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Some Great Tutorials

July 1, 2008 By Spoonful of Sugar - 41 Comments

Thank you to everyone for their get well wishes – I am pleased to say that the whole family is now fighting fit once again! School holidays start this weekend so we are pleased to be over our flu/colds.

I had a trip to Ikea this morning and stocked up on a storage unit and some bits and pieces for our new Sewing Studio. Hopefully I will get it all sorted out over the weekend and will be able to share some pics with you next week. I am looking forward to having my sewing supplies all in the one room and not having to shift everything whenever the room is needed as a guest room.

I am constantly inspired by all the great tutorials out there in blog land. I tried my hand at a few this week.

I made Creative Little Daisy’s Keychain

And greetingarts Sticky notes Books. 

I have bookmarked a few others for Sarah and I to do over the school holiday period.

Grace Violets Decoupage Notebook 

Day to Day’s  Soap making

I have also been busy making some PJ’s for Sarah. I made this pair out of Prints Charming fabric that I bought at Hot Possum. It is lovely fabric to work with – very soft!

I have nearly completed a pair of winter flannel PJ’s for Sarah that I will show next time.

Posted by Lisa 

Filed Under: Crafts, Sewing

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  1. Shirley says

    July 2, 2008 at 5:48 am

    Glad you are all feeling better. Thanks for the great links and the PJs are absolutely gorgeous!

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  2. melissa s. says

    July 1, 2008 at 11:09 pm

    i’m glad you’re feeling better. i LOVE those pjs!

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  3. Fiona @ Dragonfly-Crafts says

    July 2, 2008 at 2:47 pm

    Glad to hear you are all on the road to recovery especially with those holidays coming. Love all your tutorials. I should whip some of those key rings up to go with my handbag organisers. Matching things always look better.

    Reply
  4. CurlyPops says

    July 2, 2008 at 12:03 am

    Wow, even with all of that cold and flu in that house, you still managed to be crafty. Gorgeous PJ’s

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  5. Erin says

    July 2, 2008 at 4:37 pm

    Lisa! You Rock! I love all the little items that you showed. Loved the note book…will have to investigate more fully.

    Also – Sara is a lucky girl to be getting those pajamas and the heart softie!

    Thanks for the comment on my Enchiladas. Oh My Gosh…they are so good! 🙂

    Reply
  6. kristy says

    July 2, 2008 at 2:17 am

    Just love your pj’s – so pretty!

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  7. Tine says

    July 2, 2008 at 3:52 am

    Glad you are feeling better!! The PJs are adorable 🙂
    And…how did you do all that crafting while feeling bad?? Amazing!

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  8. Leanne says

    July 2, 2008 at 4:19 am

    Thanks for all the great links love the PJs

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  9. Things Hand Made says

    July 2, 2008 at 4:25 am

    I fancy doing that post it note case aswell but it on my list to do!

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  10. Michelle says

    July 2, 2008 at 4:35 am

    love the prince charming fabric.and the little heart is very sweet.

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  11. Ruth says

    July 2, 2008 at 5:00 am

    Yay that you are all better!

    Wow… you are sooo good at just getting things done! What a lot of project to complete… and they all look fantastic! I am constantly inspired by you 🙂

    Reply
  12. Leni & Rose says

    July 2, 2008 at 5:09 am

    Fabulous, as always!!

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  13. Anne Heidi says

    July 2, 2008 at 5:11 am

    Wow, you’ve stayed busy! I made a few of that key chain as well- a great tutorial!

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  14. Kellie says

    July 2, 2008 at 5:25 am

    I love the key ring! And the PJ’s are terrific! I also love Prints Charming. Hope you are feeling better!

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  15. Maree says

    July 2, 2008 at 6:24 am

    wow you have been so productive,all your projects look Great,love the jammies.
    cheers
    maree

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  16. Suzanne says

    July 2, 2008 at 6:56 am

    Nice to hear you are feeling better. I like all that crafty activity you have been up to and it will be good when you dont have to keep shifting things.

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  17. QuiltedSimple says

    July 2, 2008 at 7:36 am

    So glad you are feeling better. And you come up with the neatest crafts to do – I really need to try some of these – they are darling!
    Kris

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  18. LizzieJane says

    July 2, 2008 at 8:07 am

    I love the pj’s, what lovely fabric. If I had my way I would live in my pj’s all day long!

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  19. Tonya says

    July 2, 2008 at 8:53 am

    I love the pajamas, that fabric is awesome!!! Is it knit?

    I can’t wait to see the new sewing room!

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  20. periwinkle says

    July 2, 2008 at 9:56 am

    great tutorials, i saw the prints charming in green too – lovely pjs
    lisa x

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  21. Hoppo Bumpo says

    July 2, 2008 at 3:28 pm

    That sticky note book you’ve made is really pretty. I’m inspired to make one now.

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  22. Philigry says

    July 2, 2008 at 4:11 pm

    glad you are feeling better. those pj’s are so, so sweet!

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  23. Jenaveve says

    July 2, 2008 at 5:02 pm

    Ooh, love the Prints Charming fabric…

    Thanks for all the great tutorial links for a rainy day of which there might be a few coming up (yay). The colors you’ve chosen are superb; lots of bright and happy pinks!

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  24. Shannon says

    July 2, 2008 at 5:04 pm

    Glad everyone is in tip-top shape.

    Great projects! I, too, love to use tutorials. I am always grateful that they are out there because I am a compulsive do-it-yourselfer. Thanks for comin’ to see me!

    Reply
  25. Cassie says

    July 3, 2008 at 8:27 am

    WOW! Great projects! Love the sticky note books. They would make a lovely little gift or favor. Glad you are all feeling better.

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  26. jillytacy says

    July 2, 2008 at 5:42 pm

    It looks like you’ve been busy creating! I’m a collector of tutorials. I have a ton that I hope to try someday. So many great tutorials and yet so little time!

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  27. Jacquie says

    July 2, 2008 at 6:52 pm

    All great projects. You’re such a crafty gal!

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  28. ThePeachTree says

    July 2, 2008 at 7:20 pm

    Tutorials are the new big thing, eh! I really need to get cracking on some 🙂 Quite the inspiration you’ve left here!

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  29. frazzy dazzles says

    July 3, 2008 at 2:47 pm

    I love those pj’s. I am a huge fan of Prints Charming’s designs. They are some very talented ladies. They are close enough that I could travel down to their studio. I am just too scared in case the credit card melts! Jen

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  30. david santos says

    July 3, 2008 at 1:51 am

    Fabulous!!!

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  31. Jessica says

    July 3, 2008 at 5:08 am

    I’m you are feeling much better-the cold and flu always put a cramp in my crafting! You were certainly productive while you were under the weather.

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  32. Eva's House says

    July 3, 2008 at 6:11 am

    Sarah has to be happy with this lovely pijama! Thanks for the links!;)

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  33. Katherine says

    July 3, 2008 at 8:25 am

    Wow! You’ve been making great use of the tutorials – just look at the beautiful projects you’ve made.

    Glad to hear you’re feeling better.

    Reply
  34. Knitterella says

    July 3, 2008 at 11:34 am

    Darling pjs!

    Thanks for the links!

    Reply
  35. Karin says

    July 3, 2008 at 2:19 pm

    I love the PJ’s! I could use some new PJ’s myself, but I could never make anything that cute 😉

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  36. upstateLisa says

    July 3, 2008 at 5:25 pm

    love the fabric. We have stored our woolie pjs until it gets cold here and I am not wishing it any time soon!

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  37. cheryl cambras says

    July 3, 2008 at 5:40 pm

    hi! thanks so much for your lovely comment about my fabric. very cute jammies!

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  38. Paper Dolls for Boys says

    July 3, 2008 at 8:13 pm

    Glad you are all feeling better.

    You are such a prolific crafter – so impressive.

    Looking forward to seeing the sewing room photos!

    Reply
  39. Eva's House says

    July 3, 2008 at 10:39 pm

    Thank you for your sweet comment 😉
    He’s getting better!

    Reply
  40. Louise says

    July 4, 2008 at 9:15 pm

    Wow I would so love a proper crafting space with Ikea cupboards to put everything in. I love the pj’s – I really wish I had the time to make cute little matching ones for my girls.

    Reply
  41. val says

    July 13, 2008 at 11:12 am

    your work is beautiful! love the pjs….may need to try the sticky note pads …my daughter is crafty and I bet she’d love to make some of them.

    Reply

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