The first one is a simple prayer journal - it doesn't look as nice as it could, but I hope you guys like it. I found a $1 journal at Michaels, and covered it in "inspirational" paper, which has churchy-type words all over it. Because I couldn't find any good faith-based stickers, I wrote the word "Pray" in cursive and added a sticker. Simple, but a great place to journal my prayers.
The second craft is a stuffed out I made for a friend for her birthday. The tutorial is below, but I must warn you, I don't really know how to sew. =P
The finished product
What you need:
Fabric
Buttons
Scissors
Thread
Orange Felt
First, sketch out the shape you want for your owl. Since I had big buttons, I made a bigger owl. I also had fun choosing fabric from the remnants rack at JoAnne's.
Pin them together so that the "good" side of the fabric is in the middle.
** I would sew the eyes on before pinning, because that would be easier. I just didn't think ahead. **
And sew them together, except the bottom. If you know how to sew, I would use a different stitch... this one didn't work that well.
Turn the owl inside out and stuff.
Sew the bottom shut
I added eyes at this point, but I would add the eyes before sewing so it's easier.
Add a felt beak, and voila! You're done. If desired, you could also add felt feet.
(For size perspective)
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Pretty cute little guy! I love the fabric choice. I would love if you would link up to my new Linky Party- Scout's Sweet Sunday-http://xstitchandcrafts.blogspot.com/2012/03/scouts-sweet-sundays-features-and-linky.html
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