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I first learned about this method of using foam core as the base for an ornament from Theresa Vanette's website. I read her instructions, then applied them to my own version of this ornament.
The overall construction is not very different from the basic padded ornament. Instead of lacing the fabric to cardboard, you pin the fabric to the foam core. The finished ornament is thicker than the basic padded ornament.
For this tutorial, I covered the side of the ornament with a satin ribbon rather than cording, and made a different type of hanging loop. I also added more ribbon embellishments.
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Supplies:
- Completed stitchery
- Orvus or gentle dishwashing liquid
- Bucket of water
- White towel
- Iron
- Template shapes
- Ruler
- Needle and thread
- Air soluable marker or marking pen
- Scissors
- 1/4" thick foam core
- Pencil
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Craft knife
Self-healing mat or other cutting surface
Batting
Double-sided adhesive tape
Complimentary backing fabric
Chalk
Silk pins
3/8" wide ribbon in a coordinating color
Thick tacky glue (optional)
Decorative pins (optional)
Other decorative ribbon
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