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![Get Your Geek On: Doctor Who-Inspired Cross-Stitch Valentines | Red-Handled Scissors](https://www.redhandledscissors.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/doctor_who_inspired_cross-stitch_valentines_full-1024x1024.jpg)
Get Your Geek On: Doctor Who-Inspired Cross-Stitch Valentines
Having an “Oh @#$%, it’s Valentine’s Day tomorrow!” moment? Love a geek? I’ve got you covered with these Doctor Who-inspired cross-stitch valentines. Read more
![Pattern: Doctor Who-Inspired Time Lord Cross-Stitch Valentine | Red-Handled Scissors](https://www.redhandledscissors.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Doctor_who_time_lord_cross-stitch_valentine_01-1024x681.jpg)
Pattern: Doctor Who-Inspired Time Lord Cross-Stitch Valentine
Looking for the perfect DIY card for that special Time Lord or Time Lady? Stitch up your own Doctor Who-inspired Time Lord cross-stitch valentine with… Read more
![Printable: Watercolor Crochet Stitch Wall Art | Red-Handled Scissors](https://www.redhandledscissors.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/crochet_stitch_watercolor_wall_art_05.jpg)
Printable: Watercolor Crochet Stitch Wall Art
I’ve always loved the look of DIY-related illustrations, especially the ones in yarn crafting and embroidery books. So, last week, on the heels of a… Read more
![Tutorial: Wine Cork Button Stamp | Red-Handled Scissors](https://www.redhandledscissors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/cork_stamp_carving_final.jpg)
Tutorial: Wine Cork Button Stamp
Crafts and booze? What could be better?! Imbibe, then get your make on with this quick and easy wine cork button stamp tutorial. Supplies: *… Read more
![Pattern: Dalek Cross-Stitch Valentine | Red-Handled Scissors](https://www.redhandledscissors.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dalek_valentine_tutorial_011.jpg)
Pattern: Dalek Cross-Stitch Valentine
Hello once again, geeky valentines! Need a last-minute card for your favorite companion? Skip the sappy stuff and get straight to the point with my… Read more
![Election Day Bonus Craft: Mini "Vote" Bunting | Red-Handled Scissors](https://www.redhandledscissors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/vote_bunting_tzom1.jpg)
Election Day Bonus Craft: Mini “Vote” Bunting
☆ Happy Election Day, fellow crafty Americans! Now, get thee to the polls! ☆ Bonus Election Day craft: Just in case you’re in need of… Read more
![Tutorial: Sewing Awl Bookbinding | Red-Handled Scissors](https://www.redhandledscissors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Sewing_Awl_Book_Binding_Tutorial_01_tzom1.jpg)
Tutorial: Sewing Awl Bookbinding
Every crafter needs a good notebook on hand for jotting down ideas and planning projects, but did you know that it’s really easy to make… Read more
![Tutorial: Embroidered Typography Wall Art | Red-Handled Scissors](https://www.redhandledscissors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/embroidered_typography_tutorial_final_03.jpg)
Tutorial: Embroidered Typography Wall Art
I stitched this piece of embroidered typography wall art for my graphic designer husband as a gift for our third anniversary. (It was yesterday! Hooray!)… Read more
![Tutorial: Embroidered Needle Case with Scrapbooking Attitude | Red-Handled Scissors](https://www.redhandledscissors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/01_needle_case_title.jpg)
Tutorial: Embroidered Needle Case with Scrapbooking Attitude
I’m not usually a scrapbooker, but when I saw Scrapbooking Attitude printable film, I knew it had huge creative potential—even for non-paper crafters! I wanted… Read more
![Tutorial: Colorful Bunting Greeting Card for Craftzine.com](https://www.redhandledscissors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/bunting_card_pinterest.jpg)
Tutorial: Colorful Bunting Greeting Card for Craftzine.com
It’s always nice to have a handmade card or two tucked away, ready to pull out for special events or handwritten hellos. So, inspired by… Read more
![Craft Tip: 4 Ways to Cross-Stitch Stamp on Fabric | Red-Handled Scissors](https://www.redhandledscissors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Cross_Stitch_Stamp_on_Fabric_Title.jpg)
Craft Tip: 4 Ways to Cross-Stitch Stamp on Fabric
In addition to paper crafting, did you know that you can use your mini cross-stitch stamp to print on fabric too? In this post, I’ll… Read more
![Craft Tip: Perfect Cross-Stitch Stamp Placement | Red-Handled Scissors](https://www.redhandledscissors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/cross-stitch_card_grid_tutorial_05b-1024x680.jpg)
Craft Tip: Perfect Cross-Stitch Stamp Placement
You’ve carved your cross-stitch stamp, so now it’s time to learn how to position those stamped stitches. My method for perfect cross-stitch stamp placement for… Read more
![Tutorial: Mini Chain Stitch Stamp | Red-Handled Scissors](https://www.redhandledscissors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Chain_Stitch_Stamp_Tutorial_Finished_01-1024x1024.jpg)
Tutorial: Mini Chain Stitch Stamp
The second stitch in my embroidery stitch stamp series is chain stitch! Carve your own mini chain stitch stamp to add pretty borders and textures… Read more
![Tutorial: Mini Cross-Stitch Stamp | Red-Handled Scissors](https://www.redhandledscissors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Stitch_Stamp_Tutorial_Finished_01-1024x1024.jpg)
Tutorial: Mini Cross-Stitch Stamp
Like to get stitchy? Carve your own mini cross-stitch stamp, and add a touch of cross-stitch inspired design to your favorite paper and fabric crafts!… Read more
![Tutorial: Painted TARDIS Keys | Red-Handled Scissors](https://www.redhandledscissors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/TARDIS_Key_Tutorial_Finished_03_thezenofmaking-1024x768.jpg)
Tutorial: Painted TARDIS Keys
Turn your house keys into a geeky work of art with this Doctor Who-inspired painted TARDIS key tutorial! Painted keys are way more fun than… Read more
![Tutorial: Embroidered Shrink Plastic Pendants | Red-Handled Scissors](https://www.redhandledscissors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/01_Embroidered_Shrink_Plastic_Pendant_Final_tzom.jpg)
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… Read more
![Tutorial: Downton Abbey-Inspired โTeam Dowagerโ Badge | Red-Handled Scissors](https://www.redhandledscissors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Team_Dowager_Badges_Finished_title.jpg)
Tutorial: Downton Abbey-Inspired โTeam Dowagerโ Badge
When it comes to Downton Abbey, I stand firmly on Team Dowager. From the very first episode, I have been utterly smitten with Dame Maggie… Read more
![Pattern: TARDIS Cross-Stitch Valentine | Red-Handled Scissors](https://www.redhandledscissors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/TARDIS_Cross-Stitch_Valentine_Finished_01_tzom.jpg)
Pattern: TARDIS Cross-Stitch Valentine
Hello, geeky valentines! Need a last-minute card for that special someone? Surprise your favorite, er, companion by stitching a quick Doctor Who-inspired valentine with my… Read more
![Tutorial: Sewing Kit Valentine Card | Red-Handled Scissors](https://www.redhandledscissors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/sewing_kit_valentine_Finished011.jpg)
Tutorial: Sewing Kit Valentine Card
Last week, I shared a Valentine’s Day paper craft made especially for sewing geeks over on CRAFT!Project: Sewing Kit Valentines CardGet cute and crafty this… Read more
![Tutorial: Sewable Shrink Plastic Buttons | Red-Handled Scissors](https://www.redhandledscissors.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/shrink_plastic_buttons_Finished05_edit.jpg)
Tutorial: Sewable Shrink Plastic Buttons
Did you know that you can make your own custom plastic buttons for just about any project, any time you need them, and for super… Read more
![Tutorial: Cardboard Cat Rocket for Craftzine.com | Red-Handled Scissors](https://www.redhandledscissors.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Cat_Rocket_Tutorial1.jpg)
Tutorial: Cardboard Cat Rocket for Craftzine.com
My cat rocket tutorial, How-To: Build a Cardboard Cat Rocket, is now up on CRAFT! How-To: Build a Cardboard Cat RocketNo matter how many fancy… Read more
![Free Beer Glass Greeting Card Template for Silhouette SD | Red-Handled Scissors](https://www.redhandledscissors.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Beer_Card_Silhouette_SD_Template.jpg)
Free Beer Glass Greeting Card Template for Silhouette SD
My friend Sammy is getting married. But, as she lives in Chicago and I live in Brooklynโand nobody has gotten around to inventing a teleportation… Read more