1. Create a stocking out of fun foam – I simply googled “stocking template,” found a shape that I liked, and printed it out. I saved myself a little sewing by folding the foam in half & cutting around the shape using Fiskars Softgrip No 8 Scissors
2. I then hand-stitched around the edge of the stocking using embroidery floss (tip: the Fiskars 12-n-1 Sewing Multi tool has a handy needle threader!)
3. I created a cute foam dog bone to decorate the front of the stocking. To make this, cut 2 hearts from foam. I used the Hearts Template and Fiskars Retractable Fingertip Craft Knife. I attached each heart to the end of a strip of foam.
4. To tie a ribbon in the center of the dogbone, I simply punched two holes using Fiskars ¼ inch Circle Hand Punch – it easily punches through foam!
5. The simple tag was created by first trimming a base tag from cardstock using Fiskars 12in Portable Trimmer. I added a decorative touch to the bottom edge using Fiskars Apron Lace border punch.
6. I then added a “no peeking” sticker, and a strip of patterned paper. Fiskars Furry Friends punch adds the finishing touch for a tag that’s perfect for your favorite pooch!
Supplies:
Fiskars 12in Portable Trimmer 12-98937897
Fiskars Retractable Fingertip Craft Knife 01-005318 http://fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_fingertipknife-retractable.aspx
Fiskars L Furry Friends punch 12-74307097 http://fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_furry-friends-l.aspx
Fiskars 12-n-1 Sewing Multi Tool 12-59777097 http://fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_12-in-1-multi-tool.aspx
Fiskars Softgrip No 8 Bent Scissors 98817897 http://fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_no-8-softgrip-bent-craft-scissors.aspx
Fiskars ¼ inch Circle Hand Punch 23527097 http://fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_hand-punch-14-circle.aspx
Fiskars Hearts Template 48557097 http://fiskarscrafts.com/tools/t_shapetemplate-tool-hearts-1-wvicto.aspx
Other – Fun foam sheets, ribbon, Embroidery floss, Cardstock (Bazzill), Sticker (October Afternoon), Patterned paper (October Afternoon)