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June 11th, 2008

Easy Father’s Day gifts - stamped t-shirts

 Are you looking for an easy project to do with your kids for Father’s Day?
How about making a hand-stamped t-shirt for Dad?
You’ll need non-toxic fabric or acrylic paints (if using acrylic paint, I’d recommend mixing it with a fabric/textile medium), a t-shirt and permanent or paint markers.
Place a piece of cardboard inside the shirt.  This […]

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March 18th, 2008

day two of the De-Stash challenge

So how are you all doing?  Got the fabric shakes yet :-)
I’ve found some great ideas for “stash busting” projects out there:

Got some spare ribbon?  How about making a ribbon bracelet.
Use covered button forms, fabric & embellishments to create earrings.
Does your watch band look a little shabby?  Try fabric!
Check out this charming little bird brooch.

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January 8th, 2008

charming button lampshade

I’m a major buttonaholic :-)  I think I have more buttons than I have fabric to use them on.  I have buttons that are older than I am!
This project could be a great way to display them though…

Better Homes & Gardens has this easy button lampshade project in their online craft section.  Too cute!
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