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{Bewitched Cone}

September 30, 2011

As seen on the Paper Whimsy Inspire Blog…

The whisper of October’s falling leaves, crisp air, and colorful pumpkins everywhere…this “Bewitched Cone” is an enchanting project sure to get you in the Halloween spirit.

Supplies:
Single30b PNG
Backgrounds 02 PNG
Rusty Bell Garland
Studio Cloth
Kraft Shed
Rustic Folk Star
Rustic Pins
Black Ball Trim or lace
Black Ribbon
Black Craft Paint
Tacky Glue
Cheesecloth
Silver Sparkle

Technique:
(1) Trace large circle (I used a dinner plate) on to Studio Cloth. Cut out and cover with black craft paint. Once dry, flip and cover areas that will peek out when it is rolled into a cone.

(2) Roll circle into a cone shape. Glue areas where the cone meets and clamp to dry with clothespins or book binding clips.

(3) When cone is dry, add black lace around top edge. This can be done with a needle and thread or hot glue gun.

(4) Cut black ribbon for handle hanger and black ribbon streamers for front. Tack on with a few stitches.

(5) Print Single30b PNG (isn’t she spooky?) on to matte card stock photo paper. Cut out a piece of chipboard to match photo dimensions and collage image using Perfect Paper Adhesive or Matte Gel Medium. Set aside to dry.

(6) Coat Rustic Folk Stars with Perfect Paper Adhesive and dust with a coat of silver glitter. Glue star to center front of cone, and glue two of the stars to bamboo skewers. Tie black ribbon underneath.

(7) Print script from Backgrounds 02 PNG and roll. Attach a staple in back to secure.

(8) Cut and tea stain two pieces of cheese cloth (approximately 4.5 inches by 10 inches each). Set aside to dry.

(9) Stuff cone with kraft shred. Add photo, rolled script tube, tuck cheesecloth in front and back of cone, silver stars, and straw flowers.

(10) Dust the cone with black glitter in certain areas using tacky glue.

(11) Wrap rusty bell garland around the base of the cone. You may need to glue it at the back to hold the bells in place.

This cone will make a charming accent to your home, office, studio or to give as a gift this Halloween season. I would love to see your “Bewitched Cone” project. Can you share it with me by placing a link on the Paper Whimsy Inspire Blog?

{A Wee Giveaway}

May 13, 2011

This little shabby fabric cone I will be giving away. It was featured in Somerset Memories Spring 2011 Issue.

I feel so blessed to know all of you who follow my blog and come to visit it. It is time for me to share some art with you!

The only thing you need to do is post a comment below to be entered in the giveaway. Make sure there is a way I can contact you. If you don’t have a blog – please leave your email.

*ETA – You can also leave a comment on Sugar Lump Studios Facebook page! :)

I will accept posts through May 20th, 2011.

{Somerset Studio Spring 2011}

March 22, 2011

I was thrilled to receive the new issue of “Somerset Memories” over the weekend. It has been a very long time since I submitted anything to the magazines, and last summer two of my fabric collages were accepted for print.

The article is on pages 85 – 87 of this issue:

This fabric collage features my Grandparent’s (maternal) Orla Ford and Jessie Simms (later Ford) when they attended a one room school house in Redford, Michigan. My Great-Uncle William Simms and Great-Aunt Florence Simms are also among the class.

This collage is one of my favorite photos from my cabinet card collection. She is not a relative…just love her sweet face. Her name is Cora Zell and she was from Michigan. I found her at the local Antique’s Mall a few years back and wanted to make a piece using her.

I also have a fabric cone that was featured on page 73:

Thank you Somerset! :)

{Shabby Christmas Cone}

October 25, 2010

I really love organic batting right now. I used to sew all the time when my children were young and lately I can’t get enough of a sewing machine and hand sewing. I have always wanted to create a Victorian cone and decided over the weekend to make one using organic batting. The hardest part was coming up with a proto-type because I didn’t use a pattern.

I added vintage lace along the edge (hand stitched) with old buttons and a bit of seam binding ribbon. Inside pages from an old Psalter Hymnal were added, more antique lace, a Paper Whimsy image that was adhered to chipboard (sparkled edges and silver photo corners) and a bunch of cream flowers. I also added crystal from an old chandelier. I had so much fun making this cone my hope is to create more…on a smaller scale….perhaps for my corner Christmas tree?!

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