Here’s a simple tutorial for a rice-filled heating pad, with lots of tips to make it neat and easy. I’ve made many of these for our church bazaar, and they are great sellers every time! And great for gift giving, especially for the chilly holidays. A funny note – I finally made one for myself after all these years! I bet some of you can relate. 🙂 This size is perfect for wrapping around your neck and shoulders, and stays on while sitting or standing. Or for laying across your stomach or both feet. Supplies Needed: 2…
This is the second project in a series using the patterns in Virginia Lindsay’s book, “Sewing to Sell.” It has great crafty sewing projects and inspiration for taking your sewing creativity to the next level. Project #2 Zipped Pouch I decided to try the Zipped Pouch because I was looking for a last-minute hostess gift, and I thought it has a great combination of cute and useful. And by using fun fabrics with gold accents along with a cream canvas and a metallic gold zipper, it will have a great stylish look. I made mine a little smaller…
I love creating cards with little art collages on the front made of handmade paper scraps, vintage illustrations, and scrapbook supplies. To save time, I purchased a set of blank ready-made cards and envelopes in a neutral cream color. Another favorite is kraft paper cards and envelopes. They both go well with vintage and natural themes. These two spring examples can also become “thank you” or “thinking of you” cards by simply changing out the wording. To adhere the collage pieces to the card, I like to use large glue sticks and red line tape. (refer to past posts…
Hi fellow paper crafters! Here are two more examples of easy personalized journals. This time I used inexpensive composition books and added embellishments to make a travel journal and a garden journal. You can find small and standard size books at any store – even the dollar store! I like using handmade paper and vintage embellishments, including dimensional items, to make them special. For gluing, I use large glue sticks. Just make sure to spread the glue past the edge of the embellishment, and use scrap paper underneath to protect the surface. The glue makes a strong bond on the…