Project How-To Guide

MAKE THE
SEASONS SPARKLE:
Project How-To Guide
CLEVER IDEAS TO HELP YOU
CAPTURE AND DAZZLE CUSTOMERS
THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
ENGAGEMENT PROJECT HOW-TO
ORIGAMI DIAMONDS
tools and materials
8½-by-11 inch paper
Scissors
Bone folder or ruler
Double-sided tape or glue dots
steps
•D
ownload and print out our template here:
http://www.marthastewartweddings.com/JCK2014Template
•S
core with ruler and a pin or bone folder.
•C
ut out shape.
•F
old at the dotted lines, and secure tabs with double-sided
tape or glue dots.
•V
oila! Paper gem.
ENGAGEMENT PROJECT HOW-TO
DIAMOND GARLAND
tools and materials
8½-by-11 inch paper
Scissors
Double-sided tape or glue dots
steps
•D
ownload and print out our
template here: http://www.
marthastewartweddings.
com/sites/files/
marthastewartweddings.com/ecl/
images/content/web/pdfs/2014/
diamond_garland.pdf
•C
ut out shape.
•F
old at the dotted lines, and
secure tabs with double-sided
tape or glue dots.
ENGAGEMENT PROJECT HOW-TO
BOW TIE RING PILLOW
tools and materials
Ink-jet printer
1 yard of menswear fabric,
a silk weave works best
White pencil
A handful of batting
Cord that matches the fabric
Bow Tie Ring Pillow template: http://
www.marthastewartweddings.
com/sites/files/
marthastewartweddings.com/
good-things-pillow-template.pdf
steps
•D
ownload our “Bow Tie Ring Pillow” template and print two
copies. Cut out the shapes along the lines with scissors.
•L
ay the templates on the back side of the fabric. Trace with a
white pencil, and cut out the shapes with scissors.
•P
air up each shapes' front sides facing inward, and pin along
the edges.
•F
or each shape, hand sew along the edges, leaving 2 inches
open in the narrowest part of each bow shape. For the band,
leave one of the shorter ends open.
•T
urn each bow and the band inside out.
•S
tuff the bows loosely with batting.
•S
titch the bows closed, and stitch the band closed, too.
•S
tack the bows on top of each other, the smaller one on top.
•W
rap the band snugly around the center of the two bows.
Trim it to fit and stitch to the bottom of the connected bows.
•T
urn the bow over so it’s facing right side up, and loop a
matching cord under through the band and use that cord to
attach the rings to the pillow.
ENGAGEMENT PROJECT HOW-TO
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Custom Candy: http://www.papabubble.com
Confetti Systems: http://www.paperfoxla.com
Truffles: http://www.promisemechocolate.com
Box: http://www.jewelrysupply.com
VALENTINE’S DAY PROJECT HOW-TO
CRAYON HEARTS
tools and materials
Waxed paper
Wax crayons
Handheld pencil sharpener
Kraft paper
Iron
Pencil
Scissors
Silk thread
steps
•B
egin with a 12-by-16-inch sheet of waxed paper. Fold it in half
along its length; unfold. Deposit wax-crayon shavings (made
with a handheld pencil sharpener) evenly but not thickly across
one half of the paper. Fold the clean half of the paper over the
shavings. Crimp the three open edges with a ½-inch fold to
hold the shavings.
•P
rotect your ironing surface with kraft paper. Place the waxed
paper on the kraft paper, and cover it with another sheet of
kraft paper. Iron lightly on medium heat, checking after every
few passes. Stop when all the shavings have melted; let cool.
•N
ext, trace and cut out hearts of various sizes. String each
heart with a silk thread for hanging.
VALENTINE’S DAY PROJECT HOW-TO
PISTACHIO VALENTINE WREATH
tools and materials
Paper
Scissors
Thick cardboard
Red felt
Glue
Red felt-tip pen
Glue gun
Pistachios
Pink peppercorns
Picture hanger
Ribbon
steps
•C
ut a symmetrical heart from paper (this one is about 8 inches
tall), then cut out the middle, leaving a heart-shaped ring with
inch-wide edges.
•T
race pattern onto thick cardboard for the wreath form
and onto red felt for the backing: Cut shapes out, and use
household glue to attach the felt to the form.
•C
olor the edges of the cardboard with a red felt-tip pen.
•H
eat up a glue gun, and glue pistachios to the cardboard
beginning at the V-shaped top of the heart and pointing the
open ends of the shells outward. Cover the entire cardboard
surface.
• In crevices between the rows of pistachios, dab hot glue to
secure pink peppercorns (available at specialty food stores).
•G
lue a picture hanger on the back, and loop ribbon through.
MOTHER’S DAY PROJECT HOW-TO
IN FULL BLOOM WEDDING CENTERPIECE
downloadable clip art patterns
Rose Centerpiece PDF: http://images.marthastewart.com/images/content/web/pdfs/2010Q2/msw_
sum10_roses_centerpieces.pdf
Tulip Centerpiece PDF: http://images.marthastewart.com/images/content/web/pdfs/2010Q2/msw_
sum10_tulip_centerpiece.pdf
Ranunculus Centerpiece PDF: http://images.marthastewart.com/images/content/web/pdfs/2010Q2/
msw_sum10_centerpieces.pdf
steps
•P
rint clip art onto standard-weight 11-by-17-inch paper (if your printer does not handle this size, copy
the clip art onto a disc or thumb drive, and take it to a copy shop or office-supply store with a printing
department).
•T
hen, cut the templates to fit various heights of square candle holders or vases (to shorten the
wrapper, cut away excess from bottom by the stem). Wrap around candle holders, and secure with
double-sided tape.
•T
o finish the bottoms, wrap green grosgrain ribbon around the candle holder, and secure with
double-sided tape.
MOTHER’S DAY PROJECT HOW-TO
IN FULL BLOOM WEDDING FAVOR
downloadable clip art patterns
Rose Stickers PDF: http://images.marthastewart.com/images/content/web/pdfs/2010Q2/msw_
sum10_roses_favor_sticker.pdf
Tulip Stickers PDF: http://images.marthastewart.com/images/content/web/pdfs/2010Q2/msw_
sum10_tulip_favor_sticker.pdf
Ranunculus Stickers PDF: http://images.marthastewart.com/images/content/web/pdfs/2010Q2/
msw_sum10_stickers.pdf
steps
•T
he template without the crop marks is presized to fit data-label sticker paper (No. 800200,
http://www.Data-Labels.com). Just print, peel, and stick onto glassine bags.
•T
he template with crop marks is meant for use with regular 8½-by-11-inch sticker paper. Print, and cut
between the crop marks using a craft knife and a metal ruler (do not cut all the way to the edges of
the paper; this will leave the crop marks intact for subsequent cuts). Peel off backing, and stick onto
glassine bags.
•O
r, print on standard copy paper and adhere with double-sided tape.
MOTHER’S DAY PROJECT HOW-TO
PATTERNED WATERCOLOR CONES
downloadable clip art patterns
Berries: http://www.marthastewart.com/sites/
files/marthastewart.com/ecl/images/content/
web/pdfs/2014/floral-nosegay-berries-0514.pdf
Geraniums: http://www.marthastewart.com/sites/
files/marthastewart.com/ecl/images/content/
web/pdfs/2014/floral-nosegay-geraniums-0514.
pdf
Large Leaves: http://www.marthastewart.com/
sites/files/marthastewart.com/ecl/images/
content/web/pdfs/2014/floral-nosegay-largeleaves-0514.pdf
Large Lemons: http://www.marthastewart.com/
sites/files/marthastewart.com/ecl/images/
content/web/pdfs/2014/floral-nosegay-largelemons-0514.pdf
Large Mixed Flowers: http://www.marthastewart.
com/sites/files/marthastewart.com/ecl/images/
content/web/pdfs/2014/floral-nosegay-largemixed-flowers-0514.pdf
Oranges: http://www.marthastewart.com/sites/
files/marthastewart.com/ecl/images/content/
web/pdfs/2014/floral-nosegay-oranges-0514.pdf
Small Leaves: http://www.marthastewart.com/
sites/files/marthastewart.com/ecl/images/
content/web/pdfs/2014/floral-nosegay-smallleaves-0514.pdf
Small Lemons: http://www.marthastewart.com/
sites/files/marthastewart.com/ecl/images/
content/web/pdfs/2014/floral-nosegay-smalllemons-0514.pdf
Small Mixed Flowers: http://www.marthastewart.
com/sites/files/marthastewart.com/ecl/images/
content/web/pdfs/2014/floral-nosegay-smallmixed-flowers-0514.pdf
Text-weight translucent clear paper:
http://www.paperpresentation.com
steps
•D
ownload our clip-art patterns: Berries,
Geraniums, Large Leaves, Large Lemons,
Large Mixed Flowers, Oranges, Small Leaves,
Small Lemons, Small Mixed Flowers
•P
rint your favorite on vellum, trim as needed, and
roll it around the flowers. Secure the paper with
double-sided tape.
MOTHER’S DAY PROJECT HOW-TO
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Paper Flowers: Livia Cetti at http://www.thegreenvase.com
Vessels: http://www.save-on-crafts.com
GRADUATION PROJECT HOW-TO
MINI MORTARBOARD BOXES
tools and materials
Mini round balsa-wood cheese boxes
($1.75 ea., http://www.
factorydirectcraft.com)
Lettra paper (220 lb., 8½ x 11", in
Pearl White, $2.25/sheet,
http://www.paperpresentation.com)
Fine metallic tassels (3", $10 for 3,
http://www.mjtrim.com)
Ribbon tassels (4", in Peach, $8 each,
http://www.tasselandpom.etsy.com)
Tape
steps
•S
tart with the small, round balsa-wood
box, then cut a 4½-inch square piece of
card stock in a matching color.
•P
unch a hole in the middle of the card
stock with an awl, pull a tassel through
and tape it down.
•S
ecure the paper to the box top with
double sided tape.
GRADUATION PROJECT HOW-TO
VINTAGE HARDCOVERS
tools and materials
Unfinished pine book box with pull
out drawer (8", $12,
http://www.amazon.com)
Liquid guilding, in gold ($7 for
.75 oz., Martha Stewart Crafts,
http://www.michaels.com)
Multi-surface satin craft paint
($2 for 2 oz., Martha Stewart
Crafts, http://www.michaels.com)
steps
•S
tain the entire surface of the book box with diluted paint;
let dry.
•U
se undiluted paint to add designs like stripes, (use painters’
tape for straight lines).
•O
ptional: using craft glue, line the inside with velvet or
decorative paper.
GRADUATION PROJECT HOW-TO
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Fluorescent Artist Tape: http://www.davinciartistsupply.com
Candy Numbers: https://www.etsy.com/shop/VintageConfections
HOLIDAY PROJECT HOW-TO
PVC-PIPE TREE
tools and materials
White paint (optional)
Paintbrush (optional)
Birch plywood, 4-by-6-feet
Miter box saw or pipe cutter
PVC pipes, in 1- to 4.5-inch widths ($2 for 2 ft.,
http://www.homedepot.com)
Sandpaper
White matte spray paint (optional)
Painter’s tape
3 tubes Loctite five-minute instant-mix epoxy
($5 for .47 oz., http://www.homedepot.com)
Popsicle sticks
Mirror-hanging hardware, rated for about
50 lbs. (optional)
Thread-wrapped temari-ball ornaments
(http://www.abchome.com)
steps
•O
ptional: Lightly dilute white paint with
water. Brush onto plywood; let dry.
•W
ith miter saw, cut PVC pipes to various
lengths (2 to 3½ inches). Sand one end of
each. To make trunk, cut a 1-foot-long piece
of 3-inch-diameter pipe in half lengthwise;
sand both long cut edges.
•O
ptional: Spray-paint all cut pieces of pipe.
•W
ith tape, create a 3-by-5-foot isosceles
triangle on plywood. Place pipe pieces within
perimeter, playing around with positioning to
get a layout you like.
•M
ix a quarter-size batch of epoxy. Remove a
piece of pipe from layout; use Popsicle stick
to spread epoxy on unsanded end. Replace
pipe, pressing down. Continue process,
mixing more epoxy as needed. Use epoxy to
attach trunk. Remove tape. Epoxy will dry
quickly but should be left to cure overnight.
•L
ean board against a wall, or hang with
mirror-hanging hardware.
HOLIDAY PROJECT HOW-TO
PRETTY PAPER FOREST
tools and materials
Circle-edge craft punch
(starter set required,
Martha Stewart Crafts, $20,
http://www.michaels.com)
Paper or lightweight card stock
Double-sided tape
Wooden skewers
Hot-glue gun
Square wooden beads (1", $3 for
10, http://www.craftparts.com)
steps
•U
se a craft punch to create paper circles in graduated sizes
(the ones shown here have six-, seven-, eight-, and nine-inch
diameters).
•C
ut the circles in half, roll them into cones, and secure them
with double-sided tape.
•C
ut a skewer to accommodate them.
HOLIDAY PROJECT HOW-TO
EVERGREEN STARS
tools and materials
10 basswood strips (24 inches
each) per 36-inch star, ¼ inches
by ½ inches by 24 inches
(Midwest Basswood, from
http://www.createforless.com)
Craft knife or mini saw
Wood glue
Cut greens, such as rosemary,
cedar, juniper, and boxwood
Hot-glue gun
Evergreen Wreath template:
http://http://www.
marthastewart.com/sites/files/
marthastewart.com/ecl/images/
content/web/pdfs/2011Q4/
stars-wreath-msl1211.pdf
steps
•C
ut wood strips in half to create twenty 12-inch strips.
•P
rint the Evergreen Wreath template. Using template as a
guide, create the base form: Cross 2 strips together and glue
with wood glue. Cross and glue a second pair the same way,
then glue the second pair to the first to form a base with 8
spokes. Let dry.
•C
reate the star points: Arrange a pair of strips into a V shape.
Glue the star point ends together, then glue the opposite ends
to the base tips (alternating the overlapping, as shown).
•C
ontinue gluing the wooden strip points around the base until
you have 8 star points.
•C
ut your greenery into pieces the same lengths as the sections
of the wooden strips (or use shorter or longer pieces of
greenery as necessary).
•H
ot-glue the cut greenery to the sticks.