Publisher Description

Age range 8+A perfect book for birthday and slumber parties, StitchedPaper Art for Kids will teach kids how to create fun, unique,and varied projects with nothing but a sewing machine,thread, paper, glue, and a little imagination. Easy-to-followdirections guide them in the creation of everything fromheadbands to jewelry to picture frames. And the simplicityof the process ensures that they can finish a project in justone afternoon. Plus, the variety of projects guarantees thatthey'll never get bored.

Author Biography

U.K. native and textile designer Ali Benyon is the crafty brains behind ali benyon designs and Cheeky Pickle, through which she sells prints of her original stitched paper creations. Ali lives in Australia. alibenyondesigns.com.au; cheekypickle.com.au

Table of Contents

Dedication Acknowledgements Introduction Chapter 1- Just the Basics Applique ~ What does applique actually mean? Threading a Machine - ~ An easy how to guide Sewing on a machine - ~ Needle size ~Stitch size ~ Cotton type ~ Paper thickness Tracing designs and Using Patterns - ~ How to Trace Designs Color and Pattern - - My Three Color and Pattern Rule Materials List - Chapter 2 - The Perfect Gift 1Book Mark - 2Bunting Necklace - 1Flower Necklace - 1Butterfly Brooch - 1Flower Headband - Chapter 3 - Get Organized! 1Bag Tag - 2Covered Notebook - 1Hexagon Purse - 2Storage Box - 3Storage Hanger - 2Tote Bag - Chapter 4 - Let's Celebrate! 1 Greeting Card - 1 Gift Tag - 1 Recycled Gift Bag - 2 Wrapping Paper - 2 Christmas Decorations - Chapter 5 - Bedroom Decor 1 Camper Van Bunting - 1 Canvas Photo Frame - 2 Circle Wallhanging - 1 Drinks Coaster and Glass Charm - 2 Framed Owl Art - 2 Heart Bunting - Resources About The Author -

Long Description

Turn your resident amateur sewist into a master of paper craft with Stitched Paper Art. Sewing machine novices or not, kids will build their skills while creating bright, fun art. Varied projects include headbands and necklaces, bookmarks and buntings, and picture frames and purses. Mixing and matching designs and colors is part of the fun. The simplicity of the process practically guarantees that kids can finish a project in just one afternoon. And since paper is much more forgiving to work with than fabric, it gives them the confidence necessary to complete project after project after project!

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