68. Leaf Notions

MATERIALS:

Rubber leaf stamps (4 to 6 inches)
White-ink stamp pad
Felt
Muslin
Iron
Fabric scissors
Fabric glue
Small funnel
Craft sand

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Stamp white-ink leaf images onto colored felt: Make three images for a needle book; two images for a scissors holder or a pincushion. To set ink, cover felt with muslin and iron on medium setting. Let dry, then cut out shapes.
   

   

   
   
   
2. For needle book “stem,” cut a 3-by-1/4-inch felt strip. Glue to the base of one leaf. Glue second leaf to the first at the base; repeat with third leaf. For scissors holder, glue two leaves together along edges, leaving an opening at stem end. For the pincushion, glue leaves together, leaving a small opening; let dry. Using the funnel, pour sand into opening until pouch is almost full; close opening with more glue.
   

   

   
   
   

Source: Martha Stewart

8. No Sew Sachets

Even kids who don't sew can help fashion a bunch of these fragrant, colorful sachets. It's a great way to use up all your fabric remnants.

MATERIALS:

Fabric scraps
Fabric glue
Potpourri, such as lavender flowers or balsam fir needles

INSTRUCTIONS

1. For each sachet, place 2 matching 5-inch fabric squares back-to-back and glue the edges together on 3 sides. Spread the glue close to the edges to prevent fraying.
   
   
2. Once the glue is dry, fill the sachet with about 1/2 cup of potpourri. Then glue together the open edges and again let the glue dry.
   
   
3. Arrange the finished sachets in multicolored stacks and tie them together with a festive ribbon or yarn.

from FamilyFun.com