Materials:
lampshade
canvas blotter pad
vintage handkerchiefs
white household glue
white shellac
denatured alcohol
foam brushes
decorative trim
hot glue gun/glue
lady's glove
cotton balls
small bottle
flower frog
teacup
spray bottle
pencil
Steps:
Desk Blotter
- Cut the corner off of some handkerchiefs.
- Mix equal parts glue with warm water to make a milky decoupage paste.
- Brush some paste on the edge of the blotter and place a handkerchief piece on top. Saturate the fabric with more of the mixture and fold the edge over to the back . Repeat until satisfied with border design.
- Arrange trim along the edges as desired and glue each end to the back so letters and notes can be tucked underneath. Let dry overnight.
Lampshade
- Repeat decoupage process as above with handkerchiefs.
- Glue trim around the edges as a finishing touch.
Glove Letter Holder
- Tightly stuff the glove with cotton balls (use a pencil to push them into the fingers).
- Dip glove into the decoupage paste until saturated. Wring excess out and place a small bottle or container into the glove to keep the end open.Lay it flat until dry, and then stand it up to hold letters between the fingers.
Pencil Holder
- Add a decorative handkerchief corner to a teacup as above.
- Hot-glue a flower frog inside the cup to use as a pencil holder.
Fixative
- Mix equal parts shellac and alcohol in a spray bottle.
- Once all accessories are dry, spray them for protection.
Resources Home Made: 200 Creative Concoctions and Practical Potions for Crafts
by Alexa Lett (ISBN: 0399526978)
Perigee, 2001
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The full title is
Home Made: 200 Creative Concoctions and Practical Potions for Crafts, Beauty Aids, Household Products, and Gifts from Your Kitchen.
Guests Alexa Lett
Craft Expert, Harmony, Inc.
PO Box 28267
Chattanooga, TN 37421
Phone: 423-894-4720
E-mail:
Alexalett@aol.com
Website:
www.alexalett.com
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