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How to Create a Seamless Repeat in Photoshop

July 25, 2018

At some point in your life, you’ve probably spent five minutes doodling on a napkin or scrap piece of paper. But have you ever wondered what your doodle might look like as a repeating pattern? Spoonflower’s graphic designer, Alexis, is stopping by the blog to show you how easy it is to take your drawing off the paper and onto the screen to create a seamless repeat in Photoshop. Download your free trial and get started on your next fabric design!

Ace Lunchtime with DIY Kid’s Reusable Lunch Bags

July 23, 2018

Lunch bags have certainly come a long way from boring (and wasteful) paper or plastic. Your kid won’t want to rush out the door without this custom-made bag in Eco Canvas.

Ace Lunchtime with DIY Kid's Reusable Lunch Bags | Spoonflower Blog

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10 DIY Projects for a Handmade Halloween

July 22, 2018

Make no bones about it: we love Halloween. From spooky front door decorations to clever kids’ costumes and vintage-themed parties, there are so many ways to have fun with this holiday. We’ve rounded up 10 crafty projects to match up with your favorite designs. But buyer beware: you’ll find no shortage of ghosts and black cats lurking in our Marketplace.

Spooky DIY Hanging Fabric Witch Hats for Halloween

July 22, 2018

Spooking your neighbors (and their cat) just got easier with hanging witch hats made in Lightweight Cotton Twill. Using recycled cardboard, a free template and just one yard of fabric, craft this frightfully fun project to transform your front porch on Halloween.

Spooky DIY Hanging Fabric Witch Hats for Halloween | Spoonflower Blog

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Handmade Halloween: DIY Trick-Or-Treat Tote Bags

July 21, 2018

Remember when you were a kid on Halloween night, frantically running around your house looking for a pillowcase to collect your candy? Who else was guilty of stripping the pillowcase right from the pillow on their bed? This Halloween, help your little ghouls and goblins collect their candy in style with a DIY Trick-or-Treat Tote Bag in their favorite spooky design from the Marketplace. Using our upholstery-grade Eco Canvas, this tote will withstand the test of ~~time~~ candy. Check out the full video below, or scroll past to view the step-by-step tutorial

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5 DIY Kids’ Costumes to Make This Halloween

July 20, 2018

Instead of following the latest movie craze, give your kids a chance to win originality points (and maybe extra candy) on the trick-or-treating circuit with these five adorable cut-and-sew projects. From rainbows and unicorns, to friendly fish and a sweet treat, these clever kid’s costumes will make lasting lasting memories for everyone.

5 DIY Kid's Costumes to Make This Halloween | Spoonflower Blog

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DIY No-Sew Pumpkin Plushies for Halloween

July 19, 2018

A handmade Halloween wouldn’t be complete without the appearance of pumpkins! Decorate your stoop with festive fabric pumpkins made in Cypress Cotton Canvas, Eco Canvas or Petal Signature Cotton™. Make and stack a few in multiple sizes and designs for added effect. The best thing about this DIY project? Unlike real pumpkins, once the trick-or-treaters are gone, you can store these pumpkins in the attic for next year!

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DIY Halloween Bunting So Easy It’s Scary!

July 18, 2018

This Halloween, treat yourself to an easy DIY that can be completed in under 30 minutes, which means more time for working on handmade costumes for the little ones. With a little help from the Fill-a-Yard™ 9″ Square Cheater Quilt in Fleece, this DIY bunting requires very basic sewing but is still full of festive, Halloween flare. Download your free template and get started today!

DIY Halloween Bunting So Easy It's Scary! | Spoonflower Blog

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Handmade Halloween: A Kid’s Costume for a Budding Artist

July 16, 2018

Is your little one a Picasso in the making? Celebrate their love for art this Halloween with a DIY project that requires just one yard of fabric! The only scary thing about this costume is how little space you’ll have left on your phone when you’re done capturing your budding artist in this soft Minky look. Follow along as Samarra Khaja, aka sammyk in the Marketplace, shows you how to recreate this one-yard wonder.

Handmade Halloween: A DIY Fish Costume That Won’t Flop | Free Pattern

July 13, 2018

There’s nothing fishy about making your kid’s Halloween costume, especially when it incorporates all of your favorite DIY elements like hot glue, felt, foam and of course, custom fabric! Sara Walk of Tell Love and Party is swimming over to the blog to share a costume that will shine amongst a sea of classroom costumes. Taking center stage for this friendly fish is our go-to fabric for costumes, Satin. Level-up your handmade Halloween game with Sara’s step-by-step tutorial and get a head start with our free PDF fish costume pattern.

Handmade Halloween: A DIY Fish Costume That Won't Flop | Spoonflower Blog

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