by Kathy Cano-Murillo - Mar. 29, 2003 12:00 AM
The Arizona Republic
In America, everybody gets to say what he or she believes.

Even those who say it with glue guns.

While citizens are voicing all kinds of opinions about the war, some are contributing to the conversation in a unique way: by joining the "Crafting for Peace" movement. The headquarters exists only in each creative person's mind as they knit, bead, paint and sprinkle glitter in the hopes of spreading a message of hope, love and unity.

I was inspired after seeing artists from all over the country create everything from peace shrines and knitted armbands to beaded safety pins and clay doves.

No matter what side of the fence you're on, you can do something to show support for our troops. It's amazing how far one spool of yellow ribbon, a few glue sticks and a handful of fabric roses can go.


Yellow ribbon lapel pins

Supplies
1 spool of yellow ribbon
Tiny wood cutouts of stars and/or hearts
Red, white and blue acrylic paint or paint pens
Tiny fabric roses in red, white and blue
Scissors
Small pin backs
Hot glue

Directions: Paint the wood cutouts in red, white and blue and set aside to dry. Cut the ribbon into 3-inch strips. Make one pin at a time by folding a strip of ribbon into a loop and adding a small drop of glue to secure it. Add another drop of glue and place painted wood cutout or a trio of fabric roses in center. Turn the pin over and add one more drop of glue to affix the pin back.

Tips and variations: Replace pin back with magnet or hair barrette. Make a larger version by using wider ribbon, bigger wood cutouts and fishing line to hang from your rear-view mirror.



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