sewing & crafts

sewing & crafts

How to make a button necklace {or garland}

by Nicole
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Looking for a cute, new accessory? Or perhaps a whimsical gift for a friend who loves to sew? Or just a quick craft that turns out something sweet to decorate your neck or your wall? Have I got a fun activity for you! I caught a glimpse of a woman wearing a necklace with buttons [...]

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How to Knit a Washcloth (to use with the Oil Cleansing Method)

by Nicole
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Let me start this post by saying that I am not a knitter. I dream of being a knitter. I read blogs of knitters and have a sort of knitting envy. Someday… All that said, I have done a bit of knitting in my time. I’ve made a half of a scarf, and I’ve made [...]

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Hoop Art: The Basics

by Nicole
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In December, I told you about one of the handmade gifts I made at Christmastime– a piece of hoop art– that was inspired by a simple graphic print I found on Pinterest. Today I wanted to tell you a little bit about how I went from idea to a beautiful piece of self-framed wall art, [...]

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DIY: Make a Fabric Yo-Yo

by Nicole
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As many parents are headed to the malls for that annual event of back-to-school shopping, I wanted to give you a fun, easy way to embellish a little girl’s t-shirt, instead of buying a new one. If you have a little girl, or if you’d like to bless a friend or family member’s daughter with [...]

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