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April 02, 2024

How to paint your own vibrant fabric

April 02, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
How to paint your own vibrant fabric

How to paint your own vibrant fabric. Upcycle old plain fabric with fabric paints to create bold, vibrant, colourful designs.

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April 02, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 17 Comments
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recycling/repurposing, Washi tape, paint, sustainable craft challenge
March 30, 2024

Handmade Monday #368

March 30, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
Handmade Monday #368

Welcome to Handmade Monday #368 a link up for craft ideas, recipes and all things handmade.

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March 30, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 8 Comments
Handmade Monday
March 28, 2024

A little tribute to Ellen 2024

March 28, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
A little tribute to Ellen 2024

A little tribute to my grandma Ellen, sharing an old patchwork book she gave me.

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March 24, 2024

Handmade Monday #367

March 24, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
Handmade Monday #367

Welcome to Handmade Monday #367 a link up for craft ideas, recipes and all things handmade.

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March 24, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 5 Comments
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March 23, 2024

How to Refashion an old Dress into a Stylish Jacket

March 23, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
How to Refashion an old Dress into a Stylish Jacket

How to refashion an old button through dress into a cropped jacket

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March 23, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 19 Comments
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refashion, upcycling, sewing tutorial, sewing
March 17, 2024

Handmade Monday #366

March 17, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
Handmade Monday #366

Welcome to Handmade Monday #366 a link up for craft ideas, recipes and all things handmade.

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March 17, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 7 Comments
Handmade Monday
March 13, 2024

Floral Painted Wooden Box DIY Tutorial

March 13, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
Floral Painted Wooden Box DIY Tutorial

I had so much fun painting simple flowers on my X-acto knife box to turn it from plain to fabulous in one afternoon.

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March 13, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 26 Comments
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art, gift ideas, pretty ideas, upcycling, Inspired by, paint
March 10, 2024

Handmade Monday #365

March 10, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
Handmade Monday #365

Welcome to Handmade Monday #365 a link up for craft ideas, recipes and all things handmade.

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March 05, 2024

Decorate a Ring Binder with a Paper Rainbow Collage

March 05, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
Decorate a Ring Binder with a Paper Rainbow Collage

Decorate a plain ring binder with a pretty paper rainbow collage

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March 05, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 17 Comments
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papercraft, recycling/repurposing, rainbow, sustainable craft challenge
March 03, 2024

Handmade Monday #364

March 03, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
Handmade Monday #364

Welcome to Handmade Monday #364 a link up for craft ideas, recipes and all things handmade.

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March 03, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 6 Comments
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February 28, 2024

How to Embellish an Old Shirt with Simple Hand Stitching

February 28, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
How to Embellish an Old Shirt with Simple Hand Stitching

How to embellish an old plain shirt with some simple embroidery stitches, a lovely and mindful slow stitching project.

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February 28, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 12 Comments
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sewing tutorial, Hand Sewing, embroidery, refashion, recycling/repurposing, clothing
February 25, 2024

Handmade Monday #363

February 25, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
Handmade Monday #363

Welcome to Handmade Monday #363 a link up for craft ideas, recipes and all things handmade.

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February 25, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 8 Comments
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February 21, 2024

"Cornishware" Ruffled Shopping Bag

February 21, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
"Cornishware" Ruffled Shopping Bag

Give a plain old tote bag a pretty ruffled makeover with scraps of fabric. Stripes of blue and white give it a look reminiscent of Cornishware pottery.

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February 21, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 45 Comments
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recycling/repurposing, refashion, sewing, tutorials, bags
February 18, 2024

Handmade Monday #362

February 18, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
Handmade Monday #362

Welcome to Handmade Monday #362 a link up for craft ideas, recipes and all things handmade.

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February 18, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 6 Comments
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February 14, 2024

Country Cross Stitch Mini Design Free Pattern

February 14, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
Country Cross Stitch Mini Design Free Pattern

Stitch a sweet mini country cross stitch design with hearts, flowers and a cute little duck with this free pattern.

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