Breakfast-in-bed
It's all in the presentation. Make assorted
fruit, crispy toast and fresh-squeezed orange juice a
special breakfast treat by serving them with fancy china,
silverware and a brightly-colored, homemade centerpiece.
With just a little fabric, ribbon and the right glue,
a plain glass cylinder can be transformed into a colorful
vase for the breakfast tray. Use it to display a Valentine
bouquet or to hold cookies and treats.
You'll need:
Perfect Glue 1
Cylindrical glass or metal vase
Fabric (2 colors or prints)
Ribbon
Rotary cutter or scissors
Cutting mat
Ruler
Iron
Clothespin
For the bottom layer (closest to the vase),
cut a piece of fabric large enough to wrap around the
vase with a 1/4 inch allowance on all four sides. Fold
edge of fabric over 1/4 inch on top and bottom edges and
iron.
Cut another piece of fabric narrower than
the first, with the same 1/4 inch allowance. Fold over
and iron edges as before. Apply a thin line of Perfect
Glue 1 to top and bottom edges of narrower piece of fabric;
glue to bottom inside layer of fabric. Layer ribbon over
fabric and glue. Once dry (approximately 1 hour), wrap
layered fabric band around vase. Apply a thin line of
glue to one end and glue to vase. Glue one end over the
other; secure with a clothespin at the top edge while
drying.
Heart Cards
Create homemade Valentines with a personal
touch by gluing embellishments such as buttons, velvet
ribbon and rhinestone clips to heart-shaped cardstock.
Write a personalized note and leave them in unexpected
places, like your children's backpacks and your co-worker's
desk or briefcase. These unique Valentine surprises are
easy to make and are versatile enough to be used for greeting
cards, gift tags and place holders on a Valentine's Day
dinner table.
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