Hello there, today I am doing a 'Spotlight' post and I've chosen Helmar Fabric Glue as the star!
What you will need:
Helmar Fabric Glue, paper, fabric, scissors, scrap laces and a button.
Firstly, fold your chosen paper inwards so that the edges will overlap about 2cm (1/2") and fold the bottom up about the same. Open up the paper and cut the bottom sides at the crease, angling towards the centre. Then cut the top side sections off at the crease. Shape the centre top piece to your desired shape for the envelope flap.
Cover the paper piece (wrong side) with glue and place on your fabric. Don't worry too much about any glue seeping through the fabric as this will be on the inside of your envelope. Allow time to dry thoroughly.
Once dry, fold into the shape of your envelope and apply Helmar Fabric Glue to the edge that will be on top and along the little flap at the bottom and fold up.
Flip over your envelope and begin to decorate by applying Helmar Fabric Glue to the front and some pretty scraps of lace.
Making the Flower
To make the scrappy flower for the front, select a few scraps of lace and fabric and cut into rough circles, approximately 7-8cm (3"). Cut a circle from some scrap paper smaller than the size of the lace circles for the base of the flower. Apply Helmar Fabric Glue to the middle of the paper circle and then lay a lace piece on top, scrunching it up in the centre to add some dimension. Keep adding layers of laces and fabrics, alternating them as you go and placing them a little off centre every now and then.
I had a little off white flower petal in my scrap basket so I placed it on the very top and then applied Helmar Fabric Glue to my button of choice, a pretty satin wedding button, and then placed it in the middle of the flower and pressed firmly down.
Once dry, I glued it to the front of the envelope and that's it, a very pretty fabric envelope with a lovely shabby vintage feel ready to give to someone special.
I do hope you enjoyed this tutorial and will consider making one, and as always when using strong glues please ensure you have good ventilation 🙂
Thank you for stopping by,
Jeanette xx
