RSSArchives: November 2008
November 28, 2008
Gift Wrapping Roundup
Design Sponge has posted a great gift-wrapping roundup sharing all kinds of clever ideas and techniques using supplies like crepe paper, ribbon, and glitter.
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Nov 28, 2008 08:00 AM
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Microscopic Photography
Check out this extreme close-up of velcro. Drawn! recommends that you "get inspired by new textures, patterns, and shapes found in the world of microscopic photography."
Posted by Michelle Kempner |
Nov 28, 2008 07:00 AM
Arts & Design, General |
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Build: Crafty Alien Knitted Felted Hedgehog
Patti and I must be on the same wavelength because this week she posted the Crafty Alien Raccoon and today I present my build of the Crafty Alien Hedgehog. This kit would be the perfect project to do with a young aspiring crafter. It has just a little knitting, a little felting and a little embroidery. I must confess that my crafts are predominantly knitting and sewing so I had never felted or embroidered anything. I appreciated that the kit included the major ingredients and un-intimidating instructions. The knitting part was really simple, but I made the mistake of forgetting which part was the head and which was the body. For a first time felter, this project was really easy. You fill a container with warm water and a little soap and squeeze the knitted pieces under the water for about 20 minutes. I had a little more trouble with the embroidery and despite some web research, I think I need a bit more practice.
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Posted by Michelle Kempner |
Nov 28, 2008 05:00 AM
Bazaar |
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HOW TO - Felt Bird Advent Calendar
Skip to my Lou shares a template and tutorial for making a bird-shaped felt advent calendar for the holidays.
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Nov 28, 2008 12:00 AM
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November 27, 2008
Free Pattern: Molecular Embroidery
Coyote Craft shares a free download for this awesome molecular embroidery pattern, which combines two of my favorite things: water and caffeine! [via Sew, Mama, Sew!]
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Nov 27, 2008 08:00 PM
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Quick Last-Minute Accessories
If you're looking for some last-minute party wear inspiration, Maquette has a post sharing some quick ideas for accessories you can whip up using materials you probably already have in your craft supply stash. [via OnePrettyThing]
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Nov 27, 2008 05:00 PM
Fashion |
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Programmer's Cross-Stitch Pattern
Spotted in the CRAFT Flickr pool, user even-star posted up this cross stitch pattern for the programmer in your life: "When in doubt, comment it out." I can't wait to see the finished piece!
Posted by Becky Stern |
Nov 27, 2008 03:00 PM
Needlearts, Technology |
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Hand Turkeys
This is one of our Thanksgiving traditions - we have card stock and colored pencils out for people to make hand turkeys. Yep, just like you remember from grade school, you trace around your hand and fill in the features. Kids and adults both really enjoy themselves, and it's fun to see people get creative with it. I've also noticed that the grown-ups are often compelled to write their name, age, grade and teacher's name on the back. I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving!
Posted by Patti Schiendelman |
Nov 27, 2008 02:00 PM
Holiday projects, Kids, Paper Crafts |
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Past Kitchens of the Future
Core77 has an interesting roundup of vintage "kitchens of the future" videos, a real treat. Happy Thanksgiving, everybody!
Posted by Becky Stern |
Nov 27, 2008 01:00 PM
Food, Video, Vintage |
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Reused Plastic Bag Mandala Art from Virginia Fleck
Design Crisis recently featured the work of Austin artist, Virginia Fleck. Fleck's work takes plastic bag reuse to a whole new level, and the mandala patterns she creates are absolutely breathtaking.
Her pieces are large - with some ranging up to seven feet tall.
I loved learning, too, that she works with teens on ecologically projects rooted in recycling.
Posted by Rachel Hobson |
Nov 27, 2008 12:00 PM
Green |
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HOW TO - Octagon Wall Treatment
Moodboard shares a link to The Vintage Laundry blog, which features a great tutorial showing how to revamp your walls with a simple and lovely Jonathan Adler-esque wall treatment using painter's tape and paint. (Warning: site features music.)
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Nov 27, 2008 11:00 AM
Home Decor |
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Martha's Vintage Squirrel Party Favors
Folding Trees tips us off to Martha's wondeful retro-style squirrel party favors, which you can print out and assemble at home. Perfect if you need to make some quick treats for party guests.
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Nov 27, 2008 10:00 AM
Paper Crafts |
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Susan Beal in Sunset Magazine
Congratulations to Craft contributor Susan Beal, who is featured in this month's NW edition of Sunset magazine. She tips readers off to her favorite craft classes, shops, and resources, including CRAFT magazine! Thanks Susan, and congrats! You can check the piece out online here.
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Nov 27, 2008 09:00 AM
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HOW TO - Twig Serving Platter
Okay, so nobody's expecting you to make this project today, since that cranberry sauce ain't gonna eat itself--but holy moly, wouldn't this make a great serving platter for Thanksgiving? Learn to make this Twig Serving Platter on Design Sponge.
Related:
• CRAFT Video Podcast - Easy Cake Stand
• HOW TO - Make a Tiered Cake or Cupcake Stand
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Nov 27, 2008 08:00 AM
Home Decor |
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Vintage Cookbook Illustrations
The Silly BooDilly wants us all to get in the Thanksgiving mood with these vintage cookbook illustrations by Kay Lovelace. Happy Thanksgiving everyone.
Posted by Michelle Kempner |
Nov 27, 2008 07:00 AM
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Kids Thanksgiving Craft Ideas
Hostess with the Mostess has a roundup of fun Thanksgiving craft ideas for kids that she found on Parents.com.
Posted by Michelle Kempner |
Nov 27, 2008 05:00 AM
Holiday projects, Home Decor, Kids |
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A.M. Eye Candy - Freeform Embroidery
Spotted in the CRAFT Flickr pool: "free form hand embroidered colour storm!" by Flickr user chimaera2007.
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Nov 27, 2008 12:00 AM
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November 26, 2008
HOW TO - Pinecone Cheeseball
Heidi Kenney whipped up this woodland-cute cheese ball using almond slices to give it a pinecone look. I guess that technically makes it a cheese cone. Either way, it's a quick and easy appetizer for your Thanksgiving celebration!
Related:
• Ribbon Pinecone Ornament
• HOW TO - Make Pinecone Birdfeeders
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Nov 26, 2008 08:00 PM
Food, Holiday projects |
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Mochimochi Elves Pattern & Gift Tags
Mochimochi is clearly on a mission to cute-ify the entire world. Her newest offering is this knitted elf pattern showing you how to make a TINY ELF HANGING OUT WITH OTHER, TINIER ELVES. Does it get any better?! The pattern can be snapped up for $5 at the Mochimochiland shop.
If you can't get enough of those colorful holiday helpers, you can also download this free PDF of Mochimochi Elves Gift Tags!
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
Nov 26, 2008 05:00 PM
Holiday projects, Knitting, Patterns |
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Jewelry from Books
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PT @ MAKE points us to Betty Pepper's jewelry made from books:
Never judge a book by its cover. Originally inspired by a poem this collection looks at what we choose to hide about ourselves and what we reveal to others, a secretive library where things are not always what they seem. Books are interesting to Betty in that, irrespective of the text within them, they tell stories. They carry inscriptions, scents and tell the tale of how they have been treated, or mistreated. Betty calls the books orphans and she finds them in charity shops already carrying their own secret stories, looking for new homes. The jewellery finds solace in the books as it too has a story attached to it, who it belonged to, when it was given, why?... Betty likes to use second hand textile in her work as she says it has a tactile, human quality and, like the books, it carries scents and stories, wears and fades like memories. All pieces are one-offs and are available framed or unframed. Pieces can be commissioned, perhaps incorporating fabric/book personal to client.
Posted by Becky Stern |
Nov 26, 2008 03:00 PM
Green, Jewelry, Paper Crafts, Recycle, Refashion |
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