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Leafy Tree Centerpiece

October 8, 2020 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

Leafy Tree Centerpiece

I am always trying new materials to die cut. Today, I tried die cutting leaves from my camellia tree for a leafy tree centerpiece. I used them to spell out the message “GROW.” I clipped them onto a branch with tiny clothespins. The last element is a favorite wine bottle that has a label featuring […]

Filed Under: Crafts Tagged With: centerpiece, Crafter's Companion Die Cutting, Die cut, fall family fun, leaves, Stefanie Girard

DIY Leather Projects: Leather Cuff and Zipper Necklace

September 19, 2020 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

DIY Leather Projects Leather Cuff and Zipper Necklace

Recycled leather is so fun to work with. It has a classy look and is durable, which makes it an ideal material for jewelry making. It’s easy to create a modern open work and decorative edged cuff out of recycled leather along with a darling heart necklace with a bit of zipper with just a […]

Filed Under: Jewelry Tagged With: Crafter's Companion Die Cutting, Die cut, DIY, DIY jewelry, jewelry crafts, Recycled Crafts, Stefanie Girard

DIY Teacup Crafts: Handmade Gifts for Friends

September 1, 2020 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

DIY Teacup Crafts Handmade Gifts for Friends

A vintage tea cup filled with tea and topped with a custom sewn fabric coaster makes one of the greatest gifts you can give to a sweet friend. After all, is there anything more beautifully whimsical than a one-of-a-kind tea cup at the thrift store? You can often find really pretty ones that have lost […]

Filed Under: Recipes and Crafts Tagged With: Crafter's Companion Die Cutting, Die cut, DIY Gift Ideas, fabric, homemade gift ideas, sewing, Stefanie Girard

Leafy Tree Centerpiece

October 8, 2019 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

Leafy Tree Centerpiece

I am always trying new materials to die cut. Today, I tried die cutting leaves from my camellia tree for a leafy tree centerpiece. I used them to spell out the message “GROW.” I clipped them onto a branch with tiny clothespins. The last element is a favorite wine bottle that has a label featuring […]

Filed Under: Crafts Tagged With: centerpiece, Crafter's Companion Die Cutting, Die cut, fall family fun, leaves, Stefanie Girard

DIY Leather Projects: Leather Cuff and Zipper Necklace

September 16, 2019 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

DIY Leather Projects Leather Cuff and Zipper Necklace

Recycled leather is so fun to work with. It has a classy look and is durable, which makes it an ideal material for jewelry making. It’s easy to create a modern open work and decorative edged cuff out of recycled leather along with a darling heart necklace with a bit of zipper with just a […]

Filed Under: Jewelry Tagged With: Crafter's Companion Die Cutting, Die cut, DIY jewelry, jewelry crafts, recycled leather, Stefanie Girard

DIY Teacup Crafts: Handmade Gifts for Friends

September 10, 2019 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

DIY Teacup Crafts Handmade Gifts for Friends

A vintage tea cup filled with tea and topped with a custom sewn fabric coaster makes one of the greatest gifts you can give to a sweet friend. After all, is there anything more beautifully whimsical than a one-of-a-kind tea cup at the thrift store? You can often find really pretty ones that have lost […]

Filed Under: Recipes and Crafts Tagged With: Crafter's Companion Die Cutting, Die cut, fabric, homemade gift ideas, sewing, Stefanie Girard

Leafy Tree Centerpiece

October 10, 2017 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

Leafy Tree Centerpiece

I am always trying new materials to die cut. Today I tried die cutting leaves from my camellia tree for a leafy tree centerpiece. I used them to spell out the message “GROW.” I clipped them onto a branch with tiny clothes pins. The last element is a favorite wine bottle that has a label […]

Filed Under: Crafts Tagged With: centerpiece, Crafter's Companion Die Cutting, Die cut, leaves, Stefanie Girard

DIY Teacup Crafts: Handmade Gifts for Friends

September 26, 2017 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

DIY Teacup Crafts Handmade Gifts for Friends

A vintage tea cup filled with tea and topped with a custom sewn fabric coaster makes a great gift for a sweet friend. I love to buy lonely tea cups at the thrift store. You can often find really pretty ones that have lost their saucer that would make great DIY teacup crafts. Same goes […]

Filed Under: Recipes and Crafts Tagged With: Crafter's Companion Die Cutting, Die cut, fabric, homemade gift ideas, sewing, Stefanie Girard

DIY Leather Projects: Leather Cuff and Zipper Necklace

September 12, 2017 by Stefanie Girard Leave a Comment

DIY Leather Projects Leather Cuff and Zipper Necklace

Recycled leather is so fun to work with. It has a classy look and is durable, which makes it an ideal material for jewelry making. It’s easy to create a modern open work and decorative edged cuff out of recycled leather along with a darling heart necklace with a bit of zipper with just a […]

Filed Under: Jewelry Tagged With: Crafter's Companion Die Cutting, Die cut, DIY jewelry, jewelry crafts, recycled leather, Stefanie Girard

Lace Butterfly Embellished Vase for Mom

May 9, 2017 by Stefanie Girard 1 Comment

I have a stash of plain clear glass vases that I think are one of my favorite surfaces to embellish with different elements as I change my decor. And one of my favorite elements are die cuts. It’s always fun to try new materials with new dies and today’s material is a recycled lace curtain. […]

Filed Under: Mother's Day Tagged With: butterfly crafts, Crafter's Companion Die Cutting, lace, Recycled Crafts, Stefanie Girard, vase

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Great Craft Ideas

I’m always changing up my art and color palette. After Valentine’s Day when things are all red and pink around the house and then St. Patrick’s Day when everything is green, I’m ready for some blues. This word art is easy to make using scrap pieces of thin wood, a variety of paint colors and […]

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