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June 12, 2024

How to make an Upcycled Strawberry Vase

June 12, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
How to make an Upcycled Strawberry Vase

How to make an upcycled strawberry vase.

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June 12, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 10 Comments
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recycling/repurposing, paint, Home Decorating, upcycling
June 07, 2024

15 Brilliant Free Knit and Crochet Washcloth Patterns

June 07, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
15 Brilliant Free Knit and Crochet Washcloth Patterns

Knit and crochet washcloths in soft cotton yarn make great gifts. I’ve collected together 15 of my favourite free patterns.

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June 07, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 13 Comments
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Knitting, Crochet
May 30, 2024

Drawstring Patchwork Toy Bag

May 30, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
Drawstring Patchwork Toy Bag

How to make a cute patchwork drawstring bag, perfect for toys or other baby and toddler paraphernalia. 

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May 30, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 18 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 1
sewing, tutorials, for baby, sewing tutorial
May 25, 2024

2 easy ways to decorate plain shells

May 25, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
2 easy ways to decorate plain shells

2 easy ways to decorate plain dull shells

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May 25, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 17 Comments
Upcycled 3
Home Decorating, do it over challenge, paint, decoupage
May 15, 2024

10 ways to seal shells for display around the home

May 15, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
10 ways to seal shells for display around the home

10 ways to seal shells to bring out the colours, add shine and make them more durable

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everything else 4
Home Decorating, product test
May 07, 2024

Turn leftover alphabet stickers into fun bookmarks

May 07, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
Turn leftover alphabet stickers into fun bookmarks

How to turn left over alphabet stickers into a fun bookmark, an easy and eco friendly craft idea

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May 07, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 14 Comments
Upcycled 3, General Papercraft 2
recycling/repurposing, sustainable craft challenge, papercraft, Kids activities
May 01, 2024

What you need to get started: Crochet

May 01, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
What you need to get started: Crochet

Ever fancied learning to crochet? We have you covered! Here's a list of the essentials you'll need to get started.

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May 01, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 8 Comments
Getting Started, Knitting & Crochet 1
essential kit, what you need
April 24, 2024

Promotional Drawstring Bag No Sew Upcycle

April 24, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
Promotional Drawstring Bag No Sew Upcycle

An easy no sew way to upcycle a promotional drawstring bag to make it into a pretty storage or gift bag

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April 24, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 3 Comments
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upcycling, recycling/repurposing, Gift Wrap
April 17, 2024

How to sew a handy travel cutlery roll placemat

April 17, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
How to sew a handy travel cutlery roll placemat

How to sew a quick and easy travel cutlery roll and placemat. Ideal for picnics and for taking lunch to work, helping to reduce the need for disposable plastic cutlery.

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April 17, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 1 Comment
Sewing and embroidery 5
sewing, sewing tutorial
April 11, 2024

How to Make Block Printed Shrink Plastic Earrings

April 11, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
How to Make Block Printed Shrink Plastic Earrings

Make your own unique earrings with shrink plastic and wooden printing blocks, an easy craft project.

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April 11, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 2 Comments
Jewellery
jewellery, shrink plastic, block printing
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
everything else 4, Upcycled 3
recycling/repurposing, Washi tape, paint, sustainable craft challenge
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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their stories
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
Sewing and embroidery 5, refashions 1
refashion, upcycling, sewing tutorial, sewing
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
Everything else 1, Inspired by
art, gift ideas, pretty ideas, upcycling, Inspired by, paint
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
Upcycled 3, General Papercraft 2
papercraft, recycling/repurposing, rainbow, sustainable craft challenge
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