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Instructions

1. Lightly mist the back side of the velvet. Place the stamp rubber side up on your ironing board.

2. Lay fabric right side down against the stamp image. Press the iron to fabric, hold for 10 to 20 seconds and lift up the iron carefully, being careful not to move the fabric.

3. Cut the fabric to make a 36-inch square. If you want a larger throw, you might need to have a seam down the middle. I have several of these in my own home and they are rich and luscious. You never notice the seam.

4. Emboss the velvet in a random pattern.

5. Cut the lining to make a 36-inch square.

6. Put the right sides together and pin in random spots. Run the 1/4-inch double-sided tape right next to the edge of all four sides, taping the two pieces together.

7. Sew all sides together leaving about 1/8-inch opening to turn the throw right side out. Note: Do not sew through the tape but next to it.

8. Remove all of the tape. Sew up the opening by hand.

9. Pin the fringe around all sides. Baste. Then sew on with a zigzag stitch.

10. Clip all the threads. Wrap yourself up in the throw like a queen!


Acetate-rayon velvet is absolutely the best. Rayon and silk work beautifully but the embossing on them is a lot more subtle and may even disappear over time. Never use nylon. It burns and can come out later. A little trial and error will make you an expert. The biggest tip of all-I am not a perfectionist by any means; however, after buying expensive velvet and taking the time to emboss it, I want my finished sewn projects to be nice. I have basted and pinned--and the fabric still slips and slides. Finally I have the solution: Use Tacky Tape listed in the materials list. Heck fire ladies, it will hold a toupee on!

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misting iron (or a regular iron and a spray bottle with water)

glue or double-sided tape

Instructions

1. Lightly mist the back side of the velvet.

2. Place the stamp image, rubber side up on your ironing board.

3. Lay fabric right side down against the stamp image.

4. Now press the iron to fabric, hold for 10 to 20 seconds and lift up the iron carefully, being careful not to move the fabric. A little trial and error will make you an expert.

For example, you will want to use the part of your iron where there are no steam holes.
If you have a problem with steam holes showing you may want to use a teflon pressing cloth.

Everyone that sees this fabric has to touch it and then wants it for pillows, clothing, drapes, and more. And it does hold up to dry cleaning!

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Hot Potatoes Tile Stamp Kit (contains 5 foam stamps)

(3) coordinating colors of acrylic paint

Instructions

1. Use spackle to cover any logos or rough spots that may be in the cigar box. Allow the putty to dry and sand smooth. Repeat if necessary.

2. Paint your box with a base coat of dark brown or gray. This color will represent your "grout." Work from the center out.

3. Plan your design with the tile stamps so that the design will fit properly in the area you are working on. Always allow about 1/4" between "tile" stampings to show the "grout."

4. Use 3 colors on the tiles for a more textured and realistic look. First, use a foam paintbrush to cover the surface of the tile stamp with one color. Using a stencil brush, stipple the second and third colors onto the surface of the stamp in a random fashion, by putting the stencil brush in your paint and applying it with a straight up and down movement. The second and third colors are accent colors, so they should not completely cover the stamp. This technique is simple, but a small amount of practice is advised.

5. Use the foam tile stamp to imprint the box. Always start in the center and work your way out. Try to use different sizes of stamps. This gives the finished piece a more realistic look.

6. After the entire project is completed, allow the paint to dry. Spray the entire surface with polyurethane to make the "tile" really pop!

NOTE: Don’t scrutinize each time you stamp. The imperfections in this technique are what makes the tiles work.

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Hot Potatoes rubber stamps T425 Mod Blocks, T426 Line Up

1 yard teal Hot Potatoes acetate/rayon velvet ribbon (4" wide)*

Instructions

1. Emboss the velvet. ../velvet/index.htmSee velvet embossing

2. Apply Red Line double-stick tape to the back of the ribbon and the trim. Start in the back of the lampshade where the seam already exists and wrap the ribbon and trim pieces around the lampshade. Overlap the trim to hide the edges of the ribbon.

3. Turn the raw edges of the ribbon under and attach it to the shade with another small piece of Red Line tape to form a neat seam in the back.

4. Turn the light on from time to time to make sure there are no big gaps where the light shines through.

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wine crate

paint

Instructions

1.Acquire wooden wine crate from a liquor store. Fill any holes or imperfections with wood putty. Let dry. Sand and repeat.

2.Paint with a prime coat. Also paint the smaller piece of plywood and include in all steps of this paint step. Allow to dry. Paint with desired color. Let dry. Apply final coat of paint. Also paint the four knobs or finials that will become the legs of your stool. You can make these another color or several colors

3.Stamp the fabric for the top of the tool. Use fabric paint and foam brushes. Allow to completely dry.

4.Place foam on top of larger piece of plywood. Put several layers of batting on top of foam. Stretch fabric over batting and lap it to the under side. Secure with stable gun in the same manner you might stretch a canvas.

5.Glue the cushioned top to the smaller piece of plywood with wood glue. Clamp to dry for several hours.

6.Screw the four finials into the box as legs. Cover screws exposed on the inside of the box with bottle corks

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generic soap without labels or imprint

rubber stamps

Instructions

1. Ink the stamp with permanent dye inkpad and stamp onto tissue paper (figure A). Color the image with colored pencils if desired then spray with a matte varnish and allow to dry.

2. Cut out the image as close to the stamp outline as possible. Position the cut out on the soap as desired and coat very lightly with an acrylic varnish, like Liquitex. This will protect your design from any water later.

3. Heat water to a boil in a double boiler, then reduce the heat to low setting. Break paraffin into small pieces into the top pot of the double boiler. Heat the wax until it melts completely.

4. Put on gloves. Dip the flat brush into the wax and spread the wax over the stamped tissue on the soap (figure B). Seal by coating the stamped image with wax 1/8-inch past the perimeter of the tissue. Use light coats of wax.

5. Package to make a lovely gift.

Tip: If using soap that has an imprint, peel the imprint from the soap with a potato peeler before adding the image. Smooth soap with wet finger to hide peel marks.

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Old cookie tins or candy tins

Instructions

1. Use the top of the tin to measure a circle on the paper. Add about ð" to the overall measure and cut out.

2. Stamp with fun images and use the alphabet to stamp clever messages.

3. Lay this down and cover with contact paper and cut out.

4. Apply glue to the top of the tin lid and adhere the stamped paper to the top.

5. Trim and clip the edges, folding down. Run a bead of glue and stick down the sides.

6. Attach ”" Red line tape to the decorative ribbon and run this around the edge of the tin top to finish off.

7. Cut strips of paper to cover the sides of the tin.

8. Stamp and cover with the contact paper. These can be just like the top or made to co-ordinate.

9. Glue to tin.

10. Fill with cookies or other goodies.

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Hot Potatoes Rubber Stamps:

Instructions

1. Follow the steps in the Skyscraper Box kit and assemble your box. There are extra pieces so if you make a mistake (pretty good chance) you have back up supplies.

2. Stamp your message and design on a piece of cardstock as shown in the instructions in your box kit.

3. All the instructions come with the kit and after using these you will be able to recreate more Skyscraper Boxes on your own.

4. It is fun to add confetti into the box so when it pops open it makes a big mess too!

These can be sent through the mail! What fun!

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