Posts in The Newsprint Series

Tutorial: Woven Hearts

This tutorial is for fabric Woven Hearts,

but the pattern can be used for paper hearts too!

Template from 'Julepynt med Saks og Papir'

Materials

• 2 x Fabrics - front of hearts
• 1 x Fabric - inside of hearts
• Bondaweb (Vliesofix)
  
• Embroidery Floss - 6 strand (optional)
  
• Pencil/fabric pen
  
• Glue (paper & fabric)
• Scissors
• Iron
  
• Template - Woven Hearts

Preparation

1. Print out Woven Hearts template. N.B I adjusted the size of the template.

• Woven Hearts Template

2. Prepare your fabric with Bondaweb (Vliesofix).

• How to use Bondaweb - click here

Woven Heart Preparation

Step 1:

Print out 2 x copies

of the Woven Hearts template.

Step 2:

Cut out all four pieces,

put Set A to the side & glue Set B set together

creating a new template.

N.B Creating a new template will make cutting your fabric

faster & mistake free

Step 3:

Using Set B template

Draw 1 copy onto each of your fabrics

Step 4:

Cut out your fabric shapes.

N.B You should have 2 different coloured pieces

per Woven Heart

 Step 5:

Fold and iron

your fabric piece in half

(lengthwise)

Step 6: (optional)

If you plan to embelish your hearts i.e. the edges

This is the time to do it.

I used embroidery floss

to Blanket Stitch over the rounded edges

of my fabric shapes.

Step 7:

Using Set A templates (x2): cut along

the 2 finger folds.

Step 8:

Draw the finger lines onto your

Set B cut-outs.

Step 9:

Cut along your Set B finger lines (x2)

Woven Heart Handles

 To make the Woven Heart handles,

I cut a 23cm x 1.5cm strip of fabric from

my (bonded) fabric.

To match my hearts,

I added Blanket Stitch to both side

of the handle.

 Assembling the Woven Hearts

Step 1:

a. Take 1L, slide it over 1R   

b. Slide 1L through 2R

c. Slide 1L over 3R

Ease your hearts together.

Step 2:

a. Take 2L, slide it through 1R

b. Slide 2L over 2R

c. Slide 2L through 3R

Ease your hearts together.

Step 3:

a. Take 3L, slide it over 1R

b. Slide 3L through 2R

c. Slide 3L over 3R

Gently adjust your Woven hearts so the fingers

fit snugly.

Step 4:

To attach the Woven heart handles,

add (fabric) glue to the last 1.5cm of the strip

& gently position inside the heart.

Step 5:

Leave over night to dry.

Step 6:

Hang up for all to see!

The Newsprint Series: Danish Christmas Hearts

Cross Stitcher: 'With Love" Doves

 Template from

Cross Stitcher (UK) Dec 2010

Materials:

• Scissors
• Sharp needle
• Foam base (optional)
• Embroidery floss
• White watercolour paper
• Cereal box card
• Glue

•  'With Love' Dove Template
  

Preparation:

Template:

If you plan on making more than one Paper Dove, I recommend you make a semi permanent template. Simply print out a copy pf the Dove template, glue the full template onto the back of a cereal box and cut out the dove & wings.

Foam Base:

To avoid damaging your paper during hole punching, I recommend putting something soft i.e. a foam base under the paper.

Step 1:

Using your (cereal box) template,

draw your doves onto watercolour paper

& cut out.

Step 2:

Lightly draw

the Cross Stitcher or your own design

onto the doves.

Step 3:

With a soft base under your cut-out & using a sharp needle,

punch along your design at regular intervals.

Don't forget...

the hole in the dove's upper back for it's wings.

Step 4:

Erase the pencil marks leaving just the holes.

Step 5:

Using either running or back stitch,

sew your design onto your paper dove using embroidery floss

(6 strand is good).

Finish your work with a small knot to secure it.

Step 6:

Cut a length of floss,

thread it through the hole in the

dove's back.

Step 7:

Sew the doubled up thread

through the middle of the wings & push them down

to rest on the dove's back.

Optional - tie a knot to secure the wings.

Step 8:

Gently fold your wings

& hang!

Paper Art: Doves

Tutorial: Paper Angels

Template adapted from

'Julepynt med Saks of Papir'

Materials

• Coloured card
• Cereal Box
  
• Newsprint or tissue paper
  
• Glue
• Scissors
• Thread

• Paper Angel Template
  
  
  

Trove - has a wonderful online collection of Newspapers & Magazines from 1930's - 1990's to download and print off for a vintage feel.

 Paper Angel Preparation

Step 1:

Print off template:

cut the pieces & glue onto the back of a

cereal box.

 (there are 4 separate pieces on the template)

Step 2:

Using your templates

draw your Angel body onto your coloured card &

Angel Face, Dress & Wings onto Newsprint or tissue paper

N.B

Each Paper Angel consists of

2 x Angel Body

2 x Angel Face

2 X Angel Dress

1 x Angel Wings

Step 3:

Cut out out your Angel pieces

ready for assembly

Assembling your Paper Angel

Step 1:

Place your 2 x Angel Body side by side.

Glue the 1 x Angel Face &

1 x Angel Dress

 to the front of each Angel Body.

Leave to Dry.

 Step 2:

Take your 2 x Angel Body

& flip them over to the wrong side.

Glue the length of the  

Angel Body

Step 3:

Gently pinch the center of the Angel Wings being

careful not to create a crease along

the length of the wings.

Step 4:

Gently sandwich

the wings between the two Angel Body cut-outs.

Leave to dry.

N.B

I placed a small stone

over the central Angel Wing part

to keep the two Angel Body

parts together.

Step 4:

Punch a hole in the Angel Body (head)&

thread some string through

and

Hang for all to see!

The Newsprint Series: Vintage Paper Angels