Mini Felt Purses

No stamping today. I used my BIG SHOT a lot! The purse is from the BASKETS & BLOOMS die from Stampin' Up. I folded the felt just above the bottom cut line. I trimmed the "fold line" that would normally would have scored on paper. I sewed a 1/4 inch on both sides. It really is that easy. The flowers are fabric scraps I had using the FUN FLOWERS die. If you only get one flower dies, this is the one to have! I mixed fabric stiffener and water (1 part each) into a sprayer. I sprayed each fabric layer after cutting and then scrunched them in my hands. I let them dry over night. It doesn't make them super stiff, it just gives them a bit more body. I will be putting these up in my ETSY Shop this weekend.

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Backpack... and I'm back!

It's not for lack of wanting... the same old excuse! I just need to make time. Ok, enough of all that.

Check out my backpack! I have been wanting to make this FOREVER. Finally made time. I used my favorite Stampin' Up paper "Love Letter". The crown is from the Artistic Etchings with a bit of bling. I wrapped some gum with the same paper and made a pull for it.

The most important part was the template. You can buy it from the amazing Becky Robert's HERE. She had some gorgeous samples too.

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p.s. I'm working on my lighting!

Paperbag Treat Holder

Another craft show creation. I used a lunch size paper bag, folded it, and sewed three sides to create a pouch. Now you can fill it with whatever you want. I think these will be a hit- if not, this is what the neighborhood kids are getting for Halloween! If you want the exact folding dimensions, shoot me an email and I'm happy to help you out.

Halloween Tag

I Know! It's still summer- but, we are getting ready for a craft show in October and I promised myself (and my family) that I would not wait until September to start getting ready. I am loving making these fabric tags. The ghost is from a Quickutz die. I cut some balck fabric I had to make the tags that measure about 3 x 4 1/2. I love the look of using a safety pin to hang it from a jar of some sort. I hope you like it- I will be showing it again once the jars are ready to go.


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Fabric Tags

Thanks to Michelle Wooderson I am so addicted to finding "vintage" fabric. I have had great luck at the thrift store. I used punches from Stampin' Up for the bird and flower. The butterfly is a Papertrey die. More safety pins to hang them from. I try to make them the same size, more or less. I like that each one is original!


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It's Andrea's Birthday

Hi All-
it's Andrea's birthday and she giving a way TONS of great stuff! Not only is she SUPER talented but generous beyond belief. Click on the picture on my side bar to go and wish her a happy bday!

Tags- Lots of them!

I LOVE the tags that Dawn McVey did on her blog. They are SO lovely- so lovely I had to case them!

I used one of the Fillable frames dies to cut a piece of cork. I adhered 4 more layers of c/s to make them more sturdy so I could sew the scraps right on them. The flowers are a die set from Papertrey that I used to cut the felt flower out; Of course a small button to finish it off.
I hope you like these! I have to say, these are my favorite!