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August 01, 2023

Sunburst Greeting Card idea made with Old Magazines

August 01, 2023/ Sum of their Stories
Sunburst Greeting Card idea made with Old Magazines

How to make a sunburst greeting card by recycling old magazines

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August 01, 2023/ Sum of their Stories/ 24 Comments
Upcycled 3, Greeting Cards 1
greeting cards, papercraft, recycling/repurposing, sustainable craft challenge
July 26, 2023

Traditional Mini Sampler Cross Stitch Design

July 26, 2023/ Sum of their Stories
Traditional Mini Sampler Cross Stitch Design

A free mini sampler cross stitch design in a vintage traditional style

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July 26, 2023/ Sum of their Stories/ 5 Comments
Sewing and embroidery 5
cross stitch, free pattern, embroidery
July 20, 2023

How to make your own simple Tassel Earrings

July 20, 2023/ Sum of their Stories
How to make your own simple Tassel Earrings

Turn plain hoop earrings into pretty tassel earrings with just a few simple craft supplies.

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July 20, 2023/ Sum of their Stories/ 32 Comments
Jewellery
jewellery, update
June 20, 2023

Polka Dot Embroidered Tote Bag

June 20, 2023/ Sum of their Stories
Polka Dot Embroidered Tote Bag

How to use simple embroidery on bright polka dot fabric and then turn it into a sweet little tote bag.

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June 20, 2023/ Sum of their Stories/ 36 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 1
Sewing my Stash, bags, embroidery, pattern, sewing, tutorials
June 14, 2023

Can AI write an interesting and creative craft project tutorial?

June 14, 2023/ Sum of their Stories
Can AI write an interesting and creative craft project tutorial?

Can AI write an interesting and creative craft tutorial? I’ve tested it out with an upcycling craft project and this is how I go on.

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June 14, 2023/ Sum of their Stories/ 14 Comments
Upcycled 3
upcycling, recycling/repurposing
June 06, 2023

How to give a Denim Jacket a fresh new look

June 06, 2023/ Sum of their Stories
How to give a Denim Jacket a fresh new look

How to give an old denim jacket a fresh new look with fabric paint and some simple embroidery.

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June 06, 2023/ Sum of their Stories/ 23 Comments
Sewing and embroidery 5, Refashions
upcycling, clothing, embroidery, denim, refashion, sustainable craft challenge
June 01, 2023

How to fix small holes in clothes with visible mending

June 01, 2023/ Sum of their Stories
How to fix small holes in clothes with visible mending

How to fix small holes in old garments using simple embroidery stitches and a visible mending technique

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Refashions, Sewing and embroidery 5
refashion, embroidery
May 27, 2023

Upcycled Sewing Ephemera Shadow Box

May 27, 2023/ Sum of their Stories
Upcycled Sewing Ephemera Shadow Box

How to make art for your sewing space with old sewing bits and pieces, a box frame and divided tray

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May 27, 2023/ Sum of their Stories/ 39 Comments
everything else 4, Upcycled 3
art, upcycling, craft tutorials
May 17, 2023

How to fix a stained top with patchwork fabric scraps

May 17, 2023/ Sum of their Stories
How to fix a stained top with patchwork fabric scraps

How to repair a stained top using a panel made from patchwork fabric scraps

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May 17, 2023/ Sum of their Stories/ 9 Comments
Sewing and embroidery 5, Refashions
refashion, recycling/repurposing, sewing tutorial, sewing
May 12, 2023

Beautiful Forget Me Not Crafts

May 12, 2023/ Sum of their Stories
Beautiful Forget Me Not Crafts

A collection of beautiful crafts featuring Forget-Me-Knots

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May 12, 2023/ Sum of their Stories/ 3 Comments
everything else 4
Floral, round up, craft tutorials
May 02, 2023

Recycled Mini Collage with Crochet Flower Tutorial

May 02, 2023/ Sum of their Stories
Recycled Mini Collage with Crochet Flower Tutorial

How to make sweet little collages with crochet flowers using recycled materials

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May 02, 2023/ Sum of their Stories/ 12 Comments
everything else 4, Upcycled 3
upcycling, recycling/repurposing, papercraft, art, sustainable craft challenge
April 26, 2023

Nan's Recipe Kitchen Art

April 26, 2023/ Sum of their Stories
Nan's Recipe Kitchen Art

Make personal art for your kitchen using an old handwritten recipe and picnic cutlery.

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April 26, 2023/ Sum of their Stories/ 34 Comments
Everything else 1
Home Decorating, art, papercraft, recycling/repurposing
April 19, 2023

Mini Art Bird Collage Tutorial

April 19, 2023/ Sum of their Stories
Mini Art Bird Collage Tutorial

How to make a mini art collage with a bird from recycled card and paper

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April 19, 2023/ Sum of their Stories/ 13 Comments
General Papercraft 2, Upcycled 2
book crafts, upcycling, recycling/repurposing, art, pretty ideas, gift ideas
April 12, 2023

Stitchfinity Cross Stitch Jewellery Kit Review

April 12, 2023/ Sum of their Stories
Stitchfinity Cross Stitch Jewellery Kit Review

A review of a Stitchfinity Cross stitch kit to make pizza slice earrings

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April 12, 2023/ Sum of their Stories/ 2 Comments
Kit Review, Jewellery
craft kits, jewellery
April 04, 2023

How to Make Tulip Collage Greeting Cards

April 04, 2023/ Sum of their Stories
How to Make Tulip Collage Greeting Cards

How to make spring themed tulip collage greeting cards with small scraps of pretty papers.

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April 04, 2023/ Sum of their Stories/ 13 Comments
Greeting Cards 1, Upcycled 2
Spring, greeting cards, pretty ideas, Floral, sustainable craft challenge
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