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SEW Creative Christmas Holiday Gifts

Sew Mama Sew finishes up a month of Handmade Holidays with Day 30 - Gift Compilations. Get over there and check out everything!

To finish off the Handmade Holiday tutorials, here some ideas for gift tags…

My Longest Year’s Luggage Tag

Husqvarna Viking’s Name Tag

Singer’s Gift Bag Tags

The Purl Bee’s Fabric Gift Tags

Julie Ree’s Fabric Backed Gift Tags

Creative Needle’s Gift Tags

Sewing Web’s Fabric Gift Tags

Martha Stewart’s Gift Card Holders

Unique Re-Tiques’ YoYo Tags

Little Things’ Reusable Gift Tags

Sew News’ Machine Embroidery Tags

Crafty Suzanne’s Tags

Crafty Pod’s Metal Tags

Hewlett Packard’s Custom Gift Tags

Martha Stewart’s Gift Tag Ideas

Now that you have your gift tags made, it’s time to wrap up those beautiful handmade gifts. Here’s some ideas:

Martha Stewart’s Fabric to Gift Wrap Tutorial

More Advice from Martha Stewart

Martha’s Gift Bag Ideas

and even more Martha…LOL

Martha Stewart’s Bread Gift Wrap Ideas

Wrap Art’s Creative Gift Wrap Ideas

Martha Stewart’s Gift Card and Money Wallets

Martha Stewart’s Sewn Paper Stocking Gift Card Holders

Bella Dia’s Pom Pom Tutorial

Martha Stewart’s Gift Topper Idea

Aprons

Sew Mama Sew - Day 1 - Aprons

Additional Apron Tutorials

Pincushions

Sew Mama Sew - Day 2 - Pincushions and Pins

Additional Pincushion Tutorials

For the Home

Sew Mama Sew - Day 3 - For the Home

Additional Sewing for the Home Tutorials

Lunch Bags

Sew Mama Sew - Day 4 - Lunch Bags

Additional Lunch Bag Tutorials

Tote Bags

Sew Mama Sew - Day 5 - Totes

Additional Tote Tutorials

Blankets for Baby

Sew Mama Sew - Day 6 - Blankets for Baby

Additional Baby Blanket Tutorials

For Your Purse or Pocket

Sew Mama Sew - Day 7 - For Your Purse or Pocket

Additional Tutorials

Whimsy

Sew Mama Sew - Day 8 - Whimsy

Additional Whimsy Tutorials

Fabric Ornaments

Mama Sew - Day 9 - Fabric Ornaments

Additional Ornament Tutorials

Ties and Belts

Sew Mama Sew - Day 10 - Ties and Belts

Additional Ties and Belt Tutorials

Reading and Writing

Sew Mama Sew - Day 11 - Reading and Writing

Additional Reading and Writing Tutorials

For the Table

Sew Mama Sew - Day 12 - For the Table

Additional Tutorial for the Table

Placemats

Sew Mama Sew - Day 13 - Placemats

Kids’ Clothes

Sew Mama Sew - Day 14 - Dress the Kids

Additional Kids’ Clothes Tutorials

Booties, Slippers and Socks

Sew Mama Sew - Day 15 - Warm Those Toes

Additional Booties, Slippers and Socks Tutorials

Gifts for the Crafter

Sew Mama Sew - Day 16 - Gifts for the Crafter

Additional Gifts for the Crafter Tutorials

Purses

Sew Mama Sew - Day 17 - Purses

Additional Purse Tutorials

For Baby

Sew Mama Sew - Day 18 - For Baby

Additional Baby Gifts Tutorials

Tech Gifts

Sew Mama Sew - Day 19 - Tech Gifts

SEW Let’s Make Some Fabric Boxes

Sew Mama Sew is nearing the end of their Handmade Holidays. Today is Day 29 - Fabric Boxes!

Jennifer Paganelli’s Sis Boom Boxes

J. Caroline Creative’s Fabric Covered Takeout Boxes

J. Caroline Creative’s Hatbox

My DIY Project’s Fabric Covered Shoebox

Singer’s Velvet Covered Box with Embroidery

Fairfield’s Junk Trunk

HGTV’s VIDEO How to cover CEREAL BOXES w/ Self-Adhesive Fabric

Hancock Fabrics’ Tall Textile Boxes

Husqvarna Viking’s Mini Boxes

DIY Network’s Crafty Fabric Box

Waverly’s Fabric Boxes

Cut Out and Keep’s Felt Boxes

Simple Sewing Project’s Patchwork Fabric Covered Gift Box

Sew News’ Fabric Boxes

Simple Sewing Projects’ Small Box

Husqvarna Viking’s Bunny Box

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3M’s Decorative Boxes

Erica’s Little Buckets

DIYnamite’s Fabric Bucket

The Sanguine Stitcher’s Basket Tray

Twisted Sister’s Fabric Covered Tin Box

DIY Network’s Fabric Covered Shaker Box

Sharon Kennedy’s Small Fabric Boxes on DIY Network

Frieda Anderson’s Frankenbox on DIY Network

DIY Network’s Chinese Takeout Box

La Belle’s Fabric Box

La Belle’s Fabric Covered Boxes

DIY Network’s Fabric Covered Cardboard Trunks

Mary Ann Hoffman’s Fabric Styrofoam Box on DIY Network

Carol Duvall’s Fabric Covered Foam Board Box

Carol Clasper’s Fabric Postcard Box

Lerna Eng’s Fabric Origami Boxes

Sarah Bradberry’s Upholstered Fabric Box

Craft and Fabric Links’ Fabric Covered Basket

Linda Johansen’s Holiday Box w/ Template on HGTV

Elna’s Serger Memory Box

Martha Stewart’s Origami Nesting Boxes

Squeak Machine’s Gothic Boxes

Happy Sewing!

3 comments Thursday, November 29, 2007

SEW Easy Drawstring Gift Bags

Sew Mama Sew has got it in the bag…Day 28 - Drawstring Bags! Head on over there for some inspiration and the rest of their Handmade Holiday tutorials!

Amanda Walker’s Precious Presents Jewelry Bags

Threads’ Drawstring Bag

Creative Needle’s Ring Bag

Singer’s Tiny Silk Rose Bag

Martha Stewart’s Shoe Bags

Martha Stewart’s Embossed Velvet Bag

The Purl Bee’s Lucky Gift Bags

Joann Fabrics’ Fabric Gift Bags

Canadian Living’s Easy to Make Gift Bags

The Floss Box’s Small Lined Handiwork Bag

Quilting in Cornfields’ Drawstring Bag

Sketched Soul’s Drawstring Bag

My Longest Year’s Drawstring Bag Tutorial

Sewing.org’s Chic Velvet Bag

Rachel Edidin’s Petal Drawstring Bag

Katy Did’s Origami Drawstring Bag

Circle of Life Foundation’s Tulle Drawstring Bags

Kitty Thimble’s Quick and Easy Lined Drawstrings for Beginners

Mennonite Women’s SERGER Drawstring Bag

Gothic Martha’s Drawstring Bag

Jennifer Thoden’s Drawstring Bag in Minutes

Yarn Envy’s Leetle Bag

Sarah Bradberry’s Skully Bags

Thimble’s Drawstring Tutorial

Yarn Monster’s Drawstring Bag Tutorial

Barb of TosteToes’ 8 Pocket Drawstring Bag

Baby Lock’s Sidewalk Fun Chalk Bag

Hancock Fabrics’ Shoe/Lingerie Bag with Pocket

Husqvarna Viking’s Bottle Bag with Candlewicking

Martha Pullen’s Wine Bottle Cover

Joann Fabrics’ Satin Wine Bag

Joann Fabrics’ Velvet Wine Bag

Baby Lock’s Laundry Bags

HGTV’s Baseball Laundry Bag

Happy Sewing!

With friendship,

Lisa

6 comments Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Wordless Wednesday - Week 4

Wordless Wednesday

1 comment Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Tackle It Tuesday - Week 4

Yippee! I finished last week’s Tackle It Tuesday - Week 3 just in time for Thanksgiving Dinner!

The Clean Garden Room:

Now, I bet you’re wondering why it’s filled with boxes. Well, that’s just the Christmas lights! On Sunday, my cleaning lady and her strong 14-year-old son helped me take all the lights and other Christmas decorations out of the 2nd floor attic.

Unfortunately, there are Christmas boxes EVERYWHERE! I haven’t even shown you the half of them! But not to worry…this week’s project will be to put up all the Christmas decorations…well, except for the Christmas lights…I’ll be needing my contractor to do that unless I want to break my neck on the ladder…KWIM?

I did manage to “fluff” all the bows for the tree and actually get the tree assembled (ummm, it is one of those good ones…comes in 3 pieces and is fully lit with fiberoptic lights…haha). I’d better cross my fingers and hope the lights work this year…

So far, I’ve emptied 5 Rubbermaids and 2 huge cardboard boxes of decorations. Ohhhh, look what I found just in time for holiday inspiration:

I’ve been saving all my holiday sewing and craft magazines for the last few years…think I’ll go grab a cup of coffee and peruse them…LOL!

Head on over to 5 Minutes for Mom’s Tackle It Tuesday! You’ll be glad you did! It’s certainly made a difference around here!

Happy Organizing!

5 comments Tuesday, November 27, 2007

SEW Cold

Sew Mama Sew is continuing with their Handmade Holidays frenzy. Today is Day 27 - Gifts for Warmth!

Hancock Fabrics’ Velvet Shawl

Sewing.org’s Embossed Velvet Scarf

Husqvarna Viking’s Emerald Scarf

Love to Sew’s Fleece Scarf with Flowers

Simplicity’s Simple Scarf

Simplicity’s Warmer Scarf

Hancock Fabrics’ Secret Pocket Scarf

Simplicity’s Muffler Scarf

Simplicity’s Fur Boot Covers

Megan Nicolay’s Knee Huggers

All Buttoned Up’s Faux Socks

Sishahs Harlem Leg Warmers

Riana’s Baby Leg Warmers from Old Sweater

Simplicity’s Poncho

Gail Brown and Nancy Zieman’s Elegant Wrap Cape

Bitter Betty’s Felt Pom Flower and Cashmere Headband

Joann’s Kids’ Fleece Hat and Scarf

Sewing.org’s Simple Children’s Mittens

Canadian Living’s Fleece Baby Mittens

Canadian Living’s Fleece Mittens for Big Hands

Hancock Fabrics’ Hat Full of Posies

Burda Style’s Fake Fur Muff

Joann’s Fur Muff

Hancock’s Beret, Scarf, Mittens and Muff

Sewing.org’s Wool Flower Boa

Victoria White’s Reversible Flap Hat

Victoria White’s Easy Hat

Virginia Burton’s Ear Muff Hat

Aprons

Sew Mama Sew - Day 1 - Aprons

Additional Apron Tutorials

Pincushions

Sew Mama Sew - Day 2 - Pincushions and Pins

Additional Pincushion Tutorials

For the Home

Sew Mama Sew - Day 3 - For the Home

Additional Sewing for the Home Tutorials

Lunch Bags

Sew Mama Sew - Day 4 - Lunch Bags

Additional Lunch Bag Tutorials

Tote Bags

Sew Mama Sew - Day 5 - Totes

Additional Tote Tutorials

Blankets for Baby

Sew Mama Sew - Day 6 - Blankets for Baby

Additional Baby Blanket Tutorials

For Your Purse or Pocket

Sew Mama Sew - Day 7 - For Your Purse or Pocket

Additional Tutorials

Whimsy

Sew Mama Sew - Day 8 - Whimsy

Additional Whimsy Tutorials

Fabric Ornaments

Mama Sew - Day 9 - Fabric Ornaments

Additional Ornament Tutorials

Ties and Belts

Sew Mama Sew - Day 10 - Ties and Belts

Additional Ties and Belt Tutorials

Reading and Writing

Sew Mama Sew - Day 11 - Reading and Writing

Additional Reading and Writing Tutorials

For the Table

Sew Mama Sew - Day 12 - For the Table

Additional Tutorial for the Table

Placemats

Sew Mama Sew - Day 13 - Placemats

Additional Placemat Tutorials

Kids’ Clothes

Sew Mama Sew - Day 14 - Dress the Kids

Additional Kids’ Clothes Tutorials

Booties, Slippers and Socks

Sew Mama Sew - Day 15 - Warm Those Toes

Additional Booties, Slippers and Socks Tutorials

Gifts for the Crafter

Sew Mama Sew - Day 16 - Gifts for the Crafter

Additional Gifts for the Crafter Tutorials

Purses

Sew Mama Sew - Day 17 - Purses

Additional Purse Tutorials

For Baby

Sew Mama Sew - Day 18 - For Baby

Additional Baby Gifts Tutorials

Tech Gifts

Sew Mama Sew - Day 19 - Tech Gifts

Embellishing is SEW Creative

Sew Mama Sew moves on to Day 26 - Embellishments!

I created these crocheted flowers with rhinestone button centers and simple freestanding appliqued leaves.

Here I embellished an appliqued flower with hand beading using clear monofilament thread.

For this hat, I made three fabric rolled roses and some leaves.

I’ve made so many embellished baby gifts using Alencon Lace. First I sew down the lace and then secure each and every bead and sequin by hand…it’s labor intensive, but it looks stunning once finished.

Simple crocheted flowers spice up a fabric headband.

For these flowers, I ironed on fusible stabilizer to the back of the flower. I then cut them out and alternated tulle between the layers. I finished off the flower with dozens of black seed beads in the center.