Beaded scissor fobs diy

Today is a special day because we are going to learn how to make a quick and pretty scissors fob! Get on board :) The birth of this cute little pansy was totally unexpected and not even planned. I just found out a couple of days ago that there is a scissors fob' day on August 21-st so I wanted to participate in the flashmob even though I've never really made these charms before. Usually, scissor fobs represent square pillows which you can also use for needles. But since my head is full of…

Welcome to the beaded scissor fob tutorial! I am posting this a bit early, because I know that there are many readers who are in much earlier time zones, and I want to make sure that these instruc…

How to make beaded scissor charms! When I posted this photo on Facebook of Lorena, Joy and I making beaded scissor charms for our Stampin' UP! Scissors, I had lots of requests for a tutorial.. so I decided a video...

Step 1: You need some type of string, wire, thread etc. to use. I chose the nylon beading thread. You need to measure the length of the scissors with the thread and then pull out double that amount and cut it off. The thread needs to be twice as long as the length of the scissors. Step 2: I liked the idea of a cap on the fob to put over the end of my scissors. You don't have to do this. This is a knitting needle cap, used to put on the end of a knitting needle. They come in different sizes…

This time last year I had a blog giveaway with my first try at making a beaded scissors fob. I was going to make another for myself last ye...

These beaded scissors fobs are very easy to make. I decided to try some new idea with the new I top 2.0 tool. (The tool comes with small and medium size button, the large and extra large are to be purchased separately). It allows a bigger button and I picked 2 easy items to stitch one over one and finished them as beaded scissors fobs. The best beading needles are definitely Bohin ones, the needle eyes are bigger to see and thread. The best part of this tool is for you to see and center the…

This tutorial is the next in my list of the many ways you can finish a scissor fob. The whip-stitched edge is one of the most versatile ways to attach two stitched pieces of fabric together, and is the perfect stitch for finishing scissor fobs. The next tutorial will include a beaded edge and tassel…

Sajou free alphabetStitched with Glisson Gloss SilkFinished as beaded scissors fobStitched by Anita D

Learn simple beading techniques to make a scissor fob.