Vintage Scotch Tape TINS -

 

Make great Candle Coasters !

Merry Christmas !

Some mischief-makers have had a hold on my computer...???

Unfortunately it wasn't these cute kind.

I think it has been fixed.

xo Lisa S

Decorating a Small Flocked Tree

Hello!

I found these 10'' flocked bottle brush trees

at the Dollar tree.

I wanted to see if I could decorate these small trees. 

I got out the glue gun and went through

some of my craft stash.

    The mini angel tree topper was part of a corsage.

I even had some very old birds

from wedding decorations.

 Fill with trinkets and odds and ends.

I also added some bits and pieces from vintage corsages,

small ornaments, bells, mercury glass beads, berries,

even cupcake toppers.

I save broken strings of vintage lights and glue

single bulbs to tree.

A one of a kind tree just the right size

for a small room.

This one is going to someone in the hospital.

Thank you,

xo Lisa S

Sewing Pattern Journals

 

Hello my friend !

I'm back with another Junk Journal.

If you like thrifting like I do, you probably find patterns available

all the time for about a dollar.

Before I get started I like to scan the covers into my

computer. Then I can use the images again for paper dolls

and greeting cards.

I used scissors to open the envelopes.

Love the Bell-Bottoms!

To give the covers extra stability, I used a piece of

Reynolds FREEZER PAPER.

One side is plastic coated and the other side is not.

With the coated side up place cover on top

right side up.

Carefully ironing the two layers together.

Trim extra freezer paper with scissors.

I had some extra papers I want to add to the journal.

They are thin and one sided,

 so I backed these with another piece of freezer paper.

This is another cover.

I used fabric to cover holes and tears.

This is the inside cover.

I used a zigzag stitch on my sewing machine

and went around the outside edge.

The signature was sewn by machine.

To make the ruffle edge, I cut a long strip of tissue paper

and pushed it through the sewing machine an inch

at a time and tucking under as it was sewn.

I like to add tuck spots.

The instruction guide can be included.

If folded it an also be made into a pocket.

A gathered strip of tissue can make a rosette or flower.

I have a pad of extra large ledger pages.

That's a short flip through

to give you an idea of what's inside.

This one is my favorite-

I liked the loose threads and added some buttons.

I made just a few.

To finish

I wrapped them up with

 some wrinkled vintage seam binding-

Things to make with extra pattern tissue-

This wreath here-

and years ago I decoupaged my dress form.

I'm just about finished with getting ready for

my Holiday Boutique. 

These journals would make nice gifts for friends

that like to sew or enjoy fashion.

Thank you so much for being here-

It is so fun to share with you !

XO Lisa S

Smashed Buttons-

 Hello my friend!

I save any button that comes my way...

so I would have to say I collect buttons.

The other day I noticed I had a very large amount of 

metal shank buttons saved from a past jewelry project.

They were used to make button charm bracelets.

Most of the metal buttons I have are made of brass.

I wondered what else I could do with them 

and this was what I came up with-

I brought the buttons out to our workbench-

I took one at a time, wrapped in cloth

to the vise and started to tighten each button flat!

If you don't have  a vise you could use a mallet or a hammer.

The buttons look like small coins, tokens and medallions.

I wanted to use them as embellishments on my

small journal covers.

They are thin and remind me of an old fashion

wax seal.

This journal flips up to open.

Maybe you will be inspired to make some smashed buttons

for your own jewelry or artwork.

Tell me what you think-

xo Lisa S

Twin Journals from Vintage Linen Towel

 Hello my friend!

I had this vintage hand towel with beautiful embroidery

but when it was hanging the design was covered up.

I decided to cut it in half and use it for something else-

I cut in half again to have a piece for front and back.

Then flipped one side around to have

lace edging on both sides.

I used my sewing machine to stitch around

the edges.

The two journals are similar, but a little different.

I used my sewing machine to stitch around

the edges.

Make your hole with a punch.

I use a Crocodile tool-

Add grommet/eyelet and crimp closed.

I bought these pony-tail holders at the Dollar Tree.

Loop the pony-tail holder through the eyelet.

Sew a button by hand on opposite side of cover.

I had two of these large vintage shank buttons.

They are a pretty pearlized blue.

Both books have the same signature pages.

I used my sewing machine

 to attach the signatures to the cover.

Good advice-

Be your beautiful self !

Here are the finished twin sisters!

I will be bringing

them to my Holiday Boutique next week.

I plan to sell them together.

So someone can give one as a gift

 and keep the other for themselves.

Thank you for stopping by today !

It's always nice to have you visit.

xo Lisa S