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October 30, 2024

Paper garlands you can make yourself

October 30, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
Paper garlands you can make yourself

Lots of beautiful paper garlands that you can make yourself

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October 30, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 3 Comments
General Papercraft 2
papercraft, Party ideas
October 23, 2024

Ribbon Crossbody Bag Tutorial

October 23, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
Ribbon Crossbody Bag Tutorial

How to make a ribbon covered crossbody bag, a sewing tutorial

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October 23, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 9 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 6
bags, sewing tutorial, sewing
October 08, 2024

Monochrome Patchwork Bag DIY

October 08, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
Monochrome Patchwork Bag DIY

How to use white, black and grey leftover fabric scraps to make a cute knot bag

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October 08, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 15 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 6
sewing tutorial, sewing, Sewing my Stash, scrap fabric
October 02, 2024

How to make a Knitting Needle Case from a pillowcase

October 02, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
How to make a Knitting Needle Case from a pillowcase

Make a case for all your knitting and crochet needles, hooks and accessories from an old pillowcase

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October 02, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 12 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 1
Sewing my Stash, gift ideas, sewing, tutorials
September 28, 2024

DIY Folder from Old Cardboard Envelope

September 28, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
DIY Folder from Old Cardboard Envelope

How to make an upcycled folder from an old cardboard packaging envelope

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September 28, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 14 Comments
General Papercraft 2, Upcycled 3
upcycling, papercraft, organising ideas
September 18, 2024

Make Your Own Autumn Leaf Colouring Page

September 18, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
Make Your Own Autumn Leaf Colouring Page

How to create your own colouring page with autumn leaves

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September 18, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 4 Comments
General Papercraft 2
autumn, papercraft, colouring, art
September 11, 2024

What to do with empty plastic thread spools

September 11, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
What to do with empty plastic thread spools

Lots of ideas to use empty plastic thread spools or cotton reels, craft projects, recycling and repurposing ideas

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September 11, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 18 Comments
everything else 4, Upcycled 3
recycling/repurposing, round up, upcycling
September 03, 2024

Embroidered Aran Sweater Bag Upcycle

September 03, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
Embroidered Aran Sweater Bag Upcycle

Upcycle an old aran sweater with some colourful embroidery and turn it into a beautiful bag

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September 03, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 21 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 6, Upcycled 3
upcycling, sustainable craft challenge, recycling/repurposing, bags
August 28, 2024

An Interview with Polymer Clay Artist Wendy Varner

August 28, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
An Interview with Polymer Clay Artist Wendy Varner

An interview with Polymer Clay Artist Wendy Varner

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everything else 4
Interview with an Expert
August 21, 2024

How to Make Simple Quote Art with Maps

August 21, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
How to Make Simple Quote Art with Maps

Make unique art for you home with an old road map book and your favourite quote about home.

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August 21, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 14 Comments
everything else 3, upcycled 1
recycling/repurposing, quotes, upcycling
August 14, 2024

How to extend your fabric to fit an embroidery hoop frame

August 14, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
How to extend your fabric to fit an embroidery hoop frame

How to extend your fabric to make it fit properly into an embroidery hoop frame if you’ve cut it too small by mistake

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August 14, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 5 Comments
Sewing and Embroidery 6
embroidery, Hand Sewing
August 06, 2024

Repurpose an old book into a paper garland

August 06, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
Repurpose an old book into a paper garland

How to repurpose an old book to make a paper garland

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August 06, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 18 Comments
Upcycled 3, General Papercraft 2
upcycling, recycling/repurposing, book crafts
July 29, 2024

Beautiful Embroidery Patterns for Tea Lovers

July 29, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
Beautiful Embroidery Patterns for Tea Lovers

Beautiful embroidery designs for tea drinkers

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everything else 4, Sewing and Embroidery 6
embroidery
July 27, 2024

Bottle Cap Planter Upcycle

July 27, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
Bottle Cap Planter Upcycle

Upcycle bottle caps to make a vibrant planter, an easy craft project

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July 27, 2024/ Sum of their Stories/ 13 Comments
Upcycled 3
upcycling, recycling/repurposing, gardening
July 17, 2024

18 Top Tips for Beginners: Sew Your Own Clothes

July 17, 2024/ Sum of their Stories
18 Top Tips for Beginners: Sew Your Own Clothes

18 top tips for any sewing beginner who want to start making their own clothes

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Sewing and embroidery 5
sewing
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