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sewing 101: recycled paper basket
Thanks to a few recent online purchases, I had an enormous pile of long brown packing paper strips in my studio.
Cross-Stitch iPhone Cases
I freely admit to being one of those people who stands on the street corner with my iPhone, checking email s , looking for the closest Chinese restaurant, and calling my mom... all at the same time. But as a crafter and general lover of all things homey and handmade, I ’ ve longed to somehow make this sleek plastic piece of technology fit into my aesthetic worldview a little better. So, when the Leese Design Cross Stitch iPhone Case arrived at Purl Soho I could feel my crafty fingers just itching to give it a try. I couldn ’ t decide if I wanted a modern, punchy and fun design, like the iPhone's , or if I'd prefer an ironic twist, juxtaposing four year-old technology with centuries-old craft . S o , I made two! The Bird in a Tree version of the iPhone case, features a pattern from Caroline Vincent’s Sampler Workbook: Motifs & Patterns , an expansive collection of cross-stitch themes from the 17th through 19th centuries.
One of my favorite crafts is hand stitching-- it's fun, addictive, expressive and relaxing :) Over the next few weeks, I'm going to share easy ways to make your own patterns for hand stitching along with some tips and ideas :)
Hand Stitching, part 1 - LA
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fabric/sewing
DIY Fabric Covered TOMS Tutorial
My first tutorial!!!! And I'm not even using my sewing machine ;) Original idea came from Pinterest, of course. Image HERE.
DIY Wrap Bracelet - Honestly WTF - StumbleUpon
You should all know by now that we are all about stacking bracelets on our wrists.Chris' DIY Enchanted Woods iPhone Dock | Apartment Therapy Unplggd
The Enchanted Woods iPhone Dock over at Anthropologie is an eye-catching rustic iPhone accessory, definitely high on the cool factor.
Reusable Lunch Containers | Easy Crafts for Kids -- Quick Arts and Craft Ideas -- Kids' Crafts
Say buh-bye to those little plastic bags. With just a few snips, you can create a set of cool, eco-friendly, reusable snack and sandwich containers from juice cartons and milk jugs. They're food-safe, easy to rinse clean, and absolutely free, so it's no biggie if they get tossed accidentally.Editor's note: A big welcome to Lauren! A stylish, smart mom from Virginia.
Magical Mason Jars - Style Lush - StumbleUpon
A couple weeks ago, I found a paint-by-number at an unbeatable price.