Foamtastic

How to create with Foamtastic.

For all the projects on this page you will need...

Rectangular Purse

1.Photocopy the template provided and cut our (repeat for all templates). Secure onto Foamtastic sheet the colour of your choice and draw around. Use a craft knife to slice the foam along the indicated line between the dots. Remove the template and cut out the shape from the Foamtastic. Push the tabs created through the two cut slits to make up the purse body. No glue is required. 

2. Decorate with pre-cut Foam shapes, mini mirrors, permanent markets and acrylics. use Aleenes Tacky Glue or a low temp glue gun to secure the decorations. TIP

If you wish to use Chunky Stamps or create a paint effect on the purse, do this before assembling the purse body. To make a clasp, attach an arrow headed shaped piece of foam to the front panel of the purse closed, push the arrow head into the slit. Alternatively, use a button or fabric clasp.

Square Purse

Use the template to cut out two pieces of different coloured foam. Align together and glue around the edges (leaving the top free), using a low temp glue gun. Decorate and make catches as above. TIP. use Rubber Stamps and Embossing Powder to create embossed effects onto the foam!

Three Dimensional Animals

1. Use the template provided to cut out a basic animal body shape. Pull up the side panels and clip into place underneath the arms to make a 3D shape. Add ears to suit your chosen animal e.g. long ears for a rabbit, round ears for a bear. First draw the ear shapes onto foam, cut out, then glue the base of each ear between the two pieces of foam which make up the top of the head. 

2. Use different colours of foam to make the features individual to each animal. Chenille can be sued for tails and whiskers, pom poms for the noses, tails, ears and cheeks and wobbly eyes for the eyes. Aleen’s Tacky Glue can be used to glue all these features down and chenille can be pushed through the foam.

Decorative Plaques

Cut a basic shape of Foamtastic large enough to accommodate a name and design. Draw out the letters onto a contrasting colour of foam and cut out. Position into place. Use pre-cut Foamtastic shapes (or cut out your own), and create a picture. Glue all elements of the design into place using Aleene’s Tacky Glue. Use permanent markers or acrylics to add detail and decorative edges scissors for interesting borders.