How-To Tuesday :: Fabric Bookmark

A few weeks ago I saw this great tut from Little Birdie Secrets on how to make fabric bookmarks.

My plan was to make them as gifts. I tried making one, and it turned out great! I went to make the others and my sewing machine was not working! {Fail!} So, I had to make other options...but I did get one made. And yes, I kept it for myself!

The tut is so easy with minimal sewing!! My kind of project!


So, to get started, you will need:


*Fabric cut to 4" x 8"
*Fusible interfacing cut to 3.75" x 7.75"
*Fabric strip for flower cut to about 1.25" x 42"
*Coordinating thread and sewing machine
*Fabric glue
*Coordinating button
*Needle and thread

1. Following manufacturer's instructions, iron fusible interfacing to wrong side of fabric piece.


2. Fold fabric piece in half width-wise, right sides together.


3. Sew across bottom edge and up side edge.



4. Clip corners and turn inside out. Use a pencil to gently push out corners.


5. Fold ends of open end in about 1/2".


6. Top stitch around all four sides, close to the edge, closing up open end.



7. Create a fabric rosette with your long strip of coordinating fabric and fabric glue (see tutorial here). Hand sew a button in the middle.


8. Glue the fabric flower to the top of the bookmark with fabric glue. That's it!


{This tut was taken from their website. Directions and pics belong to Little Birdie Secrets.}

I followed these directions completely and had no issues. I just love when that happens!

Here is the bookmark I made

As soon as my sewing machine is repaired, I plan on making several more. They will be very handy for the several books I am reading this summer.

Check out Little Birdie Secrets for more great tutorials!

How-To Tuesday - Memo Holders

as mentioned a few days ago, i planned on showing you how i made these mini memo holders

they are very simple and require only a few items

these also make perfect gifts for teachers, family, friends, neighbors, really, anyone who can hold a pen

the supplies needed:

plastic picture frame 3.5x5 or 4x6 ($.95 at walmart)

fun paper

fun embellishments

ribbon

adhesive

square post-it notes (pack of 4 for $1.95 at walmart)


remove the paper insert, trace onto your pretty paper and insert into the frame

next you want to lay all of your embellishments on the frame with the pad of paper to see how you want the placement

once you see how you want it place, add your adhesive and place

i use double sided tape as it has a really great adhesive and won't show through the ribbon like glue would

i stamped 4 images of my elephant in order to add decorative balloons

i also added some glitter to his hat and the strings

now you have a cute little personalized gift

or make one for yourself

they're so easy you could make several in one afternoon

and just think, you'll have a ton of gifts already made, ready for the giving, at a moments notice

More Fabric Peonies

I am hooked on making these. I made this one for Fall and am totally in love with! I added a different material and just love the look it gives. I also adore the "burnt" edges, gives it more dimension I think.

I have a few more colors to make and I can't wait!

I am currently working on a tutorial and trying to make it a simple as possible. It's loaded with pics and I'm trying not to make it too wordy.

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Fabric Peony

I am on a fabric kick as of late. I created another type of flower that I don't think anyone else has made. At least, I haven't seen any online... They really are super simple!

{I am currently putting together a tutorial and will post here when it's done}

"Aren't I beautiful!" says the fabric peony.

I can be worn as a brooch or pinned to a headband, shoes, purse, dog, husband, you get the idea.

And for the rustic chic look, how cute am I on burlap! I love this, I'm dressed down but can still be worn with anything! Like when you're slinging horse poo. It's essential to be cute when slinging horse poo!

I have many layers! NOT like an onion, however, thankyouverymuch! Some are hidden from this view but I have 9 total.

I (spoken by human) just love it! 

I am now going to make many more of these in several different colors. I'm thinkin Fall baby!

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The Real Tutorial :: Fabric Rosette Headband

Sorry about the extra long Manana. The days just got away from me. Seems to be a pretty constant thing this past month. We have had such a busy summer. Our September will be even busier. We have plans every weekend that month plus we start school after Labor Day. Oh, and we're driving 12hrs to visit my in-laws. {I'm super excited about that trip}.

But you aren't here to listen to me talk about how busy I am. You're here for a {belated} tutorial. (which is very pic heavy)

So, on with the show.

You will need fabric, 2 felt circles-per rosette (which you can cut out of a sheet of felt), hot glue, headband, and an embellishment for the center of your flower.

When purchasing my fabric, I usually get 1/4 yard. I then cut it in about 1" strips (tear if you want the frayed look). Do not measure, just eyeball it.

Starting with one strip, tie a knot in the end. This will be the center of your rosette. Then glue that to your fabric circle. 

Cut your felt circle to the size you want your rosette to be.

You will then start to twist and wrap around, gluing the fabric to the felt every so often.

You can wrap loosely or tight, which ever look you like best. I prefer loose for the frayed rosette.

Once you are to the edge of your felt you will tuck the last bit of fabric underneath, gluing in place.

So pretty! Now you can add an embellishment to glam it up a bit, or leave it for a nice simple look.

Once you have finished blingin' out your rosette, you can glue it to the headband.

Nice and secure. Now you will glue your second felt circle to the back of the rosette to help secure it and keep it attached.

Do this for however many rosettes you wish to make. They are quite addictive so I recommend you have plenty of felt and fabric on hand. Fair warning.

Pretty Fabric Rosettes::No Sew

I have been wanting to make these little cuties for some time now, but have been to lazy busy to try. The needle and thread thing, not something I dive right into. I'm in the process of teaching myself to sew, but I get really scared thinking about needles and thread just didn't feel like getting the needle and thread out to try was so busy. Then Amanda showed me a SUPER smart way to do them. Not so sure why I didn't think of it myself. I guess I just needed some inspiration on this one. {Thanks Amanda!}

She shows a great tutorial on how she made hers. It's super easy to do, just take a strip of fabric {the length depends on how big you want your rosette} and twist, wrap, glue. You're done! I love the way they turned out, and as she said, you just want to make so many more! I made a ton! I am adding them to everything, in all different colors of fabric. They really spruce up plain-jane items. {I didn't actually put these on my sweater, I just set them there for a photo-op}

I added some to my daughters plain t-shirts, they are just too cute. All I did for that was cut some iron-adhesive, put it on the back of the flowers, and ironed away. Hopefully they'll stay. We'll see...
I haven't taken a photo of those yet, so for now, enjoy me. Again.

What have you done with fabric lately? Have you done a no-sew project? Please share! I love to see your creations.

Drum Roll Please!!!

The winner. Of the super sweet giveaway, is........

Alicia of Making Time for Mommy!!! Just email me your addy and I'll get all these awesome goodies out the door and on the way to you.

{If you blogged about this contest and did not let me know here, you were not added to the list for a chance to win. Just be sure to let me know next time and you'll be entered!}

On a second note. We met our goal!!!! We have reached 150 in Earring sales in just 2 short weeks! Can you believe it?! It has been an awesome time with parties and making new friends.

That being mentioned, it's easy to see why I have not been here visiting with you fine folks. But we are over that hump so I fully intend to jump-head first into my pile of craftiness and get some things done to share with you all.

I never announced it, but there was a poll up in the top left column as to whether you all wanted tutorials with posts or not. Out of 8 votes, only 1 didn't want tutorials. I'd like to place it up there again so I can hear from you all. So let me know...

Tutorials on crafty posts? Or not? {poll in the upper left column}

V-Day Project : : Tutorial

Since being snowed in with over 26" of snow the last day and a half (and it's still coming down), I have had some time to play with a few items I had laying around. This entire project was completed this morning and I spent only $ 2.26 (not including tax)

Start by gathering your materials. You will need:

Wood block (Michael's $.54)
Styrofoam heart (Michael's $.59)
Dowel Rod (Walmart $.34)
Bird (A.C. Moore Christmas clearance $.79)
Paint (on hand)
12x12 Patterned paper (on hand)
Mod Podge (or similar item-on hand)
Paint brush (on hand)
Glue (on hand)
Ribbon (on hand)
Metal Key Embellishment (if you choose)

Start painting your block which ever color you chose. I used Heirloom White. Then tear your paper in .5" strips. I did not measure this, I just looked to make sure it was as thin as I wanted it.
Use the mod podge (I have a love-hate relationship with this stuff) or whatever medium you choose, and start gluing the paper pieces to your heart. Like this:

Soon you will have a completely covered paper heart.

Next step is to grab your (or your honeys) drill with a drill bit large enough to fit your dowel rod. Center the hole on your wood block, unless of course, you don't want it centered. Be sure not to drill straight through as it will make it difficult to hold your dowel rod in place.

Once the hole has been drilled drop some glue into it and put the dowel rod in. I used Scotch Quick-Dry adhesive. I am In LOVE with this glue-it's holds anything, even metal!

Once that is complete, take the drill and just push it through the Styrofoam heart to make the hole, no need to drill it in. Again, add some glue and slide the heart onto the dowel rod. Let dry.

You now have a simple heart on a stick, we need to make it a little more festive. Tie some ribbon at the base of the heart and glue your cute little bird to the wood block. (At this point you can choose to add a key, I thought it looked pretty cute with the bird holding it in his beak. Just use hot glue when attaching it).


Once he is glued on there stand back, and enjoy.


You have created a fun little Valentine's Day decor.