Mini Picture Book Tutorial When I saw Emily's darling post last week on making Your Own Kid Book, I knew just the thing to show everyone... Some place to put your finished doll pictures. This book is also great to put pictures of your family, or a group party, or event that you don't want to forget. Items you need: 4 12X12 Sheets of Colorful Paper1 Sheet of 8.5X11 CardstockChipboard- You can get chipboard a couple different ways. Make your Inside Pages Cut out: 4- 7 ½ X 9 ½ Inch colored paper 4- 5 ¾ X7 ¾ Inch colored paper 4- 6X8 Chipboard Take 1- 7 ½ X9 ½ colored piece of paper and lay it colored side facing down. Cut corners (see picture). Flip your piece over and glue and fold down the colorful piece of paper onto the chipboard. Take your 5 ¾ X 7 ¾ Inch colored piece and place it on top of the showing chipboard. Now your chipboard should be completely covered and you have your first page. Repeat the same steps to cover your remaining 3 pieces of chipboard. Make your Front Cover and Back CoverCut out: Great job!
Starburst mirror So sorry for the suspense regarding my toolbox dresser project. I haven’t made much progress on it yet. In the meantime, I decided to make a starburst mirror. This project was a cinch because I learned from the mistakes I made on my sunburst mirror. The basic materials for this one: an Ikea plant glide (which I also used for my furniture-nail clock), wooden plant markers, and wooden skewers. How to make a starburst mirror Supplies Ikea Bjurön plant glide 2 dozen 5-inch wooden plant markers (available at nurseries) 2 dozen 5-3/4-inch wooden plant markers (available at nurseries) 2 dozen wooden skewers (with two flat sides)7-inch round mirror silver spray paintwood gluewooden tooth picksawtooth picture hangerCon-Tact paper (color doesn’t matter)newspaper or drop clothpaper towelbooks that are the same thickness as the plant glide Tools hammer & nailsmall sponge paint brushscissorswire cutterspencil & rulersanding block & fine sand papertack cloth 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.
craft blog : Tutorial: Hand Sew Felt Using Blanket Stitch Tutorial: Hand Sew Felt Using Blanket Stitch This post actually contains two tutorials involving the blankets stitch:How to sew two pieces of felt together using blanket stitchHow to sew an edging using blanket stitchThere are also some helpful extras, like:How to start if you aren't going all the way aroundHow to handle cornersHow to stitch around circlesWhat to do if you run out of floss in the middleIt's a lot to pack into one post, but they all involve the blanket stitch, so I thought they should all be together. Let me know if there is something I can make more clear. For other options to hand sew felt see my whip stitch tutorial and my post about choosing between blanket stitch and whip stitch. Note One: All stitches should go in and come out the same distance back from the edge of the felt. When making an object that will be stuffed, about an eighth of an inch works well. Sewing two pieces together (and how to stitch around a corner) Sewing an edging (and tips for round objects)
Design*Sponge » Blog Archive » diy project: katie’s glass-jar moroccan lanterns I’m getting a little tired of the winter weather and will take just about any opportunity to daydream about the sunny warm days ahead. These Moroccan-inspired lanterns by Ohdeedoh contributor and DIY expert Katie Steuernagle are the perfect antidote to the winter blues; I love the glow of the rich jewel tones and the intricate gold designs. If you have any old sauce jars lying around, this is the perfect way to make good use of them and get yourself psyched for spring— it will be here before we know it! —Kate CLICK HERE for the full how-to after the jump! Materials old glass jars (spaghetti jars, jam jars or any plain glass jar will work)gold dimensional puff paintglass paint (Delta or Pebeo Vitrea glass paint are great options)paintbrushwire (optional, for hanging lanterns) Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4.
Sweetheart Tray My honey and I aren’t big on lavish expenditures on Valentine’s Day. Usually, we spend it at home with just a few decadent treats like dark chocolate and champagne ~ a thoughtful card with a sweet sentiment is always exchanged. For the longest time, I’ve been wanting to craft something with the sheet music from our wedding song, but couldn’t decide what to do. Perfect for serving chocolates and bubbly today . . We’ve been married over 11 years, and our wedding song was Harry’s version of ‘It Had to Be You’. Sing to me darling, sing to me! Where was I? *dazed by Harry* Oh yes! Making a Sheet Music Tray I started with an old melamine tray with a floral pattern I’ve had for years but wasn’t using. Next, I snagged the pages of sheet music from my stash. Knowing I’d never fit all three pages, I cut the excerpts from the stanzas into strips. You could use this same idea for a favorite poem, lullaby, quote, whatever ! We’re soooo sentimental, but wedding day reminders sure keep the romance alive!
Tutorials and Project Downloads Heads up! Click on the label beneath the photo to go to the tutorial--not the photo.For Baby For Kiddo For House For Purchase Felted Swirl Wreath There are currently no images from other crafters. close Terms & Conditions You must enter into this Agreement if you want to submit digital images or other content to Prime Publishing through Sharing Customer Images (the "Service"). As used in this Agreement, "we" or "Prime Publishing" means Prime Publishing, LLC. and "you" means the individual or entity submitting materials to Prime Publishing. Any individual or entity that wants to use the Service must accept the terms of this Agreement without change. 1) Eligibility. 2) Definitions. 3) License Grant for Materials. 4) Removal of Materials. 5) License for Name, Trademarks and Likenesses. 6) Specifications and Guidelines. 7) Representations, Warranties and Indemnities. 8) Restrictions. 9) No Obligation. 10) Changes to Agreement. 11) Prime Publishing Intellectual Property. 12) Communications. 13) Waiver. 14) Disclaimer. 15) Miscellaneous. Sharing Your Own Images Who can share images? You! What should I share? What shouldn't I share?
karen’s mirrored planter box this mirrored planter reminds me how much i like dollar stores, where it seems like every aisle calls out with its potential for creative projects. karen at the art of doing stuff is well aware of this goldmine; her projects often utilize inexpensive materials to create something rad. this time she managed to score these mirrored squares and turn them into modern, clean vases. i like to have a running list of quick projects to do when time is limited, or just to pick me up when i feel bored or glum. this project is a perfect solution for a rainy day, and if you fill it with a string of pearls or another draping plant, the reflection will give you two plants for one! HERE is the full set of instructions, including some more how-to images. thanks for sharing this clever project with us, karen! -kate
adventures in home-making: The worlds best sewing tutorials in no particular order. - StumbleUpon Alina's Adventures sew everything A P indicates a printable tutorial or pdf pattern. PET CARECatnip fish toy (Martha Stewart)Clothespin apron (Pick Up Some Creativity)Cool and cozy pet bed (Sew4Home)Country gent dog coat with pattern (Craftzine)Collapsible travel dish (Craft Stylish)Color spectrum pet bed (Design Sponge)Custom-fit doggy coat (Pretty Little Things)Dog leash (The Purl Bee)Embellished doggy sweater (Miss Lovie)Fabric dog coat pattern (Cut Out & Keep) PFabric pet bed (Inspiration & Realization)Fabric pup tent (CasaSugar)Family connection writing center (Craftzine)Fleece dog bed (Dog Under My Bed)Pet pouches (The B Line)Sweater dog toys (Craft Stylish)Squeaky doggie bone (Laura Griffin)Water resistant doggy coats (Martha Stewart) FOR THINGS WITH TWO WHEELSBicycle bucket (Noodlehead)Bicycle frame lunch bag (Evil Mad Scientist)Bike seat cover (thimble)Good old bike seat cover (Pickles) Key wristlet (Chickpea Sewing Studio) Tweet This! Comments Julie said... Kristin said... Mrs.
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diy: bird mobile One of my very best friends is pregnant - someone with whom I went to preschool, Mother's Morning Out and Girl Scouts, and who I picked up every day for high school. She and her husband live in Kentucky now, and they're decorating an adorable baby-girl nursery. Two years ago, I made a bunch of little birds to decorate our wedding reception, and I based the pattern on these beautiful birds that Jessica had made for me. I thought they would make a perfect mobile for a nursery some day, even before Spool's showed up online (theirs is adorable, too). Since my friend will be hanging a sampler in her nursery, and since I've always wanted to use them for something, I used wooden embroidery hoops to perch my birdies on. Materials: 1/4 yard each of four contrasting fabrics needle and thread polyester stuffing 10" and 12" wood embroidery hoops monofilament or fishing line about a dozen crimp tubes (available at beading stores) Here is the simple pattern that I made to make these birds. Done!
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