NewlyWoodwards

an unconventional home

A crochet tote bag with fabric ink

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The Silhouette has made my gift giving even easier (and better) this year. My project was a tote bag I created for a friend who is an expert crocheter. To make a similar bag, you simply use the same steps as I shared in my fabric ink tutorial last week. I used a simple black tote bag and […]

And to all a good night (and some travel tips at Inspired Home)

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This year, I’ve been a sign-making machine. I think holiday signs make great decor for myself and unique gifts for others. You can simply never have too many signs. Here’s one that I created last week with a scrap board, some paint, and red vinyl. I made it for my friend, Kellie. And I resisted the urge […]

“Naughty or Nice” Fabric Ink Shirt (Silhouette Design Team blog hop and Giveaway)

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Today is the perfect kickstart to the holiday season! It’s December, we’re still on a holiday rush for Thanksgiving, and many of us are knee deep in holiday shopping and decorating. Plus, all of the members of the Silhouette Design Team (including me) are sharing a Silhouette project and holding a GIVEAWAY for Silhouette products. This […]

“Merry and bright” vintage light pillow boxes

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This year, I’m laying low with holiday decorations because … well … 320 square feet doesn’t allow for 12 trees. I didn’t say I’m happy about it. I’m not. It’s a major downsizing effort for the holidays this year. Anyhow, I won’t be doing much – or any – holiday entertaining this year. But that […]

November Silhouette Project Inspiration

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Each month, I share three new Silhouette projects over at the Silhouette Blog. I like to share them here, too, since many of you love Silhouette projects, too. (And, PS – did you see the awesome Black Friday deals over at Silhouette? There’s still time to get a machine for a steal of a deal. […]

Last-minute Thanksgiving craft for kids

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Thanksgiving may be tomorrow, but it’s not too late for some fun and quick kids art. My friend Mel shared this handprint turkey with me and Henry and I made them last week at my parents. This is so simple that many of us may even remember making these turkeys when we were growing up. […]