Creative Kismet » Blog Archive » little guiding stars Since the new year has started I’ve been trying to think of ways to be more kind to my self. Especially when that nasty gremlins try to creep in and stump me. I remembered this origami star video on You Tube and had to get them involved in my plan. I thought it would be fun to make a whole bunch with kind words and “you are….” phrases inside. I made 60 of them, enough to last me the whole year if I open one a week, plus a few extra just in case. I used 12 x 12 inch scrapbook paper and cut 1/2 x 12″ strips, then followed the video HERE*. *UPDATE! Be Sociable, Share!
bird tattoos + DIY temporary tattoos I've been having a love affair with bird motifs since many years now, so my heart skipped a beat when I saw a flock of birds' tattoo for the first time. I've been collecting them since then. I know bird tattoos are currently super trendy, but I love them anyway! As far as I'm concerned, I'm not ready for a tattoo (I have a VERY low tolerance to pain), so as an alternative, I opted for temporary transfer tattoos! Yes, just like those we found as inserts in bubble gums when we were kids. You need : 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 3. It can last up to 7 days, but mine started cracking after 4 days, so I dissolved it with baby oil. I felt like a little girl, and it was super fun! DIY Ribbon Wands Posted on August 9, 2010 by Christina Looking for a unique wedding send-off? Try ribbon wands! Ribbon wands are waved by wedding guests as the bride and groom exit the ceremony and/or the reception. I made these ribbon wands in a snap – and you can to. Ribbon Wands Materials: 12 inch wooden dowels small bells five feet of ribbon per dowel (I used two types of ribbon for each wand, but you can use one of you want to) eye screw split ring scissors fray check scotch tape Insert eye screw into top of dowel. Place split ring on the eye screw. Add bell to split ring. Place ribbon through the split ring and tie it in a knot. Apply Fray Check (or something similar) to the ends of the ribbon. Wrap the ribbon around the wands and secure with a small piece of Scotch tape. Have your guests wave your DIY wands as you exit the ceremony!
V and Co how to: jersey knit bracelet - StumbleUpon i don't know what it is about this time of year that makes me just want to have my bare feet in the sand, be watching the sun setting into the ocean, and breathing in the warm salty air of the beach...as i get older, more and more i find myself missing that place i used to go to almost every.single.day. as a teen. (my skin doesn't miss it. as a matter of fact, i now wish i listened more and DID put SPF on my face...hindsight is 20/20). my mom calls me from her walk on the beach almost every morning...*sigh*yeah, i get a little homesick around this time of the year. heck on my pinterest my "dreaming of summer" has the most pictures in it. ah yes. i miss my ocean. case in point. this bracelet, brought a flood of memories, not because i used to have one like it but because i can totally see me wearing it by the beach, not caring that it's gotten salty and wet, because i can totally make another one in like less than 5 minutes flat when i get home. *sigh* okay... *cut off excess tails!
Uncanny Cork Vases & Containers Tutorial Almost two years ago, I bookmarked a wonderful tutorial from Design Sponge for a cork lamp. I just loved the idea and wanted to translate it in another way. But for some reason, I kind of forgot about it as time went on, and then this weekend when I was rinsing out some cans to put into the recycling bin, I remembered. I had also just bought some beautiful tulips, and immediately knew exactly what to make. But these vases can also be used as organizational containers for your extra pens and even succulents too. Materials: Soup/ Vegetable Cans, Spray paint (any color), roll of cork (you can find it at many local craft stores or order online here), heavy duty craft glue, scissors, ruler, extra pins or clothespins to clamp cork while drying How Do I Make This? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Here are the results… (click each image for a larger view) Looking for more ideas for quick and easy projects?
An Owl Friend I have finally gotten on the Owl bandwagon....and I have to say they are really cute. I want to make a couple of owls for Christopher's new room and I was telling Kandi about this project, and she said Harper would love one...so this is what I have come up with...I hope HK loves her new owl friend. (I had to make one for my niece Elli too!) My first edition is photographed below, you can see I have already started to make changes. I think Potterybarn Kids is responsible for this latest craze.... Aren't these book ends adorable! Here is a great tutorial by Ashley Johnston on how to make an owl. I have made quite a few changes to this original tutorial, & once I perfect my owl, I will share it with all you sewers. But for now, I don't think Christopher and Elli mind one bit that these owls are not perfect! C is holding my second edition (I added the legs) Look at those smiles! So precious! I can't wait to see Harper with her new owl friend. Rebekah ***UPDATE! This is where I linked up
Making a Unique Heirloom Bridal Brooch Bouquet Brooch bouquet I’ve been reading a lot about brooch bouquets lately, but the one in this photo gallery has an especially sweet story. Bride Jenna — located in Boundary Creek, Canada, and blogger of My Bridal Bouquet — was given her mother’s, grandmother’s and great-grandmother’s heirloom rings. While they meant a lot to her, none of them seemed a right fit to wear on her finger for the rest of her life. Jenna decided to create a bouquet out of brooches and other mementos and asked her loved ones to contribute. Read the captions for more details on the bouquet, and thanks, Jenna, for sharing this amazing project with us! As a side note, our guide “Eco-Friendly Winter Wedding Flowers in Chicago” describes how to make brooch flower arrangements. Photos by Matt & Chera Yorke
Friendship Bracelet Patterns Love this website? Give us a "like" Here's a collection of friendship bracelet patterns for making embroidery floss bracelets. If you're looking for non-embroidery floss friendship bracelets, check out this friendship bracelet overview page What's on this page... Knotting Instructions Before you begin... If you're new to following the knotted floss bracelet patterns on this website, you'll need to know a few floss bracelet basics to understand the patterns. The Patterns: Chinese Staircase Difficulty: * The easiest pattern of all. Candy Stripe Difficulty: * The second easiest pattern of all. Rainbow Banded Friendship Bracelet Difficulty: * Easy Chevron Leaves Pattern Leaves Pattern Difficulty: * Easy -- Very similar to the chevron or arrow pattern. Zolino Friendship Bracelet Difficulty: *** Advanced-ish but only uses two knots Inverse Chevron Bordered Chevron Difficulty: ** Easy-ish Zig Zag Hearts Difficulty: *** Medium Double Chevron Wave and Loop (Advanced) Criss Cross (Advanced) Related Pages