Chopsticks

[kiarachan.livejournal.com]

Sorry for the text only, but does anyone know where I can buy chopsticks? Just regular, $.99 eating chopsticks? I want to decorate some and give them to my sister for her to use as hair ornaments.

I'll have more projects to show off this weekend. :DD

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[exousia.livejournal.com]

Can anyone refer me where to find a pattern for a cloak? I'm a part time fairy (no really) in Canada where there is lots of cold and snow... and I need something to go with my fairy dress that isn't a bulky marshmallow winter parka.

ho ho--holy hell!

[buenabuena.livejournal.com]

I've been waiting to post pictures of handcrafted Christmas gifts this year (so that I wouldn't ruin any surprises), but now I can finally post my FAVORITE one since I gave it to its new owner this past weeekend.

My friend loves opera and zombies. Guess what I made her?

( braaaaaainsss )

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[xsaltyx.livejournal.com]

This year for Christmas, I decided to make some of my family members potholders! I don't know how functional they'll be, but at least they came out cute. ;)

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[last-gay-song.livejournal.com]

I'm working on making cigar box purses for all my friends this holiday. I just finished the first one for my friend who is very much in love with Bob Dylan.

( Look out kid )

Christmas Craftgrrl!

[prophetspyder.livejournal.com]

Alright folks, now that we are into December, it is time to decide who has won the ornament contest!

TOMORROW we will vote. Please do not vote on this post as it will not be counted. This post is solely to find out who is eligible.

jennymade's Christmas cookie cutter ornaments

turtlexheart's demented elf (link fixed)

Uh, that's it. 20+ posts a day and they are the only two people I can see that entered. Anyone else I missed, please reply in the comments with a link to your post.

Super Fuzzy Cat Bed

[j9crafts.livejournal.com]

I followed squid_ink's tutorial (http://www.livejournal.com/community/craftgrrl/7418235.html) except I used foam instead of cardboard and batting.


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[redglasscurls.livejournal.com]

My insufferably hip friend's birthday is tomorrow, and I couldn't figure out anything sufficiently current to fit her tastes:P So, I made her this kickin fabric-bead necklace out of a vintage scarf and a quick trip to the craft store for huge beads:D
The colors don't look so great on me, but she's got middle-eastern olive coloring that I think the reds/golds will work on:)
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[equisetaceae.livejournal.com]

for anyone travelling in or through Canada:
i just phoned the airport authority and knitting needles are a-ok!

show me yours and ill show you mine *wink*

[pervyfaerie.livejournal.com]

i was pondering on how i want to design my own packaging/tags for the jewelry and what not that i make/sell and was curious as to what all of yall have made. so show me photos of tags, labels, packaging, specialty envelopes, or even business cards of yours!

all i have created so far is a biz card(which i have been passing around like the plague to everyone ~_^) ill scan mine in and post in in a lil while..

trolling for answers!

[prettimagnolia.livejournal.com]

for those who sew, are simple pincushions a good gift? or is it one of those sewing basics that you probably have one already? sorry, text only this time....:) delete if just too dumb of a question.

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[a-disasterpiece.livejournal.com]

So I'm making little felt fortune cokies for everyone for Christmas.
and the fortune paper is going to be plain whie ribbon.
and i want to write little personalized fortunes on them..

problem is, i cannot, for the life of me, find a pen that wont bleed in the ribbon.

any ideas?

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[sara-pea.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry but i am in real need of some help. You might remember me from when i asked for your ideas on how to decorate the pages of my textiles workbook well now i hav to decorate the cover and it has to reflect our personalities and the contents of the book, problem is i am stuck for ideas and we have to have a design idea by tomorrow with some pictures etc This is where i am stuck as i missed the last lesson so i dont know if they can be pics form the interent of just inspriation or whether it has to your own photogrpahs etc for direct observation. So please please please flood me with your fantastic ideas which when made will have to incorporate the techniques i have learn thourghout the making of the book so nothing too extravagant! lol......

Here are some pages of the book i have scanned so you know the kind of feel of the book - PLEASE DO NOT USE THIS FOR YOUR OWN WORK AS IT IS MY COURSEWORK!
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Also I'm really into Paris, Vintagey things, Music, Victorian images etc at the mo so pleasee gimme some ideas!

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[bescenenotherd.livejournal.com]

I made myself a beanie using my kniffty knitter, I didn't put a brim on it, and the bottom flips up. It drives me nuts. Is there a way I can make it stay straight?

So this isn't text-only... a Rent messenger bag I stenciled.
( There will always be women in rubber flirting with me! )

negatives

[blissurrenderd.livejournal.com]

Is there any use for photo negatives? I have all my pictures on CD anyway, and I've never used a negative for anything. I was thinking about scanning them and doing something with that, but I'm not sure. They take up a lot of space and I'd like to throw them away, but I don't want to miss out on any great ideas. Thanks!

Duct Tape iPod case

[liebschien.livejournal.com]

Modifying the template at savvyseams.com, which I found in the FAQ (thank you, mods!), I made a ( duct tape iPod case. )

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[lisatrix.livejournal.com]

Just so you know: 16x20 canvases are $4.99 for a two-pack at Michael's for the rest of the week. That's a damn good deal.

( Text only is whack, yo. )

more knifty knitter goodness

[soadchik.livejournal.com]

I wanted to make this hat even tho I live in Mississippi, and I doubt it'd be that cold to get any real wear out of it LOL but I also just wanted to see if I could make it on my knifty knitter..


( here's the results! )

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

Hi guys, I've been lurking for a while admiring your wonderful work and using it as inspiration.
However, I've found myself in a pickle!

I would really like to make my boyfriend something for the holidays.
I started to learn to crochet about a month ago and got a little hopeful and thought I could make him a scarf....however it turns out I'm a really terrible crochet-er.

I want to make him something...like a blanket?
Something that involves sewing--because I can actually do that.

Is this hard to do?
I've heard of "cut and tie" blankets but after looking around for them I can't seem to find them anywhere.

So basically my question is: is it hard to make a nice looking blanket?
I'm really only experienced in sewing tops and things like that, and I've only been sewing for about a year and a half.

Maybe even a pillow...


Hints/tips/suggestions/places to point me to?

New "contest"

[prophetspyder.livejournal.com]

Since alot of people seemed to miss the ornament contest entry, from now until Christmas Eve day we will have a different contest - Most Crafty Packaging! Like last time, all you have to do it make a post in the community with the subject "Craftiest Christmas Crafter", and post pictures! We will have a vote for the winner, who will receive, well, love and adoration from the rest of the community, and if I get my act together maybe a little gift in the mail. This is a fairly vague topic, so have fun! Wrapping, boxes, bags, anything you can think of - BUT MAKE IT CRAFTY!

Happy crafting!

I made a baby quilt

[zeldaloo.livejournal.com]

Hi all,

My sister-in-law just found out she was pregnant and I wanted to send the baby something for christmas. I have never made a quilt before so I thought what a great opportunity!
anyway whatddya think?


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pornaments!!! (not work safe!)

[listenesmerelda.livejournal.com]

so what do you do with the large box of penthouse magazines from the seventies that a friend left in your living room, aside from possibly burning it for warmth?

you cut out pictures, contact paper them, add hooks, and make ( pornaments! (not work safe!) )

Duct Tape/Fabric Wallet

[liebschien.livejournal.com]

My boyfriend saw a duct tape wallet online and he thought it was REALY cool. I said "Hey, silly. I can make that." He is all excited about getting his new duct tape wallet for Christmas. I've made two of the ones you've all seen a billion times and I think my third try of an all-duct tape one will be perfect. . .

But tonight I made one using fabric and it turned out great. ( Duct tape is my new best friend. )