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6 quick and easy
gifts to make
free homemade gift ideas
for mixed media artists
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journal jars
JENN MASON
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fabric ower pins
MELODY FERRIS AND JILL RUSSELL
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easy chic ring trio
MARY LYNN MALONEY
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mixed-media gifting pockets
MELONY BRADLEY
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festive fabric cards
RO BRUHN
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have a banner holiday
CATE PRATO
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t
hey say its better to give than to
receivebut I say its better to
give and receive handmade gifts.
If you agree, youll fnd the inspiration
and instructions you need for artful
gift-making ideas in our new free
eBook from Cloth Paper Scissors Today,
6 Quick and Easy Gifts to Make: Free
Homemade Gift Ideas for Mixed-Media
Artists.
Each of the projects in 6 Quick and
Easy Gifts to Make: Free Homemade
Gift Ideas for Mixed-Media Artists can
be customized to ft your own artistic
style and personalized to suit your gift
recipients.
For example, Jenn Masons Journal
Jars are easy homemade gifts that
cater to individual interests and recycle,
too! All you need are jars, pens, paper,
embellishments, and your creativity.
With some fancy scrap fabrics, sparkly
embellishments, and a needle and
thread, Fabric Flower Pins are easy
gifts to make. Melody Ferris and Jill
Russell show you how to adapt these
fabric fora to wear in your hair or on
your lapel.
With the Easy Chic Ring Trio, you
can make crafty Christmas giftsor
gifts for any other occasionby the
6 Quick and Easy
Gifts to Make:
Free Homemade Gift Ideas
for Mixed-Media Artists
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dozens. Mary Lynn Maloney shows how
to make these bold, funky rings with
simple open bead caps and baubles,
papers, and found objects.
Mixed-media Gifting Pockets made
from recycled jeans are easy handmade
gifts in themselves, made even more
special when you tuck a small present
or gift card inside. Melony Bradley
shows you how to paint and stitch a
snowman motif on the pockets, then
embellish them. You can adapt her
tutorial to any theme or motif you like.
Included in our crafty gift ideas round-
up is a tutorial by Ro Bruhn for Festive
Fabric Cards. Each is made from a
stitched fabric collage, using scraps of
lace and fabric, plus ribbons, sequins,
beads, and buttons.
We havent left out gift-making ideas
for holiday home dcor. In my article
Have a Banner Holiday, youll
learn how to make a festive garland
for Hanukkah. Plus, get ideas and
inspiration from four other artists to
make your banner posh, vintage or
downhome, using papers, fabrics, and
found objects.
So if youre looking for crafty Christmas
gifts, Hanukkah holiday ideas, or easy
gifts to make and give any time of the
year, theres sure to be something youll
love in this free eBook, 6 Quick and
Easy Gifts to Make: Free Homemade
Gift Ideas for Mixed Media Artists.
Warmly,
Cate Prato
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journal jars
BY Jenn Mason
Adapted from
CLOTH PAPER SCISSORS
GIFTS
Holiday 2011/2012
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MATERI ALS
Jars
Pens (I used Glaze
and Soufe

gel pens, Identi
-pens, and
Permapaque
Opaque markers by
Sakura
.)
Paper: found, purchased, scraps,
etc.
Scissors
Soft gel medium, gloss
Embellishments (I used things like
ribbon, zipper trim, twine, etc.)
i
just love it when one good art project leads to
another. I was preparing for a TV segment earlier
this year by doodling with some new pens. The
package said they could write on glass so I tried
doodling on some of the recycled glass jars that I keep
my millions of brushes, pens, and pencils in on my work
table and shelves. Each pen left a slightly different type
of mark; some transparent, some opaque, and some
raised. I really loved the collection of jars all together
and thought of all the different ways I could use these
journal jars. Ive provided the basic directions along
with a few ideas for changing things up. The next
time you take your recycling to the curb, you may nd
yourself pulling out a couple of jars to take back to your
studio!
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gift ideas
to fll the jars
Paintbrushesfor your artist friend
Pencils and pensfor the business person in your life
Makeup brushesfor the babysitter
Hair accessoriesfor your favorite tween
Flowersfor the nice lady who lives next door (Just slip a smaller jar or a bud
vase inside.)
Dog treatsfor Fido, of course!
Votive candlefor a little romance
Collectables of all sortsfor you!
directions
1. Make sure your jars are clean and
free of label residue.
2. Decide on your design and doodle
away! Write words or phrases, sketch
lines and shapes, or draw simple
motifs.
3. Add a paper insert. Cut a piece of
found or purchased paper into a strip
and adhere it to the inside of the
jar with the gel medium. Coat the
back side of the paper strip with gel
medium as well to seal it and protect
the paper from damage from the
items you will be storing in your jar.
4. Glue a ribbon, a bit of lace, a string of
beads, or something else from your
stash to the mouth of the jar to
disguise the threads and add a
fnishing touch.
jmason@interweave.com
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fabric
flower pins
A WEARABLE GARDEN
BY Melody Ferris and Jill Russell
Adapted from
GIFTS
HOLIDAY 2010/2011
t
he pleasures of hand
sewing with glitzy fabrics,
beautiful beads, and buttons are
magnied when there is a ower
pin at the end of the process.
We take our inspiration from
ashy recycled theater fabrics
and a collaborative crafting
process. This simple project is
perfect for beginners and makes
a wonderful pastime with family
and friends, or can be the focus
of a holiday craft party.
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directions
1. Make paper templates by cutting the
heavy paper into 1", 2", and 3" circles.
2. Trace the templates onto your fabric
with a pencil or fabric marker and
cut out 610 circles.
tip: Pin and cut multiple layers of fabric at
the same time to hasten the process.
3. Make a ruched (gathered) fower for
the top of the pin, using
a length of ribbon (see box,
next page).
4. Using the largest fabric circle as
the base for your fower, stack 610
increasingly smaller circles on top
of each other until the arrangement
suits your style. Experiment with a
variety of fabric textures, weights,
and colors to create a truly unique
piece.
5. Pin the layers together and set aside.
6. Choose an embellishment for your
fowers focal point
and stitch it to
the center of the
ruched fower. Add
this embellished
fower to the top of
your stack of fabric
circles, and attach
it by stitching
through all layers
MATERI ALS
Heavy paper for circle templates
Assortment of fabrics (organza, tulle,
lace, satin, etc.)
Pencil or fabric marker
Scissors (fabric and paper)
Sewing needles and heavy-duty
thread
Ribbon
Straight pins
Embellishments (beads, glitzy
buttons, yarn, etc.)
Pin backs
optional
Glue gun
tips
Prepare all the materials ahead
of time to allow for spontaneous
artistry.
Sew beads onto your ribbon ruche
at any time in the process.
Leave the large, back circle
unattached until you are ready to
add the pin back. When you sew
the pin back onto the piece, add in
the back layer at the same time and
sew through the entire circle stack.
Change the size of the circle
templates to change the size of your
pins.
Sew two circles together, right sides
together, turn them
right-side out, and slip stitch the
opening for a more nished edge
to the ower. Repeat for the smaller
circles or just do this for the base
circle for a different look.
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with a needle and thread. Alternately,
you can use hot glue to attach the
layers and embellishments.
7. Add more beads or buttons to the
fower as desired.
8. Attach the pin back to the back of the
largest circle with glue or stitch it in
place.
Once youve created a few of these fower
pins, youll see they can be used to
embellish a number of items in your
wardrobe: t-shirts, sweaters, hats,
headbands, bracelets, ponytail holders,
hair clips, and more. They can also be
added to a gift package, a card, your
purse, a pillowor attach them to
forists wire to create a clever fower
arrangement.
llessurllij1@yahoo.com.
melodyjferris@yahoo.com.
how to make a
ruched
flower
Pick a ribbon that is not too stiff. You
dont need to cut a specic length as
you will gather the ribbon as you go.
1. Using a needle and thread, start at
1 end of the ribbon and begin to
stitch back and forth in a zigzag
fashion, using small stitches (see
above). After you have sewn several
inches, pull the thread to gather the
ribbon.
2. Continue stitching along the length
of the ribbon, gathering as you
go. Use a matching thread if you
dont want the stitching to show or
a contrasting thread to add a little
pizzazz to the ower.
3. Cut the ruched ribbon to the desired
length and gather the ribbon into
a ower.
4. Conceal the ribbon end and any
loose threads within the ower and
stitch to hold the shape.
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easy chic
ring trio
MAKE A BOLD FASHION STATEMENT
BY Mary Lynn Maloney
Adapted from
GIFTS
Holiday 2010/2011
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glass dome
ring
directions
1. With the circle punch, cut a circle
from a sheet of decorative paper.
In this instance, I used a scrap of
paste paper left over from a previous
project.
2. Using the brush, add a thin layer of
glue on the fat bottom of the glass
dome, and place the dome onto the
right side of the paper circle. Press
down frmly on the dome to expel
any air bubbles trapped between the
paper and glass. Let dry.
note: The glue will brush on white and
dry clear.
3. Brush a thick layer of glue inside the
lace-edged circle tag, and drop the
glass dome into the tag. Use a paper
towel to wipe away any excess glue.
4. Add a thick layer of glue inside the
ring bezel. Drop the assembled
glass dome piece into the bezel and
press down frmly. Wipe away any
excess glue and allow the ring to dry
upright.
tip: I like to tape my rings to my
worktable to keep them sunny-side up. Its
a nifty way to keep things from falling or
running out before everything is dry.
b
ig, bold, funky jewelry is a popular fashion trend. Blank metal rings
are just waiting for your creative touch to turn them into expressive
and stylish accessories. Fill the rings bezel with color and texture, using
any number of techniques. Paper, fabric, ribbon, and paint are all great
choicesas are fun, three-dimensional things like beads, buttons, sea
glass, washers, charms, and small found objects. Its easy to tailor the
ring to the taste of your gift recipient.
I had just nished a large, involved collage piece when I turned my
attention to creating these rings. The small bezels were much less
demanding than a big empty canvas, and I had them lled with tiny
works of art in no time. Considering the small amount of materials and
time you need to complete them, these rings make a sizeable splash.
MATERI ALS
Decorative papers of choice

5
8" circle punch
18mm glass dome
Glue (I used Nunn Design
glue.)
Small brush for applying glue
Antique silver, lace-edged circle tag,
18mm
Large circle, antique silver,
adjustable ring (Nunn Design)
Paper towels
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felt
bead
ring
directions
1. Cut a 1" square from the felt and
round the corners slightly.
2. Glue the felt square into the ring
bezel. Push the felt down into the
bezel so that it fts securely. Allow a
little felt to spill over the sides.
3. Using the beading needle and thread,
stitch a bead cap and a seed bead to
2 of the felt beads. Trim any excess
threads.
4. Stitch a sequin and a seed bead to
each of the other 2 felt beads. Trim
any excess threads.
5. Glue the embellished felt beads onto
the felt square, and press them down
into the bezel. Carefully trim the felt
square close to the bezel edge.
MATERI ALS
Felt scrap
Scissors
Large, square, antique silver,
Fabric glue (I used Fabri-Tac
.)
Beading needle and beading thread
Felt beads, 8mm (I used 2 orange
and 2 purple.)
2 antique silver, open bead caps
(6mm)
4 seed beads
Sequins
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transfer sheet and rhinestones ring
directions
1. Paint the inside of the ring bezel with
3 coats of paint, allowing each coat to
dry between applications. This gives
you a
nice opaque background.
note: Alternatively, paint the bezel with
23 different colors to achieve a more
mottled, multicolored background. Or,
leave some of the metal exposed in the
bezel so that it shows through the transfer
image.
2. Punch out the desired foral image
with the circle punch. Drop the
punched circle into a small bowl of
water for 3040 seconds. During this
time, the top portion of the transfer
will come away from the paper
backing. The transfer may (or may
not) curl in the water like a little
potato chip. No worries either way.
3. Remove the image from the water
and slide the top, flmy portion of the
transfer into the ring bezel. Discard
the paper backing.
4. Dab the image carefully, yet frmly,
with a dry paper towel, gently
pressing the flmy image into the
bezel. This removes any excess water
from the image, as well as any air
bubbles between the bezel and the
image.
5. Brush 3 coats of sealant over the
bezel, allowing the coats to dry
thoroughly between applications.
6. While the third coat of sealant
is still wet, use the tweezers
to drop fat-back rhinestones
onto desired areas of the image. Have
a straight pin handy in
case you need to gently prod
the rhinestones into just the
right spot.
note: The glass dome ring and the
image transfer ring can withstand a little
water, but its best not to wear them when
showering or washing your hands. The felt
bead ring should not be exposed to water
at all.
To make a truly eye-catching gift
presentation, incorporate some of the
same materials from your ring project
into coordinating gift boxes, gift wrap,
or tags.
nunndesign.com
MATERI ALS
Large, circle, antique silver
Acrylic paint (I used Lumiere

Citrine
Metallic.)
Paintbrush
Graphic oral images transfer sheet
(Nunn Design)
8
" circle punch
Small dish of water
Paper towels
Sealant (I used Nunn Design
sealant.)
Tweezers (I love Creative Crystal

Precision Rhinestone Tweezers.)
16 at-back rhinestone crystals,
2mm, in assorted colors (I used sky
blue, clear diamond, and ruby.)
Straight pin
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gifting pockets
RECYCLED JEAN POCKETS FOR SMALL TREASURES
BY Melony Bradley
Adapted from
GIFTS
Holiday 2011/2012
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Figure 1
I use a mixed-media approach for these
pockets that can easily be tailored to any
skill level. You may wish to hand dye
the pockets in lieu of painting them, or
machine sew your appliqus instead of
using fusible web and hand embroidery.
Whichever methods you choose, you will
be able to create several of these pockets
in the course of an evening.
directions
1. Cut the pockets from the back of the
jeans, and then cut off the pocket
backing. (Figure 1)
2. Use the 1" brush to randomly paint
portions of the pocket with the
metallic and glitter paints, letting
each painted section dry between
coats.
3. Cut your desired shape from the
metal with craft scissors or a
die-cut machine. (I cut a snowfake.)
(Figure 2)
4. Color the metal shape as desired and
allow it to dry. I dripped several drops
of white ink onto the snowfake to
color it, letting some of the metal
show through, and then dry brushed
the edges of the snowfake with
pearlescent blue.
note: I also added a rhinestone to the
center of the snowake.
5. Choose a wooden shape and paint it
with the metallic paint. When dry,
use a rub-on sentiment of choice and
add it to the wooden shape. Using a
hand drill, drill a small hole on each
side of the wood shape, left and right.
6. Following the manufacturers
instructions, fuse the fusible web to
the wool felt. Draw a shape(s) onto
the paper backing of the fusible web
and then cut along the pencil line.
(Figure 3)
MATERI ALS
Denim pockets
Scissors, fabric and craft
Metallic and glitter paints (I used
Lumiere
paints: pearlescent blue,

metallic silver, and Super Sparkle.)
Paintbrushes, " and 1"
Metal sheets (I used Creative Metal

sheets in silver.)
Ink, white (I use acid-free,
transparent inks. Jacquards Pinata
Inks work well.)
Sewing machine and thread
Embellishments: Flat-back
rhinestones, pebble beads, self-
adhesive gems, chandelier droplet,
etc.
Wood shapes (A 1"3" circle or
oval works well.)
Rub-on transfers
Hand drill and drill bit
Wool felt
Fusible web (I used Lite
Steam-a-Seam
.)
Iron and pressing surface
Pencil
Embroidery oss, black
Embroidery needle
Magic Mesh
Tacky glue (I like Aleenes
Liquid
Fusion Tacky Glue.)
Fabric marking pen
Heavy-duty hole punch
Wire, 20-gauge (I used black wire.)
Wire cutters
Pliers
optional
Die-cut machine with die (I used a
snowake shape.)
Script fabric, scraps
Ribbon scraps (I used
3
8" light blue
ribbon.)
i
recently started thinking about projects I could make from recycled jeans.
Maybe a tote bag from one of the legs, or what about a wrist cuff from the
waist line? Finally, it dawned on me to create a small pocket for gift giving. Its a
creative way to present small gifts such as gift cards and homemade candies.
Figure 2
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Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
note: I cut circles for my snowmen and
teardrop shapes for their noses. You could
cut simple trees or ornament shapes, or just
about any shape to t the occasion.
7. With the iron on medium heat, no
steam, iron the shapes onto the
pocket.
8. Thread the embroidery needle with
2 strands of embroidery foss, and
backstitch the edges of the felt
shapes. I edged the snowmen, their
noses, and the center of the script
fabric. (Figure 4)
9. Add the mesh square to the pocket,
and then adhere the wood shape over
the mesh with tacky glue.
10. Use embroidery foss to secure the
wood to the pocket by stitching
through the drilled holes.
11. Add embellishments like buttons or
eyes in the same manner.
12. Trace the pocket onto the felt with
the fabric marking pen. Cut out the
pocket backing, align it with the
denim pocket, and machine stitch
the pockets together with a straight
stitch, leaving the top of the pocket
unstitched.
13. Embellish the pocket as desired. I
used the foss to sew a chandelier
droplet to the bottom point of the
pocket and added script fabric with
self-adhesive gems along the bottom
edge. (Figure 5)
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Figure 6
14. Using the heavy-duty hole
punch, punch holes on the top
left and top right of the pocket.
Cut an 8" piece of black wire
with the wire cutters and insert
the wire into the punched holes,
bending the ends to secure.
(Figure 6)
15. Add any additional details and
the metal shapes to the pocket.
I used fabric fusion to adhere a
4" length of ribbon for a scarf,
and liquid fusion to adhere the
snowfake.
Now that you have completed your
pocket, fll it with goodies and hang it
on a neighbors front door for a special
holiday surprise, or place one at each
setting on your holiday table flled
with yummy treats as an extra special
favor.
mel-designs.typepad.com.
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festive fabric cards
BY Ro Bruhn
Adapted from
GIFTS
Holiday 2011/2012
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directions
1. Fold the cardstock in half and crease
the center seam with the bone folder.
The card now measures 4" 6".
2. Choose a selection of fabric scraps,
ribbons, and lace. Its nice to have a
few pieces in contrasting colors.
3. Cut or tear a piece of fabric for the
background. This can be plain or
patterned, and should be no larger
than 3" 5".
4. Cut or tear the sari ribbons, lace, and
other scraps of fabric into a variety of
sizes. I like to fray the edges on some
of the fabrics. Layer these pieces onto
the background fabric, overlapping
some of the pieces, until you have a
pleasing arrangement. This is a great
way to use up all of those precious
little pieces that you just cant throw
out. (Figure 1)
Figure 1
i
love textiles and have been making fabric and paper journals for some time
now. I always have lots of scraps left over from the journals, so I decided
to make some mini collages. The collages led to card making, and Ive been
making cards ever since. These cards make a great little gift as the receiver can
frame the card and have a lovely piece of art to hang.
MATERI ALS
Cardstock, 8" 6" (A5)
Bone folder or similar tool
Fabric scraps
Silk ribbons
Scraps of lace
Scissors
Straight pins
Needle and thread for hand sewing
Embroidery thread
Sequin waste, beads, sequins, and
buttons
optional
Sewing machine and thread
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Figure 2
5. Pin all of the pieces to the
background fabric, making sure the
pieces are held down securely. Stitch,
by hand or machine, to attach the
pieces to the background. (Figure 2)
tip: If youre using a sewing machine to
assemble your fabrics, use a combination
of straight and zigzag stitching to add
interest.
6. Embellish the fabrics with sequins,
sequin waste, beads and/or buttons
by hand stitching them to the fabrics,
and then machine or hand stitch the
fnished fabric piece to the front of
your cardstock. (Figure 3)
tip: Have a container next to you when
youre sewing, and put all of your fabric
scraps into it. No matter how small, these
pieces can be used in card making. The
odd shapes can really add interest to your
piece.
robruhn.blogspot.com.
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HAVE A
banner
holiday
BY Cate Coulacos Prato
Adapted from
GIFTS
Holiday 2010/2011
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Just a few months ago, I made the
simplest form of bunting for my
daughters graduation party. She loves
yellow, so I cut triangles out of all
the yellow fabrics I could fnd (with
a little green thrown in for interest),
sandwiched the ends inside double-wide
bias tape, and stitched them down. Easy-
peasy, and they made a huge impact
strung across the front of our porch and
around the buffet table. In fact, I left
them up all summer to lend a cheerful
note to our outdoor dcor.
To give you an idea of the variety of
celebratory banners you can make, we
asked four artists whose work intrigues
us to create a banner using these
directions:
Make a celebratory mixed-media banner
(not specifcally holiday, but festive).
Think of it as something you would
hang across a mantel, around a tree,
over an archway, etc. Make the banner
from whatever you like: fabric, paper,
embellishments, etc. It doesnt have to
be in traditional colors, nor do the fags
have to be triangular pennant shapes.
In other words: Do what you want.
We received a delightful array
of interpretations. Each fts the
requirements, but is as individual as
its maker. In the meantime, I made my
own Hanukkah banner as a gift for some
special friends.
banner basics
A banner really has only two main
components: the string
and the fags. From
there, its all creativity
and assembly.
ASK YOURSELF
WHO, WHAT,
WHERE, AND
WHEN. Whom
is it for? Whats the
occasion? Where is this
banner going to go?
When (at what time
of year) will it be used
most? The answers will
give you clues as to
colors, themes, motifs, and materials.
For my holiday banner, I chose to create
a Hanukkah garland that could be hung
on a mantel or over a window.
CHOOSE A DECORATI VE
THEME. Once you have the answers
to some of the practical considerations,
its time to look for inspiration. The
celebration itself will give you clues,
but it can be fun to pull out your stash
of papers, fabrics, and found objects
b
anners, bunting, agswhatever you call them, these garlands made from
fabric or paper and embellishments make any celebration more festive.
Triangular ags are traditional, but really, anything goes in terms of shape, size,
and materials.
cause for
celebration
Dont restrict your banner making to the holidays. Here
are some other occasions for a festive, handmade
banner:
New baby
Back to school
Graduation
New job
Reaching goal weight
Completing a marathon
Making the team
Wedding or
commitment ceremony
Birthday
Knight or fairy party
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for inspiration. I considered candle or
fame shapes for my Hanukkah banner
fags, but ultimately decided on a
dreidel shape and chose the traditional
colors of blue, silver, and white. I
gathered tissue papers and paints in
the theme colors and made fabric paper
with them. Then I cut out the dreidel
shapes using a homemade template.
FI ND THE RI GHT
COMBI NATI ON. Audition
different materials and images. If the
fags arent going to be uniform in color
or pattern, consider a unifying element
for each one. This could be a color, a
symbol, or some kind of embellishment.
I dug through my stash for cording and
trim in silver and blue and came up
with some braid and some shimmery
rickrack to trim the dreidel fags with.
The braid was a little too formal, but
the rickrack seemed just right.
fabric paper, simplified
directions
1. Tear your papers into pieces, ranging
from 1"3". Dont worry about the
shape or pattern.
2. Put your piece of muslin down on the
plastic sheet. Mix the glue and water
in a 1:1 ratio and saturate the muslin
with the mixture, using a sponge
brush.
3. Apply your papers randomly to the
muslin and immediately paint over
the tops of the papers with more of
the glue mixture. Overlap some of the
papers and leave some gaps, too.
4. While the muslin and paper are still
wet, apply paint or ink here and
there, if desired.
5. Allow it to dry completely (overnight).
When the fabric paper is dry, you
can stamp with ink or paint or just
start cutting and stitching.
I had never made fabric paper before, but it was easy and fun. The hardest part
was waiting for everything to dry. Overnight is best. This recipe is adapted from
mixed-media artist Beryl Taylors method. For details, visit clothpaperscissors.com
and click on Free Stuff>Making Fabric from Paper.
MATERI ALS
Colored and printed tissue, paper
napkins, and other lightweight,
patterned papers
Plastic to protect your work surface
Muslin
White glue or Mod Podge
Water
Sponge brush
optional
Paints and inks and rubber stamps
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PHYSI CS MATTERS. When
youre choosing your materials, keep
in mind weight and gravity. Make sure
your string is sturdy enough to hold the
fags if theyre made of heavy material
or intensely embellished, otherwise
they may twist on the string, or even
fall off. Originally, I was going to attach
the dreidel fags to the string with a
silver clip that would resemble the
spinner part of the top. I wanted to
be able to add the fags to the banner
each night of the festival the same
way the menorah is lit each night. But
the clips were too heavy, and the fags
kept fipping. Instead, I made a loop
of rickrack on top of each fag as the
spinner. Each night, another dreidel
can be hung on the silver rope.
Once you start making banners, it can
be hard to stop, especially when you
start to consider all the possibilities.
The banners shown here give you a
glimpse of the ideas for colors, shapes,
and embellishment.
cprato@interweave.com
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happy holiday banner
blessings
by Holly Stinnett
hollylovesart.blogspot.com
The ladies are printed on fabric and sewn onto larger
fabric pieces (8" 6"). The ags are lightly stuffed with
Fiberl
(a signature of mine). I like the look of stuffed

fabric images. I adhered hand-sewn yo-yos, buttons,
crystals, lace, vintage Christmas bobbles, etc., to the
fabric pieces, as well as letters that spell out the word
Blessings. I backed the banner ags with coordinating
vintage-looking pink cardstock so the banner looks
pretty from all angles.
black &
white balls
by Brenda Brink
Bbrink5@hotmail.com
I have oodles of black-and-white fabrics
and wanted to try fusing them. All I had
to do was add some silverso festive!
snowfakes
by Kim Geiser
persimmonsgal54220.blogspot.com
When I started gathering the supplies to make this
banner I found these little crocheted owers that
reminded me of snowakes. I used blue denim and
several shades of orange fabric, and I added the
snowakes in between the ags. I love making these.
I keep thinking of parties I have coming uplike my
sisters bowling alley weddinghmm.
vintage celebration
by Deb Taylor
diddebdoit.blogspot.com
I piled up my vintage linens and thrifted clothing and
just started cutting and sewing. I feel like each banner
section is a mini quilt, and because the linen is so owy,
it dances in the wind or under a ceiling fan. If you use
the pocket of an apron or a mans shirt, you
can tuck a secret message inside.
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paints: pearlescent blue,

(a signature of mine). I like the look of stuffed

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