Denim Gift Pockets
This craft makes a great pocket to hold a small gift like a brand new cell phone or a gift card or create them as ornaments for the tree. You will enjoy making and decorating these lovely pockets. Take a look at the photo! I am sure you will be impressed. The soft dark denim is the perfect complement to a green tree. These inexpensive Christmas ornaments will be lifelong treasures!
http://www.wrights.com/wrights/class/kidscrafts/denimpocket/denimpocket.htm
Beautiful Denim Rose
Wow! This beautiful denim rose has a variety of uses! You can decorate a Christmas tree, decorate a hat or a pair of jeans or a denim purse. You can even use it to create a custom decoration for a Christmas present. The instructions for creating this gorgeous denim rose are here:
http://www.craftbits.com/viewProject.do?projectID=1341
Denim Pocket Purses - the Perfect gift for Tweens!
These denim purses are very cute and teen friendly. The tween in your life will love this stylish denim pocket purse and they may enjoy making them with you. You can either use the pockets from outgrown denim jeans or you can buy new fabric of all varieties and colors from Inweave fabric. Inweave has lots of different colors that would be perfect for this project.
http://www.allfreecrafts.com/recycling-crafts/denim-pockets.shtml
Jazzy Jeans - Jazz up your Denim Jeans
Tweens will love this craft too! You can create a pair of jeans and purse to match! Talk about stylish! Check out this great denim fabric activity here:
http://jas.familyfun.go.com/arts-and-crafts?page=CraftDisplay&craftid=11498
Denim Vests
What a wonderful project for any creative mind! These denim vests can be decorated with all types of fabric, lace, gems and accessories. Instructions are below and enjoy creating your denim vest!
http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/cl_vests/article/0,2025,DIY_13738_2268285,00.html
Denim Can be Used to Decorate a Sweatshirt
Denim can be used to decorate a sweatshirt too! Remember there are all types of denim. You will want to take a look at an online discount fabric store to see the colors and varieties denim can come in. You are not limited to blue denim...there are also other colors of denim like burgundy denim and brown denim!
http://familycrafts.about.com/cs/wearables/l/bldenimswshirt.htm
DIY - Sew Your Own Custom Made Denim Jeans
Here are some online instructions if you want to make your own pair of jeans!
http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Your-Own-Jeans
After using the craft projects ideas above, you can create your own custom denim outfit out of any type or color of denim fabric material you prefer! Happy Sewing!
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