1 SWEATER ~ 4 DIFFERENT GIFTS! GREAT FOR A THRIFTY CHRISTMAS!!

One sweater - 4 different projects!

I shared these ideas last winter and thought we could revisit for

those of you looking for a very thrifty gift idea for this Christmas!

I have lots of old wool sweaters that I don't wear anymore; these sweaters will be making lots of goodies.  

All of these projects are no sew or very minimal sewing!

*NOTE*

Not just any sweater is going to work for these projects.  

You need to use a wool sweater that is at least 70% wool.  

The higher the wool count is means the tighter the fabric will be when you "felt" your sweater.

PREPPING YOUR SWEATER:

• You have to "felt" your sweater before chopping it up.  
• Wash your wool sweater in the washer on the hottest water setting possible.  
• Add a few towels or jeans to the wash with the sweater to create more friction.
• The more friction the more your wool will tighten up (that is the felting process)
• After washing put the sweater in the dryer to fully dry
• Why felt?  
• The process of felting shrinks and tightens up the wool fibers turning your wool sweater into felt.
• Felt then can be cut and does not have to be sewn because the fibers are so tight they will not frey.
• This also will keep your sweater projects from stretching out.

Here are 4 fun easy projects to do with just one sweater!

I used the body of the sweater to make this cute purse for my daughter.  This bag turned out so cute and she loved having her name on it.
Click Here for instructions.






Just 3 1/2 inches off one sleeve made this cute reusable coffee cup sleeve.  You could use all the sleeve to make several of these for gifts.  I only made 2 (one from each sleeve) and used the rest for the next project.  
Click Here for instructions.

I have always wanted a pair of fingerless hand warmers.  I used the remaining sleeve to make a set.  These are so cute and yes very warm!  
Click Here for instructions.

If you are not into the fingerless hand warmers you could make 2 very cute wine bottle sleeves.  These would be so cute with a ribbon around the body of the bottle or maybe a button or initial.  
Click Here for instructions.













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FREE THANKSGIVING CRAFTS & RECIPE eBOOK!!

JUST IN TIME FOR THANKSGIVING!

Doing Thanksgiving crafts leading up to the feast is always a fun

way to teach your kids What Thanksgiving is about!

How about some FREE Inspiration!

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FREE HALLOWEEN CRAFT PROJECTS EBOOK!

Here is a great FREE eBook to get you in the Halloween Spirit!

Click Here to get your FREE Halloween Craft Project Book!

With 31 different projects, there is something for every age!

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IT'S BACK..... JOIN CRAFTSY!!

Love to Craft?

You are going to love Craftsy!

Craftsy is the Pinterest of Crafts!

It is a free community full of ideas, patterns free online classes & cheap supplies!

Whether you are a Scrapbooker, Quilter, Sewer or just need to get inspired

Craftsy has all skill levels covered!

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HAVE YOU JOINED CRAFTSY? IT IS THE PINTEREST OF CRAFTS!!

Love to Craft?

You are going to love Craftsy!

Craftsy is the Pinterest of Crafts!

It is a free community full of ideas, patterns free online classes & cheap supplies!

Whether you are a Scrapbooker, Quilter, Sewer or just need to get inspired

Craftsy has all skill levels covered!

Check it out!  

You won't be sorry!

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1 SWEATER - 4 HOMEMADE PROJECTS!!

One sweater - 4 different projects!

I'm still finding ways to put my old clothes to good use so I don't have 

another problem with my closet as I did here 

I have lots of old wool sweaters that I don't wear anymore; these sweaters will be making lots of goodies.  

All of these projects are no sew or very minimal sewing!

*NOTE*

Not just any sweater is going to work for these projects.  

You need to use a wool sweater that is at least 70% wool.  

The higher the wool count is means the tighter the fabric will be when you "felt" your sweater.

PREPPING YOUR SWEATER:

• You have to "felt" your sweater before chopping it up.  
• Wash your wool sweater in the washer on the hottest water setting possible.  
• Add a few towels or jeans to the wash with the sweater to create more friction.
• The more friction the more your wool will tighten up (that is the felting process)
• After washing put the sweater in the dryer to fully dry
• Why felt?  
• The process of felting shrinks and tightens up the wool fibers turning your wool sweater into felt.
• Felt then can be cut and does not have to be sewn because the fibers are so tight they will not frey.
• This also will keep your sweater projects from stretching out.

Here are 4 fun easy projects to do with just one sweater!

I used the body of the sweater to make this cute purse for my daughter.  This bag turned out so cute and she loved having her name on it.
Click Here for instructions.






Just 3 1/2 inches off one sleeve made this cute reusable coffee cup sleeve.  You could use all the sleeve to make several of these for gifts.  I only made 2 (one from each sleeve) and used the rest for the next project.  
Click Here for instructions.

I have always wanted a pair of fingerless hand warmers.  I used the remaining sleeve to make a set.  These are so cute and yes very warm!  
Click Here for instructions.

If you are not into the fingerless hand warmers you could make 2 very cute wine bottle sleeves.  These would be so cute with a ribbon around the body of the bottle or maybe a button or initial.  
Click Here for instructions.












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FOOTPRINT GHOST

I originally saw this idea at Free Kids Crafts. 

They did these cute little ghost on a shirt.

This is such a fun way to preserve your little ones as they continue to grow!

These Footprint Ghost are super easy to make, the kiddos love squishing their toes in the paint!


WHAT YOU NEED:

• White & Black Acrylic Paint (you will want fabric paint if you want to do a T-shirt)
• Black Construction Paper (any color will do)
• Your kiddo's happy feet

INSTRUCTIONS:

• set up near a sink so it is easy to clean off their painted feet when finished.
• Put enough white paint on a paper plate that your kids can coat the bottom of their feet.
• Gently press their painted feet onto the surface you wish to paint.
• Let the white paint fully dry
• Once the white paint is dry, let your kids make a ghost face on the heal of their foot print

Preserve for years to come! 

I plan to buy a cheap black frame so I can bring out her cute ghost feet every Halloween.

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