Keepin' It Super Simple! My friend TJ from Studio Mailbox shares my love for reclaiming and when she saw my 1st post for the covered hangers, she emailed me photos of hers. I just fell in love and asked her to share her "how to". This project is for all levels. Skill Level- 1 Button … [Read more...]
{KISS How To} Fabric Flower Brooch
January 24, 2012 by · 3 Comments
Keepin' It Super Simple! This is a great way to use up some left over fabric and create something fun and functional! This project is for all levels. Skill Level- 1 Button Materials: fabric scraps felt pin Accu Quilt Cutter ** contact your local quilt shop- most have one available for rent** Basic Instructions: Bring your pressed fabric scraps to your local … [Read more...]
{KISS How To} Flirty Fabric Bracelet
January 19, 2012 by · 21 Comments
Keepin' It Super Simple! This is a great way to use up some left over fabric and create something fun and flirty! This project is for all levels. Skill Level- 1 Button Materials: 2 different types of fabric vintage buttons or pins To be fair- this "how to" is nothing new. Many of us used to wear these bracelets during the summer months. (think late 80's!) Basic … [Read more...]
{KISS How To} Valentine’s Day Card
January 17, 2012 by · 1 Comment
Keepin' It Super Simple! So, last week when I made these super cute bookmarks and stitched off a few extra "bee mine" patches. They were just so stinkin' cute I had to find another way to use them. Valentine's Day Card This project is for sewers all levels. Skill Level- 1 Button Materials: blank cards felt ribbon clear drying glue Basic Instructions: To … [Read more...]
{KISS How To} Sewing Weights
January 13, 2012 by · 25 Comments
Keepin' It Super Simple! Put those pins away and try these sewing weights when making your next project! This project is for all levels. Skill Level- 1 Button Materials: fabric black eyed peas metal washers (yes, go raid the hardware store!) Any shape will work for this project. But since it is Valentine's Day, here are some fun hearts. Basic Instructions: Cut … [Read more...]
{KISS How To} No More Wire Hangers 2
January 12, 2012 by · 17 Comments
Keepin' It Super Simple! To follow-up from last weeks post about covered hangers, I thought it would be fun to offer another option. Plus, full disclosure here, my younger daughter complained. Clearly, she needs her own "girlie garnish". This project is for all levels. Skill Level- 1 Button … [Read more...]
{KISS How To} Personalized Bookmark
January 11, 2012 by · 22 Comments
Keepin' It Super Simple! Let's face it, with a last name like Valentine - It's a big holiday in my house! So, I am starting my projects and thought that I would share a super simple one that will help eat up a few scraps. Be Mine Bookmark This project is for sewers all levels. Skill Level- 1 Button Materials: fabric scraps Mod Podge felt ribbon Basic … [Read more...]
{KISS How To} Lamp Makeover
January 4, 2012 by · 11 Comments
Keepin' It Super Simple! I love my sewing lamp base but to be honest, it has seen better days. The paint is chipped from the move and I never liked the shade. So, she is getting a face lift today! This project is for all levels. Skill Level- 1 Button … [Read more...]
