Tuesday, October 27, 2015

Make Something Today! Fall Flannel Fun

"Make Something Today" idea sheets are full of curated craft projects made with items you can find at your local Goodwill store. Right now we are featuring projects made with flannel and plaid shirts. We have stocked our shelves so you can get started right away.

           
Allegan Goodwill Store
Simply cut of the cuff of a flannel shirt to make these coffee sleeves.
Details at thriftdee.com
                 
Lots of pictures at theartofdoingstuff.com to help you make  your own lumberjack bag.
                   
One shirt would yield several of this flannel hearts to decorate your home or as present toppers this Christmas. See how they are made at betterbudgeting.org
Follow along with Vivienne at thevspotblog.com and make this cute flannel pumpkin.
                           
The flannel shirt to pillow is a favorite and robin-happyathome.blogspot.com
lays it out in seven easy steps. 





Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Sweater Weather Crafts

Is there anyplace better to be in October than in Southwestern Michigan? The weather, the leaves, the fresh air! A team member here said he loves this time of year because he can wear shorts and a sweatshirt at the same time! Love it! 

And of course it is sweater weather. Sweaters are our featured item in our "Make Something Today" projects. Look for the Make Something Today idea sheet and one of a kind sweaters at your local Southwestern Michigan Goodwill Store. 
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We "heart" these kittens! Find out more at byyourhands.blogspot.com
                       

No instructions can be found for these cozy star ornaments, but they look pretty simple to sew. 
                      
Start this project with the cuff of an old sweater. Find the tutorial at cfabbridesigns.com


brassyapple.com has great images and details to create these warm sweater pillows.
                 
You can quickly stitch up this sweater pumpkin before Halloween - it is so easy.
Follow smallfryandco.blogspot.com for the tutorial. 
           

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Happy Fall and Happy Treasure Hunting!