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Simple store-bought boxes, decorated with embroidery, can
be used to pack a gift, or you can indulge yourself by embellishing some
to keep different odds and ends.
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| For the first project, a small box for a small gift, you will need
a round plastic box, Organza (or cut-away stabilizer) and water-soluble
stabilizer. We have chosen the Bullfinches
design. |
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| Step One: Hoop Organza (or cut-away stabilizer) with 2 layers
of water-soluble stabilizer and stitch out the design. |
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| Cut away the excess stabilizer. Put your embroidery into a bowl of
cold water and leave for a couple of hours to remove the stabilizer. Air
dry the embroidery on a towel and then iron it. Now cut away the excess
fabric. |
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| Step Two: Place a thin layer of all purpose adhesive on the
box lid... |
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| ...and place a cotton cosmetic pad over it. |
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| Step Three: Spray a permanent liquid adhesive (we used
404 Spray and Fix) on the reverse side of the embroidery and place it over
the box lid. Press. Leave to dry. |
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The box is ready!
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Box II
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| For a bigger cardboard box with a hexagonal shape we have chosen the
hexagonal design Girl
with Christmas Tree. |
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| The rest of the steps are almost the same. |
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| Step One: Hoop Organza (or cut-away stabilizer) with 2 layers
of water-soluble stabilizer and stitch out the design. |
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| Step Two: Cut away the excess stabilizer. Put your embroidery
into a bowl of cold water and leave for a couple of hours to remove the
stabilizer. Air dry the embroidery on a towel and then iron it. |
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| Step Three: Now with very sharp scissors cut away the excess
fabric. |
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| Step Four: Spray a permanent liquid adhesive on the reverse
side of the embroidery.... |
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| ...and place it over the box's lid. Press. Leave to dry. |
| Step Five: To finish the edges prepare about 15" of ribbon (we
have chosen golden metallic) and all-purpose adhesive. |
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| Step Five: Spread a liquid permanent adhesive along the first
edge of the embroidery. |
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| ...and stick your ribbon over the glue. Press with your fingers and
hold for about 1 minute. Proceed to the second edge: spread adhesive, fold
the ribbon and press it into the glue. Repeat the procedure until you finish
all 6 edges. Then place a piece cellophane over the box and something heavy
over it. Leave for an hour to dry. (The drying time depends on the adhesive
you use.) |
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| Step Six: Trim the ends of the ribbon. Your box is ready! |
