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February 25, 2016

CHSI Stitches show part 2

February 25, 2016/ Sum of their Stories
CHSI Stitches show part 2

Highlights of the CHSI stitches 2016 show earlier this week.

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February 25, 2016/ Sum of their Stories/ 11 Comments
Craft show, My Favourite Finds, sewing
February 19, 2016

Running Stitch Embroidered Cushion Cover

February 19, 2016/ Sum of their Stories
Running Stitch Embroidered Cushion Cover

Here is a really simple idea to fancy up a plain cushion or pillow cover.

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February 19, 2016/ Sum of their Stories/ 20 Comments
cushions and pillows, embroidery, sewing
February 16, 2016

Bedside Phone Charging Tidy

February 16, 2016/ Sum of their Stories
Bedside Phone Charging Tidy

Upcycle an old box to make a smart bedside phone charging station with this simple craft tutorial.

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February 16, 2016/ Sum of their Stories/ 31 Comments
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Home Decorating, organising ideas, papercraft, recycling/repurposing
February 11, 2016

Celery Pinterest Fail

February 11, 2016/ Sum of their Stories
Celery Pinterest Fail

We all have pinterest fails now and again don't we? I was tempted to try growing celery from the left over stump but it did not quite go to plan. 

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gardening, what can go wrong
February 07, 2016

A little tribute to Jenny 2016

February 07, 2016/ Sum of their Stories
A little tribute to Jenny 2016

February 7th was my Mum's birthday and so each year I share a photo of something she made as a little tribute to her and her crafting skills.

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February 07, 2016/ Sum of their Stories/ 9 Comments
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Knitting, their stories
February 05, 2016

Red and White Heart Decoration

February 05, 2016/ Sum of their Stories
Red and White Heart Decoration

A Christmas decoration with a bit missing turned out to be just right for a decoration we can hang all year round. A quick makeover was all it needed.

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February 05, 2016/ Sum of their Stories/ 27 Comments
Valentines, Everything Else
Home Decorating, Valentine, pretty ideas, recycling/repurposing
January 29, 2016

Pancake Day recipe and tips

January 29, 2016/ Sum of their Stories
Pancake Day recipe and tips

Here in the UK we have pancakes on Pancake Day or Shrove Tuesday, so today I'm sharing a traditional recipe and some tips.

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Recipes
cooking, recipes
January 23, 2016

Star Stitch Sweatshirt Refashion

January 23, 2016/ Sum of their Stories
Star Stitch Sweatshirt Refashion

This grey star sweatshirt was just a little to monochrome for my taste so I've given it a little stitching makeover to add just a touch of colour.

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Refashions
refashion, 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
Knitting and Crochet, Inspired by
Crochet, Home Decorating, Pinterest Challenge, yarn, bunting
January 09, 2016

How to draw Mandala Greeting Cards

January 09, 2016/ Sum of their Stories
How to draw Mandala Greeting Cards

I've been really enjoying making these Mandala inspired cards so I thought I would share the process with you in case you fancy having a go at making your own.

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January 09, 2016/ Sum of their Stories/ 22 Comments
Greeting Cards
Hand Lettering, doodle, greeting cards, tutorials
January 02, 2016

Laundry Hamper Makeover

January 02, 2016/ Sum of their Stories
Laundry Hamper Makeover

Giving an old laundry hamper a makeover was really quite straightforward, even though I managed to make hard work of it! But with a saving of £45 from the one I had seen in the shops I am perfectly happy with my final result.

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January 02, 2016/ Sum of their Stories/ 20 Comments
Waste not Want not, Everything Else
Home Decorating, recycling/repurposing, refashion, thrifty tips, what can go wrong
December 28, 2015

Popular Posts of 2015

December 28, 2015/ Sum of their Stories
Popular Posts of 2015

The 10 most popular posts of 2015 right here on Sum of their Stories

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Crochet, Doctor Who, Home Decorating, accessories, art, cushions and pillows, embroidery, gardening, gift ideas, greeting cards, jewellery, organising ideas, recycling/repurposing, sewing, spray paint, popular posts
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
Knitting and Crochet, Christmas, Inspired by
Christmas, Crochet, Gifts, Pinterest Challenge, buttons, gift ideas, pretty ideas
December 12, 2015

Granny Square Stash Buster Blanket

December 12, 2015/ Sum of their Stories
Granny Square Stash Buster Blanket

Whoop Whoop, I've finished it! My long term crochet blanket project is done and just in time to give as a Christmas gift. A colourful granny square blanket, the perfect yarn stash buster.

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December 12, 2015/ Sum of their Stories/ 37 Comments
Knitting and Crochet
Christmas, Crochet, gift ideas, granny squares
December 02, 2015

Easy Paper Serviette Poinsettias

December 02, 2015/ Sum of their Stories
Easy Paper Serviette Poinsettias

Paper serviette poinsettias

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December 02, 2015/ Sum of their Stories/ 23 Comments
Christmas, Party ideas, gift ideas, papercraft, pretty ideas, recycling/repurposing, tutorials
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