Goin' Bananas with Kindness

I love opportunities to bless people!  Don't you?

I have an elderly customer who is a regular at my store.  She loves monkeys and had planned an outing to the zoo.

She always wears a lanyard to hold her keys, and it was getting quite worn out.  So, wouldn't you know it, I came across some cute monkey ribbon, and got to crafting.  I thought she'd feel special to have something new to wear to the zoo.

  I want to show you this project, because I thought it turned out really cute.

I made a lanyard and a hair bow.

I added some shiny beads.

(She's gotta have bling!)

I hope you are inspired by this project.

It was easy to make, and she loved it, too!

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Handmade Items - Giveaway

There are three fabulous handmade giveaways going on for the month of July at our sister-blog, Priceless Samples! 

Enter the giveaways on the Priceless Samples website.

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DIY Tutu Ballet Bags

Here's an idea for your little ballerina:

A bag to carry her ballet shoes.

I prefer to make my own bags, but I made this an altered bag project.  They are plain canvas bags, to which I attached tulle.

I sew-on my embellishments for extra durability, but know many people who just use their hot glue gun.  Do whichever you prefer.

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DIY Headbands

My Latest Creations: Headbands

Now if only I could stop making them long enough to list them on Artfire!

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Tulle Embellished Handmade Cards

Adorable, right?

Stickers and tulle to decorate greeting cards?

Yes, please!

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Embroidered Cloth Bookmarks

I have spent the day free-hand embroidering some bookmarks with happy words.

I added a charm to the top of each bookmark!

Now to spread the happiness to some book-lovers who can make good use out of these handcrafted bookmarks!

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Upcycled Jean Purse

I made this cute little purse out of the leg part of a pair of jeans.

I added some tulle, lace, and a flower (of course).

I'm thinking I'll have to make some of these for Priceless Samples!  I love making crafts to support a good cause!

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