Summercrafter

The original design I saw was  made with fabric, cushioned with batting in the back with that "fluffy indented look" where the tacs were. But I wanted to make a *short cut version for the classroom and the photo ornaments of the kids would slide right behind the ribbon. but  1) It wasn't finished until Christmas Eve (too late to for classroom purposes) and  2) No ornaments made or pictures developed either.  Total size about 2 ft. tall. Short cut version involves: Foam Board (any size) Assorted christmas patterned paper (I used $1.00 pack of patterned christmas paper from Joann's) Exacto knife or sharp blade to cut foam board Modge Podge ribbon tacks hot glue Scissors only to cut ribbon!!! How to: 1. Draw a Christmas tree shape on board or a giant triangle!!  2. Cut traced shape with exacto knife 2. Paint some Modge Podge on a small part of the board 3. R...

Confessions of a Fabric-o-holic: I collect Mary Engelbreit fabric but I don't want to cut it.  I just want to look at it, stacked neatly in my beautiful craft corner. I need a really GREAT idea to be worthy of this much treasured material! Wal-mart used to carry ME fabric until they got rid of their fabric section, it was by Cranston Village . I would go weekly and buy a few yards, even if I already had it.  They do not sell any of her fabric in my neck of the woods anymore, I have to look online for fabric stores that carry her line. Moda fabrics used to make it, I acquired much of her collection through this shop , they have great pre-cut fabrics and a Christmas section. I made this mini ribbon board with left over Mary Engelbreit fabric (Attitude Girls) and a piece of  foam board for another ME fan. This was done under 30 minutes, and look how cute!  Materials: Foam board (3 x 1...