Hannah, the master crafter in charge of Made With Love By Hannah and writer of a very fun blog, knick knacks & ric rac, reconned two innocuous thrift store sweaters into these alpine confections of love using ribbon, rick rack, and fun buttons.
Start 2009 out with some colorful fun sweaters!
Project Estimate:
One of your old sweaters: FREE
Ribbon & Rick Rack, approx 5 yards: $5
Chain for button fastening: $5 (or try crocheting a chain with metallic thread!)
Buttons you have on hand: FREE
Total Cost: $5 and up, depending on what you have on hand
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Heather Mann is chief editor of Dollar Store Crafts, and specializes in transforming inexpensive materials into stylish and simple craft projects. She has appeared on the Martha Stewart Show, in Reader’s Digest and the New York Times. DSC has been recognized as named one of Babble.com’s Top 10 Best Overall Craft Blogs (2011 & 2012) and Apartment Therapy’s 10 Crafty Blogs We Love (2010). Her work has been viewed by millions on the cover of FamilyFun magazine and on top websites such as RealSimple, Huffington Post, ABCNews.com, and others.
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