craftgrrl | Jan. 21st, 2005

Jan. 21st, 2005

jillybelle.livejournal.com

I know that right now everyone's focus is on how to help the Tsunami victims, but as I was driving home in Boston tonight, I took a good look around and realized just how many homeless people we have living right in our own neighborhoods. This inspired me to help, even if it is just a small gesture-Since it's the coldest weather we've seen in a long time, I've decided to have a 'blanket challenge'. For us crafty types, this is a chance for some flexing of our DIY muscles while helping others. I've learned that fleece blankets are really easy to make- all you need are 2-3 yards of medium/heavy weight fleece (walmart sells it pretty cheap) and a good pair of scissors to make 1-inch finge around the edges so it doesn't fray. When you're done, bring them to your local food pantry/shelter. I'm sure they'll be much appreciated- Hope to hear about everyone's success stories.

(for the knitters/crocheters, Hats, gloves and coats are always helpful too)

Current Mood: creative

buenabuena.livejournal.com

I'm making a care package to send a friend that's teaching over in Korea, and wanted to include something squishy to keep her company.

I still had a bit of pink fleece left over from previous projects, and decided that:

pink = bunny

but

robots = love.

( 'you got your rabbit in my robot!' 'you got your robot in my rabbit!' )

[x-posted to my lj, hey]

Current Mood: craftalicious
Current Music: "Tainted Love" (Marilyn Manson version)

renai.livejournal.com

I made mini cupcakes with my boyfriend last night! Why were they crafty? ( Because we decorated them! )

riseliketides.livejournal.com

I'm hopning for some knitting help on this one. I have a pattern that says k1, m1, k1. I know that m stands for meter, but I can't for the life of me figure out with "metering" is. Any help?

Current Mood: awake
Current Music: le tigre

kickasphalt.livejournal.com

i have been lurking for about two years, and i finally have something to show you. here are some fabric flowers i made last night:

( close ups. )

( and a shot of me wearing one: )

now that i have my own digital camera, expect mad posts! yay!

Current Mood: sleepy.
Current Music: U2 - I Will Follow

tiffanyharvey.livejournal.com

I have been working on my first peyote stitch necklace, which is where you stitch seed beads into a tube shape (around a plastic tube for extra support & shape) I just finished the beading on it & will need to finish it off completely with a closure & all.

Since this is my first necklace there are problems with it.... I have been planning on putting charity auctions on my site & was thinking I would put the necklace there (and letting them know it was my first necklace).

But I just had another problem with it today & so now I am considering pulling out all of the stitches & just salvaging the beads! Should I give it away, just charge a little, put it up for charity, or trash the thing? Here is what all has gone wrong, for more information ~

(A bad picture, but it gives you the idea ~ the leaves two colors: green & metallic lined green)

( The problems )

theinnocence.livejournal.com

I just bought a used 1950s formica dinner table with matching vinyl seats. it needs a lot of work, but was only 75 for the set.

the set is supposed to be grey and white but the years have turned the seats grey and yellow. i know how to polish up the chrome on the legs and possibly patch the ripped parts of the chair cushions, but does anybody know how to get the yellow discoloration out? or should i just reupholster the chairs?

any hints or tips on keeping the formica nice?

x-posted

loosetooth.livejournal.com

Finally catching up on my Quilt Gallery after finishing this puppy and a few smaller pieces. Please visit, please comment. :)

Current Mood: busy
Current Music: Blossom Dearie - Rhode Island is Famous for You

harmonious.livejournal.com

I thought some of you girls might be interested in this. <3

Current Mood: giggly

alwaysborrowed.livejournal.com

In English class we just finished reading Othello, and our final project is to make something visual using a quote, so I decided to make a pocket shrine, only a little bigger. So what I'm asking is some ideas of what to put in it, this is my quote:

"I kiss'd thee ere I kill'd thee: no way but this;
Killing myself, to die upon a kiss."

That's the line Othello says after he stabs himself. I'm thinking of putting in a little dagger, and a handkerchief but I need some more ideas.

Thank you! :)

chocoboprincess.livejournal.com

Just some recent things I've done. :)

( Good amount of pics under the cut. )

And that's all I got!

Current Mood: nerdy
Current Music: "In My Life" - The Rasmus

jessbezz.livejournal.com

First off, if symbols of pagan religions offend you, then by all means, go to another post.

Secondly, this post is text only because my website/hosting is down and i'm not able to link to pictures for a few days until i take the time to get something else worked out. HOWEVER, this post has a LINK to the pictures on my Yahoo Photos page.

I finally finished it! My pentacle shawl....

Oodles of hours later, and ripping it out completely only ONCE it's done.

I give to you, "Raevyn's Wyngs" *chuckles*

http://photos.yahoo.com/xxallyriaxx
Click on Pentacle Shawl for pictures.

I'm so proud!!!

Current Mood: accomplished

pinkninky.livejournal.com

yesterday i combined this idea with my love of unloved placemats, and made this:

( click here to see the inside, its stripey! )

malytwotails.livejournal.com

( Six various new hats )

nicht-allein.livejournal.com

i´m looking for a tutorial for one of those cute iPod bags?

skankykiwi.livejournal.com

( a bunch more )

Current Mood: accomplished
Current Music: mike doughty - 27 jennifers

elmoe.livejournal.com

Hi everyone! Sorry that this is going to be a text only, but I have no pictures to show right now. Anyway, I was curious if anyone knows a good place to find a pattern for roman blinds online (or in a book...but I prefer online since I'm broke at the moment). I need one for my window, but my window is extremely wide and not too long. The ones they make for my width (if I'm that lucky) are always too long, and to have one made would cost more than I can afford. Has anyone ever made one before? Are they easy? Thanks in advance!