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November 15, 2017

Inspired by - Felt Scrap Garland

November 15, 2017/ Sum of their Stories
Inspired by - Felt Scrap Garland

Use leftover felt scraps to make a rustic upcycled Christmas garland. 

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Christmas, Inspired by, recycling/repurposing, tutorials, upcycling
October 18, 2017

Inspired by - Twinkle Star Glasses Case

October 18, 2017/ Sum of their Stories
Inspired by - Twinkle Star Glasses Case

Today I have another project for you, inspired by another amazing blogger. This time it's a super colourful glasses case totally inspired by the amazing Red Haired Amazona and her fabulous Twinkle Star Hand Mitts pattern. 

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October 18, 2017/ Sum of their Stories/ 9 Comments
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September 20, 2017

Inspired by - Clasp frame Purse

September 20, 2017/ Sum of their Stories
Inspired by - Clasp frame Purse

Today I've got another project I've tried which was inspired by another blogger - sewing a clasp frame purse.

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July 21, 2017

Inspired by - Comfy Flip Flops

July 21, 2017/ Sum of their Stories
Inspired by - Comfy Flip Flops

How I turned an old pair of flip flops into super comfy new ones. This really is the holy grail of flip flop comfort!

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July 21, 2017/ Sum of their Stories/ 16 Comments
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Inspired by, refashion, upcycling, summer ideas
July 07, 2017

Inspired By - Upcycled shirt bags

July 07, 2017/ Sum of their Stories
Inspired By - Upcycled shirt bags

It's SO easy to make useful little bags from old shirts, perfect for traveling or just at home for containing all the things!

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July 07, 2017/ Sum of their Stories/ 14 Comments
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May 24, 2017

Floral Painted Wooden Box

May 24, 2017/ Sum of their Stories
Floral Painted Wooden Box

I had so much fun painting simple flowers on my X-acto knife box to turn it from plain to fabulous in one afternoon.

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May 24, 2017/ Sum of their Stories/ 23 Comments
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February 08, 2017

Stitched Cushion Cover

February 08, 2017/ Sum of their Stories
Stitched Cushion Cover

A simple stitched Cushion Cover, or the snappily titled "Getting to Know my Sewing Machine a little better" Cushion Cover!

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February 08, 2017/ Sum of their Stories/ 31 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery, Inspired by
Home Decorating, Sewing my Stash, cushions and pillows, sewing, tutorials
September 23, 2016

Amigurumi Owl

September 23, 2016/ Sum of their Stories
Amigurumi Owl

What a fun way to use up left over scraps of yarn. If you know basic crochet stitches you can make a super cute amigurumi owl! Inspired by a pattern from the brilliant Kristi Tullus.

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September 23, 2016/ Sum of their Stories/ 21 Comments
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September 14, 2016

Fabric Trimmed Cardigan Refashion

September 14, 2016/ Sum of their Stories
Fabric Trimmed Cardigan Refashion

A really quick and easy way to give a plain cardigan a new look.

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September 14, 2016/ Sum of their Stories/ 17 Comments
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Instagram, Sewing my Stash, refashion, sewing, tutorials, clothing
September 09, 2016

Simple Cross Stitch Mural

September 09, 2016/ Sum of their Stories
Simple Cross Stitch Mural

A simple cross stitch design painted on the wall as a mural.

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September 09, 2016/ Sum of their Stories/ 31 Comments
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Home Decorating, art, pretty ideas, tutorials, paint, cross stitch
April 23, 2016

Knitting Needle Case

April 23, 2016/ Sum of their Stories
Knitting Needle Case

Stitch a cute pouch to keep all your knitting needles safe and tidy.

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April 23, 2016/ Sum of their Stories/ 17 Comments
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Gifts, Sewing my Stash, sewing
January 16, 2016

Rainbow Crochet Heart Garland and Carnival Cushion

January 16, 2016/ Sum of their Stories
Rainbow Crochet Heart Garland and Carnival Cushion

I've made a pretty rainbow crochet heart garland and matching cushion for family and friends, the links to the free patterns are included here. 

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January 16, 2016/ Sum of their Stories/ 38 Comments
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Crochet, Home Decorating, Pinterest Challenge, yarn, bunting
December 18, 2015

Crocheted Holly Garland

December 18, 2015/ Sum of their Stories
Crocheted Holly Garland

A Crochet Holly Garland idea as my last pinterest chlaaenge, with links to the pattern. 

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December 18, 2015/ Sum of their Stories/ 8 Comments
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Christmas, Crochet, Gifts, Pinterest Challenge, buttons, gift ideas, pretty ideas
May 29, 2015

Divide and Conquer Drawers

May 29, 2015/ Sum of their Stories
Divide and Conquer Drawers

Get your drawers in order with a simple divide and conquer system, made with recycled boxes and wallpaper off cuts.

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May 29, 2015/ Sum of their Stories/ 20 Comments
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Pinterest Challenge, organising ideas, papercraft
April 24, 2015

Floating Photo Frame

April 24, 2015/ Sum of their Stories
Floating Photo Frame

How to turn a regular frame into a floating glass frame.

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April 24, 2015/ Sum of their Stories/ 26 Comments
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