OAK TREE.

SUPPLIES                           One inch dowel about 15" tall or a well shaped branch. One piece of thin plywood for base Several bunches of German Statice Large piece of styrofoam Quik Grab glue 2-3 shades of  green floral spray paint Large plastic trash bag Can of spray adhesive Bottle of brown, gray acrylic paint Bag of Scenic Woodland Turf Hand drill with small bit (optional) Sawdust Woodland turf, bark, or coffee grounds for ground cover on base

Start with a one inch dowel or a well shaped branch for your trunk. Drill a hole into the bottom of the dowel or trunk and add a wooden disk made of plywood large enough to balance your armature. Insert a wood screw from the bottom to create a solid base. Drill holes in various positions on your trunk. Apply Quik Grab glue and insert branches of statice creating a pleasing appearance. Fill a plastic trash bag with shredded styrofoam ( I shredded the styrofoam in an old blender),woodland turf and sawdust. Take your tree,and liberally spray with Spray adhesive. Turn your tree upside down, insert the tree,grab the bag tightly  and shake it while singing your happy dance! Repeat as often as needed to get the appearance you like.. When completely dry, spray the foliage with various colors of green floral spray. If you used a branch, no finish is needed. If you used a dowel, apply Quik Grab on the dowel and allow it to dry to create a bark-like texture. Then paint in various shades of black, brown and green acrylic paints.to replicate a bark-like texture.  Apply your ground cover to the base. .

CARPETBAGS.

SUPPLIES                          Very thin leather oval shaped mini box (found at any craft store) Small buckle or jump ring Upholstery fabric with small paisley print Tacky glue or Magna Tac Glue Brass trunk findings         Cotton balls

Start by cutting a strip from your leather the same size as the bottom of your oval box. Glue and allow to dry. Next cut a strip of leather a bit wider than the side of the oval. Apply glue and carefully apply to the side being careful to tuck the extra over the  top edge. Take a small piece of fabric approx. 3x 3  overlap the sides and glue . Apply a bit of glue inside the base and stick the bag into the base.Stuff with a bit of cotton to fill out the .shape.Tuck the top sides in as if forming a pleat. Apply a bit of glue and clamp till dry. Do the same to the other side. Use a strip of leather to cover the top. Take two small strips of leather to create the straps. Apply to either side.Apply another small strip to form the strap accross the top. Apply buckles and findings. .

PHEASANT HAT.

SUPPLIES     Silk fabric of your choice pheasant feathers found at any craft store Tacky glue mini trims sequin pins cardstock small sharp scissors Hat form Saran Wrap rubber bands

Cut an oval shape from your cardstock. Cut 2 pieces from your fabric making one piece slightly larger. Take  the cardstock and apply glue. Allow to get tacky. Take the larger size of fabric and cover it. Smooth it out and allow to dry. Cut a few snips along the edges to fold over the edge neatly. Next apply the smaller oval making in neat and smooth. This is the brim. To make the crown, take a small piece of fabric and liberally apply glue to one side. Apply saran wrap over a round shape or hat form.Place the glue soaked fabric on top of form, pull tightly and tie off with rubber band. Allow to dry. When dry trim off excess/ Place crown atop brim.  Pick the best feathers with nice "eyes" .Carefully trim your feathers. Apply the feathers on the outer edge first being careful to butt the feathers. Apply second row if needed. Apply trims as you like I used a picot trim and a gold mettallic bunka. Decorate sequin pins to use as hat pins. .

FISHING CREEL.

SUPPLIES   Tan or light brown canvas cloth Tan or brown thin leather cut in a thin 1/8" strip about 22" long Tacky glue Small Sharp scissors Jump ring or small buckle

Cut out your shapes from the canvas. Use the sample above to cut your side shapes.Cut 2. Cut your top lid approximately 1 inch long and 1/2 inch wide. Cut a tiny opening at the top of the lid. Next, cut a small piece of the canvas approx. 2 x 1 1/4" long. Fold the canvas fitting the sides of the creel Be sure that you are butting the edges nicely to shape the creel. Do this for both sides. When dry trim any rough edges from the sides and the top. Take  about 18" of your leather strip and carefully trim it to approximately  1/16". Carefully trim your edges as shown above..the sides and the top edges with the leather. Take a small piece of the remaining 1/8 " leather strip and apply to the front of creel. Another piece on the lid of the creel attaching it from the back to the front.Slip buckle through. This will be the fastener. Use the 1/8" to form a long shoulder strap. Attach to the sides of the creel.  Use the 1/16th strip to form a small loop and attach to the back. .

CHRISTMAS WREATH

SUPPLIES Mini Christmas wreath or green chennile stem found at any craft store Holly shaped leaf punch Green artist paper Red silk ribbon Red holeless beads Two mini pine cones Small piece of styrofoam Irridescent glitter or diamond dust Stylus or toothpick

If you're using a wreath..you're all set. Otherwise take your chenille stem and form a small circle. Glue the ends and allow to dry. Punch a few holly leaves from your green paper. Use a small stylus and rub down the center to give the leaves some definition. Apply to your wreath in a pleasing arrangement. Take your beads and apply to the holly leaves in a cluster of three. Apply dabs of thinned glued liberally over your wreath. Next take your small piece of styrofoam and break of two pieces. Briskly rub them together to get tiny flakes. Spinkle these flakes liberally around your wreath.  Gently tap a bit of glitter on top while the glue is still damp. Apply you two pine cones.  Allow to dry. Make a nice silk bow and apply to the top of wreath..

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