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"… masquerade as pretty presents. Sparkling versions of a holiday tree disguise bottles of cider or wine in one fell swoop. Use pinking shears to cut three 17-x-17-x-8-inch triangles from felt, glue together the edges (leaving the bottom open), and …"
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… Pattern tracing material Sewing scissors Pinking shears Polyester sewing thread Marking … the tan felt. 3. Use your pinking shears to pink around the outside … the letters out with your pinking shears and stitch down 1/4" from …
Sharp scissor blades are vital to accurate cutting, but keeping them sharp is difficult because each use dulls the metal slightly. Cutting paper and plastic speeds the dulling process, so invest in a second pair for those materials and reserve your best scissors for fabric.
Decorate Christmas Stockings with Felt Peppermint Candies
… sewing thread Fabrics glue Scissors ; pinking shears Trace or copy patterns. Cut … background felt color using pinking shears . For each stocking, cut … top edge of stocking. With pinking shears , cut piece of background …
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… the bottom give the decoration more appeal. Turn inexpensive gold sewing trim into something spectacular with this idea. Pinking shears offer definition to the felt bands behind a simple row of metallic gold rickrack. This simple shape takes on new definition …
Crafty Centerpiece and Tabletop Ideas
… pieces of fabric stitched together. Using pinking shears or other decorative-edge scissors , cut one 4-1/2-inch circle from cotton … a tag from card stock, pink one edge with pinking shears , and tie onto the bucket handle with ribbon …
Scrapbook Layouts with Decorative Edges
… paper with decorative-edge scissors , then placed the pieces in … sides with decorative-edge scissors . She pulled a few threads … own template with decorative scissors and cardstock.) To get the … pieces decorative flair with pinking shears . Draw freehand or use a template …
10 Ways to Prep for the Holidays
… simmering. Place star anise, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and orange peel in empty tea bags. Trim the tops of the bags with pinking shears , then tie them closed. Place in boxes dotted with paper snowflakes. Santa doesn't care if they're homemade or store …
Fresh Christmas Decorating Ideas
… store to purchase gorgeous art papers. We made a template using a star-shape cookie cutter, then cut the paper using pinking shears . If your paper is lightweight, glue it to card stock first so the ornaments hold their shape. A simple punch through …
… surfaces from drips and rings. Cut a rectangle of felt with pinking shears . Fold it in half and stitch or glue the sides together … shapes from felt. Cut out circles, trimming the edges with pinking shears . Sew circles to a mitten shape and add buttons to the circles …
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