Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Congratulations to our new Craft-A-How-To winners!

Here are the recent winners of our Craft-A-How-To Contest. It's truly amazing how they transform trimmings, fringes, and appliques into beautiful elements of these simple yet elegant creations!

Craft-A-How-To Contest 1st Quarter 2009 Winners


1st Place

Title: "A Long Distance Veil"
Created by: Jackie Denison
East Haddam, CT 06423

I made this veil for a co-worker of my sister, who lives in Florida.

CraftHowTo_Entry_BridalVeil

Materials:

1 yard of white illusion or shimmer tulle
9 yards Diamond Lace Trim (L2302WH)
1 pair white Bridal Bouquet Swirl Lace Appliqué (L2737WH)
1 pair white Bridal Daisy Lace Appliqué (L2703WH)
1 metal 3” clip barrette
1/3 yard white satin ribbon ¼” wide
White thread (sewing machine and hand sewing)
Hot glue gun

Scissors, rotary cutter, razor knife

To view how-to instructions, click here.




2nd Place

Title: "Funky Trim Bracelet"
Created by: Nyla Grace
Tampa, Fl 34292

A bracelet using 3 different trimmings and fringes.

CraftHowTo_Entry_FringeBracelet

Materials:
10” Elastic strings – 2 pieces
1.5” Safety pins – 36 pieces
IR1824FS - Sequin Beaded Trim / Fuchsia – 1 yard IR1830FS - Tusk Sequin Fringe / Fuchsia – 1 yard
IR1978FSM - Crystal Fringe / Fuchsia Multi – 1 yard

To view how-to instructions, click here.



3rd Place

Title: "Lace Wedding Money Box"
Created by: Carol Jaworski
Amsterdam, NY 12010

A wedding money box with lace and appliques.

CraftHowTo_Entry_Wedding Money Box

Materials:

1 wooden treasure box
White lace
Bridal appliques – BA6492WH (Leaf with Pearl Dangles), BA6508WH (Rose with Pearl Edging), BA6498WH (Entwined Hearts Bridal Applique), LB5602WH (Lace Bouquet Jane Applique.)
Lace and pearl trim
Glue gun

To view how-to instructions, click here.