loscann

Oshawa, ON, CA
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I am a new mom and long-time craft addict. I love chocolate, rainy days, and making stuff! I've experimented with many different types of crafts, and some of my favourites are temari, chain maille, and sewing. I love to use second-hand or discarded materials. I also love calligraphy and illumination.

craft interests: crochet, embroidery, fashion, gifts, holidays, home decorating, jewelry making, knitting, paper crafts, restyle, sewing

my personal website:
http://www.loscann.ca

my etsy page:
http://loscann.etsy.com

Member Since: 06/03/2008

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Vintage Pillowcase Scrap flowers - Flower Power

Sep 23, 2008
3 comments

These cute and summery brooches were made using vintage pillowcase scraps left over from some purses I had made. They also have vintage buttons in the center. Easy to make, eco-friendly and pretty...

Recycled Necktie Card Holders

Jun 3, 2008
12 comments

I made these business/credit/gift card holders from second-hand neckties. I *love* shopping for second-hand neckties :)

Re: Flower Power Challenge Winners!!!

There were so many creative and beautiful flowers to choose from! Yay for craftiness! Thanks for choosing my little pillowcase flowers!

posted: 9:16 pm on October 14th

Re: Indigo Blue Flower Power

This is beautiful! I love the colours!

posted: 11:39 pm on October 10th

Re: Vintage Pillowcase Scrap flowers - Flower Power

Thank-you! I hope you get a chance to try this out anyways, as they are fun to make!

posted: 11:36 pm on October 10th

Re: Recycled Necktie Card Holders

Hi Joan! Thanks :) I've made wrist cuffs using the skinny end of the tie, and I've also used scraps and button covers to make little magnets. Do you visit flickr? There are lots of ideas in the Sewing with neckties group http://www.flickr.com/groups/34628626@N00/

posted: 9:09 pm on June 8th