little trees made of scraps to hang on the Yule tree, made by Fauna and me.
we simply layered pieces, did “free-form” sewing on the canopy of the tree, then stitched on the trunk and branches.
“that’s all,”
lisa
Category Archives: homemade gifts
doings homemade gifts sewing homemade gifts sewing tutorialdiy stocking and lump of coal patterns
December 5, 2012 – 5:37 pm
Are there any naughties on your list this year that are deserving of a lump of coal or 2? Well, this happy stocking and lump of coal aren’t exactly the type for the naughty people in your life. The stocking and coal are quick and easy for the beginner or advanced sewer.
To make the stocking and coal you will need:
-red, white, and black felt (black fleece works well for the lump of coal or you can use black felt)
-red, white, and black thread
-pink embroidery floss
-pinking shears
-decorative ric rac or pom pom trimmings
-needle, scissors, and sewing machine (this can be handsewn too)
-template- Lump of coal and stocking patterns
::Trace the patterns and cut out the pieces, I used the pinking shears to cut out the stocking and tab to create a pretty decorative edge.
::Sew the black pupils to the eyes for both the stocking and the coal. Sew around the whites of the eyes to attach to the coal and stocking. Make a couple of backstitches to make little smiles on the stocking and coal.
::With right sides together, sew around the lump of coal, turn it, then stuff the coal with filling and handstitch the hole closed. Sew decorative trim across the top of the front of the stocking, then fold and sew the tab to the inside of the back piece of the stocking.
::Pin front and back pieces of the stocking together, starting at the top where the tab is, sew closely around the edge of the stocking. Now you are done and ready to hang for the naughties in you life!
This diy is for commercial use only. If you want to blog about this tutorial please feel free but please include credit and a link back to my site, do not copy and paste the entire diy on your site though. Thank you!
Love the stocking and coal but don’t want to make them? Visit HERE to buy.
“That’s all,”
Lisa
cinnamon spice doll ornament how to
November 13, 2011 – 6:42 pm
This spicy doll is hanging off our bookshelf so the morning sun’s rays hit her, warm her up, and put off a wonderfully smelling aroma. I used my favorite seasonal spices for her- cinnamon, cloves, and orange peel.
You need:
small cinnamon broom ($.99 from Trader Joes)
cloves
dried citrus peel
cinnamon stick
muslin (about 7″x9″)
twine
wool or yarn
little bit of stuffing or wool
Steps:
1. Place the cloves, peel, and a the wool stuffing in the center of the muslin.
2. Place muslin around the top of the broom and tie tightly to form the neck.
3. Tie the cinnamon stick by making an x form with the twine.
4. Cut 2 very small holes in the head and place a clove in each for the eyes.
5. Draw a simple smile.
6. Glue on the wool or yarn for the hair and tie twine to make pigtails.
Then hang your cinnamon spice girl in a sunny spot to spice up the room.
“That’s all,”
Lisa
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craftin’ outlaws and new designs
October 14, 2011 – 4:08 pm
I’ve been sewing like a crazy woman for the past week. I have a couple new designs and some old favorites:
elephants
inchworms
long-eared bats
fawns
piglets
I’ve been sewing to prepare for this fantastic show that my little ladies and I will be vending tomorrow (in Columbus, Ohio).
I will be closing my shop first thing in the morning to take all of my critters to Craftin’ Outlaws. If you’ve had your eye on a plush…..it may not make it back into the online shop on Sunday (5orangepotatoes.etsy.com).
I would LOVE to see you there if you’re a local! Happy weekend!
“That’s all,”
Lisa
homemade vegetable wash
October 4, 2011 – 9:04 am
Washing vegetables is more important than ever these days, even organic and local vegetables; here’s a vegetable wash to help kill those nasty germs on your nourishing food.
You need:
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 cup water
Put ingredients in a spray bottle and shake well to mix, spray vegetables, scrub, and rinse before eating.
All photos taken by Fauna.
“That’s all,”
Lisa
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