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Midge
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Re: Parchment craft

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RosemaryH wrote:This is a craft that I have been buying the stash to do and will be able to start soon. Do you have any tips on what to be aware of, things to avoid, things that have worked out well etc.

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I would stick to either Pergamano or PCA tools and grids and parchment paper.
There are other makes but the stuff is not the same quality at all.
Here are a couple of Christmassy ones I did.


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that is beautiful!
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Those are so beautiful. You do such wonderful work. :applesauce:
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They are so pretty Midge :applesauce: :applesauce:
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Fantasic, Midge! :applesauce:

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Hello again, Midge -- what lovely cards, bith the embossing (is that the right term?) and the painting!
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Ohhhh, I haven't seen this before but how beautiful!!

My stepmother is a papercrafter and I think she would love this ... will have to show her.
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Midge, you're really talented.
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:applesauce: :applesauce: :applesauce: fantastic work.
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You are so talented Midge, they are lovely. :D
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Beautiful Work


I think Parchment craft is lovely,
I have bought a lot of tools for it but ......................
Havent really got in to it
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Superb work Midge. Ever been tempted to do a peacock one?!
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Yes (no suprise) I have. If I can find a pic I'll show you.
2022 is yet another year of the UFO!!
Great Wall of China,
Peacocks and Pheasants,
Birds of a feather,
Hardanger Table runner,
TW Peacock Tapestry,
Milennium Sampler,
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These are lovely Midge. :applesauce:
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how pretty! i've seen this done on a craft show before but have never tried it. your work is so neat and precise. thank you for sharing.
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