Craft Inspirations and DIY Below you will see how to make:Personalized Hand SanitizersStoring your BootsWrapped LettersShredded T-ShirtChristmas Photo TagsPhotos on MetalPhotos on WoodRemovable Snap On & Off Lace ShortsDinner Menu BoardStamped Coasters from Bathroom Tiles Photo Magnets from Glass Gems or MarblesSticky Notes Clipboard from CoastersJewelry Holder out of FrameQuick Poodle Skirt Personalized Hand Sanitizers What you’ll need: Bath & Body Works hand sanitizersLabel TemplateColor PrinterGlueRibbons My mother-in-law and I were helping with a bridal shower and so we wanted to give out favors that would be cute but something people would ACTUALLY use. 1. Then I went online and searched free digital scrapbook paper to create my labels on photoshop. - - - If you are new to digital scrapbooking…here's a free video tutorial for beginners. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Storing your Boots Pool Noodle (I got mine at the Dollar Tree!)
New Green Mama: Reversible Messenger Bag Tutorial Here's what you will need: Main body -2 pieces of home dec weight fabric or corduroy measuring 14" x 12" (Fabric A) Main body-2 pieces of contrasting home dec weight fabric measuring 14" x 12" (Fabric B) Flap- 1 piece of Fabric A- 12" x 11.5" Flap- 1 piece of Fabric B- 12" x 11.5" Back Pocket- 1 piece of Fabric A- 14" x 8" Back pocket- 1 piece of Fabric B- 14" x 8" Small Pocket- 1 piece of Fabric B- 7" x 12" Strap- 1 piece of Fabric A- 6" x 42" Depending on the weight of your fabric, you may want to interface it. I purchased 1 yard of each fabric and had plenty of fabric left over. Let's get started. Cut out all your pieces. Cut a 1 inch square out of the bottom corners of all 4 pieces. Interface pieces. Take your strap piece and iron each side towards the middle. Then fold in half and iron. Round the corners of the flap pieces. With right sides together sew the flap pieces together leaving the top open. Clip the curves. Turn right side out and iron. Stitch across the bottom of the pocket.
Backlit Canvas Art Do you have one project that you've been longing to do, but just haven't found the time yet? This is it for me. I call it my Backlit Canvas Art and the inspiration piece has been pinned in my "Crafts to try" Pinterest board for ages. My "pin"speration is an artist's piece made from metal that has hand cut flowers all over it. So I decided to give it a go and create my version. There are two main differences between the two: 1. 2. The idea of the canvas is that during the day (ie. with the Christmas light off) you have a beautiful sculpture while at night (you guessed it, with the Christmas lights on!) How about a tutorial? Supply list Mounted canvas (mine is 10"x10") cardstock to fit on your canvas (mine is 12"x12") stamps ink pad X-acto knife light source* *I wasn't sure if I wanted to use a single bulb or Christmas lights so that is why both are in the above picture. I decided to go with the same flower theme as my inspiration piece. I randomly stamped various flowers across my cardstock.
Tag Wallet Tutorial Thanks to everyone who voted for me over at SYTYC. I am still in shock that I won. Head over and vote on this weeks crafts. What you need: -4 pieces of 8-1/2 x 11 handmade paper (the handmade paper looks like paper fiber pressed together, it's stronger and has more flexibility than card stock). -lots of clothing tags in preferred colors ( I used about 40, but it will vary depending on their size) - colored ribbon- optional (I didn't have enough tags and wanted to add more green so I used three strips of green ribbon) -a glue stick -thread (I used 4 different shades) -a piece of poster board - one button Step 1: cutting the main parts I cut three pieces of paper into the wallet shape. Using my paper cutter I cut the black and green sheets down to a 7 -1/2" x 10" and the blue sheet to 7- 1/4" x 9- 3/4". Next I made the curve at the top. I cut the curve out. Step 2: Constructing the front Once I had them laid out I used a glue stick to hold them in place while I sewed around all the edges.
DIY Chan Luu-Style Wrap Bracelet Like this: Like Loading... Filed under Accessories, Bracelets, Jewelry Tagged as Accessories, bracelets, Chan Luu, DIY, DIY Jewelry, do it yourself, Fashion, Fashion DIY, jewelry, Runway, Runway DIY, Wrap Bracelets Jordynn Mackenzie - Limited-edition handmade accessories An easy to sew square-bottomed tote bag by Jordynn Mackenzie Skill level: beginner sewing machine iron & ironing board scissors straight pins ½ yard for outer ½ yard for lining ¾ yard by 10 inches for straps ribbon, 18" long 1/2 yard to 1 yard fusible interfacing Making a bag is really a lot easier than you think! Learn how to make the Jordy Bag - a fully lined, roomy tote. Like with any pattern, it’s a good idea to read through the instructions from start to finish first. You can click some images to see larger versions. Preparation cut pattern pieces and interface fabric Determine how big you want your finished Jordy Bag to be. If you make your own pattern, remember to add a seam allowance to all sides of your pattern pieces. This pattern is pretty simple, so you can just measure and cut your fabric and interfacing to size. (You'll need Adobe Reader, which you can download for free here ) A word about interfacing... making your Jordy Bag stronger Press and Sew The Straps Straps are really simple.
DIY TUTORIAL and a giveaway! Happy Monday everyone! Today I am going to show you how to make this necklace and introduce my first giveaway! Below are the steps to make this tulle necklace. Good luck! Step 1: Pick out your fabric and beads. Step 2: Measure the fabric around a bead and then add an inch, this is where you will cut. Step 3: Cut the fabric the long way. Step 4: You should now have a long strip of fabric. Step 5: Sew the folded fabric at the open end. Step 6: You should now have a tube. Step 7: In order to turn the tube right side out, attach a safety pin to one end. Step 8: Feed the safety pin through the tube. Step 9: Once the tube is right side out, put a bead in the tube and center it. Step 10: Make a knot at each end of the bead. Step 11: Feed another bead into the tube and knot after the bead. Step 12: Sew the ends shut. Step 13: Add flower by gathering strips of the fabric together and sewing the center together. Finished Necklace! Now leave a comment for the chance to win this!!
Tutorial: How to Sew a Cosmetic Bag - with link to another TUTE !! Here's the tutorial on the first cosmetic bag. Firstly cut out your pattern from the main fabric, interfacing (I used heavy iron on) and lining fabric (optional). As for the pattern, the pieces are as follows: One x rectangle 25cm x 15.5cm with rounded cornersTwo x rectangles 20cm x 3.5cm (these attach to the zipper)Two x squares 7cm (side pieces)Two x 6.5cm x 4cm (tabs) 1/4 inch seam allowances are included I didn't use interfacing on the two side pieces that attach to the zipper but that is just my preference. Then iron your interfacing to your main fabric Finish the edges on the two rectangles of fabric to go either side of the zipper Then fold the finished edges to the wrong side Then sew these side bits to the zipper, making sure that it is the same width as the two square side pieces (these are a 7cm square) With zipper sewn in: Fold raw edges of end tabs in then fold in half Sew both long edges of the tabs Sew the square side pieces to the zipper part, adding the tabs to the centre