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Great Beaded Gifts by Linda Gettings

By Linda Gettings

From based jewellery to ornamental domestic components, those forty beaded presents are enjoyable to make and a excitement to provide. The awe-inspiring number of effortless and intermediate tasks comprises necklaces and bracelets, hatbands and handbags, mirrors and lampshades. normal directions, with recommendation on all of the useful instruments and methods (such as uncomplicated stringing and including clasps), look correct up entrance. begin with the straightforward Changeable Bead Necklace, which makes use of a stunning number of beads in random shades and sizes. a funky and cool Wavy Barrette is going splendidly with now-popular classic garments. Or make a seashore Glass Hanger, Satin night Bag, tassels, embellishes, and lots more and plenty extra.

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Fold the long tab in. 3. Push along the curved end folds. 4. Add a line of glue on the tab close to the fold line. Even out the glue line so that it's smooth. 5. Fold the sides of the box together so that the other long edge of the box meets the tab line. Press and hold, or weigh it down, until somewhat dry. 6. Once dry, put your thumb inside one end of the box to pop it open. Fold in both flaps of one end. Repeat for the other side. To open the box, open the flaps at one end. Note The bigger the box, the thicker the paper should be.

3. Break the grain of the ribbon and curve it. 4. Put a line of glue on the back of the ribbon. Fold the flap of the purse in place and adhere the ribbon just under the flap, centering it on the front of the box. 5. At the boom of the gift box, bend the ribbon back towards itself, making a fold line. 6. Bring the ribbon all the way around the back of the box, adhering it as you go. Bend the ribbon back for a second fold line where the flap meets the top of the box. 7. Trim the ribbon from the back.

How to Finish a Gift Box Cut several pieces of tissue paper big enough to extend past the opening of the box. Tuck one or two pieces gently into the box. Use a pencil, eraser down, as a tool, if you need help getting the paper in place. Wrap the gift in a piece of paper, push it into the box, and tuck the ends of all the sheets of tissue paper inside. For added drama: Use several different colors of tissue paper. Add paper, cellophane or metallic shreds to the paper. Throw in little cuts of flowers, circles or stars amid the layers for surprise after surprise.

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