Ready to add a little Wow Factor to your next special event? Whether it’s a birthday for someone special, a bridal shower or baby shower, a tea for your closest friends or for no reason at all, this little duo will show them just how special you think they are. REQUIRED MATERIALS: Quilting Cotton Mod Podge and applicator Wooden Tray & Wooden Ornament Glitter Ribbon Chipboard letter www.freespiritfabric.com Copyright © 2012 Melissa Peda for Free Spirit Serving Tray Supplies: 1 Prepared Wooden Serving Tray 1 piece of quilting cotton to fit inside tray bottom Scissors Hard Coat Mod Podge and applicator NOTE: If your tray is unfinished wood, sand and paint it first. Allow the paint to dry completely before Mod Podging. Measure the inside bottom of the tray. Cut fabric to size. Remove dust, lint, etc. from tray and apply one generous layer of Mod Podge. For this step you may use regular formulas of Mod Podge (matte, gloss, satin) if you choose. Carefully place fabric, right side up, in bottom of tray. Smooth fabric in place and remove all air bubbles by gently working them to the outer edges. Let dry completely. Cover fabric in at least two coats of Hard Coat Mod Podge, letting it dry completely in between coats. Allow to cure 72 hours. For even more durability, spray with acrylic sealer. www.freespiritfabric.com Copyright © 2012 Melissa Peda for Free Spirit Pg. 2 of 4 Decorative Ornament Supplies: 1 Prepared Wooden Ornament 2 pieces of quilting cotton to fit ornament Scissors Fabric Mod Podge, Matte Mod Podge and applicator Glitter Chipboard Letter NOTE: If your ornament is unfinished wood, sand and paint it first. Allow the paint to dry completely before Mod Podging. Cut fabric into pieces that are at least 1/2” bigger all the way around. Apply Fabric Mod Podge to right side of fabric and allow to dry. Trace ornament onto fabric and cut out shape. Apply regular Mod Podge to wood and place fabric onto ornament. Carefully smooth out any air bubbles by working them to the edges. When dry, repeat for other side. Apply at least one coat of Mod Podge to each side, letting dry completely each time. Use a small brush to apply Mod Podge to outer edge of ornament. While still wet, sprinkle glitter over the glue to create a sparkly edge. (If you prefer, use craft glue in a bottle for this step. You may find that the applicator tip makes things easier for you.) When dry, apply the chipboard letter using more Mod Podge or craft glue. Thread ribbon through the ornament, tie and it’s ready! www.freespiritfabric.com Copyright © 2012 Melissa Peda for Free Spirit Pg. 3 of 4 A Few Tips and Some Notes If you are unable to find a wooden ornament, don’t despair. Mod Podge adheres to just about anything. Really. And it doesn’t have to be round. A narrow rectangle would look great too. Doesn’t have a hole in it? No problem. Drilling through balsa wood is easy. No drill? Still not a problem. Use a staple on each side to secure the ribbon and cover each side with a button or other embellishment. Or even easier, use a strong adhesive to apply the ribbon to each side. The tray doesn’t have to be wooden either. Mod Podge lets you get creative with whatever you can get your hands on. *** Air bubbles are a common complaint of newbie Mod Podgers. Go slowly and if you’re using a sponge applicator, avoid the application of too much pressure. You will be pushing Mod Podge and air through the sponge which will leave you with some bubbles. However, if you have bubbles that have dried, simply use fine sand paper to lightly sand the surface. While I have created and staged this with special occasions in mind, the tray would be a great gift for anyone on any occasion. It would work as an organizer for change, keys and mobile devices. Use a few to sort your incoming and outgoing mail. Keep track of the remotes and have room left over for snacks. You see, good for all sorts of things. And the best part, easy and fun to make! *** Want to add sparkle to your projects? Try Sparkle Fabrics used for these projects are from Dena Design’s Pretty Little Things Collection by FreeSpirit. You can find more Mod Podge projects and free patterns on my website. Please visit me at 100billionstars.com www.freespiritfabric.com Copyright © 2012 Melissa Peda for Free Spirit Pg. 4 of 4