Tag Archives: recycling

Cute Animal iPod Cozy Tutorial

Posted on November 8, 2012

I have been having so much fun making iPod cozies this past week.  It all started when I saw a photo of a monster iPod cozy as I was researching ideas for my children’s sewing classes (I already have 17 students … Continue reading →

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Monkeying Around

Posted on April 12, 2012

A customer recently asked me to make her a sweater friend that looked like a sock monkey.  Having never made a sock monkey or a sweater monkey before, I did a little experimenting and this was the result! I must … Continue reading →

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Something for Me!

Posted on January 22, 2012

I had a big job to do on Friday that I have been putting off for awhile.  In order to make it easier, I promised myself a reward at the end of the task.  I decided that once it was … Continue reading →

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A Handmade Holiday

Posted on December 28, 2011

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!  I have enjoyed a wonderful (snowy!) holiday with family and friends (and our celebrating isn’t done yet!)  One of my favourite things about Christmas is making handmade gifts.  And although I didn’t make quite … Continue reading →

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How to Make Your Own Eco-Friendly Envelopes

Posted on November 30, 2011

With Christmas on its way, and inspired by Joy to the Earth, I thought it might be a good time to share a tutorial for making earth-friendly envelopes. I have created my own envelopes out of old calendar pages since … Continue reading →

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