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giant paper flowers
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I spent a good night making a few of these giant paper flowers to hang over my bed.
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Jute Twine Spheres.
Mar. 15th, 2012 08:19 amlindapendant.livejournal.comI am always looking for cheap ways of doing things I see in stores that want a lot of $$$ for the item, and I made this small jute twine sphere yesterday for pennies. The large one is made from a grape vine and while I love it, I paid too much for it.
( A close-up and instructions are here. )
( A close-up and instructions are here. )
Toolbox Transformation
Mar. 14th, 2012 08:44 amlindapendant.livejournal.comWhile cleaning out the workshop yesterday I discovered this old toolbox my Dad would have made over thirty and maybe even over forty years ago. It sat neglected behind the furnace full of rusty nails. I hauled it out and cleaned it up thinking I could definitely find a better home for it. I have! I've placed cutlery in mason jars and tied up napkins with jute. This will make a handy caddy for dining outside in warm weather, and I just love how it looks sitting on my sideboard.
I found an old advertisement for grain at The Graphics Fairy and applied it using CitraSolv which I didn't realize could be used to transfer images to wood. It totally can!
( Another photo and link to a transfer tutorial here )
I found an old advertisement for grain at The Graphics Fairy and applied it using CitraSolv which I didn't realize could be used to transfer images to wood. It totally can!
( Another photo and link to a transfer tutorial here )
Crochet Hello Cthulhu amigurumi
Mar. 12th, 2012 12:13 pmtrystan830.livejournal.comthis little (??, he's actually kinda taller than i expected!) guy took four days to make. it's my frist amigurami, and i realise you can see the stuffing through the stitches. this was pretty much a "rough copy" so i could get a feel for what i was doing. as it turns out, my younger daughter M totally loves it. ( it's back here, because i just left the table coding from my blogspot journal. it was easier. )
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Mar. 12th, 2012 12:11 amkkkketamine.livejournal.comI just finished my first crochet project tonight
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It was a relatively easy pattern, I learnt a lot by starting with this pattern and will be starting a second when I can decide on what color to make him, as I've run out of gray yarn and cannot afford any more at the moment. I'm a huge fan of the movie and made this one for a fellow fan as a gift :) I hope you all enjoy!
The pattern can be found here (LJ link)
( Picture! )
It was a relatively easy pattern, I learnt a lot by starting with this pattern and will be starting a second when I can decide on what color to make him, as I've run out of gray yarn and cannot afford any more at the moment. I'm a huge fan of the movie and made this one for a fellow fan as a gift :) I hope you all enjoy!
The pattern can be found here (LJ link)
Layered Petal Pillow Tutorial
Feb. 29th, 2012 09:58 amlindapendant.livejournal.com
I've made a very image heavy tutorial for the layered petal pillow I posted here yesterday, for those who were interested in knowing how I sewed it. You can find the instructions here.
If something isn't clear, or if you have questions, you can message me or leave a comment.
Laptop Sleeve
Jan. 24th, 2012 11:32 amlindapendant.livejournal.com
I sewed this laptop sleeve today. My laptop is an unusual size so I needed a custom sleeve. I used this tutorial
If you use this tutorial, be aware that the dimension formula for the flap panel is wrong, it should read Width + 1 inch by Height + 4.5 inches (It indicates length by height.)
Notecard and envelope making tutorial
Jan. 22nd, 2012 09:12 pmsmashblocked.livejournal.comNow that our Secret Santa has passed, I can reveal the gifts that I made for our exchange and a tutorial on how to make your own. With Valentine's Day fast approaching, you can use this tutorial to create your own unique greetings.
http://preciousowl.blogspot.com/2011/12/what-to-do-with-all-of-those-stamps.html
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http://preciousowl.blogspot.com/2011/12/what-to-do-with-all-of-those-stamps.html
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Jan. 21st, 2012 02:59 pmanfractuousity.livejournal.com
( meet Prudence the praying mantis! )
Dear Prudence, won't you come out to play
Dear Prudence, greet the brand new day
The sun is up, the sky is blue
It's beautiful and so are you
(lyrics from Dear Prudence by The Beatles)
Prudence is an outdoorsy girl from the tip of her antennae to the tips of her toes. She loves to be outside feeling the breeze and hearing the leaves rustle. Her favorite season is late summer and her favorite activity is fishing! She can often be found down by the creek dabbling her toes in the water waiting for a fish to bite.
stephicozar.livejournal.comMy newest Amineko, shown here with Teal and Sassy Cat.
Teal: I've made alla da bitzes Stephi. Time to soze him up! Qwik! I needsa frend.
Teal: Feeyou. I'm eggzoorsted.
Sassy: Hey, this is my spot!
Brown: What a strange new world.
( The continuing sagas of Amineko! - Introducing 'Brown' )
Teal: I've made alla da bitzes Stephi. Time to soze him up! Qwik! I needsa frend.
Teal: Feeyou. I'm eggzoorsted.
Sassy: Hey, this is my spot!
Brown: What a strange new world.
( The continuing sagas of Amineko! - Introducing 'Brown' )
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Jan. 16th, 2012 12:26 amstar-trackie.livejournal.comI already posted that I received my Secret Santa gift, but I thought I would do a review on my gift since it was such an awesome gift. First though, I want to say thank you to my Secret Santa, ![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif){kind=small}
crimsonbatlady. Now on to the pictures!
( My Very Educated Mother Just Served Us Nine Pizzas )
Hand knit then felted bunny slippers
Jan. 11th, 2012 03:47 amlindapendant.livejournal.comI made these adorable bunny slippers yesterday, the second slipper is still drying, but I thought I'd show you how one has turned out so far. ( Rabbit this a way. )
Mason Jar sewing kit
Dec. 13th, 2011 07:22 pmrooftopscandal.livejournal.com
I've been seeing pictures of these all over pinterest and really wanted to make one for my crafty little sister!
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"Forever Young" - ink on paper.
Oct. 11th, 2011 03:49 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
grammardogI made this tonight as a gift for my best friend's upcoming baby. I haven't drawn anything in many years and have never been good at it, but this was a satisfying experiment. I have been thinking for a few months about how to incorporate this Bob Dylan verse into some kind of baby gift for her and her husband. (It's a few lines from the great Forever Young. My friend and her husband are both bananas for folk music, and this song is the sweetest wish ever for a new person in the world, so it seemed like a good fit.) I was thinking about doing some kind of paper cut, but couldn't figure out exactly what I wanted to do or how. Then I happened across this on Pinterest and felt inspired by the wavy lines of text and the graphics interspersed with the text, so I appropriated those ideas and went to town. (If anyone knows who did that work, by the way, I'd love to credit them properly! UPDATE: The original work is by libre_versalita of Flickr!) I don't know how these kinds of posters are actually created... probably using Photoshop? But like a chump, I did mine by hand with a Sharpie pen and watercolour paper:
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I also handcut the mat for the frame! I feel very craft-capable tonight.
Like a dummy, I made this for someone who lives in California. Jeez. How am I going to mail it without it smashing into a million pieces?
( A few close-ups under here... )
I also handcut the mat for the frame! I feel very craft-capable tonight.
Like a dummy, I made this for someone who lives in California. Jeez. How am I going to mail it without it smashing into a million pieces?
Kindle Hardcover Book Tutorial
May. 26th, 2011 08:42 amlindapendant.livejournal.comI made a Kindle cover using a hardcover book today.
I am really jazzed about how this thing turned out because it exceeded my expectations by at least 83%.
More photos and a tutorial under the cut ( here. Image heavy! )
I am really jazzed about how this thing turned out because it exceeded my expectations by at least 83%.
More photos and a tutorial under the cut ( here. Image heavy! )
Perler bead fun!
Apr. 14th, 2011 09:31 pmgyuudon.livejournal.comI made a set of these earlier to go towards a charity auction to benefit those affected by the recent disasters in Japan. They were so fun and easy to make that I think I'll be making a few more! :)
Made with perler beads, painted pots, model magic (to "fill" the pots), and covered with craft foam that's been textured to look like dirt.
Made with perler beads, painted pots, model magic (to "fill" the pots), and covered with craft foam that's been textured to look like dirt.
