Crafty Cardmaking

My friend's birthday is on Christmas, so I always make sure to asknowledge it as her birthday.  I made her this card and gave it to her, and I think she liked it.  I thought it was cute!  Again, I took an idea from Pinterest and put my own spin on it.

Materials Used

Cricut Maker (any cutting machine will do, including the Explore series and the Joy)

Solid white cardstock

Solid black cardstock

Patterned paper from my stash

An A2 folding card and envelope

a bone folder

Mini Xyron (I already had it, but I needed refills)

Bearly Art Precision glue

Measuring tape

If you make cards, I'd love to see your creations!

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Handmade Inspiration

 

Over the weekend, I made a card I've been wanting to try for a while.  It's a design created by Nick Lupu-Karayanis (aka The Bearded Housewife).   I changed the igloo by giving it a black outline instead of a white outline because I thought the white outline was too much white, and it didn't stand out.  I added clear stickles (like snowflakes).

Materials Used:

Cricut Maker (but any cutting machine would work)

Die Cuts with a View 12x12 Double Sided Cardstock Stack

Recollections Essentials 12x12 Cardstock Paper

Aileen's Tacky Glue

Easy Runner Permanent Strips Tape Runner

Reverse Craft Tweezers

Stickles Glitter Glue

Please visit Happiness is Homemade and Inspire Me Monday for a variety of handmade projects.  Have a great week!

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Handmade Handbag

 

I've been contemplating making myself a purse since I saw this cute fabric.  I did not have a pattern.  I decided what size bag I wanted and cut 2 of the main fabric, 2 of the lining fabric, and two interfacing that I ironed on the lining fabric, and 2 top trim pieces. I cut fabric for the D-ring loops, straps, and pockets as well.

It has 2 inside pockets and 2 outside pockets, one with a zipper.  The zipper really worried me.  I had tried to make a couple of zipper pencil pouches, and only one of them turned out well.  But I'm pretty pleased with how these turned out! You can't see the main zipper because it is hidden by the trim.

The strap is connected with two longish straps (like a crossbody) connected to D rings which are attached to the bag with loops.

I couldn't have made this wihout help from two Youtubers! Smarmyclothes and A Fate so Twisted.

But even with their help, it wasn't easy.  I made good use of my seam ripper while working on this bag, and I already know what I will do differently on my next one.  It was fun making this bag, and I especially love that I saved money because making one is certainly cheaper than buying one.

If I can do it, you can do it!

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And have a great weekend!