These little projects would make great sibling gifts, teacher gifts, or stocking stuffers! Both adults and children alike can easily make these two projects! DIY Lip Gloss These are the little stickers I made for the lip gloss using sticker paper, Becky Higgins Digital Images, and my Silhouette Cameo. The lip gloss containers were purchased from Swans Supplies on Etsy. These are so easy to make it's unbelievable! I used this tutorial. You'll need two ingredients that are easy to find! Vaseline and Crystal Light drink mix! Mix together and put in your lip gloss containers. That's it! Peppermint Foot Scrub Next up is some simple … [Read more...]
Scrappy Fabric Christmas Wreath
I wanted to share a project I've had hanging on my front door since last week. I was inspired by my friend Sara to make a cute Christmas version after seeing her scrappy one! Here's what you'll need to make your own: (1) 12" wire wreath frame (Usually less than $3!) 2 yards of fabric total, cut into 1" x 6" strips (I used a pinking rotary blade and it made things go much faster!) I used about 1/3 yard of 6 different fabrics to make mine. Once you've cut your fabric, have a seat, pop in a movie or favorite TV show, and start tying! Here's a few tips to help: -Don't worry about tying them super tight -Don't worry about … [Read more...]
Tutorial Tuesday: Patriotic Foiled Napkins
Today we're getting ready for July 4th by foiling some fabric napkins! It's sooo easy! I promise! I made my own napkins for this project. Pre-made ones from the store will work just fine too! Here's what you'll need: Heat'n Bond Ultra Hold (Any double sided fabric adhesive will work, just make sure it's washable!) Silver Foil designed specifically for fabric Iron Napkins to foil (I made mine by cutting some squares and using my serger to make a rolled hem on the edges. Next time I think I'll use red and navy thread instead of the white thread though!) Let's get going! Cut out some star shapes from the Heat'n Bond. … [Read more...]
Tutorial Tuesday: Cupid’s Arrow Heart Pouch
Need a easy little gift for Valentine's Day? This perfect Cupid's Arrow pouch is just the right size to hold a gift too! The little arrow becomes the zipper pull. Make one, or a few! (I think I made 5!) What you'll need to make one pouch: Print the PDF pattern pieces from here. (Make sure that the 1" box on the pattern actually prints at 1" square.) 1 Fat Quarter (or 1/4 yard fabric) per pouch front 1 sheet coordinating felt 1/2 yard lightweight fusible interfacing (I used Pellon SF101, my favorite!) 1 - 12" (or longer) coordinating polyester zipper EDITED: You can also use scrap fabric for the front and back, and … [Read more...]
Tutorial Tuesday: Valentine’s Day Welcome Mat
I'm readying my apartment for Valentine's Day. Here's a project I did this weekend that took me less than an hour! You'll need: Blank coir welcome mat (I got mine from IKEA, Target and other stores should have them too.) 3 cans spray paint in various Valentine's Day shades(I used a combination of both flat and shiny paint textures. It didn't seem to matter and you can't tell which were which on the coir. The darkest pink was a shiny finish and the lt. pink and white were matte finish.) white contact paper masking tape Scrap paper Tape around the edges and then divide the center into 3 equal horizontal lines with your … [Read more...]
Tutorial Tuesday: No Sew Valentine’s Towels
You know I love sewing, but here's a super quick and easy way to embellish some dishtowels with no sewing involved! You'll need: Dish towel (I get mine in a 4 pack from Home Goods. Less than $10.) Scrap fabrics Pencil, Scissors Heat'n Bond Heavy - paper backed fabric adhesive Ready to get going? On the paper side of your heat'n bond, sketch or trace your image. (Remember that if your image has a direction, like a letter, make sure you trace it backwards so it will be the right way when we're done. Some XOXO's would be cute on the towel too!) Roughly cut around your image. Then iron it to the wrong side of … [Read more...]
Tutorial Tuesday: No-Sew Star Banner
Though I used fabric for this project, no sewing is required! Here's what you'll need to make your own star banner: 1 package Heat N Bond (I used Heavy, but Lite will work too.) White fabric Ribbon (Cut out the length you'd like to have, plus 24" extra to allow room on both ends to tie.) Iron Fabric Scissors Star template (Click link to download.) Decide how long you'd like your completed banner to be. *Warning: A smidgen of math is required. You'll place stars approximately every 6", so if you want a 5' banner, you'll need 10 completed stars. Since each completed star takes two shapes you'll need to cut out … [Read more...]
Tutorial Tuesday: Christmas Stocking with Ruffle
Thought I'd share this stocking pattern I made with you. It's easy to make, comes together fast, and you learn how to make ruffles! Download the full instructions and pattern here as a PDF. Picture from CityCraft. (Where I teach! They've got a great selection of modern fabrics, and they are available to purchase online.) Merry Christmas Everyone! Erin … [Read more...]
Tutorial Tuesday: Thanksgiving Name Cards
I've been having fun with the new limited edition set Autumn Blessings! Consequently I've got a few little projects with this versatile set! First up are these great and easy to make name cards for your Thanksgiving table. If you don't need name cards, try using them to label the dishes on the table instead! For the stand, cut a strip of paper 10" x 1 1/2". Score at 1/2", 4", and 7 1/2". Fold into a triangle shape and adhere the bottom flaps together to complete the stand. Stamp the stitched, shaped border and add to it any of the fun autumn icons in the set. I added the oak leaf, pumpkin, and acorn. (The little leaves make great … [Read more...]
Tutorial Tuesday: Spider Favor Boxes and Spooky Votives
So this weekend I made a little spider box! What? You don't see it on my table? This is what my table looked like while trying to figure out the pattern for that little box! (I'm not a clean crafter, that's for sure!) Then I took a nap-and my brain kept working on it. I love how your brain is always working on solutions to problems, even if you're not consciously working on it! I woke up with the perfect solution and sketched it out right away: Want to make one? I've got the template for you! Just download the pdf, cut, and trace onto your best black spider paper, attach ribbon legs underneath and you're done! To … [Read more...]
