One can never have enough potholders in the kitchen. These simple potholders make quick & easy projects, even a child can make them with some help. Need a quick gift for a special mom on Mother's Day? Try sewing a pair to coordinate with her kitchen decor. She will love it!
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Just in time for the holidays! I was in one of my crafty moods and made many of these. Gotta love those moments, right? :)
Handmade Key Fob Wristlets: Stylish and practical. These key fobs wristlets are made with durable, heavy-weight 1.25" cotton webbing, then adorned with such pretty fabric, which is sewn on. Metal hardware and split ring. Just slip your hand through its 9.5" opening to keep your keys handy. Valerie Salmon label sewn inside. FREE SHIPPING within the US.
They make perfect gifts for anyone! Don't forget your kids' teachers, too.
To shop, go to the Key Fob Wristlet page.
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My kids went back to school last Tuesday (already!).
My eldest, Lauren, started Middle School so I made a magnetic 4-pocket organizer for her locker, along with an ID holder. I thought I'd share them so that it can inspire any seamstresses out there. I loved having everything coordinate. :)
Have you flipped through the December issue of BHG Scrapbooks etc. yet?
You may have come across these projects.
This is the stamped (with some simple sewing) apron worn by my daughter, Lauren. Adorable!
By the way, you can purchase a complete kit to recreate this apron by going to the SBE Shop.
The layout below is in the ScrapLab feature.
I'm unsure if I'll get to post again before Christmas. But, just in case I don't, I'd like to wish you all a wonderful & joyous holiday season!!!
Did you know that March is Project-a-Day month at Fiskars?
Check out their new website and all the cool projects.
Here is one of my contributions this month: Handmade Coasters
Get the how-to here.
Hey SLR owners, show your festive spirit as you take photos this holiday season with this "jolly" camera strap slipcover!
I made one as a special request for a friend. It turned out so cute, I made several extra ones that are ready-to-go! These can ship immediately and in your hands within days.
First come, first-served.
For the non-holiday fabric strap slipcovers, click here.
Features:
Cost: $20.00
Shipping/Handling: $2.00 (US only)
This article is all about DIY winter & holiday pin ideas.
Click here for the article. Lots of awesome and super creative ideas there!
Here's mine. It's all hand-sewn. You can make one, too. Can you see this on a coat, a sweater, a scarf, or a handbag?
November is Project-a-Day month at Fiskars. You must check the site out daily for continuous inspiration! This month is all about handcrafted holiday gift ideas for us crafty folks.
Today's project is one I created that is inspired by the Bella bag in my Boutique. It's a smaller version for the special young girls in your lives. I've also added the cutest flower pin that is removable and can be used as a brooch.
Here is the direct link to the project on Fiskarscrafts.com with information on how to make one.
As you can see, this one is for my daughter Lauren. Isn't it adorable?!
How would you like to win one of my handmade boutique items? Now is your chance to enter a drawing for 2 giveaways! Just post a comment right now and I will select random winners to be recipients a camera strap slipcover and a custom key fob.
Leave your posts no later than Sunday, November 15. I will announce the winners shortly after. Good luck!!
I could sure use an extra 5 hours each day! There's just so many projects I want to create and not enough time. Do you ever feel this way?
In between all the paper-crafting work, I gladly fit in some projects to get my sewing fix. I am in total bliss when I am sewing!
Here a few pretty things that I can smile about:
I added an "Ava" bag with this new damask print I found. It is now an option on the Bella Bag page in the Boutique.
I have been wanting to make these applique'd baby onesies for quite some time. I have a new baby girl in mind to gift these to. I finally had the chance to get caught up with all my "paper" work to play with these. It brings me such joy to make these adorable things!
I have to share this handy organizer I made for my mother-in-law during her last visit.
She occasionally uses a wheeled-walker, which she brought with her. She mentioned wanting something for it to put items into. Now, this was inspired by the purse organizers I make, but this one is custom to her needs. It has three divided pockets and even has a flap to keep the items enclosed. I also made her a water bottle holder. All is removable, of course. She loves it!
Now, this next one is not a sewing project, but I wanted to share it anyway. It's another beaded watch for my niece Alex, who is 10 years old. Her favorite colors are that of the sea. I hear that she loves it so much, she won't tell her mom where she hides it, for fear that her mom will wear it. LOL! I don't blame her -- it is so dang cute!
So, dust off those sewing machines and make something pretty!
