help: stencil on steel

[lost-almost.livejournal.com]

I have one of these bottles and want to stencil something on them.

Would acrylic paints work ? Any other tips? Thanks!

x-posted to _stencilry and craftgrrl

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[almostangelic.livejournal.com]

I bought these for a few cents each from the local op shop.

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The material is fairly thick and stiff and the colours feel like they've been painted on. At the bottom it says "Design & Publication by HobbyTex Pty. Ltd. Sydney Australia Copyright Preshaded"

I think they're gorgeous and quite funky. Any ideas what I should do with them?

Bible tote!

[chicnoodle.livejournal.com]

The other day I bought a new Bible. It's kind of an odd shape, so I didn't even try to find a case for it that would fit properly at the store (assuming I could even afford one). The Bible I bought was on sale and it was the only one left, so I didn't have much choice in the color.

My mom makes totes and sells them for fundraisers, so I asked her to make a Bible tote for me. In the abyss that is our basement, I found the perfect matching fabric! When I bought the Bible I wasn't too keen on the color (brown/black, though I know it works in many ways, is still kinda iffy for me), but with this fabric its totally fetch. XD

Before:


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And just for kicks, you guys gotta see this fortune I got in a fortune cookie recently:

XD

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[humya.livejournal.com]

Friends asked me to do this

in crochet, but I have no idea how to do this... so please, help me!
Thanks :3

some stuff i made for a fair...

[tenrai-d.livejournal.com]

here's some stuff i made for a craft fair a few weeks ago. i didn't sell anything, but i'm going to an event tomorrow night and i hope to sell a few there!

( the goods--IMG HEAVY! )

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[caede-astra.livejournal.com]

what is this "interfacing" of which i've heard so much? i think it's mentioned largely in connection with making bags. i just got a sewing machine, and i'm about to make my first bag -- but i'm afraid i'm missing out on something. explain please?

"E"asy.

[sassi214.livejournal.com]

I just completed our niece's birthday gift. She turned 4, like 3 weeks ago. I'm such a procrastinator.
She is all the way across the country, so at least we didn't have to face her!

( Big E, little e )

Flowery.

[fallonmay.livejournal.com]

Quick question.

I made a wreath out of, you know, actual dried flowers. Problem is I'm worried about it falling apart. I considered applying a coat of acrylic sealant but had my reservations as to how well that would work. Anyone have any recommendations?

( I am a total dork )

More pictures of other nonsense to come. :D

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[rottendoll.livejournal.com]

My neighbour died and my mother asked me to make something for her to put in the garden.
so this is what i came up with.
its totally not my style, but my mom likes it and i guess that's the important part.

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[getfuked4eyes.livejournal.com]

I had to make a dessert service here's some of the last things from that big show I've been posting stuff from


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[meganleewelch.livejournal.com]

a new style of painting i'm trying out. i'm having fun with it :)

(i did this with acrylics on a 24"x30" canvas)

"Summer's almost here"

My Garden Scarf from Happy Hooker

[bjerk919.livejournal.com]

I used handspun and hand dyed yarns to comeplete my version of this cute scarf. Sorry the pics aren't better but it is hard to take pics of your self in a scarf :)
Enjoy

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[miz-persnicket.livejournal.com]

Does anyone have any links to some free Apron patterns?

All Im coming up with are quilted aprons and poor links that dont really tell me anything!


I am a handsewer, so i do need some sort of pattern to go by, when machine sewing!

Thank you in advance!

choaker thingy. :D

[tealeaf-sales.livejournal.com]

( wheee more pictures under the cut~ )

Recovered/Patchwork

[bluem0nkey.livejournal.com]

Patchwork is great. I love using courdoroy, velvet-velour, and faux suede. Jean is always great, along with old hawaiin print shirt. I like to cover stained canvas bags with new interesting exteriors. Check it owwt....

( Patchwork Bag and Apron Top )

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[vanillabutter.livejournal.com]

( new jewellery! (when i should really be doing my homework :S) )

Can I melt CD cases in the oven?

[wingles.livejournal.com]

I got a pile of clear CD cases from a friend. I checked the recycling code, they're #6. Polystyrene is what you use for shrinky dinks, right? So I should be able to melt these cases in the oven, too, with no fear of poisonous fumes or other dangers? Has anyone here tried this? I checked the memories, but couldn't find anything. If it's up there somewhere and I missed it, if you have a link or any advice, I'd appreciate it.

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[madgirlqt.livejournal.com]

So I finally got my camera back from the Fuji hospital. It's only been there since, oh say, Christmas. Gah.

But now I can post pics of what I've been doing!

Also: bear with me. This is my first attempt at an lj cut. *excited*

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crafty experiment!!

[craftpromo.livejournal.com]

Hey guys, Vanessa here again! Craftpromo is doing amazing! We have some packages already coming in.. At this time I am sending off little samples to whoever wants them, as long as they leave a comment, add us to their friends and email me with their address I will send you whatever you wish! Also, if you contribute, you will be getting a free package in the mail in the beginning of june (if you get your packages to me by the end of may!). We will soon be having craft challenges to get free packages as well! Come join the fun (and remember to add us to your friends list!!)

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Pink Dress for my Girlie

[gasouthard.livejournal.com]

I tried making another dress without a pattern for my baby girl. I am really pleased with this one. It turned out pretty much like I wanted. There was this dress in the fabric section at my local Wal-Mart. Every time I saw it, I thought it was cute. It was a display dress in the fabric section, but there wasn't a pattern attached to it. I think someone just took an existing tank top and added a skirt to it. I kept looking at it and figured I could make it. Luckily I found some knit material in the $1 a yard bin and a print that would match (also $1 a yard). So I tried it and this is what I got:



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