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August 14th, 2007

memory boxes and embroidered butterflies

Here’s how I’m using my embroidered panel of silk:

I pressed the raw edges to the wrong side, to make a strip 3.5 inches wide. I glued it onto a large cardboard hatbox I painted (and will stamp, using the same butterfly stamps) I wanted to secure the lid in place, so I […]

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August 10th, 2007

rubber stamps and embroidery?

Did you know that the rubber stamp & scrapbooking aisles at your local craft store can hold all sorts of treasures for embroidery & fiber people?
I’m making a memory box and wanted to have a ribbon wrapped around it.  I’ve got some luscious chocolate-brown dupioni silk that’s the perfect color.  But, it’s a little plain […]

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