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This wasn't the tutorial I had planned for gslcuts.com this month. A string of unfortunate events led to my planned project to sit in a state of disrepair. What's a girl to do? Scramble! If you visit this blog often, you'll know I came up with these rotten smelly dragon jars about a week ago. I was planning a tutorial in the future, but circumstances put a 'RUSH' on those plans. The Dragons Shape Set used is pretty handy. There are two designs in three sizes so you can create a both quart and pint sized jars with just one set. The wings need to be bent to fit them in the jar, but they are sturdy things and will survive the ordeal ;) These are made using a different technique than the fairy jars and, believe it or not, I haven't even added lights to these. Those shadows are entirely from backlighting. Pop them up on a window sill, or in front of a light, and you should see your small smelly dragon in it's stinky jar quite well. Now, I know that people are going to say they want to use these as nightlights, but really, dragons like their sleep and dark places. Best to let them rest at night rather than keep them up past their bedtime! Below you'll find how to make these terrible things. Or watch it on youtube here. Just a couple of additional notes: • To soften the streaks/drips you'll want to mist with water while still wet • Apply several layers of brown wash to get a really dirty grimy look • Why add glitter? It adds texture and give the paint something to grip. Plus, a little sparkle isn't a bad thing. But if you want to skip this part, go ahead. Inspired to make your own dragon jars? Be sure to tag me when you show them off. If you try your hand at this project for your own blog, be sure to link back and gimme a shout out, please and thank-you! Here's what you'll need to make them: Dragons Shape Set Glass jar Acrylic paint Clear glitter White glue Cheesecloth FlowerSoft-Ultra Fine Twine Charm & embellishments P.S. Once again, a note about fire safety. DO NOT put live flame candles in these jars. I like you, you're a good egg and I don't want to see you hurt.
My little nephew turned one yesterday. I wanted to celebrate our Norwegian heritage by making him a viking doll. I love how it turned out - now the husband wants one :) A few preliminary sketches and the large sketch I made the pattern from: trying to decide on blonde or red beard curly red beard and halfway done And what viking doesn't have a battle axe? Little E with his new viking! Love how it's almost as big as my nephew.
The holiday season is just around the corner, and what better way to get your kids into the festive spirit than by giving them adorable Christmas hairstyles? These creative and fun hairstyles will not
My little nephew turned one yesterday. I wanted to celebrate our Norwegian heritage by making him a viking doll. I love how it turned out - now the husband wants one :) A few preliminary sketches and the large sketch I made the pattern from: trying to decide on blonde or red beard curly red beard and halfway done And what viking doesn't have a battle axe? Little E with his new viking! Love how it's almost as big as my nephew.
I made birthday crowns for my girls last year. I had intended for them to be a special birthday thing, that we got out only once a year, so they would be extra special. But, as these things go, the girls loved them, and they found a permanent home in our dress up basket. I had no idea how much the kids would love them. They are a regular feature around here. I decided to make a bunch for an art fair coming up, and put together this tutorial while I was at it. I have to add, there are a million great tutorials out there for crowns. My version, as usual, just keeps it simple (I've left the elastic exposed), made use of what I keep on hand (sorry, not felt), and allows for fun use of trimmings. And the trimmings are the best part, right? I love dumping out my fabric and ribbons and sifting through to find just the right match for that funky ribbon, or finding a surprisingly lovely combination of fabrics. Ah, that's what sewing is all about. I digress. The directions are below, but you can also download the templates I used. I tried to make a couple that were boyish, too - they're angular and not pink. My crowns have about a 17" circumference that will stretch quite a bit, so they're one size fits most - just use a bit more elastic if you have a big head. :) Update: Be sure to check out the Nicholas Crown Project that this tutorial inspired! I'm giving away dress-up crowns! Come help me out! Instructions: 1. Draw or print template, cut out. If you draw your own, the width should be about 9 inches. 2. Pin pattern to fabric and cut out fabric adding a 1/4" seam allowance all the way around. Cut 2 (I like to used different fabrics for the front and back). 3. Cut out interfacing and iron to the wrong side of your back fabric. Alternately, you can just cut a third layer of heavy weight fabric and put it in the middle of your sandwich - both work well. 4. Topstitch trimmings onto your front fabric. I used ribbon, bias tape, buttons, lace, and a handmade crocheted rose. The possibilities are endless. 5. Cut a 9" piece of 1/4"-1/2" elastic. 6. With right sides facing, sew around the edge of your crown. Leave openings on the bottom inch of both sides. You'll turn right side out through one of these holes, and later insert the elastic in each side. 7. Clip slits in seam allowance, especially in the corners. Turn right side out, poking out all the little points and curves with a chopstick/pencil thing. Iron sound that all the points are neat, and the openings have their edges neatly tucked in. Don't skip the ironing - it really helps. 8. Starting just after the opening on one side, top stitch around the crown. When you reach the opening on the opposite side, insert on end of the elastic (about 1/2"-1" from the base of the crown) and back stitch over it a few times. Continue topstitching around the crown, and repeat the elastic insertion with the other end. Be sure not to twist the elastic. Feel free to sell items made from this pattern; however, if you do, please give credit to me as the designer.
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