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Book Review – Easy-to-Make Christmas and Holiday Lightcatchers

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Easy-to-Make Christmas and Holiday Lightcatchers

Now you can make beautiful stained glass ornaments for Christmas and other holidays — sun dazzlers to catch the light, delight the eyes, and add a decorative touch almost anywhere.
This new collection presents full-size templates for 66 lovely lightcatchers designed especially for Christmas and 11 other holidays and special occasions. You’ll find stars, trees, snowflakes, Santas, bells, and other ornaments ideal for decorating Christmas trees, windows, doorways, and any other place that could use a festive touch.
Artist/designer Ed. Sibbett, Jr., has included templates for shamrocks, hearts, turkeys, jack-o’-lanterns, birthday candles, and dozens of other motifs suitable for special celebrations. The templates are ready to cut out and use.

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Turn an Old Shirt into a Stylish Scrunchie: A Fun Upcycling Tutorial

Are you looking for a quick and easy sewing project that not only saves you money but also helps you recycle old clothes? In this tutorial from Adventures of a DIY Mom, you’ll learn how to make a scrunchie out of an old shirt, turning a piece of fabric you no longer wear into a fashionable and functional accessory!

The tutorial walks you through the entire process of transforming a worn-out shirt into a cute scrunchie that’s perfect for tying up your hair in style. Not only is it an excellent way to reuse fabric you would otherwise throw away, but it also gives you a unique, custom accessory that’s completely one-of-a-kind. Whether you’re using a shirt with a fun pattern or a plain old tee, this project is a fantastic way to add a personal touch to your wardrobe.

The instructions are simple, and even beginner sewists can follow along with ease. Plus, the scrunchie can be made in just a few steps, so it’s the perfect project when you need a quick, satisfying DIY fix.

If you’ve got an old shirt lying around, don’t throw it out! Check out the full tutorial here and get started on making your own trendy, upcycled scrunchie today!