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« on: December 27, 2007, 09:33:43 AM » |
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Let's use this thread to compile ideas for making gifts for next year, or for birthdays, etc. As you see an idea, or try something out, add it to this thread so that we all have a master list to come back to.  |
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Jen
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« Reply #1 on: January 01, 2008, 04:47:59 PM » |
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Here's one - handmade and/or personalized/embellished pillowcases. You could get creative with fabric, embroidery, applique, quilting...
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« Reply #2 on: January 02, 2008, 12:05:01 PM » |
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Photo ornaments. You print two copies of a favorite photo in color, cut them in 3 inch or 5 inch circles (depending on the size of your clear glass ball ornament), glue one photo to each side of a piece of lightweight acetate that is also cut in the same 3 in. or 5 in. circle, wrap it around an orangestick or similar object, and insert it into the ornament. The acetate will make the pictures un-roll and fit into the glass ball. You can also embellish the glass ball ornament, too. I purchased all of the supplies to do this, so when I finally get around to it I'll post a picture of the completed project. It was a Carol Duvall project from a long time ago.
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« Reply #4 on: January 03, 2008, 01:22:22 PM » |
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Photo bookmarks - http://crafts.kaboose.com/mini-photo-bookmarks.htmlYou could make your own vertical collages to print out and turn into bookmarks. Laminate them for durability (teacher supply stores like Lakeshore Learning often have laminators in them). |
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« Reply #5 on: February 03, 2008, 05:40:18 PM » |
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Any new inspirations to add to this list yet?
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« Reply #6 on: February 22, 2008, 02:04:14 PM » |
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Rag Quilts are easy and a great gift for anyone, you don't have to be an expert sewer to to make one either. Here is one I did recently.  |
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« Reply #7 on: February 23, 2008, 09:38:18 AM » |
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That quilt looks terrific - great job!  |
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« Reply #8 on: February 26, 2008, 09:56:26 PM » |
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Wow, your quilt is so totally cute! That's one craft I still hope to learn.
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« Reply #9 on: February 27, 2008, 04:09:10 AM » |
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If you can sew a straight line you can make a rag quilt, they are really super easy.
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« Reply #10 on: March 10, 2008, 12:35:56 PM » |
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That quilt looks awesome!
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« Reply #11 on: March 27, 2008, 04:07:21 PM » |
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I made a small rug out of a torn up skirt and top. I cut the strips and then sewed them in a bunch of rows. I also made a braided rug, which was harder and took a few days. I have a picture of it here, http://circlebackstudio.wetpaint.com/page/Leah+Oviedo |
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« Reply #12 on: March 27, 2008, 04:19:49 PM » |
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How about Reusable Grocery Bags.
I have sewn a few out of Tshirts and you could make it with a pocket to fold up in. The T shirts are good because they don't fray, so you don't have to spend extra time hemming!
I see people using their own bags everywhere these days.
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« Reply #13 on: July 03, 2008, 12:03:57 PM » |
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Knitty.com has a great mesh bag pattern called "Kitchen Sink". I've used the smaller version of the pattern, increasing the pattern from 12 repeats to 18 for depth, and it makes a great shopping bag. Now just to make more of them ;-)
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« Reply #14 on: July 16, 2008, 08:44:01 AM » |
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Shopping bags is a great idea! There are all kinds of ways to be creative with that idea, too. |
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