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November 21, 2017

Rainbow Pom Poms

November 21, 2017/ Sum of their Stories
Rainbow Pom Poms

Rainbow Pom Poms are a brilliant way to use up all the little bits of yarn left over from other projects. Make them using this quick ‘over the hand’ method - perfect if you don’t have a pom pom maker.

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November 21, 2017/ Sum of their Stories/ 10 Comments
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Pom poms, gift ideas, pretty ideas, tutorials
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
Christmas, upcycled, Inspired by
Christmas, Inspired by, recycling/repurposing, tutorials, upcycling
October 25, 2017

Cake International and Stitching, Sewing & Hobbycrafts Upcoming Shows

October 25, 2017/ Sum of their Stories
Cake International and Stitching, Sewing & Hobbycrafts Upcoming Shows

Something for the UK peeps today - Cake International, the Stitching, Sewing and Hobbycrafts show and Simple Christmas are coming to the NEC Birmingham soon.

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October 25, 2017/ Sum of their Stories/ 4 Comments
Christmas, Craft show
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
Knitting and Crochet, Inspired by
Crochet, Inspired by, gift ideas, tutorials
October 11, 2017

Easy DIY Abstract Art

October 11, 2017/ Sum of their Stories
Easy DIY Abstract Art

You really don't need lots of mad artistic skills to make a passable piece of abstract art for your home.

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October 11, 2017/ Sum of their Stories/ 18 Comments
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Home Decorating, recycling/repurposing, thrifty tips, tutorials, upcycling, art
October 04, 2017

10 ways to make Felt flowers

October 04, 2017/ Sum of their Stories
10 ways to make Felt flowers

Simple and beautiful flowers made from felt.

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October 04, 2017/ Sum of their Stories/ 18 Comments
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Felt, Gifts, Sewing my Stash, accessories, recycling/repurposing, tutorials, upcycling, round up
September 27, 2017

Little House Lavender Bags

September 27, 2017/ Sum of their Stories
Little House Lavender Bags

Use an old sweater and a little embroidery to make pretty little house lavender bags.

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September 27, 2017/ Sum of their Stories/ 38 Comments
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Sewing my Stash, embroidery, recycling/repurposing, sewing, tutorials
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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Inspired by
Inspired by, Sewing my Stash, bags, sewing
September 16, 2017

Autumn Apothecary Jars for free

September 16, 2017/ Sum of their Stories
Autumn Apothecary Jars for free

Introducing just a little autumn or fall decor into your home for free

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September 16, 2017/ Sum of their Stories/ 18 Comments
Home Decorating, Origami, papercraft, recycling/repurposing, thrifty tips, autumn, Fall Crafts
September 13, 2017

Simple Cards with Beautiful Papers

September 13, 2017/ Sum of their Stories
Simple Cards with Beautiful Papers

Make some super simple greeting cards using beautiful papers.

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September 13, 2017/ Sum of their Stories/ 9 Comments
Greeting Cards
greeting cards, papercraft, recycling/repurposing
September 06, 2017

Jackson Mouse Craft Kit Review

September 06, 2017/ Sum of their Stories
Jackson Mouse Craft Kit Review

A review of the Jackson Mouse kit from Amazing Crafts

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September 06, 2017/ Sum of their Stories/ 11 Comments
Kit Review
Product review, gift ideas, sewing, toys
August 23, 2017

Slightly visible mending

August 23, 2017/ Sum of their Stories
Slightly visible mending

A simple repair on an old cardigan, not quite visible mending but not invisible either. I'm calling it slightly visible mending!

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August 23, 2017/ Sum of their Stories/ 6 Comments
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recycling/repurposing, repair, sewing, thrifty tips
August 16, 2017

Long & Short Handle Bag

August 16, 2017/ Sum of their Stories
Long & Short Handle Bag

A free pattern and step by step sewing tutorial to make a versatile bag that has both and short handles.

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August 16, 2017/ Sum of their Stories/ 29 Comments
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Gifts, Sewing my Stash, gift ideas, sewing, tutorials
August 02, 2017

Glitter Hand Lettered Greetings

August 02, 2017/ Sum of their Stories
Glitter Hand Lettered Greetings

Here's a couple of techniques to try to make glittered hand lettered personalised cards.

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August 02, 2017/ Sum of their Stories/ 16 Comments
Greeting Cards
Product review, glitter, greeting cards, papercraft, tutorials
July 26, 2017

Delicates Wash bag

July 26, 2017/ Sum of their Stories
Delicates Wash bag

Make an simple delicates wash bag to keep your peds sockies safe in the wash

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July 26, 2017/ Sum of their Stories/ 14 Comments
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My Favourite Finds, Product review, Sewing my Stash, thrifty tips, tutorials
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