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Designer: Melinda Andersen (Paperklip)
My name is Melinda Andersen and I run a small business called Paperklip. I have been a paper-crafter for 5 years. I work from home in southern Sydney surrounded by pristine bushland. I have a young, busy family and though it is not always easy I try to find time to create every day. It feeds my soul.
With Paperklip I design and make garlands using many different elements like scrapbook papers, Japanese tape, paper lace doilies and disused vintage books. I also love to work with collage techniques.
I am a regular market stall holder and decorator. My work has been published in various magazines such as Inside Out, My Child, Shop4Kids, Shop Girl and has featured on various blogs.
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Try your hand at creating this Flower Garland using our great products and our Designer of the Month's inspiration!
Project 05 - Garland
Print this project - PDFflower garland
Products used
:: Pattern paper - Heidi’s garden [view]
:: Pattern paper - Panama Lounge [view]
:: Stainless Steel Scissors [view]
:: Embroidery thread
Step one
Cut the 4 large glittered flower shapes from the Heidi’s garden paper pack. Flip one of the shapes over and use it as a template to cut four more flowers from coordinating papers.
Step two
Place two flowers on top of each other with the petals showing alternate colours.
Step three
Thread a matching embroidery thread through both flowers. Knot the thread in the centre front to make a stamen. Knot at the back to secure the two flowers together.
Step four
Cut a number of small rectangles 1.5cm x 4cm from a striped paper lace page. Trim one end to make a flag shape.
Step five
Punch two small holes through all of the flags and flowers with a needle at even spacings. Thread the pieces from the back to the front starting with 3 flags then a flower and continue to make a pretty garland for your shelf.
Project Designer
Melinda Andersen [view blog|site]