Here are the new winning entries of our quarterly Craft-A-How-To contest (4th Quarter 2008)! All the entries are really beautiful, including the other entries that did not make it to the top three. We thank everyone who shared their creations with us. We hope you send more!
1st Place
Title: "Angel Grace"
Created by: Shaaron Chambers
San Diego, CA 92104
Angel Fringe Doll
Supplies Needed:
- Ceramic doll head with arms (Example is a 3” head from top to bottom)
- 2 pcs. 12” pipe cleaners any color
- 2 strips of thin batting – 1 pc. 5”x1 ½” & 1 pc. 3”x 1 ½”
- Rayon Chainette fringe - approximately 20“ (Example shows one color in 6” depth and the other is 9” in depth)
- Beaded fringe - approximately 3 ½” or do your own (See Beaded Fringe for Clothing Tutorial on this site)
- Scraps of matching or coordinating ribbon, decorative trims, lace or fabric
- Feather wings
- Suction cup with a hook attached
- Aleene’s Quick Dry Tacky Glue
- Aleene’s Clear Gel Tacky Glue
- Fray Check by Dritz
- ¼” diameter dowel x 4" in length
- Scissors
Instructions:
- Wind 2 pipe cleaners around each other to make them stronger.
- Bend the pipe cleaners in the middle and push this section into the head cavity bending the arms out to the sides. This will give you an idea of the area to be wrapped with the batting.
- Take the 3”x1 ½” strip of batting and glue (Quick Dry Tacky) around the bent middle of the pipe cleaners. When slightly dry, glue (Clear Gel Tacky) this area inside the head cavity pushing it all the way up inside the head. Set this aside to dry.
- The 4”x¼” dowel will hold the fringe for the dress. Lay out the length of fringe to be use and place a line of glue (Quick Dry Tacky) along the top of the fringe. Note: A large head such as the example will take approximately a 20” length of fringe. In this example I am using two different colors and depth of fringe; one is a 6” fringe and the other is a 9” fringe for a different effect, gluing them together first. Since there are two layers of fringe in this example, it will be thicker around the dowel and therefore needing less fringe. You will now wind the fringe in an upward spiral from about ¾” from the bottom of the dowel slightly overlapping fringe top as you go. Ending with 2” of dowel left for insertion into the head cavity. Set this aside to dry for several hours.
- Bend excess pipe cleaner for the arms up towards the upper arms. Leave just enough for the upper arms after placing the hand sections on the end of the bent pipe cleaners. For this example I left approximately 1 ½” of upper arm area after gluing (Clear Gel Tacky) on the hands. Let this dry.
- Beaded fringe can now be added to the dress section. Refer to the Beaded Fringe for Clothing Tutorial on this site if doing your own beaded fringe or use purchased beaded fringe in a depth that appeals to you. You will need enough beaded fringe to go around the upper dress once. Usually this will be about 3 ½”. The example shows doing my own fringe in coordinating colors.
- Take other strip of batting and wrap upper arm area 1 ½ times. Cut and glue (Quick Dry Tacky) in place. Use remaining half on the other arm. This will give body to the upper arms.
- After all parts have dried, place a large amount of glue (Clear Gel Tacky) in the head cavity. Now insert the remaining exposed dowel with the fringe inside the head all the way inside. Being careful not to push too hard and therefore breaking the bisque head. You may need to pinch the top of the fringe somewhat to make it fit just inside the bodice area. The top of the fringe should now be hidden. Let dry for several hours.
- For this example I am using a scrape piece of wide satin ribbon for the sleeves and bodice. Cut 2 pieces the length of the arms or shorter if desired plus ½” for the hem and approximately 1 ½ to 4 times the circumference of the upper arm area for gathering. The example shows 4 times. Hem bottom of sleeve with a narrow hem. At this time a trim can be added as I have done in the example stitching it on when doing the hem. With right sides together stitch the underarm seam. Turn right side out and finger press the seam.
- Hand-stitch a small running stitch along the top of the sleeve for gathering. Leave the needle attached for gathering and securing later. Now thread another needle and do a similar running stitch along the bottom of the sleeve. Place the sleeve on one arm making sure the seam stays facing down. Pull the upper thread until very tight around arm. Hold in place while you run a tacking stitch and knot. Do a couple knots to secure. Now gather the bottom the same. Do other sleeve.
- Bodice is done with bits of lace, ribbon, small appliqués or fabric. Cut small pieces and glue (Quick Dry Tacky) to cover bodice. Example shows satin ribbon underneath an ornate trim. Being sure to cover the upper gathering of the sleeves.
- Glue (Clear Gel Tacky) a small piece of cording or very narrow ribbon to the head for hanging. After this has dried completely, using the same glue, run a decorative trim around the head making sure the cord ends are covered with the trim.
- Glue (Clear Gel Tacky) the wings of appropriate size to the back. Let dry for 24 to 48 hours before hanging with a suction cup containing a hook. Hang from any glass or mirrored surface and out of direct sunlight.
Resources:
- Heads - wingsofangels.com; mangelsens2.com
- Fringe - atreasurenest.com
- Beaded Fringe - miltondecoratorfabrics.com; wholesaletrims.com; fine fabric stores; Wal-Mart
- Wings - wingsofangels.com; mangelsens2.com
- Suction Cup with hook - Hardware stores; Wal-Mart
- Glue - Wal-Mart; Michaels
- Fray Check - Wal-Mart
- Dowel - Wal-Mart; Home Centers; Hardware stores
2nd Place
Title: "Feather Headband"
Created by: Bluma Stein
Lakewood, NJ 08701
It’s soooo pretty and so so easy. I made them for so many of my friends!!!
Materials:
- Feathers from ATreasureNest
- Thin Headband
- Gem Stone
Instructions:
- Using any glue, fastener or needle and thread, attach the three small feathers to the bottom corner of the large one in a fan shape.
- Attach gem stone to cover the ends of the small feathers.
- This is how it would look like - side view and bottom view.
3rd Place
Title: "Holiday Hair Bow"
Created by: Amy Ferris
Wilmington, DE 19803
Materials:
- Assorted christmas ribbon
- Ponytail holder
- Poinsettia applique - #SM996XS
Here are the directions:
- Gather assorted christmas ribbon, make assorted bow loops as in photos, tack loops with stitches (or hot glue gun).
- Sew ponytail holder on bottom bow.
- Sew bows one on top of another.
- Place applique in center. Carefully sew applique on to bow.
- Wear and enjoy!
Lots of options here - halloween, easter. Thank you, I love your products, and can't wait to make more!
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