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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corsage shirt

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

Ribbon Embellished Skirt

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

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

Colorful Crocheted Scarf

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

Brown Ribbon Flowers

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

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

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

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

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

This simple crow was a breeze to embroider.

Halloween Cross Stitch Sampler

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

Multicolored afghan

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

Ribbon Embellished T-shirt

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

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

Simple reversable, washable bag with a pleat

Last Minute Mother's Day Printables

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

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.


recent comments

Re: How to Make Decoupage Candle Holders

very cool!

Re: Multicolored afghan

Thanks!

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

Re: Halloween Finger Puppet Notecards

Love the puppets!