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January 02, 2019

Popular Posts of 2018

January 02, 2019/ Sum of their Stories
Popular Posts of 2018

A look back at some of the popular craft tutorials and ideas from Sum of their Stories over the last year.

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popular posts
December 18, 2018

Book Craft Christmas Ornament

December 18, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Book Craft Christmas Ornament

For this month’s pinterest challenge I’ve made a book craft literary Christmas ornament using pages from an old, damaged book that mentions Christmas.

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Christmas 1, Inspired by 1, General papercraft 1
Christmas, books, papercraft, upcycling, book crafts
December 17, 2018

Polka Dot Embroidered Pin Cushion

December 17, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Polka Dot Embroidered Pin Cushion

I’m a guest over at Minerva Crafts sharing a simple embroidery on polka dot fabric design and a review of the Clover Create a Pincushion kit.

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Kit Review, Sewing and Embroidery 2
Product review, embroidery
December 12, 2018

Pom Pom Tassel Spool Upcycle Christmas Ornaments

December 12, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Pom Pom Tassel Spool Upcycle Christmas Ornaments

I’m combining 3 of my favourite things, pom poms, tassels and upcycling to make these pretty Christmas ornaments. They are a fun way to use old thread spools or cotton reels and save them from landfill.

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December 12, 2018/ Sum of their Stories/ 3 Comments
upcycled, Christmas 1
Christmas, upcycling, Pom poms, tassels, Home Decorating
December 05, 2018

20+ Clever Ideas for Giving a Gift Card

December 05, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
20+ Clever Ideas for Giving a Gift Card

A bumper collection of over 20 clever and fun ways to give a gift card. From printable gift card wallets and pouches to knit and crochet ideas and everything in between.

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December 05, 2018/ Sum of their Stories/ 7 Comments
General Papercrafts, Sewing and Embroidery 2, Everything else 2
Gift Wrap, teacher gifts, round up
November 30, 2018

Spider Web Stitch Tutorial - A little tribute to Pearl - 2018

November 30, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Spider Web Stitch Tutorial - A little tribute to Pearl - 2018

Spider web stitch is a lovely textured embroidery stitch that makes a great flower or round motif. About 40 years ago my nan taught me this stitch and now I’m sharing it with you as today would have been her birthday.

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November 30, 2018/ Sum of their Stories/ 25 Comments
Their Stories, Sewing and Embroidery 2
embroidery, their stories
November 28, 2018

DIY Ceramic Effect Christmas Baubles

November 28, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
DIY Ceramic Effect Christmas Baubles

Give your old plain old Christmas baubles a makeover and a matte ceramic effect with chalk spray paint.

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November 28, 2018/ Sum of their Stories/ 8 Comments
Christmas 1
Christmas, spray paint, update, upcycling
November 24, 2018

Fun Felties Christmas Decoration Giveaway

November 24, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Fun Felties Christmas Decoration Giveaway

Today we are giving away a lovely kit from Amazing Craft to make a fun felt Christmas decoration.

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Giveaway
November 20, 2018

Quilter's Clip Pincushion 'Plus'

November 20, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Quilter's Clip Pincushion 'Plus'

It’s Pinterest challenge time, when we take a pinned project and try it out. This month I’ve made a pincushion ‘plus’, one with an extra bit especially for quilting clips.

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November 20, 2018/ Sum of their Stories/ 20 Comments
Inspired by 1, Sewing and Embroidery 2
Pinterest Challenge, Sewing my Stash, sewing
November 14, 2018

Rainbow Drawstring Bag - Guest Post

November 14, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Rainbow Drawstring Bag - Guest Post

I’m so excited today to be a guest over at Vicky Myers Creations sharing a tutorial to make this rainbow drawstring bag.

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Guest Post
November 12, 2018

Apple Cake, a favourite family recipe

November 12, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Apple Cake, a favourite family recipe

Welcome to the Favourite Family Recipe blog hop. I’m sharing one of my Nan’s old favourites, apple cake. Delicious eaten as a cake or as a dessert.

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November 12, 2018/ Sum of their Stories/ 21 Comments
Recipes
recipes
November 10, 2018

21 Great Gifts for Crafters

November 10, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
21 Great Gifts for Crafters

21 great gifts for the craft enthusiast in your life. We’ve found fun ideas for knitter, crocheters, sewists, embroiderers and papercrafters.

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Everything else 2
gift ideas, gift guide
November 07, 2018

Geometric Leather Coasters

November 07, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
Geometric Leather Coasters

A quick and easy handmade gift idea, geometric leather coasters.

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upcycled, Everything else 2
recycling/repurposing, pretty ideas, gift ideas, Gifts
November 05, 2018

The Creative Craft Show Nov 2018

November 05, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
The Creative Craft Show Nov 2018

My highlights from the Creative Craft Show and Cake International, held at the NEC Birmingham in November 2018

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Craft show
October 31, 2018

What you need to get started - Cross Stitch

October 31, 2018/ Sum of their Stories
What you need to get started - Cross Stitch

Cross stitch is a lovely traditional craft. Here’s what you’ll need to get started if you want to give it a try.

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October 31, 2018/ Sum of their Stories/ 4 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 1
embroidery, what you need, cross stitch
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