20mm copper penny upcycled into original buttons.
Mothers and fathers from around the world took to social media to share their DIY solutions to take the stress out of raising little ones. Some showed off clever ways for teaching their children a lesson.
Magnhild Kennedy, who makes work under the name Damselfrau, creates intricate headpieces and masks that are comprised of both high and lowbrow elements. The London and Oslo-based artist mixes together sequins, vintage clothing scraps, and random materials she finds on the street to compose works that expose minimal elements of the wearer’s face. The pieces are intended to operate as both art objects and wearable sculptures, and were initially inspired by the elegant clothing seen during her days working at a London vintage shop. More
Early samplers from the Hull Museums Collections website Found via Needleprint Posted by: Sam
Buttoned Cardigan Pattern, Women's Cardigan Knitting Pattern, Classic Knit Cardigan Pattern | FLOURISH CARDIGAN A flourishing vine climbs up the left front of this otherwise classic cardigan. Watch the vine grow as you knit the sweater pieces from the bottom up and seam them together at the end. ☑ Instant download PDF file for Flourish Cardigan knitting pattern ☑ Skill Level: Intermediate-advanced ☑ Fit: Adult ☑ Languages: English; Written in standard American terms ☑ Pattern: Charted and written instructions FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Chest: 34.75 (38, 41, 44.25, 47.5)[50.75, 54, 57, 60.25]" / 88 (96.5, 104.5, 112.5, 120.5)[129, 137, 145, 153] cm Shown in size 34.75" / 88 cm; to be worn with 1-3" / 2.5-7.5 cm of positive ease. MATERIALS • 5 (6, 6, 7, 7)[8, 8, 9, 10] skeins Juniper Moon Farm Moonshine [40% Wool, 40% Alpaca, 20% Silk; 197 yd / 180 m per 3 oz / 100 g skein] in #0012 Rope Swing OR approx 925 (1025, 1125, 1225, 1325)[1450, 1550, 1675, 1825] yd / 850 (925, 1025, 1125, 1225)[1325, 1425, 1525, 1675] m of a worsted weight wool or wool blend • Alternate Yarn: The Fibre Company Organik • US7 / 4.5 mm 32" / 80 cm circular needle and 3 double-pointed needles for three-needle bind off • US6 / 4 mm 32" / 80 cm circular needle • Stitch markers, cable needle, stitch holders, tapestry needle, 6 (6, 6, 6, 7([7, 7, 7, 8] buttons 1 1/4" / 3 cm diatmer GAUGE 20 sts and 26 rows = 4" / 10 cm in St st on US7 / 4.5 mm needles or size needed to obtain gauge. ♡ This is one of 12 patterns included in the Botanical Knits 2 book, sold separately ♡ https://www.etsy.com/listing/712477983/botanical-knits-2-printed-book-12-more You can find all of our other PDF knitting patterns here: https://etsy.me/3GLfOB8 Disclaimer: This pattern is for personal, private use only. You may not copy, resell, or even share the pattern for free. Neither are you allowed to sell items produced from this pattern for commercial use. © Alana Dakos / Never Not Knitting. All rights reserved. For personal use only
Is there anybody out there who doesn't love MOP buttons? Well, to be fair, I suppose there could be one or two people who are not at all moved by the beautiful shimmer of those delicate beauties. I just haven't come across any in blogland yet. I dug out a few of my buttons for today's WHITE WEDNESDAY over at the beautiful FADED CHARM blog. There are French MOP buttons in all sizes on cards - There even are English MOP buttons on card - There are huge MOP buttons - and there are tiny little MOP buttons - There are MOP buttons with shanks - square buttons - and there are very shiny and colourful MOP buttons - This is a gorgeous old French MOP cufflink - My favourite ones are these beautifully carved buttons - Sweet little things, which give me great pleasure. I am linking this post to WHITE WEDNESDAY at FADED CHARM. Take a lot at all the other beautiful white posts. Toodlepip xxx
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My name is Cindy, I am a mixed media artist. I create many different types of art, i like working with paper, decoupage, paint. I also create all kinds of whimsical jewelry. I'm a Fun quirky gal, with a huge creative imagination. i love hunting for unique vintage finds & treasures at estate sales,...
Published by Verlag Julius Hoffmann, Stuttgart. 1902.Missing Plates 20 and 52. Plates 53 and 11-12 badly damaged.
Sized for men and women to 6 ft. tall. The Japanese kimono traditionally varies in a wide degree of formality. Our sewing pattern is for a yukata, or informal, unlined kimono for men and women of all sizes, and is usually made from cotton. All traditional kimono are cut and constructed in the same way, with variations in length and in the style and width of the sleeves. Front and back are cut together, with no seams at the shoulder. Narrow panels create an overlap at the front opening, and a triple folded and reinforced neckband extends below the waist. This pattern offers a choice among three sleeve styles - a casual kukata sleeve for women and more formal widths for both men and women. The timeless simplicity of this elegant garment is still enchanting. Our unlined informal kimono (yukata) can be worn in various lengths, as a dress, coat, or robe. The pattern includes instructions for shibori dyeing, sashiko embroidery, and for making an informal obi or sash. The pattern also provides extensive notes on history and fabrics, along with traditional and modern ways to wear this garment. Suggested fabrics: Light or medium-weight cotton, rayon, or silk. Yukata kimono are often blue and white, or other colorful prints. Yardage chart (.pdf) Folkwear sizing chart (.pdf) This pattern is available as a Paper pattern and PDF pattern. Choose thepattern format you want in the drop down menu. The PDF pattern has instructions and files for copy shop (36” and A0), print at home (A4 and 8.5”x11”) Correction: In some versions, the instructions for Step Four say "For Women, end stitching at large circles which marks the bottom of the underarm body opening. For Men, continue stitching to large square, taking care not to catch bottom of Sleeve." However, it should say: "For Women, end stitching at square which marks the bottom of the underarm body opening. For Men, continue stitching to large dot, taking care not to catch bottom of Sleeve
A few days ago, Cynthia Tinapple of Polymerclaydaily posted a link to a wonderful, short and clear tutorial from Bettina Welker on an easy way to get a blended effect with extruded clay. I love extruding, and hadn't done any for quite a while. Thank you Bettina and Cynthia! This post was all the push I needed to get out the extruder and try my hand at this blending technique. I love the results! As you can see from the pictures here, I got carried way - had to try at least 4 different color blends and then turn them into something wearable. These photos are of pendants. I also made some brass channel bangle bracelets, and earrings are heading to the oven soon. Perhaps a brooch or two?...
Irish Lace - Chapter XIII - Encyclopedia of Needlework, Irish lace materials, Irish lace patterns, tacking down the braids, bars of different kinds, Insertion stitches
A lizard tail bead accented with cut-outs from a mokume gane stack. Silly but fun, yes?
A group of cabochons I made with polymer clay and various glass and metal inclusions.
I wanted to show you all an easy way to make really beautiful beads using Tyvek and Angelina fibres and film Tyvek is a man made material which can be painted on and sewn- as well as a multitude of other uses. One of it's characteristics is that it shrinks when heated with a heat gun. That's a key element in how we make these beads! I started off by painting my Tyvek by sprinkling on Brusho and spraying with water. These are wet, and quite dark. They dry a lot lighter, which is good, because when we shrink them, they get dark again! After these were dry, I cut them into long skinny triangles. The wide part will be slightly wider than your finished bead, and the length of the triangle determines how fat your bead will become. I take each triangle and wrap it around a bamboo skewer- starting with the wide end. You want them on fairly secure but not so tight that you can't take them off later! Glue the last couple of centimeters of the smaller end around your bead with a glue stick- just to hold it in place while you are heating it. Now comes the BLING! I like to use both Angelina fibres and films! Cut small strips of the film and/or use a few of the fibres and wrap them around the middle of your bead- a bit of gluestick can help these stay in place. Don't worry about the fibres sticking out- you can get them under control when you use your hot air gun! Which is the next step. Hold the stick and heat with a hot air gun. The tyvek will shrink and edges curl a bit, the Angelina will stitch to itself- the fibers become more glittery, the film more glossy. Make sure to not scorch anything!! Here are these beads close up: You can see how the Angelina color shifts and how the Tyvek edges curl and the color gets darker. The longer you heat them, the harder the beads get. Perfect for sewing on a mixed media project! Or making fun jewelry with! Very fun to make anyway! And each one is unique! See you next time! Heat Gun Brusho 24 Colour Boxed Set Tyvek Light Weight Fabric Angelina Fibres - Cool Assortment Sampler Pack of 6
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Our wonderful sponsors for the November Monthly Challenge. We will have 2 lucky winners this month. Hint Jewelry Beth Hemmila of Hint Jewelry creates spectacular handcrafted silver charms. "Tell your unique story through personalized handcrafted jewelry." You create a meaningful piece of jewelry to that helps tell your story. Beth is donating 3 Charms worth over $50 . Visit Beth at her blog, twitter, Facebook, flickr and Etsy. : : : Mary Harding Jewelry Mary Harding of Mary Harding Jewelry creates beautiful Nature inspired pendant and jewelry components. She also makes beaded jewelry using a freeform peyote stitch. You can see many of Mary's piece in Heather's New book "Jewelry Designs from Nature." Mary is donating a the items shown above worth $75. Visit the Mary on her website, Etsy, Facebook, and blog. : : : Submit photos of your wonderful creations using one or more Art Beads. Madonna Pietra degli Scrovigni by Marie Spartali Stillman has with many different elements that can be used for inspiration foliage, landscape, flowers, portrait, muted colors and feminity. We can't wait to see where your creativity takes you with the art for this months challenge! Please remember to put NOV ABS in the title or tag of your submission(s). Provide us with the artist of the Art Beads used and we always love to know all the materials you used.
