janapl

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I love being a mom. I love creating- I've tried just about every craft form from stained glass to paper mache. I also like happy movies from the 1930-1940's.

craft interests: crochet, embroidery, gifts, holidays, home decorating, jewelry making, memory making, paper crafts, quilting, restyle, sewing

Member Since: 11/12/2008

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Make an Interchangeable Headband

Oct 19, 2011

Rather then purchase a different headband to go with each hair flower I decided to make some interchangealbe ones- very easy. The directions are here...

Make a vintage style rose ring

Jan 24, 2011

This vintage style rose ring is so easy to make! You purchase the rose in the embellishment section of your michaels store and glue it onto a ring base- more details and a tutorial with...

Make a Jute and Chain Necklace

Jan 4, 2011

To make this necklace you will need a small crochet hook, fairly thin jute, brass chain, random charms and large brass jump rings. Use the jute and crochet a simple chain stitch about seven inches...

Pop Pom Garland with pink and green beads

Dec 9, 2010

This little garland was made with items from the dollar store. Textured yarn, glued on pom poms and wood and foam beads all join together to make a playful Christmas garland for the tree...

Cross Stitch Christmas Cardinal

Nov 15, 2010

There is a free pattern for a Christmas cardinal and blue jay on my blog. They are simple and would make great Christmas cards or ornamentsnbsp...

Free Cross Stitch Pattern- Boo

Sep 1, 2010

This is a simple cross stitch pattern to use with your Halloween decorations. Here is the blog post and a link to a free pattern- happy haunting!

Dinosaur Wall Art

May 17, 2010

This simple wall art was made using dollar store canvas, paint, Modge Podge and scrapbook paper. More pictures on my blog.

Embellished Sleeves and Collar for t-shirt

Apr 26, 2010

Embellishing the sleeves and collar of a 2$ t-shirt with 1$ fabric remnants. Tutorial on my blog.

Headband embellished with scrapbook brads

Mar 3, 2010
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This headband was embellished with scrapbooking brads- I just hot glued them in place.

3 rose headband

Feb 26, 2010
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Here is my version of the popular three rose headband. More pix at scatter sunshine.

crocheted scarf

Feb 15, 2010

This crocheted scarf was easy to make. There are larger pictures at http://scattersunshine-janapl.blogspot.com/2010/02/crocheted-scarf-completed.html

corsage shirt

Jan 26, 2010

Cut circles out of a t-shirt and sew them to blouse to make a corsage shirt.

Ribbon Embellished Skirt

Jan 18, 2010

A simple skirt is embellished with ribbon. You simply fold, gather and pin the ribbon where you want it and then sew it in place with a zig zag stitch.

Pink Rose On Hat

Jan 14, 2010

Use fabric scraps, a candle and a few beads to make floppy rose.

Colorful Crocheted Scarf

Jan 11, 2010

Simple crocheted scarf. Free directions at http://scattersunshine-janapl.blogspot.com/2010/01/crocheted-scarf.html

Brown Ribbon Flowers

Jan 6, 2010

Simple ribbon flowers that can be worn as hair clips or pins. More info here: http://scattersunshine-janapl.blogspot.com/2010/01/more-ribbon-roses.html

Black Ribbon Flowers

Jan 6, 2010

A simple craft project that can be worn as a pin or a hair clip. More info here: http://scattersunshine-janapl.blogspot.com/2010/01/more-ribbon-roses.html

How to Make a Nursing Cover

Dec 1, 2009

This is an amazingly simple nursing cover. You can make one with a ribbon, mitten/suspender clips, and a baby blanket. The free instructions include directions to make a simple baby...

More Muslin and Burlap Stockings

Nov 9, 2009

These Christmas stockings were made using either muslin or burlap and thrifted material. http://scattersunshine-janapl.blogspot.com/2009/11/more-burlap-and-muslin-christmas.html

Burlap and Muslin Christmas Stockings

Nov 6, 2009

These simple burlap and muslin Christmas stockings were so fun to make! I used stamps and ink to add the butterflies. The bird was printed with my home computer directly onto the musinnbsp...

Embroidered Crow Fall Decor

Oct 30, 2009

This simple crow was a breeze to embroider.

Halloween Cross Stitch Sampler

Oct 2, 2009

Here is the pattern and directions for an 8x10 Halloween Cross Stitch Sampler.

Multicolored afghan

Oct 1, 2009
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Yarn found at yard sales, plus some from the store, stitched together to make a bright, EASY afghan

Ribbon Embellished T-shirt

Aug 31, 2009
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I found a plain T-shirt at Kohls for $2. I decided to jazz it up with a little ribbon. I just twisted, folded, and gathered up the ribbon, hand stitching in place. I added a few...

Thrifted T Makeover

Jul 1, 2009
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J Crew has so many cute embellished t-shirts I just had to give it a try. This plain shirt from goodwill was about 25 cents. Hancocks had some similar fabric. The makeover took...

Reversable, Washable Bag with a pleat

Jun 20, 2009

Simple reversable, washable bag with a pleat

Last Minute Mother's Day Printables

May 8, 2009

Free printable for a last minute Mother's Day gift. Find here: http://scattersunshine-janapl.blogspot.com/2009/05/mothers-day-coupons.html

Scatter Sunshine Projects

Nov 12, 2008

There is a free pattern for this tree on my blog. The fun part is you can decorate it however you like, covered with beads and glittery things- or simple.

Re: How to Make Decoupage Candle Holders

very cool!

posted: 9:38 am on December 1st

Re: Multicolored afghan

Thanks!

I forgot to mention, there are free directions on my scatter sunshine blog. It is really easy.

posted: 10:59 am on October 4th

Re: Halloween Finger Puppet Notecards

Love the puppets!

posted: 8:16 am on October 2nd