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Tutorial: Make Your Own Vanilla Extract | Red-Handled Scissors

Tutorial: Make Your Own Vanilla Extract

Store-bought vanilla can get pretty fancy, but absolutely nothing compares to the real thing. Homemade vanilla extract makes for a perfect handmade gift, and with Mother’s Day right around the corner, now is the perfect time to whip some up! Take my advice and get enough supplies for two batches—after you make one for mom, …

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Craft Tip: Use Fabric Crayons to Transfer and Duplicate Patterns | Red-Handled Scissors

Craft Tip: Use Fabric Crayons to Transfer and Duplicate Patterns

Did you know that you can use fabric crayons to duplicate paper patterns and transfer marks onto fabric? I’ve seen some fancy oil pastel-like options out there, but I generally use standard Crayola Fabric Crayons. They’re inexpensive, they’re easy to find, and they get the job done. Method 1:Duplicating Patterns or Transferring Marks to a …

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Tutorial: Embroidered Shrink Plastic Pendants | Red-Handled Scissors

Tutorial: Embroidered Shrink Plastic Pendants

Create your own custom embroidered pendants with shrink plastic! This tutorial below will show you how to make one embroidered shrink plastic pendant necklace. The finished pendant will measure about ¾” x 1″. Supplies: * Shrink plastic sheet, frosted * Cardstock * Embroidery floss, 3 colors * Wool felt, white * Jump rings, 18 gauge …

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Review: Babyville Boutique Sewing Line | Red-Handled Scissors

Review: Babyville Boutique Sewing Line

I reviewed the Babyville Boutique sewing line on Craft Test Dummies! Craft Product Review: Babyville Boutique Sewing Line from Prym Consumer USA Even though it’s technically designed with diapers in mind, and I definitely don’t have any rugrats of my own running around, I couldn’t wait to review the Babyville Boutique™ line from Prym Consumer …

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