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March 13, 2024

Floral Painted Wooden Box DIY Tutorial

March 13, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
Floral Painted Wooden Box DIY Tutorial

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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March 13, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 26 Comments
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April 06, 2018

Inspired by: Geometric Heart Baby Blanket

April 06, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Inspired by: Geometric Heart Baby Blanket

I've made a bright crocheted baby blanket for a new baby with a geometric heart design inspired by 'By Crafty CC'

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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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November 15, 2017/ Sum of their Stories/ 8 Comments
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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 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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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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