hamptons hooded beach towel

Jaime and Jacinda over at Prudent Baby created the perfect child's hooded beach towel for summer. the fabric is really what makes it. its so summery! 

check it out here...

Hamptons Hooded Beach Towel Tutorial

ruffled duvet cover

i'm so tempted to make this, even though we already have a duvet cover we paid out the wazoo for. who knew two pieces of fabric sewn together cost so much? which makes this tutorial even better. quite the money saver!

hop on over to kiki creates to see this super shabby chic ruffled duvet cover tutorial. 

{here's the link that shows you specifically how to make those fabulous ruffles}

the knotted headband

i loved to crochet, but sometimes it can take days, even weeks before you have a finished project. which is why i LOVE this headband because i get to put my super cool crochet skills to use, and get a cute headband in only 30 minutes. 

i'll take it!

check it out at seriously you made that?

bonjour!

hello world!

and welcome to the first official blog post of runs with scissors.

i started this blog because i wanted a place where i could keep all the amazing tutorials that i am always finding and also be able to share them with all of you.

so far, there are over 200 tutorials that you can access. take a look around, and i promise you'll find something you just can't live without!

to kick off the site, i thought i'd feature a couple of my favorite tutorials. here we go...


i just about died when i saw this wreath. isn't it just beautiful? i couldn't believe my eyes when it said that it was made out of butcher paper. it pretty much sums up what i picture when i think of spring. its gorgeous!

butcher paper spring wreath

{courtesy of alisa burke}

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mealtime with kids can be quite the messy experience. especially if they refuse to keep their bib on and keep pulling it off. i may or may not be referring to a certain child of mine! but problem solved with this tutorial. the bapron {bib/apron. get it?}, hooks under and over the arms so the little rascal can't take it off. genius i tell you, genus!

bapron

 {courtesy of craftiness is not optional}

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i can't wait till i can find the time to make this floor cushion. its a land of nod knock off and beyond adorable. a great addition to any living area or bedroom even.

floor cushion

{courtesy of living with punks}

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don't you just want to snuggle up with one of these whale softies? i know i do! my girls would love these!

whale softies 
{courtesy of craftiness is not optional}

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and last but not least, one of the sweetest headbands i've ever seen. what is it about a simple bow that just makes your heart melt? the tutorial comes in adult or child sizes!

the "lauren" headband

{courtesy of ruffles and stuff}

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like what you see? i hope so... and i hope you'll keep coming back to see more. but until then, do me a favor and go get crafty!

{ feel free to grab my button on the right or link to the site ;) }

flowers

fabric flowers
{courtesy of elle kate}

paper iris

{courtesy of amy butler design}

frayed flower

{courtesy of maize hutton}

crepe paper flower

{courtesy of how about orange}

zipper brooch

{courtesy of craftsylish}

felt flower accents

{courtesy of sew hip mama}

ribbon rose

{courtesy of girly things}

crochet flowers and leaves

{courtesy of attic 24}

crochet flower video

{courtesy of little birdie secrets}

fabric flowers

{courtesy of green... its the new blue}

bags

wallet-to-tote
{courtesy of sew mama sew}

mini tote
{courtesy of hollabee}

pleated tote
{courtesy of thimble}

organizing tote basket
{courtesy of 2 little hooligans}

diaper bag with divider
{courtesy of warehouse fabrics inc.}

blossom handbag/shoulder bag
{courtesy of sew mama sew}

linen drawstring giftbag
{courtesy of a little red ribbon}

monogrammed stenciled canvas bag
{courtesy of tidy mom}

very pretty japanese handbag
{courtesy of the purl bee}

'for pleats sake' bag
{courtesy of u-handbag}

the un-paper bag
{courtesy of the purl bee}

the twenty minute tote
{courtesy of the purl bee}

molly's little purses
{courtesy of the purl bee}

music bag
{courtesy of the purl bee}

monk's bag
{courtesy of the purl bee}

wedding clutch
{courtesy of the purl bee}

easy drawstring bag
{courtesy of the purl bee}

braided handle canvas tote
{courtesy of the purl bee}

reversible tote bag
{courtesy of craftiness is not optional}

craft tips

make fabric prints with tape
{courtesy of how about orange}

how to stiffen fabric
{courtesy of how about orange}

quilter's knot how-to
{courtesy of the purl bee}

knot know-how
{courtesy of the purl bee}

sewing on a button
{courtesy of the purl bee}

invisible zipper
{courtesy of craftiness is not optional}

drawstring waist
{courtesy of craftiness is not optional

adding a pleated neckline

{courtesy of craftiness is not optional}