How to make an ITH Snaptab (Key Fob- Key Ring)

Hey gang! Tonight we shot a live video in our Facebook group.  If you are a member you can re-watch it HERE.  If not scroll down to our YouTube link to the video.  We discussed how to make an in the hoop (ITH) snaptab.  Also known as key chain or key fob.  In the hoop items are super popular and sell very well at craft shows and are just super rad gifts!!!

Tonight we ran two designs.  First up we ran the Seashell snaptab.  A simple design and versatile for the summer. 

Our second design was one of our very popular filled mermaid snaptab.  A touch different then the first, but just as simple to make. 

Here is a list of supplies you will need.  I encourage you to watch the video and get started! Some of these links are affiliate links.  Affiliate links help me earn money when you use them to purchase supplies. The money from these purchases help keep my business going.

• Tearaway Stabilizer by the roll OR by the sheets
• Cutaway Stabilizer
• My favorite vinyl cutting scissors
• Crop-a-dile (for the hole punching)
• Kamsnap starter set
• Kamsnap table press (directly from Kamsnap)
• Lobster rings
• D Rings
• Clear Vinyl 12 gauge from Punkbroidery.
• Rainbow Vinyl, Gold Vinyl &  Caramel Glitter Vinyl both from Punkbroidery
• My favorite thread is Gunold from Wawak
• Sequins 

Parker on the Porch Supply List

Good morning friends. It has been about a minute since I've posted on my blog.  I am dusting it of to share tutorials and handy links to my shop Parker on the Porch. So for today I am going to go over my supply list with links.  Most of these are affiliate links.  Affiliate links help me earn money when you use them to purchase supplies. The money from these purchases help keep my business going.

I recommend software for everyone.  It will help you place names, customize your items and see the stitch outs before you sew.  I suggest Embrilliance Essentials.  It's a great program that will grow with you!

I shop vinyl almost exclusively from My Punkbroidery.  Amy is great, please check out her website! 

I will also use I am not a Geek supplies to pre- order vinyl.  Check out Katie's Facebook group. 

I use Kamsnaps for all my snaptabs, cord keepers and ITH projects.  You can buy directly from KamSnap.  I highly recommend using a table press for your snaps.  Especially if you will be selling the items you make.  Size 20 snaps are the standard. 

Amazon also has a good selection of starter kits with a hand press.  You can find some HERE. 

I get my zippers from Zipit on etsy.  She is great and FAST to ship!  Use code: PARKERONTHEPORCH and save 10% everytime!

I tend to pre-order most of my folder over elastic for planner bands, hair ties etc.  I order from Nicole at Little Stinkers on Facebook. 

I have 2 machines I use.  The Janome 400E and the Brother PE770.  Both fantastic Machines.  The 770 is great for beginners and the 400E is a good next step! 

I buy a lot of my general supplies straight from Amazon.  Here are several that I get the most questions about.

• Lobster Clasps for Snaptabs

• D- Rings for Snaptabs

• Vinyl Scissors by Fiskars

• Applique Scissors by Westcott

If you have any questions for feel the list needs some additions let me know! I will gladly update my post. Join us on Facebook for videos and chitter chatter. 
www.facebook.com/groups/parkerontheporch

You can find my designs at www.parkerontheporch.com

Make it Monday with Maya Road & Art Gallery

Good morning friends.  Turns out this mobile blogging is going to be fabulous.  I'm stopping by to share when you a project I made for Maya Road using Art Gallery fabrics. I used Hello Bear fabric,  Bethany Lane buttons and Maya Road trim.  The pattern top is by Peekaboo Pattern shop ( the Hopscotch ) and the diaper covert patten is by Puperita. Once I figure out how to link mobile that will be fab lol 

I've been ridiculous. Honestly. Catching up with Bella Blvd.

I believe this is the longest I've gone without posting. Truth is I rarely sit down at a pc anymore.  I'm not sure why it never dawned on me to download the mobile app till now but...dundunnnn.

So I'll spam you with my last two Bella Blvd and Riley Blake sewing projects.  The first is the Allie Oop dress by Brownie Goose and the second is a free pattern ala pinterest for a diaper organizer turned Halloween candy bucket.  Full posts and links on the Bella Blog.

Back to School with POP!

Hey Gang! dropping by to update the shop with a back to school sale on some new offerings! I just posted several different options for back pack tags, zipper pulls and lunch box tags.  They are all on sale now through 8/21 please enter your thread choice, name and the date school starts at checkout.  Check them out HERE.

Make it Monday with SnapShots

Today we are switching things up, and instead of featuring projects using our paper collections, we are sharing projects created with our fabric collections!

Summer Outfit, by Jen Chesnick. 

Hi gang, Jen Chesnick back again with another TOO CUTE summer outfit. TheToo Cute Ruche Shorts by Coles Creations needs to be a summer staple in your kiddos closet. She also has a teen/adult version too. 

From start to finish they take about an hour to create. Once you have made your first pair you will be off and running. The pattern is also affordable! More moola for fabric am I right?

The top is the Fly Girl top by Little Lizard King. I had a bit of a struggle putting this pattern together, but in the end I love the finished project. The pair go well together and compliment Snapshots so well. Both use a limited amount of fabric so you can stretch your stash. 

Supplies:  
Bella Blvd Snapshots fabric by Riley Blake Designs, ribbon, bias tape, elastic (2 sizes), sewing machine, notions 

Make it Monday- With Maya Road!

Hi Gang! I've been quite the blog slacker.  It's Summer I am sorry ;)  I am stopping in to share two projects made for Maya Road.  Both sewing projects!  Details below.  

Sewing with Wood Buttons

Hi Roadies! Jen Chesnick here today with my first post since re-joining the Maya Road team.  This time around you are going to see a lot of sewing projects from me using buttons, trims and other goodies.  Today I have a dress featuring thelarge Handmade with Love wood buttons. 

The dress pattern is by Simple Life Pattern Co.  It's called the Rayann and is made with no closures.  Meaning no zipper or working buttons on the back.  On the front however there is a band for placement of snaps or buttons.  

I used snaps for my band to cinch in the waist then sewed the buttons on over the snaps! The great thing about doing this is my daughter can snap her dress up herself AND I didn't have to sew any button holes.  Hooray!

Too Cute Ruche Shorts and Candy Dot Trim

Hi Roadies! Jen back again with another sewing project featuring Candy Dots Bias Tape  in Punch.  I picked up this short and top pattern combo last month for a steal!  The shorts are called Too Cute Ruche Shorts by Cole's Creations and are so quick and easy.  Truly a great beginner pattern and a good way to use some of that pretty trim you've been hoarding.

The top pattern is also by Cole's Creation and is called the Too Cute Bias Tank.  I used Laguna knit by Robert Kaufman and used the same  trim for the bindings.  This tank is a great canvas for applique designs or heat transfer material.  

and one last photo of the three year old "Modeling" :)  Hope you enjoyed!

Gone to the Beach with Fancy Pants

Hey Gang!  Have you grabbed the new Fancy Pants line Summer Sun?  I really love a great summer line and they have two!  I made this layout for flowers week on the blog.  You can get Summer Sun in the Paper Issues Shop!  Be sure to grab my code or another gals and save 20%.

Make it Monday- First Birthdays

First birthdays are so special.  I know we went all out to celebrate and decorate for that matter.  You can find Parker's photos HERE.  A friend of mine asked me to create a banner, a bib and a crown for her little girl Molly.  Her theme was under the sea.  I totally love it!  You can grab the pieces singly or as a bundle.  Check them out HERE.