If you've ever wondered if you could make a cute little outfit with an applique on the shirt, the answer is "yes!". It's easy. Here's why: Heat 'N Bond. With just a little bit of ironing, you can applique almost anything....Here's how I know: I made this outfit for my son in just a few hours on Sunday. Here's a close-up of the applique: After ...
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WFMW: Learning to sew online….
seriously. Though I've done a bit of sewing here and there, all I actually "know" can be attributed to a brief stint in a quilting class ten years ago in Nairobi so when I decided to develop some ideas with fabrics I brought back from Kenya I realized I had a lot to learn. Fortunately, there are numerous bloggers who love to teach! And, believe me, if I can make this, you can, too! I ...
Make-It-Yourself Monday: Paper!
Terrible photo aside, this was a great craft project! It's pretty simple to do (if it is a little messy) and can be a great way to do a little recycling. Here's what you'll need: Paper (tear it up or shred it first) - We used a mixture of tissue paper and printer paper. Two wooden picture frames Screening A blender or food processor a basin A sponge felt or flannel Here's the ...
Make-It-Yourself Monday: Creative Craft Ideas
We've been too busy making birthday cake to do crafts, but here are a few I'm hoping to try in the coming weeks: Bread-Clay Beads: I've been looking for something other than paper beads and can't wait to try these! Beans Mosaic: We've been talking about mosaics ever since we saw a mosaic floor at a hotel a few months ago...This is a great idea for teaching kids to make mosaics without ...