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Supplies: Spun Cotton Pieces to Make Snowmen: Balls, Heads, Bodies, Noses, Hands
Bases: Dresden Medallions or Spun Cotton 1/2 Balls
Hats: Plastic or Spun Cotton
Scarf Material: Tiny Tinsel Chenille, Velvet Bows and 1/8" Ribbon, Wired Chenille Roping
Buttons: Dresden Stars or Tiny Spun Cotton Balls
Items to Hold: Velvet Leaves, Berries, Mushrooms, Pine Sprigs, Stamen, Flowers
Additional supplies: Hot Glue or Clear-drying Glue (like Elmer's or Alleen's Tacky Glue), Scissors, Paint, Paint Brush, Pipe cleaners or Skewers,
Step 1: Paint spun cotton buttons and stovepipe hats using a skewer or pipe cleaner as a handle and let dry. We used black paint to imitate coal.
Step 2: Begin to assemble basic snowman shapes. Glue head + ball (body) + base (like below left). Glue nose + body + Dresden medallion (like below middle). Or glue tiny ball nose + head + ball (body) + Dresden medallion (like below right). We will add hands later.
Step 3: Add a scarf. Wired Chenille: A wired chenille scarf works best on all snowman assemblies, especially ball head + ball body as it fits nicely in the "neck" space. Cut a 6-7" piece of wired chenille, wrap it around the neck then twist it twice (like closing a twist tie) to secure. Trim ends as desired and bend wires for character (like a wind-swept look).
Tips: Use the end of a paintbrush to gently press into the stovepipe hat base to create a depression. This will allow it to sit better on the round head.
Snowmen are equally adorable whether holding a single item or a mix. Try having him hold just one statement item like a colorful mushroom.
Adding the scarf early in the assembly is intentional -- it's much easier to determine hand and button placement when you already know the scarf location.
Use a tiny round ball as a snowball nose: The same size ball used for buttons also double as a nose.
It is not necessary to paint the white spun cotton pieces that will remain white. We only painted the coal buttons and stovepipe hat.
Item No. NAT-73
Bundle of 12 white fabric edelweiss with mixed yellow centers. Blossoms measure approx. 5/8" to 3/4"" across with white wired stems measuring 4" long. Imported from Austria. These blooms are exquisitely made using antique dies and flower crafting techniques.
Item No. NAL-C-01
Petite old store stock velvet fabric leaves in green. Leaves measure approx. 1/2" long x 3/8" wide with 4-1/2" wired stems -- these are the tiniest leaves we stock. You will receive two (2) bundles of 12 leaves for a total of 24 leaves. Imported.
Item No. DF8006G
Sheet of 8 Dresden snowflakes or halos with two different designs, each measuring 1 3/4". Gold foil on both sides. Made in Germany.
Item No. DF8006LB
Sheet of 8 Dresden snowflakes or halos with two different designs, each measuring 1 3/4". Light blue foil on both sides. Made in Germany.
Item No. DF8006S
Sheet of 8 Dresden snowflakes or halos with two different designs, each measuring 1 3/4". Silver foil on both sides. Made in Germany.
Item No. NAL-P-1
Bundle of 6 green fabric pine sprigs. Sprigs measure approx. 2" long x 5/8" wide with 3-1/2" stems. Imported from Austria. These sprigs are exquisitely made using antique dies and flower crafting techniques.An excellent addition to Christmas crafting projects and repairs.
Item No. NFC046-R
Bundle of beautiful fabric forget me nots in red velvet. Blossoms are approx. 1/4" across. Spray is approx. 7" long overall. Each petal, leaf and stamen has been handmade and hand assembled with meticulous attention to detail. Made for us in the Czech Republic. Bundle can be split into 10 stems. Each stem has a group of 4 flowers and two pips.
Item No. MNG010R
1 bundle of approx. 72 specialty stamen with green wired stems and cigar shaped white heads with glossy red tips. 2 1/2" long overall with heads measuring about 5/8" long and 1/8" wide. Handmade in the Czech Republic.
Item No. VR125-BGP
This tiny plush and soft velvet ribbon trim in bright grape purple measures just 1/8" wide (3.175mm). 100% polyester. Makes a lovely accent for gift wrapping, craft and sewing projects. Priced at $1.49 per yard, please enter the number of yards desired below.
Item No. VR125-EM
This tiny plush and soft velvet ribbon trim in emerald measures just 1/8" wide (3.175mm). 100% polyester. Makes a lovely accent for gift wrapping, craft and sewing projects. Priced at $1.49 per yard, please enter the number of yards desired below.
Item No. VR125-LTBL
This tiny plush and soft velvet ribbon trim in light blue measures just 1/8" wide (3.175mm). 100% polyester. Makes a lovely accent for gift wrapping, craft and sewing projects. Priced at $1.49 per yard, please enter the number of yards desired below.
Item No. VR125-LGR
This tiny plush and soft velvet ribbon trim in light grey measures just 1/8" wide (3.175mm). 100% polyester. Makes a lovely accent for gift wrapping, craft and sewing projects. Priced per yard, please enter the number of yards desired below.
Item No. VR125-RED
This tiny plush and soft velvet ribbon trim in red measures just 1/8" wide (3.175mm). 100% polyester. Makes a lovely accent for gift wrapping, craft and sewing projects. Priced at $1.49 per yard, please enter the number of yards desired below.
Item No. VR125-RRD
This tiny plush and soft velvet ribbon trim in ruby red measures just 1/8" wide (3.175mm). 100% polyester. Makes a lovely accent for gift wrapping, craft and sewing projects. Priced at $1.49 per yard, please enter the number of yards desired below.
Item No. VR125-SPRG
This tiny plush and soft velvet ribbon trim in spruce green measures just 1/8" wide (3.175mm). 100% polyester. Makes a lovely accent for gift wrapping, craft and sewing projects. Priced at $1.49 per yard, please enter the number of yards desired below.
Item No. DFW852B
Sheet of 240 classic Dresden stars, each measuring 1/4". Glossy black on front, beige paper on reverse. Made in Germany.
Item No. NAL-P-3
Bundle of 12 green fabric pine sprigs. Sprigs measure approx. 1-1/2" long x 1/2" wide with 3-1/2" stems. Imported from Austria. These sprigs are exquisitely made using antique dies and flower crafting techniques.An excellent addition to Christmas crafting projects and repairs.
Item No. NAL-P-6
Bundle of 12 green fabric pine sprigs with white accents. Sprigs measure approx. 1-1/2" long x 1/2" wide with 3-1/2" stems. Imported from Austria. These sprigs are exquisitely made using antique dies and flower crafting techniques.An excellent addition to Christmas crafting projects and repairs.
Item No. NAL-P-2
Bundle of 12 green fabric pine sprigs with tiny white berries. Sprigs measure approx. 1-1/2" long x 1/2" wide with 3-1/2" stems. Imported from Austria. These sprigs are exquisitely made using antique dies and flower crafting techniques.An excellent addition to Christmas crafting projects and repairs.
Item No. DFW852BU
Sheet of 240 classic Dresden stars, each measuring 1/4". Burgundy foil on front and back. Made in Germany.
Item No. DFW852LB
Sheet of 240 classic Dresden stars, each measuring 1/4". Light blue foil on front and back. Made in Germany.
Item No. NFC046-XMAS
Mixed bundle of beautiful fabric forget me nots in red, burgundy, green, light green and white velvet. Blossoms are approx. 1/4" across. Spray is approx. 7" long overall. Each petal, leaf and stamen has been handmade and hand assembled with meticulous attention to detail. Made for us in the Czech Republic. Bundle can be split into 10 stems. Each stem has a group of 4 flowers and two pips.
Item No. DFW852S
Sheet of 240 classic Dresden stars, each measuring 1/4". Silver foil on front, tan paper on reverse. Made in Germany.
Item No. DF8007S
Sheet of 8 Dresden filligree snowflakes or halos with two different designs, each measuring 1 3/4". Silver foil on both sides. Made in Germany.
Item No. VB01
Set of 6 vintage velvet bows in French blue. Each is hand-sewn so varies very slightly and measures approximately 1". Old store stock, made in the USA, excellent condition.
Item No. VB011
Set of 6 vintage velvet bows in ruby red. Each is hand-sewn so varies very slightly and measures approximately 1". Old store stock, made in the USA, excellent condition.
Item No. VB08
Set of 6 vintage velvet bows in true red. Each is hand-sewn so varies very slightly and measures approximately 1". Old store stock, made in the USA, excellent condition.
Item No. NFC046-GRMX
Mixed bundle of beautiful fabric forget me nots in light green, medium green and white velvet. Blossoms are approx. 1/4" across. Spray is approx. 7" long overall. Each petal, leaf and stamen has been handmade and hand assembled with meticulous attention to detail. Made for us in the Czech Republic. Bundle can be split into 10 stems. Each stem has a group of 4 flowers and two pips.
Set of 6 vintage velvet bows in deep green. Each is hand-sewn so varies very slightly and measures approximately 1". Old store stock, made in the USA, excellent condition.
Item No. VB09
Set of 6 vintage velvet bows in purple. Each is hand-sewn so varies very slightly and measures approximately 1". Old store stock, made in the USA, excellent condition.
Item No. CT409
5 yards of burgundy and white chenille and silver tinsel cording wound on a card. This soft and supple cording measures a tiny 1/8" wide overall. Made from rayon and tinsel. Made especially for us in the USA.
Item No. CT411
5 yards of cornflower blue and white chenille and silver tinsel cording wound on a card. This soft and supple cording measures a tiny 1/8" wide overall. Made from rayon and tinsel. Made especially for us in the USA.
Item No. CT412
5 yards of green and white chenille and silver tinsel cording wound on a card. This soft and supple cording measures a tiny 1/8" wide overall. Made from rayon and tinsel. Made especially for us in the USA.
Item No. CT403
5 yards of light green and white chenille and silver tinsel cording wound on a card. This soft and supple cording measures a tiny 1/8" wide overall. Made from rayon and tinsel. Made especially for us in the USA.
Item No. CT404
5 yards of powder blue and white chenille and silver tinsel cording wound on a card. This soft and supple cording measures a tiny 1/8" wide overall. Made from rayon and tinsel. Made especially for us in the USA.
Item No. CT407
5 yards of red and white chenille and silver tinsel cording wound on a card. This soft and supple cording measures a tiny 1/8" wide overall. Made from rayon and tinsel. Made especially for us in the USA.
Item No. VB010
Set of 6 vintage velvet bows in dark grey. Each is hand-sewn so varies very slightly and measures approximately 1". Old store stock, made in the USA, excellent condition.
Item No. CT408
5 yards of yellow and white chenille and silver tinsel cording wound on a card. This soft and supple cording measures a tiny 1/8" wide overall. Made from rayon and tinsel. Made especially for us in the USA.
Item No. CT410
5 yards of coral and white chenille and silver tinsel cording wound on a card. This soft and supple cording measures a tiny 1/8" wide overall. Made from rayon and tinsel. Made especially for us in the USA.
Item No. CT414
5 yards of magenta and white chenille and silver tinsel cording wound on a card. This soft and supple cording measures a tiny 1/8" wide overall. Made from rayon and tinsel. Made especially for us in the USA.
Item No. NF308Y
10 lacquered spun cotton rose hips are a rich, glossy yellow with red accents. Each measures 1/2" long and 3/8" wide on a 4-1/2" brown paper covered wire stem. These were handmade in the Czech Republic.
Item No. NF308R
10 lacquered spun cotton rose hips are a rich, glossy red. Each measures 1/2" long and 3/8" wide on a 4-1/2" brown paper covered wire stem. These were handmade in the Czech Republic.
Item No. NF307R
10 lacquered spun cotton rose hips are a rich, glossy red. Each measures 1" long and 1/2" wide on a 4" brown paper covered wire stem. These were handmade in the Czech Republic.