Scrap-n-Craft

Now and then, people often buy jeans and just store them inside their closet once it doesn’t fit well anymore or they are already too outdated to be used. But it shouldn’t be that way. Old jeans can be used in so many ways that you actually can’t even imagine so don’t just let go of your old stuff just like that. It can eventually turn into some useful stuff like bags, wallets and even an apron to be used in your kitchen.

Aprons are being used inside the kitchen to protect your clothes from being wet and dirty. In this project, we will teach you on how to turn your old scrappy jeans into a new kitchen necessity and just perfect for your lively kitchen.

We will basically need an old pair of jeans, sewing machine, scissors, string or twine, foam and scrap pieces of fabric to get everything started.

Let’s first cut up the inseam of one pant leg and up to the back to open flat. We now have a piece to work with and never mind the measurements, as long as your okay with the length and it’s all good. Next, we will remove the excessive parts for us to have neat edges. Pin a 1/2 inch seam around the two sides of the cut jeans. Choose a nice color of thread and it around the sides you have pinned. Around the top seam, put a gap of about 2 inches for the ties.

After that, it’s time to add some appliqués. Use the scrap pieces of your old shirts; we will need red, white and yellow. We will now cut the different colored fabrics into different shapes and designs. We’ll be making a kitchen necessity so we need to come up with a design to fit the scene. First, a hotdog; using the red cloth, we will pattern it into a hotdog, make about two of them. Second, from your white and yellow fabric, we will be making an egg. Let’s stuff the egg yolk with used foams to make it more realistic. After which, sew them into your apron and we’re done.

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Scrapbooks can be so much fun especially when the whole family does their part. Often times, individuals really don’t know how to start or what to do with the pieces of textured paper they have. Also, they don’t have the idea on what really the scrapbook is intended for. Sometimes, they just do it for hobby, projects or for income.
Whenever you desire to create a scrapbook, it is very ideal to list the things on what you want to see in the pages of the scrapbook whether it’s all about your family, friends, colleagues or probably a gift for someone special. Scrapbooks are really ideal for gift giving since memories are enclosed in it. It may be one page or just about five leaves, either way it’s the thought that counts. And what’s even more exciting is you can be able to create professional looking scrapbooks without spending too much money.

Here are some tips on how to start with a scrapbook project:

1. Think
Always think of the best things that you have shared with the person you intended to give the scrapbook. It often makes your scrapbook beautiful and creative when you have good intentions.
2. Write
Make sure to write the memories in order for you not to forget it. Do not hesitate to write how you really feel during those moments whether you’re happy, excited or just about anything. With this, you can appreciate the moments you’ve shared together and be able to come up with brilliant ideas too.
3. Photos
Find the best photos that really described the emotion you had during the times you we’re together whether you’re in the car while having a road trip or just about anything you find memorable.
4. Design from the Heart
Nothing could be sweeter when you really put your heart in making the scrapbook. Always consider that you’re giving it to a person that is dear to you and is very important to you. Memories are best shared when you have passion and dedication in what you are doing.
Designing scrapbooks need not to be expensive and really creative as long as it comes from the heart.

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Pocket calendars are the way to go! Many of today’s scrapbooking enthusiasts as well as young individuals find textured papers and doodled images best when they want to have a customized pocket calendar. When digital art was first introduced during the late 90′s, a lot of people gets crazy for they are eager to learn and be able to print a creative work of art but these are just images that can be used for scrapbooking. However, in this generation, a lot of creative minds have aired that keeps on providing many individuals a new idea on how to make their daily lives extra artistic.

Not all people could appreciate art but with the new templates of calendars that were launched for digital scrapbooking then it brought so much change. Many have been hooked in using these calendar templates for money making, gift giving or just the thought of having an artsy piece of pocket calendar. It became popular to everyone who doesn’t have any idea on what to give during a corporate party, holiday gathering or probably on giving someone a thoughtful gift.

The pocket calendar template that is perfectly made by ShabbyShoppe.com is another type of calendar wherein it is called as the “insert your photo” type. The template itself boasts it wonderful and artistic designs that matches up every occasion and the personality of the person to whom you are giving it. These cover templates have been brilliantly created from the following compilation: Blossom and Barefoot, Giggle Box, Summer Cottage and Happy Go lucky which are some of the most popular designs from ShabbyShoppe.com and what’s even more amazing is that they are made intentionally for a 3 year-time use, years 2010, 2011 and 2012. Each template is sized at approximately 6.5″ x 7.5″ (6.47″ x 7.66 ” exactly) @ 300dpi which is actually best for printing since its properties is made of high resolution.

Pocket calendars vary in sizes so make sure to have the exact measurement you wanted that would fit perfectly the compartments of your wallet or it’s the correct size you wanted to see on top of your table or probably, it’s the size what your friends want. And lastly, it isn’t called an “insert your photo calendar” when your picture isn’t inside it. The manufacturer have a ready cut-out line for your photos in order to make sure that it has the so-called just right fit. Just insert your photo then you’re done!

This template is available for download at their site. And it includes this package, 5 pocket planner/calendar cover insert and 45 cover word art options for three years. Enjoy!

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