Top Crafty Things To Try This Summer

Who doesn't want to try new crafty things? If you don't, move on over and let the crafty ladies be first in line! All you crafty ladies put a ring on this list! Each link goes to a tutorial .*some not needed you'll be directed to image.
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Listen, it's time to take a look and see the results!

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1. diy cake plate

2. create homemade stamps 

3. make a pin wheel

4. picture frame photo display, no tutorial necessary see image below

5. make a journal cover

Now some eye candy of those crafty items!

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Now this is only the beginning of my top crafty things to do this summer tutorial round-up! So be sure and drop in for some more crafty inspiration!! Have a crafty tutorial you want to share? Email me & lets get it on the list!   MsartistTheresaHuse (at) g (mail) dot (com)

What is the top crafty thing you want to try this summer?

Re- Purpose With Wool Sweaters

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Here’s a quick tutorial for a felted sweater stocking.This makes a 12″ long stocking, but you could increase or decrease the pattern to suit your needs. Print the template here.

1. First, you’ll need 100% wool sweaters, washed and dried.
2. I cut my sweaters into 1 1/2″ strips (the width of my yard stick). I used about 15 strips in all. I sewed them with a straight stitch right sides together until I had a somewhat rectangular striped piece.
3. I then cut the pattern front from this piece, adding 1/2″ around the outside for the seam allowance. I cut the back from a solid color (with a band at the top). Be sure to cut the front and back in mirror image. I then inserted a quick loop and sewed it all together.

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I am just dying to make some of these for around my house this holiday season!
This and the tutorial above is all thanks to Ellen Lucket Baker and here is what she had to say;
So get some wool sweaters, wash and dry them, cut 15 circles according to the template, string them together and hang them or add them to your miniature winter village. I’m hoping to make one of those this year, but we’ll see. You know, because everyone needs a miniature winter village, right? Template for the tree ornaments




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Who couldn't use a little decor pick me up? Could you see using a sweater with a seasonal color and some special buttons to dress up your holiday decor?

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What little one wouldn't love one of these cute little critters to hug at bedtime while waiting for Santa on Christmas Eve?






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And of course who doesn't need a two minute gift to make for the holidays? And with a how to get your sweater ready for any of these inspiring ideas that I am sure you are warming up to make! So don't throw out those old sweaters re purpose them & get new life out of them~
Have you used wool in any of your crafty projects? Have you tried to re purpose a sweater before? What was your favorite wool project? I sure would like to know~

Distressed Picture Frame Tutorial

Wouldn't you just love to give new life to a picture frame? I have a few sitting around and since my daughters wedding I could use all the frames I can get~ Here is a great tutorial for you to create a distressed picture frame thanks to Lara Berch. So if you are ready to give new life to your picture frame with a distressed look this is the perfect tutorial for you!
*All images in this post are credited to Lara Berch
You can use any combination of colors you think of or from paints you have on hand! Hope you find this tutorial useful~ Oh dear readers if you have time in the previous post I have a few questions so if you can help me out that would be great! Thanks for stopping in and your comments are always valued!!