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Making Stuff: Shape Stretchies for Creative Movement

This is Carrie — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 18:00:04 +0000

Shape Stretchies were some of my favorite things to play with at my sister’s house growing up. She was a modern dance teacher and always fun ideas to promote creative movement for kids. She introduced my kids to the “stretchies” recently and they also fell in love.

That’s when I realized what a fun gift a set of “Stretchies” could be.

Bag: Made from an old pair of jeans

Stretchies: 4″ X 90″ swimsuit lycra sewn in a circle (measurements depend on fabirc stretchiness)

Activity Cards: to get the creative juices flowing–download HERE & HERE

Making Stuff: Ruffled T-shirt Scarf

This is Carrie — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 10:00:57 +0000

Soon, I’ll be teaching this t-shirt refashion at a church “Chistmas in July Craft Extravaganza”. Thanks to wonderful ruffle scarf inspiration all over the web, the always amazing ruffle tension trick (high tension, long stitch) and this rosette tutorial by Plumtickled, there was no need to reinvent the wheel.

Craft Camp Tutorial: Scrap Fabric Paper Dolls

This is Carrie — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 15:37:02 +0000

This kid’s craft project has been a staple in our house sine 2006. Head over to Skip to My Lou for all the details and my six free printable dolls.

And while you’re there check out the entire Craft Camp series – 30 days, 30 bloggers, 30 crafts. There’s already enough ideas to keep your kids creating all summer long.

Tutorial: Heirloom Handkerchief Bloomers

This is Carrie — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:23:23 +0000

(click on HERE to go to tutorial)

Originally featured on uCreate.

Tutorial: Floral Hankie Baby Bonnet

This is Carrie — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:00:39 +0000

(click on image for tutorial)

Originally featured on Somewhat Simple

Tutorial: Refashioned Slim Slacks for Boys

This is Carrie — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:00:18 +0000

Refashioned from men’s slacks & using the existing button, zipper & back pockets (all the icky parts of making “real” slacks), these slim slacks are a fun alternative for your hip little boy’s dressy wardrobe.

Click here for the step-by-step instructions

(for personal use only)

Looking for more handmade boy stuff? Check out my archived posts that have to do with boys HERE.

Tutorial: Hydrangea Headband

This is Carrie — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:32:00 +0000

Simple instructions to create your own floral hair accessories for the Holidays.

Picture tutorial on Whrrl.

Tutorial: Easy, Peasy, Whrrly, Twirly Skirt

This is Carrie — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:06:00 +0000

Make one using a vintage floral sheet or turn it into a dress-up skirt using something sparkly.
This skirt is so easy, you should probably make both.

Picture Tutorial on Whrrl.

Tutorial: Silk Scarf Butterfly Wings

This is Carrie — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:00:00 +0000

Inspired by silk wings I saw in a catalog, these butterfly wings are a favorite item in the dress-up box.

Picture Tutorial on Whrrl

Tutorial: This Mama’s Fab Travel Chair

This is Carrie — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:56:00 +0000

Here it is, the highly anticipated tutorial, This Mama’s Fab Travel Chair. (for personal use only)

Picture tutorial on Whrrl.

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