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TECHNIQUE CRAFTS 🌸 -USING A GRID:The traditional method of enlargement involves using a grid. To begin use low-tack masking tape to secure tracing paper over the original design. Draw a square or rectangle ontothe tracing paper, enclosing the image, use a ruler to divide up the square or rectangle into rows of equally spaced vertical… Continue reading How to applying motifs

TECHNIQUE CRAFTS 🌸 Place the ink-pad onto vellum using the direct to paper method and then apply the ink in a circular motionrepeat the technique using a second colour of link if desiredlightly spritz the vellum with the rubbing alcool (place a heavy item at each corner of the vellum to keep it flat while… Continue reading Colouring vellum

TIPS TO SEWING 🌸 If you'd rather not use your machine for this projectback stitch is a clean and neat way to embroider the bike detailssecure the thread on the wrong side of the fabric and bring the needlethrough to the surface to start the first stitchmove a stitch length backwards along the sewing linetake… Continue reading Sew by hand

TECHNIQUE CRAFTS 🌸 ceramic paintsspray paintsdie-cutter of flowers and leaves Wash a plate and cup (of porcelain) in warm soapy water, then dry.Tape a flower stencil on the saucer as before, then fill with pink.Repeat to create a scattering of daisies across the surface, leaving plenty of space for the others colours.Fill the gaps between… Continue reading Paint ceramic

TECHNIQUE CRAFTS 🎨✨ Drag a paint marker across cork paper.Repeat for a more opaque coverage.Run a different coloured marker across bubble wrap and press onto card.Use a paint marker to edge a fancy die-cut frame.Store your markers horizontally, otherwise the paint will collect and clog the valve.Scribble a marker on a non-porous surface.Use a damp… Continue reading Pain effects with acrylic pens

TECHNIQUE CRAFTS 🎨✨ Secure the thread and bring the needle to the surface at the position of the button, then bring it through the button from the back.Take the needle down through the other hole and through the fabric leaving a small gap between the button and the fabric.Repeat the above to work a few… Continue reading How sew buttons

TECHNIQUE CRAFTS 🌸 Fold a sheet of white paper and trim to create and A6 portrait insert.Open out and design your border (scallop or other) along the left and right edges in black ink, taking care not go too near the edge of the paper.Use a scissor to cut around the scallop edges, making sure… Continue reading How do border punches

TECNIQUE CRAFTS 🎨✨ HOW TO SHRINK THE PLASTIC? Pre heat and oven 170*C and place the "shrink" plastic items on a baking tray lined with parchment or baking paper.Put into the oven and watch as it curls up them magically shrines.This takes just a a few seconds, remove from the oven and intermediately flatten with… Continue reading How to Shrink

BRICOLAGE 🎨✨ paving slabsmosaic tilesPVA adhesivequick - mix cementready - mix frout Draw your design to size on a piece of white paper,cover with netting and draw over the design with a permanent marker pen,remove the paper from the underneath the net and replace with clear plastic or grease proof paper,this will prevent the tiles… Continue reading Roman paving stone

TECNICA 🌸👇 Para deshidratar la fruta se necesita una inversión de tiempo de alrededor de 10 días, si es que lo secamos al aire libre. Para comenzar, cortamos las frutas en rebanadas finas, de aproximadamente 1 milímetro de ancho, y las colocamos en una bandeja refractaria, o sobre una base con papel aluminio.Debemos tener en… Continue reading Frutas Secas y Aromaticas