(for want of a better term!),
was made for a local TV show,
Powerhouse.
They wanted me to demonstrate an
arts and crafts project.
It will be shown Sept. 4, Tuesday next week,
8 pm on GMA NewsTV.
This can be used to decorate a mirror,
a frame, a blackboard,
or even a frame on a scrapbook, etc.
First you have to cut out pieces of cardboard
in the shape of your design.
I am making a girl, but this can easily
be a cat, flowers, a baby,
stars, books, a basketball.
It really depends on where
you will put the mirror or frame,
or whom you will give it to!
Next you will cut out some fiberfill
in the same shape as the cardboard.
Cut out fabric with a little margin
in the same shape as the cardboard.
Afterwards, use the glue gun to attach the fabric
to the cardboard,
with the fiberfill in between.
Make sure that it is well shaped.
Here I am auditioning the pieces to see
how it will look.
For the hair, I did not use cardboard
and fiberfill.
I just pasted the cloth on a piece of paper,
cut out the shape and attached it with
hot glue on the back,
and the bangs on the front.
I used moving eyes, and made drooping eyelids.
I cut out the nose from the same fabric
and lips from a pink fabric.
I used a sort of soft leather for the face,
but if you are using fabric that easily frays,
you may paste the fabric on paper
before using it for the nose and eyelids.
Here is the part I like!
Adding embellishments!
If you are making a stand up mirror,
you will have to put a strong
cardboard backing to make the head stand.
If you want the mirror to hang
on the wall,
then a paper backing will do.
Attach eye hooks to the back of the mirror or frame
to hang it on the wall.
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That's a cute mirror that looks back at you! You must feel like you're being watched or maybe it's just nice to have a little someone looking on and showing their approval!
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Hi Patsy. Nice project! Was able to watch you and your mom on Powerhouse last night. I was really blessed by the story — your personal lives, your family, your business are all such wonderful witnesses to God's favor and faithfulness. And the Lord spoke to me through you when you said that everyone has been given plenty of gifts. It was such a confirmation of God's message to me since the morning pa during my prayer time, since my Bible readings were also full of that — the Spirit bestowing gifts. Thank you for sharing your story. More blessings upon you and your entire family! — Mich Nicolas
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Thank you for sharing your creativity to Filipinos across generations.
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