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Home » Scrappy Xmas Decorations

Scrappy Xmas Decorations

November 18, 2014 by Nanny 7 Comments

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I was looking through my Xmas scraps today and thinking “What can I do with this?” 

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 Answer:  Make some Scrappy Xmas Decorations!

What you need:

Some Xmas scraps with small pictures – these ones vary in size
Some fabric scraps to use as backing – think about using Xmas fabric if you will see it
Some scraps of Vilene or wadding
Imagination!

Let’s sew!

1. Cut out your pictures – if you have borders like mine it is easy – you could use a rule and rotary cutter if you preferred.

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I had enough to get 2 of each and you can see that I rough cut them only.

2. Cut Vilene and backing for each one – once again – rough cut.

3.  Press the Vilene to the back of the front picture.

 4. I needed something to make some loops and I found this cord. I decided to unwind the beaded strand to use as loops.

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5.  I cut my loops to 2.5″
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6. With all layers facing the way you want them to finish ie front, wadding, backing, use pinking shears to cut along the top. I have skewed mine a little so you can see.  Then fold a loop in half and place between the wadding and the backing.

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7. Sew around the picture about 1/4″ from the edge.  I have used white to show you on the back.

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9.  There you have it!  Continue with your other pictures.  These can be tree decorations or you might like to make a mini garland. I threaded them onto the rest of the cord.

 

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 How cute is that?  I love it!  Look through your scraps and see what you can make.  I would love to see a photo!


Until next time
Nanny xx

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Filed Under: SEWING/QUILTING, SIMPLE PROJECTS, TUTORIALS Tagged With: Scrappy garland, Xmas Decorations, Xmas Sewing

Comments

  1. Little House on the Hill says

    November 19, 2014 at 1:33 am

    Thank you for sharing they look great
    Cheers Pauline

    Reply
    • Nanny@nannynotes2u says

      November 20, 2014 at 8:22 am

      Thanks Pauline! They were fun to do and will look lovely hanging on my Grandmother’s old dresser!
      http://nannynotes2u.blogspot.com.au/2013/06/my-grandmas-dresser.html

      Reply
  2. clares craftroom says

    November 25, 2014 at 8:19 pm

    These are so good! Thanks for linking up x

    Reply
  3. Nanny@nannynotes2u says

    November 28, 2014 at 9:01 am

    Thanks Clare – simple and sweet! 🙂

    Reply
  4. Pam @Threading My Way says

    December 6, 2014 at 9:17 am

    Super cute, Margie and so easy to do. A very creative idea!!!

    Reply
    • Pam @Threading My Way says

      December 6, 2014 at 11:11 pm

      Featured today, Margie…

      Reply
    • Nanny@nannynotes2u says

      December 8, 2014 at 5:30 am

      Thanks Pam! :

      Reply

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