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Weekend Make and Takes: Pumpkins

by Marie October 3, 2009

Fall time is my favorite, I love pumpkins. Remember this fun Apple Yarn Craft? Well, we made some into cute little pumpkins too. Here are a few more Pumpkin crafts, getting us excited for Fall. Fall Leaf & Pumpkin Garland by Root and Wings Co Paper Strip Jack-o-Lanterns by Let’s Explore Beaded Pumpkins by Blissful [...]

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Easy Fringe Fleece Scarf Tutorial

by Marie September 29, 2009

This fleece scarf is as fun to make as it is to wear. It’s a great first-time-sewing project and perfect for the upcoming winter season. I made these with Halloween colors to help keep us warm as we trick-or-treat! Supplies for Fringe Fleece Scarf: 1/4 yard of fleece (any color) scissors sewing machine or needle [...]

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Apple Treats & Crafts for Fall

by Marie September 23, 2009

Apple season is upon us and that means lots of tasty treats and creative crafts to be had. Here’s a few past activities from Make and Takes showcasing ripe juicy apples. Apple Stamped Cards ~~~ Homemade Applesauce ~~~ Applesauce Cookies ~~~ Apple Hand-Stitched Card ~~~ Homemade Apple Pie What apple treats and crafts have you [...]

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Sew a Fabric Yo-Yo Stationary Card

by Marie September 22, 2009

Guest Post by Lyndsey of The Stationary Place I’ve always loved paper. Stationery, patterned paper, note cards, letterpress – I think paper is gorgeous and I love all of its different uses. More recently, I’ve been on something of a crafting binge – and for my last birthday I asked for a sewing machine. Much [...]

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Creating a Blog Audience by the Crafty Pod

by Marie September 15, 2009

Diane from the Crafty Pod, shares all sorts of great crafts, tutorials and podcasts. She’s just come out with an ebook called Creating a Blogging Audience: An Unconventional Marketing Guide. There’s helpful information for marketing yourself, gaining a loyal audience, and how getting your readers to come back. It’s a good read for all types [...]

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My Baby’s Quilt is Finally Done!

by Marie September 15, 2009

Yay! I did it. I finished my baby’s quilt, only 15 months late. Remember this quilting post? I’ve made a quilt for all three of my babies when they’re born, something for them to always have that’s made from me! I love it and so does my baby! This quilt has a sort of ‘nine [...]

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Weekend Links: Pillowcase Sewing Projects

by Marie September 11, 2009

Do you have lots of old pillowcases that need to be turned into something else? If so, here’s a few fun sewing projects using pillowcases. Travel Pillow for the car by Craft Addictions (pictured above) Pillowcase Pocket for a small friend by Elsie Marley 10 Minute Pillowcase Apron by Betz White Reversible Pillowcase Tote by [...]

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Simple Flower Garden Sachets

by Little Birdies September 8, 2009

Here are a two simple crafts you can do using items found in your own flower garden. Make these fun and fragrant flower sachets. Instructions: Simple Lavender Sachet If you have lavender, now is a great time to snip a few off and dry them. Once your lavender is dry, you can gently rub the [...]

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Weekend Links: Oh Baby Baby

by Marie September 5, 2009

My little one photographed by Crystalyn Life Images. A few craft and sewing projects for Baby: DIY Baby Wipes Container by According to Kelly How to Make Baby Burpies by You Can Make This Scrap Fabric Bib Tutorial (Star Wars) by Dollar Store Crafts Baby Shower Party Ideas by Hostess with the Mostess First Words [...]

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How-To Video: Hand-Stitched Cards

by Marie September 1, 2009

These hand-stitched cards are simple and fun to make. I’ve been stitching them for quite a few years now and have shared many patterns in my Card Patterns category. Today I’ve taken a video of me stitching a Gift Box Greeting Card for you to see just how easy it is. You can follow right [...]

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