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Faux Tag Spread

In a previous Cocoa Daisy project, I created a tag using the October Glow Creative Ki t paper to serve as a bookmark. I loved the idea so much that I decided to use it as a template throughout the spread. By tracing around it and then shading in the edges, I was able to mimic the look of layered paper and give my pages extra depth without the bulk. It creates a dimensional effect that makes the tags look like they’re tucked right into my notebook. To keep that “layered paper” look going, I added strips of washi tape from the Planner Kit to the top and bottom of each 'tag'  Washi is one of my favorite ways to bring in more texture without overwhelming the page. It frames the sections nicely and it also helps divide my to-dos from my daily schedule. On the left-hand side I used a Top 3 box to focus my priorities, then scattered in task lists, appointments, and reminders for the rest of the day. I also I divided my tasks into AM and PM lists I do this quite often because it makes...

Sewing Lessons

I had the great pleasure of teaching some Project Runway wannabees this summer for some private sewing lessons.  It was fun to see their creativity and help them turn their ideas into reality.

We started off learning to make pajama pants from a pattern.  I think it's a necessity to learn to read a pattern and learn how to do it correctly before venturing out on your own. How are you going to know how construction works otherwise?!!


Here they are pinning and cutting.
Boring but necessary!



Adding accents like pockets and ruffles make a pattern personalized.



We then moved on to t-shirts.  I showed them how to make flowers, pleats and ruffles to make theirs like the high end stores which cost around twenty bucks.
Twenty bucks for one t-shirt?!?!
They could afford private sewing lessons so I guess they aren't hurting.


Using those utilitarian stitches on your machine in a contrasting thread make this ribbon/seam binding combo look special. Try it!

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