Sometimes, when your kids come home from school, they ask you the question you’ve been dreading: “Mom, can my friends sleep over?” Don’t get me wrong—we know you love your kids and don’t mind their friends over for a fun slumber party. However, it’s already difficult entertaining just your youngsters. How can you be expected to take on a few more?
Well, look no further! With Cool Maker, it is easier than ever to host the best sleepover imaginable. The little ones will have the time of their lives making cute crafts such as Flower Hair Clip Extensions and Easy Bow Pillows. Best of all, they can do it all themselves with the Cool Maker KumiKreator Bead & Braider and Cool Maker Stitch ‘N Style Fashion Studio. There is nothing better than empowering your little ones and helping them express themselves. You’d be the ultimate host without even breaking a sweat!
So, the next time your kids ask the awaited question, you can confidently smile and exclaim, “Of course!”
Scented Eye Mask
Materials:
– Cool Maker Stitch ‘N Style Fashion Studio
– Cool Maker Stitch ‘N Style Fashion Refill (eye mask pattern)
– Uncooked rice
– Dried lavender
– Elastic piece
Directions:
- Mix rice & dried lavender in a bowl and set aside.
- Carefully cut out the eye mask pattern from the Cool Maker Stitch ‘N Style Fashion Refill.
- Place two pieces on top of each other & sew with your Cool Maker Stitch ‘N Style Fashion Studio, but leave a small hole for filling.
- Fill the eye mask with rice and lavender mixture. Sew to seal the mask.
- Attach elastic 14” in length to mask to complete your eye mask.
- Enjoy your cute scented eye mask that can be microwaved for warmth!
Glam Tote
Materials:
– Cool Maker Stitch ‘N Style Fashion Studio & accessories
– Cool Maker Stitch ‘N Style Fashion Refill (tote pattern, water transfer prints)
Directions:
- Carefully cut out tote pattern fabric from Cool Maker Stitch ‘N Style Fashion Refill.
- Fold & sew along dotted lines using the Cool Maker Stitch ‘N Style Fashion Studio.
- Flip fabric inside out to hide seams.
- Once the tote is finished, apply water transfer prints as desired.
- Wet sponge (included with Cool Maker Stitch ‘N Style Fashion Studio) and firmly press down on water prints to permanently adhere to the tote. Set aside to fully dry.
- Fill up with your favorite Cool Maker accessories & enjoy them on the go!
Backpack
Materials:
– Cool Maker Stitch ‘N Style Fashion Studio & accessories
– Unicorn patch pattern
– Jean jacket
– Safety pin
Directions:
- Carefully cut out the two pieces of patch pattern fabric.
- Place pieces on top of each other with the unicorn print inside.
- Sew along the dotted lines using your Cool Maker Stitch ‘N Style Fashion Studio. Leave a small gap for stuffing.
- Turn the patch inside out to reveal the unicorn print & hide the seams.
- Fill up the patch with scrap fabric, then glue or sew the remaining gap to finish your patch.
- Secure your puff patch to a jean jacket with a safety pin & show off your new accessory!
Flower Hair Clip Extension
Materials:
– Cool Maker KumiKreator Bead & Braider
– Colored metal hair clip
– Plastic gems
– Parchment paper
Directions:
- Place plastic gems in a flower formation on parchment paper.
- Heat gems to melt and then let cool.
- Glue on a metal clip and set aside.
- Place thread for desired pattern inside the Cool Maker KumiKreator Bead & Braider.
- Crank Cool Maker KumiKreator Bead & Braider to desired length of extension & tie off. Remove from the Cool Maker.
- Attach hair extension to hair clip & place in your hair for the cutest accessory!
Friendship Choker Necklace
Materials:
– Cool Maker KumiKreator Bead & Braider
– Scissors
Directions:
- Place thread for desired pattern inside the Cool Maker KumiKreator Bead & Braider.
- Crank Cool Maker KumiKreator Bead & Braider to desired length of necklace & tie off. Remove from the Cool Maker.
- Slide on charm of your choice & finish ends off with necklace clasps both included with your braider kit.
Backpack Lanyard
Materials:
– Cool Maker KumiKreator Bead & Braider
– Assorted charms
– Lanyard clasp
– Scissors
– Backpack
Directions:
- Place thread for desired pattern inside the Cool Maker KumiKreator Bead & Braider.
- Crank Cool Maker KumiKreator Bead & Braider to desired length of lanyard & tie off. Remove from the Cool Maker.
- Decorate your lanyard with charms as desired.
- Tie lanyard clasp onto one end & attach to your backpack!
Simple Scrunchie
Materials:
– Cool Maker Stitch ‘N Style Fashion Studio
– Cool Maker Scrunchie pattern
– Old white t-shirt
– Scissors
– Fresh okra
– Hot pink inkpad
Directions:
- Cut off ¾ inch of okra. Press okra into an ink pad and stamp the t-shirt with adorable flower pattern all over. Let it dry.
- Lay scrunchie pattern over t-shirt and cut out printed pattern to match.
- Fold over the short edge of the t-shirt pattern and sew with the Cool Maker Stitch ‘N Style Fashion Studio.
- Fold fabric lengthwise in half and sew open edge with the Cool Maker Stitch ‘N Style Fashion Studio.
- Using a pencil to make it easier, flip fabric inside out to hide the seam.
- Insert elastic & tie off to create a scrunched circle.
- Sew or glue ends to connect, and you have an adorable scrunchie in no time!
Easy Bow Pillow
Materials:
– Cool Maker Stitch ‘N Style Fashion Studio
– Hot pink flannel fabric
– Light purple flannel fabric
– Scissors
– 12” by 12” pillow insert
Directions:
- Refer to the pattern below to cut fabric to size. Don’t forget to cut the slits for layer 2 & 3 for the “bow” ties later on!
- Carefully layer fabric in order. Make sure the slits on layer 2 & 3 face inward, as well as the folded side of layers 4 & 5 face inward.
- Sew all four edges of the square layered fabric using the Cool Maker Stitch ‘N Style Fashion Studio.
- Flip fabric inside out to hide the seams.
- Insert pillow to form the shape.
- Last, neatly tie the bows on the front to create your adorable bow pillow!
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