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October 13, 2021

DIY Decoupage or Mixed Media Wooden Gift Tags

October 13, 2021/ Sum of their Stories
DIY Decoupage or Mixed Media Wooden Gift Tags

Lots of ideas to decorate wooden heart shapes to make pretty gift tags.

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October 13, 2021/ Sum of their Stories/ 5 Comments
General Papercraft 2, everything else 3
Gift Wrap, papercraft, craft tutorials, book crafts
October 06, 2021

The Best Cotton Yarn for Making Dishcloths

October 06, 2021/ Sum of their Stories
The Best Cotton Yarn for Making Dishcloths

My pick of the best cotton yarns for making dishcloths

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October 06, 2021/ Sum of their Stories/ 6 Comments
Knitting & Crochet 1
Crochet, Product review
September 30, 2021

Cardmaking - 10 top tips for complete beginners

September 30, 2021/ Sum of their Stories
Cardmaking - 10 top tips for complete beginners

Card making, 10 top tips for beginners.

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September 30, 2021/ Sum of their Stories/ 5 Comments
Greeting Cards 1, General Papercraft 2
greeting cards, card making
September 23, 2021

24 Cosy Sewing Projects

September 23, 2021/ Sum of their Stories
24 Cosy Sewing Projects

Over 20 cosy sewing projects, ideas for keeping your home warm, cosy decor ideas and accessories to keep you wrapped up on cooler days too.

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Sewing and Embroidery 4
sewing
September 21, 2021

Peace Quote Free Embroidery Design

September 21, 2021/ Sum of their Stories
Peace Quote Free Embroidery Design

How to stitch a pretty floral wreath embroidery with a peace quote, a free embroidery design

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September 21, 2021/ Sum of their Stories/ 10 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 4
embroidery
September 20, 2021

How to Make an Upcycled Scarflette

September 20, 2021/ Sum of their Stories
How to Make an Upcycled Scarflette

How to upcycle an old felted jumper or sweater into a cosy scarflette

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September 20, 2021/ Sum of their Stories/ 10 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 4, upcycled 1
upcycling, sewing tutorial, autumn, Fall Crafts
September 13, 2021

Autumn Gift Jar with Scrap Fabric Gift Tag

September 13, 2021/ Sum of their Stories
Autumn Gift Jar with Scrap Fabric Gift Tag

How to make a scrap fabric gift tag, perfect to add to a autumn themed gift jar

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September 13, 2021/ Sum of their Stories/ 12 Comments
General Papercraft 2
Gift Wrap, Sewing my Stash, sewing, papercraft, gift ideas, teacher gifts, autumn, Fall Crafts
September 08, 2021

Floral Gift Box idea from Upcycled Magazines

September 08, 2021/ Sum of their Stories
Floral Gift Box idea from Upcycled Magazines

Upcycle packaging and old gardening magazines to create pretty gift wrap

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September 08, 2021/ Sum of their Stories/ 7 Comments
upcycled 1, General Papercraft 2
upcycling, recycling/repurposing, Floral, Gift Wrap
September 01, 2021

Sew a Project Bag with Drawstring and Handles

September 01, 2021/ Sum of their Stories
Sew a Project Bag with Drawstring and Handles

How to sew a project bag with drawstring and handles, a simple sewing tutorial

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September 01, 2021/ Sum of their Stories/ 10 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 4
sewing tutorial, sewing, Sewing my Stash
August 25, 2021

Craft Projects with old Magazines

August 25, 2021/ Sum of their Stories
Craft Projects with old Magazines

Lots of craft ideas to upcycle and reuse pages from old magazines and junk mail.

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August 25, 2021/ Sum of their Stories/ 9 Comments
upcycled 1, General papercraft 1
recycling/repurposing, upcycling, Home Decorating, papercraft
August 17, 2021

Upcycled Wooden Thrift Store Trinket Bowls

August 17, 2021/ Sum of their Stories
Upcycled Wooden Thrift Store Trinket Bowls

Take wooden trinket dishes from the thrift store or charity shop and give them a whole new look. Choose from a modern geometric colour block or a copper doodle effect.

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August 17, 2021/ Sum of their Stories/ 30 Comments
everything else 3, upcycled 1
upcycling, recycling/repurposing, paint
August 11, 2021

Easy to sew organza flowers

August 11, 2021/ Sum of their Stories
Easy to sew organza flowers

How to make easy to sew organza flowers, a simple way to make pretty fabric flowers

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August 11, 2021/ Sum of their Stories/ 15 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 4, everything else 3
sewing tutorial, sewing, Sewing my Stash, pretty ideas, Floral
July 28, 2021

Heart Patchwork Sweatshirt Update

July 28, 2021/ Sum of their Stories
Heart Patchwork Sweatshirt Update

Update an old sweatshirt with an embroidered patchwork heart applique. Great to cover a logo or design you no longer want or to upgrade a plain top.

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July 28, 2021/ Sum of their Stories/ 15 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 4, Refashions
refashion, sewing, sewing tutorial, Sewing my Stash, tutorials
July 21, 2021

Vintage Doily Table Runner

July 21, 2021/ Sum of their Stories
Vintage Doily Table Runner

How to make a pretty table runner from vintage doilies and table linen

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July 21, 2021/ Sum of their Stories/ 12 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 4
sewing, Sewing my Stash
July 14, 2021

Upcycled sock balls

July 14, 2021/ Sum of their Stories
Upcycled sock balls

How to turn old socks into soft balls for summer outdoor games. A great beginners sewing project, for Sew a Softie month.

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July 14, 2021/ Sum of their Stories/ 8 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 4
sew a softie, sewing tutorial, sewing
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