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Sunday June 28th Funeral Fan Craft-Along! 10:00 AM PST

Hello!

I'm planning the Funeral Fan Craft-Along for next Sunday the 28th at 10:00AM PST and will be enjoying tea and cookies while we craft :D

Attached are the printouts and templates. The fan is going to consist of three layers and below are supplies you'll want to have on hand. I haven't done this before, so It will be an adventure for all of us :)))

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/if8960heu42lhr1/AACEyviBZMWwzit0ZB-Y1nE_a?dl=0

UPDATE/Edit:  The outer dark green line is where we will be making our cuts, and the excess aged paper on the boarders is sacrificial, so if your printer cuts into it, it's no problem :))

I'm printing the color images on somewhat thick matte photo paper (The old fans weren't glossy) but you can work with what you have!

Supply List:

Printouts to cut out and assemble

Exacto knife or razor

Cutting surface

Glue of choice (I'm using Mod Podge and possibly even a hot glue gun)

Needle and thread

Scissors 

Lace & ribbon (The old fans didn't have this and I'm not even sure I'll use it, but I like to be prepared :D

Stapler maybe?

Gold paint and fine brushes

Brown, black or gold sharpie (To fix any white spots showing through if our cuts are rough)

Cutout wood for handle, or a long popsicle stick, or firm wire, or whatever you find!

and the #1 RULE is there aren't any rules! If this inspires you to design your own fan or swap out the image in the center for something else, feel free to! Any kind of creativity is encouraged!

I'm REALLY looking forward to this and can't wait to see you all again :)))

We'll be using the #CreatingwithChristine hashtag so we can all see each others projects! 

-Christine

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Comments

Hi Christine I am new to your Patreon and wanted to do this project but the dropbox link is no longer available. Is there other way to download the file? Thank you~

Hiromi Chan

Christine, Since I am new to your channel, I am only beginning to make my way through your archive. Is this an image you created? It is so well done! I love it!

EdG

Hi Christine I am new to your Patreon and wanted to do this project but the subject is missing is there any way to upload? Thank you bunches

Deborah Wiltshire Whaley

This episode actually made me teary-eyed. I had a furbaby leave me over a year ago. This painting is so touching and awesome.

J.E. Bolton

This painting was one of my favourite things I've ever watched you create, it was so emotive that I tear up just looking at it. I just zoomed in to the image to see it a little clearer and couldn't help but notice that the house you painted in the background looks ALOT like your new house!? Not sure when you found your new house and whether this was intentional but I had to point it out, its uncanny!

Sarah Jayne Field

That’s amazing , all set. also please let us know when are you planning to upload a vintage lighting and photo editing session ? Already excited :))

teee

I watched your video of this today and was just amazed by your talent!

Stacey Ann

Getting caught up on all the episodes and live-streams I’ve missed over the last couple of months and I’m watching the funeral fan craft along and heard you reference the painting you did and when I just looked at this painting I started bawling...it’s so beautiful and has me more in my feels because my “soul-mate” kitty is getting older and having a lot of health problems recently I have had her since I was 19 and I’m 35 now I literally have had her since she was 4 weeks old and she has been a part of my entire adult life I just don’t know how I’m going to live without her she has been my one constant source of love...she has outlasted husbands, friends, everyone lol I love how your special guy is always in your heart and you keep him present in your life!

Jessica Lee Hileman

I have to say, this painting got me right in the deep feels.

Morticia Kensington

You can still watch the video from the link, even though it's not live.

shannis

A quirk witb Patreon but finally I was able to subscribe and support! So disappointing to have missed the CraftALong by days. Ah well. Next time!

Anna

So my printer suddenly decided to be out of coloured ink so mine shall be black and white lol

Sarah Kane

Oh nooooo, I got the time conversion wrong, Sunday 28th 10am PST is Monday 3am Sydney Australia time 😿. I will have to watch the recorded session instead but I have all my materials ready! Sad I won’t be able to craft along with everyone here but please tag your creations on IG with the hashtag Christine has so I can see all your brilliant fans

Vi

I just printed this out and I'm glad I got photo paper. So beautiful!

Mina Murray

Because my partner is amazing (and is a carpenter by trade), he cut a piece of scrap wood into the template shape for me. I still have the paint stirrer for back up!

Mina Murray

I had the exact same idea using a paint stick!

Brenda L.

I am so excited for this! My friend had glossy photo paper so we used that! It’s sooo beautiful glossy! I also had a great idea of using one of those thin wood paint stirrers from Lowes (they are free!) for the handle. The detail of this fan is just lovely! Can’t wait to put it all together 💕

Brenda L.

Just got everything printed out! I can't wait-- this will be my first craft with you. :)

Tessa Villa

Hoping we can join! it's our anniversary on the 28th and that'd certainly be a cool way to spend it :D

Aden

Nicholas, yes! It's the outermost dark line that we will be cutting along.

Meredith Steele

I am red/green color blind, so am I correct in assuming that the black line on the perimeter of the gold portion is the line we are talking about?

Nicholas Frig

Don't be scared! It'll be fun. And whatever you make will be great. Lots of people like to put their own spin on the projects. Check out some the pictures at #creatingwithchristine to see.

Mina Murray

Oh yay! I’m new here and looking forward to this!!!

Dayana Alvarado

i’ve been stressing like crazy about trying to pack and clean out our apartment before moving at the end of the month, and this will be a welcome little break to decompress!! very excited ::-)

Jay

Oh I wish I could, but that's the day of my son's birthday party, he's turning 6. He enjoys your videos almost as much as I do, so I'll have to make sure to watch it with him on Monday. Have fun everyone!

Riona O'Faoladh

My first time with you. Beyond terrified to try my hand at this

Rachel Mullens

Yay, craft-a-long for my birthday!

Victoria Case

My sweetheart just brought me a paint stirrer and it's much narrower than Christine's handle template. So, if you want to use one, you'll need to scale it down.

Mina Murray

Wow - I love the feeling of depth the paper frame gives your painting - like I could put my hand into the other world! (Also I love the ad on the fan back!)

Aunt Debbie Halloween

That was my plan!

Mina Murray

The wooden sticks to stir paint that they give out when you buy wall paint would make a good handle for the fan. You can probably get them free at a paint store.

Nelia Torres

Thank you, Christine! That makes total sense now. Can't wait for the craftalong!!

Meredith Steele

I’m so excited for this!! I wanted something cute to dry my setting spray with lol 🖤🖤🖤

Karysa HorrorHoneysKitchen

Hello! Sarah Bear sent me a picture and I should have clarified: The outer dark green line is where we will be making our cuts, and the excess aged paper on the boarders is sacrificial, so if your printer cuts into it, it's no problem :)) It's just there to avoid any stark white if anyone over cuts their fan :))

Christine McConnell

Mine are cut off as well :( I'm not sure what to do about that!

Sarah Bear

Uh oh, the top edges of the printouts for fan front/back are cut off. Is anybody else having that problem?

Meredith Steele

I have that week off so I can actually attend this live!! I am so excited. Very looking forward to seeing everyone next Monday! (it's on a Monday for Australians, being future-people and all) <3

Vi

I’m so excited for this one. As I’m in Australia, I will most likely do it a bit later than everyone else 😸 Is acrylic paint fine to use? Xx

Louise Hartley

I can’t wait for this, I really needed something positive to look forward to to get me through the week and so this is so exciting! This community is so uplifting, thank you so much for sharing it with all of us! 🖤 I’m in quarantine (someone in my household tested positive) so do you think printing on a good card stock would work? ⚰️

Clara Vratsanos

Can’t wait! You truly are an inspiration :) Thank you for what you do!

Danielle Doll

I was watching the oil painting video and it reminded me so much of my pet Mr.marples. My brother watched it too and said you are a very inspiring artist and that your work is amazing. I agree! Thanks for crafting with us. Its gonna be a nice sunday. Should we make sugar cookies or chocolate chip for the craft along?🐱

Erin Solomon

Yay! I printed mine on paper that was 8.5 X11. So an 8X10 might print just a tad smaller, but should it work :D

Christine McConnell

I’m going to have these photos printed - what size do you recommend for this fan? 8x10? Thanks!

Lauren Smith

Yay!!! Oh wow I was hoping to be able to have a print of your gorgeous painting! Now it will be even more special! Totally hanging this on my wall when I’m done! Thank you Christine!!!

Lauren Smith

So excited to try this!...especially with the humidity from summer we will need these!🥳🌺✂️📐

Tammy Robinson

This is so fun!! I wish I had a template like this when I made fans for my wedding. They could have been keepsakes!

Rachel Blair

The craft-a-longs are the best! I love her work, but the community crafting is my favorite. 😍

Sinister Sarah

Every project is so beautifully detailed! I am very excited to get to work with this piece.

Samuel Gomez

This is going to be fun! I'm delighted to have a new addition to my vast fan collection.

Mina Murray

I’ve never done one of these online craft-alongs. Can’t wait! Even thought I think it may be 3 am in Oz but I’ll be up for it!

Rebecca Kettle

Yay!! This is the announcement I was waiting for!! Can't wait!!!

Merina Lewis

YAY!!!

Leah Sims


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