spring 2012 press kit
Creative Connections
At Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores®, we’re setting the scene for spring. Join us for a tea time jubilee, complete with a collection of crafts inspired by the cheerful colors and attitudes of spring. Once you see these exceptional ideas, we know you’ll agree that Happiness is Handmade™!
Bird Cage Tea Cozy
Send hearts aflutter with this quaint keepsake that’s destined to be the talk of tea time! Line the interior with Insul-Bright® fabric to keep tea wonderfully warm. Detail the exterior with a bird cage motif as a fitting tribute to spring and summer.
Skill Level 2: Some experience necessary
Approximate Crafting Time: 6 hours plus drying time
Mixed Media Tech Case
Create a case for your iPad® or e-reader that’s as colorful and one-of-a-kind as you! It’s blooming with a bevy of beautiful embellishments — handmade fabric flowers, hand-painted spring blossoms, key charms, jewelry chain, ribbon and stitching.
Skill Level 3: Experience necessary
Approximate Crafting Time: 8 hours plus drying time
Enchanted Gardens Chandelier
What a stunning way to add ambiance and allure to outdoor spaces! Create this luxurious luminary by stringing cascades of crystals onto a wire plant basket. Arrange battery-operated flameless candles inside the base for a glamorous, glowing effect.
Skill Level 2: Some experience necessary
Approximate Crafting Time: Weekend project
Fanciful Flowers Hair Accessory
Feminine, flirty and always fabulous! Linen and organza flowers are sewn onto a simple headband, making it this season’s fun-to-wear fashion accessory. The flowers are purposely crafted in a carefree style for a look that’s elegant, yet free of formalities.
Skill Level 2: Some experience necessary
Approximate Crafting Time: 3 hours
Buttons & Baubles Bracelet
Vintage elegance meets modern-day diva! This fabric-covered bangle bracelet is artfully embellished with a treasure trove of lovely little trinkets. Buttons, fabric flowers, ribbons, silver chain and a keepsake key coordinate in exquisite harmony.
Skill Level 1: No experience necessary
Approximate Crafting Time: 2 hours plus drying time for glue
White Whimsy Vase
Monochromatic elegance emphasizes the rich texture of this stylish vase. To create it, decoupage faux fern fronds and flowers onto a rectangular glass container then spray paint it all white. When dry, the exterior resembles the look of porcelain!
Skill Level 1: No experience necessary
Approximate Crafting Time: 2 hours plus drying time
Insulated Bicycle Tote
Fashion and function lead the way when you’re on-the-go! This handy bicycle tote is insulated and laminated to keep snacks cool and dry. The straps easily wrap around the bike’s handlebars then unwrap quickly for convenient carrying.
Skill Level 3:Experience necessary
Approximate Crafting Time: 3 hours
Tea Time Invitation & Place Card
Welcome guests to an afternoon of tea and treats with tastefully designed tea cup-shaped invitations. The handmade place card settings are favor bags that can be filled with samples of tea for guests to take home and enjoy later.
Skill Level 2: Some experience necessary
Approximate Crafting Time: 1 hour
Flower Top Ottoman
Sit back, relax and put your feet up on this handmade ottoman! Choose home decor fabrics in colors and prints inspired by the pastel palette of spring. Softly scalloped edges and a fun flower top are the distinctive details everyone will admire.
Skill Level 3: Experience necessary
Approximate Crafting Time: 8-10 hours
Soft Silhouette Lampshade
Here’s a bright idea that adds a fresh breath of feminine style to any room! Cover a lampshade with pink fabric then cut out an array of floral shapes. For a finishing touch, wrap organza around the entire lampshade then trim the edges with ribbon.
Skill Level 1: No experience necessary
Approximate Crafting Time: 2 hours
Jeweled Neckline Top
Transform a plain woven top into a wearable work of art! Sew strands of beads, buttons and other embellishments along the top’s neckline for trendsetting do-it-yourself style. For a fresh look, choose a color scheme inspired by the scenery of spring.
Skill Level 2: Some experience necessary
Approximate Crafting Time: 4-6 hours
Versatile Circle Wrap
The Double Stitch Twins, Erika and Monika Simmons, designed this sensational wrap as a testament to their dare-to-be-different style. Whether wrapped around the waist or draped over the shoulders, your fashion statement will be delivered in a very exciting way.
Skill Level 3: Some experience necessary
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