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Take Time To Create!

Be inspired by the library of Take-Home Tuesday videos to be creative today. From simple sewing projects, to painting to cooking, you'll find a little bit of everything in our Take-Home Tuesday videos. 

Even if you are an avid quilter, knitter or scrapbooker, there are times when we just need to have a little project to make that expresses our creativity. Maybe you have children visiting and you want to help them make something, or maybe you need a quick-and-easy project for a gift. Check out the vast array of projects below!

Be sure and jump on over to our Creative Community to share what you're making!
Take Home Tuesday going places!

Today's project kinda feels a little nostalgic....bringing back the decoupage!

We have been taking a look at all our chicks around the United States (even internationally) and it made me think -there is so many nice, fun, quick ideas to work maps into your creativity!  Make sure to check out this episode!

Coffee Wrap

Have you noticed the trend here on Take Home Tuesday?  We LOVE to help you use up some of your scraps - or atleast give you some ideas should you want to use some of your scraps!  Today we even use some scraps of batting to make these quick coffee wraps!  Great for a gift - to keep in your car - say THANKS A LATTE and give to someone special in your life! Go grab your free patterns and start creating!  You will have to  watch the entire video on tips and the step by step directions on how to make your cofffee wrap! Step by step pictures are also included on the coffee wrap page.  *download does not include directions*
Cuddle for Baby

Do you have some scrap cuddle?  Flannel?  Looking for a quick and simple baby gift?  THIS IS IT!  Today we talk about a few ways to use up some scraps (of course you can always purchase more fabric) in ways to make simple receiving blankets, burp cloths, etc. 

Make sure to check out our video and page with step by step instructions on how to make this project....and a few other ideas!
Sweet as Sugar!

Baby it's cold outside!!!!  Welcome to the Midwest in February - but don't let those below zero temps get you down!  It's time to treat your sweet self to a little sugar.  Make some for yourself, for your friend, for teachers, for shower gifts.....and the list could go on and on and on!  We would LOVE to hear from you!  Did you make some?  Who did you give it to?  Did you treat yourself!

 

Book Buddy

Have you ever 'misplaced' your reading glasses?  Or needed a pen handy as you do your homework or are reading a book?  This project is for you!!!!  In this episode, we make a simple project our of scraps. This FREE PATTERN is available on our website.  We can't wait to see what projects you make! 

Make sure to check out our video and page with step by step instructions on how to make this project....and a few other ideas!
SNOW DAY!!!!!!

Well - sometimes you just have to roll with the punches and take a little detour.  Today, we are doing just that!  Central Iowa, as much of the midwest, received a LOT of snow and so we decided to have some fun with the snow!  You won't want to miss this episode as we mix up some special drinks and treats with the snow.


 

Travelin' Totes

You simply have to check out this simple project.  Yes, it does involve sewing, but you have to trust us when we say it is not hard at all and it is super quick.  The end result is very functionable and has many uses.  Think graduation, ways to organize, give filled with treats, etc.  This FREE PATTERN is available on our website.  We can't wait to see what projects you make! 

Make sure to check out our video and page with step by step instructions on how to make this project....and a few other ideas!
YO-YO's

Today, we are showing you how to make fabric yo-yo's!  In this episode, we show a topper that Heidi's grandmother made using this technique, but also give you some quick and fun ideas of how you can use fabric yo-yo's!  We are turning the tables on you too - we would like to see how you use some of your fabric scraps to create something with fabric yo-yo's!  Make sure to share your pictures in our Hen & Chicks Creative Community on Facebook!


 

SCRAPPY CHRISTMAS BALLS

What can you create with some scraps and a styrofoam ball?  In this episode, Jami presents a couple ideas for you use scraps to create Christmas gifts or decorations....even get a jump start for next year!  

Make sure to check out our video and page with step by step instructions on how to make this project....and a few other ideas!

Santa's LONGJOHN MONEY HOLDER & CHRISTMAS MOUSE!

Anyone looking for a last minute, fun yet very simple, idea for Christmas?  Make sure to check out our Santa's LONGJOHN MONEY  HOLDER, our CHRISTMAS MOUSE, and a few other ideas in today's TAKE HOME TUESDAY!  


 

PEEP POCKETS

In this episode, we used an original design from Hen and Chicks Studio to create the PEEP POCKET.    Once Jami helps you use scraps to create this super cute, easy & functional project!  Great for our Feathered Friends to use to keep their pecking order card in, for student id's, for credit cards & gift cards.....and much more! 

Make sure to check out our video and page with step by step instructions on how to make this project....and a few other ideas!

NECK WRAP & SQUARE WARMER

Perfect to use just on sore muscles or for relaxing, in this episode Jami & Kelly use flannel and some rice to make warmer packs!

Microwave for 2 minutes and you will so enjoy the soothing warmth on a cold night!

Make sure to check it out - grab some scraps of fabric & have some fun.
*you can also add a few drops of essential oil to the rice*

 

 

CANDLE MATS

In this episode, we used a tutorial video from GE designs.  Jami accepted Heidi's challenge to see how many candle mats she could get out of just four fat quarters.  This is a super cute project that you can also use scraps for!  Thank you to Gudrun Erla for the use of her tutorial video.  (also, perfect for gift giving)

Make sure to check out our video and page with step by step instructions on how to make this project....and a few other ideas!







Tassel Garland

In this episode Jami & Lizzie use fat quarters and a strand of white Christmas lights to make a quick, easy & cute project!

Make sure to check it out - grab some scraps of fabric & have some fun.