Playing With Scissors

Have you noticed that, like pens and pencils, scissors have a habit of disappearing just when you need them in a hurry? Like when you finally get the string around all four sides of a package and are gripping the ends in your teeth? Here's a quick and easy solution...

All you need is a potholder (I bought these at the Christmas Tree Shop for $.99 each), a vintage button, a needle and thread, and, of course, the elusive scissors.

Fold the potholder, stitch up the bottom and side, add the button, and you're done. The loop on the potholder is perfect for hanging the scissors right where you can see them. Perfect for kitchen sheers or sewing scissors in the craft room.

I couldn't decide which way I liked these better so I'm showing you both...one with the pointed end tucked in and the other with it left in a point.

I'm making these in red and white to use as little Valentine gifts...you could use any color potholder that strikes your fancy, as long as it's square.

Vintage ones would be fun...

photo from The DIY Spot

They could also be filled with crochet hooks, knitting needles, reading glasses, small kitchen utensils,or pens and pencils to hang by the phone. For Valentine's Day, I was thinking about lining one with a paper doily and filling it with candy for a neighbor.  A simple shipping tag could be attached to the loop and stamped with a Valentine greeting...or check out all the free printable ones listed here.

Now it's back up to the craft room for me...still reorganizing and finishing up a few projects...assuming I can find the scissors!

This post is linked to:

Nifty Thrifty Tuesdays at Coastal Charm

Show Off Your Cottage Monday at The House In the Roses

Tutorials & Tips Link Party at Home Stories A to Z
Transformation Thursdays at The Shabby Creek Cottage
Sat Nite Special at Funky Junk Interiors