Hi there! It's Suzanne today sneaking in a giftwrapping project to share with you. It was supposed to be posted on the weekend, but some other things got in the way.....
I've been wanting to try die cutting fabric with the
A Way With Words dies. Robyn has done some experimenting with fusible interfacing and while I'm thinking of it, we must discuss it further! I was talking to my friend Jacoline about it and she said why not just use double-sided tape? Well. Duh, yeah. Brilliant thinking!
This project was quick and easy, so I won't write step by step instructions. I simply cut a piece of Clear Double Sided Adhesive (Elizabeth Craft Designs) large enough for the die. I peeled the release paper off one side and smoothed on some burgundy silk that I'd had for years. It has a natural crinkle in it. Don't choose a fabric like that - but it did work out okay.
Diecut the fabric. Now the tricky part. Peel the release paper off the back of the fabric Merry Christmas. It comes off fine, but there is not a lot of stiffness there, so peel from one side and adhere it to the gift bag as you roll off the release paper.
And Wow! It worked!
Keep in mind it won't hold up to washing, as it would if you used fusible web. But this technique took no time at all. I didn't have to get out an iron and fuss with that - AND the final product looks sweet!
The little canvas bag comes from Canvas Corp, the tiny bells and pine cones are Stampin' Up (from my friend Jacoline), the ribbon is hand dyed with Aged Mahogany Distress Ink and well, the cinnamon stick comes from the grocery store!
Go ahead - wrap it up! Merry Christmas!
Thanks for visiting. Happy creating, Suzanne
