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House Sachets

April 12, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 22 Comments

I have a love of little houses. I made up this little house sachet (filled it with lavender and stuffing) to hang in my wardrobe. If you are looking for a fun project to use your treasured scraps, you can’t go past this sweet Fabric House Ornament project by Retro Mama.  They were designed to be Christmas ornaments, but by using pretty colours, they look good year round!

I think this will be the first of many!

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  1. Thimbleanna says

    April 12, 2012 at 5:30 am

    That’s super cute Lisa — I love the pretty colors!

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  2. Christy says

    April 12, 2012 at 5:47 am

    Super cute and pretty!

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  3. KaHolly says

    April 12, 2012 at 5:50 am

    Just precious!! You are so creative!!

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  4. em's scrapbag says

    April 12, 2012 at 6:01 am

    I love these little houses. I made them last year. I also love lavender. Your idea of mixing the to is fabulous. Thanks for sharing.

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  5. pocieszna says

    April 12, 2012 at 6:07 am

    so nice
    i’m sure it smels nice in your wardrobe

    yes – i’m sure too it’s only the first

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  6. Nethmi says

    April 12, 2012 at 6:47 am

    annaaa… CUTE!!!

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  7. Linda says

    April 12, 2012 at 6:48 am

    Lisa I love this, wish I had more hours in the day so I could make some of this gorgeous stuff you keep on making.
    Xx

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  8. Happy in red says

    April 12, 2012 at 7:17 am

    Very cute, I would have no patience for this 😉
    Esther.

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  9. Lorrie says

    April 12, 2012 at 7:21 am

    Very cute! I love house-themed things.

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  10. ~ko says

    April 12, 2012 at 7:22 am

    This is a perfect Spring pick-me-up! I have not seen something this cute in ages! And what a cute way to eat up some scraps 🙂

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  11. Il nastro a pois says

    April 12, 2012 at 12:08 pm

    Briliant idea! Cute and cute and cute!

    Barbara and Analia

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  12. Rosa says

    April 12, 2012 at 2:31 pm

    It`s very nice with lovely fabrics!

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  13. pasqueflower says

    April 12, 2012 at 5:05 pm

    Adorable!

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  14. Terriaw says

    April 12, 2012 at 6:48 pm

    so charming! I love having little things like this decorating random places throughout the house. That pompom fringe for the roofline is so darn adorable!

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  15. safety film for windows says

    April 13, 2012 at 8:17 am

    Such a creative design. That would be a nice decoration for curtains and fridge or bedroom

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  16. Miaou says

    April 14, 2012 at 10:55 am

    That is gorgeous! What pretty fabrics. I have made some of those houses from the blog tutorial you mention, they are so addictive!!

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  17. Talin's Corner says

    April 14, 2012 at 4:19 pm

    Your house sachet is so pretty. Love the bird.

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  18. Darlene says

    April 15, 2012 at 12:32 pm

    Oh this post is soooo flipping cute; I love your blog. thank you!

    Reply
  19. Nanette Merrill says

    April 17, 2012 at 7:28 am

    Perfect gift idea. I love it. And you can really fill them with anything. I am thinking dried mint.

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  20. Fiona @ Dragonfly-Crafts says

    May 10, 2012 at 2:52 am

    Awww too cute 🙂

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  21. Ann says

    April 15, 2014 at 7:43 am

    So sweet – no wonder you want to make more. Perfect little gifts too.

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    • A Spoonful of Sugar says

      April 15, 2014 at 7:52 am

      Thanks Ann – Great project to use up your treasured scraps. I have one hanging new my computer and it puts a smile on my face.

      Reply

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