Tutorial: Shibori style denim heart pencil pouch

Valentine crafts don’t all have to be pink and red and white. Vicky Myers shares a tutorial for making these beautiful denim heart pencil cases. The denim heart appliques are dyed with a shibori style technique. The hearts make this also a cute gift to give for Valentine’s Day, but the denim and indigo palette make it stylish to use all year.

Click the link below for her tutorial:

Shibori Trend – DIY Denim Heart Pencil Case, by Vicky Myers Creations

[photo from Vicky Myers Creations]

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