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July 31, 2019

Simple Mini Crochet Flower Pattern

July 31, 2019/ Sum of their Stories
Simple Mini Crochet Flower Pattern

A quick and easy free crochet pattern to make simple mini flowers.

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July 31, 2019/ Sum of their Stories/ 11 Comments
Knitting & Crochet 1
Crochet, tutorials, Floral, crochet pattern
July 24, 2019

Make Quilt Block Coasters with Pyrography

July 24, 2019/ Sum of their Stories
Make Quilt Block Coasters with Pyrography

How to make quilt block effect coasters with a wooden coaster and a pyrography tool. A great gift idea for a friend who quilts or does patchwork.

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July 24, 2019/ Sum of their Stories/ 19 Comments
Everything else 2
pyrography, wood burning, coasters, gift ideas
July 19, 2019

Sew a Softie - Mini Sock Snake

July 19, 2019/ Sum of their Stories
Sew a Softie - Mini Sock Snake

It’s Sew a Softie month and I’m showing you how to make a poseable mini snake from an old sock. A fun and easy upcycling project that is perfect for learning to sew.

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July 19, 2019/ Sum of their Stories/ 4 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 2
sewing, sew a softie, upcycling, recycling/repurposing, toys
July 10, 2019

Simple Embroidery Scissor Case Tutorial

July 10, 2019/ Sum of their Stories
Simple Embroidery Scissor Case Tutorial

Sew a simple little case for your embroidery scissors with this easy tutorial.

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July 10, 2019/ Sum of their Stories/ 20 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 2
sewing, Sewing my Stash
July 03, 2019

Over 20 Creative Butterfly Crafts for all ages

July 03, 2019/ Sum of their Stories
Over 20 Creative Butterfly Crafts for all ages

I’ve put together a fantastic collection of butterfly crafts. Something for every age with butterfly craft ideas for experienced craft people and complete beginners. Butterfly craft projects for everyone from Adults and Children to try.

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July 03, 2019/ Sum of their Stories/ 9 Comments
Everything else 2
round up, Kids activities, embroidery, Crochet, papercraft
June 29, 2019

My Highlights of The Creative Craft Show June 2019

June 29, 2019/ Sum of their Stories
My Highlights of The Creative Craft Show June 2019

My highlights of the Creative Craft Show at the NEC Birmingham.

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June 29, 2019/ Sum of their Stories/ 11 Comments
Craft show
June 26, 2019

Embroidered IKEA Paper Napkin Holder Hack

June 26, 2019/ Sum of their Stories
Embroidered IKEA Paper Napkin Holder Hack

Take a simple wire mesh paper napkin holder and give it some fun summery decoration with embroidery thread.

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June 26, 2019/ Sum of their Stories/ 8 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 2, Everything else 2
summer ideas, embroidery
June 18, 2019

Smashed Flower and Doodle Art Ideas

June 18, 2019/ Sum of their Stories
Smashed Flower and Doodle Art Ideas

Have you ever tried flower smashing or pounding? I gave it a try for this month’s Pinterest Challenge and used my flower art to make a couple of greeting cards and a bookmark.

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June 18, 2019/ Sum of their Stories/ 29 Comments
General papercraft 1, Greeting Cards 1, Everything else 2
greeting cards, papercraft, pretty ideas, doodle, Pinterest Challenge
June 12, 2019

How to make a felt scissor cover

June 12, 2019/ Sum of their Stories
How to make a felt scissor cover

How to make a pretty little embroidered felt cover for sharp embroidery scissors.

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June 12, 2019/ Sum of their Stories/ 13 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 2
embroidery, sewing, gift ideas, Felt
June 05, 2019

Ikea Tealight Holder Embroidery Hack

June 05, 2019/ Sum of their Stories
Ikea Tealight Holder Embroidery Hack

Give an inexpensive Ikea tealight holder a little something extra with embroidery thread and a simple design.

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June 05, 2019/ Sum of their Stories/ 113 Comments
Everything else 2, Sewing and Embroidery 2
embroidery, upcycling
May 29, 2019

Floral Bunting Birthday Card

May 29, 2019/ Sum of their Stories
Floral Bunting Birthday Card

Use up your pretty paper scraps and make a floral bunting birthday card for someone special.

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May 29, 2019/ Sum of their Stories/ 21 Comments
Greeting Cards 1
greeting cards, papercraft
May 21, 2019

How to make a paper doily envelope birthday card

May 21, 2019/ Sum of their Stories
How to make a paper doily envelope birthday card

How to turn a regular paper doily into a pretty envelope. It makes a sweet card topper for a special birthday card.

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May 21, 2019/ Sum of their Stories/ 20 Comments
Greeting Cards 1
papercraft, greeting cards, Pinterest Challenge
May 13, 2019

Upcycled Wooden Gold Centerpiece Tutorial

May 13, 2019/ Sum of their Stories
Upcycled Wooden Gold Centerpiece Tutorial

How to upcycle an old wooden box and glass jars and bottles and turn them into a modern geometric centerpiece for flowers.

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May 13, 2019/ Sum of their Stories/ 22 Comments
upcycled, Everything else 2
spray paint, upcycling, Floral, pretty ideas
May 10, 2019

Free Mini Biscornu Embroidery Design

May 10, 2019/ Sum of their Stories
Free Mini Biscornu Embroidery Design

A free embroidery design to make a pretty little biscornu pincushion.

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May 10, 2019/ Sum of their Stories/ 14 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 2
sewing, embroidery, Gifts
May 08, 2019

Making a hole in Vellum or card without creasing - a Blu Tack Hack

May 08, 2019/ Sum of their Stories
Making a hole in Vellum or card without creasing - a Blu Tack Hack

A papercraft tip. How to make holes in vellum and card without creasing, using Blu Tack.

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May 08, 2019/ Sum of their Stories/ 2 Comments
Greeting Cards 1, General papercraft 1
greeting cards, thrifty tips
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