Category Archives: Make-it Monday

Make-it Monday: Plush Baby Toy

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Contessa Crafts

I recently had this idea after seeing these at baby stores. Babies love the crinkle sound and the ribbon tags keep them interested. If you want to, you can design your very own baby toy to help improve your baby’s … Continue reading →

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Make-It Monday: Pearl and Chain Bracelet

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Contessa Crafts

I found this project originally on Cut Out and Keep, but I’ve tweaked it a bit. This is my version of the Pearl and Chain Bracelet. What You’ll Need: Pearls, or any other beads. I used glass pearls. Fishing line … Continue reading →

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Make-it Monday: Sewing with Bias Tape

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Contessa Crafts

Based on my first attempt with bias tape, I shouldn’t be showing you how to sew bias tape, mostly because I didn’t follow the instructions, but based on my second attempt, which turned out way better, because I followed the … Continue reading →

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Make-it Monday: Beaded Rosary Earrings

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Contessa Crafts

You may have noticed by now, but I’m not a specific crafter, meaning I’m a Jill of all trades. I knit on straight needles, I knit in the round, I can knit cables, I crocheted once or twice, I bead, … Continue reading →

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Make-it Monday: DIY Screen Printing w/ Mod Podge

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Contessa Crafts

Ever since I saw the infomercial for the Yudu, I’ve been dreaming about it. It’s been over a year, still no Yudu, but I’ve learned how to make my own screen prints without one. Take that, ProvoCraft! …Who am I … Continue reading →

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Make-it Monday: Fabric Yo-Yos

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Contessa Crafts

I’ve decided to be more adventurous with fabrics. Rather than just sewing patterns, I’d like to do more with it. Fabric flowers have always held a special place in my mind. Something so beautiful looking, but it seems so hard … Continue reading →

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Make it Monday: Flower Topiary

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Contessa Crafts

  So, I was sitting there, thinking of ideas and writing them in my idea notebook that I could share with you all, and it came to me. Flower topiary. You know, like these green moss spheres (made by the … Continue reading →

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Make-it Monday: Marbled Crayons

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Contessa Crafts

Welcome to Make-it Monday! Thank you for joining me on my adventure in crafting! Now, I’ve been a crafter for years and I’ve always had some sort of project on my mind and I’ve come to the conclusion that I … Continue reading →

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