8OGCkX6EPk5iTqh68jz5-cKCZkNP2hrnIv/w400-h388/IMG_20231206_110009575_HDR~2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>Warm up your glue gun. Cut some small sections from the greenery and berries and make a bow from one of the beautiful ribbons. I used three pieces of the greenery on each side.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghP8LfbBP9lDAIaFcg6swwotNdj6LEm1DVdjgL_9u-kVlZX6vTWWjVeBC0Y0KRN7llBQMeWVrWAq1K-JzNVQhSYUDRL5VUJpEGVI08sUXTd4r71wENz44UHqL8c2nJAdbkS-koJOh_rT5eqPUffRJPPlnLG03wy8xAT-WyKM8IvPWBeFAGS1nS4is48vNb/s3000/IMG_20231206_110810711_HDR~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2565" data-original-width="3000" height="343" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghP8LfbBP9lDAIaFcg6swwotNdj6LEm1DVdjgL_9u-kVlZX6vTWWjVeBC0Y0KRN7llBQMeWVrWAq1K-JzNVQhSYUDRL5VUJpEGVI08sUXTd4r71wENz44UHqL8c2nJAdbkS-koJOh_rT5eqPUffRJPPlnLG03wy8xAT-WyKM8IvPWBeFAGS1nS4is48vNb/w400-h343/IMG_20231206_110810711_HDR~2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>Glue the greenery on each side of the hanger, then the berries. Glue the bow at center front. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZHq9eNnlb54pBv4FmWb9-5vj8X6iNsKhmaMCNayME7CaH3sPnTSm1vBDC-nGl_y0xQBmq3sAg_rufr-E4h9Eqgl-KPfWhpxYzyAYyupjHOBt5Ec1l-HAb7X38_9g-N9Yi_his9k1kM3P5yHcb2OdfjzCFuHC1kfUbtz6j3LFXdYYsIQUJw8plZqC84ibW/s2794/IMG_20231206_111016069_HDR~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2785" data-original-width="2794" height="399" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZHq9eNnlb54pBv4FmWb9-5vj8X6iNsKhmaMCNayME7CaH3sPnTSm1vBDC-nGl_y0xQBmq3sAg_rufr-E4h9Eqgl-KPfWhpxYzyAYyupjHOBt5Ec1l-HAb7X38_9g-N9Yi_his9k1kM3P5yHcb2OdfjzCFuHC1kfUbtz6j3LFXdYYsIQUJw8plZqC84ibW/w400-h399/IMG_20231206_111016069_HDR~2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Much better!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWr0QxoDS5iEpQWKr6iCs0-im5urizvi3UUn7VcUVfVERWKEE5fzCRGp6rUq9MaGUH-cwKxXD_AwMJ4nYG_od8GFSv3_q_Ah8ofiCwPd_vqER54Km4YsQdR1L-9uPDGrFgpE_0i8qJ5fy9-pZXI9OCAn7_uC6icMNC7XhXbK7Y-fYXbzKNpZUB66akCItl/s4000/IMG_20231206_111334072_HDR.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWr0QxoDS5iEpQWKr6iCs0-im5urizvi3UUn7VcUVfVERWKEE5fzCRGp6rUq9MaGUH-cwKxXD_AwMJ4nYG_od8GFSv3_q_Ah8ofiCwPd_vqER54Km4YsQdR1L-9uPDGrFgpE_0i8qJ5fy9-pZXI9OCAn7_uC6icMNC7XhXbK7Y-fYXbzKNpZUB66akCItl/w640-h480/IMG_20231206_111334072_HDR.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>Repeat! Some for friends, some for family, some for you! </div><div><br /></div><div>Not only decorate new ornaments, refresh the old bows on ornaments and wreaths that have become a little tired.</div><div><br /></div><div>(I receive Gwen Studios ribbon as a member of the Design Team.)</div><div><br /></div><div>You can find these beautiful, high-quality ribbons at Walmart, Michaels, Joann's and Amazon. Here's a few links:</div><div><br /></div><div>Michaels</div><div> <a href="https://www.michaels.com/product/gwen-studios-58-white-red-stripe-grosgrain-ribbon-D582246S">Red and white grosgrain ribbon</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Walmart</div><div><a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/GWEN-STUDIOS-Sweet-Shop-Grosgrain-Single-Face-Satin-Multi-color-Ribbons-3-Count/713327715?from=/search">Sweet Shop ribbon</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Joann's</div><div><a href="https://www.joann.com/gwen-studios-3%2F8in-x-36yd-metallic-holiday-christmas-ribbon-12pk/19741131.html">Metallic ribbon</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Amazon</div><div><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Gwen-Studios-Christmas-Bundle-Grosgrain/dp/B0CNG2LG3D/ref=sr_1_14?keywords=Gwen+Studios+ribbon&qid=1701892550&sr=8-14">Christmas ribbon</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Look for more ribbon decorating ideas and last minute gifts and ornaments at the <a href="https://designercraftsconnection.blogspot.com/2023/12/last-minute-christmas-ribbon-crafts.html">Designer Crafts Connection</a>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.michaels.com/product/gwen-studios-58-white-red-stripe-grosgrain-ribbon-D582246S"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.michaels.com/product/gwen-studios-58-white-red-stripe-grosgrain-ribbon-D582246S"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyqZzaJ2iDKM8Az94L9b1OPLDnbeDj4i-Q1JnT8jrB8zulEqa9qoXBoK2FUmN3Rl3aJnur_ApPyXg4uaOnVJM4WwtUcZfVulPvgmJDVh35cGdg-kCJfBXPvamFoOksBnzLmk5wIF1kUyVOzBrlz0AtpFMiKBr24D1FeHHl4kwTWEZlSl3HaJCQjoB1X9an/s4000/IMG_20231206_111705635_HDR.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyqZzaJ2iDKM8Az94L9b1OPLDnbeDj4i-Q1JnT8jrB8zulEqa9qoXBoK2FUmN3Rl3aJnur_ApPyXg4uaOnVJM4WwtUcZfVulPvgmJDVh35cGdg-kCJfBXPvamFoOksBnzLmk5wIF1kUyVOzBrlz0AtpFMiKBr24D1FeHHl4kwTWEZlSl3HaJCQjoB1X9an/w480-h640/IMG_20231206_111705635_HDR.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: black;"><br /></span><p><br /></p><p><br /></p></div>Terry Ricioli Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09310873131363287201noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801844308131944382.post-58482468176449692182023-10-25T09:08:00.001-07:002023-10-25T09:08:52.516-07:00Rustic Harvest Cones<p> Hi Everyone,</p><p>This month's ribbon project for <a href="http://gwenstudios.com">Gwen Studios</a> is a burlap cone that you can use to decorate for harvest, Thanksgiving or even the Christmas season.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2vgGkuqTXUGbsZ5nipb1hvrNwu1Svq7yLdVBk6DnuNdWsVOYL9zye9AWUSDDyL4-8_mpwWNrWz33HLbhPFzU0jAOAu-EWBSI7zxchEUJK0s-HSbv2FYQ93YveClDYHV-y5zmegJjLT8vV7sZm70yEJyB4YjuQ4OlTTJdJCmrHMgvbExA2B6l1pntCb5YP/s3970/IMG_20231025_085841536_HDR~2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3970" data-original-width="2474" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2vgGkuqTXUGbsZ5nipb1hvrNwu1Svq7yLdVBk6DnuNdWsVOYL9zye9AWUSDDyL4-8_mpwWNrWz33HLbhPFzU0jAOAu-EWBSI7zxchEUJK0s-HSbv2FYQ93YveClDYHV-y5zmegJjLT8vV7sZm70yEJyB4YjuQ4OlTTJdJCmrHMgvbExA2B6l1pntCb5YP/w398-h640/IMG_20231025_085841536_HDR~2.jpg" width="398" /></a></div><br /><p>These versatile cones are quick and easy to make. You can hang them up or lay them at each place setting. You can fill them with candy, nuts, dried or artificial flowers, leaves, herbs like lavender and rosemary or even your napkin and silverware.</p><p>To start, cut a circle from burlap. I made mine from a 9" circle, but any size will work. Use a lid or plate for a template, trace around and cut.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidm1ue3gTnLuUxnEAxa9tDrxvN0xE1hf5U7x_v6I3gg3ILCE1xXxcfmB6g25w3PeDWjGCYBK_3ZuOget8nnicjA4gR7u8koqn4UyIW5zxB3viYHMh4e0wo5DJko-JijC3lZZjXmPYFP3dZQatCZXFeflHGo30QG1FIUoUSBqyjg_IWFpFinlpsV68moWOD/s2902/IMG_20231020_103820420_HDR~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2902" data-original-width="2779" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidm1ue3gTnLuUxnEAxa9tDrxvN0xE1hf5U7x_v6I3gg3ILCE1xXxcfmB6g25w3PeDWjGCYBK_3ZuOget8nnicjA4gR7u8koqn4UyIW5zxB3viYHMh4e0wo5DJko-JijC3lZZjXmPYFP3dZQatCZXFeflHGo30QG1FIUoUSBqyjg_IWFpFinlpsV68moWOD/s320/IMG_20231020_103820420_HDR~2.jpg" width="306" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Then, roll up the circle into a cone. Glue under the edge. I used hot glue on these, but double-sided tape would work as well.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbExG4fqSfsNwgFItdycr7PAV-eH4j02lV7ikKWB6tVvJdipmVAxt_v7FT5zgzW8gmMCC3crda9K4OhrXReteWY5QdT0hbylHGJr6GxpXjAk1k5QcuhAtbBRVnBeV1914AnkBgh9FBV-vwDs63CYppG_p0ltbNwbZOeV3V6rhWt6v7J7Y_eYZ-t8vu6td3/s4000/IMG_20231020_104648219_HDR.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbExG4fqSfsNwgFItdycr7PAV-eH4j02lV7ikKWB6tVvJdipmVAxt_v7FT5zgzW8gmMCC3crda9K4OhrXReteWY5QdT0hbylHGJr6GxpXjAk1k5QcuhAtbBRVnBeV1914AnkBgh9FBV-vwDs63CYppG_p0ltbNwbZOeV3V6rhWt6v7J7Y_eYZ-t8vu6td3/w300-h400/IMG_20231020_104648219_HDR.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p>Using the Plaid Burlap Ribbon from Gwen Studios, glue a piece around the edge of the cone and overlap in the front. Add a bow of your choice. I added 3/8" brown grosgrain ribbon to the bow. Add more ribbon to hang the cone and fill with festive fall leaves or flowers.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWPJmukA4kZ8FSQAVtFwrYJmxmD_poUEAtNDpV3EcJMlXv8I_aqK2Y0BR6WOklhZUvgIXSjzNoysQ_H8lrXpmCb7-zM0eNSx1GVbovsXuKR27B1ddcC5XIPpDH5OdT_sEx8ARwyqibwbpmoazIxXrrI4fsE4U40aXqF03XwRjQHDXFNZF2lTPJbVQYtrGf/s3000/IMG_20231020_103855862_HDR~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1883" data-original-width="3000" height="402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWPJmukA4kZ8FSQAVtFwrYJmxmD_poUEAtNDpV3EcJMlXv8I_aqK2Y0BR6WOklhZUvgIXSjzNoysQ_H8lrXpmCb7-zM0eNSx1GVbovsXuKR27B1ddcC5XIPpDH5OdT_sEx8ARwyqibwbpmoazIxXrrI4fsE4U40aXqF03XwRjQHDXFNZF2lTPJbVQYtrGf/w640-h402/IMG_20231020_103855862_HDR~2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilJtWtNxWajOdGXu5qHuanPdp2UFVZVQ1YchoMwEg8SlwBmcftgvxH-5ReEvIT9XvkzfxESGRnPkQ9pcAqR8Q-lpF4K040eQxS84wvaxpndpjyQbmMU-m2POMXYlyMa6QGjH8WuWjZhrK7kiREJBuf-q2esoYSfoL1B5OeIOzoYoAE-qv0W9IXJrHbFyJr/s3654/IMG_20231020_103912704_HDR~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3654" data-original-width="2400" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilJtWtNxWajOdGXu5qHuanPdp2UFVZVQ1YchoMwEg8SlwBmcftgvxH-5ReEvIT9XvkzfxESGRnPkQ9pcAqR8Q-lpF4K040eQxS84wvaxpndpjyQbmMU-m2POMXYlyMa6QGjH8WuWjZhrK7kiREJBuf-q2esoYSfoL1B5OeIOzoYoAE-qv0W9IXJrHbFyJr/w420-h640/IMG_20231020_103912704_HDR~2.jpg" width="420" /></a></div><br /><p>Here's another more elegant version. For this one, I used some Gwen Studios trim.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWnYAE6rYMdo9spoeaxO32Xx2JV5yk8bZzAqUSoKZEW1dka9z_JVL6cTSdU_S2rD7FTs3UXGEdNR706cY6dJ8IFGWV-26RZHHi-RA-OX3Ss0oGuHJcpEZxfBq8IqLXHyHdhYEOor-WROOehC9Uk93IaZbFqq3CU9SVI8UeCvlCjvRYh9l251na10SWE6Zn/s3241/IMG_20231020_113333783_HDR~2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3241" data-original-width="2437" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWnYAE6rYMdo9spoeaxO32Xx2JV5yk8bZzAqUSoKZEW1dka9z_JVL6cTSdU_S2rD7FTs3UXGEdNR706cY6dJ8IFGWV-26RZHHi-RA-OX3Ss0oGuHJcpEZxfBq8IqLXHyHdhYEOor-WROOehC9Uk93IaZbFqq3CU9SVI8UeCvlCjvRYh9l251na10SWE6Zn/s320/IMG_20231020_113333783_HDR~2.jpg" width="241" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRLXDUyqZtCL3MlJCxz16rIgsjcencxglGSRMN3lIKWgm1niU472sKNzEDi2pDdUyZW9GoP4YQptMdI5X9nUBLmO2oZSqAxH2Dea72l9aD9gnPhyc_xTdMdgtt-ALDRXVz30AVaV2clACFksIqMg1Ov9SujLd2nSOzPaqQbC1YiwCdOXBray2II8tbDjUr/s4000/IMG_20231020_114554893_HDR.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRLXDUyqZtCL3MlJCxz16rIgsjcencxglGSRMN3lIKWgm1niU472sKNzEDi2pDdUyZW9GoP4YQptMdI5X9nUBLmO2oZSqAxH2Dea72l9aD9gnPhyc_xTdMdgtt-ALDRXVz30AVaV2clACFksIqMg1Ov9SujLd2nSOzPaqQbC1YiwCdOXBray2II8tbDjUr/w300-h400/IMG_20231020_114554893_HDR.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgveF6MygIn4hXJLF1xZ2zJBh4ykZVzIonPH7rGai3xef9Bw7jzr6NrTDAhmAm47gE_e5Ouo_Sef-DdLAuedRp209nipd6OrPJz4nueoy2WNZpusp80r80euX02XAq_Xbg_EeGw3kRePMmKMyX30mptJ8YUXbgBDDPoPaYo_r2X86VWyetsgI2MgU0tI48u/s4000/IMG_20231020_115146078_HDR.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgveF6MygIn4hXJLF1xZ2zJBh4ykZVzIonPH7rGai3xef9Bw7jzr6NrTDAhmAm47gE_e5Ouo_Sef-DdLAuedRp209nipd6OrPJz4nueoy2WNZpusp80r80euX02XAq_Xbg_EeGw3kRePMmKMyX30mptJ8YUXbgBDDPoPaYo_r2X86VWyetsgI2MgU0tI48u/w480-h640/IMG_20231020_115146078_HDR.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p>Isn't that pretty? I love lace and burlap. For the bow, fold ribbon in half for the tails and glue at the center. Layer two loops of ribbon and wrap with twine around the center of the loops. Glue over the tails.</p><p>Here are some links for the Gwen Studios ribbon:</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEju_aVcgNijYujPjJ07J7D8T7HXwwn_RWSXokBrdy9ImRQ70XOG_ywE4jnfuAi1EKLwtd0OPqHGJePdfDSRHOp1pZOkqtuGloaQeyPKFkQFndhuay8pYFGZ2bRYBLQeUbVD0QDxOPlvraNcJG_0nzjpTvwacyW56wW9nC-P7UvpAP_jAaC_pzBWqqhsac8f" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="201" data-original-width="193" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEju_aVcgNijYujPjJ07J7D8T7HXwwn_RWSXokBrdy9ImRQ70XOG_ywE4jnfuAi1EKLwtd0OPqHGJePdfDSRHOp1pZOkqtuGloaQeyPKFkQFndhuay8pYFGZ2bRYBLQeUbVD0QDxOPlvraNcJG_0nzjpTvwacyW56wW9nC-P7UvpAP_jAaC_pzBWqqhsac8f" width="230" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p><a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Plaid-Burlap-Bows-and-Ribbon-2-Pack-4-x-3-Bows-6-Yards-Natural-Brown-by-Gwen-Studios/735684437?from=/search">Plaid Burlap ribbon and bows</a></p><p><a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/White-Satin-and-Rhinestone-Embellished-Trim-Set-3-Styles-6-Yards-by-Gwen-Studios/988936988?from=/search">Trims</a>, <a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Pom-Pom-Tassel-Trim-and-Ribbon-Pack-16-Yards-Hot-Pink-and-Black-by-Gwen-Studios/754208254?from=/search">trims</a> and more <a href="https://www.michaels.com/product/gwen-studios-78-x-3yd-die-cut-christmas-car-ribbon-D582237S">trims</a></p><p><a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Grosgrain-Ribbon-for-Crafts-and-Bows-12-Pastel-Colors-3-8-x-36-Yards-by-Gwen-Studios/953692987?from=/search">Grosgrain ribbon</a></p><p>Gwen Studios ribbons and trims are available at Michaels.com, Joann.com, Walmart.com and Amazon. </p><p>As you can see, this cone is adaptable to a variety of colors and occasions. Use different colors of burlap, different fabrics and, of course, your choice of trims and ribbons. Check out the other Thanksgiving ribbon ideas at the Designer Crafts Connection <a href="https://designercraftsconnection.blogspot.com/">blog</a>!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiVFALhGcZXDAVEm1B-GNfUjiD7IdivvI84lfmH_bUELOI0Wv6ZluDEl2c-Ci6MmaO8oDB-8WiPLjn0RzEBl8U51dQ6aZeXZhIbbbzra22HS_i8M_fKATZ_kSY7CUVX8jbfZJ3_LzELypBKh5HlAT-pCporwoMDFIJH9MEOjtzoB4K1SRYCD5_TpemUoJnH" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1200" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiVFALhGcZXDAVEm1B-GNfUjiD7IdivvI84lfmH_bUELOI0Wv6ZluDEl2c-Ci6MmaO8oDB-8WiPLjn0RzEBl8U51dQ6aZeXZhIbbbzra22HS_i8M_fKATZ_kSY7CUVX8jbfZJ3_LzELypBKh5HlAT-pCporwoMDFIJH9MEOjtzoB4K1SRYCD5_TpemUoJnH" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p>Terry Ricioli Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09310873131363287201noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801844308131944382.post-76504013084909028372023-09-25T14:12:00.000-07:002023-09-25T14:12:07.089-07:00Woven Ribbon Coasters<p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: arial; font-size: x-large;"><b>Happy Fall!</b></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Today I have a fun fall craft for you using <a href="http://gwenstudios.com">Gwen Studios</a> ribbons. They have a great assortment of types, colors and sizes from which to choose at all the major craft chains. </span><span style="font-family: arial;">These woven ribbon coasters or mug mats are quick to make and you can choose the colors you like. I love designing with fall colors, so I chose a selection of those. They'll add bright color to your morning cup of coffee.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ2TCy9bkJOFdFkWfNeASLSNLVjwKz62rn-t4xQOBA04kNCGHnvIOZaN5Rx_2xwCAKd21wii9g7Ieffa2ZDxuyuSl0v4sP0B-F6ioImcMVyY_fkAfPVSjD-iLsz74fL_S2_mg5ak-hi95E0wUFCz7WDuq1DAvBSOx12j-9da2bDRHQycz7MsEedq2mNHiF/s4000/IMG_20230925_112831979_HDR.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ2TCy9bkJOFdFkWfNeASLSNLVjwKz62rn-t4xQOBA04kNCGHnvIOZaN5Rx_2xwCAKd21wii9g7Ieffa2ZDxuyuSl0v4sP0B-F6ioImcMVyY_fkAfPVSjD-iLsz74fL_S2_mg5ak-hi95E0wUFCz7WDuq1DAvBSOx12j-9da2bDRHQycz7MsEedq2mNHiF/w480-h640/IMG_20230925_112831979_HDR.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Woven Ribbon Coasters</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: left;">For this coaster I used the burlap ribbon as a base and wove the colored grosgrain ribbon through the burlap ribbon. </p><p style="text-align: left;">To create the base, I laid five 5" pieces of burlap ribbon next to each other. To hold these in place while weaving, I cut two strips of adhesive-backed felt and laid them across the ends of the burlap ribbons.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj11Pl-GZuHsai2Cb0WgdrA0TW-PsRaQVt6bSLxeWAvt3QSyxW_qrfD68ciQKNuDUz77JffvCW-KmCgX4Nnp2zcELG2pnoISGtVQqr_0L2nkoqR4ZkbVKAcyvA1mtkPfgV15kf5hzRgevCnQ9Xta1Vxc2O6kiqPh3S79Hsvxf5DMW2vzB9r5SekqoCqPdYU/s4000/IMG_20230925_113039628_HDR.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="365" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj11Pl-GZuHsai2Cb0WgdrA0TW-PsRaQVt6bSLxeWAvt3QSyxW_qrfD68ciQKNuDUz77JffvCW-KmCgX4Nnp2zcELG2pnoISGtVQqr_0L2nkoqR4ZkbVKAcyvA1mtkPfgV15kf5hzRgevCnQ9Xta1Vxc2O6kiqPh3S79Hsvxf5DMW2vzB9r5SekqoCqPdYU/w274-h365/IMG_20230925_113039628_HDR.jpg" width="274" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: left;">Lengths of grosgrain ribbon were woven through the burlap base ribbons. Go around the coaster and lift and glue all the free ends of ribbon, front and back. Then you can remove the sticky felt. You can also back the coaster with felt.</p><p style="text-align: left;">You can also use masking tape to hold the base ribbons in place. In the photo below, the tops of the base ribbons are taped down making it easier to lift and weave.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-NwpmkaiHAk-ipHtJE1Qor3RZug1Q9CjKOUW9veHU4s64iMM5SWNokURVh8HiZLUkwkB8y0foemlvfIsiBQQktxZp1q3ktBLlTlEB2tKQbREM00uGqUmDm7TYukN-jb3jU6t1wWKEAQuyV1pxe6x2qUe0Xbp4Y076tmFmbiDRdDmvgLRlEHVK3RV19miU/s4000/IMG_20230922_100417670_HDR.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-NwpmkaiHAk-ipHtJE1Qor3RZug1Q9CjKOUW9veHU4s64iMM5SWNokURVh8HiZLUkwkB8y0foemlvfIsiBQQktxZp1q3ktBLlTlEB2tKQbREM00uGqUmDm7TYukN-jb3jU6t1wWKEAQuyV1pxe6x2qUe0Xbp4Y076tmFmbiDRdDmvgLRlEHVK3RV19miU/w300-h400/IMG_20230922_100417670_HDR.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;">Trim the ends as you like. I left mine long, but you could also trim them close to the burlap ribbon. To make the fringe on the burlap ribbon, clip with scissors and pull out some strands.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Here's another version of the coaster:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjom2tUgkb274CTv3OpBnmd96I_a3p2uhmO4GZYbodZN7odmB4Q15pkJk7Yu3lpCQ4Hf-txPELGLTu-octaFLN5UQyAaeOVH1QH-ChZu8iLrwNJLQv3gpcWxDogCUKurtz2tFJ6HDD1HKlR8-D06oTQRjivCs_WcaS8VI1G5dOmEct3FuURbscvoil4SG4x/s4000/IMG_20230925_094448881_HDR.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjom2tUgkb274CTv3OpBnmd96I_a3p2uhmO4GZYbodZN7odmB4Q15pkJk7Yu3lpCQ4Hf-txPELGLTu-octaFLN5UQyAaeOVH1QH-ChZu8iLrwNJLQv3gpcWxDogCUKurtz2tFJ6HDD1HKlR8-D06oTQRjivCs_WcaS8VI1G5dOmEct3FuURbscvoil4SG4x/w480-h640/IMG_20230925_094448881_HDR.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;">I like this one for all the bright fall colors, but one problem is noticeable if you look closely. On this one, the glue I used was too liquid and I used too much which caused it to bleed through the ribbon. So, a note on the glue you use - use a heavy tacky glue and don't use too much to avoid this problem. You can also use glue dots or small squares of double-sided tape.</p><p style="text-align: left;">On this coaster, I cut the ends closer and straight across. Add a no-fray liquid to the ends of the ribbon if you wish. </p><p style="text-align: left;">And, here's one last version. It's a little smaller and the ends are trimmed diagonally at different lengths.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOVXBHFA3PsyUY89SVEXf4SJy73hf9hQT5cOhHHB6XRSEj_c8fiSj2LR9ymD1Wf7JlvodGe6Jw0-FbT6sh3qFZ3hNOKRKWvK22lLoa8UVHjfS0TkVnDhe4hAWH_cay9LOAed5yfbw1YtjZSslkT17PvTTlBfxJaSZIkb3iml9o9GdnEySP9w67wmL5CmnA/s4000/IMG_20230925_093706866_HDR.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOVXBHFA3PsyUY89SVEXf4SJy73hf9hQT5cOhHHB6XRSEj_c8fiSj2LR9ymD1Wf7JlvodGe6Jw0-FbT6sh3qFZ3hNOKRKWvK22lLoa8UVHjfS0TkVnDhe4hAWH_cay9LOAed5yfbw1YtjZSslkT17PvTTlBfxJaSZIkb3iml9o9GdnEySP9w67wmL5CmnA/w480-h640/IMG_20230925_093706866_HDR.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;">Find these great ribbons at <a href="http://Walmart.com">Walmart.com</a>. <a href="http://Joann.com">Joann.com</a> or <a href="http://Michaels.com">Michaels.com</a>. Here are some links to get you started.</p><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Plaid-Burlap-Bows-and-Ribbon-4-Pack-4-x-3-Bows-3-Yards-Natural-Brown-by-Gwen-Studios/804492946">Burlap ribbon</a></p><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.joann.com/gwen-studios-5%2F8in-grosgrain-ribbon-100-yards/19332725.html">5/8" grosgrain</a></p><p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.michaels.com/product/gwen-studios-38-x-3yd-brights-grosgrain-ribbon-pack-12ct-D544209S">3/8" grosgrain</a></p><p style="text-align: left;">For more fall ribbon fun, head to the <a href="http://designercraftsconnection.blogspot.com">Designer Crafts Connection blog</a>. Have fun creating with Gwen Studios ribbon!</p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">(As a member of the Gwen Studios design team, I receive samples of their fine ribbon for use in my designs. I find it to be of excellent quality.)</p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p>Terry Ricioli Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09310873131363287201noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801844308131944382.post-49155260804192988822023-08-24T12:18:00.001-07:002023-09-25T13:55:18.974-07:00Scarecrow Shelf Sitter<p> Hi Crafty Friends!</p><p>I love fall and I love to create items to decorate my house for the season. This month I created a little scarecrow shelf sitter. This easy scarecrow can sit among the pumpkins and other fall decorations. He's easy enough for any age to make with adult supervision on the glue gun.</p><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWKnL9Der_REBko1CXObh7uuvAM7gGYvR759Rpn1wUSuDmI1dQaLIDRgFcYA5gtMazVTJ6HYW4uKQWk2-3wEhWt6vaBJzvJzPR-LjPSUOEsnz-o2d_qhzJqklqEIhZZaI0L01EzOPsfBn8h9o8qSq9DTLdwPXaV4PBzUD3I70zVw_xv__xpdoFJfFtUK0b/s4000/IMG_20230823_114219155_HDR.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWKnL9Der_REBko1CXObh7uuvAM7gGYvR759Rpn1wUSuDmI1dQaLIDRgFcYA5gtMazVTJ6HYW4uKQWk2-3wEhWt6vaBJzvJzPR-LjPSUOEsnz-o2d_qhzJqklqEIhZZaI0L01EzOPsfBn8h9o8qSq9DTLdwPXaV4PBzUD3I70zVw_xv__xpdoFJfFtUK0b/w640-h480/IMG_20230823_114219155_HDR.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Scarecrow Shelf Sitter</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><div>This scarecrow uses a plaid burlap ribbon from Gwen Studios, which is perfect for fall designs.<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiu7agat_izcxSWXuPlh0UafRA6FBYz9tiDUeJ7WFoDxTcHR0Anze6k-7dUjed5mP2WHih_JwnvFa9iCNNVU1PdJRqV_uK4W_unxSaTNkSWrRX3f4VyYbfihUKd_zZRewkn_gdsqD8BABTyvJ1G-o9UkdUUzfS5AsFSd4GFIbMdVELIyXQQLKA_qMcHXTWb" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="201" data-original-width="193" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiu7agat_izcxSWXuPlh0UafRA6FBYz9tiDUeJ7WFoDxTcHR0Anze6k-7dUjed5mP2WHih_JwnvFa9iCNNVU1PdJRqV_uK4W_unxSaTNkSWrRX3f4VyYbfihUKd_zZRewkn_gdsqD8BABTyvJ1G-o9UkdUUzfS5AsFSd4GFIbMdVELIyXQQLKA_qMcHXTWb" width="230" /></a></div><br /><br /><p>Here are the materials I used:</p><p>3" terra cotta pot</p><p>1 3/4" wood ball knob (this has a flat side)</p><p><a href="http://gwenstudios.com">Gwen Studios</a> 1" burlap ribbon</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhc5MvTT8ldPkN4Or8dRvuYH9kIkZ7SHOkasLD_FWjagGOAFVTmkzFKV9wUzoIW2ltKTMhpDnZfR6tCmymOFdmzZ-PhCScUMY5mk_r8RZXxcUqGr3hr70wg2Cve2wsZEa6TFwEaZfEExxQ9aqn8CI4Tr1f2_EZf4cYCQAkmtiiHB9htR9ZSLXPO8hVjD5Dw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="612" data-original-width="612" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhc5MvTT8ldPkN4Or8dRvuYH9kIkZ7SHOkasLD_FWjagGOAFVTmkzFKV9wUzoIW2ltKTMhpDnZfR6tCmymOFdmzZ-PhCScUMY5mk_r8RZXxcUqGr3hr70wg2Cve2wsZEa6TFwEaZfEExxQ9aqn8CI4Tr1f2_EZf4cYCQAkmtiiHB9htR9ZSLXPO8hVjD5Dw=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div>4" circle of burlap for the hat<p></p><p>Twine</p><p>Sewing needle and tan thread</p><p>Hot glue, white glue</p><p>Wiggle eyes</p><p>Acrylic paint for the pot and features (or permanent pens for face), paintbrush</p><p>Craft wire (optional)</p><p><br /></p><p>Instructions:</p><p>Paint the pot and let dry. </p><p>Cut lengths of ribbon for legs and arms (4 - 6" pieces and 4 - 3" pieces). Cut twine to be glued between the ribbon lengths (12 - 7" pieces for the legs and 12 - 4" pieces for the arms.)</p><p>Lay 6 pieces of twine on a ribbon and glue the other ribbon on top sandwiching the twine between the ribbons. If desired, add a matching length of craft wire for more poseability.</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIrQ5B8TEgNs-bV1GjicoVyp60Mc4vn3pObLtr7Qr3sKwaGT7RumkjoynkyU64Rfn0h7a5v2F8YH0095L1MTGmDwPhkaC5Mu4Wl97R_4Q8Rydp6VJrPHu6LymjwGGlhtgT4Wh4pgOyxJMTwl3xXtFNpcUcdTExOqiFwBVmhbrBT3MqNYEBk17QVp1U-N4N/s4000/IMG_20230821_103419552_HDR.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIrQ5B8TEgNs-bV1GjicoVyp60Mc4vn3pObLtr7Qr3sKwaGT7RumkjoynkyU64Rfn0h7a5v2F8YH0095L1MTGmDwPhkaC5Mu4Wl97R_4Q8Rydp6VJrPHu6LymjwGGlhtgT4Wh4pgOyxJMTwl3xXtFNpcUcdTExOqiFwBVmhbrBT3MqNYEBk17QVp1U-N4N/s320/IMG_20230821_103419552_HDR.jpg" width="240" /></a><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Glue a length of ribbon around the lip of the pot. Pull up the top wire of the ribbon to gather and fit the lip and glue. Glue a patch to the front.</p><p>For the head, glue wiggle eyes in the center of the ball. Glue short pieces of twine on for the hair. Trim and fringe hair. Add more features with pens or paint.</p><p>For the hat, loosely sew a 1 12" circle with the tan thread in the center of the burlap circle. Pull up the ends of the thread to create a crown for the hat. Tie off and trim. Glue a patch to the brim of the hat.</p><p>Hot glue the head to the bottom of the pot. Hot glue the arm edge next to the head. Hot glue the legs inside the pot.</p><p>Here's the scarecrow with the arms and legs, hair and hat.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMdDctD35Z9uYrTargAi4Vve9yH__OEnDjNFrRQRPi-2Bp0KlluEHLUXItK0jNzC2uNnzRr828AzMCKcPQ5oCvV3hlJHCEkqRc2gjwh8mB_244go-cuvw0UdAB0ZRUvn1V5i_YI9jgw7xQZxR45oE3-GUtlZtrMHJSdr0vJkOHZ2yg37qpngzrII9g-AA9/s4000/IMG_20230822_120815847_HDR.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMdDctD35Z9uYrTargAi4Vve9yH__OEnDjNFrRQRPi-2Bp0KlluEHLUXItK0jNzC2uNnzRr828AzMCKcPQ5oCvV3hlJHCEkqRc2gjwh8mB_244go-cuvw0UdAB0ZRUvn1V5i_YI9jgw7xQZxR45oE3-GUtlZtrMHJSdr0vJkOHZ2yg37qpngzrII9g-AA9/w300-h400/IMG_20230822_120815847_HDR.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p>Cut small lengths of twine and fray one end. Glue the unfrayed ends under the head.</p><p><br /></p><p>The burlap ribbon comes in several colors. Here is a link:</p><p><a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Plaid-Burlap-Bows-and-Ribbon-2-Pack-4-x-3-Bows-6-Yards-Natural-Brown-by-Gwen-Studios/735684437?variantFieldId=actual_color">Burlap ribbon from WalMart</a></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsNiGQXTL8214CUTfLce6yQKrhUavo5oWR3i5Km3oq5JLXYQdWydCw6W8C-23PqL95VbiWwHeq30fab-4ORecIAvb-hTLTMQkyNdfwUAkXggAeIs7Qgw9qRgwQFYybRHwBgni3vCIhEP2OHWml4EG67kDqUCBCUXhx-PnxCDK9txxwW4z6xL93gH2O6BUc/s4000/IMG_20230823_114838260_HDR.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsNiGQXTL8214CUTfLce6yQKrhUavo5oWR3i5Km3oq5JLXYQdWydCw6W8C-23PqL95VbiWwHeq30fab-4ORecIAvb-hTLTMQkyNdfwUAkXggAeIs7Qgw9qRgwQFYybRHwBgni3vCIhEP2OHWml4EG67kDqUCBCUXhx-PnxCDK9txxwW4z6xL93gH2O6BUc/w480-h640/IMG_20230823_114838260_HDR.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />For more fall designs with Gwen Studios ribbon, head over to the <a href="http://designercraftsconnection.blogspot.com">Designer Crafts Connection</a> site.<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiXbJZSJyqTiPqDloCLw8llfz15OrOqGjUI_1gTJ4IemfR1t6SC2g4W9a9ZkoRX9toV_oUeWGLx6JQNPGcuVvkmH18la5bPztvAtStpfMpp65vFtYmiRA1L8txa1rYAHdf1-6aOPjFYG4prRFrgWCo_09yvif8QFNdwUVSNaiHFO4v174gOyclIcqpY4L7L" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1200" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiXbJZSJyqTiPqDloCLw8llfz15OrOqGjUI_1gTJ4IemfR1t6SC2g4W9a9ZkoRX9toV_oUeWGLx6JQNPGcuVvkmH18la5bPztvAtStpfMpp65vFtYmiRA1L8txa1rYAHdf1-6aOPjFYG4prRFrgWCo_09yvif8QFNdwUVSNaiHFO4v174gOyclIcqpY4L7L" width="320" /></a></div><br />Disclaimer: I am on the Gwen Studios design team and receive their beautiful ribbons for use in my design work.</div></div></div>Terry Ricioli Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09310873131363287201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801844308131944382.post-33274372060429538502023-08-16T09:33:00.001-07:002023-08-16T09:33:14.564-07:00Fall Designs in Plastic Canvas<p> Hi folks!</p><p>Fall is one of my favorite times of year and I love to design in fall colors. Here are a couple of fall and harvest designs that I created for <a href="http://herrschners.com">Herrschners</a>.</p><p>This is another porch board:</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSy4ZF5Frl8_kRJ2D5ChpbdRykOq7ebkBI9Ga1kGgM_BiRDDW8b0B1Sx5Ue7ZuQ9r_rXfyAGWdpWYten5VtROMRStY0sc4I6wf2pZg8pSRx00dQkp91KDzFmz6S65cIMqVv0ff9vfJFtDkkoprjL8fph40a9HbgLZwu_jws9NzDlc01bXN57hTg7Nr4csy/s1280/Happy%20Fall%20Porch%20Board.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSy4ZF5Frl8_kRJ2D5ChpbdRykOq7ebkBI9Ga1kGgM_BiRDDW8b0B1Sx5Ue7ZuQ9r_rXfyAGWdpWYten5VtROMRStY0sc4I6wf2pZg8pSRx00dQkp91KDzFmz6S65cIMqVv0ff9vfJFtDkkoprjL8fph40a9HbgLZwu_jws9NzDlc01bXN57hTg7Nr4csy/w640-h640/Happy%20Fall%20Porch%20Board.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Happy Fall Porch Board</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>And, here is a view through a window of an apple orchard and an old red pickup:</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbmMfaANcjx3KNS58VEcUmOfP92hMTy72iNwHFAfhiWr6qXT7dAnDotbmCt33p9tEbdNO1PXDl-xp7iq-CP0MvxNfWxKTYBGdXqdXMdgjVbFrLirWAbRuN2naAvPpSy7k4alEUlvqmmiaZa5eqS5DD-h7j4W_KghLH4ZXsJBIZyTZr56VKEZQlWRQfbmt-/s1280/Apple%20Harvest%20Wall%20Hanging.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbmMfaANcjx3KNS58VEcUmOfP92hMTy72iNwHFAfhiWr6qXT7dAnDotbmCt33p9tEbdNO1PXDl-xp7iq-CP0MvxNfWxKTYBGdXqdXMdgjVbFrLirWAbRuN2naAvPpSy7k4alEUlvqmmiaZa5eqS5DD-h7j4W_KghLH4ZXsJBIZyTZr56VKEZQlWRQfbmt-/w640-h640/Apple%20Harvest%20Wall%20Hanging.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Apple Harvest Wall Hanging</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>You can find these kits now on the Herrschners website under <a href="https://www.herrschners.com/herrschners/needlework/plastic-canvas/kits/?sort=newest&page=1">plastic canvas</a>.</p>Terry Ricioli Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09310873131363287201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801844308131944382.post-18069758227338920452023-08-04T12:16:00.000-07:002023-08-04T12:16:57.189-07:00Back to School Wreath<p> Welcome!</p><p>For the Back to School theme for <a href="http://gwenstudios.com">Gwen Studios</a>, I've chosen to make a wreath. They make great gifts and I'm sure the kids would have fun creating a special one for their teacher.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXJZKWu2_MNg2ih-jv9D47Jr244vWa41Zka9gxFzV2yNZtqJ99tiaEDUGsjQruiM21EFTGfW4GI4hfl9wNvuOMnwQaAki_JyG5y-y5csR2JhNTFGSMsWccYy0MUxrcaPZpr_DkpOaZ2tJlhfPUmfucgGeREH6UIxvfNvWLJNlOsFa5_mmXfThiJkdDMRQ-/s2951/IMG_20230804_112541321_HDR~2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2951" data-original-width="2890" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXJZKWu2_MNg2ih-jv9D47Jr244vWa41Zka9gxFzV2yNZtqJ99tiaEDUGsjQruiM21EFTGfW4GI4hfl9wNvuOMnwQaAki_JyG5y-y5csR2JhNTFGSMsWccYy0MUxrcaPZpr_DkpOaZ2tJlhfPUmfucgGeREH6UIxvfNvWLJNlOsFa5_mmXfThiJkdDMRQ-/w626-h640/IMG_20230804_112541321_HDR~2.jpg" width="626" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I chose a black canvas from a dollar store for my background and some wood letters to spell "Back to School". You could spell the teacher's name or welcome also.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTZWIJUO2gvr52niO-VCSLF2QJ6FaLApZ00hqPy2OhcIBFYC8TjwulNXdghS5aqZqpHk40w-i08PINvFVR_5OaDxNfM9f6lytOOu5bwLBND_WiCqmAwAspu73hyHRCNFCsh0u8mjnCWFpZAUDFTvrO-M2OW8zVdBoc3atspQL1bkuBJZlcfndWPAI9d8RO/s2929/20230713_091113.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2929" data-original-width="2833" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTZWIJUO2gvr52niO-VCSLF2QJ6FaLApZ00hqPy2OhcIBFYC8TjwulNXdghS5aqZqpHk40w-i08PINvFVR_5OaDxNfM9f6lytOOu5bwLBND_WiCqmAwAspu73hyHRCNFCsh0u8mjnCWFpZAUDFTvrO-M2OW8zVdBoc3atspQL1bkuBJZlcfndWPAI9d8RO/w388-h400/20230713_091113.jpg" width="388" /></a></div><br /><p>I painted the letters with rainbow colors. The number of letters for Back to School worked perfectly. You could also paint them white.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKsphoHbmppwgCtffsHkZPC_79gTx2ra9VGeRwtmI12ugLx8mYejceRzlHZij5YR36pPgQDmI4zgM_Kdageu-A7DoxGmXX8s0cQe3drDhL-qBEqPAP2uzQXgaUiagcJ6pV4m-G2w1PBLqEhDnDlxs03uyrmfCrv_Ey0xYB-x-rFHoh99K18u9htvMajgH0/s3000/20230714_095448.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2957" data-original-width="3000" height="394" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKsphoHbmppwgCtffsHkZPC_79gTx2ra9VGeRwtmI12ugLx8mYejceRzlHZij5YR36pPgQDmI4zgM_Kdageu-A7DoxGmXX8s0cQe3drDhL-qBEqPAP2uzQXgaUiagcJ6pV4m-G2w1PBLqEhDnDlxs03uyrmfCrv_Ey0xYB-x-rFHoh99K18u9htvMajgH0/w400-h394/20230714_095448.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>I glued lengths of paint sticks around the edges of the canvas to make it look like a blackboard. <div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1UvKdpKASiHBEqB-fdwg1lMdSuwH6B607ybYqMabU4D-CAwfniVwqXYHPrXp0Q1XmMxDjgQipiI6YsFMTQAZpInxfEJ-pW8RBhooqAsdX14dXmh4uxigNoxU0kjM336J20RBoJ7KrgyNNwPZcK9_4809k9bjVIKh_ASIi2LBazGy56NwX9x04ibhH2dNG/s2780/IMG_20230804_101451105_HDR~2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2345" data-original-width="2780" height="338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1UvKdpKASiHBEqB-fdwg1lMdSuwH6B607ybYqMabU4D-CAwfniVwqXYHPrXp0Q1XmMxDjgQipiI6YsFMTQAZpInxfEJ-pW8RBhooqAsdX14dXmh4uxigNoxU0kjM336J20RBoJ7KrgyNNwPZcK9_4809k9bjVIKh_ASIi2LBazGy56NwX9x04ibhH2dNG/w400-h338/IMG_20230804_101451105_HDR~2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><div><br /></div><div>A wire wreath form from the dollar store and Decorative Mesh from <a href="http://joann.com">Joann's</a> will form the base wreath.</div><div><p>I made deco mesh bows from 12" lengths of mesh by overlapping the ends, scrunching up the mesh across the overlap and tying them with black craft wire. Since I'd never worked with deco mesh, I watched a video to learn the technique.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj00FAsKJEVpD-4GwgRSdQuF_zD_iumFQT6gERw--9OFmFi4JK_33H8LV3to2fADno981rxwcdj3UzCahdx9ebDkFkOegUpuZa8_m1QCReQJN4cRfEcA75PETl9jhOogdykkOIY6M2H81_RKCEb5DTEcx2dpYtb-o02PrO7W9XQa9Qf7MA77n9haMm5qaUg/s3346/IMG_20230802_155616578_HDR~2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="3346" height="359" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj00FAsKJEVpD-4GwgRSdQuF_zD_iumFQT6gERw--9OFmFi4JK_33H8LV3to2fADno981rxwcdj3UzCahdx9ebDkFkOegUpuZa8_m1QCReQJN4cRfEcA75PETl9jhOogdykkOIY6M2H81_RKCEb5DTEcx2dpYtb-o02PrO7W9XQa9Qf7MA77n9haMm5qaUg/w400-h359/IMG_20230802_155616578_HDR~2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>I used one roll of deco mesh, which was 30 feet, and 10 more sections from the next roll. Of course, you can add more bows to make a fuller wreath.</p><p>Then, I took 6-8" lengths of assorted Gwen Studios and made sprays to go in between the deco mesh.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpucPEyl2LxIaS5vYZIyk9m2CbI3Af6pd4u3G2lwcBQBgfjZUysUFodMMtkop0bo67dXaa2c4azaZZKt9JtUeY9xr_q_5ZScy188AvDeuAXxPqzy-BGTHav1SklcObPY7J-h4JW_nToioI_Z7jpSbpjlg3GEiODri8c4i5Wjf2dAK5mztpAhW3ZeAjFtXr/s4000/IMG_20230803_085456884_HDR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpucPEyl2LxIaS5vYZIyk9m2CbI3Af6pd4u3G2lwcBQBgfjZUysUFodMMtkop0bo67dXaa2c4azaZZKt9JtUeY9xr_q_5ZScy188AvDeuAXxPqzy-BGTHav1SklcObPY7J-h4JW_nToioI_Z7jpSbpjlg3GEiODri8c4i5Wjf2dAK5mztpAhW3ZeAjFtXr/s320/IMG_20230803_085456884_HDR.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic9fppACKQ50Ub_3PepW1Rfro9vfOUMJlJkwiFBFBnbFsF5NUWB9J2FvkGFgk-on_ELI0mT0tXc-aEgyAYrBC0lHTDijdp3xzC0-ILC2vD7-2wTbXUaY24astpICIFBFN5vEUMjnlmOpbqfq5KbjKuz4cptkE7kXD3X8aY1PhDsCo9w4KuK8rwHjGrtjjj/s4000/IMG_20230803_085636248_HDR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic9fppACKQ50Ub_3PepW1Rfro9vfOUMJlJkwiFBFBnbFsF5NUWB9J2FvkGFgk-on_ELI0mT0tXc-aEgyAYrBC0lHTDijdp3xzC0-ILC2vD7-2wTbXUaY24astpICIFBFN5vEUMjnlmOpbqfq5KbjKuz4cptkE7kXD3X8aY1PhDsCo9w4KuK8rwHjGrtjjj/s320/IMG_20230803_085636248_HDR.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>I tied these into the wreath in between the deco mesh bows.</div><div><br /></div><div>To attach the canvas to the wreath, I glued wire to the back and tied it into the wreath frame. This will make it usable for another event like a birthday party. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJHAvTjJVkdrvp_R1s6WLbF2RO7AG2Cvaj-n_pFZWHLoxbWiS-MqpWv9Wfz6xE2Vji9_lfSGY8jrwZPTKz8LqBMy7F9n4tt0PTvWPVjIzilaYiwq1HXEqaGNi8l-kZfXx8rVcOru9-vrhRHBZj6J7yf9lgnnpAMTZ3WROpTI_VFbCYU592g-viYbUqQ6Vn" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="201" data-original-width="193" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhJHAvTjJVkdrvp_R1s6WLbF2RO7AG2Cvaj-n_pFZWHLoxbWiS-MqpWv9Wfz6xE2Vji9_lfSGY8jrwZPTKz8LqBMy7F9n4tt0PTvWPVjIzilaYiwq1HXEqaGNi8l-kZfXx8rVcOru9-vrhRHBZj6J7yf9lgnnpAMTZ3WROpTI_VFbCYU592g-viYbUqQ6Vn" width="230" /></a></div><br />To find all the colorful Gwen Studios ribbon to make your own wreath, try these sources. I've listed a representative link for all the ribbons I used, but each source has these types of ribbon.</div><div><br /></div><div>Michaels</div><div><a href="https://www.michaels.com/product/gwen-studios-cupcakes-printed-ribbon-pack-D588743S">Sweet Shop ribbon</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Joann.com</div><div><a href="https://www.joann.com/gwen-studios-3%2F8in-x-48yd-assorted-bright-grosgrain-ribbon-24ct/19741099.html">Print and solid 3/8" grosgrain</a></div><div><br /></div><div>WalMart.com</div><div><a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/GWEN-STUDIOS-Christmas-Red-Polyester-Double-Face-Satin-Ribbon-150-x-2-5/649848454?from=/search">Wide Satin Ribbon</a></div><div><br /></div><div>And, you can also search Amazon for Gwen Studios ribbon. </div><div><br /></div><div>For more ribbon ideas for Back to School, check out the <a href="http://designercraftsconnection.blogspot.com">Designer Crafts Connection</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiGBFlQj0UwqvK2KhcIZIhSC0ULLaMyAmKksiCsySkdu2BKpPjFzDZMX3uYU95ngVxozbFYVwQs72ndC4jLVhFVgZRJxzvrcCISL0QEjNio8CS80RuYs-YuseSrnBX-dhRnKbL9rKfus_HX-5PEfpFUHo-oQn9VFVLnbU4_N1Boa5kr9mVGqh4rxhgE_E43" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1200" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiGBFlQj0UwqvK2KhcIZIhSC0ULLaMyAmKksiCsySkdu2BKpPjFzDZMX3uYU95ngVxozbFYVwQs72ndC4jLVhFVgZRJxzvrcCISL0QEjNio8CS80RuYs-YuseSrnBX-dhRnKbL9rKfus_HX-5PEfpFUHo-oQn9VFVLnbU4_N1Boa5kr9mVGqh4rxhgE_E43" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://Designercraftsconnection.blogspot.com">Designer Crafts Connection</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /></p><p><br /></p><br /><p></p><p><br /></p></div></div></div>Terry Ricioli Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09310873131363287201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801844308131944382.post-62494590491595735662023-06-19T13:10:00.001-07:002023-06-19T13:12:47.979-07:00New Plastic Canvas Designs<p> Hi everyone!</p><p>Some new designs of mine have popped up on the <a href="http://herrschners.com">Herrschners</a> website.</p><p>Porch boards are a very popular home decor item and I did a couple in plastic canvas. It's a pretty large project so if you start now, it will be ready for Christmas!</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiia0WIzktrCeMZHk_NWVcoC4OafcwS_evKUnZuC_iydAX08LkCTGGxYfjy0wtk4VvuRrlb5auUJpWCJSd97xGjbTM3WVXzXkzH1eS5bUq4IBuf9Gmy679hrKOSToF0oeRCMmE_X4ukKmrajUhoJzzk2abe7V0LTC2PUlEonOy_KX1RZnhB9kJjCFUafNhQ/s1280/Christmas%20Greetings%20Porch%20Board.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiia0WIzktrCeMZHk_NWVcoC4OafcwS_evKUnZuC_iydAX08LkCTGGxYfjy0wtk4VvuRrlb5auUJpWCJSd97xGjbTM3WVXzXkzH1eS5bUq4IBuf9Gmy679hrKOSToF0oeRCMmE_X4ukKmrajUhoJzzk2abe7V0LTC2PUlEonOy_KX1RZnhB9kJjCFUafNhQ/w640-h640/Christmas%20Greetings%20Porch%20Board.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Christmas Greetings Porch Board</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>Next up is another set of door hangers. These are fun and designed for kids' rooms.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizGzpmF3JSRJgXB43HrUJ9Dz5how17uR-47SW7RVHSr-shw3OYNk03Cy-sESlKphHqO1xK95_jpU7vjIWiC-e5LVrobYEhPGTjPkBE5QmJvOUvsu5Dvw8TA_5J67SMQ1AcE_b2MqpgjtIwgl7RsrirjtSHw6DVO8CUgvE8QdQuA6qxa4ZYcboBArL_ygNz/s1280/Welcome%20to%20My%20Room%20Door%20Hangers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizGzpmF3JSRJgXB43HrUJ9Dz5how17uR-47SW7RVHSr-shw3OYNk03Cy-sESlKphHqO1xK95_jpU7vjIWiC-e5LVrobYEhPGTjPkBE5QmJvOUvsu5Dvw8TA_5J67SMQ1AcE_b2MqpgjtIwgl7RsrirjtSHw6DVO8CUgvE8QdQuA6qxa4ZYcboBArL_ygNz/w640-h640/Welcome%20to%20My%20Room%20Door%20Hangers.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Welcome to My Room Door Hangers</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>And, here's a tissue cover and set of coasters:</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN1dEK2Qg4OlUB-EGfddzsOd3a-kFJbmp-x4RAdVOx8bIl-h9G7cm4LbDRpphD-RSrpF7t5vutSB2dvhehZrLdk_j9JSD-A4HWem77Wjh6kq0Zjia5dbfT4RbcfiJi7soO9nzb3MMB1kzXsf_kgxF5H9S6ecHV_4OJRA7_zrpVXPOav6yrg_Jw7aNuAmYC/s1280/Beautiful%20Swan%20Set.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN1dEK2Qg4OlUB-EGfddzsOd3a-kFJbmp-x4RAdVOx8bIl-h9G7cm4LbDRpphD-RSrpF7t5vutSB2dvhehZrLdk_j9JSD-A4HWem77Wjh6kq0Zjia5dbfT4RbcfiJi7soO9nzb3MMB1kzXsf_kgxF5H9S6ecHV_4OJRA7_zrpVXPOav6yrg_Jw7aNuAmYC/w640-h640/Beautiful%20Swan%20Set.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beautiful Swan Set</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Herrschners has also brought back and old design of mine. It's great to see because I have had people ask me about finding the design. </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy4eBAuQTU1ZhgXjOaa64pwjUGEpcjGFEYCoiQwfJACkthyYdyqK89xA42fJDaMQdlZh7PpnIE00N-CnIeI_jZfZFKBxoNQK26akpxDzyyErvzVIEQw4g0y0Di0swrRAb7SZI4unJpvrOTT9ceOAaJopVtKLK1zuNjUnswlyX3EabdcGDfuWLL3tjGbsnu/s1280/Barnyard%20Tissue%20Box%20and%20Coasters.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy4eBAuQTU1ZhgXjOaa64pwjUGEpcjGFEYCoiQwfJACkthyYdyqK89xA42fJDaMQdlZh7PpnIE00N-CnIeI_jZfZFKBxoNQK26akpxDzyyErvzVIEQw4g0y0Di0swrRAb7SZI4unJpvrOTT9ceOAaJopVtKLK1zuNjUnswlyX3EabdcGDfuWLL3tjGbsnu/w640-h640/Barnyard%20Tissue%20Box%20and%20Coasters.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Barnyard Tissue Cover and Coasters</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>It's been a busy design year and there's more to come! I hope you look for these designs on the Herrshners website under plastic canvas. Happy Stitching!<br /><p><br /></p></div>Terry Ricioli Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09310873131363287201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801844308131944382.post-13460140712702186762023-05-24T11:32:00.000-07:002023-05-24T11:32:16.697-07:00USA Plant Pokes<p>The Fourth of July will be here before you know it and these hearts are just the thing for a quick an easy decoration. You can glue the hearts to bamboo skewers like I did here and add them to a flower arrangement or potted plant. Or, glue them to a headband or barrette. Use smaller hearts and letters and add a pin back to wear them on your lapel. With so many beautiful ribbons from Gwen Studios, you have a lot of options.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUMYSm7PkQQI3C0idoBBnTWcd097MtWTyUpDQONli7Cf1MXs5VKnlKCLe0WFcOXs1Sk2-wnTeO7TJORdGaAAcpOVAIntW_R3EObC8lTJlnZtXhnHeq2DZGsULyWBRNpDNylKY-LmXKboEWmDKuFD6gwQmvCatPLsyDNEQn_jLizeR4QOcQpezVdY4ydQ/s3144/20230524_092516.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3144" data-original-width="2799" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUMYSm7PkQQI3C0idoBBnTWcd097MtWTyUpDQONli7Cf1MXs5VKnlKCLe0WFcOXs1Sk2-wnTeO7TJORdGaAAcpOVAIntW_R3EObC8lTJlnZtXhnHeq2DZGsULyWBRNpDNylKY-LmXKboEWmDKuFD6gwQmvCatPLsyDNEQn_jLizeR4QOcQpezVdY4ydQ/w570-h640/20230524_092516.jpg" width="570" /></a></div><p><br /></p>For this quick and easy project, you only need a few items:<p></p><p>Ribbons from <a href="http://gwenstudios.com">Gwen Studios</a> available at Walmart, Joann's and Michaels (<a href="https://www.michaels.com/product/gwen-studios-macarons-printed-ribbon-pack-D588753S">macarons pack</a>)</p><p>(<a href="https://www.michaels.com/product/gwen-studios-cupcakes-printed-ribbon-pack-D588745S">cupcakes pack)</a> (<a href="https://www.michaels.com/product/gwen-studios-58-white-red-stripe-grosgrain-ribbon-D582246S">red and white grosgrain</a>)</p><p>Iron-on letters</p><p>Felt</p><p>Glue: hot glue and gun or tacky glue</p><p>Scissors</p><p>Bamboo skewers, pin back, barrette or headband</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_T1eQN1UObcGMaHSxm3Cu3F3-wo5NKBr2trkyq_TTHTKTGJw2oJevw5sLmM_7Urdx83LtgQqJrvbiAWls0iANuV633BjMjtWH8f_DdVZ-guJBJ_ApR05juKPS-w_OPnX0bFkMChlmS3YQkSTMlHuU2g7hMqREcFQ77KmHA0YQEMpFOUUtX8RSoUsfTQ/s3000/20230521_135554.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2790" data-original-width="3000" height="373" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_T1eQN1UObcGMaHSxm3Cu3F3-wo5NKBr2trkyq_TTHTKTGJw2oJevw5sLmM_7Urdx83LtgQqJrvbiAWls0iANuV633BjMjtWH8f_DdVZ-guJBJ_ApR05juKPS-w_OPnX0bFkMChlmS3YQkSTMlHuU2g7hMqREcFQ77KmHA0YQEMpFOUUtX8RSoUsfTQ/w400-h373/20230521_135554.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>To create these hearts, hand cut or die cut a heart from stiff or regular felt. Apply the letters by ironing them on or gluing them on with tacky glue.<p></p><div>Cut loops of ribbon and glue them to the back of the heart. Adhere a stick with hot glue.</div><div><br /></div><div>Cut another heart to cover the back. If using regular felt, sandwich a cardboard heart in between the layers of felt.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEirI52qLhmGBejNmNWuU5oH4Ia5nxtuyhOsquY-dmWD1vVOOX_w0ZkZlVQncXmmXL98S8kLNC2MCYlQ6Z0Sz-1E_uLmGxCLmPOCn5zIdZ2SKf3CfnpASeaXlkZ9B2XLkJL7mrgERdip2SdaC1UYHDt097EU915FPjWV3IxEbkcIeUFSEiK0ahXEinmoqw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="201" data-original-width="193" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEirI52qLhmGBejNmNWuU5oH4Ia5nxtuyhOsquY-dmWD1vVOOX_w0ZkZlVQncXmmXL98S8kLNC2MCYlQ6Z0Sz-1E_uLmGxCLmPOCn5zIdZ2SKf3CfnpASeaXlkZ9B2XLkJL7mrgERdip2SdaC1UYHDt097EU915FPjWV3IxEbkcIeUFSEiK0ahXEinmoqw" width="230" /></a></div><br />See more great designs on:</div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhQMbLWS5e4thN6mW199geMHxvN5-Sa4r2K3TUyL5D4jzkHycVptJRmIlxlhzFRwxD6cJ0RZ7QKPcfipzAdkkiaDiohScIsk2r7YpAsRd0cAndrgrm7C83bt-fzu0NuPNtqLnvL1P_UTF0B7DuZGgat_41_5wkiN590xKNnVxy66ozm-dfLOlXd2Lg78g" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1200" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhQMbLWS5e4thN6mW199geMHxvN5-Sa4r2K3TUyL5D4jzkHycVptJRmIlxlhzFRwxD6cJ0RZ7QKPcfipzAdkkiaDiohScIsk2r7YpAsRd0cAndrgrm7C83bt-fzu0NuPNtqLnvL1P_UTF0B7DuZGgat_41_5wkiN590xKNnVxy66ozm-dfLOlXd2Lg78g" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://designercraftsconnection.blogspot.com/">Designer Crafts Connection</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />My granddaughter got in on the crafting action and used Gwen Studios bows and ribbon in her school project. She needed a red, white and blue ribbon to wear for her presentation on Dominique Dawes, an Olympic gymnast. She took a pre-made bow, wrapped blue grosgrain around the center and added silver ribbon to the back. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimgU8DwIpHBKZVaLMhMtQT3FSWPzMjvPmgSjqEM6DOM8ye-7vqd-IIqxw6m9LoE5Sm3NayWnz9BQs436XbAJAb5CIZM-zMLp_xyQo9uAs9pwQwFV3jezvjALYaQMJgCUYDBJo8XpCHDIjHCKnzzXGNLTHp-g5d62egwJvBx3kHp41H8xIo2q_A5vxcOw/s2534/20230520_141404.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1620" data-original-width="2534" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimgU8DwIpHBKZVaLMhMtQT3FSWPzMjvPmgSjqEM6DOM8ye-7vqd-IIqxw6m9LoE5Sm3NayWnz9BQs436XbAJAb5CIZM-zMLp_xyQo9uAs9pwQwFV3jezvjALYaQMJgCUYDBJo8XpCHDIjHCKnzzXGNLTHp-g5d62egwJvBx3kHp41H8xIo2q_A5vxcOw/w400-h256/20230520_141404.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>Terry Ricioli Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09310873131363287201noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801844308131944382.post-79129178963500946302023-04-28T10:28:00.000-07:002023-04-28T10:28:28.042-07:00Frosty Friend Door Hangers<p> Hello!</p><p>Today I'm sharing a design from <a href="http://herrschners.com">Herrschners</a>. It's a bit past the winter season, but it's a good time to get a headstart on stitching them for yourself or a gift for friends.</p><p>They are <a href="https://www.herrschners.com/herrschners-frosty-friend-door-hangers-plastic-canvas-kit/">Frosty Friend Door Hangers</a>:</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB0daKMTvCm05vH_DpzXIzCJrssKY_J1PnCMe3ikQOF71ycPQGC4tNn8Z0P53uUvXFGsle4qcZfMYG5D67jfADP31lQhtvrXHnSujy37-N9IRiQ7rSy9LIeUQSON5Cdmp3Yw6GGdzazJWuW9-haXIzqDE6QGdjaRYmIdP6x0I0IfvAzkqoJ7TOPF8b2g/s1280/Frosty%20Friend%20Door%20Hangers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB0daKMTvCm05vH_DpzXIzCJrssKY_J1PnCMe3ikQOF71ycPQGC4tNn8Z0P53uUvXFGsle4qcZfMYG5D67jfADP31lQhtvrXHnSujy37-N9IRiQ7rSy9LIeUQSON5Cdmp3Yw6GGdzazJWuW9-haXIzqDE6QGdjaRYmIdP6x0I0IfvAzkqoJ7TOPF8b2g/w640-h640/Frosty%20Friend%20Door%20Hangers.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Frosty Friend Door Hanger</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>Check back soon - I have a two more door hanger designs for kids' rooms coming up! </p><p style="text-align: center;">Have fun stitching!</p>Terry Ricioli Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09310873131363287201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801844308131944382.post-59620188880086048372023-04-22T09:15:00.000-07:002023-04-22T09:15:03.900-07:00Flower PIncushion for Gwen Studios<p> Hi everyone!</p><p>Mother's Day is coming up and I have a cute flower pincushion bedecked with Gwen Studios ribbons. It's so simple, the kids can make this craft for their moms. Even if your Mom doesn't like to sew, this is a cheery decoration to hang on the wall or sit on a side table.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghZGx4BhviUq_cOZ26nBkYsZ1-i5ZsJ-pyEUBhXn296I-CS6D5Mgc9X5FS_h5q2vAfxsI7XrGDbcbiMZSK0E8UFfeArJfuKIOfDBjeitTRpe1GYuPPU1fjgptSdb90TJUKtZCZ2CyTlgjdOia8ww9BemFKxTt3JuLQFvvdjaI8oCk-HLtLoZ06lJ2rqQ/s4000/20230422_082808.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghZGx4BhviUq_cOZ26nBkYsZ1-i5ZsJ-pyEUBhXn296I-CS6D5Mgc9X5FS_h5q2vAfxsI7XrGDbcbiMZSK0E8UFfeArJfuKIOfDBjeitTRpe1GYuPPU1fjgptSdb90TJUKtZCZ2CyTlgjdOia8ww9BemFKxTt3JuLQFvvdjaI8oCk-HLtLoZ06lJ2rqQ/w640-h480/20230422_082808.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Flower Pincushion</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>This pincushion has a puffy fabric center made from a fabric circle. I cut mine about 11" across. I used a lid to trace the circle. I used a bright yellow pin dot fabric but use whatever fabric you like or have.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbB8gbDFeKD8WExyNHmgqcjs1MhutmJm7IBLFvLAyatHitA7UaNiCZ4KwiKrauej-WRMxAcqVdDvU03lLMda6SyVtMUX0zSBLLlrA08Ck0yOFeil_LqBU6jR8iQZnhGKqaLf_T9im_fV-uDLLkkJo_UdY1B8uSbPGag7pt0DdZTQmtarMTFBMO4UAk-g/s4000/20230421_093314.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbB8gbDFeKD8WExyNHmgqcjs1MhutmJm7IBLFvLAyatHitA7UaNiCZ4KwiKrauej-WRMxAcqVdDvU03lLMda6SyVtMUX0zSBLLlrA08Ck0yOFeil_LqBU6jR8iQZnhGKqaLf_T9im_fV-uDLLkkJo_UdY1B8uSbPGag7pt0DdZTQmtarMTFBMO4UAk-g/s320/20230421_093314.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>Sew a running stitch around the circle about 1/4" from the edge. Be sure to put a knot in the end to start.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis1EpjliRHimt8okIhzG30Ai0ki3dmDGepnK68rLH_Kc3PQPKvKb32bRS6gp_hphJVvPBeGPbd1i3-eyryd7HyUkHMnKp2EPzE7XN73mvqqoOUNdOruH9NCips9rt2DJ8VNEUNUuextQ1LrWB495YtMr8tT8KqsjojIz59iu3DiDgki_ioHy9MHo1YSw/s3000/20230421_094159.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1904" data-original-width="3000" height="203" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis1EpjliRHimt8okIhzG30Ai0ki3dmDGepnK68rLH_Kc3PQPKvKb32bRS6gp_hphJVvPBeGPbd1i3-eyryd7HyUkHMnKp2EPzE7XN73mvqqoOUNdOruH9NCips9rt2DJ8VNEUNUuextQ1LrWB495YtMr8tT8KqsjojIz59iu3DiDgki_ioHy9MHo1YSw/s320/20230421_094159.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Pull up the running stitch to gather the circle.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDklNzC9WgjrYnYQ5Z5zU6fPFuKcjEkv1nuchipZpyaVm87ZZDhqpf7uS3yHzcWN59ESFJAEza7WITyWyT5aGVPA5pb0LpErAnZ-BZPxDdnNUe-58YseVKsu14mzpKxbI_ikjj7MCqpn6uGqIYo0aXkRjelk2stMKkEWHWQu5gGz_gJOtN5pVhFLKNow/s4000/20230421_095920.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDklNzC9WgjrYnYQ5Z5zU6fPFuKcjEkv1nuchipZpyaVm87ZZDhqpf7uS3yHzcWN59ESFJAEza7WITyWyT5aGVPA5pb0LpErAnZ-BZPxDdnNUe-58YseVKsu14mzpKxbI_ikjj7MCqpn6uGqIYo0aXkRjelk2stMKkEWHWQu5gGz_gJOtN5pVhFLKNow/s320/20230421_095920.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>Stuff with <a href="http://fairfieldworld.com">Fiber Fill</a> and tie the ends of the thread closing up the opening.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE7FzloMWxcMg2sPz5mqptqlaGpBV10JbRvKLTDDPz1R1jMOkhfyL_1FdbKYGME-vPYHmE4yqvTUXP5E9M5o1q9ZhV6VzuMga4tZUU8ratyw3Shb25EonIMpZEhRj1MMCQh9ei25Y9wH20izhHTk92gWr1a-Qt1fy1s51ALcd0Zd3tEYBfLhlzryqbDA/s2731/20230421_101512.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2731" data-original-width="2547" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE7FzloMWxcMg2sPz5mqptqlaGpBV10JbRvKLTDDPz1R1jMOkhfyL_1FdbKYGME-vPYHmE4yqvTUXP5E9M5o1q9ZhV6VzuMga4tZUU8ratyw3Shb25EonIMpZEhRj1MMCQh9ei25Y9wH20izhHTk92gWr1a-Qt1fy1s51ALcd0Zd3tEYBfLhlzryqbDA/s320/20230421_101512.jpg" width="298" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm0y_8yOV4TKREcf2RSzEeqp9IG23ehHxSPUAPvDpxHiXXW9NMzS_1ho2X68KDz_ZqDDwf2ZafvL_7soAl9Mf_LH8kaioJ9jA-K1FHyMElLhDdSqygBIeWZI7BZxW4AjSKCQBlWJXyso-bHRqqS01kiK2-g-EjGwY4T_XlYETn7WgDDomxy50ehTXsLg/s2558/20230421_101520.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2558" data-original-width="2488" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm0y_8yOV4TKREcf2RSzEeqp9IG23ehHxSPUAPvDpxHiXXW9NMzS_1ho2X68KDz_ZqDDwf2ZafvL_7soAl9Mf_LH8kaioJ9jA-K1FHyMElLhDdSqygBIeWZI7BZxW4AjSKCQBlWJXyso-bHRqqS01kiK2-g-EjGwY4T_XlYETn7WgDDomxy50ehTXsLg/s320/20230421_101520.jpg" width="311" /></a></div><br /><p>The puffy center is about 5" across. I cut a circle of felt for the back about 4 1/2" across. This felt will back the center and the ribbons will be glued to it.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif3w1J9-lPB-6CcazTCLAJ-i1esFEa2lxfbXWCzt5iB2Z2O2atVSWkRGGLZPlQDPquxhHS84ZvCczmIXo3tQYFSCaPUIKoWx6FK2JY5zUlLPzLMReoZs9iw0pvveH31diRiRx9JAcxkYTqLj0lSqnrlzxyluGFtlVhcptqVTFVCyfkwgyRLRx9Fai1-g/s2633/20230421_103523.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2633" data-original-width="2595" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif3w1J9-lPB-6CcazTCLAJ-i1esFEa2lxfbXWCzt5iB2Z2O2atVSWkRGGLZPlQDPquxhHS84ZvCczmIXo3tQYFSCaPUIKoWx6FK2JY5zUlLPzLMReoZs9iw0pvveH31diRiRx9JAcxkYTqLj0lSqnrlzxyluGFtlVhcptqVTFVCyfkwgyRLRx9Fai1-g/s320/20230421_103523.jpg" width="315" /></a></div><p>Cut ribbons for two rows of loops around the circle. I made one row from ribbons about 5" and the next one 4 1/2". I used white grosgrain for the first two circles and then an orange dotted grosgrain for the inner circle. I used 24 of the smaller ribbon.</p><p>Here's a photo of the first round glued to the felt circle. The next row is glued in between the first row of petals.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifDTiAFOsrsMlIDp1muxFANz3ov1O4IdcTA8Y3EJa5DBFQV6lAfFLnVk7MpgdeS6BrOnpspOyQNTqPKkl26I5zxH4XdGmgDKyIE8Gybe7NWUU6MYP5YYotDQCW1NZcNosFPzvYgUrYh1Ct1N9SZQ7Q3Jb56LKpc7ORpnF7ymBPxtR-I8_uSvYNoqSJ3Q/s3400/20230421_150509.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3400" data-original-width="2960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifDTiAFOsrsMlIDp1muxFANz3ov1O4IdcTA8Y3EJa5DBFQV6lAfFLnVk7MpgdeS6BrOnpspOyQNTqPKkl26I5zxH4XdGmgDKyIE8Gybe7NWUU6MYP5YYotDQCW1NZcNosFPzvYgUrYh1Ct1N9SZQ7Q3Jb56LKpc7ORpnF7ymBPxtR-I8_uSvYNoqSJ3Q/s320/20230421_150509.jpg" width="279" /></a></div><br /><p>Here's the finished pincushion:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT3gAKttZs8UaJpB5HJVFs1jHW1FRT-VoZBpyBb5rTT_5kblosVFgI4w4Dqu-pXh1A34hzdyvUKOezXxwF_B-tcwXjuuj2SQ82gB6ckQwHKqMCIz_6SpoB1VITJWqKNEMowy-bw98mp67F-e8hegaz05_84fY19-b5N9RwMKEQ5h3JGhTwsOppduHZkw/s2644/20230422_081607.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2529" data-original-width="2644" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT3gAKttZs8UaJpB5HJVFs1jHW1FRT-VoZBpyBb5rTT_5kblosVFgI4w4Dqu-pXh1A34hzdyvUKOezXxwF_B-tcwXjuuj2SQ82gB6ckQwHKqMCIz_6SpoB1VITJWqKNEMowy-bw98mp67F-e8hegaz05_84fY19-b5N9RwMKEQ5h3JGhTwsOppduHZkw/s320/20230422_081607.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>I sewed the button to the puffy center and pulled the thread through the felt to create and indentation. You could glue it also.</p><p>Here's the details on this flower pincushion:</p><p>11" circle of cotton print</p><p>4 1/2" circle of stiff felt</p><p>7/8" white grosgrain (60")</p><p>5/8" white grosgrain (54")</p><p>3/8" orange dot grosgrain (96")</p><p>Button</p><p>Sewing thread and needle</p><p>Hot glue and glue gun </p><p>Scissors</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Gwen Studios</b> ribbons can be found at <a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Grosgrain-Ribbon-for-Crafts-and-Bows-12-Pastel-Colors-3-8-x-36-Yards-by-Gwen-Studios/953692987?from=searchResults">Walmart</a>, <a href="https://www.michaels.com/product/gwen-studios-58-x-100yd-solid-grosgrain-ribbon-D503786S">Michaels</a> and <a href="https://www.joann.com/gwen-studios-7%2F8in-grosgrain-ribbon-100-yards/zprd_19332766a.html">Joann's</a>. Click on the store links for starters,</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Notes and ideas</b>: This pincushion is fairly large. Smaller ones would look great, too. </p><p>If making this with children, use a thick tacky glue or fabric glue instead of hot glue. </p><p>Make it your own - a mix of bright colors would be a fun look.</p><p>Glue a paint stick or dowel to the back of the flower and put it in a pot. Use pebbles or glass marbles to hold it up. Add felt leaves.</p><p><br /></p><p>Look for more fun ideas with ribbon for Mother's Day and Spring on the <a href="https://designercraftsconnection.blogspot.com/">Designer Crafts Connection</a>.</p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh_F3KjgZGSyzzQVkVRPB-VpWyoC7kxTcQLC_J9IVf6OHzhIeUsZT9I_OM7BvyHXFa53YmQdE9nDuOMiIk-zZWqjcnAj_zJlTLjkVbI-AULC-_TSPmZNqcXS6zgPCVfW3M84U2j8h4xTpBGM31C-EjsxOQu8fOiIgt1LvFs3WBAhkMR-tPZBj8Ljy-kgg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="201" data-original-width="193" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh_F3KjgZGSyzzQVkVRPB-VpWyoC7kxTcQLC_J9IVf6OHzhIeUsZT9I_OM7BvyHXFa53YmQdE9nDuOMiIk-zZWqjcnAj_zJlTLjkVbI-AULC-_TSPmZNqcXS6zgPCVfW3M84U2j8h4xTpBGM31C-EjsxOQu8fOiIgt1LvFs3WBAhkMR-tPZBj8Ljy-kgg" width="230" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://GwenStudios.com">GwenStudios.com</a> </td></tr></tbody></table><br />Since I am on the Design Team for Gwen Studios, I receive materials with which to design. </p>Terry Ricioli Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09310873131363287201noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801844308131944382.post-62733727927637502392023-03-20T10:27:00.000-07:002023-03-20T10:27:38.818-07:00Ribbon Tulips<p>Hi all!</p><p>California is getting a very wet winter this year and I am ready for spring. But, if it's not spring yet outdoors, at least you can brighten your house with some spring-y ribbon flowers.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4RJV8w9TCo0l6y-Zk9jChYh-hDbhaInUNCA9ZKjvlLvhhBm8ADyY2_YjI_Z8EZws8Fnlyvm8elYu344PSxvUY4oXnoF4RzKKr2YH1KKoKUSUVQAf8VEQELO4gv52EyoROZz4KvJILL5unfCZawD-nxSH_NJVGO37ztPEhMZOYGOs2aF1Usx466OTlSw/s2460/20230320_094437.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2460" data-original-width="2189" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4RJV8w9TCo0l6y-Zk9jChYh-hDbhaInUNCA9ZKjvlLvhhBm8ADyY2_YjI_Z8EZws8Fnlyvm8elYu344PSxvUY4oXnoF4RzKKr2YH1KKoKUSUVQAf8VEQELO4gv52EyoROZz4KvJILL5unfCZawD-nxSH_NJVGO37ztPEhMZOYGOs2aF1Usx466OTlSw/w570-h640/20230320_094437.jpg" width="570" /></a></div><p>I'm working (again) with Gwen Studios 3/8" grosgrain in bright colors, but any of their ribbons would work as well.</p><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjQ2Szf-l_eoHj5tPiOElr_X3nyNeuQNF_pMzCmRzNGKGY3EppPsL3e5LGhwXV_JFZiln6t97KcJS8WFRU6YgcdtpCF_YNILWavOV6VZVNr9CqnpOnLlw2-svsFizSntjGchOyY4qybKwbfEEP06XfWQFwSJ-IjRiRwlqGzg7xiycDTQpCCz_xAEmcBBQ" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="201" data-original-width="193" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjQ2Szf-l_eoHj5tPiOElr_X3nyNeuQNF_pMzCmRzNGKGY3EppPsL3e5LGhwXV_JFZiln6t97KcJS8WFRU6YgcdtpCF_YNILWavOV6VZVNr9CqnpOnLlw2-svsFizSntjGchOyY4qybKwbfEEP06XfWQFwSJ-IjRiRwlqGzg7xiycDTQpCCz_xAEmcBBQ" width="230" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://gwenstudios.com">Gwen Studios</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>You'll need (per flower):</p><p>a wood ball (3/4")</p><p>a bamboo skewer</p><p>green paint and your choice of bright colors like these from <a href="http://decoart.com">DecoArt</a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxBtEKJopPjPN8sPuUfVl2cb3b0JVbegFHovjWK1ldsickQlg50Hvl0RE54ok2vaT9rw0iVPK6zZU9JufjStMhqdiUKupPGAXjrNFKLNDRiJ_m9eSTPtRrvPYooWZ0mqQ2JYP1uSoJ6J2Vf2t7hy3MQQ_S96kY4ux8G8h-ETkqobDKQz1YfGFV29eBQw/s3000/20230320_085740.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2743" data-original-width="3000" height="293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxBtEKJopPjPN8sPuUfVl2cb3b0JVbegFHovjWK1ldsickQlg50Hvl0RE54ok2vaT9rw0iVPK6zZU9JufjStMhqdiUKupPGAXjrNFKLNDRiJ_m9eSTPtRrvPYooWZ0mqQ2JYP1uSoJ6J2Vf2t7hy3MQQ_S96kY4ux8G8h-ETkqobDKQz1YfGFV29eBQw/s320/20230320_085740.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>scraps of green stiff felt (Friendly Felt from <a href="http://kuninfelt.com">Kunin</a>)</p><p><a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Solid-and-Polka-Dot-Grosgrain-Ribbon-Pack-24-Bright-Colors-3-8-x-48-Yards-by-Gwen-Studios/814883542">Gwen Studios ribbon</a></p><p><a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Solid-and-Polka-Dot-Grosgrain-Ribbon-Pack-24-Bright-Colors-3-8-x-48-Yards-by-Gwen-Studios/814883542"></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiOdxpA0oK4tlsRzZRzb1F47hWtbxsS5WNJ7NHASb1zPiOYnp1QjosrBlx0lm-W4DDw0Hlqs7GKGepCY0Bu0BsTLzoZYXWUajal1YqNd_6k7Jsi-B7eSt4bbcFh1qux3vb3TsDxhpl0Rz77cZvX_GDfs7fx9dHxpYKMu_U2nOkFj9rmdj6YzihssbqNIQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiOdxpA0oK4tlsRzZRzb1F47hWtbxsS5WNJ7NHASb1zPiOYnp1QjosrBlx0lm-W4DDw0Hlqs7GKGepCY0Bu0BsTLzoZYXWUajal1YqNd_6k7Jsi-B7eSt4bbcFh1qux3vb3TsDxhpl0Rz77cZvX_GDfs7fx9dHxpYKMu_U2nOkFj9rmdj6YzihssbqNIQ=w400-h400" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>hot glue and glue gun</p><p>scissors, paint brush</p><p>Optional: bead caps, fabric scrap</p><p><br /></p><p>To make a flower:</p><p>Paint the stick green. Glue the ball onto the stick and paint the ball the bright color of your choice. </p><p>Cut 12 - 3"-4" pieces of 3/8" wide grosgrain ribbon. Form a loop and glue cut ends wrong sides together. Trim ends to a point.</p><p>Here's a flower in progress. In this one, I wrapped the ball with a small circle of fabric instead of painting it.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3x2VFLm3Hr4yIk8xd6nXlSX7P8Ux57ygn3i9XwiRcn3O3B10PKRj5CEhG4v871RiTe_8mfV-t9aTj8wlfE04gCC4u2sBD_I8qvcaXlmqB4GsaJLUJdUmVpQ1-fMnA5p_kJScxHurWpkrbzWIbjS2T9LRpQ8q6mxnl1rhgVyV7gvvnb3oqXSYhWIbKXg/s2705/20230320_082713.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2705" data-original-width="2251" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3x2VFLm3Hr4yIk8xd6nXlSX7P8Ux57ygn3i9XwiRcn3O3B10PKRj5CEhG4v871RiTe_8mfV-t9aTj8wlfE04gCC4u2sBD_I8qvcaXlmqB4GsaJLUJdUmVpQ1-fMnA5p_kJScxHurWpkrbzWIbjS2T9LRpQ8q6mxnl1rhgVyV7gvvnb3oqXSYhWIbKXg/w333-h400/20230320_082713.jpg" width="333" /></a></div><p>Glue six loops around the ball and then glue the next six over the spaces in between the first row.</p><p>Die cut or freehand a small flower from green felt and punch a hole in the center. Slide on the stick up under the flower and glue.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIVaDlp-Da3hf7_nTqNjD2aOgUVTtni98xEewxw5qqsnTey8mAIq-XHIEH3vkAhsQe1o0UaGXrh6tBEx4S5OyF5JhaUWu94OK7m95kjKwLxuQxdn5iv6PjWBv4T7UjEasW_zzzQApLGLQSHCP2LkDE_jszz1P-AyTgx3FlZkmgSv-xr7t5PjVGHaqkKQ/s1182/20230320_083205.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1032" data-original-width="1182" height="279" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIVaDlp-Da3hf7_nTqNjD2aOgUVTtni98xEewxw5qqsnTey8mAIq-XHIEH3vkAhsQe1o0UaGXrh6tBEx4S5OyF5JhaUWu94OK7m95kjKwLxuQxdn5iv6PjWBv4T7UjEasW_zzzQApLGLQSHCP2LkDE_jszz1P-AyTgx3FlZkmgSv-xr7t5PjVGHaqkKQ/s320/20230320_083205.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>Cut leaves from felt and glue to the stick.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkGLXxMWtTCEotaxEt1B5U_8POMbGb13N6u_D1fnxWqaPJgOd5cPPmFS1F2fOhS8pfYA0SQ9mz-2sPvRRTKMlSZZLvQSt0Vp37L-1O_Cx3WNQyCCUNSmdxogk9KR-ILrIXVB0l9IyH0meGAGUqAF4OZt6jRYcyfbZd-AzrYp1ev9RVceTMp-QhCZjQ4w/s2783/20230320_091544.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2783" data-original-width="1964" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkGLXxMWtTCEotaxEt1B5U_8POMbGb13N6u_D1fnxWqaPJgOd5cPPmFS1F2fOhS8pfYA0SQ9mz-2sPvRRTKMlSZZLvQSt0Vp37L-1O_Cx3WNQyCCUNSmdxogk9KR-ILrIXVB0l9IyH0meGAGUqAF4OZt6jRYcyfbZd-AzrYp1ev9RVceTMp-QhCZjQ4w/w283-h400/20230320_091544.jpg" width="283" /></a></div><p>When you glue the stick into the ball, you can still see the stick. To cover the end, I painted a bead cap and glued it over the hole in the ball. You can see that in the photo below along with the finished purple flower with the cloth-covered ball.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiazXNUzyw1mNPG1c92FzL-uwaucAzF7kHRI5qhNySNKgYToSDrnFf_wKaiA-GNwSkeipqN_Uf21yVl85AV-sMHbp0Fv-oEO_B7sllr8L9n91bhFvyK2cQFiOu9N3qkjco_vJ6QwOCd3soWZJQzii8qokIBSYDWbITVeJsrqnLjEQTIs93vjwzfXQDYwA/s2854/20230320_094302.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2854" data-original-width="2627" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiazXNUzyw1mNPG1c92FzL-uwaucAzF7kHRI5qhNySNKgYToSDrnFf_wKaiA-GNwSkeipqN_Uf21yVl85AV-sMHbp0Fv-oEO_B7sllr8L9n91bhFvyK2cQFiOu9N3qkjco_vJ6QwOCd3soWZJQzii8qokIBSYDWbITVeJsrqnLjEQTIs93vjwzfXQDYwA/w369-h400/20230320_094302.jpg" width="369" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;"><b><i><span style="color: #6aa84f; font-size: x-large;">Happy Spring!</span></i></b></p><p>For more Spring inspired ribbon designs, check out the <a href="http://designercraftsconnection.blogspot.com">Designer Crafts Connection</a>!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><p></p>Terry Ricioli Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09310873131363287201noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801844308131944382.post-89477958866891136672023-02-06T11:27:00.001-08:002023-02-07T11:00:52.877-08:00Ribbon Fairy<p> Hi Everyone!</p><p>Today I'm sharing how to make a little fairy doll decorated with the beautiful ribbon from <a href="http://gwenstudios.com">Gwen Studios</a>. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7awKlZiBKG13gvfbDRzltn2E9XJ5yg8ekmD73rp37ef7Waf--XBtM6MnEqzxPhTV4tNIRGzFT8q0_AxpbaULt1v80VfCXMchSYmO83SUyB_96u2va7PGifdG1jtMOaMjKQ9XcFh0oiGnwVh7LErV-lMsJMoqn---Ehm53wUoGuV2xySp8eTg5gBPNiw/s4000/20230206_093735.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7awKlZiBKG13gvfbDRzltn2E9XJ5yg8ekmD73rp37ef7Waf--XBtM6MnEqzxPhTV4tNIRGzFT8q0_AxpbaULt1v80VfCXMchSYmO83SUyB_96u2va7PGifdG1jtMOaMjKQ9XcFh0oiGnwVh7LErV-lMsJMoqn---Ehm53wUoGuV2xySp8eTg5gBPNiw/w480-h640/20230206_093735.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p>Here are the materials that you'll need:</p><p>3/4" wood ball bead</p><p>Small wood candle cup</p><p>Small oval or round beads</p><p>2 chenille stems (your choice of color)</p><p>Ribbon: <a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Pink-Sheer-Organza-Ribbon-for-Crafts-and-Gift-Wrap-7-8-x-100-Yards-by-Gwen-Studios/563169929">sheer (7/8")</a>, <a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Solid-Satin-Ribbon-Pack-12-Bright-Colors-3-8-x-36-Yards-by-Gwen-Studios/983886827">satin (3/8")</a></p><p>Yarn, floss, twine or wool roving for hair</p><p>Wings</p><p>Tools: wire cutters, scissors, hot glue and gun, tacky glue, bead reamer, paint and brush, colored pencils</p><p><br /></p><p>To create the basic body, fold one chenille stem in half and cut the other one in half. Insert the folded one through the bead and the candle cup. Center and wrap the half stem between the ball and the candle cup. Save the other half stem for another fairy.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRv21anzLRxE5zFp3POs2q9IFXV9vV4JTtiqirKzebG-kAdHq1dzbSIEwFbkxlE1klvplUcl5G_dnyPGlZ_nCf1z1hvHqegpSSeUJA9PKU8k6yOrfPwpKV3mz815SiQLq3m82_KL2mjvn-r3NatcW6yRmm86ycovcFD-FeGpI9OTComqs5gm7W5VILxg/s4000/20230202_160218.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRv21anzLRxE5zFp3POs2q9IFXV9vV4JTtiqirKzebG-kAdHq1dzbSIEwFbkxlE1klvplUcl5G_dnyPGlZ_nCf1z1hvHqegpSSeUJA9PKU8k6yOrfPwpKV3mz815SiQLq3m82_KL2mjvn-r3NatcW6yRmm86ycovcFD-FeGpI9OTComqs5gm7W5VILxg/w300-h400/20230202_160218.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWusykFckg2lACqqhGUH29YmqDTupMSG70bdOMQj3c7tHu6oBRtWQ-XyxB979k1ZmZj8iu4XoIEM1nKUW65T2jG6r1NDZm0nw8YRZjqGxmbA8mFSH6WnR8AHOL55KfL6OEBjRiJxMCxLSFuLOiTdh4xBTh-EXQb7FHZOIVEEQDrAf0z_fu_hmqsLp83g/s4000/20230202_160252.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWusykFckg2lACqqhGUH29YmqDTupMSG70bdOMQj3c7tHu6oBRtWQ-XyxB979k1ZmZj8iu4XoIEM1nKUW65T2jG6r1NDZm0nw8YRZjqGxmbA8mFSH6WnR8AHOL55KfL6OEBjRiJxMCxLSFuLOiTdh4xBTh-EXQb7FHZOIVEEQDrAf0z_fu_hmqsLp83g/w300-h400/20230202_160252.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is the basic body.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Remove the candle cup and paint if desired. Glue the ends of the ribbon around the candle cup at the waist. I scrunched and glued the ends of the white sheer ribbon and added two layers. Then, I glued lengths of 3/8" pink satin over the sheer layers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis9Ri2TAbkTh3WOv6aLiQG6hsk-zu_wFxjlwte9u_qmePQ0RnyIx39WISYk3Y3x5jnK2f_AzIx5j9uHvD6_VFUgqAq6JFUi7deUz-HUTNQSlHUUEWv1ssCfsVMMI5BjSY_WDBSdaaq29budYKQhnqQDZky1e20A8Nvk2ZgZu_IhYulfuzhGLUs8oZXCQ/s4000/20230203_100823.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis9Ri2TAbkTh3WOv6aLiQG6hsk-zu_wFxjlwte9u_qmePQ0RnyIx39WISYk3Y3x5jnK2f_AzIx5j9uHvD6_VFUgqAq6JFUi7deUz-HUTNQSlHUUEWv1ssCfsVMMI5BjSY_WDBSdaaq29budYKQhnqQDZky1e20A8Nvk2ZgZu_IhYulfuzhGLUs8oZXCQ/w300-h400/20230203_100823.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div>Trim the ribbons as desired. The lengths can be varied, and more layers added if you like. Glue a ribbon waistband around the candle cup covering the ends of the ribbons.</div><div><br /></div><div>To make the hair, thread 12 lengths of yarn, thread or wool roving through the loop and then pull the loop tight against the head. I chose 12 lengths because you can easily braid that number of strands. Arrange the hair and glue to the head. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I pulled some of the strands of yarn to the front and trimmed them for bangs.</div><div><br /></div><div>Add facial features with paint or pencil. Add accessories like a crown or wand. I slid on oval wood beads for the hands and feet. You could also just turn the chenille stems back on themselves to make the hands and feet.</div><div><br /></div><div>Glue wings to the back. I found these pink plastic butterflies in the floral department at my local Joann's. You could also cut out your own.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBI20f-rVV0hEeFtmm_prsxKjDU12Du3zHow4qs7EXgjHJQhP6ZQwFd-7lNA9dUg1neoKA6Pjujk0797vtDTfcgRM8_OrtGUDG2kOnPOXOqbN4iywSgu2KRcL9o44jzIMdo2Q-KYb1CvqEaCn0RsQxn-Kxs4__Q7FRoHizxqmu1pmsV-pDBSDmSzNu_A/s3502/20230206_094114.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3502" data-original-width="2143" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBI20f-rVV0hEeFtmm_prsxKjDU12Du3zHow4qs7EXgjHJQhP6ZQwFd-7lNA9dUg1neoKA6Pjujk0797vtDTfcgRM8_OrtGUDG2kOnPOXOqbN4iywSgu2KRcL9o44jzIMdo2Q-KYb1CvqEaCn0RsQxn-Kxs4__Q7FRoHizxqmu1pmsV-pDBSDmSzNu_A/w392-h640/20230206_094114.jpg" width="392" /></a></div><p>These fairies are fun to play with because they are poseable. Here's mine sitting in a teacup.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ4zohtuwpR47mb3jx7RrnscH65caJhbNVlOMzmafZjL-IGWCwdujDaOuScLJd0KkY1tq7Rl0B5kEeMR5KG13jYhBblENhFWRUwnEuPnQY9xUG9BH3JsSXJmhaX_po-19w2YFz8Hqm8Y2pwX6Urq1t3EKx5uedgdygtFqshsvHp6TaBB8j_fPEhfKRLA/s4000/20230206_104626.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ4zohtuwpR47mb3jx7RrnscH65caJhbNVlOMzmafZjL-IGWCwdujDaOuScLJd0KkY1tq7Rl0B5kEeMR5KG13jYhBblENhFWRUwnEuPnQY9xUG9BH3JsSXJmhaX_po-19w2YFz8Hqm8Y2pwX6Urq1t3EKx5uedgdygtFqshsvHp6TaBB8j_fPEhfKRLA/w480-h640/20230206_104626.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p>She also enjoys the spring greenery.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaLMxL4HAaIkdTytdmYdB6jcvyq5tg5etCdE6ySyIA0g0EpOPeb2jdPNKYUFExZeL4h_KecPuj-GJvNAsvclDMfCbOybHDj-sifbEx6kw-29MJr-BPTo0tWIZvjl_GXxpcH_5se21ITwRn7CGlfucO--1p7x53EtrcrgFKgizfyDmLD14IxwuHPYX4MQ/s3509/20230206_103531.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3509" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaLMxL4HAaIkdTytdmYdB6jcvyq5tg5etCdE6ySyIA0g0EpOPeb2jdPNKYUFExZeL4h_KecPuj-GJvNAsvclDMfCbOybHDj-sifbEx6kw-29MJr-BPTo0tWIZvjl_GXxpcH_5se21ITwRn7CGlfucO--1p7x53EtrcrgFKgizfyDmLD14IxwuHPYX4MQ/w548-h640/20230206_103531.jpg" width="548" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYt5NRxy3sanRpMWCPKLfZgSnCt73SUWrrYLakbgSlbelvhITNjuNF8_ahpPSOyqSX3quaov8SgbRnzs0SDBSDwqT5d_yN_u_nCZ1uUnmvaSstaGJPBd3bp3y-pSKLDAjyco3JI8JUbiZV6ZX-jJs2MwpU1piQn1luh1q6iWbmfXFB2x7q_FjI5sClLA/s4000/20230206_103820.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYt5NRxy3sanRpMWCPKLfZgSnCt73SUWrrYLakbgSlbelvhITNjuNF8_ahpPSOyqSX3quaov8SgbRnzs0SDBSDwqT5d_yN_u_nCZ1uUnmvaSstaGJPBd3bp3y-pSKLDAjyco3JI8JUbiZV6ZX-jJs2MwpU1piQn1luh1q6iWbmfXFB2x7q_FjI5sClLA/w480-h640/20230206_103820.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p>This is a great group craft for a girls' birthday party or other occasion because they can be easily personalized. And with all the wonderful ribbons available from Gwen Studios, it's easy to create one-of-a-kind fairies.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgLVeLeRJx7ph8Jzcr9YJom6DQK_nX1X__CkALy89s5hhR2GN15l5j4Hse4dUonwZ10ZvBskqipqhA3rIe5jKs_EEc7_oHDA_VGJVMP_djaME4XfrSEhYK8HFizSEn_nAWvvRRvEvzAyMgF_oCWWuWV3BFk3EK-qT7LSLRuYu21JqDWw8we1MEhKSaODg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="201" data-original-width="193" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgLVeLeRJx7ph8Jzcr9YJom6DQK_nX1X__CkALy89s5hhR2GN15l5j4Hse4dUonwZ10ZvBskqipqhA3rIe5jKs_EEc7_oHDA_VGJVMP_djaME4XfrSEhYK8HFizSEn_nAWvvRRvEvzAyMgF_oCWWuWV3BFk3EK-qT7LSLRuYu21JqDWw8we1MEhKSaODg=w383-h400" width="383" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Since I am part of the Gwen Studios Design Team, I receive their ribbon with which to create. Look for it at <a href="http://Michaels.com">Michaels.com</a> and <a href="http://Walmart.com">Walmart.com</a>. You won't be disappointed!</p><p>For more fun ribbon ideas, visit the Designer Crafts Connection <a href="https://designercraftsconnection.blogspot.com/2023/02/ribbon-accessories.html">blog</a>.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEht8ahXxmVfNsE4rd4_v1trj2uWZAiy3Plp36woisrf_DGbKPPEisq9KplFFm8RStP5sMWW037vjwmJ0qt1ogtATN8yNKzzYDG2CzQ3GzuPo5ovm-nnu8_hk88g6B1BRrCdLCV8wiI2ggAQ6fivkbyH6VsPVbHAAxilHLGtZWbhFua4IcnaCwm95AEgvw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1200" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEht8ahXxmVfNsE4rd4_v1trj2uWZAiy3Plp36woisrf_DGbKPPEisq9KplFFm8RStP5sMWW037vjwmJ0qt1ogtATN8yNKzzYDG2CzQ3GzuPo5ovm-nnu8_hk88g6B1BRrCdLCV8wiI2ggAQ6fivkbyH6VsPVbHAAxilHLGtZWbhFua4IcnaCwm95AEgvw" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p></div>Terry Ricioli Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09310873131363287201noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801844308131944382.post-9121530173510795672023-01-06T14:45:00.000-08:002023-01-06T14:45:01.751-08:00Valentine Tree<p><i><b>Happy New Year!</b></i></p><p>It was so much fun to decorate the tree for Christmas that I thought a Valentine tree would be fun. </p><p>I found a tiny tree at the Dollar Store for just <i>fifty cents</i>! Can't beat that!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6JUfpaKUkYiED1dxVFwHcalGbtdJe_pPhANHzUXWqaKqLrqoDr-8pzLK00fL-3IkuY8RihHBgVhYgu3dgF44sdmHnTQ6EZxoGgmibDh7_ndr25PN9jijPtslx7fQ2hh3ayUmkrg7JZjFf_avhqVyGmNuSpWdG6BAZKfSr6kIrUsnSV8Kcc-1CknMmCw/s3051/20230106_104645.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3051" data-original-width="1716" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6JUfpaKUkYiED1dxVFwHcalGbtdJe_pPhANHzUXWqaKqLrqoDr-8pzLK00fL-3IkuY8RihHBgVhYgu3dgF44sdmHnTQ6EZxoGgmibDh7_ndr25PN9jijPtslx7fQ2hh3ayUmkrg7JZjFf_avhqVyGmNuSpWdG6BAZKfSr6kIrUsnSV8Kcc-1CknMmCw/w225-h400/20230106_104645.jpg" width="225" /></a></div><br /><p>I'm decorating the tree with a variety of <a href="http://gwenstudios.com">Gwen Studios</a> ribbons. </p><p>Here's a heart that I made with cute red polka dot grosgrain ribbon. Cut two equal lengths of ribbon and glue the ends together with the dots on the outside. I used thick tacky glue for this process.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmXxc-oWhNSH-AYCagrYZYveyNnOSveOw9azYw88zoqXbtUwnej_nz3Dc2zgaTKhyVQFDQLYaIGZPspeqx9vQr6zswFGEQkNxWIps6otauypGud_x2k6jMRnzCCAE5g_RtRqUm8jJbOKZurm4AtjH4RiI5WGVpkgMl7UUPeFqQDnVFIIa7jKhEZ-NcBw/s2910/20230104_101226.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2910" data-original-width="2608" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmXxc-oWhNSH-AYCagrYZYveyNnOSveOw9azYw88zoqXbtUwnej_nz3Dc2zgaTKhyVQFDQLYaIGZPspeqx9vQr6zswFGEQkNxWIps6otauypGud_x2k6jMRnzCCAE5g_RtRqUm8jJbOKZurm4AtjH4RiI5WGVpkgMl7UUPeFqQDnVFIIa7jKhEZ-NcBw/s320/20230104_101226.jpg" width="287" /></a></div><br /><p>Line up the two halves with the ends even.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGD9wX9DOqE9n8TYjs5dwJslbxBoQ6V1D5aeRx6av4I5BJVfuRyjs-C4b6do3V-guKf3m7DO5brSpEBpEY1VA5SPJILQbOcnQ-kdE-dDLSk9giUagJmZgId9oDa5waPEeKIzWA8uKcHxNUbOzZ_FOLgdiFNXeEExniSp8scbf_sJJxc9T072ua0bBNiQ/s2172/20230104_101323.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2172" data-original-width="1889" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGD9wX9DOqE9n8TYjs5dwJslbxBoQ6V1D5aeRx6av4I5BJVfuRyjs-C4b6do3V-guKf3m7DO5brSpEBpEY1VA5SPJILQbOcnQ-kdE-dDLSk9giUagJmZgId9oDa5waPEeKIzWA8uKcHxNUbOzZ_FOLgdiFNXeEExniSp8scbf_sJJxc9T072ua0bBNiQ/s320/20230104_101323.jpg" width="278" /></a></div><br /><p>Cut a piece of thread to use for a hanging loop from embroidery thread or other thread. Add thick tacky glue along the inside edge of one half. Place the thread loop on the glue and press the other half of the heart onto the glue sandwiching the thread loop in between the halves. Easy peasy!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjbqYvkr8VVVp8NyQo27FXeEXFgKYNFZJ6hzAtmdKDsKig0TTN2iWxe1nXom_GUwH5TK_n9E3Qx4EcHwiFp_lwCUtQN_VsHtf9iv-wfbJHAr3Rxc5tGF0HMrGtiRrRBRfZsYta99fXcG0cMtG_7Tg_i-fyFzbjaoFhb915KhxIPMV3Yb5329iX7is-4Q/s2738/20230106_105808.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2597" data-original-width="2738" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjbqYvkr8VVVp8NyQo27FXeEXFgKYNFZJ6hzAtmdKDsKig0TTN2iWxe1nXom_GUwH5TK_n9E3Qx4EcHwiFp_lwCUtQN_VsHtf9iv-wfbJHAr3Rxc5tGF0HMrGtiRrRBRfZsYta99fXcG0cMtG_7Tg_i-fyFzbjaoFhb915KhxIPMV3Yb5329iX7is-4Q/w400-h380/20230106_105808.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>Make more with different widths and colors of grosgrain ribbon.</p><div>Here's an idea using wood hearts. Paint and let dry. Drill a small hole in the angle of the heart and glue a hanging loop into the hole. These wood hearts are 1/4" thick. If you don't have hearts of this thickness, paint two of the same size and glue together with the loop between. Make a ribbon bow with 3/8" ribbon. For adhering the bow and button, I used hot glue.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDe2Y3buUNnHVFp6Q9o3ATo4DsSQ7vy1vX0JygT2hZCAXAf4uqvuPL9kNQl2SitdYPnGW9buGt-l1rOscSVHcxi79DbAnvWZvmk9ENPCeCLCDPT2Io3FoRfCiZbxD1WD5A6Y0h_h93YRmxGnlr_H3cf4ue8XNYbQWRMptmKRTecnceFx7g3JN2yojjGw/s3033/20230106_121401.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3033" data-original-width="2908" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDe2Y3buUNnHVFp6Q9o3ATo4DsSQ7vy1vX0JygT2hZCAXAf4uqvuPL9kNQl2SitdYPnGW9buGt-l1rOscSVHcxi79DbAnvWZvmk9ENPCeCLCDPT2Io3FoRfCiZbxD1WD5A6Y0h_h93YRmxGnlr_H3cf4ue8XNYbQWRMptmKRTecnceFx7g3JN2yojjGw/w384-h400/20230106_121401.jpg" width="384" /></a></div><br /><div>Now to decorate!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVSm5AbxYg7Xf895OyN1QL8hBJmYnElx5fA6Q8vbD5449W_U_scHZ4yQfbCCAq-NL9VFN5gSMU9RYbcdaNbED7g6vUUckPwCSmYvOMDJmOvGrbbI-wCgHGV5UPOg3zWNNDsjxKGKWdUVfawUY-ZvmY3GQCFQ-PY83I-7jBk5nFuMAToO03HFrVq7-YNQ/s3980/20230106_142122.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3980" data-original-width="2303" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVSm5AbxYg7Xf895OyN1QL8hBJmYnElx5fA6Q8vbD5449W_U_scHZ4yQfbCCAq-NL9VFN5gSMU9RYbcdaNbED7g6vUUckPwCSmYvOMDJmOvGrbbI-wCgHGV5UPOg3zWNNDsjxKGKWdUVfawUY-ZvmY3GQCFQ-PY83I-7jBk5nFuMAToO03HFrVq7-YNQ/w370-h640/20230106_142122.jpg" width="370" /></a></div><br /><div>For the heart at the top, I glued a ribbon across the back of the wood heart so that it would slide onto the tree. I used some 3/8" satin ribbon for the garland.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>You can find the Gwen Studios ribbon that I used at <a href="http://michaels.com">Michaels</a> or <a href="http://walmart.com">Walmart</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Solid-and-Polka-Dot-Grosgrain-Ribbon-Pack-24-Bright-Colors-3-8-x-48-Yards-by-Gwen-Studios/814883542">3/8" wide grosgrain ribbon - solid and dot </a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Red-Grosgrain-Fabric-Ribbon-for-Crafts-and-Bows-5-8-x-100-Yards-by-Gwen-Studios/844687101">5/8" grosgrain ribbon</a></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/GWEN-STUDIOS-Sweet-Shop-Grosgrain-Single-Face-Satin-Multi-color-Ribbons-3-Count/613962056">Sweet Shop ribbon packs</a></div><div><br /></div><div>For more fun ribbon ideas, see the <a href="https://designercraftsconnection.blogspot.com/2023/01/ribbon-crafts-for-new-year.html">Designer Crafts Connection blog.</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Terry Ricioli Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09310873131363287201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801844308131944382.post-85717997238330432542023-01-03T11:29:00.000-08:002023-01-03T11:29:00.607-08:00Window Wall Hangings<p> Happy New Year!</p><p>Today I'm sharing a couple of panels that I designed for <a href="http://herrschners.com">Herrschners</a> plastic canvas kits. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEN8ROOFa9tl2jwWX8tdLqOVJT-wjCH53JV1umzz3vdKMsSANheoK3gpxsbTh1Fc6aYe2WjxAO_buUnQzdhWlnUUjfJTV97FRyIMPHSr33kjm42KfRhtfxKaX4r_Napw9JsYScT8usOEITUEbPAT8-U2WzYmexxWpWl9N4Hh7AE5kFAUqiZMrdlNIprQ/s1280/At%20the%20Cabin%20Window%20Wall%20Hanging.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEN8ROOFa9tl2jwWX8tdLqOVJT-wjCH53JV1umzz3vdKMsSANheoK3gpxsbTh1Fc6aYe2WjxAO_buUnQzdhWlnUUjfJTV97FRyIMPHSr33kjm42KfRhtfxKaX4r_Napw9JsYScT8usOEITUEbPAT8-U2WzYmexxWpWl9N4Hh7AE5kFAUqiZMrdlNIprQ/w640-h640/At%20the%20Cabin%20Window%20Wall%20Hanging.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">At the Cabin Window Wall Hanging</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7wh1S0c3Qe-3QalDgTBNY0ZTqswtdHXB6tx78U3G9xXkjRR7NSLcE0bOnYyZQUKCnDkXdfa6DlDv700DIuSITfN2fg1pCl1lXfG7OdQQVKCeeFjHRKJH-zkdMtQ6J2W1c_VMymheNSQ5vr2mssi5Vyy8If-DBqNiLWa12QYlBNijced1p5A4wWmsObg/s1280/In%20My%20Garden%20Window%20Wall%20Hanging.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7wh1S0c3Qe-3QalDgTBNY0ZTqswtdHXB6tx78U3G9xXkjRR7NSLcE0bOnYyZQUKCnDkXdfa6DlDv700DIuSITfN2fg1pCl1lXfG7OdQQVKCeeFjHRKJH-zkdMtQ6J2W1c_VMymheNSQ5vr2mssi5Vyy8If-DBqNiLWa12QYlBNijced1p5A4wWmsObg/w640-h640/In%20My%20Garden%20Window%20Wall%20Hanging.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">In My Garden Window Wall Hanging</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>There will be two more windows coming out later - one for Halloween and one for Christmas/Winter. By the way, the frame comes as part of the kit.</p><p>Lots of fun new designs are out right now at <a href="https://www.herrschners.com/herrschners/needlework/plastic-canvas/kits/?sort=newest&page=1">Herrschners</a>.</p><p>Enjoy!</p>Terry Ricioli Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09310873131363287201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801844308131944382.post-44526986300731994292022-11-25T11:25:00.001-08:002022-11-25T11:25:53.295-08:00Ribbon Angel<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div> This month I have created an angel with the beautiful ribbons from <a href="http://gwenstudios.com">Gwen Studios</a>. <div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwFzcEuFYBQy_DOrf1idPuWnnDFSvmFv5rUNzOrBnF1mtQ5bJj7w7Z2YeJ8twHunqIfKV_k7AIYexuraHt4GDwhVpzkJYZr5ywnsu-upKOCSGmThqydU4Q7kTl4X0ClEin9Wsajl8x1DMVkYAzqPU_Gz7vbC-0chFJDvMGyAdzsQbFU0UiRRCGr1e6kQ/s3681/20221119_104147.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3681" data-original-width="2903" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwFzcEuFYBQy_DOrf1idPuWnnDFSvmFv5rUNzOrBnF1mtQ5bJj7w7Z2YeJ8twHunqIfKV_k7AIYexuraHt4GDwhVpzkJYZr5ywnsu-upKOCSGmThqydU4Q7kTl4X0ClEin9Wsajl8x1DMVkYAzqPU_Gz7vbC-0chFJDvMGyAdzsQbFU0UiRRCGr1e6kQ/w504-h640/20221119_104147.jpg" width="504" /></a></div><br /><div><p>For this angel, you'll need:</p><p>White chenille stems, 1 and 1/2</p><p>Wooden bead, 3/4"</p><p>White yarn or other for hair</p><p>Silver spacer bead</p><p>Thin wire, 22 gauge</p><p>Silver beads, 2mm, about 20</p><p>Ribbon from Gwen Studios (available at Walmart):</p><p><a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/White-Single-Faced-Satin-Ribbon-7-8-x-100-Yards-by-Gwen-Studios/889361713">Satin ribbon</a></p><p><a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Metallic-Blue-Die-Cut-Snowflake-Holiday-Ribbon-7-8-x-12-Yards-by-Gwen-Studios/516501896">Snowflake ribbon</a></p><p><a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Cute-Blue-and-Cool-Color-Grosgrain-and-Satin-Printed-Ribbon-24-Yards-by-Gwen-Studios/604055620">Silver ribbon</a></p><p><a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Sheer-and-Metallic-Ribbon-for-Gifts-Crafts-24-Solid-Colors-3-8-x-48-Yards-by-Gwen-Studios/652213374">Sheer ribbon</a></p><p>Or Michaels:</p><p><a href="https://www.michaels.com/gwen-studios-0.375inx2yd-silver-and-blue-holiday-ribbon-pack-24ct/D539466S.html">Silver and Blue Holiday Pack</a></p><p><a href="https://www.michaels.com/gwen-studios-0.625inx100yd-sheer-organza-ribbon/M20011109.html?dwvar_M20011109_size=5%2F8%22%20x%20100yd&dwvar_M20011109_color=White">Sheer ribbon</a></p><p><a href="https://www.michaels.com/gwen-studios-0.375inx3yd-metallic-holiday-ribbon-pack-12ct/D544212S.html">Metallic Holiday Ribbon Pack</a></p><p>Tools: scissors, round nose pliers, tacky glue or hot glue and glue gun</p><p>To begin, fold the end and glue the full chenille stem into the wooden ball. Slide a silver bead up under the head. Wrap half a chenille stem around the long one for the arms. Wrap and glue yarn around head.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEWqH7K2gwL0-oeTcbU4KB03PXbELB2z6HFga-wUpghKHZOr7_6XTYe08XgNlzLW0iE7OzZuRW9IFqMGUev8zEEBICZ06xd1HlgTNS3_vUxDt5OHL74yRvaCeLI2DJ2_duZTDkhVchMztVz6AdNr49X5-kFDnmMyLNOjSyiytf1YskFdN9UhO5O2nvkQ/s3182/20221116_151456.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3182" data-original-width="2740" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEWqH7K2gwL0-oeTcbU4KB03PXbELB2z6HFga-wUpghKHZOr7_6XTYe08XgNlzLW0iE7OzZuRW9IFqMGUev8zEEBICZ06xd1HlgTNS3_vUxDt5OHL74yRvaCeLI2DJ2_duZTDkhVchMztVz6AdNr49X5-kFDnmMyLNOjSyiytf1YskFdN9UhO5O2nvkQ/s320/20221116_151456.jpg" width="276" /></a></div><p>Lay 6-8 ribbons across the front and back of the arms covering the chenille stem. These ribbons are about 8" long. Use a short length of wire to hold the ribbons near the end on each side. Layer 6-8 ribbons on each side of the head across the center. These ribbons are about 20" long. Choose a variety of ribbons in any colors you wish. Wrap a short length of wire under the arms at the waist.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX-5kfKKlRPSL_4et6izQj2hHSKuGSRLK7e8sYxWpmuQrVpvb1fJgsPFF-vvNi47V4FEg06HIfJ8YY78xPSVvJgzazGT0xbZBM_jFXmrA4-zLWKu_L0KpdxinFXKkP4_AQ3BY1Y_6km16ScIyhUtGg2xCUIUrDtLPmJhunA9pJKGrHUE9IUbdr6w50Rw/s2668/20221117_081319.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2668" data-original-width="2390" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhX-5kfKKlRPSL_4et6izQj2hHSKuGSRLK7e8sYxWpmuQrVpvb1fJgsPFF-vvNi47V4FEg06HIfJ8YY78xPSVvJgzazGT0xbZBM_jFXmrA4-zLWKu_L0KpdxinFXKkP4_AQ3BY1Y_6km16ScIyhUtGg2xCUIUrDtLPmJhunA9pJKGrHUE9IUbdr6w50Rw/w359-h400/20221117_081319.jpg" width="359" /></a></div>Tie ribbons over the wires on the wrists and wrap a short length around the waist and glue at the back.<div><br /></div><div>For the wings, make three loops and glue. Make a matching set for the other side leaving a ribbon tail. Fold under end a glue the wings together. The back is shown.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSpaExGHYRN2zt0pn1kf5erXmSQ9y-SBH925Qr0QiGhHR2AqJ3atOeHTRhRT_PokXbUVGIUPEoK-wOptkcPGFhXo6vGBr-ZKXDKnDHegBMGmdRNTI13s3BTuqhvz39w33LRQJucam_nriLQcZwVllb_OphyTQCMR-EvinUiHRkGq-Ohb3Gz9U9BB8oTQ/s3000/20221117_093205.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2907" data-original-width="3000" height="310" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSpaExGHYRN2zt0pn1kf5erXmSQ9y-SBH925Qr0QiGhHR2AqJ3atOeHTRhRT_PokXbUVGIUPEoK-wOptkcPGFhXo6vGBr-ZKXDKnDHegBMGmdRNTI13s3BTuqhvz39w33LRQJucam_nriLQcZwVllb_OphyTQCMR-EvinUiHRkGq-Ohb3Gz9U9BB8oTQ/s320/20221117_093205.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div>Glue wings to back of angel. Glue a hanging loop in back of the head with the ends under the wings.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpuzWQsWrtAgAU6ki7hMslvM5DjWf1jcyGqqXzxUWqSD6Ebv0JmTqmT2Pu2at0iFCqXtxvQ7Im2yCTwoKjSCNbfjJPJZ3q39rgA4hNoY7KcB41dsnKl3vMOVkPN9f0ED_VXOQQa2kPtrp5PN2QdVuVnJUmE_PoHErp4dQv44h3T7EeJJtOkoGLuxVPAg/s3552/20221117_095521.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3552" data-original-width="2816" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpuzWQsWrtAgAU6ki7hMslvM5DjWf1jcyGqqXzxUWqSD6Ebv0JmTqmT2Pu2at0iFCqXtxvQ7Im2yCTwoKjSCNbfjJPJZ3q39rgA4hNoY7KcB41dsnKl3vMOVkPN9f0ED_VXOQQa2kPtrp5PN2QdVuVnJUmE_PoHErp4dQv44h3T7EeJJtOkoGLuxVPAg/w318-h400/20221117_095521.jpg" width="318" /></a></div><br /><div>To make the halo, use about 2" of wire and make a loop in one end. String small silver beads on it and make another loop. Slide the loops under the hair and glue.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh46bkqWHvY9M8CTxYZN9sX3R_87REfBQqlES50X8hgi41qrzi-bAg--3gMwplVJzSXA0-vOFCduk9cwsSIsyF3xf1YlGkCF7COazrMgNubA5xcXnBvqqq0kq-Ecjvxaashu-JEPnh7t3wPnpaoXqul32bAB3u70aTQNo673bg3OzHVesEtrsXcGfQTwA/s4000/20221118_131857.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="2454" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh46bkqWHvY9M8CTxYZN9sX3R_87REfBQqlES50X8hgi41qrzi-bAg--3gMwplVJzSXA0-vOFCduk9cwsSIsyF3xf1YlGkCF7COazrMgNubA5xcXnBvqqq0kq-Ecjvxaashu-JEPnh7t3wPnpaoXqul32bAB3u70aTQNo673bg3OzHVesEtrsXcGfQTwA/w392-h640/20221118_131857.jpg" width="392" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>This angel is very versatile, and you can make in any colors and with any ribbons you like. Gwen Studios has so many beautiful ribbons, I feel sure that you will be able to find some that you like.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiQaE7GwvF_Y4np0-38aYteTofsdEkjUMzN6Cq1LpsR7KIprLXOyipHLLIZGSdRsbqzHhXOp67xf6IEhnsNr4HLmKcT9kir5y0_i109FfKlUsDPuSbUKSCGu7G1IDTWWGZuouZdPHWKOjn3gkdqTOdVPbgLRTQpqSbGONVZOswRQdei0LZFRt3rUdZY3A" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="297" data-original-width="320" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiQaE7GwvF_Y4np0-38aYteTofsdEkjUMzN6Cq1LpsR7KIprLXOyipHLLIZGSdRsbqzHhXOp67xf6IEhnsNr4HLmKcT9kir5y0_i109FfKlUsDPuSbUKSCGu7G1IDTWWGZuouZdPHWKOjn3gkdqTOdVPbgLRTQpqSbGONVZOswRQdei0LZFRt3rUdZY3A" width="259" /></a></div><br />As a designer for Gwen Studios, I receive samples of their beautiful ribbons to use in my designs.</div><div><br /></div><div>For more designs using these ribbons, head to the <a href="https://designercraftsconnection.blogspot.com/">Designer Crafts Connection</a> site.<br /><p><br /></p></div></div></div>Terry Ricioli Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09310873131363287201noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801844308131944382.post-24970538842732291072022-10-27T09:18:00.001-07:002022-10-31T09:53:01.300-07:00Turkey with Gwen Studios Ribbon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1AIEbyxhCxsCkI7ZrUYw0nY1kBTofRlEZlUJ60PAij6EFF8jfNLk9hrslvETYcPPWQOvQ-HIPBecNMHRyNPWkM55HjQtKUy268Obe1xyTGsVprRTq2WhAK9hvwNPSJudX-pftT_Vkes_FLTuFrDhZg7DXL3V-qHnpLMVpvmZ6NfMcBLolPxKTWEtA8Q/s3000/20221026_162649.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2902" data-original-width="3000" height="388" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1AIEbyxhCxsCkI7ZrUYw0nY1kBTofRlEZlUJ60PAij6EFF8jfNLk9hrslvETYcPPWQOvQ-HIPBecNMHRyNPWkM55HjQtKUy268Obe1xyTGsVprRTq2WhAK9hvwNPSJudX-pftT_Vkes_FLTuFrDhZg7DXL3V-qHnpLMVpvmZ6NfMcBLolPxKTWEtA8Q/w400-h388/20221026_162649.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Here's a fun and easy turkey to make for your Thanksgiving decorations using the wonderful ribbons from Gwen Studios. All ages can have fun making this together!</span></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjGs92PdBq0kJT5M5cYZdU-L8JpphaCWO62tmZafMWA1kcKIYPMpwqDi7KZ7zLaAdze8tyF6W7OcgRG0zBxHSfL97IZai1nZrVA8oCVeRMS-154EpD22OJXhYqrfsNhB9XdJcMCFR6An7KZfjxKOEI46bPY6RAGorqoQ3IDCH2QIzRBW7RIe-ptZkPY9w" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" data-original-height="297" data-original-width="320" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjGs92PdBq0kJT5M5cYZdU-L8JpphaCWO62tmZafMWA1kcKIYPMpwqDi7KZ7zLaAdze8tyF6W7OcgRG0zBxHSfL97IZai1nZrVA8oCVeRMS-154EpD22OJXhYqrfsNhB9XdJcMCFR6An7KZfjxKOEI46bPY6RAGorqoQ3IDCH2QIzRBW7RIe-ptZkPY9w" width="259" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://Gwenstudios.com">Gwen Studios</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><p></p><p>You'll need:</p><p>2" foam ball</p><p>6" circle of brown print fabric</p><p>Grosgrain ribbon, 3/8" from <a href="http://gwenstudios.com">Gwen Studios</a>: red (30"), orange (30"), brown (6")</p><p>Wood pieces: spoon, two stars, wood tips from stars or toothpicks</p><p>Paint: red, yellow, brown</p><p>Two small wiggle eyes</p><p>Small piece of red thread or yarn</p><p>Sewing thread and needle, hot glue, tacky glue, paintbrush, scissors, sandpaper, toothpick</p><p><br /></p><p>1. Sew a running stitch around the circle of fabric. Place ball in the center and gather the fabric around it. Tie threads and trim. Place the gathering at the bottom of the turkey body and press down to flatten the ball. If you don't have a foam ball, use a ball of stuffing or even a crumpled paper ball.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKjhuwvULs-hdRQzyjcdY6Y3EiTi3V8N3MAujJoVH16fha26-G1FDT5HAarU7j8mBM2a0QOyAIabyd6wI5UiT6RJI3ToTnXFXqNFnpDCM6XQUY0TRzUOsOKfK-N8tSLK87pJT8rIjDF5FMQnIIf2W5H9TwtHWgi-dSyxxnP5XwC0e0etSHJZiKUr6EaQ/s2986/20221019_101541.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2637" data-original-width="2986" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKjhuwvULs-hdRQzyjcdY6Y3EiTi3V8N3MAujJoVH16fha26-G1FDT5HAarU7j8mBM2a0QOyAIabyd6wI5UiT6RJI3ToTnXFXqNFnpDCM6XQUY0TRzUOsOKfK-N8tSLK87pJT8rIjDF5FMQnIIf2W5H9TwtHWgi-dSyxxnP5XwC0e0etSHJZiKUr6EaQ/s320/20221019_101541.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p>2. Cut ribbon into 3" sections. Glue on a row of 7 orange loops to back of turkey body. Glue a row of 8 red loops over the orange loops. To give the red loops a clean edge, fold the cut ends under when gluing to the ball. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLB5BMlrlkyrlKVJUNm7jlhMnpaD5HxOG7YrRtPuDE2agLsjqpy-ANZJ_vH7CC7v2Lcmg1nKHmzig_Lbq0aWOoyMnlpPDSceu7FfeO2HfqFIMl3UTjVf89xbfhp_woMaxKvntw-7gtblLzeNksM6m6ZeuUHSjcAEzssQrCu_1hmFK6BbLw39EFbydm9w/s4000/20221020_134637.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLB5BMlrlkyrlKVJUNm7jlhMnpaD5HxOG7YrRtPuDE2agLsjqpy-ANZJ_vH7CC7v2Lcmg1nKHmzig_Lbq0aWOoyMnlpPDSceu7FfeO2HfqFIMl3UTjVf89xbfhp_woMaxKvntw-7gtblLzeNksM6m6ZeuUHSjcAEzssQrCu_1hmFK6BbLw39EFbydm9w/s320/20221020_134637.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>On the front, glue three loops on either side of the center. I used red, orange and brown.</p><p>3. Cut the spoon down as shown and sand the edges. You can cut wood pieces with a good pair of scissors like <a href="http://fiskars.com">Fiskars</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUahG2CCP_D95cRC9eT5X2YHDX7onRRpAMpmDjsuqrqOr_Fm6YQIZ9nuvko1oCTDnqAVlkE4vmbiSCeXfCrYO8b-anLAtzUdxbU6FaeVB3l9wUROqZ-XfAIaGPa6tpUmTikYRP36EXqfFKk1Q2McJRCrIcvP8POY3ubV1OwtUZ_CDtZvBFM1FqiLnO1g/s4000/20221020_134551.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUahG2CCP_D95cRC9eT5X2YHDX7onRRpAMpmDjsuqrqOr_Fm6YQIZ9nuvko1oCTDnqAVlkE4vmbiSCeXfCrYO8b-anLAtzUdxbU6FaeVB3l9wUROqZ-XfAIaGPa6tpUmTikYRP36EXqfFKk1Q2McJRCrIcvP8POY3ubV1OwtUZ_CDtZvBFM1FqiLnO1g/s320/20221020_134551.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>Paint the spoon red. Add dots to the bottom of the spoon with brown paint using a toothpick. Paint the stars and the wood tips yellow. The wood tips will be the mouth.</p><p>4. Use tacky glue to adhere the eyes mouth and red wattle to the spoon. Hot glue the feet under the front. Hot glue the spoon to the front over the ribbon wings.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIdflYJbBeboYVW0kU18hMuWMgH_xPsQpjDp5bO6bdqxdBG0X2lornlvvY71nR8aP7YyCA1I5s2VnI3SQNdVp8siqO8-uOLJ1-wU_B9Cs018_fBIDtiewB-5yOLvfpjiUW6A-6S2w_EHR_KbK0rBjLP4YEf1SabAnwcfIGs4sCEj93ZG9Ry2xgeKsQjQ/s3502/20221026_093703.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3502" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIdflYJbBeboYVW0kU18hMuWMgH_xPsQpjDp5bO6bdqxdBG0X2lornlvvY71nR8aP7YyCA1I5s2VnI3SQNdVp8siqO8-uOLJ1-wU_B9Cs018_fBIDtiewB-5yOLvfpjiUW6A-6S2w_EHR_KbK0rBjLP4YEf1SabAnwcfIGs4sCEj93ZG9Ry2xgeKsQjQ/w343-h400/20221026_093703.jpg" width="343" /></a></div><p>As always, use your own style and imagination in creating. Make it bigger or smaller, use different colors and materials you have available. Have fun creating a turkey that is uniquely yours!</p><p>You can find <a href="http://gwenstudios.com">Gwen Studios</a> ribbon at <a href="http://walmart.com">Walmart</a> or <a href="http://michaels.com">Michaels</a>.</p><p><a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Gwen-Studios-3-8-Grosgrain-Ribbon-6-Rainbow-Colors-600-Yards/455121931">Gwen Studios 3/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, 6 Rainbow Colors, 600 Yards - Walmart.com</a></p><p><a href="https://www.michaels.com/gwen-studios-0.375inx3yd-brights-grosgrain-ribbon-pack-12ct/D544209S.html">Gwen Studios 3/8" x 3yd. Brights Grosgrain Ribbon Pack, 12ct. | Michaels</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Stop by the Designer Crafts Connection <a href="https://designercraftsconnection.blogspot.com/2022/10/celebrate-seasons-with-gwen-designs.html">blog</a> to see more fun ideas for Thanksgiving.</p>Terry Ricioli Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09310873131363287201noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801844308131944382.post-85229628910430430732022-09-23T10:23:00.002-07:002022-10-03T10:10:00.614-07:00Shabby Sunflowers with Gwen Studios Ribbon<p style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #cc0000; font-size: x-large;"><b>Happy Fall!</b></span></p><p>Besides pumpkins, sunflowers are my favorite fall decoration. Here are some Shabby Sunflowers made with <a href="http://gwenstudios.com">Gwen Studios</a> ribbon. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjslQYjtTVEtCxpWXO4umjX5Zbs-Fs7-ualtYWVmmUe5JPWUB7ZK2ZPfsJJCLdAc0nD2Ondx01KIOE7JbVcAewIpLV9nX26FOMrVJ5eLrAO_fCT82YcliO8OR8RX4bzGM41vBwkioq-7ERT9Lprgtj3R9KMIqvcw2iqo7s4x5wSPKCp27W-7BhLIQdsQw/s3359/20220923_090705.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3359" data-original-width="2796" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjslQYjtTVEtCxpWXO4umjX5Zbs-Fs7-ualtYWVmmUe5JPWUB7ZK2ZPfsJJCLdAc0nD2Ondx01KIOE7JbVcAewIpLV9nX26FOMrVJ5eLrAO_fCT82YcliO8OR8RX4bzGM41vBwkioq-7ERT9Lprgtj3R9KMIqvcw2iqo7s4x5wSPKCp27W-7BhLIQdsQw/w532-h640/20220923_090705.jpg" width="532" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shabby Sunflowers</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>I like the look of raveled edges, so I thought I'd try that with the Gwen Studios grosgrain ribbon. It worked!</p><p><b>To make a sunflower, you'll need:</b></p><p>Print cotton fabric for the center (5"square)</p><p>Sewing thread and needle</p><p>Small amount of stuffing</p><p>12" of 1 1/2" grosgrain ribbon in yellow or orange; 9" of 3/8" ribbon to match from <a href="http://gwenstudios.com">Gwen Studios</a></p><p>Bamboo skewer</p><p>Green paint</p><p>2 1/2" terra cotta pot</p><p>Moss</p><p>Twine for bow</p><p>Buttons (your choice)</p><p>Felt in green or brown to cover back of flower</p><p>Hot glue and glue gun, scissors, paintbrush</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Instructions:</b></p><p>Trace and cut a 4 1/2" circle from print fabric. Sew a running stitch around the edge and gather. Add a small amount of stuffing, pull up your threads and tie them in a knot. Trim.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiJ2R496ELCRGjRJ4uPzftEx5hvYwS4xpM6rvoLxyfw7-o_6P0Um7ErBDdkepB5HFMzBXep-ICC-0qPjgPFBFDe_eX4ajSGyEH6VLQh158ktgelXOG7uSTKHqJ7tg_7l3CzqjT0mJE9y_jIO3R2lhTLzjOQ0f5sDcmMx7D0tpmitRfCtIdNk3JBTjuYg/s3084/20220923_094931.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3084" data-original-width="2891" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiJ2R496ELCRGjRJ4uPzftEx5hvYwS4xpM6rvoLxyfw7-o_6P0Um7ErBDdkepB5HFMzBXep-ICC-0qPjgPFBFDe_eX4ajSGyEH6VLQh158ktgelXOG7uSTKHqJ7tg_7l3CzqjT0mJE9y_jIO3R2lhTLzjOQ0f5sDcmMx7D0tpmitRfCtIdNk3JBTjuYg/s320/20220923_094931.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqySC1EYBjr9o0A0uaaxasnKGXRAqQ2wgm7kCzvfEuKn9iYM-3IRsPr3pgHNvCnA5sYXUAVKvgrFilnzLaxx8vFBnHwoo0uJnQ_zFETtgXYOyj_0eWrZpnKp-ycjG_22cnU3hEB-cyW7UpqFk6NAeSLU2eS4Yq2UTb4d3DQrg1Eqg0KKUWsjZMBQfSYQ/s2739/20220923_100618.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2739" data-original-width="2627" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqySC1EYBjr9o0A0uaaxasnKGXRAqQ2wgm7kCzvfEuKn9iYM-3IRsPr3pgHNvCnA5sYXUAVKvgrFilnzLaxx8vFBnHwoo0uJnQ_zFETtgXYOyj_0eWrZpnKp-ycjG_22cnU3hEB-cyW7UpqFk6NAeSLU2eS4Yq2UTb4d3DQrg1Eqg0KKUWsjZMBQfSYQ/s320/20220923_100618.jpg" width="307" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirKW87YtNRExqVlnOwIx7DFIBf_7D4HyY5i4NMWLpK-5HLhxW-Cwxgwn6A_-W6AFDC8iUm_20coEKsjUTHlE3bAA-En6ELSt38ViYf5U31Gg1VymW0iijs_k5FCRCK15u2_V9sGKAXJJFodQZF4Iq0w2P6j8ZezlXILYFdKEiU_545r9B9shY4aK_RDQ/s3095/20220923_100632.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3095" data-original-width="2688" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirKW87YtNRExqVlnOwIx7DFIBf_7D4HyY5i4NMWLpK-5HLhxW-Cwxgwn6A_-W6AFDC8iUm_20coEKsjUTHlE3bAA-En6ELSt38ViYf5U31Gg1VymW0iijs_k5FCRCK15u2_V9sGKAXJJFodQZF4Iq0w2P6j8ZezlXILYFdKEiU_545r9B9shY4aK_RDQ/s320/20220923_100632.jpg" width="278" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">From 1 1/2" wide grosgrain ribbon, cut twelve 1" pieces. Trim to a petal shape and fray the edges with your fingernail. Make 12.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDS55QDZB-BEVzAUTh7p7PN9AjefrcKhQrCuziNeJt_yWMDV3x5udb8vQWm0U2whePV56du_qNOfPxLvMM3f6ATV_u0_i1lGEwgLrF0Ar2vnJYkqTna7y6cvuisGKcr63yiqzmVhLYFM_gdr0CcCCZq4496-PAKdXNdrHqYX0GSLjDWeJz8OCFrETWXg/s2910/20220923_094959.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2673" data-original-width="2910" height="294" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDS55QDZB-BEVzAUTh7p7PN9AjefrcKhQrCuziNeJt_yWMDV3x5udb8vQWm0U2whePV56du_qNOfPxLvMM3f6ATV_u0_i1lGEwgLrF0Ar2vnJYkqTna7y6cvuisGKcr63yiqzmVhLYFM_gdr0CcCCZq4496-PAKdXNdrHqYX0GSLjDWeJz8OCFrETWXg/s320/20220923_094959.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>Paint the bamboo skewer green. Trim the skewers to the height you like. I like to make them different heights.</p><p>Glue petals around back edge of fabric center. Glue stick to back of flower. Layer and glue buttons to center of flower. Glue a circle of felt to cover back. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigAku7c40vuGZVxYUDY_3s0hyzSpxu3pMYNNUVSgwJ8cDdOU-vjMX5FJcv5qH9rROZf_aGoPZaFD_E6rBJLArx6tw9jZz9mT3iGeRdSKMtEx3hCw36xGSihY4gKgCxyuxYmFzMEFg_sRjI4U-1v-3UC77iPOPO_WVzcE09NbqWdQ-YLRTZg5KyYqyuVQ/s3279/20220921_092428.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3279" data-original-width="2760" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigAku7c40vuGZVxYUDY_3s0hyzSpxu3pMYNNUVSgwJ8cDdOU-vjMX5FJcv5qH9rROZf_aGoPZaFD_E6rBJLArx6tw9jZz9mT3iGeRdSKMtEx3hCw36xGSihY4gKgCxyuxYmFzMEFg_sRjI4U-1v-3UC77iPOPO_WVzcE09NbqWdQ-YLRTZg5KyYqyuVQ/w336-h400/20220921_092428.jpg" width="336" /></a></div>Here are the sunflowers without the buttons, which I also like. Other options: sew a button in the center to give it more dimension; add small buttons in a ring or randomly.<br /><p>Glue narrow ribbon around top of pot. Add stuffing to pot. Push stick into the center and glue. Glue moss over the stuffing. </p><p>Tie a twine bow to the stem.</p><p>You can find <a href="http://gwenstudios.com">Gwen Studios</a> ribbon at <a href="http://michaels.com">Michaels</a> and <a href="http://walmart.com">Walmart</a>.</p><p><br /></p>Terry Ricioli Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09310873131363287201noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801844308131944382.post-12199871815282376052022-09-16T14:07:00.000-07:002022-09-16T14:07:08.016-07:00Fall Gingham Set in Plastic Canvas<p> Hi everyone,</p><p>I'm ready for fall. The weather has cooled and it might rain next week! That will be very welcome here in dry California.</p><p>Here's a set that has just come out on the <a href="http://herrschners.com">Herrschners</a> website. It's perfect to decorate your home for fall.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQgPRxIAlKeAot1oe_Cj7CN-Qlm66uyAShlKQSRmFN7Y57EpZlcpO-AxynSX1gzT2BFSFlntEVvwjCNuwrMvZ5IP0uaxx3s921sLz0CHKk-kkMtnFRv5H3SUU0NZQ46BjFe3xhfF2-_Vvi4cu97jMNuRl3yM_dUph4Yw1iIApoRiyyLcAN_53YyTAGpA/s728/Fall%20Gingham%20Set.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="728" data-original-width="728" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQgPRxIAlKeAot1oe_Cj7CN-Qlm66uyAShlKQSRmFN7Y57EpZlcpO-AxynSX1gzT2BFSFlntEVvwjCNuwrMvZ5IP0uaxx3s921sLz0CHKk-kkMtnFRv5H3SUU0NZQ46BjFe3xhfF2-_Vvi4cu97jMNuRl3yM_dUph4Yw1iIApoRiyyLcAN_53YyTAGpA/w640-h640/Fall%20Gingham%20Set.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="color: #660000; font-size: x-large;"><b><i><br /> Happy (almost) fall!</i></b></span><p></p>Terry Ricioli Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09310873131363287201noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3801844308131944382.post-28423284998451252872022-09-13T12:29:00.003-07:002022-09-13T12:29:54.931-07:00Floral Birdhouse with Gina K. Designs <p> Hi everyone!</p><p>Today the designers on the Designer Crafts Connection are sharing their creations made with <a href="http://ginakdesigns.com">Gina K. Designs</a> stamps and ephemera packs. Each of us designers received these with which to design. Here's what I received:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1pEJof2eTO2HtgsN6XbJGze9sdDFqnlnvxMw1Q11Nlw97H-FFzentb4u28ys_5Z9r6wcNUdirilKg8laij8UmHEuWPIWeFjBIC--s1OvHAFG3fx7yJAv2ihlh42f3wsxmJB61i3NOddPR3OT4vRCToFyKmUwyuIQ1dDSRpT5h8n_I_Kv41t-Bb9X2xA/s4000/20220719_123200.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2584" data-original-width="4000" height="259" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1pEJof2eTO2HtgsN6XbJGze9sdDFqnlnvxMw1Q11Nlw97H-FFzentb4u28ys_5Z9r6wcNUdirilKg8laij8UmHEuWPIWeFjBIC--s1OvHAFG3fx7yJAv2ihlh42f3wsxmJB61i3NOddPR3OT4vRCToFyKmUwyuIQ1dDSRpT5h8n_I_Kv41t-Bb9X2xA/w400-h259/20220719_123200.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">I immediately fell in love with the Watercolor Floral Ephemera Pack, but I'm not much of a card maker, so I debated as to what to do. </span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUcUWluL_uasvhCWzcrdGeYgn044hDDe6NTG42nqFCILE2SXSJpoPAWUdRPtuiQNQWC8OQzHa-XfA4IJG5qJjpoxGOmmj8al6jymXCKyyIMCQ3BwwvSvjqg0W7yBpo0bBvMfWI9nfpoBPkJomwTqJ6VVNmZrQSISJSUwJBm-5FN5MeOyABcmz3nxeM3A/s4000/20220720_072543.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUcUWluL_uasvhCWzcrdGeYgn044hDDe6NTG42nqFCILE2SXSJpoPAWUdRPtuiQNQWC8OQzHa-XfA4IJG5qJjpoxGOmmj8al6jymXCKyyIMCQ3BwwvSvjqg0W7yBpo0bBvMfWI9nfpoBPkJomwTqJ6VVNmZrQSISJSUwJBm-5FN5MeOyABcmz3nxeM3A/w480-h640/20220720_072543.jpg" width="480" /></a></div>Then, I realized that they are the colors of my living room and I decided to make an accessory for that room.</div><div><br /></div><div>I found a birdhouse in my stash, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixZrYwCz1bJ8b83Cl5EDEc7zF4e1oovwJd6YBQu5Cw9fNqIkuaSa8hKymkW4SN_CLZUOQ0UFPpz_qx6BHMK0TE00JO1ST7IUqa1_hWS3IRp3_EYwGua-zC18NTRGpjKnT6sY2Bjiu4WYCV4x084wyem8lWPp5Cajx28S8Emb5VztL7ZvRMQtB_6k4CWQ/s3214/20220911_091404.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3214" data-original-width="2906" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixZrYwCz1bJ8b83Cl5EDEc7zF4e1oovwJd6YBQu5Cw9fNqIkuaSa8hKymkW4SN_CLZUOQ0UFPpz_qx6BHMK0TE00JO1ST7IUqa1_hWS3IRp3_EYwGua-zC18NTRGpjKnT6sY2Bjiu4WYCV4x084wyem8lWPp5Cajx28S8Emb5VztL7ZvRMQtB_6k4CWQ/w361-h400/20220911_091404.jpg" width="361" /></a></div><br /><div>which I painted in pink and green.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKJb4ktp9xfpkJ-hDTp0jEcmJskfvdfYirS4TYtHzsBz9Ug39yPqabKwrBfWHdIW0RG0rXik6yxNKrGc_cQ_8LQWeyQLhQGgU-6jYTs-pR9a17vw2glN81M-64uVV2eeNGrGHB5OGDEO0eJkeo9wQp2xjsY0fbsr_CR9mpKFL8XPaxLPhzThHsCSmtpA/s3347/20220911_125601.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3347" data-original-width="2710" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKJb4ktp9xfpkJ-hDTp0jEcmJskfvdfYirS4TYtHzsBz9Ug39yPqabKwrBfWHdIW0RG0rXik6yxNKrGc_cQ_8LQWeyQLhQGgU-6jYTs-pR9a17vw2glN81M-64uVV2eeNGrGHB5OGDEO0eJkeo9wQp2xjsY0fbsr_CR9mpKFL8XPaxLPhzThHsCSmtpA/w324-h400/20220911_125601.jpg" width="324" /></a></div><br /><div>I added some dark pink accents to this. Then I decoupaged the ephemera to the birdhouse. I added a few Dew Drops for accents.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKSCqkaDHItn7cu_bZQDH0aTEr3c0J7bglLuwVI4kfzLlaBLM5RXJdytJOKVRR-VQvBb5Zzmoh7a3TxXHCyu21wHG-d02h-eCkoEaPmSVT9S3OzioGJQpB-i4AFXXFffHu2F5xfP2_wCEqByKPK0_mrJnTXWEjVxZFr_iI9hPn7GOljxPK1IO1_VIgrA/s2911/20220912_082759.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2911" data-original-width="2797" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKSCqkaDHItn7cu_bZQDH0aTEr3c0J7bglLuwVI4kfzLlaBLM5RXJdytJOKVRR-VQvBb5Zzmoh7a3TxXHCyu21wHG-d02h-eCkoEaPmSVT9S3OzioGJQpB-i4AFXXFffHu2F5xfP2_wCEqByKPK0_mrJnTXWEjVxZFr_iI9hPn7GOljxPK1IO1_VIgrA/w384-h400/20220912_082759.jpg" width="384" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf2N3J-wQyGcu6i_KxGuxUsrm4uxGratS9ODo8qwT2ZQ3hoTNH0Ff0YtCMHsA6A_-u5-i1QtU_E0Zxr9ySl071tXdKsEDb1N0jACwYs0WSnXuiUH-5fyMRiAZH4-fv5IpN00ej7II8hY62llhMf8VgG208JPSrc6ETvX7_92F2ObaHJ-sQ3OSqlhm9cA/s2587/20220912_082737.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2587" data-original-width="2479" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf2N3J-wQyGcu6i_KxGuxUsrm4uxGratS9ODo8qwT2ZQ3hoTNH0Ff0YtCMHsA6A_-u5-i1QtU_E0Zxr9ySl071tXdKsEDb1N0jACwYs0WSnXuiUH-5fyMRiAZH4-fv5IpN00ej7II8hY62llhMf8VgG208JPSrc6ETvX7_92F2ObaHJ-sQ3OSqlhm9cA/w384-h400/20220912_082737.jpg" width="384" /></a></div>The ephemera worked very well for decoupage. When adhering a motif around a corner, be sure to make a good crease before gluing.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2260MiyxoZEGgcBlvA0ZgEwv2EBLmA-BY9mbYlzd4wSeRrdH5DZ9esO94nHQP0bd3YJC_i97ytXl4dkDdnPEr4dZsOu_Snl_zlmBx17n2NARuJw691Aa1AFm7ATFNGBOb0ORgZezSbDjmeXGIdGfT5dA1WXCKmSEXFEfytC2M5GoaGCAD5CIwLfEBHg/s3071/20220912_093909.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3071" data-original-width="2467" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2260MiyxoZEGgcBlvA0ZgEwv2EBLmA-BY9mbYlzd4wSeRrdH5DZ9esO94nHQP0bd3YJC_i97ytXl4dkDdnPEr4dZsOu_Snl_zlmBx17n2NARuJw691Aa1AFm7ATFNGBOb0ORgZezSbDjmeXGIdGfT5dA1WXCKmSEXFEfytC2M5GoaGCAD5CIwLfEBHg/w514-h640/20220912_093909.jpg" width="514" /></a></div><br /><div>I hope you like this idea for using ephemera. For more Gina K projects at the <a href="http://designercraftsconnection.blogspot.com">Designer Crafts Connection blog</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgUDPjjLtgv-M46-dpwwkZwPRgZLawYfa9B3g14QagIbz5ONM4TLqUBEZvPFkmtnv92oZrKKLjUvb9dTBHU37isug97pQa9PpKIn8DfFsK_8BEYHbBdw9V-PzDES_x-ME_gEwFTMzSpBSEchJnDmMvMt7WoQW_Hu_NuTc0rLBfHS2Y-4gI8xgXEwaWIyw" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1200" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgUDPjjLtgv-M46-dpwwkZwPRgZLawYfa9B3g14QagIbz5ONM4TLqUBEZvPFkmtnv92oZrKKLjUvb9dTBHU37isug97pQa9PpKIn8DfFsK_8BEYHbBdw9V-PzDES_x-ME_gEwFTMzSpBSEchJnDmMvMt7WoQW_Hu_NuTc0rLBfHS2Y-4gI8xgXEwaWIyw" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Terry Ricioli Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09310873131363287201noreply@blogger.com2