Saturday, March 14, 2009

Craft-A-How-To Contest 4th Quarter 2007 Winners

Now, here are the winning entries of our Craft-A-How-To contest for the 4th Quarter 2007 period.

Craft-A-How-To Contest

For complete mechanics, click here.

4th Quarter 2007 Winners


1st Place

Title: Jazzy Dance Attire
Created by: Miranda Longoria
Las Vegas, NV 89044
Jazzy Dance Attire

I have seen this type of shirt at several boutiques’ and they were outrageously overpriced! Creating a fancy, elegant shirt for any budget is very simple.

Jazzy shirt with beaded trimmings
Materials needed:
Directions:
  1. Measure edge of shirt where you want to place your trimming.
  2. Cut trim (IR1988PR) to correct length. Make sure to have an additional inch allowance.
  3. Lay shirt flat.
  4. Hand sew (or use a sewing machine) the beaded trim along the edge of shirt.
  5. Cut the excess trimming.

2nd Place

Title: Let There Be Peace
Created by: Jane Noriega
West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Let There Be Peace

Express yourself with a simple assemblage of die-cut words and appliqués!

Die-cut word decorated with appliques
Materials Needed:
Directions:
  1. On a paper, sketch your design to layout how you want the final project to look like.
  2. Sketch your layout on the die cut word.
  3. Paint the die-cut word and leave to dry.
  4. Glue the appliques to their respective positions.

3rd Place

Title: Designer Tote Bag
Created by: Margaret Strasser
Lincoln, NE 68501

Designer Tote Bag

Show your unique and creative side by choosing an old or new bag you would like to embellish. This particular bag I have had for years collecting dust. I decided to get creative and bring this bag back to "life"!

Photo Frame with Christmas trims & appliques.
Materials Needed:
Directions:
  1. On the bag, hand-sew the motifs or appliques in position.
  2. Sew eyelash trim around the edge of the opening of the bag.
  3. Cut excess trim.
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