I created this with deep-etch dies I designed for Benzie Design, however I am utilizing them in numerous methods. This makes use of two units: first, my Circles and Scallops set, which I made to go together with the felt decoration sample units I make, after which a brand new Snow Globe Base, designed to go together with the primary set and make snow globes.
Discover all of the deep-etch Benzie dies right here.
As I used to be making some snow globes (scroll right down to see them!), I seen that they type of appeared a bit like a crystal ball too. And identical to that, I might see into the long run.
My fortune was that I received to make this tremendous cute decoration that simply makes me smile each time I have a look at it. Plus, I really like including sparkles and this was only a complete new approach to try this.
So get your handbook die cutter out, seize these dies from Benzie, and let’s get stitching!
You will want:
Clear Vinyl
Wool Mix Felt (I used white and pink)
Embroidery floss
Circles and Scallops Deep-Etch Die
Snow Globe Base Deep-Etch Die
Handbook Slicing Machine
Sequins and/or Themed Confetti
Iridescent Shred
Scissors
Needle
You will want to chop out one white plain circle and one vinyl scalloped circle. You additionally want to chop out two pink snow globe base items. For mine, I used the biggest set of circles and the biggest base, however you too can do that with the following measurement down for every set.
Actually, the smallest base additionally works with one of many smaller circles within the set, however you most likely wish to solely use the plain circle for that.
Embroider a little bit face on one of many base items. You should utilize a pencil to mark the location, but it surely’s positive to only sew this freehand. This is my fast video tutorial on these faces!
Layer to felt and vinyl circles and sew round them with working sew. Use three strands of embroidery floss and observe the sew markings on the vinyl piece.
Cease about two-thirds of the way in which round.
Add some sparkly filling to your crystal ball. Relying on what you are including to yours, you might must layer the filling or prepare it a bit earlier than you shut up the opening.
End stitching the circle after which return other way and fill within the gaps with working sew.
Sandwich the circle between the 2 base items so it appears to be like just like the ball is resting on the bottom. Sew across the base with working sew, then return in the wrong way simply as you probably did to stitch across the circle.
To make the hanger, slide your threaded needle below two stitches on the high heart of the crystal ball.
Tie the ends of the embroidery floss along with an overhand knot and trim the thread.
Now, let’s look into the crystal ball and see what your future holds…I see…cute crafting forward!
This crystal ball is a enjoyable approach to make use of the dies that I designed, however if you wish to put them to work extra of their supposed approach, head over to the Benzie weblog the place you may discover my tutorial for making Spooky Snow Globes! There’s even a ghost sample so that you can work with, however you can also make snow globes like this with virtually all of my spherical felt decoration patterns.
There will probably be extra of those snow globes popping up in my crafting for the foreseeable future…I do know as a result of it was within the crystal ball!