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1. Emboss and adhere fusible interfacing to velvet leaves (see velvet stamping instructions).  This can be done in one step by laying the interfacing, adhesive side down, on the back of the velvet and then pressing with the iron.  The interfacing adds body and keeps the leaves from fraying.  Stamp several at a time.  Cut out  the leaves.

2. Wrap a Styrofoam wreath with 2" ribbon and glue ends down.

3. Attach leaves with straight pins.

4. Attach ribbon for hanging to Styrofoam with straight pins and reinforce with glue.
The leaves are also great around the neckline of sweater, attached to curtains, and to decorate a sassy handbag.

Stamps Used:

J249 Open Fern Leaf

F240 Flower Leaf

I248 Tahitian Leaf

H245 Matisse Leaf

L113 Grape Leaf

Q326 Open Line Oak Leaf

Q324 Solid Oak Leaf

I247 Rouseau Leaf



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Additional Materials Used

Rayon/acetate velvet - various colors
Heavy fusible interfacing
Styrofoam wreath
2" ribbon - approximately 4 yards.
Straight Pins
Glue