Leanne
19-06-06, 10:51 PM
Here’s an easy new twist on popular shaker box page accents: Sewn Window Frames.
Instead of framing a picture,
Use printed vellum for the center.
This created a “window,” ready to reveal loose embellishments inside, while presenting a poem, journaling, or title. The finished product is a casual handmade addition to a scrapbook page.
http://z.about.com/d/scrapbooking/1/0/7/A/swameliasnowlarge.jpg
Materials Used:
Patterned Paper
Patterned Cardstock
Vellum
Sequins
Silver Metallic Thread
Brads
http://z.about.com/d/scrapbooking/1/0/6/A/swfig1.jpg
Step-by-step
Print poem and title on vellum. Trim poem and title to desired sizes, leaving at least ½ inch around all the words.
Trim one piece of blue cardstock for frame and backing, ½ inch to ¾ inch larger than poem and title.
With a ruler, mark ½ inch from each end and side for fold guides.(Fig. 2)
(FIG 2)
http://z.about.com/d/scrapbooking/1/0/5/A/swfig2.jpg
Fold in towards center on marked lines. Fold backwards, then in again for a neater crease.
Cut off the corner of mat at the corner of fold lines. This will create a mitered corner. (Fig. 3)
(FIG 3)
http://z.about.com/d/scrapbooking/1/0/4/A/swfig3.jpg
Place sequins and snowflakes on blue cardstock backing. They can be adhered with adhesive, or left loose. Place vellum poem and title on top. Trim or adjust for good fit. (Fig. 4)
(FIG 4)
http://z.about.com/d/scrapbooking/1/0/2/A/swfig4.jpg
Fold one edge in over vellum, and machine sew with silver thread, catching both layers of cardstock with the vellum in between. Don’t use adhesive to hold the cardstock edges down; adhesive may leave residue on your needle and make it more difficult to sew. Use a straight stitch on a long (basting) setting. At the corner, turn the window box 90 degrees with needle still in the paper. Fold down the next side and sew. Repeat until all sides are sewn; backstitch at beginning and end for strength. (Fig. 5)
(FIG 5)
http://z.about.com/d/scrapbooking/1/0/3/A/swfig5.jpg
Tips:
These little windows may be used to display tickets, notes, charms, and other memorabilia, photos, or larger, flat “shaker” items like sequins or punchies.
This technique produces a piece that is casual and vintage looking, rather than slick and polished. If the window ends up a bit crooked, or the stitching isn’t perfectly straight, it just adds to the style!
Instead of framing a picture,
Use printed vellum for the center.
This created a “window,” ready to reveal loose embellishments inside, while presenting a poem, journaling, or title. The finished product is a casual handmade addition to a scrapbook page.
http://z.about.com/d/scrapbooking/1/0/7/A/swameliasnowlarge.jpg
Materials Used:
Patterned Paper
Patterned Cardstock
Vellum
Sequins
Silver Metallic Thread
Brads
http://z.about.com/d/scrapbooking/1/0/6/A/swfig1.jpg
Step-by-step
Print poem and title on vellum. Trim poem and title to desired sizes, leaving at least ½ inch around all the words.
Trim one piece of blue cardstock for frame and backing, ½ inch to ¾ inch larger than poem and title.
With a ruler, mark ½ inch from each end and side for fold guides.(Fig. 2)
(FIG 2)
http://z.about.com/d/scrapbooking/1/0/5/A/swfig2.jpg
Fold in towards center on marked lines. Fold backwards, then in again for a neater crease.
Cut off the corner of mat at the corner of fold lines. This will create a mitered corner. (Fig. 3)
(FIG 3)
http://z.about.com/d/scrapbooking/1/0/4/A/swfig3.jpg
Place sequins and snowflakes on blue cardstock backing. They can be adhered with adhesive, or left loose. Place vellum poem and title on top. Trim or adjust for good fit. (Fig. 4)
(FIG 4)
http://z.about.com/d/scrapbooking/1/0/2/A/swfig4.jpg
Fold one edge in over vellum, and machine sew with silver thread, catching both layers of cardstock with the vellum in between. Don’t use adhesive to hold the cardstock edges down; adhesive may leave residue on your needle and make it more difficult to sew. Use a straight stitch on a long (basting) setting. At the corner, turn the window box 90 degrees with needle still in the paper. Fold down the next side and sew. Repeat until all sides are sewn; backstitch at beginning and end for strength. (Fig. 5)
(FIG 5)
http://z.about.com/d/scrapbooking/1/0/3/A/swfig5.jpg
Tips:
These little windows may be used to display tickets, notes, charms, and other memorabilia, photos, or larger, flat “shaker” items like sequins or punchies.
This technique produces a piece that is casual and vintage looking, rather than slick and polished. If the window ends up a bit crooked, or the stitching isn’t perfectly straight, it just adds to the style!