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Zentangle Puffy

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Zentangle Puffy
Swap Homepage:http://busycrowstudio.blogspot.com/2009/09/new-swap-bot-swap-make-zentangle-puffy.html
Swap Coordinator:busycrowstudio (contact)
Swap categories: Crafts  Sewing 
Number of people in swap:5
Location:International
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:October 10, 2009
Date items must be sent by:November 7, 2009
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

If you love zentangles and crafts, let's make a Zentangle Puffy. It's a small mini-pillow that you can use as a pincushion, ornament, sachet, etc.

To make one: Use a smooth cotton fabric in a solid color. Place it in an embroidery hoop, and make it tight. Trace the dimensions of an Artist Trading Card onto the fabric. Then, use a Sharpie very fine point marker in any color you wish to begin drawing your zentangle on the fabric. Practice on a scrap or two first, to get the hang of seeing how the fabric and pen interact (will the fabric make the pen ink bleed?) I experimented with several types, and had no problem, but keep in mind you don't want to let your pen 'sit' in one spot for too long, otherwise the ink will make a blot (but if that happens, don't worry, just make a new design element out of the blot!)
Next, after you've finished drawing your zentangle, cut out your zentangle leaving a 1/4" border to allow for the seam. Cut out a backing material to the same measurement of your zentangle with border, and place the back and zen right sides together. Sew the seams by hand or machine, leaving a space open to turn the piece right side out. Slip-stitch the opening closed, and add any trims you want to the item (ribbon to hang it, beads, sequins, etc., if desired). You're done! Note: If you want to make yours a sachet, please make sure your swap partner can tolerate fragranced items. Thanks!

Discussion

LadyStephanie 09/30/2009 #

I like it! Great idea!

fadingwolf 09/30/2009 #

I think zentangle would also make great patterned stuffies. like if you make an easy stuffed bear or monster with zentangle skin... maybe thats a future swap :P

camelsamba 09/30/2009 #

What a great idea! Definitely watching this one with the intent to join if I don't get overcommitted between now and then!

busycrowstudio 10/ 2/2009 #

Ooooh I love fadingwolf's idea of the monster with zentangle skin!

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