I've had this fun little project in my sketchbook for a couple of months. I wanted a way to use some clear vinyl and some smaller oilcloth scraps that I had hanging around. I loved the idea of using both to make a cute little storage bag. I also loved that the oilcloth would add some color and the clear vinyl would let me see right inside the bag. These would make great gifts for teachers, party favor bags, cosmetic bags for friends, on-the-go sewing kit, and so many other uses! (I'm thinking that for Father's Day my dad might get a travel toiletry pouch with some of this awesome wood-grain oilcloth from CityCraft!) Well, let's get … [Read more...]
Tutorial Tuesday: Stamping on Vinyl
We're going to embellish a sketchbook today. I usually buy mine in packs of 3 plain ones and embellish them depending on my mood or favorite color. This weekend I finished filling up one sketchbook and needed to get another one ready to go. My last one was embossed paper and velvet ribbon: I went with something a little more fall feeling this time around. I had a scrap of red vinyl in my scrap bag and stamped a pattern on that. I really like how it turned out! Want to make one? It's easy: Use pinking shears to cut a 1" strip of the vinyl. This gives it a nice zig-zag edge. Stamp directly onto the vinyl with a permanent … [Read more...]
