Circles of felt cut with a die
(as I am not neat enough with scissors.)
Embroidered on one piece and then sandwiched around a circle of cardboard for stability
Blanket stitch around the edge of the sandwich and fix on a safety pin to finish.
I also made a sequin tree brooch while trying to clear out some of the surplus I found.
These bracelet size loops will be paired with essential oils and gifted as little gestures this Christmas.
Simply made (can’t remember when or why I got the mini felt balls) by threading a handful on to some ancient stretch magic beading cord.
I will use invisible thread when I run out of stretch magic as the felt balls seem to be unending and I am determined to use up some of my forgotten embellishments.
I use one in my car, hung from the rear view mirror, as I don’t like the smell of commercial scenters but will suggest recipients can keep them on clothes hangers as an alternative to a lavender bag.
I am determined not to add to my fabric stash so am using up bits and pieces in small projects.
Scraps of fabric have been waxed to provide clingfilm alternative waxed wraps, these live on the fridge ready for use. I used beeswax pellets as solid bees wax needs messy grating before it is ironed on the fabric.
Then when reducing the size of a king size duvet cover to fit a double bed I ended up with surplus strips of fabric.
As the overlock machine was out I decided to fold the strips in four and overlock them into squares for use as reusable cotton face wipes. Enough extra bundles were made to go in the present drawer with suggested ‘recipes’ for diy facial cleanser.
I found a pack of brass stencils during a tidy up and decided to mount them on cards rather than put them in the donation pile.
My ‘use it or lose it’ campaign has reduced the boxes of bits a little and reduced the amount I spend on my crafting hobby but at this rate I am going to need decades to declutter significantly!
I made some uv resin tree decorations using embellishment hearts I found during a tidy up. These will be mounted on Christmas cards and sent to people who ‘need’ a little sparkle at the festive time.
Just a little tweak to a plain paper bag to try and use some of my washi tapes. Unfortunately it only takes a little snip to cover each side of the bag. Will try and remember for plain paper wrapping in the future.
Tip: draw the line you want to follow first.
Is this a fail or have I not found a ‘use’ for these resin coated feathers?
I just brushed on a couple of light layers of uv resin after spraying hair spray to set them (and avoid bubbles apparently).
The plainer feathers got a sprinkle of glitter but I still don’t like them more than the natural pre resin fluffiness.
Perhaps they can fit in a flower decoration?
Inspired by Patrick Grant’s book Less, I repaired stuff today.
Sewing the holes in this ancient sun hat was a two minute job once I decided to do it and the result makes me happy!
A few stash busting bags using the acetate and large pattern paper I can’t use on greeting cards.
Simply made as long as the side panels are the same. Some sides are pushed in to make gussets, there are different closure styles from Velcro to string, pegs and brads.
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