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June 13, 2018

Chocolate and Caramel Traybake

June 13, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Chocolate and Caramel Traybake

One of my favourite family recipes, a chocolate and caramel traybake

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Recipes
recipes, chocolate
June 06, 2018

Upcycled Jeans Cuff

June 06, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Upcycled Jeans Cuff

How to turn the waistband of an old pair of jeans into a pretty cuff bracelet.

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June 06, 2018/ Sum of their Stories/ 26 Comments
Jewellery, Sewing and Embroidery 1, upcycled
denim, jewellery, upcycling
May 30, 2018

Dot Painted Pebbles with Nail Varnish

May 30, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Dot Painted Pebbles with Nail Varnish

Sweet dot painted pebbles made with nail varnish pens. Perfect for mindfulness or stress relief, for your ‘one word’ or just as something pretty.

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May 30, 2018/ Sum of their Stories/ 27 Comments
Everything else 2
nail varnish, gift ideas, paint
May 15, 2018

Upcycled Can Herb Planters

May 15, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Upcycled Can Herb Planters

Upcycle old food cans into pretty herb planters with a simple image transfer technique.

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May 15, 2018/ Sum of their Stories/ 47 Comments
Everything else 1, upcycled, Inspired by 1
Pinterest Challenge, gardening, upcycling, paint
May 09, 2018

Fabric Stash Buster Playmat

May 09, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Fabric Stash Buster Playmat

How to make a safe, washable patchwork playmat for a new baby from your fabric stash.

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May 09, 2018/ Sum of their Stories/ 10 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 1
sewing, Sewing my Stash
May 02, 2018

Floral Magazine Upcycled Cards

May 02, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Floral Magazine Upcycled Cards

A really quick and easy make for when you need a pretty card in a hurry. Made using bright card and an old magazine.

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May 02, 2018/ Sum of their Stories/ 15 Comments
Greeting Cards, upcycled
papercraft, papercutting, recycling/repurposing, greeting cards
April 20, 2018

Vegan Banana Cake

April 20, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Vegan Banana Cake

A simple and tasty vegan banana cake recipe, great for using up a couple of over ripe bananas.

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April 20, 2018/ Sum of their Stories/ 12 Comments
Recipes
recipes, cakes
April 17, 2018

Gingham Vase Glass Jar Upcycle

April 17, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Gingham Vase Glass Jar Upcycle

A glass jar upcycle, how to paint a gingham or buffalo check effect to create a lovely vase.

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April 17, 2018/ Sum of their Stories/ 28 Comments
upcycled, Inspired by 1
upcycling, recycling/repurposing, paint, Home Decorating
April 11, 2018

Tips for Working with Vintage Patterns

April 11, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Tips for Working with Vintage Patterns

Today we have a guest at Sum of their Stories, Annabelle is sharing some hints and tips for working with Vintage Dressmaking Patterns.

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Guest Post
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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April 06, 2018/ Sum of their Stories/ 23 Comments
Knitting & Crochet 1, Inspired by 1
Inspired by, Crochet, for baby
April 04, 2018

Peony Pig Craft Kit Review

April 04, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Peony Pig Craft Kit Review

A review of a brand new craft kit from Amazing Craft to make 3 sweet little pig brooches.

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April 04, 2018/ Sum of their Stories/ 8 Comments
Kit Review
Product review
March 28, 2018

A little Tribute to Ellen 2018

March 28, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
A little Tribute to Ellen 2018

March 28th was my nan Ellen's birthday to today I'm remembering her by sharing a photo of something she made. 

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Their Stories
their stories
March 21, 2018

The Creative Craft Show March 2018

March 21, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
The Creative Craft Show March 2018

A photo heavy summary of my visit to the Creative Show last week. 

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March 21, 2018/ Sum of their Stories/ 8 Comments
Craft show
March 19, 2018

Crocheted Granny Square Pencil Case

March 19, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Crocheted Granny Square Pencil Case

How to make a granny square crochet pencil case with a lining.

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March 19, 2018/ Sum of their Stories/ 32 Comments
Knitting and Crochet, Inspired by 1
Crochet, Pinterest Challenge, granny squares
March 07, 2018

Easter Egg Gift Box

March 07, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Easter Egg Gift Box

How to make little Easter gift boxes just the right size to give a creme egg (or any other egg that is actual chicken egg size!)

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March 07, 2018/ Sum of their Stories/ 12 Comments
General Papercrafts, Easter
Easter
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