Sentimental Symbols ...

Fly On Gentle Wings

Cuff Bracelet

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A gentle positive affirmation that I wear on my wrist.

Today, I thought I would share how I make it & also, how I made my little key chain.

You probably have most of the items already & can easily improvise adding what is personal & special  to you. They each take very little fabric.

Tools & Materials

fabric

scissors

lace

metal heart embellishment/trinket

small bird stamp

small alphabet stamp

stamping ink

3 white buttons

needle and thread

sewing machine

 

Technique

*cut a strip of fabric 8" x 2 1/2 "

*layer with small pieces of fabric and lace to create a multi dimensional look.

*on a small square of fabric, stamp with bird stamp.  fray edges of fabric.

*when you are happy with the arrangement of your layered pieces, sew them all in place. allow your lace to overlap slightly as this will become the three button holes you will need.

*attach heart embellishment to cuff.

*stamp on a long thin strip of fabric words that have a special sentimental meaning to you. I chose FLY ON GENTLE WINGS .

* cut out words and sew individually onto cuff.

*attach 3 buttons along one half of cuff with sewing needle and thread.

Slip on your wrist and look down often to admire ♥

I Hear You Singing To My Soul

key chain

Tools & Materials

fabric

lace

2 buttons

sewing machine

needle and thread

scissors

key chain

small alphabet stamp

stamping ink

bird stamp

Technique

*cut 2 pieces of fabric 4 1/2" x 2 1/2" and stitch together

*sew a piece of lace along the bottom

on a small piece of lace, add a decorative button and attach to bottom right hand corner

*on a small square of fabric, stamp with bird stamp.  fray the edges of fabric and using sewing machine, sew on to key chain.

*fold a small strip of lace in half and attach to top of fabric, holding in place with a small decorative button

*attach key chain to lace loop & your house key & close to lock

*on a long thin strip of fabric, stamp a sentiment that is near and dear to your hear,

I chose " I hear you singing to my soul"

* cut out so that your sentiment is in separate words and sew each word onto the back of the key chain

clip on to your purse

or for me, my gathering bag

all ready to take on my walk & fill with found treasures

♥

All the above can be found in the Winter 2013 issue of Belle Armoire "Sentimental Symbols"

~Have a wonderful weekend~

♥ D