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"… onto card stock. She finished the program with a raffia tie. Budget Saver: Drawing, painting, or designing … decor, Laura made these simple pew bows out of raffia . She gathered the raffia then tied them together with a single piece of raffia …"
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… copper wire Green paper twist Natural raffia Dried natural everlastings 1. Roll out … center of the bow. Hot-glue natural raffia and dried everlastings to the arrangement. Attach a wire or raffia hanging loop. Attach the leaves to copper …
Plain white napkins take on a fresh, fall look when wrapped in leaf-motif napkin holders. Mold clay into small beads, and decorate them with a leaf design. Add a finishing touch with ribbon or raffia .
Rug Projects for Fun Underfoot
Add a ruffle of raffia to enliven (and lengthen) a checkerboard … of the rug. 3. Make the tassels. Loop raffia 15 times around a 7-inch length of cardboard. Slip a 10-inch length of raffia under and around the folded raffia at one …
… Look for a similar pattern or color family and substitute. If a layout uses jute or string but you don’t have any, try raffia or fibers. Employ torn paper for a fabric’s frayed edge. Substitute clip art for rubber-stamped images and vice versa …
Share Photos : Family & Friends:Wisdom - chipboard close up
Using crackle finish on chipboard for fall LOs is easily my favorite technique. Raffia is often found as well- reminds me of the crackle of leaves.
Share Photos : Scrap Challenges:All about me!
… favorite colors are on this page, blue, yellow, green, and pink. I just love how this turned out. I used flocking and jewels on the little crown at the top right corner. Raffia was used across the page to give it texture and dimension.
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… Sometimes simple is best. A spray of raffia is topped with a few dried flowers and … that can later be changed to green or raffia for Thanksgiving. Leaf wreaths are sold … look. Gourds with necks were tied with raffia knots and attached to a vine wreath …
Irish-Inspired St. Patrick's Day Decor
… them to create Irish-flavored surroundings. Rough twine, raffia , cording, or ribbon makes an appropriately rustic napkin ring … leaves? Try a green satin or grosgrain ribbon or a length of raffia to tie up each napkin. This soft carpet of baby's tears is …
… coordinating scrapbook papers for a lovely effect. Here, we filled a compote with tiny packages trimmed with colorful purple raffia and seashells. Hand out the packages to your guests at the end of the evening. Give packages an old-fashioned simplicity …
Easy Thanksgiving Cards and Table Decorations
… by wrapping it in festive fall paper. Adorn the candle with raffia and a leaf die-cut to finish the look. (Never leave a lit … Autumn Words; Reminisce, Autumn Day Shimmer. Ribbon, Misc. Raffia . Tools, Fiskars, Shape Template Circle. Candle, Chesapeake …
… chandelier by hanging pretty ornaments from each arm. Red-satin ribbons and clear decorations have a rich, traditional feel. Try raffia and country ornaments for a more casual setting. Or for a more contemporary look, go for metallic cording with silver or gold …
Real Weddings: A Twist on Country Chic
… theme of their wedding, Jordan and AJ's caterer wrapped the silverware in chocolate and ivory napkins. They tied them with raffia and placed them in a picnic basket for guests to grab as they walked through the buffet. With 35 tables to decorate (for 350 …
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