Thursday, March 14, 2013

Spring Infused Gift

I love to create small delightful gifts of gratitude. I've always agreed with the phrase "It's the thought that counts." Truly the thought does count and with just a drop of creativity you can create something meaningful.



Mini Framed Pincushion:
- Select a small frame with a 2x2 or 2x3 inch opening. Remove the glass from the frame, if it's included.
- Using hot glue, attach a fabric swatch from the Vanilla Sunshine Collection to the inside of the frame.
- Cut a 2x5 inch strip of quilters batting and fold over to create a 2x2.5 inch rectangle. Place it behind the fabric.
- Cut a piece of cereal board or chipboard to fit snugly to the back of the frame. Hot glue this piece to secure the batting.
- Dress up the frame with lace trim from the Mia Bella Collection and indigo bakers twine.


Rosette Hat Pin:
- Cut out one rosette from the Mia Bella trim. Slip on to the hat pin.
- Tie a ribbon at the base of the rosette to help secure it in place.



Bluebird Card:
- Cut glitter paper from the Vanilla Sunshine Companion Set in half. Fold in half and score to create a 3x3 inch card.
- Cut a 3 inch strip from a Vanilla Sunshine scalloped border ad glue to card about a 1/2 inch from the base.
- Wrap the traditional blue washi tape around the the card overlapping the border.
- Add a umbrella page element sticker as the focal point.

Join us tomorrow to continue the S.E.I. Giveaway and a party table project!

Kristy


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18 comments:

  1. I have to say the papers in Vanilla Sunshine are fabulous to work with!

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  2. I just love umbrellas! Of course I live in Seattle.

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  3. Bluebird Card is such a cute little thing1

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  4. Enjoying all the lovely projects on the blog.
    Carla from Utah

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  5. Love the idea of a frame pincushion! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  6. I just love the peach and pretty blue together. I have never used that combo before, but will try it because it's just so pretty. It's like a poppy against the blue sky.

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  7. I have the Vanilla Sunshine collection. It's nice to see you use it!eeLuxpe 11931

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  8. This set of projects is just fantastic!! I love the colors and soft look of everything. :)

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  9. Just gorgeous-this collection is so lovely.All of the projects I've let me know I have to get thisone.

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  10. A frame and a pincushion - great combo!

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  11. Love the the colors in your project.

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  12. Love, love, love the Framed Pin Cushion. Not only is this a practical gift for a sewer but a beautiful showpiece not to be stored away.

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  13. Such a sweet gift idea. Love these papers!

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