Thursday, November 12, 2026

Mini Desk Calendars ~ 2027








    

 

  Put my Cricut machine to work to create these 2027 mini  desk calendars. Print and cut projects available with a Cricut Access trial subscription. Used sturdy 110lb/300gsm white and cream cardstock by Recollections. The 5 inch mini wood easels are just the right size!

Saturday, November 7, 2026

Fabric Covered Mini Notebooks

This was a simple project covering mini composition notebooks with fabric using Heat 'n Bond ULTRA HOLD. A double-sided iron on heat activated adhesion that is permanent. No sewing, no messy glues! Works within seconds! I bought it to make book cloth but saw someone ironing it directly onto fabric then directly onto composition notebooks. I loved the idea!

Placed my Teflon sheet between the cover and pages when I ironed. Didn't want any adhesive sticking to my ironing mat or book pages.

It's a no steam application, quick with great results!

Check out CameliaCraftsDesigns where she demonstrates making a fabric cover for a Junk Journal using Heat 'n Bond

Watch DAS Bookbinding and see how he uses Heat 'n Bond to make bookcloth.

Friday, November 6, 2026

Lined Zippy Pouch

Sewed this simple lined zippy pouch using 10 inch pre-cut layer cake squares of linen blend fabric.

It measures 7 x 8.5 inches. In this photo it conveniently holds a 4 x 6 inch refillable leather ring bound notebook. Would also comfortably fit a mini sketch pad and pens, your phone, small paperback or even your cards and keys. 

You can check out my post on May 7, 2023 for information on how I sewed this simple zippy pouch.

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Beautiful Colors


 

Tilda Fabrics Snap Pouches

I used Tilda cotton fabrics for both the outer part of the pouches and the lining. The finished size of these pouches is 5 x 5.5 inches.

I came across a simple technique on how to sew these flex frame/snap pouches on the‘upacoHM’ YouTube channel. I was inspired to make these pouches after seeing her demonstrate a simple way to sew these little bags. I adjusted my measurements to accommodate the larger metal flex bands that I had that measured 4.72 inches (approx. 12cm).

Mini Desk Calendars ~ 2027

         Put my Cricut machine to work to create these 2027 mini  desk calendars. Print and cut projects available with a Cricut Access tria...