Sunday, November 01, 2009

boxes for perle cotton

Since my post about the perle coton boxes, I had been asked about template(s) directions & instructions CLICK ON IMAGE TO ENLARGE I'm really not good at explaining so, I took apart a box & will try to show how I create boxes I start with a 4" x 6" card (index card, card stock, light weight cardboard Decorate - or leave plain Cut 4 slits & Fold Attach label to ends of box -- double sided tape, glue, whatever is on hand Use Paper punch where you want your ribbons Ribbon should be 18-19" & secure the perle coton balls in place Not too tight or they will not roll easily when fiber end is pulled I use a bodkin & two colors of ribbon Thread thru the box & perle coton balls Use 2nd ribbon and repeat on the other side Bows on the ends over labels Check out a couple blogs Karol and Marjorie They both have posts w/photos about State Day 2009





7 comments:

Cyn said...

Hi Lelia,

Thanks for the instructions on making the boxes!

I'm going to try to make these, they would be so much fun and helpful when using the balls of thread. Thanks!

Cynthia
Windy Meadow

Pat Winter Gatherings said...

Thanks for the tutorial. Those are adorable and now I must try a few. Thank goodness I don't have a lot of pearl cotton on the rolls! Thank you for the cut-out images and the surprise box yesterday :-) You are too sweet.
Hugs,Pat

Ranae said...

That is so cool. Thanks!!
Are you on facebook? I just noticed, I see in my suggestions your profile photo "Life's a stitch"

Brigitte said...

Lelia, thanks a lot for this tutorial.

tkdquintmom said...

Very cool...You are so talented!

Anonymous said...

I was at State Day and was a lucky recipient of one of your boxes. They are amazing and I LOVE them. thanks for the tutorial.

gracie said...

Wonderful explanation...and idea.

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