Wallpaper Wonders
Carol Duvall Show : Episode CDS-314 -- More Projects » By Carol Duvall
Small gift wrap - Small packages look best using a small print paper, or no design at all.
- Book covers (figure A) -Cut paper 2" wider and 6" longer than your book. Place the paper sample wrong side up. Fold the top edge of the paper down 1" and the bottom edge up 1". Place book in the middle and wrap with the paper, folding the extra 3" at each end over the edge of the cover to the inside.
- Picture frames - Some patterns have designs with ovals, circles or rectangles. When the center is cut out, you've got a great frame for a picture. Make a photo card by covering a handmade or commercial card with a strip of the paper, attaching it so the cut-out is centered on the card front. Glue wallpaper piece on card and let dry. Cut out the area outlined by the wallpaper opening. Add envelope corners to the inside cover of the card to hold that special picture in place without having to permanently affix the photo.
- Envelopes, etc. - Many wallpapers have small repeat patterns - like the chairs, birdhouses and angels that were displayed - that can be cut out and glued to cards to make stationery, gift tags, etc. Envelopes can be made from matching or coordinating wallpaper samples. Just open a commercial envelope to use as a pattern, trace around it on the back side of your wallpaper, and cut it out. Cut a piece of cardboard slightly larger than your card and wrap it with waxed paper or plastic wrap. Place the wrapped cardboard on the envelope shape and fold envelope around it. With this technique, the straight lines are easier to fold, and the waxed paper prevents glue from getting on the inside when you glue the envelope together. Cover the flap with double-stick tape or glue at the time of mailing or coat it with two applications of a mixture of one part white vinegar to two parts white glue. When ready to mail, simply seal the envelope as you would any commercial kind.
- Place mats (figure B) - Make a "quilted" placemat by cutting a piece of cardboard and a piece of paper to size. Draw a quilt design on the paper and cut out the shapes. Use them as pattern pieces for cutting your wallpaper. Attach the wallpaper pieces to the cardboard withwhite glue, spray adhesive or Stick 'n' Hold adhesive backed paper. Cover everything with clear Contact Paper or acrylic coating, such as Mod Podge, to seal.
- Pillows (figure C) - These can be made like the place mats by using fabric swatches found in a sample book. Use a pre-made pillow slipcover and cut a piece of paper the same size to make your pattern pieces. These can then be attached to the pillow cover with Heat 'n Bond or any other fusible webbing and the "stitching" can be done with dimensional fabric paint. Real stitched pillows can be made the same way except that a sewing machine is used instead of fusible webbing.
Resources Mod Podge adhesive/sealer (Model #: CS11201- Gloss, CS11301- Matte)
Mod Podge can be used as a glue and a sealant. It is an all-in-one sealer glue and finish--gloss and matte finish. Sizes range from four ounces to one gallon.
Plaid Enterprises Inc.
Website:
www.plaidonline.com
dimensional fabric paint - Tulip
Duncan Enterprises
Website:
www.duncancrafts.com
Heat 'N' Bond fusible webbing
double-sided, iron-on adhesive
Therm O Web
Website:
www.thermoweb.com
adhesive sheets - Instant Stick & Hold -- discontinued
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