This is one of the coolest projects I've ever made - custom rubber stamps! I didn't think this was something I could do at home (except for maybe with hand engraving) but with a laser engraver you can make your own rubber stamps with any design you want! I'll show you how! I knew the xTool F1 could make some neat stuff, but this rubber stamp kit made me super excited! With a laser engraver, making a custom stamp is so easy! Imagine all the things you can make a custom rubber stamp for - address stamps, custom teacher stamps, logo ...Continue Reading
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xTool F1 Review – Laser engraver for craft fairs and small business
After trying the xTool M1, I was so excited to try another from the xTool laser line-up! xTool sent me their F1 portable laser engraver to try out - it's smaller than the M1 but can engrave on more things! In this xTool F1 review I will tell you about features of the F1 and show you this cool project I made with it - custom leather tags for hats, bags and clothing! Read my review of the xTool M1 5-in-1 Laser Cutter and Engraver. The xTool F1 is portable, which means you can bring it to craft fairs. It's also portable in that you can ...Continue Reading
Ugly Christmas Sweater Ornaments DIY
Decorate your own DIY ugly Christmas sweater ornaments! These ornaments are made from felt - make a batch and then decorate them as a family activity! You can even host an ugly sweater contest after decorating! You can use so many things to decorate these and make them truly ugly - try string, sequins, beads, puffy paint and more! These are a great craft for kids during the holiday season. You can make them as ugly or as cute as you want! Ugly Christmas sweater ornaments make a great gift, too! This can be a sewing project ...Continue Reading
How to Make a Cat Ornament
Learn how to make a cat ornament with just a little bit of felt and stuffing! These cute and easy ornaments are perfect for any cat lover! Add some Karma lyrics for the perfect Taylor Swift cat ornament to add T Swift charm to your tree! This cat ornament requires a little bit of sewing but you can use a glue gun if you want! This cat ornament tutorial includes a little bit of stuffing to give it a plush look. You can either sew by machine, by hand or choose the no-sew method and use a hot glue gun around the edges. It will look ...Continue Reading
Leather and Canvas Wall Hanging Tutorial (with no-sew option!)
This leather and canvas wall hanging tutorial is so easy and cute for the holidays! It uses canvas and leather scraps and is really simple to make! I have two versions of this canvas and leather project, one for the holidays and one for any day. You can use the tiniest pieces of leather for the letters, so it's a great scrap buster. I glued the letters on but sewed the edges of the canvas. You can choose to do this project entirely with a hot glue gun or fabric glue if you prefer not to sew. Canvas Wall Hanging ...Continue Reading
2023 Black Friday Sewing and Craft Deals
Black Friday is a great time to splurge on those bigger investment sewing and craft items - like machines and furniture! Here are the best deals from products I love. This post contains affiliate links. Create Room Sew Station Black Friday Deal The Sew Station is on sale with the biggest discount ever offered this week! (Discount is automatic with this link!) This table is made specifically for your sewing machine with a custom insert, electric lift, two worktables and storage! Read more about the Sew Station here. You can also save ...Continue Reading
DIY Christmas Gift Bows with Fabric
It's Christmas time! Let's make some special wrapping! I love fabric gift bows but hate that they don't last and always get thrown away. So these DIY Christmas gift bows are made of fabric and elastic so you can use them again and again! These fabric bows look just like traditional Christmas bows that are made of plastic ribbon. They are softer, cuter and way fun to make! Fabric gift bows will add a pop of color to your gifts! Materials for reusable Christmas Bows Reusable Christmas Gift Bows Sewing ...Continue Reading
DIY Hand Warmers
With winter coming I'm thinking of ways to keep warm! These DIY hand warmers are easy to make and you can use them again and again! Make your own hand warmers filled with rice. Pop them in the dryer before leaving your house and you'll have pocket hand warmers to keep your hands toasty! This is a much more eco-friendly and cost effective way to warm your hands than store-bought warmers! Reusable Hand Warmers Materials If you plan to heat these up in the microwave, it is very important that you use only microwavable materials ...Continue Reading
I Spy Bag Sewing Pattern
Sew an I spy bag! This DIY I spy bag is easy to sew and fun to play with! The bag is full of little trinkets and poly pellets making it a fun fidget toy or calming activity - see if you can find all the items on the list. Use a dry erase marker to mark them off, wipe it clean and play again! This post includes a full tutorial and I spy bag pattern plus information on items to fill it up with. I spy bags are great for busy bags and travel activities. Throw it in your purse for a quiet activity whenever you need it! Print off a ...Continue Reading
Totoro Costume DIY
My Neighbor Totoro is one of my all-time favorite movies! This Totoro costume DIY is super simple and adorable - it's made with soft materials and stuffing for a squishy Totoro feel! This costume is made using my cardboard Halloween costume base. I also used this template for the DIY Squishmallows Costumes and you could use it for so many more! Totoro is a Japanese forest spirit - it's a vague animal like creature that is magical, fluffy and cozy. He is a comforting creature so this forest spirit costume is cozy and soft like him! ...Continue Reading
DIY Key Fob Wristlet Keychain Sewing Pattern
Make your own DIY key fob to help you find your keys! These stylish wristlets can be made with any cute fabric and they are incredibly simple to make! This fabric key fob tutorial includes two variations - a plain key fob and a bow key fob. Use any fabrics you want to customize these for everyone you know. A wristlet keychain makes your keys easy to find and easy to hold. Just sling the key fob over your wrist to keep your keys handy! Key fob wristlets make great gifts for friends and coworkers or new drivers. These also make ...Continue Reading