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tutorial: DIY bow bracelet

Hello, world! How’s your Tuesday? So-so? Well, how about a bracelet with a bow?

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I swear, I didn’t mean to start this DIY bow bracelet tutorial with that kind of intro. Let’s just get on with it, shall we?

To make these cute handmade bow bracelets, you will need: chain, 2 small D rings, 4 jump rings, a charm (not in photo but also optional), a lobster lock (not in photo and definitely NOT optional), and strips of fabric.

Your strips (from the top / NO ALLOWANCE): band (1.25″ x 6″ or 7″), bow (1.75″ x 5″), middle strip of bow (.75″ x 1.5″)

As for tools, you will need a sewing machine, pliers, needle and thread

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tutorial: DIY flying v guitar plushie

We have a baby boy in the family turning 1 next month. The party, we were told, is going to be rockstar-themed. And because the boyfriend (the baby boy is his nephew) loves metal music and I like to tackle new projects, we somehow volunteered to make a few items for the party.

First up, these Flying V guitar plushies for the birthday boy.

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These were so fun to make that I had to write a tutorial.

To make these DIY Flying V guitar plushies, you will need to download the pattern first. Pattern 1 HERE & pattern 2 HERE. You will also need half a meter of plain fabric for the body, and scraps (dark-colored fabric, specifically) for the scratch plate, fret board, and bridge. Stuffed toy filling is also essential.

How-to:

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tutorial: turn a cat litter container into a sewing pattern organizer

When I moved my craft area to the living room, I was reminded of the fact that my sewing pattern organization is all sorts of ridiculous. They were in various envelopes, inserted in craft magazines, rubbing shoulders with my scrapbook paper. I had to take control of the situation by making this filer-type storage.

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Here’s how I turned this cat litter box into a DIY sewing pattern organizer:

First, you will need: a cat litter box (mine was the 28-lb one by Arm & Hammer), craft knife, wrapping paper, clear tape, paper tape (optional), metal ruler

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1. Cut the top part and about 3/4 of the side of your cat litter box. These boxes are tough so you will need to be careful with your cutting. Try to be as precise as possible. Use a metal ruler for guide.

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