Saturday, May 10, 2014

American Crafts Wand + Ribbon Tutorial

One of my favorite projects got lost in the blog move, so I am just re-adding for savings sake!  :)
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MAGIC WAND AND CROWN by Jen Chesnick
Wand supplies: Starlight Paper (35981) - Lucky Charm, Stargazers Paper (35982) - Lucky Charm, Accents & Phrases (42394) - Remarks, Trinket Accents (42391) - Thickers, Premium Ribbon (58870) - Dear Lizzy Value Ribbon, Christmas (35624) - AC Cardstock Assortment, Ribbon (84929) - SoHo Ribbon
Crown supplies: Starlight Paper (35981) - Lucky Charm, Stargazers Paper (35982) - Lucky Charm, 6x6 Paper Pad (35990) - Lucky Charm, Adhesive Badges (85658) - Flair, Spring (71253) - AC Cardstock Assortment, Mixed Glitter 12pk (27395) - WOW!
Jen
1) To start I found a file in the Silhouette store that made a round box and die cut them from cardstock. I wanted my wand to be sort of a rattle too since my girl is so little still.
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2) I glued the sides together as shown and assembled the top and bottom pieces.  
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3) Before I secured the top I filled my wand with small buttons and confetti from scrap paper.
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4) Punch a hole in the sides to insert your dowel. I secured my dowel using hot glue on the top and the bottom. 
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5) Next up is the ribbon! This is the part I was very excited to figure out. Thanks to Pinterest I found a tutorial on how to permanently curl ribbon: Wrap ribbon around excess dowels and secure with clothespins. Bake the ribbon-wrapped dowels at 250 degrees for 20 minutes then let them fully cool.
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6) The heat sets the ribbon and you are good to go! So cool!
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7) Once I had the ribbon set I decorated the front of my wand with Lucky Charm papers and stickers. I wrapped my dowel with more ribbon and secured it with hot glue.
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8) I attached my ribbon tails with hot glue and covered the top with a small piece of ribbon to finish it off.
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9) Once I had the wand together I decided she needs a crown, of course. I simply cut one from the Silhouette store and decorated it.
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10) I added a sparkly touch using Wow! Glitter to the tips of the crown. 
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