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the envelope please
(h) Hand-decorated by Red Lead PaperWorks with stamps,
buttons, and ribbons, each of the numbered cards in this Advent
calendar is a
gift in itself. Tuck in surprises like movie tickets and
“coupons” for hot
chocolate.
sew a pocket full of wishes
(i) You’ll need three felt placemats (two
should be
the same color), embroidery floss, and accent ribbon. Cut slit in
right-hand quadrant of top mat. Enlarge slightly in an oval shape (so
that the
felt underneath shows). Cut one of the remaining mats in half
and pin behind top
placemat. Hand-stitch to size of pocket desired.
Turn over and cut excess felt.
Slipstitch or glue ribbon to bottom edge
of slit. With wrong sides together,
hand-stitch around perimeter of
third placemat, leaving 6 to 8 inches for
stuffing or to insert pillow.
Complete hand-stitching. Blanket, Ratzer of
Denmark.
lolling in lavender
(j) Leave the tinsel and glitz behind. A serene bedroom for a
favorite guest soothes with shades of blue and lavender and the gentle
presence
of birds. Felt throw and pillows, Mogwaii Design. Packages,
tags, journal,
French General. Drapery hardware, Kirsch. Bowls on
shelf, Jeremie Corp.
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