pleats n' eats DIY BRACELETS There has been so much chitter chatter on pinterest lately about the stacking bracelet trend (or as some people call it - "an arm party") and I think I am jumping on the bandwagon. The bigger, bolder, chunkier, gold-er :: the better. And, in effort to be financial friendly a lot of people have starting making their own to layer. I created a DIY board to house all of my funky finds in hopes it will inspire me to tackle one.Dana and I have collected almost all the supplies to make a few DIY jewelry projects, but we are still searching for a few supplies. Rope & Hex Nut bracelet via truly smitten, or another take on this bracelet could be used with leather or suede (below). This chain & rhinestone bracelet is one of my favorites, but it has been difficult finding the right chain. These friendship bracelets are a total throwback to middle school, but I love the updated look with the metallic thread. via honestly wtf If you have any other good tutorials, please share!
Make Fabric Flowers Let’s just jump right into making this flower… Start with a piece of fabric 3 inches wide by 24 inches long. Twist it really tight. Fold it in half and it will twist together on its own. Hot glue the unfolded end under to create the center of the flower. The real deal: It cost less than $0.30 to make one flower. Are you addicted to making fabric flowers yet? Go and be pretty,
How To: Five Handy Embroidery Stitches September 2nd, 2008 Email 82 users recommend These five embroidery stitches are a great place to start. Erika Kern Start your split stitch by coming up through the middle of your first stitch, splitting it in half. Make the rest of your stitches the same length as your first to get a nice, even line. Photo: Erika Kern Stem Stitch: I LOVE the stem stitch! This stitch is great to work "from the front," which means you can poke the needle through and out of the fabric without switching your hand from back to front. Just like with your split stitch, the back of your stem stitch should look like a back stitch.
Basic Hat with Ribbon How To - Basic Hat with Ribbon Tutorial This free fleece hat pattern is cute and relatively easy to make! This ribbon hat is adorable on little girls! This fleece project has easy sew options if you have a button-hole phobia. Tip: Make multiple ribbons so you can switch them out to go with different outfits. Combine the hat with a satin flower hair clip for extra drama. You will need the following: A printed out version of the Free Fleece Fun Basic hat pattern PDF. 1/3 yard polar fleece (you could actually make several from this) Thread 1 yard 7/8 ribbon 1/8 yard (or less really a scrap) of fusible interfacing Sewing Machine Lighter or match ( to finish ribbon ends) You Can Download the Pattern Here Video tutorial here , written below: 1 – Getting started Assemble the pattern. On folded cloth pin pattern and cut out. 2 – Mark where the Ribbon will go You will notice that on the pattern there are dark vertical lines. 3 – Iron on Interfacing Cut 10, 1 inch rectangles of fusible interfacing. 5 – Pin and sew
DIY Friendship Bracelet For several months now, we’ve been receiving emails requesting a friendship bracelet DIY. Well, friends, ask and you shall receive! Today, we’ll give you a step by step tutorial on the classic chevron pattern. If you used to whip up friendship bracelets like a champ in grade school and have since forgotten how, consider this a refresher course. And if you can make these with your eyes closed and arms tied . . . umm, can we still be friends? You’ll need:embroidery threada safety pin or tapea pair of scissors Start by cutting several strands of embroidery thread at about 24 inches each. Start on the left side with the outermost color (shown here in red) and make a forward knot by creating a 4-shape over the 2nd color, loop it under and back through the opening. Pull up and to the right to tighten. Now pick up the outermost color on the right side (show here in red) and make a backward knot, creating a reverse 4-shape over the 2nd color, loop it under and back through the opening.
Flip-Flop Refashion: Part 1 (Braided Straps) Summer is great. And warm. And full of outdoor activities and trips to the pool and random walks around the neighborhood. I love it. And my shoe of choice for these warmer months?? Sandals, of course. So, I saw a tutorial for this flip-flop makeover (great work Mother Huddle), floating around the web…….and the wheels started turning. I decided to just string all of the ideas together and create a whole series. First up? A quick and easy flip flop…….made with some braided knit fabric scraps, using the 5 strand braiding technique, shown here. These soft braided straps streeeeeetch the perfect amount, right around the back of my heel……..keeping the flip-flop snug and in place. I added little loops of fabric to the sides, to keep the braided straps in place. These little sandals are so light, they’re soft and stretchy, and my favorite part……..they’re inexpensive. ($2.50 to be exact) These flip-flops make me think of the beach……and make me miss GA. I guess I better find a sandy spot at the lake.
How-Tuesday | Search Results How-Tuesday: Shibori-Dyed Table Runner Add some hand-dyed pop to the table with this easy-to-execute project. By House of Earnest Published: April 1, 2014 How-Tuesday: Ladybug Kiddo Tee Up the cute factor on a plain tee with a free downloadable stencil. By Oana Befort Published: March 25, 2014 How-Tuesday: DIY Geometric Mobile Make a magical mobile of shape and color in no time at all with this clever project by Victoria Hudgins of A Subtle Revelry. By Victoria Hudgins Published: March 18, 2014 How-Tuesday: DIY Lip Balm in Upcycled Containers Soothe chapped lips year-round with a silky, scented balm that’s made using natural ingredients and an upcycled container. By Briar Winters Published: February 18, 2014 How-Tuesday: Printable Valentines for Kids Print out this free template and use your creativity (and maybe some yarn, markers and glitter) to craft your own custom valentines. By Anda Corrie Published: February 4, 2014 How-Tuesday: Paint Your Own Cake Toppers Intimidated by fondant?
Sailor Knot Rope Bracelets, Memories Of Summer - Creative Dish Patriotic Turks Head Rope Bracelet From What Knot Shop As a child, we vacationed in Nantucket and Beach Haven, on the Jersey Shore. At the beginning of each summer, we’d slip on a rope “sailor” bracelet. We’d wear this bracelet all summer. In and out of the ocean, the pool, the softball field, the bracelet didn’t come off. It went on at the beginning of summer break and stayed on until the day before school started. Finally, on that last day of summer, our mom had to cut off the bracelet. Learn: Here is a great tutorial on How To Make A Classic Summer Sailor “Turks Head” Knot Rope Bracelet. Create: Make your own with a complete kit of traditional materials from Nantucket Knotworks. Purchase: Beautiful premade bracelets at this lovely etsy store, What Knot Shop and visit their blog for a more complex bracelet tutorial. CD DIY Note: The bracelet diy craft tutorial is great for children 7+. My Creative Dish
DIY Wrap Bracelet You should all know by now that we are all about stacking bracelets on our wrists. The more, the better. In fact . . . the most, the best! With that being said, we’ll show you how to master a version of the ever so popular wrap bracelet. It’s so simple and addicting, you’ll soon be churning out these wristlets with your eyes closed. You’ll need (for a double wrapped bracelet) :* Lengths will vary depending on the size of your wrist (see comments for suggestions). Fold the length of leather cording in half to form a loop. Place the ball chain along the leather cording with the end of the chain meeting the end of the wrap. Continue wrapping while checking it for fit around the wrist. When you have reached the end of the ball chain wrap the linen cording around the leather strands 2-3 more times. Thread the hex nut through the strands and tie a second knot. Trim with scissors and your wrap bracelet is finished!! The materials are listed for a double wrap bracelet. It’s a party!