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12 Days of Sizzix – Day 7 – Last Minute Gifts
Who says you need a lot of time to make cool last-minute gifts? This Leather Sunflower Magnetic Charm is a perfect example of a last-minute gift that will be loved all year round. Here’s what you’ll need: Here’s the How to: Include a little note to the recipient of the different places the charm can be attached to including a favorite bag, hat, shoes or anywhere the sunflower will stay put with the second magnet holding it in place. Tell the recipient that this charm is built to last since its made with durable leather. These charms are so easy and fun to make, you’ll want to gift one to…
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How Big is Your Head? Measuring for a Hat
How many hat lovers are out there? Share with me if you love a good hat. I’ve always worn hats of all kinds. You can wear them every day, for practical reasons, or for special occasions. Dress them down or dress them up, they are a good investment. How big is your head? No, I don’t mean your ego. Often I get asked on how to measure a head for a hat. That’s great if you’re in front of me and I have a tape measure, but what if you’re at home? The Charlie 1 Horse website has some great information on how to do just this. Feel free to…
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Touching Base
I hope you all had a wonderful 4th celebrating the liberties we have. I’ve lived overseas so I can attest to freedom (or the lack there of it in some places in the world). It’s been a while since I’ve posted and I wanted to touch base. We have enjoyed festivities surrounding Independence Day. Prior to the 4th, Rodney and I headed to a Red, White and Blue themed cattle sorting event which was a blast. We’ve attended other events there, but this was fun with the patriotic theme. I made a patriotic leather feather for the occasion. That day was dry, a little warm and dusty, but loads of…
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Burn Baby, Burn – Literally Branding Your Brand
As I start to get more requests for my leather flowers, feathers and custom hats, I’ve started to purchase some mini branding irons. I also created a person logo and had a custom mini branding iron made to stamp on the back of my leather creations. So much fun! Cheryl Waters Designs . . . CW . . . works perfecting with one another. It was my husband’s idea to combine my initials and have a branding iron made. So smart and creative. So I played a round a little to find the right font. Additionally I ordered a branded rubber stamp. I’ve branded a Padfolio, some coasters, a tool…
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A New Year, A New Beginning
As we enter 2024, it’s a fresh start. I love a new start, a new chance, a new canvas. I’m wishing you all a wonderful new year. I realize for some, you may have just had a loss and it doesn’t seem like a smooth beginning. Maybe you’re facing a health challenge. Know that I’m rooting for you in 2024. Reflecting back on the old and looking forward to the new is promising. Warmest blessings and wishes to you and yours!
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The Making Season
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Stick a (Leather) Feather in It – Handmade Hats & Leather Pieces
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Precious Leather Album – Eileen Hull Sizzix Chapter 3 Release
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Got 5 Minutes – Challenge – Mini Art Journal
Wishing all a wonderful week filled with color, joy, and peace.
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Eileen Hull’s Card Case Album ~ Botanical Book
Hello. If you missed Sizzix’ and Eileen Hull’s Chapter 2 release, you can find that in the post prior. I shared a favorite project on that blog hop/release that I created with the dies. I love this little book that you can pack with goodies. I created this book with Sizzix dies by Eileen Hull. This book packs a cute punch with it’s easy to adhere pocket. I envision that you could create a book filled with encouraging quotes, notes, and more. you could even include a little gift card. I included a little tag book in my pocket. I used bits and pieces to create the cover and other…