tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41076919824336947732024-03-21T06:18:55.760-07:00I "Shir" Can Craft!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4107691982433694773.post-13268033741636688662013-03-29T14:32:00.000-07:002020-03-05T23:04:19.228-08:00The Annie Blanket: An Angel Grief Blanket<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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In memory of our angel Annie.</div>
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"There is no footprint so small that it cannot leave an imprint on this world."</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">The Annie Blanket</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">A grief blanket tutorial <span style="font-size: small;">for those born much too soon.</span></span> </span><br />
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<u><span style="font-size: large;">Supplies:</span></u><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Flannel fabric - 1/4 yard or fa<span style="font-size: small;">t quarter - Mellow prints are best</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">1/8" White <span style="font-size: small;">s</span>atin<span style="font-size: small;"> <span style="font-size: small;">r</span>ibbon - at least 36" (1 yard)</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ftzr12ecUAZnrPczIkIdU7eYTWMWoOHs/view" target="_blank">Pattern</a> - print and cut out</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Matching thread</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">I would suggest <span style="font-size: small;">washing your fabric first. This will help it feel extra soft<span style="font-size: small;">; we want the best for these <span style="font-size: small;">sweet babies and their parents. Also iron the fabric after washing.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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First things first, print off the pattern by clicking the link - <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ftzr12ecUAZnrPczIkIdU7eYTWMWoOHs/view" target="_blank">The Annie Blanket Pattern</a>.<br />
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Cut out your pattern.<br />
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Fold your fabric. Do this in a way so you can lay the top of the pattern on the fold and trace. <br />
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I placed my pattern with the small part along the fold and traced with a regular 'ol pen. I'm classy like that. :)<br />
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Go ahead and trace the pattern again and then cut out your pieces.<br />
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Take your one piece and make it right sides together, just folding it back at the top and pin down the long side.<br />
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Sew down the side using a 3/8"-1/2" seam allowance. Be sure to back stitch at the beginning and end. Do this with both pieces.<br />
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After sewing, trim down the excess and the corners. I only did the corners, and it was very noticeable. The less bulk there is the better. *<span style="font-size: small;">So trim down the seam</span>*.<br />
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Turn the pieces right side out and take it to the ironing board to press the seams.<br />
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Now let's cut our ribbon. We will need 4 pieces of 1/8" satin ribbon measuring 9" each. Be sure to heat seal the ends of the ribbon. I do this by taking a lighter quickly over the edge. The ribbon melts just enough to seal it.<br />
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Take your two sewn pieces and put them right sides together.<br />
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Pin the ribbon inside the blanket. Put two pieces of ribbon on each side. Measure down from the top of the side 3/4" and place one there. Measure another 1 1/2" and place the other ribbon. Leave about 1/2" of the ribbon sticking out.<br />
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Go ahead and pin the rest of the blanket pieces together. Remember to leave a place for turning the blanket right side out.<br />
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Sew all around the edge of the blanket, using about a 3/8" seam allowance, back stitching at the beginning and end. And remember to leave about a 2" opening for turning around. Be sure to clip corners and edges to reduce any bulk.<br />
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Now turn your blanket right side out. I use a turning tool, but anything you have to get those corners straight works great. After you turn it out, stick the hood part of one side into the other side.<br />
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Be sure to iron out any wrinkles and press the edges to be nice and straight.<br />
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Now we are going to top stitch around the edge, which will close up the opening. I stitched pretty close to the edge.<br />
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And you're all done! You've created a beautiful blanket that will cradle those special babies and bring so much comfort to their parents while grieving their loss.<br />
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My baby turned one last month and you better believe I threw a fun party for him! My husband says, "Why go through all the trouble to do all this when he won't remember it?" Well sir, I will remember it and when he looks back at pictures he will see how loved he is. :)</div>
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Because I have a little boy, I couldn't put him in a cute bow and frilly tutu so I thought I would jazz up his high chair as part of his celebration. I knew he would have tons of pictures taken of him blowing out his candle (or trying to touch it) and eating his first cake (okay probably his 20th piece of cake... he's my second.)</div>
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This High Chair Ribbon Skirt is SO easy to make and I really think it adds some fun to the party. If you'd like to see how I made it, check out the tutorial on <a href="http://www.theribbonretreat.com/blog/high-chair-ribbon-skirt.html" target="_blank">The Ribbon Retreat Blog</a>.</div>
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And definitely check out their <a href="http://www.theribbonretreat.com/CatalogOfCategories/ribbon.aspx" target="_blank">ribbon</a> selection. They have great prices and TONS of ribbon choices. I decided to stick with dots since I had a giraffe theme, but really your possibilities are endless.</div>
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See where I linked up <a href="http://surecancraft.blogspot.com/p/link-parties.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</div>
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This is GREAT NEWS! I am copying and pasting from The Ribbon Retreat Blog. You can view this exact post on their blog by clicking <a href="http://www.theribbonretreat.com/blog/accepting-tutorials.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</div>
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We are searching for high quality tutorials on bows, crafts, sewing projects, and so much more! If we have the products for a project you have in mind, then we'd love a tutorial!</div>
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If you have awesome tutorials, great photos, and are super creative, check it out! It's not just sewing either! The variety of projects is awesome!</div>
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Check out <a href="http://www.theribbonretreat.com/blog/" target="_blank">The Ribbon Retreat Blog</a>, which is getting a facelift soon from 733 Designs, so exciting! And make sure to say hello! </div>
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Thanks for stopping by and make sure to check out my Link Parties tab and visit all the wonderful hosts and their fabulous link parties!</div>
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I know these are the easiest baby shower gifts ever, and I just love them! </div>
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Cute fabrics + useful burp cloths = AMAZING GIFTS!</div>
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Just in case you're not sure how to make them, I've posted a tutorial on <a href="http://www.theribbonretreat.com/blog/embellished-burp-cloths.html" target="_blank">The Ribbon Retreat Blog</a>. </div>
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They have everything you need to pretty up these cloth diapers with fabric, ribbon, ric rac, and so much more. </div>
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I had two baby showers this weekend so I made tons! </div>
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Definitely remember these for your next baby shower.<br />
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These are so fun! You can dress them up in a ton of different ways.</div>
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And remember to check out The Ribbon Retreat for an awesome selection of beautiful fabrics, ribbon, ric rac and so much more!</div>
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Check out where I link up on my Link Parties tab!! :)</div>
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When I would look for one piece of fabric, I usually had to dig through a few boxes and make a mess in the process. And these boxes had been "neat" before, but let's just say getting the fabric to the box instead of the craft table is an accomplishment. :)</div>
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I LOVE it!</div>
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Check out the tutorial on <a href="http://www.theribbonretreat.com/blog/organize-your-fabric.html">The Ribbon Retreat Blog</a>!</div>
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Remember a wonderful place to buy <a href="http://www.theribbonretreat.com/FabricCatalogOfCategories/fabric.aspx">designer fabric</a> is </div>
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<a href="http://www.theribbonretreat.com/Default.aspx">The Ribbon Retreat</a>!</div>
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They carry a wonderful selection and have <a href="http://www.theribbonretreat.com/FabricCatalogOfCategories/NEW-STUFF-1.aspx">new collections</a> </div>
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Plus, make sure to <a href="http://www.theribbonretreat.com/Register.aspx">sign up for the newsletter</a> to find out when the fabric sales are.</div>
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See where I link up on my link parties tab!</div>
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Thanks for stopping by! </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4107691982433694773.post-45431194208353936022012-02-06T15:49:00.000-08:002012-02-06T15:49:47.450-08:00Fabric Heart Decor<div style="text-align: center;">
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I love the line <a href="http://www.theribbonretreat.com/Fabric/chemistry.aspx" target="_blank">Chemistry by Bunny Hill Designs for Moda</a> and had to frame it somehow. </div>
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The hearts were obviously my #1 choice, but you can do words such as LOVE, XOXO, KISS, and so much more!</div>
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I also cut out hearts and sprinkled them across my piano top.</div>
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It definitely brings in the Valentine's spirit. :)<br />
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The tutorial can be found on <a href="http://www.theribbonretreat.com/blog/fabric-heart-decor.html" target="_blank">The Ribbon Retreat Blog</a>!</div>
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See where I linked up on my Link Parties tab. :)</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4107691982433694773.post-81463783077876258352012-01-30T11:24:00.000-08:002012-01-30T11:24:20.807-08:00Arise and Shine Forth Printable<div style="text-align: center;">
The 2012 Mutual Theme for the youth of the <a href="http://www.lds.org/?lang=eng" target="_blank">LDS</a> church is </div>
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Arise and Shine Forth.</div>
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“Arise and shine forth, that thy light may be a standard for the nations” (D&C 115:5).</div>
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I made up a printable for our Young Women and gave them out for our New Beginnings. I wanted to share it with you in case you were interested.</div>
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I've never done printables before, so if someone wants one, just let me know in a comment and I can email you, or tell me how to get it on here to be a printable. I assume you can just save it, but who knows really! :)</div>
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I also have different sizes and some without the white border. Let me know if you are interested and I will get them on here too. I'd love to help if I can. </div>
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See where I link up on my Link Parties tab. </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4107691982433694773.post-85556334484396248382012-01-23T16:05:00.000-08:002012-01-23T16:05:19.606-08:00How To Make A Bow Board<div style="text-align: center;">
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There are a few different ways to make a bow board.</div>
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As you might know, I don’t have any girls.<br />
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The Ribbon Retreat has a Youtube Channel<br />
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Well, this bow board was made for those videos. </div>
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Maybe someday they will hold the bows of a little girl.<br />
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Have you been needing to make one for your little princess?<br />
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The complete tutorial is up over on <a href="http://www.theribbonretreat.com/blog/how-to-make-a-bow-board.html" target="_blank">The Ribbon Retreat Blog</a>.</div>
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Our only requirement is that your submissions are made with products you can buy at TRR, such as ribbon, fabric, tulle, etc. We carry tons of stuff, so really this only limits the wood and paint type of projects. :)</div>
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Why am I not making one for every week of church?</div>
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The <a href="http://www.theribbonretreat.com/blog/how-to-make-a-bow-tie.html" target="_blank">How To Make A Bow Tie</a> tutorial is on The Ribbon Retreat Blog.</div>
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Just hop on over to see it!</div>
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If you're not making bow ties, here's your chance! Whip one up for Christmas Day!</div>
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Any one else excited Christmas is on a Sunday? Love it! :)</div>
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I made this super cute <a href="http://www.theribbonretreat.com/blog/thanksgiving-turkey-shirt.html" target="_blank">Thanksgiving Turkey Shirt</a> last year for my little guy. </div>
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If you haven't made anything for your boys yet, this is it! (This would be super cute for a girl too, but let's face it, boys are harder to craft for! :) It's pretty self-explanatory, but if you'd like to see what I did, hop on over to <a href="http://www.theribbonretreat.com/blog/thanksgiving-turkey-shirt.html" target="_blank">The Ribbon Retreat</a>.</div>
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He is the most adorable turkey I have ever seen. </div>
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With just a little bit of paint, some Vintage Ribbon, and French Veil Netting, this pumpkin is as chic as you can get!</div>
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You've seen a lot of the glitter spray paint around Blog Land. Well I initially was going to use it, but I couldn't find it. The few places that had it were sold out of all the Halloween colors. I had some left over metallic spray paint and used that instead. I am SOOO glad I did! It turned out absolutely perfect!</div>
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There are so many different tutorials going around in Blog Land on how to do fabric pumpkins. I tried a few and found what I thought looked cutest and was easiest.</div>
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I still need to try one more way of tying around the pumpkins, but I didn't have time. Although, I do talk about it in the tutorial.</div>
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The thing I love most about fabric pumpkins is how versatile they are. You can make them specifically for fall or Halloween. You can glam them up or keep them simple. You can have them be the big centerpiece or accents in your fall decoration. So many uses!</div>
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Another thing I love is it doesn't take a TON of fabric. So that makes this project pretty cheap! And who doesn't love a project on a budget? :)</div>
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You can see how I made my <a href="http://www.theribbonretreat.com/blog/fabric-pumpkins.html">Fabric Pumpkins</a><br />
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It also tells you what fabric I used. I just love designer fabric! :)</div>
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Tell me what you think! Thanks for stopping by! :)<br />
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I love shirring!!!</div>
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And who knew it was the easiest thing ever!?</div>
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It can take a little work to figure out how your machine likes to shir.<br />
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This skirt is way easy and makes for great practice on shirring.<br />
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If you're looking to learn how to shir, then try out this <a href="http://www.theribbonretreat.com/blog/shirred-skirt.html">Shirred Skirt</a> tutorial. </div>
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And let me know if you have any questions! It can be a little confusing at first. :)<br />
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So go out and get some super cute designer fabric (from The Ribbon Retreat of course! :))<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I have two boys, yet I love making bows. Because of this, I know I will probably never have a girl! LOL</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I make one or two bows a month for The Ribbon Retreat Blog. Sometimes I make them for my friends for gifts. My friend just had a baby girl and I made her a bunch of little ones. So sweet.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">This was my bow for our Halloween Link Party.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I usually do boutique style, twisted boutique, and regular two loop bows, but I decided to try out the Inside Out technique. This technique is usually found on the bottom of big stacked bows. I threw in some korkers and you have a fun, funky bow for Halloween! :)</span><br />
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