hey...

[im-delivering.livejournal.com]

I'm new to this community. It seems pretty neat. I have a question for everyone.

I've been making magazine beads for a bracelet. I tried to paint them with clear nail polish to make them hard and durable and even with three coats they're incredibly flimsy and fall apart after a day. Is there anything I can coat them in to make them harder? Like a spray or anything of the kind? I have no clue about arts and crafts products really so I don't even know if such a thing exists :/

temporary paint

[ex-classybro697.livejournal.com]

i'm moving into a new apartment, and i'm not allowed to paint my room... so i've been trying to think of some different alternatives.
i've heard of a company called aquaflow that makes temporary paint, but i'm not sure if that's able to last for a couple of years. anyone know of some brands that works? is there a product that i can use as a "base" and paint on top of that and be able to remove it?

if not, can you guys think of another alternative, such as taping construction paper over the walls... only something more effective?

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[karinalynn.livejournal.com]

this turned out really bad at first, but i managed to salvage it. i need to make a few minor adjustments, but i'm pretty happy with the way it turned out!

( free winona! )

x-posted to karinalynn, craftgrrl and t_shirt_surgery

Altoids Sours Tins

[http://users.livejournal.com/_yesh/]

I've been trying to think of different uses for my pile of Altoids Sours Tins, and I came up with one!



( More pictures )

The earrings are for my friend, so I thought it'd be nice to have a nice package for her. :)

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[voidofher.livejournal.com]

hey everyone, im new here.. i've been watching the community for a while though, and i wanted to thank you all for all of the great ideas i got from you :)
i have an old black computer screen that doesnt work anymore.. can anyone think of something to do with it?

<3

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[lunachix7.livejournal.com]

I bought a handy stitch today.I couldn't help myself. However I've never heard anything good about them. Has anyone else?

Help!

[opdropnroll.livejournal.com]

Alright, I love these bracelets and I'd like to make some..but I have no idea how to go about doing so.
Any suggestions?

wife beater i turned to nurse t-shirt

[swissarmyknife.livejournal.com]

(sorry for the cross- posting)

Upcoming Contests, etc.

[moniqueleigh]

I get an email newsletter about once a month or so that includes various art contests, workshops, etc. Here are a few that looked interesting (x-posted to my journal):

Oct 20, 2003 FEATURE ARTICLE WRITING CONTEST May be a profile, how-to, travel or any other kind of magazine article up to 2000 words. Prizes $40, $25, $15. Fee $4. Contact: Feature Article Contest, Byline Magazine, Box 5240, Edmond OK 73083 OR click here to go to their site.

Nov 12, 2003 ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL OPEN Juried. All female artists are invited to submit artwork in all media. Entry fee. For a prospectus send an SASE to: Woman Made Gallery, 2418 W Bloomingdale Av, Chicago IL 60647 OR here's their site.

Nov 15, 2003 PRESIDENT LULU PHOTO CONTEST $500 Grand Prize plus other monthly awards. What will the first female US president look like? Your task, should you chose to accept it, is to give America a preview. Details: President Lulu

Dec 01, 2003 SCIENCE FICTION SHORT STORY CONTEST Fledgling authors can submit their work and receive valuable feedback. Entry fee. Cash awards. For information about guidelines contact: Elizabeth Caldwell, 685 South Zeeb Rd, Ann Arbor MI 48103 OR sales@pencentral.net

Oct 25, 2003 POSTER CONTEST Call to Artists for 10th Anniversary Z Krewe Mardi Gras Poster Contest saluting Rock and Roll. $500.00 cash award, promotions and credits. Open to all 2-dimensional fine arts (except photography, pencil and charcoals). Up to 3 entries accepted
per artist. Rules and entry form from: Z Krewe 713-227-0910 OR Z Krewe OR nmanlove@ems.jsc.nasa.gov

halloween party costume

[jesamine.livejournal.com]

it's my friends birthday party on Halloween night...and it'll be fancy dress, of course. i *really* want to dress up...but i don't know what to go as. i've already been a red fairy, a pink fairy, a gothic fairy...so i don't want to be a fairy again...lol. i could go as a witch, but i was already a witch last Halloween.
i've made most of the stuff for my costumes before...so i'll be able to this time to...but i need some ideas...

help me!

Painting a mushroom

[gypsylou.livejournal.com]

Hello, I was wondering if anyone has any good ideas on how to paint a mushroom? My uncle has been making me photography props. He made a mushroom out of foam (inside) and plaster (outside). It is about a foot and a half high. What should I use to paint on it and how can I get the spots on without it looking like it is painted on? And what color would a mushroom be for taking pictures? Any suggestions would be very appreciated. Thanks!

Summer Purses...

[suncrush-nj.livejournal.com]

I'm new to the community and last summer I made these purses. They are very well sewn together, and have held up to 10 lbs of stuff inside with out fraying or falling apart. Hope you like...

4 purses( Read more... )

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[staindinside.livejournal.com]

is it ok to paint the outside of a microwave?
and is there any special kind of paint that must be used, or can you use any kind?

(my friend has an old ugly microwave thats shes taking to her dorm and we wanted to spruce it up)

Any ideas

[tainawizdom.livejournal.com]

I would like to make something of my own design but I do not know what to use to make this hoop

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[leahnicole.livejournal.com]

this is probably one of my first posts in here. well, i've posted before, but never posted any pictures of anything i made. i am a beginner with this whole sewing thing. i prefer designing and whatnot, but when it comes to sewing, i'm not all that great. i've made a skirt before (which I never wore, it was mainly just a practice project and a way to get the feel of the sewing machine and learn how to use a pattern). I've also made pillows. plain, simple pillows. yup, i'm pretty new to this.
my boyfriend bought me an old singer sewing machine (like from the 60's or 70's, not sure) and i had trouble with it all the time. until he figured it out and made it work for me!
I have never made a bag, of course, but this community has inspired me to try it. i think it is pretty easy to do. the bag i made was mainly for practice. although it doesn't look good, i would like to post the picture anyhow.
i made this bag out of an old le tigre polo shirt. the inside is lined from an old t-shirt as well. the bag itself is pretty nice, for me, i think, but the strap is where it gets kind of hairy. oh well. here is the picture anyhow. let me know what you think of it. it's a pretty simple bag, but i thought it was pretty cool. i'll probably never use this thing and i can't really sell it since it's very poor. oh well! it was fun making it though. i think now i will go make something else :)
( <3<3<3 )

crossposted to my journal.

etching into sculpey?

[crimsonslumber.livejournal.com]

Couldn't find this in the FAQ...

I got a soldering kit for my birthday. It has other cool tips for burning stuff into wood, and leather... My question is, would this work on sculpey? Has anyone tried it on sculpey? Help! I don't want to try it if it has a really bad smell, so I was hoping someone else has done it before.

Thanks!

(no subject)

[bigmo80.livejournal.com]

I'm having trouble trying to get my pictures on here, and the LiveJournal FAQ is all greek to me. Can anyone help?

Beaded cuff bracelet

[icyblue.livejournal.com]

Does anyone have (or know where to find) instructions to make bracelets like the following photos:

( Cut for size )

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[mockingbirdgirl.livejournal.com]

Orange Chuck Taylor low-tops (normal-looking).
I love them, but I don't wear much orange.

Would they look better covered in:
a) white sequins w/ black accent sequins
b) abstract beaded designs
c) abstract embroidery designs

which option do you think would hold up the best to torturous wear&tear?

suggestions? ideas?

help! bamboo!

[kimmercake.livejournal.com]

ok i seriously need your help!

i'm moving and i'm putting all of my belongings into 1 of 2 piles: the "keep it" or "chuck it" pile.

this system has been working out well so far EXCEPT i have a tiny bamboo pot thingy and the bitty rocks that came in it. the bamboo died and is gone but i CANNOT figure out what to do with this cute little thing! and i'll be damned if i throw it away first without asking you guys.

here's a picture of it - imagine it without the bamboo [this was taken awhile ago]

i can't do more bamboo because, well, i KILLED the last one...if ANYONE has any suggestions about what could spare this little guy from the trash, i would be in your debt.

some stuff

[warheart.livejournal.com]

i've been a crochetaholic lately so i made some stuff. here's some of it:
( pictures of my creations )

i really want to try stenciling but i keep hearing so many different ways to do it and i can't decide which one will be right for me. if you are wondering where to get good quality shirts for stenciling you should go to foot locker btw becuase they have ringer tees 5 for 20 bucks.
wendy

Miss Martini

[carharttgurly.livejournal.com]

Hey girls. I've mostly been up to no good, but I finally got in a bit of crafting time for a fun 21st birthday present for a good friend of mine. Here are some pictures: [x-posted to my journal]

This is the finished product.
( Wanna see the good stuff? )

Koi Pond

[toothsome.livejournal.com]

My dad is planning on digging a koi pond in the back yard. I've seen this done a lot of times on various design shows, but when it comes to doing this now, I can't really remember what to do. Anyone have any tips, websites, or book recommendations?

(no subject)

[caraismatic.livejournal.com]

ok well i made this costume for holloween for my dad last year...it's nothing special but i thought someone might get a kick out of it...

Leather Cuff

[carharttgurly.livejournal.com]

I want to make a leather cuff bracelet that either snaps or ties like the one I'm going to post a picture of below this. Also, I'd like to burn and paint it. Has anyone ever done this before? Are there any places I could find directions. This is [sort of] what I'm looking to do, minus the beadwork... they sell them at places like American Eagle, but I've never quite found one that I liked enough to buy for a bazillion dollars.