I have not done a blog on Teeny projects in a long while; so,
here we go. One of the project does
require some sewing; but, I think if you trust them with an iron the heat n’
bond strips might just work as well or they can hand sew it around.
Heart
Bookmarks
Materials: Large paper clips, Felt, Embroidery
floss, Scissors, Needle, Small beads (optional), and Heart template
Directions:
Print and cut out the heart template, and then trace and cut
out your pieces of felt. Cut two hearts for each bookmark you want to make.
Sew the paper clip onto the back of one of the hearts.
Now turn the heart over. Don’t worry about the stitches
showing on the front, because they will be hidden under the flower and leaves.
Sew the leaves on using the backstitch. Be sure to stitch down the very center
of each leaf.
Sew the flower on using a French knot in the center. Or you
could sew it on using a small bead instead.
Next, sew the front heart to the back heart using the running
stitch. To sew along the bottom, just lift up the edges of the leaves and sew
underneath.
Drawstring
Bandana Beach Bag
Materials: Two Bandanas, 6 Yards of Satin
Cord, Scissors, Sewing Machine, and Large Safety Pin
Directions:
Line up bandanas, right sides together. Sew all around three
sides 1/2" from edge.
Fold remaining top edge down all around 1" from top and press.
Sew 7/8" from the edge, leaving a 1/2" opening. This will create the
pocket for your drawstring. Turn the bag right side out and press well.
Cut three 2 yard pieces of satin cord and tie them together in
an overhand knot. Braid the strands together tightly. (Ask someone to hold the
end and keep it pulled taut while you work to make braiding easier.) Tie the
final ends together in an overhand knot. Trim. Pin a large pin to one end of
your braid.
Push the pin with the braid into and through the pocket all
around and out the same hole. Tie ends together.
(If the teeny does not know how to sew, the heat n’ bond
strips might just work for this project.)
Cool
Sunglass Holder
Materials: Beading Seashells, Eyeglasses Holder Findings,
Nylon Beading Thread and Sunglasses
Directions:
Cut around a piece of beading thread that is one yard long.
Tie one end of this to an eyeglass holder finding. You need to string around
100 seashells on the thread. You can adjust this to fit it comfortably around
your neck. Tie the end to the second eyeglass holder finding. Trim both the
ends. You need to slip elastic on each finding over the earpiece end of the
sunglass.
Funky
Jewelry
Materials: Small Glass Beads, Gold or Silver
Beads (4mm), Beading Elastic and White Glue
Directions:
First, you will need to cut around 30" length of elastic.
Use the glue to stiffen the ends. Then, string about 12 glass beads on the
elastic. String this to the center of the cord. Ensure you have enough to go
around your second toe. Once you have judged the right length, push both the
ends of the elastic through a 4mm bead. Make a loop for your toe. Now, string
around 1" of beads on each end. Ensure these are even in length. Then,
push both ends of the elastic through a 4mm bead. You will need to string another
1" of the beads, on each end. Once you are through with this, push both
ends of the elastic through another 4mm bead. You will need to string another
1" of beads on each end. Finally, push both ends of the elastic through a
final 4mm bead. Use some glass beads to both the ends till you are left with
enough to go around your ankle. Tie this with a double knot. Trim to fit.
Share your ideas on this or anything here on the blog either
here or e-mail me at stipple@verizon.net.
I look forward to hearing from you!
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