from week ending February 15, 1998
Design and Instructions by Diana Trupiano
Supplies:
1 Foamie Sheet, color of your choice
1yd. 1/8th inch wide ribbon
1 ft. same ribbon as above
Misc. dimensional paints, assorted colors
Darning Needle
1/8th inch round hole punch
Misc. silk, dried or fresh flowers and greens
Instructions:
Trace patterns on to Foamie Sheet, transferring hole punch locations to both pattern pieces
Cut out pattern pieces. Use straight edged scissors for back piece, and decorative scissors for front, if desired
Hole punch where indicated, and approximately ¼ inch apart around front piece for a lacy effect
Place pattern pieces together, lining up punched holes
Thread ribbon (1 yard piece) through holes, leaving about 10 - 12 inches on each end
Tie ribbon ends in a knot, about 5 inches from top of heart. Tie ends into a bow
Thread remaining piece of ribbon through bottom of heart and tie a bow
Decorate using dimensional paints as desired (flowers, hearts, romantic words and phrases, etc.)
Fill with florals, or sweets and hang on your valentine's door. (You can leave it as an anonymous gift, or sign the back with permanent markers)
