2nd Annual On-Line Workshop - Victorian Santa Pt. 2

As per your request, I'm starting a part 2 so it will make it easier to access

It was decided then that we should do a 2nd Annual Workshop...so here we are!!

No experience in crafting necessary...

How will it work?

Together we will choose a Sat. or Sun. where I will be able to sit close by the computer, taking pictures of each step..the Victorian Santa is very easy, honest...it's a project that anyone can do and follow...

How does one get the materials?

Last year I sent out supplies that wouldn't be easy to obtain and part of the materials had to be gathered by participants...same for this year..
individuals who participate will receive a 'kit' and also I am posting a list that you can be gathering up the items needed...

Your kit will include:

Victorian Santa Face
Body kit
Hair pkg. for beard and hair (specialty item)
stuffing
3 Lengths of 18" heavy duty floral wire
4” stip of contrasting velveteen or velvet for hands


You will need to pick up:

3” Styro Ball
2 styro balls - 1/2” to 1" (will be used for hands)
¾ of a meter of either cotton velveteen or velvet (prefer 45”)
Liquid stitch
Gold Braid
Glue gun & glue sticks
Lightweight craft wire
Decorations as desired to complete your Santa

To date the following have registered:


Abbisgramma
Heavenscape (2)
Lizrainey
Seedtosser1
Planolinda
Fleursdefouquet (1) (6 heads)
Luvs2garden2000
Taters55 (3)
Darlinmoma
Deborah
Jojoringer
Doe41
Robynznest
Gardenglory
2pugdogs
darlinmoma (if able-will confirm closer to the date)
Ladydragon5
Donna
Crissy
Mibus2 - 2 kits
Shuggins
1AnjL
Zhinusmom 2
Gapeahen





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Was a good girl, honest, poured 4 faces last night and am off to pour another 4 while having coffee...takes a few days to cure..need more materials so will have to make a quick stop tonight...had about 6 left over from my visit to Judy's so nearing the numbers I need for this group but must continue pouring for my other workshops...

Time for work..no more playing 'christmas santa'...lol

Oh this craft sounds like so much fun! Can hardly wait!

guess I had better start looking for my supplies I need so I have them on hand when the time comes LOL

I'm picking some up on each shopping trip. Just keep the list in my pocketbook. Need to find my glue gun and sticks so everything will be all together when craft time is here.

Adding faces to this thread as we just moved over....
poured 4 last night and 2 more this morning..so am well on my way to being organized...will cut the armitures (body set-up) this weekend..

mm good thing you said that Deb reminds me I have to get one of those too mine are gone had 2 back in Illinois but no idea what happened to them in the move LOL

Glue guns are always wonderful to have, doesn't have to be a commercial one, just the smaller hand ones are fine...think I even saw glue sticks in the $$$$ store....

Forgot to take a run into town tonight for more supplies, but did get 6 more Santa faces poured and with 8 from yesterday, I'm doing fine..now for them to dry a few days..guess I'll spend Mon./Tues. at work painting faces...lol

I love that corner your santa faces are setting up in, that's beautiful!

right hand side of my kitchen counter Crissy..I can decorate it, lol, because I don't do 'cooking'...stopping tonight to purchase more supplies, looking for horns, embelishments as well...

I got my material today almost bought the balls but forgot the size I needed LOL

We are all so excited, and waiting for this one to start!!!!
I can't wait.
Linda Kay

Will have to learn how to group message...keep thinking how to make it fun, non stressful..thought once everyone has their material I can give them directions for the dress and cape and get that much done in time more suitable to your own schedule...

Betty, if you ever need to get everyones attention, you could do a group d-mail blast. Just list everyone that has signed up as your friends group for this project then one d-mail will be sent to everyone on the project. Just a thought if that's what you mean by group message for making announcements for start times etc.

That is it but not exactly sure what you mean..will have to research it tomorrow...tks

Is it possible to still sign-up for this?

Thanks!

Yes it is, would love to have you join us...

I remembered to take my supplies out of my car :o

Betty, what section of a fabric store or craft store would the craft wire be in? I can't seem to find it and the people who work at Jo-Ann's are a tad slow.

I bought
all of the styro balls
Liquid Thread I'm assuming is the same as Liquid Stitch
4 yards of gold metallic soutache braid
10 watt dual temp mini glue gun
mini glue sticks

I still need
cotton velveteen or velvet
lightweight craft wire

I'm way excited, I can't wait to take my finished product to work and show it off as my first craft of anything I have ever made!

Betty, hope you do give us directions for the dress/cape early. I've been sorting through my fabric and trims and am getting excited. I'd love to experiment ahead of time. Would cut now but don't know the diminsions.

chrissy---
The wire would be where they have all the dried flower arranging supplies in--The "bricks" of Floral foam, wreath frames, etc....I imagine the Styrofoam balls would be in the same area! At least they are here......

Just ask!

LOL Thanks!

The styro balls are next to the glue! LOL Already got those yesterday. The styro balls, glue gun, and glue was all in the same place. I don't get that but Ok...

Betty, my names not on the list :(

is there still room for me?

Sorry, just added your name...for sure everyone is invited...pouring more santa's...lol

This weekend I'll do the part of the dress - full explanation so that as time progresses you will all be able to have the coat garb and cape done so it truly can be a NO stress day!

Awesome getting excited here.

The wire in my wal-mart is by all the beading supplies.
Linda Kay

Oh that would really Cool Betty, This way too I've an idea on the how big the added decorations should be.
LOL, for some reason I just can't seen to scale down what size they should be.

Crissy and all the first time Crafters, How exciting, I can't wait to see what you come up with!!

I think I am set with all my materials now.
Just got to concentrate on the decorations...

I bought a brand new glue gun too...Been meaning to for several years now so this will be the first project
to use it, woohoo, I am excited too.

I snuck out and broke a limb off the dead tree that fell for the staff! Hope I got it long enough! I'll make my robe as soon as I get demensions, too! I'm gonna sew mine!

Promise tonight or tomorrow I'll provide you all with more info...

Squirming in my seat ..... but happy!

I would like to sign up! Thanks!

I've never even owned a glue gun before! That's exciting enough in itself!

Oh my, you can get into a lot of trouble with a glue gun. Now we got another crafter hooked for sure!!!
LOL
Watch out for the glue gun, thay can get really hot!!!

Linda Kay

Touching the glue while it's still hot hurts too! Been there, done that a few times. Jerking hand back, hopping around with a long spider web of glue floating in the air .....

LOL

I think we have all been there, and it hurts so bad, then you spend the next few minutes cursing yourself, or the glue gun!!!


Linda Kay

oh dang and then sometimes you have to hold that little piece in there and the glue has its way of finding your finger OUCH

Maybe we should use tweezers to hold tiny stuff in place . Can you just see the tweezers glued in place, too?

In all seriousness ..... I do use a floral pick to push silk stems, etc into hot glue but still manage to get it on my fingers. dang that stuff burns!

I don't think it is as bad as burning your arm wtih a curling iron though ...curling iron gives a blister glue gun is just hot for a few seconds LOL

Amen, sistah!