Tank top

[giraffecrafts.livejournal.com]

I finally tried it...I took two shirts and made them into one. And I am very happy with the result! Suprise!!! I am actually happy with something I made.

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I'm in love with totebags.

[revolvingsun.livejournal.com]

Making tote bags has become my latest obsession.

Isn't she lovely??
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I also painted this chair about two months ago, just after I had moved to PA.

( flower power to the rescue?? )

And now, my pride and joy. My reminiscent of the 80's bright pink tank top with big sexy waistband. Made from fun pink teeshirt-ish material.


( pour some sugar on me.... )

If anyone knows any of the bands on the posters in the background of these pictures, I will love them forever.

Also. Question! What is a good stitch to use with jersey/knit materials, like teeshirt. I read somewhere that a regular stitch will pull out or something? I don't remember. Is it the zigzag you are supposed to use? Thanks!

(Also, xposted to my own livejournal)

Holder/Carrier for knitting supplies

[theslowfade.livejournal.com]

It's nothing special and I'm sure you guys have seen stuff like it before, but still. It started out as a Christmas gift for my boyfriend's punk rock sister that I never got around to finishing until a few days ago... and now shes not getting it lol.


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boredom leads to purse making.

[tabibito.livejournal.com]

So tonight I made my very first square bottom purse! :D Made it for a friend. just because.


[dont mind the crafting supplies in the back :)]

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A week ago, I made this on a whim:


Ive named him stan the man. He has a wonky eye.

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the end.


ps. im new here. so HI!!!

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[schizkitty.livejournal.com]

Who knew craftgrrl would cost me money?

I now want a sewing machine, darnit!

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[homicideisgood.livejournal.com]

heyyy everyone
i recently bought a yard of this fabric at wal-mart for a dollar (it was just too cute)

but now i don't know what to do with it!
i was thinking maybe a wallet, but i cant find any bi-fold patterns or anything that actually looks COOL.
so if anyone has any random projects or ANYTHING id really appreciate it!
and i'm off to knit!
thanks!♥

Distressing Jeans

[lethalbubblegum.livejournal.com]

Looked through the FAQ and didn't find this question:

How do you make nice holes in your jeans?

Also, I saw the post about distressing with rock salt but wondered how much rock salt to use and how it turned out?

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[exploitedfairy.livejournal.com]

Made another kittie hoodie for someone :) It turned out really well, the buttons are just too cute!!! took around 3hrs all in.

Lord of the Plies

[fraises.livejournal.com]

I've been on a plying spree lately.

So soft. It's like yarn made from clouds or something like that. I'm considering leaving it undyed. If I dye it, I'm not sure if I'll dye it so it self stripes or what. It's a huge skein, like 5 ounces, and the thin ply took forever to spin because I kept getting distracted. I hav no clue about the yardage, though. About 55-70 yards. I'll have to figure that out tomorrow I guess.
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Three plies, 40 yards, not sure about the weight. It's super soft. I think I'll probably list it on ebay with a few other itty bitty three ply skeins.

There's another tiny skein that goes with this one. Total there's about 4.5 ounces, 70 yards. It's reallllllly soft. OMG soft.
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Now this is gonna be a doesy.

[sewlikewhoa.livejournal.com]

Went nuts at the fabric store yesterday, 60 dollars nuts. But I got great fabrics that will be reincarnated into great projects the first of which are two blankets. So behind the cut I worn you is a mess of images around 15. And a couple questions. Happy looking.

( I hate discount fabric stores )

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[the-talisa.livejournal.com]

this isnt so much craft as it is computer...craft...

regardless, does anyone know how they make those things with a bunch of tiny little pictures.. and when you look at it from far away.. its one big picture?

kinda like what that kid who got arrested made of george bush.. the thing with the monkeys? like that, cept with different pictures..

putting it on a computer only saves time i suppose, but snipping little bits cant hurt..

im so sorry i couldnt find an example.. i dont know what to call them...

a point in the right direction would be so nice!

1st post

[ex-sharp-tee141.livejournal.com]

I've been lurking here for a long time, and love the amazing stuff you all make.
I finally decided to post a picture of one of the purses I've made. It's nothing special, but I like it



hope to be posting more of my work when I get the time

What a horrible creature!

[darkcandy.livejournal.com]

Her name is Olga, she's a mean, green, skateboarding machine! I made her for a friend's birthday.

( Only Cool Cat's can Skateboard... )

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[tasteofchaos--.livejournal.com]

I just got this new sewing machine, and to just cut this short, It's making me crazy.

I'm trying to sew something, and it works for the firts, inch or so, and then the bottom thread gets all crazy, so one thread turns into about four, and then I have to cut the thread and start all over.


does anyone have any advice to stop this?
Thanks

One new necklace :)

[aliasydney.livejournal.com]

Hey craftgrrls. I made a necklace!



( Oh so versatile )

Let me know if you like it... I appreciate all comments/input.

New new new

[swissmouse.livejournal.com]

I just joined this community a few days ago, and since everyone else seemed to be introducing themselves today, I figured I would, too. Sadly, I don't have any pictures of my recent crafts, but I thought I would share a couple of hats and some sculptures I've done in the past year. I do a lot of crocheting, especially in the winter. But I'm currently working on a bag crocheted from plasstic strips. I'll post pictures as soon as I finish.

( clickity click click... )

~Liz

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[trulyyours.livejournal.com]

Painting Project:


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[couteauxdehors.livejournal.com]

I found these cool charms and made some earrings! They're very techielicious.

( girls and tools are hot )

new necklace + question

[dropkickjessie.livejournal.com]

i ran into a lady who wanted a "peach" necklace so i put this together for her.

and, two things:
has anyone ever ordered or downloaded a pattern from stitchdiva.com? i really like the scarves and flowers but my knitting/crocheting skills arent THAT advanced. how hard are they to follow/comprehend? i hate having to ask but since you have to pay for the patterns, they obviously wont let you see them :(

also, for those of you who make earings and necklaces, how do you display them? do you make tags/cards with your info on them? for earings, where can you buy those little plastic holders? any pictures of displays/tags/cards/holders for inspiration would be great! thanks!

Crafty Creations Power Rangers

[speakinspanish.livejournal.com]

I've been feeling crafty, sewing up a storm!
Here are some of my creations as of lately :
( Hello Kitty / Teeth / Power Rangers )

Hope you all enjoy my creations, please give me your opinions!

gocco tee

[yowsah.livejournal.com]

my friend and i have decided to have a weekly craft night. tonight we both kind of did our own thing, she did cross stitch and i pulled out my gocco printer which i haven't used in forever.

and so, i made this shirt:


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yay for jewelry!

[amandal3.livejournal.com]

i've been working on plenty of new jewelry lately, mostly necklaces though. i've uploaded some pictures and there's more on the way so stay tuned kids!


( the goods! )