(source) We have a couple home projects underway, and one of them is a multi-purpose room in our daylight basement. Since we are going to be using the space for an office area, school desk area, and even a makeshift guest room when we need it, I started thinking about what I want the room
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A step-by-step tutorial on the pinhole cast-on method - including a video. How to do it with circular or double-pointed knitting needles.
I believe that a collection of anything can be pretty but when you start out with lovely things the effect of a group of them is positively stunning. Such as in this case where the designer at the…
Be inspired by these 25+ Beautiful handmade ornaments so that one can soon be made by you. Don't you just love pulling out the sweet handmade ornaments every year when you decorate your tree. They're such a timestamp of years gone by. Whether they're a gift from a friend or handmade by you or your kids, they just seem to be the most cherished ornaments on the tree. What better way to personalize your Christmas tree this year than by adding a few new handmade ornaments? Whether you make these for yourself or for a friend, they are sure to
Knitters who have made their fair share of garter stitch scarves, ribbed hats and stockinette sweaters, will understand the hankering to shake things up a bit. I love the rhythm and certainty of the basic stitches, but every now and then I relish the challenge of stitch patterns that unfold in surprising ways, that teach me yet something else about the wondrous potential of knits and purls! I've done a lot of knitting in my life, so much that I sometimes wonder if there are any stones left unturned, but this Stitch Block Cowl took me into new terrain. I've knit colorwork and I've knit "in the row below", but I've never done the two together. It's terrifically easy and proves, once again, that knitting is inexhaustibly interesting. Each of the three stitch patterns in our Stitch Block Cowl employ this simple technique of knitting stitches in the row below (don't worry, we explain what that means in the pattern with photos and everything!). This is ultimately a lot like slipping stitches and has the same effect of creating a very cozy fabric with a whole lot of squish and depth. Add to that the remarkably soft merinos of Purl Soho's Worsted Twist and Madelinetosh's Tosh Merino and you've got one voluptuous cowl! Ready to take your own journey into uncharted knitting territory? Make sure you pack one of Purl Soho's Yarn for Stitch Block Cowl kits, in this pretty Yellow, subtle Gray or icy Blue. And don't forget to send a postcard! -Whitney
Sewing and crafting adventures from out here in the sticks!
I fully intended to complete and display this little table-topper and during my first-week-of-July ‘red, white & blue’ extravaganza. But reality hit and it didn’t happen. However, after having this project on my list for 2 years now, I figured I’d just go with the momentum, whether it was past the holiday or not.This was...Read More
This is one of the first crafts I'd ever posted online. I used to belong to a community called Craftster.org (waaaay back in the day). It's still around but I rarely remember to visit. However, it pops up on my radar about this time of year. One of my crafts was featured in their Valentine's Day collection on the forum. And now that Pinterest is here, my old post keeps resurfacing. My problem is I took the pics and posted them in a bit of a rush. And seeing those photos back in circulation kinda makes me cringe. So I decided to re-take the photos and create a new post. I am able to do it because 1) the boypiece still proudly displays my project and 2) he lives under the same roof. Which makes it simple to steal it back and retake the pics! So here it is, back again, my "52 Reasons Valentine Deck of Cards" (ps. If you want to check out the original post from 2008, you can find it HERE) At the time when I made this, there were a few other versions out there. I decided to use the full deck of cards instead of just using cards as the "book cover" with cardstock pages. I also used ribbon instead of jump rings to bind the pages. There are still a few other versions out there, but this is just how I did it :) Oh and one other HUGE difference, mine says "like" instead of "love". And it's still relevant today, since we prefer not to use that other word (strange, I know). Supply list: 1 full deck of playing cards 1 foot of red ribbon paper hole punch glue stick scissors personal photos and clip art from the internet computer Quite possibly the most difficult part of this entire project was coming up with the 52 reasons! It probably wouldn't be so hard these days. But at the time I made this, we had only been dating a year and a half. Although, all the reasons are still true to this day :) Step 1) Open up any word processing program on your computer and start typing out your reasons. They can be silly or sentimental...mix it up! Step 2) Once you've got your reasons, it's time to figure out what pictures best compliment your words. I used a lot of clip art (yay, Google!) and a few personal photos from my computer Step 3) Print everything out and cut down to size Step 4) Spread out your deck and arrange your pics/text on the cards. Don't forget to leave the Joker cards for your front and back cover! Step 5) Use your paper punch to add two holes to each card. I suggest punching the holes prior to gluing down your pages! Step 6) Using your glue stick, secure each text/photo combo to their playing card Step 7) Once the glue has dried, arrange the pages in the order you prefer Step 8) Tie your ribbon through the holes and finish it off with a bow! I also added a special Happy Valentine's Day message on the joker used as the back cover :) The most time consuming part is finding the pics to use and coming up with the 52 reasons. If you can do that fairly quickly, you could throw this together as a last-minute gift! It's also great for birthdays or anniversaries if you don't really celebrate Valentine's ;) Pin It Have fun creating! And Happy Valentines Day!
Origami artist and Cooper Union engineering student Uyen Nguyen (pronounced Win-Win) is curating an origami exhibition featuring over 120 works by 80 renowned artists from 5 continents. To cover costs such as transporting and insuring the works, Uyen created an indiegogo campaign. As a thank you to donors, Uyen is folding original origami pieces with LED lights, among other gifts. I donated $30 for a full-color catalog of the artwork. Check out all of the perks up for grab at tinyurl.com/origamishow The exhibition will be free and open to the public from June 19 – July 4, 2014.
Giant Rabbits Are a Versatile Resource Keeping giant rabbits, chickens and other livestock for most who homestead or are looking to be more self-reliant means that the chickens and rabbits are a resource for food and fertilizer to name a few. But like anyone, I think, we all understand that life is usually broader than our […]
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Ti presentiamo le nostre deliziose candele galleggianti alla lavanda fatte a mano, perfette per aggiungere un tocco di eleganza al tuo matrimonio estivo sulla spiaggia o a qualsiasi occasione speciale. Queste deliziose candele floreali per il tè sono realizzate con cura e attenzione ai dettagli, il che le rende la scelta ideale per decorazioni sfuse in gusci di noce d'acqua o come bomboniere premurose. Ogni set include 5 pezzi, assicurandoti di averne abbastanza per creare un'atmosfera accattivante durante il tuo evento. Le nostre candele galleggianti alla lavanda sono realizzate utilizzando la cera per candele di soia della migliore qualità, nota per la sua combustione pulita ed ecologica. Questa cera naturale garantisce una fiamma duratura e uniforme, permettendoti di goderti ore di illuminazione rilassante e il profumo calmante della lavanda che riempie l'aria. L'aroma incantevole crea un'atmosfera serena, perfetta per rilassarsi e creare ricordi duraturi. La versatilità di queste candele galleggianti alla lavanda è davvero notevole. Che tu stia organizzando un matrimonio ispirato alla spiaggia o pianificando un evento a tema estivo, queste candele si fondono facilmente con qualsiasi arredamento o tema. La bellissima tonalità lavanda aggiunge un tocco di fascino, mentre il design fluttuante conferisce un elemento incantevole e stravagante al tuo spazio. Inoltre, la base in guscio di noce fornisce un'estetica unica e rustica, migliorando ulteriormente il fascino visivo. Oltre alla loro bellezza accattivante, queste candele sono anche un regalo premuroso e pratico. Puoi sorprendere i tuoi cari con un set di candele galleggianti alla lavanda, permettendo loro di godersi la tranquillità e l'incanto nelle proprie case. Che si tratti di una festa di inaugurazione della casa, di un compleanno o di qualsiasi altra occasione speciale, queste candele saranno sicuramente apprezzate e ammirate. Ogni candela è accuratamente realizzata a mano con amore e attenzione, garantendo il massimo livello di qualità e artigianalità. Trasforma il tuo spazio in un'oasi di relax ed eleganza con le nostre candele galleggianti alla lavanda. Scopri l'atmosfera rilassante e la deliziosa fragranza che portano, creando momenti indimenticabili che saranno custoditi per sempre. Ordina il tuo set oggi e lascia che la magia delle nostre candele fatte a mano illumini il tuo mondo.
This fire breathing dragon made from a toilet paper roll is an easy kids craft that uses simple craft supplies. When you blow into the end of the tube the tissue paper looks like flames coming out of the dragon's mouth! Fire Breathing Dragon Craft Add this activity to your crafty bucket list, because it's SO MUCH FUN! And it's ridiculously simple to make. Kids, toddlers and preschoolers will love to see the dragon blowing fire! The photos make me smile, just looking at them. Watch the Video Tutorial Here: (Or scroll down for the step-by-step photo tutorial and printable
A charming collection of Vintage Beautiful Women Images! Vintage Actresses wearing old costumes & crowns. Lovely!
I'm so excited to be sharing with you another mixed media canvas I made up! This one was for a "Field Trip Friday" assignment over at the Bo Bunny Blog (this is actually the first canvas I made up, they just got posted in a different order lol!) The idea of 'Field Trip Friday' is to try something new that is different from the norm for you. As I mentioned on my last field trip Friday post, I tend to be a 12x12 layout kinda gal so last time I did an OTP (off the page) project, and this time I did a mixed media canvas. I used 'Gabrielle' collection papers for the background of the canvas (you can watch the video posted below on how I applied it all) and I used papers from the 'Little Miss' collection for the couture figure as well as some Bo Bunny Stamps and Rub-on's (Country Garden). The quote I used for this one is... "She turned her can'ts into cans and her dreams into plans" I got the quote...guess where? Yep! Pinterest! ha! love that place! I've got lot's of quotes saved on my quote board there if anyone is looking for some quote inspiration, you can find my Pinterest boards HERE. The figure design was inspired by the book "Collage Couture" by Julie Nutting. Here are a few close-ups of the page.... Below I've posted a copy of the template I drew up from the couture figure I sketched out if any of you would like to play with it! So much fun picking out papers to create the cloths! Try to keep the paper for the body in a neutral design (in the book I read the auther uses book print paper for the body, so cool!) So you can just right click on the picture below and 'Save Picture As' to your computer, then print out the design on a piece of 8.5x 11 inch standard paper. Cut out the pieces and trace them onto the patterned paper of your choice! and have some fun! xx Okay....so here is my Video Tutorial on how I put this mixed media canvas together, I hope you have as much fun watching it as I had making it! xx Thanks for stopping by! Hope everyone has an amazing weekend! xx
Learn how to use your food waste of avocado skins and pits to make a natural dye of beautiful pink shades!
Copic marker tutorial videos from beginner techniques to more advanced concepts. Learn how to color light skin tones for more realistic and believable drawings
Our brains dictate our every move. They’re the ones who spur us to study hard, so we can make something of ourselves, in order to better our communities. They name our babies, choose our clothes, decide what we’re hungry for.
Lately, she's been resting on her laurels.
Curiosity over the actual definition (if there is such a thing) of the names for the various pants lengths after the piratas*/capris post led me to do some book-type sleuthing. Here’s one pic…
Buon lunedì! Questa settimana, per la serie 5 idee bellissime e a prova di famiglia eco-friendly, vi propongo 5 progetti fai da te da fare con le scatole di cartone! Caffetteria Fantastica questa caffetteria tutta fai da te, in stile Starbucks. Altre (deliziose) foto su 45wall Design Città in scatola Su The Imagination Tree ho trovato questa 'città in scatola', delizia per bambini piccoli! You've got mail Ecco, questa sarebbe piaciuta a me da piccola. Una mailbox in cartone, di Ikat Bag! Baby drugstore Sempre su Iktabag, questo simpatica bottega fai da te Stazione dei treni Questa stazione dei treni potrebbe intrattenere un
