A box of epic proportions...eh, okay, maybe not.

[melfice.livejournal.com]

I'm a culinary student and as such I have a lot of... stuff to carry, let us say. All of my baking supplies are supposed to be carried in this bulky, ugly tackle box looking thing. I carried said ugly box for two weeks already, but I've had all the ugly I can take.

( Boxness! )

celebration!

[wildwoodflwr.livejournal.com]

Over the labor day weekend I managed to write nearly half of my thesis... *sigh* now my brain is mush.

I celebrated my accomplished feat with a wittle bit of crafting.

( here there be beads and shrooms! )

Johnny Cash Painting

[loverazor.livejournal.com]

( Im stuck in Folsom prison, and time keeps draggin on )

Painting w/stencils advice needed

[isoldereverie.livejournal.com]

This is kind of a home improvement/crafty question. I am attempting my first project with stencils. I want to use them as a border on the wall in the bedroom, and I am a little intimidated by the whole process. I have a stencil brush and I have an idea on the dab-dab technique to use, but I have lots of other questions! I only bought one copy of the stencil I want to use. Should I get more than one so I can do one and leave it to dry a bit before moving the stencil to the next spot? Is it easier to tape the stencil to the wall or just hold it in place with my other hand? Should I keep my brush relatively loaded with paint or on the dry side? Any tips would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Vintage/Antique finds

[gardenpicnic.livejournal.com]

 Join leavesoftea to show off your antique & vintage finds :)

Sewing Machine

[snapmuffins.livejournal.com]

I found this Janome "Sew Mini" sewing machine online the other day when I was, once again, contemplating getting a sewing machine. And now I'm debating whether or not I should go for that one.

Really, the price is a big selling point for me, $50 plus shipping and handling is actually in my price range - I don't have $100-200 to invest in a sewing machine. I would consider investing in a better machine, but I doubt I'll do much more than sewing a couple totes or little bags and things with it and I have big space constraints also (woot for dorm rooms).

At this point, I'm just wondering if this is a good product to go for, considering what I'll be using it for and how much it costs. Wondering if anybody else has one or knows of someone with one and what they think of it?

Thank yous! <3

[UPDATE]

Phew - avoided that mistake and have taken to shopping around some more. I've been poking around eBay and have come up with the Brother XL 5130 and the Singer 57820 so far. Any thoughts on these machines, or buying used/refurbished machines? Seen anything lately on eBay or elsewhere on teh interwebs that might be of use?

Thanks again! I really appreciate all the advice <3

[UPDATE #2]

Went for the Brother XL5130 - it actually ended up being cheaper than I was willing to go - woo for eBay! Hopefully it'll work well and I made the right decision to go for that one.

Thanks again everyone for all the input and advice - it means a lot to me! <3

Baggie!

[1498rozz.livejournal.com]

So this is my first post, after lurking/commenting for like, ever. I screen printed this awesome old-skool tattoo-like Virgin Mary onto a tote I made, and ( Violà! )

photographers need friends too!

[saintlexi.livejournal.com]

here is a custom camera bag i made for the awesome darrell who took me and eric's engagement pics :D

( click click click )

Pagan rosary

[chubbybunnie.livejournal.com]

Hello craft grrls and boys! I'm Wren and this here is my first official craftgrrl post - Woot!

I stumbled upon the book Pagan Prayer Beads in a local bookstore-- which finally kicked the serious craft-block I'd been having in the ass. =P Inspired both by the Seattle weather (which has been feeling decidedly autumn-like since August) and the seriously stressful bad vibes at work, I made a Pagan rosary...

( Way huge pics ahoy! )

The main rosary is made from nine sets of three pyrite beads (a good shielding stone) and autumn-colored glass leaves and seed bead spacers. The pendant is a jasper or agate leaf (my mommy gave it to me years ago, am thinking it's jasper though) with an old agate bead (for courage), and a faceted smokey quartz at the top (to dispel negativity), strung on black silk beading cord. The bracelet mini-rosary is made from three sets of three pyrite beads, four glass leaves for the four elements (earth, air, fire, water), glass seed bead spacers, and two wee smokey quartz beads on either side of the clasp, ending with nine seed beads each, strung on tiger tail.

It's nice to have something solid to keep in my pocket close to me when I'd rather be screaming and smacking annoying co-workers upside the head. =P

DIY - fabric recommendation

[kreine.livejournal.com]

After riding my bike and battling the little black flies, I need to craft myself a masque/kerchief/netting.
The bugs buzz my face in groups of dozens, and it's really disgusting to inhale them... gross, I know.

So, I want to craft something to not sheath my head (not a ski mask), more fashionable than a surgeon's mask, and lightweight/breathable to guard my face between the bike helmet and my heck from the bugs.


What kind of fabric would you recommend?

I forgot to take a photo of the necklace I just made until it was wrapped, but I'll post a pretty picture soon. And model the new anti-fly mask :-)

Dogleash Clips and Rings

[jagnightwalker.livejournal.com]

Can anyone point me to a supplier for dogleash clips and silver rings of all sizes? I do not want to have to rip apart leashes, and that size is a bit too big for what I need. I've checked the FAQ but couldn't find an entry for "where to buy" postings. Thank you!

Removing fabric glue

[gyuudon.livejournal.com]

This may turn out to be a silly question with an even sillier answer, but...is there a way that I can remove fabric glue from fabric?

I recently glued two pieces of twill together only to realize I made a mistake. One of the pieces has a cross-stitch design on it so I don't want to have to remake it. If possible I'd like to get the residue from the fabric glue off so I can start over. Thanks in advance!

my first stenciled shirt(s)

[frayedgray.livejournal.com]

( loot )

Comments?

embroidery question, tips?

[twenty6colors.livejournal.com]

i haven't done any embroidery since i was a girl, so i'll be rusty... i want to embroider a couple cardigans but they're knit and stretchy so before i jump in blindly i was wondering if any of you had some tips? i haven't settled on any patterns yet, i'm assuming i'll have to use a stabilizer? i ran through the memories already, i just wanted to see if anyone had any suggestions before i proceed. thanks : )