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[twotrees.livejournal.com]

Okay, I need help. This time for my niece's wedding which is on June 5. My sister-in-law asked me to gather as many petals as I can and to refrigerate them the wednesday before the wedding so that they could be strewn not where the bride will walk but from the parking area near their house up to the wedding site right by their house. I said I would because I first thought it would be hard but only in the sense of getting enough petals. Now I realize that things here in VA will not be blooming much by then and it will also be almost impossible to keep the petals looking good.

So, does anyone know how to keep them looking good until then or does anyone have any alternative suggestions as a guide from the parking area to the wedding site. The only thing I have come up with are stakes with ribbons set in a row to lead guest to the wedding site.

Any other ideas? I just think the petal idea is dumb.

x-posted to antibride, alternative wed, weddingplans, craftgrrl and hip domestics.

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[teaspoons.livejournal.com]

i'm making a website to sell my clothes and have my art on.
should i keep the name curiousitykills
or something else?
i kind of want something with something french. like the word french or something along the lines of french desserts,...don't ask me why.

help?

edit: i also like "le petite monstre" ahahahaha. so cute

hey this si the first time ever ive posted do imhpoe im doing this right

[acesikks.livejournal.com]

that said it
i cant do the idirect pics to psdts thing i have a crappy msn website right now but my friend and i mand a few things last night and i wante dto get some input on them

the blood skirt was from a ohmystars tutorial....


the skirt was supposed to look more ragged and shoe off my new knee hign boots (its maste out of four paitrs of burgerking work pants and weighs a ton)

and the green shirt was basically cut and go she was wearing it and i cut it and tied it to fit her better

okay that all said heres the link to the album that coontains the pics

http://groups.msn.com/yenotguilty/laceycrafts.msnw?albumlist=2

and the upside down one.... it loked artsy ya thats it artsy

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[lindseythefork.livejournal.com]

So, has anyone ever revamped a refrigerator or redecorated one in any way?

Saucy Shirt

[nessadoll.livejournal.com]

This may be a little off topic, but I have searched everywhere for a shirt like this:

http://www.sizeappeal.com/SizeAppeal/sa_product.asp?appealID=sexappeal&categoryID=Tops&productID=01-0651

That is less expensive...it does not need to be plus-sized..that is just where I found it. Or are there patterns where I could make it easily? (no sewing machine here, moved with what would fit in my car)

Thanks girls...

my new passion

[maziemuggins.livejournal.com]

i started doing paper quilling aka filigree

its really fun! i did this card .... however i think im gonna add another cat to it cuz it looks a little bare on one side

its made out if little strips of different colored paper twirled to make different things .... i made another one for my sister that had fish and ducks and water and the sunshine and a butterfly and a bird in the sky .... hmmm im temped to take it out if the sealed envelope so i can take a picture of it and post it as well

i made it for my momma cuz i havent seen her since waaaaaay b4 mothers day

ooooh aaaaahhhhh

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[twotrees.livejournal.com]

With my earlier post about my niece's wedding I forgot to mention that the wedding is outside and that the petals will be scattered across lawn. My sister in law does not want fake petals so that is not an option.

Dum Dum Wrapper Pruse

[starmontage.livejournal.com]

I just joined and I thought I'd show you guys my latest craft. A Dum Dum Wrapper Purse! It was relatively easy to make and I'll gladly teach you guys how to make one if you want. The pictures are kind of blurry, but that's because I took them at three in the morning right after I finished.
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stain glass get well card

[chelly-egg.livejournal.com]

no pictures for this one, but descriptions behind the cut...

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I think I might want a table at a craft fair.

[girlx512.livejournal.com]

At a local high school there is a craft fair held every year in the Fall. I just got the contact information for who I need to call to request a table, etc., but I have no idea what to expect. I've never sold at anything before; maybe some of you could help me...

What things should I ask her? How much do tables typically cost (any range would be helpful, I truly have no idea)?

I can't think of any more questions right now, but I'm sure more will pop in my head. I can't call the lady until after 5:00, because that's when she's available, and I don't think I want to call without knowing what to say. Thank you, ladies.

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[lunia.livejournal.com]

I made my mom some biscotti and now I have to send it to her.

Here's my dilemma - I'm having trouble thinking of what to store it in. I'd like it to be airtight (or close to it) and attractive. Zip-Lock bags and containers like Gladware are two ideas I've already rejected. (Zip-Lock bags are far from attractive and they tend to leave a plasticy taste on foods and Gladware isn't pretty enough for this project.)

I've got two loaves and I'd like to put it all in one container, but am flexible on this.

If you like biscotti, you know someone who does, or you're just curious, my recipe is the best I've had yet. If you'd like, ( here it is. )

If this question isn't crafty enough, I understand and harbor no ill will towards anyone who deletes it.

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[robotparade.livejournal.com]

checked the faq and didn't see anything...

What type of glue would be the best to glue shrinky dinks or other things to hair clips like those plain metal bendy clips or bobby pins. super glue and glue gun haven't proved that useful so far....

One Week Left for Submissions - Video Game Art Open Call

[alteredesthetic.livejournal.com]

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pricing my wholesale stuff

[skwairpeg.livejournal.com]

Hi!

A general question for anyone with experience selling stuff they've purchased wholesale: Is there a "rule of thumb" I can keep in mind when pricing my stuff? I have a method in place for determining how much to charge for the things I've crafted myself, but what about the stuff I've bought wholesale? I really don't know where to begin with pricing. I thought perhaps if I spent $10 on an item, I would resell it for $20, but I'm not sure. Do you ask for double what you paid for an item, or slightly more, or even more than that? Eeep. Any info would be really appreciated.

Thanks
~A

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[melodychild77.livejournal.com]

SCORE! I got a Singer 2502C at the thrift store for $15! It needs some cleaning, but I've plugged it in and it seems to work! I have to go get some needles for it, though. But, as always, I have questions. :)

( 2 questions on the pictures )

This is my first sewing machine ever and I am very excited! But I want to be sure I am using it right. It has been a long long time since Home Ec. :) Thanks in advance for any answers! :)

DumDum Wrapper Tutorial

[starmontage.livejournal.com]

A few of you guys asked for a tutorial for the dumdum wrapper purse I posted here. So I opened up MS Paint and
( Here it is! )

ATTENTION: DETROIT AREA DIYers

[thisisinvisible.livejournal.com]

I am in the process of setting up a DIY/punk arts and crafts show.
It will most likely be at Idle Kids (www.idlekids.com) on August 21st.
If anyone is interested, please let me know. There will be a registration fee, but I have to figure out how much that will be (along with a million other details that I have to figure out!) but I just wanted to see if there was any interest in participating. I will keep you all updated.
-Ellie

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

what is bias tape?!

and what kind would i buy if i'm trying to make this??

uhh thanks!!!

i even looked online, and it's confusing to me :X

PLEASE HELP!

[dykestar.livejournal.com]

I'm doing an independent study on Women and Crafts in America (and how transmitting crafts from one generation to another brings women together) so if you could please fill out this survey it would help me out *tremendously*. Cheers!

Age:

Gender:

Location (please choose one): The Northeast, The South, The Midwest, The West (if you live in another country, you are welcome to fill this out and list your country, but I can't use you in the research, sorry!)

Traditionally Popular Crafts in My Area Are:

Crafts I Learned as a Child Include:

The Person/People Who Taught Me These Crafts Was:

What the Significance of This Time was To Me:

Crafts I Make Now:

Crafts You Plan to Teach/Are Teaching Your Children:

Thanks a ton!!!!

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[mysticdroppings.livejournal.com]

I was wondering if anyone knows of a kind of paint that can be used on windows that is temporary. I've seen it on shop windows. When it dries it is translucent and turns kind of rubbery so it can be peeled of later.

Has anyone ever used this and can anyone tell me where to buy it?

I want to make the windows in my dorm spectacular and I'm looking for a window paint that I can use that I'll be able to remove at the end of the year.

Thanks!

Wall-scrolls

[demarazare.livejournal.com]

Has anyone tried painting over one of the freebee hanging wall-scroll calendars from a Chinese restaurant? I have an old one lying around. The original picture is so-so, and the calendar part is from 2002, so I want to try painting over it with some acrylic paints. Anyone else tried it? Any tips?

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[gravity--girl.livejournal.com]

Hey! This is my first post, though I've been lurking for a bit.

This is a quilt I made for my history class last December:



( Bigger picture and explanation )

I got an A, by the way. (-:

Oh, and an edit...it took me approx. 5 hours total to make from the time I actually started printing/ironing/cutting/sewing/etc., which was good, since I had forgotten about the project until the weekend before it was due. Oops.

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[-night-light-.livejournal.com]

Hey, over the summer I am planning on redoing my room. I already have one great piece of furniture which is stained a dark-cherry brown. I have a wooden dresser as well, but it's got a thick layer of glossy paint and another layer under that. is there anyway i could sand off the paint and salvage the wood to stain it the same color as the other piece of furniture? or is this a waste of time and effort?

Ticket stubs

[tanelorn-bound.livejournal.com]

I have a pile of movie ticket stubs that I can't bring myself to throw away. Any ideas?

Thanks...

[girlx512.livejournal.com]

I wanted to say thank you to everyone for the suggestions/help on my getting a table at a craft fair. If there are any more responses, it'd be appreciated.

I am hoping to sell reversible purses and crocheted hats/scarves (funky ones like the fluffy pigtail hat that's just a rectangle folded in half). The fair will be in November, so it seems like the perfect time to sell winter sets. Do you guys think that is enough things to sell? I'm hoping to make the table more hip/funky/quirky than typical craft fair-ish.

I'll be calling the lady later this week once I do some more research and hopefully it won't be too expensive (I'd sort of like to hope I could make a profit).

Once it's coming closer I'll most likely be posting pictures and details of the stuff and ask for pricing advice--I never know what to ask for things. And I'll post a picture of the table set up once it's closer too and ask for advice.

Thank you all, really, I don't know what I'd do without this place :o)

my ladybug bathroom

[camkin.livejournal.com]

a while back, i posted some pics of the ladybug soaps that i made.
and i mentioned that they would be going in my ladybug bathroom.
i promised to post some pics of my bathroom and here they are...



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Dear Lotion Makers,

[skwairpeg.livejournal.com]

Please help me. I have been making lovely lotions from oil, water, and emulsifyers. Some of them are still fine, but some, after maybe 2 weeks, are separating. They lose their creaminess and go all liquidy. Why? I blend them and blend them and blend them. I pour while they are still warm but MAN, how else can I get it into the bottles? And even if I blended it until it was totally cool, would that really keep things from separating?

Dear lotion makers, can you recommend something to use as a preservative, or whatever it is I need?

Humbly yours,
A

uncluttered bulletin board

[hugsforcoffee.livejournal.com]

i work at a vet clinic. we like to put up pictures of our clients (animals) in the reception area. for the past billions of years all photos have been stapled onto dollar store cork board. however, i do not like this. i think it is way too cluttered, haphazard and without method. stuff that i dont need in life. the only 'sophisticated' idea so far is that the staff animals pictures will all be in a giant picture frame. (around 20 pictures as opposed to 200 client pics)
pretty much i dont want to staple pictures a zillion times. i dont want messy. most importantly something organized.
so far the only suggestions were to group each species together in different areas of the wall. or to put the pictures together in the shape of an animal.

ANY suggestions please!?!?

b/c i suck at making decisions like this...

[bklyndoll.livejournal.com]

ok, i'm making carefully's magnetic photo frame using a poem i found and some printable magnet sheets.

problem = i can't choose a font.
( please do it for me )

thanks in advance you all are the best = )

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[collections.livejournal.com]

i cut up a few things to make ( this flower turquoise and coral memory wire bracelet )

it was a little too heavy to want to stay on, however, so i added an extra strand with a clasp to keep it on. and also a funky little dangly part!


also - ( these glasses )

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[illboner.livejournal.com]

alright ladies,

i've been sent here by a friend who told me you would know what to do with a whole bunch of cd cases (they don't have cd's in them, but most have booklets/inserts).

any suggestion is a good suggestion

thanks in advance,
amy

ReadyMade magazine

[musyc]

Scanned back through a couple of days, but didn't see this. Y'all know how ReadyMade runs a contest every month for crafty ideas made out of a particular item? (If you didn't, now you do! *G*)

Anyhoo, this month's contest is Altoid Tins!

I KNOW I've seen great ideas from y'all here. Enter! Let's see if craftgrrl can win this contest! A year's subscription to ReadyMade is on the table. ;)