Debi Tullier: 'Milk-o-Lantern' & Chef's Hat
We are so excited for today's post! The lovely Debi Tullier, AKA Sewing Queen, is going to show us how to use Square 1 adhesive fabric in a new and fun way! We are loving this tutorial and wished we had mad sewing skills like Debi does! But enough of our chatter, lets have Debi show us what she came up with this week:
Well I am learning! I am primarily a sewing crafter
and found a great use for this wonderful "new to me" medium, Removable Adhesive Inkjet fabric. First of all, I love being able to
use Square 1 Adhesive Fabric in my inkjet printer, but I also love being able to
use my acrylic inks with it. I can brush it on and retain the brush markers and
it looks great. Heck I can even stamp it. I just love all of the
possibilities!
Well, this week is a tongue and cheek project! I
have two projects in one. I have a feeling that my Grand Children will enjoy
both of them.
My simple luminary project is super easy. I took
a milk or juice plastic gallon container and cut a small opening on the side
opposite the handle. I placed a battery operated "candle" in it and then made my
faces with my new love, Square1 Fabric. The faces are re-positionable, children
love helping and I have no fear of cuts (carving pumpkins) with this. I am going
to light my walk way this year with my "Milk-O-Lanterns".
I "carved" out the jugkin. This was easy, make sure
though if you are a young person to get an adult to help with cutting hole. I
will put in a battery operated tea light or candle later when I move them out on
the walkway.
I love the fact that I can remove the faces and put them on freezer paper and use them for next year or something else.
I love the fact that I can remove the faces and put them on freezer paper and use them for next year or something else.
I am very excited about Halloween this year! So
often when we are making treats for the occasion it is also exciting to have
special equipment for our helpers. My next project is my quick and easy chef's
hat. I used a free pattern, found here.
It comes in four sizes and is super easy to make. I love the wide band so I can
personalize it. Well I love this version of the hat. I used a purple spider web
fabric and then to make the band sticker friendly I used a treatment that
adheres vinyl to the fabric. It is called "Thermo-Web iron on vinyl". I am so
happy that I discovered it for this project. I am able to use the Square 1
adhesive fabric with it. I can now make all kinds of sticker for my grand
children to enjoy with their chef's hats. Stickers are very important to
children. Grandmas must have them and with Square1 I can make custom stickers
for them.
Cutting Square1 Fabric is very easy. I used a
Veggie cutting plastic sheet as my stabilizer. I used a pressure of 3 and no
tabs. I left the cutting guard cap on. I love the way my eCraft cuts. It really
works well and I always test it to make sure my settings will give me the
outcome I desire.
The cuts are very sharp and remove from the
backing very easy. I was very surprised that the material cut so well as it was
hand painted. I love this stuff!
One of the things I love is that I am able to
change the style of the lettering so quickly and put it away till needed
again!
I hope you enjoy my project. Can't wait to see
you next week!
Debi Tullier
Don't you just love the use of milk jugs?! That hat would make any kid feel special! Do you have a little chef in your life? Have you reused some items in your home to make some creative cheap decor? Let us know or link us up!
You do outstanding work! So creative and fun ideas!! I love them all!!
ReplyDeleteYou've done it again Debi. You really have the "creative" gene.
ReplyDeleteWe could not agree more! This is awesome Debi!
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