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How to Make a Wristlet Keychain In 10 Minutes

May 24, 2022 By The Crafty Author Leave a Comment

Quick and Easy Wristlet Keychain

 

In this tutorial I teach you how to make a fun and easy wristlet keychain in 10 minutes.

Materials I used to make this wristlet keychain are as follows:

1 Roll- Faux Ribbon

1- Key Fob Hardware / Bag Strap Ends with Split Rings

1- Mouse Head Split Ring

Rotary Cutter

Sewing Machine

Thread

Snips

Professional Die Press and Dies

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Instructions:

Cut 1- 2″ piece of Faux Ribbon or Leather

Fold in half and then fold each side toward the center fold line.

Sew a straight line on each of your folds.

Trim threads

fold 1″ X 12″ in half with folded sides facing each other.  This will make your wristlet.

Take your key fob hardware and attach.

You should have a cool looking key fob!

 

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Quilted Tote Bag with Boxed Corners

May 13, 2022 By The Crafty Author Leave a Comment

Other bags I have made using this same method and materials.   I plan to make much more!  

  • 2- 12” X 16” Cotton Fabric (Main)
  • 1- 29” X 16” Lining Fabric
  • 1- 29” X 16” Pellon Fusible Foam (1 Sided)
  • 2- 1.5” X 37” Webbing/Belting for Straps
  • 2- 1” X 16” Pieces to cover raw edges on webbing
  • 1- Magnetic Snap Set

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Rag Quilts for My Grandsons

May 13, 2022 By The Crafty Author Leave a Comment

I made these rag quilts for my grandsons for Christmas. I am really happy with the way they turned out. I still need to finish the quilt for my youngest grandson but now that it is Summer, I think I’ll have to wait until Fall. These particular rag quilts are very heavy and warm. They are 100% flannel and Minky with batting in the middle. I personalized the quilts with their names and then with a message from me. I used my embroidery machine to personalize the quilts.

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Easy Quilted Tote Bag Tutorial: Star Wars Grogu Fabric

May 13, 2022 By The Crafty Author Leave a Comment

In this tutorial I teach you how to make a cool tote bag using Kamsnaps, Belting/Webbing, batting and Star Wars fabric. May the 4th Be With You! This bag was so much fun to make and I now use it to hold my planner, pens and stickers. It’s absolutely perfect!

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Unboxing New Bernette B64 Airthread Serger by Bernina

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Hand Sanitizer Holder for Purse or Backpack

May 13, 2022 By The Crafty Author Leave a Comment

I absolutely love making these hand sanitizer holders. They are so easy and fun to make. They make a great gift too! I don’t go anywhere without mine. It clips right on to my purse. Keep your hands clean and look cute doing it.

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Large Ironing Board Cover

May 13, 2022 By The Crafty Author Leave a Comment

In this tutorial, I teach you how to make and re-cover a custom ironing board. I absolutely love my customized ironing board that my husband and I made.

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LIVE Let’s Make A Zippered Pouch

May 13, 2022 By The Crafty Author Leave a Comment

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