Jello Mold Pincushion

Hi Friends!

I'm in the mood for quick and easy craft today.

How about you?

This piece of vintage fabric was  given to me-

It was an old sheet to be used as a drop cloth when painting-

Oh no too nice for that!

Thanks Mom!

I had a bunch of Jello Molds just waiting to go to

the Flea Market......and that will not be for a long time now.

So let's make something-

You will also need some embroidery thread,

 a heavy duty needle,

2 buttons

 and a small bit of poly-stuffing

I used a 4'' circle cut from thin cardboard for my pattern.

A bowl or plate works well.

Cut 2 circles, pin right sides together.

I mark my cloth with pencil and cut the fabric 1/4 outside my line.

This way I can follow the pencil line and have a perfectly round circle

each time.

Stitch on the pencil line and leave a small opening.

Cut notches on the curves.

Turn right sides out.

Stuff, stuff and then stuff more!

You will want your pincushion firm and then stitch closed.

Cut a piece of embroidery floss approximately 42'' long and thread a heavy duty needle.

Tie a good strong knot, come through the center of one side to the other.

Back to where you came up in front, pull tight.

Now straight across the other side and  under to the front.

Continue side to center and back to center.

Looks like segments of an orange-

Your stitching is complete.


 Tie a knot to keep your stitches tight but do not cut your thread yet-


Now we can add

 the buttons





Add a button and stitch through to the other side.

Add your second button.

Tie a good strong knot and cut your leftover floss.

Your finished pincushion!

Here's a side view!

These cushions are just as cute without the tin.

Pick which side you want to be seen-

Lay flat and give it a good pinch

and put inside the Jello Mold,

Just until the stitch line is hidden.

Since they are just pinched and put in place- they can be flipped over

to the other side or removed from the tin.

That was fun!

Let me know in the comments if you make these

chubby flower petal pincushions.

xo Lisa S

Using Old Silverware to Make Wind Chimes

Hi Friends,

How are you doing ? Are you still in quarantine?

I haven't felt very creative lately, so I 'm just going through my

craft supplies today-

I had a couple of bags of silverware that were

left over from other projects.

These pieces were well worn and tarnished.

I would not be able to use these for the jewelry and key chains that I make.

Some were cut and most were already flattened with

a rubber mallet.

I was able to put together several sets.

I planned to use a fork for the hanger and 4 spoons for the chimes.

The fork tines or prongs were bent with pliers.

I alternated the tines, 1 forward then 1 backwards.

I drilled a hole at the top of the spoon.

My husband helped with this one so I could take a picture.

I used 1/4 LB. fishing line.

Most of my chimes were hung with

an 18'' piece of line in half and tied with a knot.

The wind chime below has different length of fishing line and I added


glass beads.


The spoons were hung from a tea ball.

They are easy to make.

It kept me busy for the day!

They sound so pretty-

I am planning to give one to my neighbor and one for my Mom

for Mother's Day.

We are still on lock down here!

So I am trying my best to use only what I have on hand.



You can hear their relaxing sound below,

If you like this project using silverware,

you may also like these.


Up-cycled tray with silverware handles

Pumpkins

Thank you so much for visiting!

I'm in need of some company, how about you?

Stay well,

xo Lisa S

Another Stenciled Flannel Shirt and a Bleached Shirt

Hi Friends,

I hope you have been well ....and doing all the little projects around

the house that you never have time for....

We have cleaned, fixed or painted the things we have put off long enough.

I've been working in the backyard

 getting my seeds in the veggie garden.

The weather has been cool and overcast.

Perfect flannel shirt weather!

My stenciled flannel shirts were so popular I thought I would make more.


Stenciled Flannel:

I used this shirt,

and this stencil.

Measure and center the stencil, tape in place.

I used white acrylic craft paint and a stencil brush.

Use very little paint, keep a paper towel near so

you can check and make sure your brush is dry loaded.

 After the paint is dry, cover with a thin cloth and set the

paint using a hot iron.

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Stenciled T-Skirt :

I had a tank top with a small mark on the front so I decided to cover the stain

with a stencil.

  

I used this stencil and Navy blue acrylic paint.

I taped off the part that I did not want to use.

I used a recycled lid for  a paint pallet.

It is a good idea to but a piece of cardboard in side the shirt,

just in case the paint soaks through.

After paint is dry, cover with a thin cloth and set with a hot iron.

Bleached Flannel Shirt :

I forgot to take a before picture.

I found the shirt at the Goodwill a while ago- I liked the pearl snaps.

Bleaching a flannel shirt is the easiest of all.

I place a plastic basin or deep glass bowl into a sink.

Add water and bleach to basin- 2 CUPS WATER to 1 CUP BLEACH .

Please work in a well ventilated area!

I wanted to bleach the collar and shoulders.

I draped the shirt so that the collar is in the water

and the rest of the shirt is dry.

Sometimes the dye is removed quickly or may take up to an hour.

 Watch carefully and remove when you are pleased with the color.

Dump the bleach down the drain and rinse out basin.

REFILL the basin with cool water and add 1 cup vinegar to neutralize the bleach.

Rinse thoroughly and wash 

separately to remove the bleach.

Hang to dry.

I added an applique lace flower to the front.

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Thanks for visiting!

xo Lisa S