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Woven Kwanzaa Memory Page
Item# h00003Weaving is a strong theme in Kwanzaa decor. Record your family celebration with this unique memory page. Exclusive to Michaels.comStep: 1
Cut 1 inch strips from papers: 1 from red, 1 from green and 2 from black. Position on full page of black paper, using a glue stick to stick down about an inch on either end.
Step: 2
Cut two 3-inch pieces from 1-inch strips of black and glue over ends of strips on memory page.
Step: 3
Weave strips of raffia through paper strips, working back and forth. Allow raffia to loop around strips loosely. Glue ends in place behind strips.
Step: 4
When strips are completely woven with raffia, slide glue stick behind strips on either side to anchor weaving in place. Don't worry about sticking the whole piece down.
Step: 5
Trim photo or photocopy to desired size. Run through the Xyron machine.
Step: 6
Cut a piece of green paper 1&½inches x 2-inches. Use this paper for journaling, recording any information about your photo. We used our computer to add captions, but many scrapbookers prefer to letter by hand using acid-free pens or markers. When you've completed your journaling, run paper through the Xyron machine.
Step: 7
Cut a piece of red paper 3-inches x 4-inches. Adhere green journaling paper to this piece, using photo as guide for placement. Run through the Xyron machine.
Step: 8
Stamp designs on red piece as desired.
Step: 9
Arrange pieces on page, using photo as guide. When pieces are positioned properly, adhere to page.
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Decorative Stamp, Accent Swirl
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Adhesive Cartridge
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Create-A-Sticker Machine
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Glue stick
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Paper, black
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Paper, green
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Paper, red
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Photo
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Rubber stamps, small
This project can also be completely assembled using a glue stick.Craft Time: 30 minutes