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I have seen some BEAUTIFUL scarves in the Gallery -- but wonder what the source is for the scarves -- Am interested in white and black. I found a website but it is wholesale only. Anyone?
Thanks in advance,
My first thread !! I'm nervous !! Does it show?
I don't have a clue where to order these, but I did find out a neat tip today for wrapping scarves. Feed the scarf into a clear glass Christmas ornament and a tie a ribbon at the top of the ornament. It looks pretty enough to hang on a tree.
Thank you to both of you. I love the idea of putting the scarf in a clear Christmas ornament -- that would be stunning -- but first I have the do the scarf !!
The dharma trading link is great -- they have too many kinds of scarves -- I don't know which to get !! I know I have a source for the dyna flow silk inks, so all I think I need is the scarves. I am going to do something abstract so won't get the Synthrapol they recommend. They also had a silk tank top for $8 that might be fun to play with -- don't know though, that might be way beyond my skills ---- The site has great instructions but I think I will be "simplifying" them.
My upline is Jenn Balcer (one of the splitcoast admins here). Anyway, when I first became a demo this summer, she came over and did a "Christmas in July" workshop for me and my friends. Anyway, one of the projects was a silk scarf. She did it with the "Roses in Winter" set and the SU craft inks. Then all she did was heat set it with an iron.
I intend to make those exact things for my SILs for Christmas.
HTH.
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My friend traded at convention for a silk scarf, it came from someone on SCS, I am pretty sure her name is Billie Rose. All I can say about that scarf is WOW!!!! It was so pretty. She probably knows a good place to get them, since she had quite a few of them at convention.
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At Cathy Parlitsis' last downline meeting, the silk scarves were a make-n-take. The ones she used are from dharmatrading.com. They are the Habotai Silk Scarves #H88 and are 8" x 54" . That makes them about $1 per scarf. Not bad at all!
We just stamped with craft ink and let them dry. They are really cool! I'll have to post a picture later.
Definitely go with Dharma Trading - they have the best deal on scarves! The Habotoi is good for swaps and stamp camps, but if you're giving as a gift, spend a few pennies more and go for the next higher quality - crepe de chine. You'll find that the fabric works really well absorbing ink without running. Plus, it has a gorgeous texture! They come in white and black. I use our chalk inks on the scarves - works beautifully! Here's a picture of one with a matching microscope slide pin - I did the smaller ones (6x24) for swaps at convention this year, and I'm doing the larger ones (8x54 and 11x60) for Christmas gifts! They're so fun to make and give - I know you'll love it!
I used the Earths/Regals set - it's great for fall colors, too! Here's a Word document I made up for my group with some detailed instructions, in case anyone needs it!
I have used craft ink --waited till it was dry and then threw it in the dryer. You could also run an iron over it as long as the steam is off!! I actually purchased the longest one from Dharma trading and stamped the Snowflake set on them and draped them over a decorative curtain rod for my downstairs. When I had my Stamp a Stamp last Sat every one just loved them! So many ides so little time!!
__________________ Today is Yesterday Tomorrow..so I guess I should just do it now??? :rolleyes:
Thank you, everyone. I'll be making some awesome gifts, that's for sure. I'm amazed at how inexpensive the scarves are - will be fun to play with them !
I just came across this thread, wish it had been sooner, and have already ordered some to play with. Thank you so much for the terrific gift idea. I hope to complete some for my sister, daughter and daughter-in-laws for the holidays. Can't wait to try them.
ok ladies and gents if there is any.. i have a silly question but am in a dilemma--
i am wanting to havea v-day worskshop where i supplie everything you need just bring your bodies and even idea. from 630 pm to whenever you pay $1 for every card you make.. bring your own snacks but somewill be provided.... i will do a little something like games and prizesbut dont know what else .. what to say to really get people in ... any suggestions and also i am really bad and putting it all together.... just how to make a great headline make everything look really nice and organized... ugugggggggggg i hate doing this any one want to help a poor silly new demo...
nina
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ok ladies and gents if there is any.. i have a silly question but am in a dilemma--
i am wanting to havea v-day worskshop where i supplie everything you need just bring your bodies and even idea. from 630 pm to whenever you pay $1 for every card you make.. bring your own snacks but somewill be provided.... i will do a little something like games and prizesbut dont know what else .. what to say to really get people in ... any suggestions and also i am really bad and putting it all together.... just how to make a great headline make everything look really nice and organized... ugugggggggggg i hate doing this any one want to help a poor silly new demo...
nina
I recommend you pose this question in the demonstrator only forums--it will be more noticeable in there for fellow demonstrators to respond to. :grin:
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