Tag Archives: oly*fun

The clock is ticking and mother’s day will be here before you know it! Handmade gifts are the best way to show mom how much you care, so don’t let lack of time hold you back from making something. This collection of last minute mother’s day gifts to DIY is here to offer you ideas […]

Whether you’re rooting for your favorite team or just love parties, the Super Bowl gives us all reasons to celebrate. Gathering with friends and family to watch the game, commercials, and half time show is a beloved annual tradition for many. These Super Bowl party decorating ideas will help you set the scene for your […]

We don’t know about you, but we are ALWAYS crafting right up until Christmas Eve! Fairfield™ makes a wide variety of products that are perfect for all of those Last Minute Christmas Crafts to complete just in time to place under the tree.   Last Minute Christmas Crafts with Fairfield™     Poly-Fil® Last Minute […]

Halloween is one of our favorite holidays here at Fairfield and we always LOVE the surprising, amazing, and creative ways that our designers use our Oly*Fun® material. Check out these spooky cute 13 Last-Minute Halloween Crafts created with Oly*Fun!     What is Oly*Fun?   Oly*Fun® from Fairfield™ is one of the easiest, most versatile […]

We created the Top 10 Projects of 2016 by looking at all of the wonderful work submitted by our designers throughout the entire year and pulled together this list of the most popular projects. Please leave a comment and let us know if you agree with our selections or share another project that you feel was worthy of […]

We took a look at some awesome oly*fun decorations created by our designers and made a list of some of our favorites that you could try last-minute before the holiday rush. Click on any idea to see the full instructions on how to make them yourself using Oly*Fun! 1) Diving Elf Legs   Christmas elves have a […]

I love poinsettias, but plants don’t last long in my house. They’re such a part of Christmas in my head, though, that I can’t pass up poinsettia decor. I realized that I didn’t have any this year, so I whipped up a quick No-Sew Poinsettia Wreath. To make the Poinsettia wreath, you will need: wreath form […]

I’m a big fan of primitive style ornaments and decor. I love the simplicity. I wanted to add some to our Christmas decor, so I stitched up a Primitive Tree Ornament. I used: Pine Oly*Fun scissors red embroidery floss green embroidery floss needle Poly-Fil Crafter’s Choice baker’s twine I cut two basic tree shapes. You […]

oly*fun Class Pack has arrived and just in time for back to school. If you are an art teacher, class room teacher, homeschooling family, room mom, Scout leader or parent of kids who craft you are going to love the new size and larger pack.  It is a great material choice for crafting. oly*fun Class Pack […]

Summer is a great time for learning new skills or starting new projects!  Take advantage of the sunny days, the warmer weather, and your vacation time to make something for yourself.  To help you get started with your sewing, we’ve compiled a list of fabulous, fun, summer themed projects that you can sew this summer! […]

We have gathered up Oly*Fun craft and sewing ideas for you.  If you are looking for a quick craft, party craft, simple sewing or even home decor we have you covered.  Explore all the fun and creative ideas we have below, gather your supplies and get creative! You can find Olyfun ideas in our project […]

When the kids are out of school and they are looking for something to do, try these 13 boredom busters using Olyfun craft sheets.  Olyfun craft sheets are an inexpensive material that is very kid friendly.  You can find it in the Crafts aisle, near pom poms, pipe cleaners, popsicle sticks and other fun stuff. Joann […]

Easy Oly*Fun Harry Potter Costume w/ No-Sew Option by Polly from Pieces by Polly, and I’m back guest blogging for Fairfield with another Happy Harry Potter post today as part of the Happy Harry Potter Series at Raegun Ramblings.  Lots of bloggers will be sharing new Harry Potter themed projects everyday for the next week and a […]

Oly-fun in is now available in NEW sizes and NEW locations.  Our everything material – oly*fun is a specially engineered material that features some of the best things about fabrics AND papers.  There is no grain to oly*fun, so you can cut it any which way you want. There is no need to pre-wash, as there is […]

Crafty videos. I’m always on the lookout for fun, new craft projects to try.  YouTube is a great place to learn from other makers!  Often seeing how something is done, makes the process a little bit easier to understand.  Several crafters from CraftyHangouts.com have been busy sharing how to use some of your favorite products from […]

“Love is in the air…”  And now is a great season for crafting! Today I wanted to share with you a fun DIY  wall art tutorial on how I made my Burlap & Design Foam Wall Art piece. As you can see, it does have hearts and “love you’s” on it so it fits with […]

Every Dress up box needs a princess Tiara… or maybe two.  This DIY tutorial will help you to make sure that you always have a Tiara on hand. Great for dress-up, costumes, or princess parties. A different color tiara for every princess. This is a simple project that even your little prince or princess can […]

Icy blue and bright white are the colors of Winter so why not use that color scheme for a fun frozen themed floral wreath for your front door, welcoming winter with bright, clean colors. This project is so simple with the use of  oly-fun™, step by step diagrams and instructions. You will be done in […]

This Valentine envelope clutch purse is perfect accessory for Valentine’s Day. You can also use it as a  decoration, an envelope for a fabric card, or a holder for all your Valentine’s when you deliver them. This tutorial shows you how to make a basic fabric envelope, which you can customize to fit your style. I made it […]

This Design Foam clipboard is a great way to show notes, photos, and paper mementos. Design foam can be used for a variety of decorations, but I was challenged to make something organizing related. I made mine with one section of Design Foam, which leaves plenty remaining for other projects. This is going in my […]

Valentine’s Day will be here before we know it! I love to decorate with hearts and make Valentine’s for this love-ly holiday. I combined two of my favorite craft items, Oly*Fun fabric and decoupage medium, to make a colorful, whimsical fabric bowl. Since Oly*Fun fabric doesn’t fray, it’s a breeze to cut with dies to […]

  Giving from the heart is so important these days, giving something homemade to friends, family and your community makes giving extra special. With social media making such an enormous impact in our lives these days it is not difficult to be connected yet feel far away from everyone. A warm batch of cookies says love. Why not take […]

  Several years ago, I was introduced to the idea of gift wrapping with a glue gun by Rebecca from Older and Wisor.  (She’s a creative genius when it comes to gift wrapping and can make a gift look amazing using anything.) Anyway, I though it was high time that I tried out some gift wrapping […]

Remember the paper chains or garlands we made in school to decorate our classrooms?   Everyone working together to make the space look festive, no matter the occasion. Using oly-fun™ you can get that feeling all over again and display your completed garland outside. Great project to get your children involved in and you will be […]

Holly Jolly Stamped Accent Pillow by guest designer Carmen Flores Tanis BZZY LITTLE BEE .  We hope you think her project is as adorable as we do. I am so delighted to be a guest blogger today and to share with you a fun accent pillow which I made using Fairfield World products. This little accent […]

  October, which will be here before you know it, is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. An alumni association I belong to is holding a benefit and asked me if I would do some favor bags to hold some small swag items we are giving away to benefit attendees. I have to make between 50-75 […]

Welcome to the wonderful world of  oly*fun one of the newest products from Fairfield Processing.   Introducing Oly*Fun – “The everything material” This is one of the easiest, most versatile materials you will ever find. You can sew it, glue it, staple it, pin it or tie it You can write on it, paint it, embellish […]

Christmas elves have a tendency to get into just a touch of trouble here and there. Let’s hope this little guy is simply adjusting the presents under the tree. Easy to create Diving Elf Legs will be sure to bring smiles to all who witness their possible mischief first hand. Create one set or perhaps […]

This DIY French Memo Board is a great decorative way to organize your life. It’s a project with minimal sewing, and a lot of hot glue. I’ve been working on an activities center for our family, to help keep our schedules and to do lists organized and easily seen. My husband has short term memory […]

I made these DIY cat ears and tail using Oly*Fun, fiberfil, and glitter. My daughter needed a simple costume that she could wear at school and a couple of parties. We agreed that a black cat costume would be the most comfortable. This is her 2nd Halloween costume for this year. Her 1st is a […]

Superheros need to protect their identities – whether it is a day of saving stuffed animals, or just an afternoon trip to the grocery store, you can help your little super hero protect their identity with this fast and simple superhero mask!  The mask makes a great stocking stuffer for your creative kid.  In fact […]

This raccoon mask for Halloween is made with Oly-Fun and is very easy to make. The mask is a part of two different events. Fairfield blog is participating in a Halloween Blog Bash and in a Creative Costume Hop. October is the start of our busy season here at Fairfield. So many of our products […]

These DIY Oly*Fun fabric spikes are great for costumes. You can make them in any size and color. They are less expensive than real spikes and are squishy, which makes them kids safe. Put them on the back of a hoodie for a dinosaur costume. Add them to a jacket, vest or skirt for a […]

I love the look of stuffed fabric pumpkins for Autumn decor. I decided to use lots of Oly*Fun to create various sizes of pumpkins to decorate my porch and house this year. Oly*fun is a great for outdoor projects and the pumpkins look great on my covered porch. SUPPLIES: Oly*Fun Grab & Go Packs in Orange Crush, Pine, Snow […]

I’ve made many costumes over the years. Each Halloween is another challenge to make something my daughter will love. This year I chose to take part in a Halloween DIY round up, so I had to get started much earlier than normal. After much brainstorming about, my daughter and I decided on a DIY Weeping Angel […]

Fall is right around the corner.  The crisp fall weather couldn’t be more perfect to sneak in some more camping projects before the cold winter sets in and after reading the blog post yesterday about Eileen Hulls adventure in Scotty I thought why not share camping in style.  Here are six of my favorite DIY […]

  We are proud to announce that we are sponsoring Eileen Hull on her Paper Trail in her vintage camper Scotty and the truck pulling it Big Daddy.  On September 4, #Paprtrail3 will begin! Scotty and Big Daddy will travel down the East Coast from Virginia to Florida for a week, then head out to TX, New Mexico, […]

Are you looking for a special gift for yourself or a dear friend? Did you happen to make the Shoe Bags featured recently in the Fairfield World blog post? If so, perhaps this is the project you have been looking for….. Supplies for Shoe Stuffies: oly*fun™ Bubble Gum poly-fil® polyester fiberfill Embellishments; Buttons Ribbon; 16″ of […]

  When I was recently commissioned to create some award ribbons for a project at my day job, the first thing I asked myself was “What type of material can I use?” The obvious answer- oly*fun! Making 50 of ANYTHING is quite a task so if I can find a material that is easy to […]

I made a DIY autumn leaves curtain with Oly*Fun to decorate my front porch. I’ve started decorating a bit early this year, as the cool weather always gets me into the spirit of the season.  I enjoy the colorful leaves that fall here in Virginia. I wanted to bring that to my front porch in […]

Covering textbooks is a great way to make them last longer. I’m going to show you how to cover school books with Oly*fun. This is easy to do – and so much more fun than using plain paper. Oly*fun is durable and water-resistant, making it a great choice for a book cover. Plus, it comes […]

I’m a big fan of bold, colorful wall art.  As a crafter, I also like to coordinate my wall decor with the theme of the room.  As I’m transitioning my son’s room from a nursery to a preschooler’s room, I’m keeping the color scheme but changing out the theme, and moving from a circus theme […]

Designer purses are packed in flannel bags to protect the finish, the buckles, closures and more. When packing your best shoes whether designer name brand or simply your favorite pair, why not treat them as you would your designer purse. Supplies for shoe bags: oly*fun™ Bubble Gum & Jet Black HeatnBond® Feather lite iron-on adhesive Embellishments; […]

If you enjoyed Master Maker, Crafty Lady Abby’s fun DIY apron made for her artsy daughter, you might like this apron idea using oly*fun and fusible webbing. Read more on how I created this Appliqued Oly*fun Apron. Appliqued Olyfun Apron Oly*fun is the perfect material for creating things like aprons. It’s lightweight, water resistant and […]

I’ve been making aprons in this style for several years. I love the vintage feel of their flouncy skirts. I chose to make one using Oly*Fun fabric for my messy artist daughter. Oly*Fun can be easily wiped off and is durable. The full apron protects her clothing from her art projects. The big pockets allow […]

One of the most exciting things I get to do is instill in my children the love of crafting. My second son, Coleton LOVES to build things. His latest kick has been using wooden craft sticks to build simple sailboats. His first attempt he used a dinner napkin for the material on his sail….well needless […]

Fall is coming, and with it fall sports! Cheer on your favorite school or team with this simple no-sew craft! These Pom Poms take only 5 minutes to make, and you can customize them with your team or school colors! To make your own pom poms you’ll need: Oly*fun in your chosen colors Wooden Clothespin […]

Sometimes the trip to the beach, home to visit relatives, or just a quick weekend away means packing Big, sometimes it means grabbing a bathing suit, sunscreen and your favorite magazine and packing Small. With these handy summer totes constructed using oly*fun™ from Fairfield you will be packing in no time at all. Supplies for Summer totes: […]