Lollipop Treat Covers

Valentines is coming fast and I'm always searching for unique adorable things that I can make in multiples fast, that I can give to co-workers and my son's class mates. So I decided to make some Lollipop Treat holders that are just that... easy, quick and cute.  So if you love SVG's or just want to print and cut them yourself either way they'll suit you.  

The best part is that they only cost $1 for each pattern. 

You can check them out here.

Here are some samples....

 You've got the Write Stuff.  If you don't have the right colour cardstock just cut out your pieces from white and colour them with markers or what ever medium you use.  I used my Copics to colour some of the pieces in all my samples.

 I made these for my vet and her office staff. I coloured the cardstock for the cat's patches, dog's eye and even the collar buckel.

There's even a cover for a "Guess the Sex" baby shower favors.

Lollipop Treat Covers can be found here.

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Tuesday Tutorial: Reverse Stencil

Bringing you a simple project for the upcoming holidays using a few Whimsie Doodles' patterns this week...so let's get started.

Supplies:
Whimsie Doodles Pattern (used little snowman: arm and bird along with bon bon: holly leaves) Frame
Fabric (used canvas and a layer of cotton fabric on back side)
Glimmer Mist
Alpha Stickers (used Webster's pages for this)
Embroidery Thread
Felt
Silk Ribbon
Buttons
Twine
Bells
Craft Glue

1. To begin, take cardboard or frame insert to cut out fabric to fit.
2. Cut out patterns as you have printed out, apply a little adhesive to the backside to stick to fabric while applying mist. Layout cutout pieces, letters and string as desired.
3. Spray an even coat of Glimmer Mist on fabric. Once dry, remove paper pieces, stickers and thread. Note: I stitched along thread outlines just for a little more detail.
4. Punch three small holes in a piece of paper, which covers the entire fabric area, to create berries. Use red mist and allow to dry. Apply a little glitter glue and glitter to berries.
5. Place inside frame. Add ribbon, felt holly leaves (hand cut) and bells to frame.

This is a simple project which takes about thirty minutes to create, not including the drying time which varies depending on the amount of mist you use and type of fabric. Enjoy!

Andrea

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no sewing required...

Have you ever wondered how to create your own felt and fabric embellishments...even if you may not be a sewing or stitching expert? Today I wanted to share with you how you can create your very own using just a few simple supplies and these adorable new patterns from Whimsie Doodles!

Supplies: Whimsie Doodles pattern, Steam-A-Seam Double Stick Fusible Web, fabric, felt, craft glue, embellishments and stamps.

1. Print out pattern to desired size on a regular piece of printer paper. Remember the images can be cropped and resized for your needs.
2. To create a fabric covered felt piece, iron together fabric and felt (sandwich fusible web between layers) until bonded. Once cooled, pin pattern to piece and cut. This dresses up your felt and give fabric the volume and stiffness that works best for constructing these.
3. Use fusible web or craft glue to add each piece to basic body piece (I used craft glue as it was slightly easier). Once all constructed, add craft glue to back side and adhere one more layer of felt, trimming along edge, leaving a little border to outline piece.
4. Add embellishments as desired. Stamp sentiment if using as embellishments.

Here I created two embellishments which I then can use for storage on a piece of clear plastic or give as a gift to others...
This is the easiest way to get a handmade piece without the sewing machine. Remember also that you do not need to use each piece provided in the pattern. Sometimes I find it easier to die cut tiny parts (such as an eye) using my existing dies. They are ready to be used in any way you desire.
Enjoy and would love to see how you have used a Whimsie Doodles pattern in your crafting!

Andrea

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time to sew...

When sewing and Whimsie Doodles come together it is a perfect match. This month, popping up in the shop, you should have noticed a collection of new patterns. Perfect for fabric, felt and paper. Today I bring you two projects that demonstrate how to use these patterns for gifts or home decor.Here I used the "little pumpkin" pattern to create a Halloween decoration which can easily be assembled. Use an embroidery loop, fabric, felt and your favorite pattern and begin to cut, sew and embellish. For the pumpkin I used a felt background so the fabric would stand out.Topped the loop off with a fabric border, large gingham ribbon and felt leaves (Quickutz). Added a few felt stars and stick pins to the pumpkin to add more color. Now, when fabric and felt become one...
This "little lion" pattern is my favorite. Reminds me of my little men when they were babies and wish I would have sewn then. Using fabric and felt, fuse together using interfacing and iron. This makes the lion easier to cut and gives it more volume to show off the stitching and lines of the pattern.
There are so many ways to use these patterns and can't wait to share more as the weeks go on. Hope this inspires you to take out your sewing supplies and make something your can treasure for a lifetime.

Andrea

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