I love fall! From now through the end of the year (maybe even into February) is my favorite time of the year! So many great holidays to make stuff for. Today is a little mix of some things I've been working on. (No time for a tutorial this week because I'm busy playing with stamps, NEW stamps that is! I'm finalizing the sets, and testing to make sure that they all work out just how I want them to! I can't WAIT to share them with you!!) Here's a few other things I've been up to: Sewing samples of my free fabric pumpkin sewing pattern (available here) for the class I'm teaching at CityCraft in Dallas next month. (They just opened … [Read more...]
Tutorial Tuesday: Fabric Flower Necklace
I was working on a home decor project and couldn't get enough of these cute little red poppies I was making so I knew I had to make something I could wear one with. (Did I tell you I'm redesigning my living room/dining room/kitchen with a new color palette? I couldn't be more excited about it! You can see my new color palette and the inspiration behind it at Fresh Nest Design.) I decided on a necklace and kept it pretty simple with just a touch of black and silver. It's super simple, just make a few bead pieces mixing 2-3 beads, attach them to some silver chain, hand stitch your flower to the necklace and voila, you're done! I think … [Read more...]
Tutorial Tuesday: Fabric Flower Rings
I'm in love with the new ring I just made! Isn't it cute! It's a little fabric flower ring! I love how they only take a very small amount of fabric (or ribbon!) so raid your scraps and see what you've got! You can also use ribbon you've got lying around too! (Here's a little tip for you: If you want to make a custom color of ribbon, try coloring a white or ivory ribbon with your Copic marker. It's permanent and you can make it any color you want to match a project or outfit!) What you'll need: 8" x 1" pieces of fabric strips (or ribbon) Ring blank Hot glue gun Velcro Coordinating beads Tacky Glue Take your … [Read more...]
Tutorial Tuesday: Baby Onesies
I went to a baby shower for a friend last week, and of course, wanted to give her something with more of a handmade feel. I got a package of baby onesies and used a piece of this fabric from Michael Miller that I'd been saving for just such an occasion. To keep things quick and simple I used the pattern on the fabric instead of creating my own applique patterns. All you need is some fabric, iron-on interfacing, (I used Heat and Bond.) fabric scissors, and some coordinating thread. Iron on the Heat and Bond to the back of the material following the instructions on the package. Cut out around the shapes you'd like to use leaving about … [Read more...]
Tutorial Tuesday: Custom Stylish Luggage
By now you can probably tell that I love to add my own style to things (like the custom passport cover) so I decided that my plain black luggage was also fair game! Well, the almost plain luggage. I got it free, but wanted something a little more "me" for the trip. For this project I used some scrap fabric I had, ironed some heat and bond to the back of it, cut it out, and ironed it onto my luggage! Now I'll know which one is mine! Best part? It's easy! Hand draw your image onto the paper side of the heat and bond, iron it to your fabric, cut it out, and iron away! Really it was that easy! And with that I'll be taking a … [Read more...]
Tutorial Tuesday: Passport Cover
The next few weeks will be some travel inspired tutorials to get ready for those vacations you've got planned this summer! Today we'll be making a passport cover! I've got all the directions on how to make your own AND a download for the covers I designed! For each passport cover you'll need to cut the following: 2- 12 1/2" x 6" pieces of fabric (I used micro-suede. It's easily cleanable and not too bulky! A cotton would work well too.) 1-12 1/2" x 6" piece of lightweight interfacing (non-fusible) Sew-In Colorfast InkJet Fabric Sheets for your printer (You can find these in the sewing section of any craft/hobby … [Read more...]
Friday Favorites
Sew a 1 hour knit dress with CraftStylish. So cute!! I'd love to try this! Make your own Ricotta! These strawberries would be perfect for July 4th! I'll leave you with a sneak peek of part of Tuesday's Tutorial: Erin … [Read more...]
Tutorial Tuesday: Sewing project anyone?
Today I wanted to share with you a little project that I've been working on exclusively for BurdaStyle! It's called the Cafe Collection. They asked me to come up with a complete dining room pattern set with instructions. The first installment is a nice spring set with gorgeous chiffon and satin flowers. I'll also be showing you how to slightly modify the original for lots of different holidays coming up this year! You can download the full set of instructions and patterns for each (for FREE!) directly from BurdaStyle. Enjoy! Erin … [Read more...]
Video: Quick and Easy Gifts!
I had the wonderful opportunity a few weeks ago to film a short video segment for a local newspaper's online column (The Pioneer Press's Mommy on Shoestring). I loved being able to show my stamped dinner napkins in a video format! (Only thing was, I had laryngitis when I filmed it...my voice doesn't REALLY sound like that!) So without further ado, my stamped napkin tutorial! Click here for the link to the video: Stamped Napkin Tutorial. Be sure to check out the other videos! There's lots of great budget conscious ideas that Beth as filmed! Thanks Beth for a wonderful opportunity! … [Read more...]
Ribbon Napkin Rings
I found this awesome striped ribbon on clearance at the fabric store and knew I could do something with it. I let it sit for a few days on my craft table while I mulled over what to do with it...and here's what happened! Want to make your own? It's easy! Here's how: Gather the following supplies: Ribbon for napkin ring, flower and leaves. Needle and thread Hot Glue Gun Cut a 5" piece of ribbon for the flower and one for the napkin ring. I used a plain pink satin ribbon for the ring part. Turn under one edge and hand stitch (or machine if you prefer) to make a ring. Do this for both the flower and napkin ring ribbon. Set … [Read more...]
