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[tater420tot.livejournal.com]

hey. our city is holding autumn in the park this weeked, and my friend and i plan to pass out peta stuff there, cook veggie dogs, & sale some arts and crafts too, if not for profit, then to atleast cover the cost of the booth. i am on a tight budget, and dont wanna spend too much money, or atleast more than profits. plus, i have very little time to get some stuff made for it! please help! i need ideas really really fast!!!! thanks a zillon,
holly

Knitting question

[pumpsnail.livejournal.com]

Oh boy, aren't you glad to hear more questions from me? :D

Okay, my first question is this. I want to make my mom a scarf for Christmas out of this pretty rose-colored yarn. My first thought was that I'd embellish it by sewing some hearts on in duplicate stitch with pink yarn, but that still seems too plain. So now I want to make it reversible--one side is rose with pink hearts, and the other pink with rose hearts. Can I knit this all at once or would I be better off knitting two scarves and sewing them together at the end?

My second question is...I totally forgot whatever it was so never mind. ::grin::

Ideas...

[lakebreeze.livejournal.com]

I got a set of 14 silver bracelets to split up into 2s and 3s as Christmas presents for my cousins. They only came in one box though so does anyone have any ideas on cute ways I could package them????? I can't really think of much except to make bags and decorate them.

Lookie Lookie!

[nuclearshimmer.livejournal.com]

Look what I made! It took a couple of hours to wind the yarn around and tie, but it was well worth it!
( Halloween Wreath )

If you want to know how, just email me...its SUPER easy and requires "no skills"!

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[ex-rita.livejournal.com]

My mom really likes nativity scenes (nativity=represents the day of Jesus's birth, with the baby in a manger and Mary and Joseph and shepherds and farm animals and such. Here is a traditional and very expensive example.) I would love to make her something like this for Christmas, but my problem is I have way to many options for media and style! Does anyone have a suggestion for what kind of material to use? I thought a hanging piece of cloth with buttons sewn on would look cute and folk-artsy, though I don't know how I'm going to make the buttons look like people and sheep. I've never tried painting, but I could always give the ol' canvas a try. I can't really think of any way to create a 3-d set with individual figurines as I don't have a kiln or know how to whittle, but maybe y'all have some ideas. Thanks!

I Need Help!

[pangaea23.livejournal.com]

I'm trying to make little drawstring gift bags in two different ways...

The first is, little rectangle bags that have the drawstring at the top, either coming out on the sides, or through a buttonhole in the front. These will be the actual gift bags...

The second is, a circular bag (ie, rounded bottom, just gathered up into "bag" shape), with drawstring at the "neck" so that there is an extra ruffle at the top. This is actually supposed to be a "money bag" for the money dance at our wedding.

I have experimented and experimented, and I've tried following several different instructions from the web, and nothing is working for me... I am NOT a very talented seamstress, and I have a hard time understanding all of the directions that I've found.

It seems that if I sew in the pouch for the drawstring before I sew the bag together, then when the bag gets put together I have to sew that pouch shut ~ problem... and if I sew the bag together and THEN try to sew the drawstring pouch it's difficult if not impossible.

Can anyone help me? I'm totally stressed, as the wedding is quickly approaching...

halloween HELP~

[googler.livejournal.com]

Okey dokey everybody.
I am having a halloween costume party! WOO! So I have some questions for you crafty ladies (and gents)

(I dont know if this is really crafty) My COSTUME!?!?! I have a basic idea.. ( Click here to help me with the costume )

THE PARTY!>!>! Got any good recipies, links and decorations. I know there were posts earlier, but I think they have been taken out by Christmas planning already. Help>

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!

couple questions:

[whostosay.livejournal.com]

i was looking through the memories and found someone saying that they had made a journal out of an old licence plate. Does anyone have instructions for something like htat?

also, will iorn on transfers go onto a gray sweatshirt?

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[rawiscorrri.livejournal.com]

hey...I've been thinking about making earrings because they're pretty. but, I don't have my ears pierced. Does anyone know if they have clip-on earring notions?

crocheting

[monicascully.livejournal.com]

For you lovely ladies (and gents) who were thinking about learning to crochet:

I was at Joann Fabrics yesterday and they have this kit that supports breast cancer awareness and profits go to the charity. It includes pink yarn (to make a scarf like the famous pink ribbon), a big crochet needle and instructions on how to crochet. It's cheap and well worth the 8bux not only if you don't know how to crochet, but if you do and need a big honkin' needle (I don't remember the exact size).

mar

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[nerdieangel.livejournal.com]

I just bought a Polaroid Colorpack II Land camera that supposedly is in working condition but I an't seem to figure out what kind of film it takes. Would anyone happen to know, or at least know where I can find out? Thanks so much.

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[drewberry4.livejournal.com]

I showed my mom this community and some of the crafts that people do, so yesterday she was bored and decided to make a bag for the first time. It's really pretty and since it was inspired by this community I thought I would share pictures with you.
( A bag my MOM made! )

Stogie bag

[meloyellowd.livejournal.com]

Here's a New cigar box purse I made. I named it after my mom since my mom is the dog nut who went and got us 4 dogs. you can check out my other journal allthingscraftyfor instructions. Pik behind the cut

( Read more... )

Halloween

[mickey802.livejournal.com]

ok.. so for halloween I wanna be Columbia from Rocky Horror Picture Show...

the only problem is, I only have 2 weeks, as my friend is having a party on the 25..

Anyway.. I am trying to figure out what all to do.. so far all I can think of it getting some soffee shorts (gym shorts) and sewing ribbon down them for the shorts.. and for the bustier I will probably just make a quick tube tob..

Does anyone know of any online bowtie patterns..

Also.. what should I do for the jacket.. i have some gold sequin fabric.. but I absolutly hate sewing the stuff.. and i have never sewed a jacket.. so if anyone has any advice on that (a pattern even would help) or knows of a place to buy a gold sequin jacket.. lol.. im gonna see if I can go to a thrift store and browse around if I go shopping before the party.. but otherwise im not sure..

And for a top hat I am planning on just getting a hat and gluing sequins all over it.. same with shoes if I can get some cheap ones soon.. Ill have to look..

so yeah.. the only thing I am really worried about is a jacket.. I'm worried a top hat might be fairly expensive around halloween time, even the cheep ones.. because last year I didnt get one for my costume cause it was 14 dollars for a cheap felt one.. but I did see a gold cowboy hat at the dollar store.. so I could use that.. lol...

Anyway.. i think thats all.. Any help would be so greatly appreciated.. and this teaches me not to wait forever to work on my costume..

x-posted here and in lbg

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[redmoocow.livejournal.com]

hey

so my band wants to make trucker hats as a promotional item. anyone know of a cheap place where we can get them and get them printed? i can only find REALLY expensive, or only the hats.

thanks!!!
<3

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[gothinpink.livejournal.com]

okay, so this morning i tried the stenciling on t-shirt thing...
it turned out ok, i guess...
( have a look. )

latest projects

[agirlnamedfury.livejournal.com]

here are the items i made yesterday:

this shirt used to be like 5986769 sizes too big for me, so i made it smaller and did a side-tie halter type thing.

( cat eyes )

I made this one from two different shirts:
( pink + blue = hawt )

this one was made from scratch, with my own pattern:
( who lives in a pineapple under the sea? )

xposted.

first post and..

[iamgroverdill.livejournal.com]

i was inspired this weekend by shirts that i use to make all the time when i was little, and decided to head out to ac moore's to pick up the goods.
( the lot )

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[insidethebullet.livejournal.com]

hey.. im new here :D hello
for a while now i've been wanting to try silkscreening some of my pics on to tshirts.. i've looked through the memories and theres some real helpful stuff on DIY silkscreening but im kinda scared to try that in case i mess it up or it comes out kinda dodgy :-s i also want to do it with the emulsion stuff because that just sound shiny :) ive heard people talking about these speedball kits but they seem to be all hidden in the US...
soo.. does anybody know where i can buy a cheap silkscreening kit in the uk? online is best :D but if you know of anywhere in london thats cooel too. i only want to do things in one color but id like to be able to reuse the screens some :)

sorry for all the babble! heres one of the lil characters i might do
( grumpy )

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[nuclearshimmer.livejournal.com]

I have had a couple requests for the instructions on how to make the halloween wreath I posted earlier today. ( Link, Pic, and Instructions )

This wreath can be made with any colors and any design...very very versatile! have fun!!!!

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[run-igmo-run.livejournal.com]

hey. i bought ( these )

off ebay and even though i like their color and all, they dont match the clothes that i have, only a couple of shirts. i was thinking about dying them but i'm inexperienced with it so i wouldnt know what to use and stuff.
i would just color them with black sharpies [hah] but they would mess up with water and such, so im looking for something permanent. any suggestions? thanks :)

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[junkkidcatholic.livejournal.com]

Ok heres the deal, my brother just left for college about a month or two ago. Today I had a three minute conversation with him on the phone. Thats record breakin4g! Also, he just got a job (another record for him) and is passing all his classes (yet another record). So I've decided to send him a care package. I don't want to spend more than about 5 or ten bucks. Also, I'd like as much of it as possible to be edible (sp?) or something he'd actually use. (For example, my brother would NOT use a homemade pillowcase.) I'd also like it to be pretty creative. Perhaps it could apply to college or mail (his job is with fed-ex).

Now I know you guys are creative enough to help me out here! Maybe some personal oppinions on what you would like to get in a care package?

Thanks in advance!

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[orbitalocularit.livejournal.com]

Don't You Know I'm Loco?
...and by "loco," I mean "broke-o."


Same R00lz As Oooo-swal
(That's "Usual" In Fake French! So le in crowd!)

1. Steal my ideas, I'll steal your life.
2. Yeah boy!

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[tummymunkey.livejournal.com]

i made this tonight when i should have been working on a term paper. :)

rainbow quilt

[felicity869.livejournal.com]

(cross posted in pins_n_needles xcraftcorex sew_hip diyrevolution craftgrrl and diyculture)
For x-mas last year I made my love a quilt...
( the quilt )

Upcoming Events in Louisiana

[leopardwolf.livejournal.com]

Cross posted to my LJ, and several other places

Just for general information, for anyone in the Southeastern United States that might be interested in any of this. Especially if you live out of state and just happen to have time to drive on in for a weekend.


International Gem & Jewelry Show

When: October 17th, 18th, and 19th

Where: New Orleans, Louisiana
Pontchartrain Center
4545 Williams Blvd. - Kenner, Louisiana 70065

Hours: Fri. 12pm - 7pm | Sat. 10am - 6pm | Sun. 11am - 5pm



Historic Fort Pike Annual Craft Fair

When: October 25th and 26th

Where: New Orleans, Louisiana. At historic Fort Pike on Route 90 ( at the foot of the Rigolets Bridge )

For more information, call 504 - 662 - 5703

Additional Directions: Fort Pike is located off U.S. Highway 90, 23 miles east of downtown New Orleans. The historic site is accessible from I-10 via La. Highway 11 South, which connects to Hwy. 90. Facilities include a museum, a picnic area and shelter, and restrooms. The site is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Standard admission is **$2 for adults and children (12 and under) and seniors (62 and over) are admitted free.

**Not sure if this fee applies during the fair, but still isn't much to pay.

Check this website for a rough map: Scroll to bottom

Flower Pressing & Unusual x-stitch Patterns

[daltong.livejournal.com]

I'm using an Official Flower Press to preserve some lilyish flowers. I've tried pressing using wax paper and a big dictionary before, and it hasn't gone well. I bought a kit at Michael's for $10 last month and now I'm trying it out.

It's funky because there are two boards between which you put the flowers, paper, and cardboard; then there are bolts that run through holes in both boards and are fastened with brass nuts. The bolts are plain metal. The brochure says: "Put the brass fasteners through the wood pieces, then tighten with the brass nuts..." The bolts barely make it all the way through both boards with only 2 flower/paper/cardboard layers in-between, and the brochure says it should take 6 layers. I think they left out a significant part--the brass fasteners! Does that sound right? I'll probably write the company and ask for them. I've had good luck with cross-stitch companies sending out missing thread, so maybe these guys will be cool, too.

If the flowers come out good I'll post a piccy.

While I'm making my first post, does anyone have a program they like for converting a photo to a x-stitch pattern? Most of the x-stitch patterns in craft stores are Not My Style. I'd like to be able to take logos, drawings and pictures and turn 'em into patterns. Also, if anyone knows of a company that makes unusual x-stitch patterns--like, oh, say Death from Sandman (gee, I wonder what made me think of that?)--please give me a pointer.

Cheers, everyone! I'm getting fantastic ideas from this community.

fairy costume

[felicity869.livejournal.com]

(sorry this has been cross posted all over the place)
I made myself a set of wings and a little fairy outfit (also a little pixie dust shaker and a nifty braclet but you can't really see them in any of the pictures). My boyfriend took me to the park to take tons of picturs of it but it was dark by the time we got there so that's why the quality is kinda crummy on some of them. And that last picture that looks like its of a bunch of washed up seaweed or something is actualy my first atempt at the skirt lol. man oh man I warn you: never ever use no fray goop because it does terrible terrible things and they lie when they say you can wash it.
( tons of pictures... )