Altered Shoe Boxes

The girls got new shoes and I ended up with the shoe boxes which were quite sturdy. So I decided to see what I could do with them.

At first, I just wrapped with wrapping paper but was not very happy with the results so I tried something else.

Much better! Now they are pretty sewing baskets. Very happy with this result! :)

Had a smaller box and made it into a tissue box holder. It turned out quite nice. :)

Happy Crafting Everyone and have a Wonderful Week ahead! :D

From Rack... to Sewing Basket! :D

Had a small, round metal rack from my old oven. At first, I tried to use it as a small shelf but it wasn't very good because of its spindly legs. I actually intended to throw it away but decided, at the last minute, to try something new. Here's what I did! :)

At first, I wanted a rustic kind of look (because of my favourite blue-grey yarn which I have lots of) but I changed my mind and covered it all up with fabric, lace and flowers. I also made a small scissor case and attached it to one corner (because I am forever losing my scissors!). Now I have a small, pretty and handy sewing basket!

Hope you will all have a very crafty and wonderful weekend ahead! :)

Handmade Biscornu Pincushions

Wanted to make biscornu pincushions for ages and have now finally finished!

All made from my load of fabric scraps and remnant materials. Got the inspiration and pattern instructions off Pinterest. Had a lot of fun making and decorating them.

 My basket load of biscornu pincushions!

Close up look

Wishing everyone a very happy and crafty week ahead. :)

Hangers

Had a bunch of wire hangers hanging around the dark cupboard for a long time. Bought them for hanging my daughters' clothes but they turned out too small.

Anyway, finally found some uses for them- Decorating! :D

Here are some of my designs:

Sadly, these prettified hangers are STILL too small for hanging clothes, so I made a hanging pocket (with one of them) for my youngest daughter.

Will probably make more such pockets with the other hangers.

Have a great weekend ahead! :)