“Hearts-a-flutter mantel décor”
Designed by: Amber Packer (www.amberpacker.com)
Featuring: My Mind’s Eye, Lost & Found – State of the Heart (www.mymindseye.typepad.com)
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Supplies:
3 – My Mind’s Eye “Understated Love” Paper
2 – My Mind’s Eye “Romantic” Paper
2 – My Mind’s Eye “Sweet Nothings” Paper
2 – My Mind’s Eye “Hugs and Kisses” Paper
1 – My Mind’s Eye “Full of Love” Paper
2 – My Mind’s Eye “Valentines Stripes” Paper
2 – My Mind’s Eye “Romantic” Paper
My Mind’s Eye Lush Red Rhinestones
My Mind’s Eye “Happily Ever After” Trims
Also Used: Border punch, sewing machine and thread, brown ink pad, adhesives.
Instructions:
- Cut the following and ink edges, if desired:
· 3 – 9” x 12” banners from “Understated Love” paper
· 3 – 5” x 12” center banner pieces from “Romantic” paper
· 3 – 4” x 12” inner banner pieces “Sweet Nothings” paper
· 2 – 6” x 9” small banners from “Hugs and Kisses” paper
· 2 – 3” x 9” center banner pieces “Full of Love” paper
· 2 – 2” x 9” inner banner pieces “Hugs and Kisses” paper
· 12 – 16 heart die cuts (2”)
2. Ink all edges with brown inkpad, if desired.
3. Lay out all banners and adhere inner banner pieces to the center. Cut banner shape from bottom.
4. Using a bone folder, create a fold about 3” down from the top of each piece.
5. Trim crepe paper in thirds (about 8”) and fold over to make a flower. Add a heart in the center.
6. Sew remaining hearts together as shown.
7. Tape banner to mantel, add fluttery heart garland above. Add candles, etc. and enjoy.
Amber and My Mind’s Eye!
