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[amethyst-heart.livejournal.com]

My boyfriend and I are moving into an apartment in August. We've decided on a decorating scheme. We're going to have a "world" theme.... it started with a lamp I saw in a consignment shop that had a shade made out of a map. I thought it was the coolest thing and I mentioned it to him. He liked the sound of it.... and then later when we were looking around, we found a map clock. That's when the idea clicked in my head - let's center our decor around maps and globes and different regions of the world and different ethnic decorating elements! It'll be easy to make a map lampshade and clock.... and I think we want bamboo shades for the windows... We probably want to decorate the kitchen mainly in a Mediterranean theme, focusing on Italy. I don't think we're going to have a country or region for every room, but it seems like a cool idea to base the way we decorate our kitchen on what most of our cooking is inspired by - Italian and Asian cooking.
We've already bought some cool looking samurai-style swords... My mother has found some awesome cups, a serving tray, and coasters to fit the theme.
We also would really like to find some multicolored tiles and newspapers in various languages and decoupage/tile a coffee table.... perhaps decoupaging most of the table and bordering it in tile.

If any of you have any suggestions for lamps, a clock, or anything else, that would be awesome.

We've also decided that once we move in and get settled, we're going to have a moving-in party. I would greatly appreciate any housewarming party tips.

Thanks in advance,
Nik

We're things that go bump in the night that you can't see.

[bescenenotherd.livejournal.com]

One day, my best friend Jarrett and I went to the liberal store downtown. And we stumbled upon a bumper sticker, and Jarrett goes "EMERALD... I WANT IT."
He's graduating today... in about six hours, actually. And I thought it would be a nice addition to the gift I already made him.



( Yeah, we're the mishaps that always happen in threes. ♥ )

katia

[rejectcarp.livejournal.com]

may i please introduce you to katia, a polyester wonderment.



( see more dolly )

#3 bag... yay!

[mon-seul.livejournal.com]

so this is my 3rd bag. i'm not sure if i'm gonna keep it or give it to someone. i have the same fabric in pink and yellow flowers. (wal-mart... $1!)

( lookie-lookie! )

i have a question, also: i really don't know what kind of material i use, but it is thin. is there anyway (besides doubling the fabric) to make it more sturdy? any help would be greatly appreciated.

thanks for checking it out!

My first decoupage

[bluecockatoo.livejournal.com]

I got a Xyron machine yesterday and used it to decoupage the drawers of the storage set I bought from Ikea a few weeks ago to hold my sewing and other craft stuff.

( see the pic! )

I used some wrapping paper that I bought with decoupage in mind when my son's school had their annual Sally Foster fundraiser. The Xyron made a sticker out of a whole sheet and then I cut a piece for each drawer facing. I just finished putting varnish on it and I think it turned out really nice.

In the bottom right corner you can see two almond tins that I also used the Xyroned wrapping paper to decorate... Now I just need to go after the magazine holders and I'll have a whole set :).

x-posted: craftster

Beaded flower bracelet

[beccaqt7.livejournal.com]

Yesterday I went to my friends house and made these two beaded flowers. I have one more to make, and they will be turned into a bracelet. This is my first real beading project ever!



And another of it in my hand, so you can see how big it is:

HELP!!!!

[gecheesoul.livejournal.com]

Has anyone made one of these, before? Tutorial, instructions, anything. Help please?!?!

Edit: I have the basic idea on how to make it. I'd just like some instructions to compare, or tips from someone who has made one.

Supplies question

[bjerk919.livejournal.com]

Okay I need some good quality crimp beads, they don't need to be sterling silver I just need some that are reasonably priced.
Any ideas where I can get some? Online is good because I don't have too much in my area.
Thanks in advance.

Nap?

[lindseythefork.livejournal.com]

Quick question: I have a pattern that gives two different fabric lengths depending on "with nap" or "without nap." What the heck is a nap??

Paneling on Pants + Tiger Fabric

[nimoy.livejournal.com]

A little something something of what I've been up to. The pants were of an older style, I prefer to have a little less taper, a little more flare at the ends these days. Now I can wear them again, whee! My iPod was getting rather tired of being carried around in an old mitten, now it can aspire to be like Hobbes someday.

( Spiderman Cord Pants & Tiger iPod cozy )

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[tummymunkey.livejournal.com]

preparing for a craft show in vancouver BC tomorrow.

( moremoremore )

the dreaded tear bear!

[cydniey.livejournal.com]

( big pic )

i finally traced one of the patterns i've been working on, onto some fresh bear-brown paper. then i tore out the pieces. note to anyone trying this, don't be like me, shade the pieces of bear before you assemble the creature. yes, i am that dumb about crafts, that is why i didn't want to make one, but my roommate challenged me, so what could i do.

i assembled the pieces, discovered the body i'd made was way too small, so i ended up with a pervert bear. i'll be adjusting that pattern and making another one. now that i've done it, i have to do one right, one that doesn't look like he's touching himself.

i can see why patterns would be wanted (duh, i found a niche in the market i could fill, that is how i got started with this whole thing), i've noticed many incredible crafters need a pattern at least once to get the feel for it . . . but he was pretty easy to do, so i don't see why they sell on ebay for $2-5.

Someone made a purse... and I want one.

[spyla.livejournal.com]

It was a DIY bag hobo type bag, black with a light colored liner and the straps tied together... Who was it that made this and do you have anymore for sale??

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[lttle-red-lotus.livejournal.com]

I finally got done cropping all of my pictures! Took me forever. I made a bunch of new earrings, a new jewelry set, and a crown. Let me know what you think. **warning** Lots of pics

( Jewelry Set )

( Way too many earrings )

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( 2 shirts )

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[oh-lisa.livejournal.com]

Hello...

Does anyone know of websites that will buy your stuff and sell it... like day-lab.com

Thanks,
Lisa


Sorry, if this is off topic.

I made shirts

[the-moonshiner.livejournal.com]

Acrylic paint, fabric medium, and cheap solid color shirts. No stencils or anything like that - I've always found that I can do better, faster work with paintbrushes.

( sin city and fake wings )

First time with Sewing Machine

[sanguinarysaint.livejournal.com]

I just got my new sewing machine two days ago. It's a Brother Ls-2125 I got from Walmart for $80 dollars and I just love it. I've never had a sewing machine before so it's taken me some time but I ahve three great projects to share! They came out amazingly well for me not being used to a sewing maching.

( Be Kind I have only a IBM Webcam )

My First (good) Bag, And Some Tacks! (x-posted to my journal)

[lyssian.livejournal.com]

So today I finally caught my mom to get her to show me how to get the sewing machine set up. She showed me how, and off I went, making my first (good) bag. ^_^ Not afraid this one's gonna fall apart at any second. haha Also, I didn't forget to turn anything inside or right side out for the first time. ::n00b::

I've been crafting almost nonstop lately. It's super fun. :)

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I'm redecorating my room (kinda), and it has kind of a Gambit (from the X-men) feel to it - Mardi Gras feather boas wrapped around the curtain rods over my windows, and everything playing card / poker chip themed. :) I've been buying/asking for cards from everyone I can find, and I felt like using a couple to make some picture-marble tacks for when I put up my bulletin board again (of course, after I paint it and decorate the border. ^_^).

Anyway, long intro for two pictures. I cut up a jack for them.

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blue bunny

[beandipandeddy.livejournal.com]

i just knitted this using a pattern in a book called knit a square and make a toy

very simple and very cute.

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[ex-powerup456.livejournal.com]

Hey everyone!!

Quick question....I'm getting a kitten in 5-6 weeks...they were just born today.  YAY!

and i was wondering...what kind of craft-y things can i make for a new kitten.

What have you done in the past.  im sure i could think of something im just so excited i cant think.

i know everyone HATES text only so ill post of the new kittens.

( KITTENS! )