I Heart Handmade

Things I love – crafting, Etsy, healthy living, natural childbirth, Baby Signs, saving money……

How to Make a Bow for your Christmas Tree December 11, 2008

Filed under: Crafting, How To — CraftyMom @ 8:24 pm
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Here’s a good photo tutorial for making a large bow for your Christmas tree.   Looks easy enough, eh?  :)

http://www.craftown.com/instruction/bows.htm

Start here

And end up with this nice, full bow.

This PDF file is excellent as well!   http://www.ezcraft.com/PDF/ez_bow_maker_instruction.pdf

Happy Decorating!

 

Fabric Key Fob Tutorial November 3, 2008

Filed under: Crafting, How To — CraftyMom @ 10:32 pm
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I found this great free tutorial for making key fobs today – check it out!  For full instructions visit the tutorial here.

This instruction is created buy Hip Girl Forum member j2garnett. Visit j2garnett’s website for Handmade hair bows, clips, and headbands for all ages.

You will need*:

Pair of scissors
Sewing Machine
Iron
Fabric
Coordinating color thread
1 1/4’’ cotton webbing
Heat N Bond (or similar)
Key Fob Hardware set
Pliers

Step 1 – Prepare materials:
Cut strip of webbing to 10’’
Cut strip of Heat N Bond to 10’’ x 1’’
Cut strip of Fabric to 10’ ’x 1 1/4’’
Turn on iron to “wool” setting
Thread sewing machine and bobbin with thread

fabric key fob instructions

Start with those supplies and end with this cute key fob!

They’ve got lots of pretties in their shop – check it out by clicking the image below.

 

Baby Leg Warmers – Photo tutorial October 15, 2008

Filed under: Crafting, Favorites, How To, Save Money — CraftyMom @ 8:56 pm
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This is one of the best tutorials I’ve seen.  Beadedsock’s photos and descriptions are clear and easy to follow.  For that, I say a huge THANK YOU.  Show her some love and leave a comment on her blog.

Then head over to her Etsy store and check out all her goodies!

Children’s Leggings or Leg Warmers Tutorial

Start with this

and end up with this cute result.

Get full directions here.