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May 9, 2008
La Belle's First Machine Quilting Project
Ever since I finished my first quilt, I have been obsessed with reading about other crafters' quilting experiences. La Belle just finished her first machine quilting project, which not only looks great, but also includes tips and helpful links. There's also a picture of a ridiculously cute kitten.
Posted by Michelle Kempner |
May 9, 2008 07:00 AM
Homemade, Quilting |
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Hand-Painted Jacket by Elsa
Elsa Mora found this cute, but plain jacket for $12.99 at a Ross and customized it with a hand-painted bird on a branch. I can't wait go bargain hunting.
Posted by Michelle Kempner |
May 9, 2008 06:00 AM
Homemade, Refashion |
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May 8, 2008
HOW TO - Make a Yoga Mat Bag
Meream from Bored and Crafty blog posted instructions on how to make your own yoga mat bag. I love Meream's other clever bags, but I'm also glad she gave us something simple that we can all try to make.
Related
• HOW TO - Make a Guitar Bag
• Meream's Piano Bag
• Meream's Leica camera bag
Posted by Michelle Kempner |
May 8, 2008 07:00 AM
101, Homemade, Sewing |
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May 7, 2008
ROUNDUP: Quick & Easy Mother's Day Crafts
If you're in a pinch and need to come up with a last-minute Mother's Day gift, look no further! We've assembled a list of craft tutorials that have caught our eye--and all of them can easily be whipped up by this Sunday, no problemo.
Burda Style has a tutorial for making a luxurious eye mask, perfect for moms who want to relax in style. I love the peacock-feather Liberty fabric used in the tutorial, and the lavender-scented filling equals instant naptime.
These magnetized photo frame clips from Craftster user AidanNia are a cute way to remind mom you care--and what a great way to hang up kiddie art on the fridge! You can paint the wood however you like, or even decoupage the frame with pretty paper.
Amy from Angry Chicken has been experimenting with all-natural bath and beauty products, and her Coconut-Vanilla Sugar Scrub would be a great choice for moms who need some pampering.
Jenny from LJCFYI designed these fun seed packet envelope templates to use as wedding or baby announcements, but with a little graphic know-how you could easily tweak the design for Mother's Day. You could make a sweet gift basket with them using a pretty pot and new gardening gloves.
Finally, something sweet for mom--these Bourbon Balls posted on Shelterrific. They are made with a blend of crush pecans, vanilla wafer cookies, cocoa and a touch or bourbon. A yummy no-bake treat, and it's unexpected (unlike a box of drugstore chocolates).
Posted by Jenny Ryan |
May 7, 2008 01:00 PM
Holiday projects, Homemade, Roundups |
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May 1, 2008
HOW TO - Make Pane Toscano Style Bread
Pip from Meet Me at Mike's shared her recipe for making pane Toscano style bread. The recipe takes a couple of days and results in three loaves. She links to some other blogger's fun baking adventures like Angry Chicken's naan and Nikki-Shell's bagels.
Posted by Michelle Kempner |
May 1, 2008 07:00 AM
Food, Home and Garden, Homemade |
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April 29, 2008
Handmade Shoe Roundup
Inspired by our Volume 7 cover "I Heart Shoes", Lee Meredith posted a roundup of handmade shoes tutorials and patterns over at Threadbanger. Thanks Lee, we do love shoes!
Posted by Michelle Kempner |
Apr 29, 2008 07:00 AM
101, Homemade, Roundups |
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April 22, 2008
Household Uses for Lemons
Apartment Therapy Re-Nest gives us lots of options for household uses for lemons from removing limescale to exfoliating your feet! Check out this cute heart-shaped lemon too.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Apr 22, 2008 08:00 AM
Green, Home and Garden, Homemade |
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April 17, 2008
Ex-Barbie Pincushion
Elsa Mora had an unused Barbie and a need for a pincushion. Naturally, the ex-Barbie pincushion was born. Now she never has to look around for her scissors or pins again.
Posted by Michelle Kempner |
Apr 17, 2008 07:00 AM
Arts, Home and Garden, Homemade, Sewing |
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April 16, 2008
Refashioned Spring Cardigan
Lee Meredith on ThreadBanger started a web hunt for some refashioned cardigans and borrowed her favorite elements to create her own own original cardigan. Check out her favorites along with her creation.
Related
- Blissed Out's Refashioned Thrift Store Cardigan
- Sweet Sassafras's Refashioned Cardigan
Posted by Michelle Kempner |
Apr 16, 2008 06:00 AM
Homemade, Refashion, Sewing |
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April 15, 2008
The Return of the Super Sock Pig
Lisa from Q.D. Patooties heard our cries and put up a pattern and tutorial for her super sock pig. Thanks Lisa!
Posted by Michelle Kempner |
Apr 15, 2008 07:00 AM
101, Amigurumi and Toys, Homemade, Sewing |
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HOW TO - Make Aromatherapy Sweets
DIY Maven on Curbly has a how-to and video on how to make these cute aromatherapy sweets. Perfect for a Mother's Day gift!
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Apr 15, 2008 02:00 AM
Homemade |
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April 14, 2008
Nationals Opening Day Bag
I know what it is like to be a sports fan and want to use your crafty skills to support your team (Go Eagles!). Laura Lee sews something new every year for the Washington Nationals opening day. This year, inspired by projects she saw on Craft and Threadheads, Laura sewed a game bag out of plastic bags including one she got from a Nationals store. This bag can withstand any beer spills that the stadium throws at it.
Posted by Michelle Kempner |
Apr 14, 2008 06:00 AM
Green, Homemade, Sewing |
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April 11, 2008
Help Craftster with her Knitted Nintendo Clutch
Craftster Lyndzi knit this Nintendo controller clutch, but she's looking for advice on how to keep the knitted clutch in shape so that she can give it as a present to a friend. What would you suggest?
Posted by Michelle Kempner |
Apr 11, 2008 07:00 AM
Homemade, Knitting |
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April 10, 2008
HOW TO - Sass up a T-shirt
Instuctables user diana.cristea made a great tutorial on recycling an old t-shirt into a sexy tube top with cute pockets. Via the Instructables Weekend Builder.
Posted by Becky Stern |
Apr 10, 2008 02:00 PM
Fashion, Homemade, Refashion, Sewing |
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April 9, 2008
Drawing on Fabric
Blogger Elsita created this figure by filling cotton fabric and painting the surface with acrylic paint. She applied matte varnish and then drew on the fabric with a fine black pen. She finished the doll with more matte varnish.
Posted by Michelle Kempner |
Apr 9, 2008 07:00 AM
Arts, Homemade |
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April 7, 2008
Herbal Tea Bath
Gayla at You Grow Girl has a fun gift idea (and great Mother's Day gift) to make an herbal tea bath.
Gayla writes:
This is such a simple but satisfying gift to make. I have been making them for years and always receive compliments and requests. I often give three of them in conjunction with other bath/spa products (also homemade), or give one or two with other gifts. I make lots because everyone likes them and I can fire off a large batch in one night. As an additional savings use herbs grown in your garden. I use my own home-grown sage, basil, rosemary, mint, calendula and lavender (flowers and leaves).[ via Whip Up]
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Apr 7, 2008 09:00 AM
Home and Garden, Homemade |
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Shrinky Dink Ruler
Anthrid was making a luchador necklace for a friend and she needed to know what size to start with. She cleverly made a shrinky dink ruler to solve the equation.
Posted by Michelle Kempner |
Apr 7, 2008 06:00 AM
101, Homemade |
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April 4, 2008
Curious Bird's Wedding Quilt
Leya from Curious Bird blog created her very first quilt from fabric left over from her wedding. She used Heather Bailey's great binding tutorial for help.
Posted by Michelle Kempner |
Apr 4, 2008 07:00 AM
Home and Garden, Homemade, Quilting |
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April 2, 2008
DIY Silver Polish
Casa Sugar has a recipe for you to make your own silver polish so it can really shine at your next big festive event.
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Apr 2, 2008 08:00 AM
Home and Garden, Homemade |
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April 1, 2008
HOW TO - Make Your Eco-Friendly Hand and Body Cream
If you're like me, you love hand lotion. I always have it around my desk for dry hands and always seem to be running out. Jessica guest blogs on Indie Fixx and shows us all how to make your own hand and body cream that's eco-friendly!
Posted by Natalie Zee Drieu |
Apr 1, 2008 08:00 AM
Homemade |
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