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meganc

WA, US
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craft interests: embroidery, fashion, holidays, home decorating, paper crafts, quilting, restyle, sewing

Gender: Female

Member Since: 11/21/2008

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Holidays/Christmas

Jan 5, 2009

Christmas crafts

rainbow birthday party

Jan 5, 2009

My daughter wanted a rainbow theme for her third birthday party, so I incorporated that into some of the details of the day.

Random 2008 crafts

Jan 5, 2009
2 comments

Random sewing and paper projects from 2008

My Sewing Room

Dec 27, 2008

The Ultimate Sewing Room contest entry

Christmas crafts

Nov 21, 2008

This is an easy way to make garland for a Christmas tree. Cut circles from felt then run them through the sewing machine, overlapping a bit as you feed them through. The idea was inspired by a Martha...


recent comments

Re: How to Make an Apple-Print Tote Bag

So cute. I want to do this with my daughters. It won't come out as neat and tidy, but they'll love doing it. Kayte, your tutorials are always fantastic.

posted: 9:58 am on April 11th  

Re: Book Giveaway: Betz White's "Sewing Green: 25 Projects Made with Repurposed & Organic Materials"

What a beautiful book cover! Thanks for the chance to win.

posted: 2:32 am on March 28th  

Re: Book Giveaway: Crafty Chica's Guide to Artful Sewing!

Looks like a great book. Thanks for the chance to win it.

posted: 1:12 am on March 14th  

Re: Retro Crochet Toddler Dress

Adorable!

posted: 1:52 am on February 5th  

Re: Random 2008 crafts

Thank you!

posted: 1:49 am on February 5th  

Re: How to Make a Quick Cookie Plate Cover

Cute!
I made a dish cover following directions in a book coming out in April (I was sent a review copy ahead of time) by the Farm Chicks. Here's a post about it from my blog:
http://pennycarnival.typepad.com/penny_carnival/2008/12/farm-charm.html


posted: 7:46 pm on January 19th  

Re: Recycle Your Tin Cans into Simple, Stylish Craft Storage!

I love finding new uses for old cans, too. I drive my husband crazy with my large collection of glass jars and cans waiting for a second life.
I sewed slipcovers for cans several months ago after being inspired by a project on the blog Elsie Marley.
Here's a link to my interpretation:
http://pennycarnival.typepad.com/penny_carnival/2008/09/cover-your-cans.html


posted: 7:38 pm on January 19th  

Re: How to Make Papier Mache Bowls with Your Holiday Leftovers

FYI--I just blogged about this here:
http://www.downtoearthnw.com/blogs/dwellwellnw/2009/jan/04/repurpose-wrapping-paper/

posted: 12:47 am on January 5th  

Re: How to Make Papier Mache Bowls with Your Holiday Leftovers

Love it. I'm going to do this with my 3 year old tomorrow. She might not have the patience to complete the entire project, but she will love helping with the messy parts.

posted: 12:18 am on January 5th