Shirt for mom

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I handmade this shirt for my mom today for Christmas! I didn't have a pattern and I've never actually made a shirt like this in my life, so it's a little strange fitting. Like the armpits lift when I move my arms, but I figure it's a good try. I made one boxy kimono-looking thing a few weeks ago and that was my first clothing item I'd made since I was ten.
But the fabric was stretchy and I thought I'd just wing it. Anyway...It turned out well. It helps when your mother is the exact same size and shape as you, too. I mean...exact same!
I'm not quite finished. I have a collar and two shirtcuffs I made that I will add on. I was inspired by the movie Tristan & Isolde. Isolde's clothing always had knit collars like this and I really like things that look like a mix between contemporary and ancient.
I am planning to make one with this green cotton I have and brown and cream wool.
Also, I have 5 gallons of homemade mead brewing. That's a craft, right?
Sidenote: I woke up at 3 p.m. today. That's how you know it's final exam week. :(

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I'm in love with the ugliest yarn in creation.

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And I can't find it anywhere. If you want to try and help click the cut, if not then just look at this new hat I made! I love YARN BEE!


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Inspired.

[gracified.livejournal.com]

Hi there- this is my first post here. I love looking at everyone's crafts, it has definitely planted seeds of creativity in my mind! Anyway, the other day's post about quilted scarves got me goin... so thank you easycure . I gave it to my mom for her birthday and she loved it!

Holiday Wreaths

[maddykatt.livejournal.com]

We have beautiful double doors to our home (though I hate the hardware) and I have bought two wreaths the two years we've lived here. Not only can that be expensive, but I thought it'd be less wasteful to make my own to hang every year. We have warm rich colors in our home, so I used the same colors in the wreaths rather than the traditional holiday colors.  Each wreath cost me about $12.50 to make. They are adorned with faux sugared fruits, ribbon, acorns, faux metallic berries & ornaments. I made a traditional one for my Mum, but forgot to take a photo! Cross posted to ourlovelyhomes.




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sealant!

[kisstheground.livejournal.com]

Long story short, my friend and I nabbed a big KFC bucket to make a giant drinking glass for a friend for a holiday gift. We'd like to seal it so it will work as a cup with cold liquid in it (and a straw, naturally). What can we use to do this? Obviously, non-toxic, even with the jokes about killing him.
Anyone have any ideas?

It's over!

[bleeding-skyes.livejournal.com]

The semester and finals are over (Thankgoodness!)!!! So that means I am finally going to be able to work on so many ideas I have... and I am also excited to catch up and see all the beautiful creations all of you amazing girls (and guys) have done! Yay!
 

Sorry if this doesn't relate to anything or isn't allowed, I was just too excited. =P

-mel!

And so this isn't text-only...
 

( a last minute project for my online art appreciation class.... )

 

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[originalluff.livejournal.com]

Over the past few days, I've been working on a no-sew couch for my dolls to sit on. Its a prop for photos I take, and also just a place to put them. I have enough that finding places for all the butts is beginning to be difficult.

Its made with one of those office paper boxes with the lid, cotton batting, fabric (duh), insulating sheathing (for the cushions) and hot glue.

Sooo yeah. I give you...Sir couchington!



( Two of my dolls chillin' on their new couch )