The Craft Nook: What are you thankful for?

• Neenah EPC Film – black – (available on amazon.com and other locations)
 
 •    Silk leaves
 
 •    Electronic die cutter
 
 •    Iron
 
 •    Platter
 
 •    Candle holders

Instructions
 
 •    Think of things you are thankful for in your life; then create those words with your die cutting machine.  Be sure to reverse the words before cutting….I made my words one inch high.
 
 •    Peel away excess EPC film so you only have the words on the backing paper; be sure and remove the inside of such letters as the Os, Ds Bs and such.  Cut your words apart.
 
 •    Peel the stem off of your silk leaves.
 
 •    Place one word face down onto a silk leave and iron following manufacturer’s instructions.  Let it cool down and peel away backing. Repeat for all of your words.
 
 •    Arrange your leaves onto the platter and set candle holders on top.
 Tips & Tricks
 
 •    If you do not have an electronic die cutter you can create this same effect by writing onto the leaves with a Sharpie.
 
 •    Rearrange the leaves every now and then so you can see the words and be reminded of what you are “thankful” for.
 
 •    Arrange the leaves in a cornucopia with other items and use as a centerpiece; with the leaves coming out onto the table.
 
 •    Use the leaves for placecards at your Thanksgiving Dinner (a tip given to me by one of my readers).
 
 •    Glue the leaves onto napkin rings.

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