“Flower in
Pot” Gift Decor and Tag
By Gail Green
I LOVE decorating packages and other everyday items in unexpected,
simple ways! Sometimes just a splash of
color can brighten up everything or make someone smile. How cute are these
canvas shapes when assembled and placed inside a vase or used to decorate a gift?!
Materials:
Linnie
Blooms
Canvas
Shapes:
Large Flower
Small Flower
Small Heart
Small Pocket
Canvas Tag
Shabby
Chic Trim (green)
You will
also need:
Clearsnap Colorbox Premium
Sprays by Stephanie Barnard (Yellow, Chocolate, Orange, Bubblegum Pink,
Guava, Strawberry
Dimensional
Fabric Paint of your choice in
colors of your choice
Beacon
Adhesives Gem-tac Permanent Adhesive
Miscellaneous: Printed
card stock scrap
8-12" wood skewer
Heart button
Small pearls
Instructions:
1. Spray the flowers, heart and tag in color
combos of your choice; dry flat by placing a non-stick Teflon mat over wet
pieces.
2. Paint dots on the flowers and heart; dry
completely several hours or overnight
3. On the wrong side of the pocket, apply glue
along the side and bottom edges. Attach the pocket to the center of the tag;
dry. Paint stitches along the edges, as shown; dry completely (several hours or
overnight).
4. Poke a small hole in the center of the large
flower. Insert the pointed end of the skewer/stem 1/4" into the large flower
from the backside and glue in place. Attach the small flower over the large
flower, centering over the skewer/stem point. (Note: Paint or spray the skewer/stem first, if
desired. Dry thoroughly before attaching to the flower)
5. Glue pearls onto the button; dry. Tie
three Shabby Chic Trim bows onto the skewer/stem.
6. Write or stamp a phrase or sentiment on the
note card scrap; slip into pocket. Insert the skewer/stem into the tag
hole. (Note: Glue skewer/stem onto on
back of tag if desired.
7. Place finished project into a vase, gift bag or tie onto a wrapped package. This project can also be used to
decorate indoor artificial plants, placed into a weighted base for Bridal
Shower place cards or hung on the wall!
