Creative Crafter February 2003
CONDITION Poor to Acceptable, unmarked pages, reading wear,
spine split, body of book pulled away from cover
CONTENTS
Regular
Features
Just Faux Fun—Faux Finished Sweater Dresser – Faux finishing
is easy! This project features a granite look.
The Crafty Needle—Hears & Butterflies Afghan – Wrap yourself
up in a hug with this pretty afghan adorned with woven hearts.
Snow Friends
Personalized Pegs – Personalize this peg hanger with a
family name, or make one for each of your kids and personalize it with their
first names!
Snowman Sparkle Ornament – Sparkling glitter adds a
frosty touch to this cue little felt ornament.
Little Snowmen Cups – Paint a special snowman tumbler for
each member of your family!
Frosty Light-Switch Cover – Add a touch of snowman cheer
to your walls with this happy little snowman light-switch cover.
Glittering Snowman Candy Plate – A little wire, a little glitter,
a LOT of personality!
Snowman Hot Pad – Scraps of fabric and easy blanket
stitches embellish a ready-made quilted potholder.
Daisy – Dressed in fun and funky colors, this little snow
lady will add a touch of spring to a dreary winter day.
Snowman Hugs – Cute kids and a cheery snowman—what better
way to light up a winter evening!
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Old-Fashioned Valentine’s Day
“Be Mine” Pillow – What could be more romantic than
giving your beau this pillow with a hand-embroidered sentiment?
Hand-Dipped Chocolates – Make these special chocolates
for your sweetie, and make some extras for sampling!
Candy Gift Box for Chocolates – These boxes are perfect
to give to co-workers. Fill them with one or two chocolates for an
extra-special gift.
Sweetheart Tablecloth – Add a little romance to the
dining room or bedroom with this lovely. Bead-embellished sheer tablecloth.
Victorian Music Box – This project is a great way to combine
all those little bits of fabric that are too pretty to discard.
Romantic Hat Pins – Pretty to wear or to display, these
stickpins add a little Victorian charm wherever you display them.
Sweets to the Sweet – Some dried flowers make a romantic
gift box, just waiting to be filled with a special valentine surprise.
Scripted Mini Signs – Sentiments to keep in mind at all
times—hang them where you’ll see them often.
Salt Shaker Tassel – Bits of scrap trims add up to a
unique, old-fashioned ornament.
Paper Mosaic Valentine – Little pieces of colorful
catalog pages combine to make unique cards. Embellish with colorful threads for
extra fun.
See Glass Pins – Wine beads and glass combine to make
unique pins that will bedazzle you with their simplicity!
The French
Country Look
Toile-Lined Writing Desk – Just the spot for storing love
letters or some delicate stationery.
Mediterranean Tray & Runner – This coordinating set
provides a little country elegance to your dining experience.
French Country Chair & Shelf Set – Realistic looking
grapes are easy to paint using a stencil!
Grapevine Votive – Fun curly wire and pretty glass beads
embellish a painted votive candleholder.
Indoor French Herb Garden – Verdigris pots provide snug
homes for a winter herb garden. Move the pots outdoors when the weather warms
up!
Fragrant Grapes – A hidden air freshener helps keep your
room smelling as fresh as the countryside!
Country Chateau Clock – Clusters of grapes look
vineyard-fresh, as if they’ve been kissed with the morning dew!
Old-World Frame – Add instant age to a simple wooden
frame with a crackle paint technique.
It’s
Christmas All Year!
Christmas Tree Treasures Ornaments – These delicately painted
ornaments will grace your home with holiday elegance.
Sneak
Preview—Easter Royal Egg – This lovely Faberge-like egg will be featured in the
April issue of Creative Crafter.
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