bored and crafty

tutorial: DIY zipper organizer

Up until the week before last, I stored my zippers in this basket. But when I started sewing corner tab pouches, I realized that rummaging through the basket looking for the type/color of zipper I need gets old fast.

And so this:

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This DIY zipper organizer is very easy to make. And quite versatile, too! For my non-bag-sewing friends, you can use this type of wall organizer to store many other craft materials. Pens, spools of thread, rubber stamps, etc, etc.

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i am a pledged bannerman of your house

As long as your house has coffee.

And if you let me, I will sew you a banner. Like this one that I made for Krissy:

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“Peace, Love, & Lipgloss” is the tagline of Krissy’s blog. And yes, there is an unfortunate wonky look going on in there but in my defense, I was going for a handwritten vibe. Defense #2: I can only do back stitch embroidery.

Defense #3 (somewhat): The banner looks kind of charming up close.

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And while we’re in the subject of single banners, I leave you with the following tutorials:

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slowly (glacially) building my wedding DIY portfolio

Another day, another finger injury. I wish I can say that these cuts are craft-related but sadly, they’re not.

Over the last several days, I have been busy making these cardboard 3D letters. They’re props for an upcoming engagement photo shoot.

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I spent about 8 hours wielding two kinds of crafts knives making the letters. And nope, I didn’t get a single accident. The very moment I finished, right when I was about to give my aching back a bit of rest, the electric fan attacked me. And by attacked, I mean I accidentally let my finger kiss the blades.

Enough of my silly problems. Here are the letters I made:

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