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October 08, 2018

Ombre Waste Paper Basket

October 08, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Ombre Waste Paper Basket

A waste paper basket makeover. How to give an ombre effect with chalk spray paints.

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October 08, 2018/ Sum of their Stories/ 25 Comments
Everything else 2, upcycled
recycling/repurposing, spray paint
October 03, 2018

Fun 50th Birthday Gift: 50 things for someone who is 50

October 03, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Fun 50th Birthday Gift: 50 things for someone who is 50

A fun 50th Birthday gift idea. When my brother turned 50 earlier this year we put together a box filled with 50 things he’ll need now he’s 50.

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October 03, 2018/ Sum of their Stories/ 11 Comments
Everything else 2
gift ideas, birthday
September 18, 2018

Recycled Magazine Butterfly Garland

September 18, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Recycled Magazine Butterfly Garland

How to turn a few pages from an old magazine into a pretty butterfly garland. A simple upcycling craft tutorial

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September 18, 2018/ Sum of their Stories/ 29 Comments
General Papercrafts, upcycled, Inspired by 1
recycling/repurposing, papercraft, upcycling, Home Decorating
September 17, 2018

Crochet Hook Case (and chiffon skirt!)

September 17, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Crochet Hook Case (and chiffon skirt!)

Today I’m sharing a tutorial to make a case for your crochet hooks over on Minerva Crafts.

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September 17, 2018/ Sum of their Stories/ 4 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 1
Guest Post, sewing, Minerva Crafts
September 12, 2018

Wedding Dress Memory Pictures

September 12, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Wedding Dress Memory Pictures

How to turn an old, vintage, family heirloom of a wedding dress into memory art work that you can enjoy all the time

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September 12, 2018/ Sum of their Stories/ 12 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 1
sewing, art, pretty ideas
September 05, 2018

How to Clean Inside Bottles

September 05, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
How to Clean Inside Bottles

A simple way to clean inside awkward little glass bottles and containers.

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September 05, 2018/ Sum of their Stories/ 16 Comments
Everything else 2
Clever ideas, organising ideas, thrifty tips
August 28, 2018

Jewellery Box Makeover

August 28, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Jewellery Box Makeover

Give a tired old jewellery box a new look with a spray chalk paint makeover.

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August 28, 2018/ Sum of their Stories/ 20 Comments
Everything else 2, upcycled
spray paint, Sponsored Post, upcycling, recycling/repurposing, pretty ideas
August 21, 2018

Denim Tassel Earrings

August 21, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Denim Tassel Earrings

Make your own cute denim tassel earrings with just scraps of denim and embroidery thread.

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August 21, 2018/ Sum of their Stories/ 40 Comments
Jewellery, upcycled, Inspired by 1
jewellery, upcycling, recycling/repurposing
August 15, 2018

What you need to get started: Knitting

August 15, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
What you need to get started: Knitting

Have you always wanted to learn to knit? Here’s what you need to get started, just the essentials.

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August 15, 2018/ Sum of their Stories/ 10 Comments
Knitting & Crochet 1, Getting Started
Knitting, beginners, what you need
August 10, 2018

Makerly Craft Subscription Box Review - Punch Needle Craft

August 10, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Makerly Craft Subscription Box Review - Punch Needle Craft

My adventures in the world of punch needle embroidery courtesy of a Makerly craft subscription box.

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August 10, 2018/ Sum of their Stories/ 11 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 1, Kit Review, Jewellery
Product review, embroidery, jewellery
August 08, 2018

Gingham Mini Vases; the easy way and the hard way

August 08, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Gingham Mini Vases; the easy way and the hard way

Not all craft projects go to plan first time. Today I’m sharing an idea that I massively overcomplicated to start with, luckily there is a quick easy way which I’m also sharing!

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August 08, 2018/ Sum of their Stories/ 18 Comments
Everything else 2
pretty ideas, upcycling, what can go wrong
August 01, 2018

Vintage Handkerchief Jewellery Pouch

August 01, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Vintage Handkerchief Jewellery Pouch

How to make a useful little travel jewellery pouch from a vintage handkerchief.

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August 01, 2018/ Sum of their Stories/ 25 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 1
sewing, recycling/repurposing
July 25, 2018

Turn a Shopping Bag into a Peg Bag

July 25, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Turn a Shopping Bag into a Peg Bag

Need a peg bag? Why not make one from an old fabric shopping bag.

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July 25, 2018/ Sum of their Stories/ 13 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 1, upcycled
recycling/repurposing, sewing
July 17, 2018

Strawberry Wardrobe Fresheners

July 17, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Strawberry Wardrobe Fresheners

How to sew cute little strawberries filled with lavender to make wardrobe fresheners or scented sachets.

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July 17, 2018/ Sum of their Stories/ 90 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 1, Inspired by 1
sewing, gift ideas, pretty ideas, Pinterest Challenge
July 13, 2018

The Creative Craft Show

July 13, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
The Creative Craft Show

My highlights from the Creative Craft Show July 2018

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July 13, 2018/ Sum of their Stories/ 3 Comments
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