Apron

I used an old coverlet bedspread that had tiny ribbing in it. It was perfect to make an apron out of to recycle it. I also used some scraps of fabric for the band on the front and also the straps/tie.



I used this template but if I make another, I would change the 7-1/2" at the top to maybe 6" or so. 7-1/2' was too big and it bunches up a little.


Cut out two pieces from the template along a folded edge of fabric. Then sew on the decorative (plaid fabric, edged tucked under) strip to one side. Then, place both fabrics right side together and sew all the way around. I left small spots at the top and sides for the strap to feed through (4 total). I also left a hole at the bottom to turn it right side out

After turning it right side out, sew all around the edge and be sure to leave 4 holes for the strap. Then leave room for the strap to be fished through and sew a line from the top, around the curve and down to the side. This is the channel the strap will sit when the strap is fished through. Clear as mud???

For the strap, I cut 3 inch strips out of the plaid fabric and sewed them together end to end. I then ironed the strip by folding the outside edges to the center and then folded it in half and sewed along the both edges to complete. Hook a safety pin to one end and fish it through the channel we left.

All done!!! the strap is adjustable by moving it through the apron ;)

Bottle cap magnets

Supplies:
I bought the bottle caps at Hobby Lobby in the scrapbooking department, or you can use your own used ones from ACTUAL bottles (I just didn't have any)
I use a 1 inch circle cutter also from the scrapbook dept
small pictures from the printer or scrapbook paper or whatever you want! (I printed thumbnail size pics on the printer)
Mod Podge

Don't be shy with the mod podge. As you can see, my daughter applied tons below and on top of picture. Let dry.


I hot glued a strong magnet on the back. The magnet was also from Hobby Lobby and it's strength was a "6". It's pretty darn strong (all the bottle caps kept gathering together on my newspaper if I let them get too close, lol) I'm not sure if hot glue is the perfect idea yet, but so far only one has come of the back and I had to re-glue it (maybe because some kiddos were playing with it???) Who knows???

Reindeer soaps!

DIY picture canvas

You'll need:
a canvas (I used an 8x10 for the 8x10 photo that I had printed at the local photo place) ,
Mod Podge in satin sheen,
sponge paint brush,
scrapbook paper,
black paint,
kitchen sponge

Apply Mod Podge all over canvas and the sides with even strokes. Let it dry (about 30 minutes or so)

Apply Mod Podge to the sides, one at a time and apply scrapbook paper and smooth them down with finger or a towel/rag.
Then do the same with the picture. Be careful not to get the glue on top of the picture (use a towel to smooth it down too). Let it dry again.
After it's dry, apply the Mod Podge all over the sides and top of picture using smooth strokes that are neat. The glue with be white or cloudy, that's okay, it will dry clear :)


Apply the black paint to the edges to blend the scrapbook paper to the picture. I used a kitchen sponge with a blob of paint on a paper plate. Dab it in the paint and then on a clean surface BEFORE you apply to edges. It doesn't have to be perfect as you can see in my pictures, I went onto the picture a little for a cool effect :)





Mod Podge Away!!! & have fun!!!