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Red Poppies Vintage Dictionary Page Book Art. An original drawing that is "printed" onto the antique page. This vintage dictionary page has a nice golden age that just smells so nostaglic. Important Info: Book is dated early 1900's Book Page: 7.75" x 10.25" Ships in protective sleeve with acid free board insert to prevent bending. Please note: The delicate sheet from the book you will receive may or may not be the one shown in the picture. Image will be the same. You will receive only…

This lesson was inspired by wonderful art teacher Susan Tiedemann from South Brunswick, NJ. Take a look her 2nd graders working on their poppies! First graders really were able to understand the concepts of background, middle ground, and foreground along with how to use size to make things look farther away and close up. We started this lesson by working on the Smartboard. I used Notebook software to create a green field and poppies in a variety of sizes - tiny, small, medium, and large…

Today I'm sharing a tutorial how to make this great felted poppy flower brooch. To make a poppy brooch you will need: - metal fastener - black thread - semolina - acrylic paint (black/gray) - PVA glue (polyvinyl acetate glue) - bubble wrap - wooden roller - wool for felting (red, black, gray and green) 1. Spread out thin strands of wool on the piece of film in the shape of the circle. Begin from the center and move to the edge – do not do it in a different order! Make sure there are no…

This beautiful baby quilt features red, orange and pink poppies dancing across a background of pink and white. Ultra-feminine and cheerful, this quilt will brighten and warm your baby's nursery on even the dreariest days! The poppies are raw-edge appliqued then stitched well inside the border, giving the flowers a softly frayed edge. This provides great textural interest for curious little fingers and eyes! The quilt is backed in crisp white and bound in bright red with white dots. Warm and…

So here is a paper poppy based on an earlier project ..... Paper Sunflowers. I think they make very nice Poppies for Remembrance Day and the centers are made from....you guessed it ...Poppy seeds. Materials Required: newspaper red/green paint paintbrush scissors glue thin cardboard twigs black felt wax paper poppy seeds Paint your newspaper red. I prefer to use the classified section when I'm using newspaper as there are fewer pictures but use whatever you like. Let dry. While you have your…

Crepe poppies are very beautiful and easy to make. They are very decorative. This is Step by step instruction how to make paper flower - crepe red poppy.

This post is by special request. How to make stained glass mosaic windows. I first saw the technique on HGTV about eight years ago. Since then, I've made a total of 48 windows -- this one is my latest. I finished it in about three days. Here's how. I start by picking out a vintage window. And yes. I've collected a lot of windows from salvage companies and resale shops. This is the stash in my garage. I'm always on the look out for interesting one pane windows -- all sizes. I like a shabby…

Trish at Calico Crafts makes these gorgeous poppies in honor of Remembrance Day

Learn how to make fun and funky felt poppies with this easy tutorial by Polly Conway for Limn & Lovely.

I've been asked to do a couple of different felt tutorials for some upcoming projects, so I thought it was about time that I shared an easy hair clip tutorial with all of my lovely blog friends! SUPPLIES. approximately 7.5" x 2.5" of felt for flower about 1.25" x 1.25" of coordinating felt for center 2.25" x 2" of green felt for leaf 2" snap clip embroidery floss to match felt color(s) embroidery needle sharp scissors flower clip templates (below) (Click on the templates above to view and…

My cute black front door was begging for attention. It's a nice door, but it needed some pop and I was in that crafty kind of mood that can only be satiated with a juicy project. Bring on the GLUE GUN, BABY! I got my inspiration from my parent's wonderful backyard. My favorite flower is the poppy. But my favorite poppies are gigantic, deep dark red, and live in my parents backyard. Lucky me! Just in case your sad little door (or wall, or picture frame, or.....) needs accessories as well…

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DIY tutorial for making paper poppies.Crepe poppies are very beautiful and easy to make. These flowers are quick and inexpensive. Red poppies add a burst of ...