Country Living Halloween Spiderweb Rug Do you have your October 2011 issue of Country Living magazine yet? It’s out there, and it rocks! Just wait until you see the featured pumpkin craft. If you turn to page 55, you’ll find the spiderweb doormat I crafted. Here’s the simple step-by-step: <img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4127" title="webrug4" src=" alt="" width="470" height="396" />This would make a really fun classroom or other kid’s project! Share D-I-Y: Loopy Christmas Balls | Laura Wears... Project: Toy Batcopter By Andrew Lewis A little while ago, I opened up a trunk that had been buried in the back of an attic for the best part of 100 years. Inside the trunk, I found a box of personal letters and family souvenirs from the early 1900s. At the bottom of the box was a plain white envelope that at first glance seemed to contain a few pieces of bamboo, tissue paper, and decayed rubber. It took me a few minutes to realize that I was looking at a very old homemade toy. The toy was made of a thin bamboo frame, with tissue paper butterfly wings and cotton-wrapped joints. The wings of the butterfly were painted with brightly colored inks, and a rudimentary bamboo propeller was fitted to the top. Materials Directions Step 1: Split the bamboo skewer in half. Step 2: Cut a 6 1/4″ length of bamboo from one of the pieces and use a needle or awl to make a hole in the middle. Step 4: Cut another 6 1/4″ length of bamboo and mark it 3/4″ from each end. Step 10: Cut some wing shapes out of black paper. Related
How to Make ... Washi Tape! Are you like me and just can't bring yourself to spend a lot of money on things that even though they are really pretty, will probably just sit there for ages without use? I've always loved the look of washi tape but find it so expensive and hard to justify. So, I decided to get creative and make my own.. All you need is some double sided tape and tissue paper! Too easy!
DIY 3-D Letters from Paper | Months ago I happened upon this font on dafont.com called Punched Out. It’s a free download for a set of cut-out layouts with which you can build 3-D, pixel style letters. Just cut along the solid lines, fold along the dotted lines, put some glue on the shaded flaps, stick them together and that’s it. I printed each letter individually on 8.5 x 11 paper. They make great props, and would be a cheap easy solution for a party or event. Making stickers out of recycled paper Making stickers out of recycled paper October 25th, 2011 I recently discovered this great tutorial by Amanda Wood on how to make lovely stickers from recycled paper. The best thing about it is that the tutorial uses one of my favourite things – envelopes with funky security patterns. How could I resist! You will need: For the glue: 6 tbsp white vinegar 4 packages of unflavoured gelatin 1 tbsp flavouring such as peppermint, lemon or vanilla extract For the stickers: foam paint brush security envelopes or other papers from the recycling bin (enough glue for about 20 envelopes) paper punch (I used a 2″ scalloped circle punch in the picture) sponge for moistening stickers First of all you need to make the glue, so bring the vinegar to boil in a small pan. If you don’t want to go to all the hassle of making glue, you could always use ‘lick n stick’ glue – it’s the stuff I use for my recycled envelopes and you can get it here.
Creative Impressions In Clay :: ClayButtons.com :: Handmade Buttons: Studio Saturday with Claybuttons at Art Bead Scene This week we visit the studio of Tari Sasser at Creative Impressions In Clay. Happy Saturday to all and welcome to the glamorous life of buttons! Wait, it's glamorous?! I didn't get that memo. Above is what I have been working on. Snowflakes and Alpacas...sexy (hmmm, right.) Clay is a muddy business and it only became remotely sexy with the movie Ghost. I haven't thrown on my wheel for quite a while but really need to just for therapy. Or the mess at hand. Time is something I haven't had a lot of in my studio. I work at a wonderful gallery. I get to explain how items are made and techniques used. The owner of the gallery uses Wholesalecrafts (lots) and also attends shows to purchase items for the gallery. Since I am now uber curious to learn about Wholesalecrafts, My question(s) is: Do you use wholecrafts.com? Do you vend at any of the wholesale shows to sell and market your art? My sincere apologies to the winner of my last Studio Saturday. Feeling sassy as usual. Tari Sasser
Paper Star Lantern Tutorial Buon lunedì a tutti!! Iniziamo la settimana con un bel DIY dedicato alla Pasqua! Tra mille possibilità di decorare le uova, io ho scelto di fare dei coniglietti, da usare per vivacizzare la tavola e far giocare i bambini, o anche come segnaposto. Happy Monday everyone! Ma come vedete, almeno oggi sembra andare tutto bene!!!!! But as you can see, at least today everything seems to be going well!!!!! Vi serve: tempera acrilica rossa, cartoncini panna e rosa, pennarello nero indelebile, matita, pennello, gomma, colla stick, forbici, bicchieri di carta, colla vinilica. You will need: red acrylic paint, cardboards cream and pink, permanent black marker, pencil, brush, eraser, glue stick, scissors, paper cups, PVA glue. Il vostro coniglietto è pronto! Your bunny is ready! Vi suggerisco anche un semplice giochino da fare con i bambini!
make: handprint easter lily brooch When you were a kid, did you ever make an Easter Lily by tracing your hand and rolling it up and adding a pipe cleaner? If you're a mom, has you child ever made one for you? I was thinking about this classic project, and thought it might be fun to make a wearable, and longer-lasting version of it. To make a Handprint Easter Lily Brooch, you will need: White, yellow and green felt Pinback or safety pin Green embroidery floss Here's what you do: Trace your child's hand. I traced my six-year-old sister's hand, and it was about 6 inches tall. Use the template you've made to cut out the two hand sizes from white felt. Wrap the smaller hand around the yellow fringe. Wrap the larger hand around the smaller hand, keeping it a tight roll. Add the leaf to the side, and begin wrapping the green strip around the base. Carefully add a few stitches to hold everything together. Spread the petals of the handprint lily and pin on to wear with pride on Sunday!
MAGAZINE ENVELOPES 18K+ Well I got this idea from our friend Nina. She was making these super cute envelopes out of scrapbook paper and I really wanted to make some! So I came home and made some! You will need: An old magazine, scissors, an envelope, a glue stick and a Sharpie. Tear out some magazine pages that you like. Carefully pull the envelope apart. Trace the envelope on a magazine page. Cut the envelope shape out. Turn the envelope over as well as the magazine cut-out. Unfold everything and separate the magazine cut-out from the envelope. Glue the bottom flap down to the two side flaps. And you've made your own envelope! The great thing about making these envelopes our of magazine pages is that the envelopes have a character all of their own.
Minnie Outfit, hairclip - and labels! I think most of you know you I have an embroidery machine. Occasionally I get commissioned to sew for others. This one was too cute I had to show you - it's for Miss Daisy's 2nd Birthday - she loves Minnie Mouse. I love the hairbow clip thing - it's just 3 rolled fabric flowers, hot glued together. Why didn't I think of that for my girls' Minnie Outfits?!?! What I really love is my tag! I just love being able to make my own Minnie Mouse Accessories and outfits - much cuter (and cheaper) than the ones you can buy! Mandy is a craft blogger who loves to blog and enjoys all things crafty, sewing, and DIY - she feels that if she can do something, you can too, and provides tutorials to help you along the way.