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Zombie barbie. Did you ever want to turn your pretty Barbie doll into a brain-eating zombie? No? Well, now you're going to learn how anyway. The cool guys at CO+K asked me to write a little guide on how i went about making my Barbie of The Undead. I’m not going to claim I’m the first to do this, you’ll find lots of them on Google. But for some reason people seemed to like my zombie, when they really should be scared to death. Really. The Doll: First you'll need to get hold of a suitable doll. The Plan: When you’ve got your doll you should make a plan. I wanted to give her a few wounds. The Face: So I was going to tear part of her face off. I often use this clay called Super Sculpey. Now for the scull. After the scull was in place, I used my knife to cut up her cheek – starting with the side of her mouth, and slowly cutting off small slices of skin until i was pleased.

The Arm: I then started cutting up her arm. The Paint: Painting a zombie is fairly simple. Lastly you’ll want some blood. Side Panel Shirt Refashion: A Tutorial. Making Her Clothes Last! (Part One) - Stumb. Children! They grow so fast! Unfortunately, the money tree can't always keep up, can it? I'm trying to alter some of Paige's clothing to be wearable longer. I love the instant gratification of projects like this. A little whack here, and a gather there, and you have a whole new article of clothing! I thought I would share a few of the ones I've done recently, to help inspire other moms who might be in the same boat. The first is this adorable little sweater. So I added fabric from the sleeve of this cardigan around the middle, and made a matching bow, then I stitched on some buttons to accent! This was a polo that was too small around Paige's cute little toddler pot-belly.

(Notice my black tea lemonade making a surprise appearance in these photos. Sometimes extending the wearability is as easy and picking up one of those onesie extenders. Another easy fix! Or sometimes it's as easy as snipping the attaching threads on cuffs, to make the sleeves longer. Take care, and happy recycling!! Zipper Bracelet » Version | Cut Out.

Block Posters - Create large wall posters from any image for fre. Indianapolis Design Firm | Design for Life - Recycled Wine Bottl. 08.09.09 | by Erik Anderson Whether it’s product branding, package design or projects for ourselves, we’re pleased when we find a solution that’s very effective and creative, while keeping resources to a minimum. This idea is very inexpensive idea and it’s a great way to recycle a wine bottle.

See how this simple idea inspired this brand and wine bottle design. It’s been a record year for mosquitoes here in Indianapolis, Indiana and I’d been wanting to add some Tiki-esque torches to the patio to combat the little buggers, and add a little ambiance. After searching the world over to find a torch that was affordable and atypical I came to the conclusion that unless I wanted wicker or bamboo, I needed to be a bit more resourceful. A glance into my recycling bin and a stroll through the local hardware store was the inspiration for this recycled wine bottle tiki torch. Here’s what you’ll need. Empty Wine Bottle (Use any bottle as long as it’s glass and the neck is 1” in diameter. The Hanger. Starburst Wrapper Bracelet Tutorial &8226; Fluffyland Craft & Se.

Big news! The Starburst Wrapper Bracelet Tutorial is now available as an Amazon e-book It’s only $2.99 and with the e-book version, you can take this handy step-by-step guide wherever you’re going to be folding! Giving the e-book along with a pack of Starburst wrappers would be an excellent gift. The purchased book can be read on the iPad, Kindle, e-reader, or your computer screen so it’s portable and versatile. Thanks for your support of Fluffyland Craft & Sewing Blog, and enjoy crafting!

<A HREF=" Have you been wondering how to make the amazing bracelets from Starburst wrappers? If you’re clever, you can make this bracelet from any rectangular wrapper: dum dum wrappers, tootsie roll wrappers, most gum wrappers, now and laters… be creative, there are lots of options! Keep in mind that when you have finished, you need the bracelet to be big enough to slide on and off your wrist without too much trouble. Click on any of the photos for a larger view.

Making Paper Roses. Have fun creating long stem roses with your favorite scrapbook paper, for gifts or home decor. This project requires patience and time. It is not quick or simple, but once you get the hang of it, can be addicting. Have a positive and playful attitude and accept the beauty that you create. Every rose is different, just like Mother Nature’s own creations.

Supplies:Patterned paper-one 12 x 12″ sheet. Single or double sidedGreen patterned paper or handmade paper for leaves (optional)Petal template provided or create your own template2 pieces of florist wire (I use 16 gauge, 18″ long)Green floral tapeTacky GlueInk for distressing petal edgesPencilScissorsBamboo skewer or chopstickGlimmer Mist (Optional) These directions will give you one flower. 1. 4. 5. Tip: For single sided paper. 6. Note: Florist tape is stretchy, just play with it and pull gently but firmly as you move down the stem. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. This technique requires some patience and time, but the results are amazing. Crayon Nibbles | Crafty Daisies. Confetti Crayons | I’ve seen these all over the place lately and have been anxious to try them. You may have tons of crayons around your house–but if not, luckily, they are about 25 cents in all the Back To School sales now-a-days. Peel off the paper. When I was a kid–this was easy.

But crayons today are a bit more snooty. They have some plastic stuff under the paper to help the crayons not break so easy–which also makes the paper harder to get off. Break them up and sort them into whatever color combos interest you. Drop them in paper lined cupcake pans. Until they look about like this. Set them in the freezer for about an hour. Peel them out of the paper… and there you have it… Confetti Crayons for your very favorite little artists. Oh, do come enter our EASY “Melissa & Doug Summer Toys” $75 giveaway! New England Through Yummy Moms Eyes: Tutorial: Photo Wood Blocks. DIY Thread LED Tealight Cover. I was messing around with different materials trying to dress up a little LED tealight, and this is one of the versions I ended up liking (plus it’s dirt cheap since it’s just thread!).

I love me some textures. This may be useful for those with wedding venues that don’t allow real flames. Finding these* at the dollar store is what started this mess… 1) Get your hands on some thin cardboard that you’ll be recycling anyway. 2) Find some wrapping plastic (try to use something you’ll toss anyway!) 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 13. You can make different sizes and shapes. . … and configure it however you want! * Batteries were included, and they lasted for many hours. Happy crafting! Mrs. Location: Sacramento Occupation: Tea Analyst Wedding Date: August 23, 2008 Venue: Vineyard on the Delta. Fish-in-a-Bag Soaps : Candle & Soap Making Techniques - StumbleU.

These adorable novelty soaps will get the kids to actually want to take a bath! You Will Need: Instructions: 1. Cut your soap base into chunks and melt in the microwave in 30-second increments until completely melted. You will need approximately 1/2 lb of soap for this project. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. To Use the Soap: Make a small cut in the bag and tear it off of the soap. Glossary. How to Make a Magazine Reed Box - CraftStylish. Create a Chic Bud Vase Out of an Old Light Bulb | Apartment Ther. Braided Rag Rug. Please click here for kits available to make this rag rug 1 honey bun of your choice (featured is “sweet” by urban chiks) and 4 yards of white fabric cut your 4 yards of white fabric to 1 1/2 inch widths (yup ALL of it) once it’s all cut up get three strips of fabric and sew them stacked on top of each other (i wanted the middle of my rug to be all white) safety pin your three sewn strips anywhere you can be comfy (you are going to be there for a while!

Start braiding your white fabric****EDITED**** ****you need to make sure your braiding is SUPER LOOSE. do notmake your braids tight at all. if they are tight they will make your rag rug curl up when you try to sew it together once you get close to the end of your braid you are going to fold over the end of your strip and snip with your scissors a slit. like so, and then you will do the same to the next strip that will be the following strip to lengthen your braid (do this to each of the three strips) look what you made! How To: Homemade Playdough | Apartment Therapy Ohdeedoh - Stumbl. Alpha Mom™ - Baby, Pregnancy, Toddler, Motherhood, Baby Names, a. Dec19 by Brenda Ponnay Stuff their stockings with something they can wash their hands with! By Brenda Ponnay What’s cuter than a button, small enough to fit in a stocking, won’t rot your teeth and leaves you squeaky clean?

A mini snow-globe soap, of course! Here’s a super-fun craft you can whip up in an afternoon. It’s quick, it’s easy and it hardly makes any mess! This is technically just “melt and pour” soap so it might be considered cheating to some hard-core soap enthusiasts but I’m not about to mess with lye or distilling vodka when I’ve got a small child acting as my personal assistant. First you’ll cut up the glycerine into 1-inch chunks.

Don’t be fooled by the picture above. After you’ve poured the glycerine, let it cool just enough to form a thin skin on the top. After all your toys are arranged, you can add your snow. I used a small paring knife to shave off some of the irregularities on the bottom but that was purely aesthetic. If you found us through Stumble Upon! Embroidery Designs at Urban Threads - Projects. Ketchup Bottle as Pancake Batter Dispenser | Real Simple - Stumb. How to Make a Ruffled Top from a Men's Shirt | ThreadBanger - D. Not martha - to make: marble magnets. I finally gave in and made marble magnets. Not surprisingly they are quite fun, smooshing the glue out to make a perfect little magnified image is very satisfying.

Here, in order of appearance, are the places I referenced: paper candy instructions with pictures (this is the first place I saw this project) dogmestic with instructions and pictures photogeek pictures ugly green chair cute ladybug magnets – pictures with packaging threads at Glitter:onetwothree I bought all of these supplies at Michael’s, including the glue I went back for since I got the wrong kind to start with. I bought 1/2″ and 3/4″ round (strong) magnets (in with the frames, near the corks); 1/2″ and 3/4″ clear flat glass marbles (in the fake flowers aisle, check the mosaics section too); silicon sealer made by the Crazy Glue people (in the glue aisle).

These are great packaged in those Altoid-sized tins, I’ve seen them in office/gift shops like that. Silk Tie Easter Eggs | Well, we’ve found our absolute favorite Easter egg dyes… of all time. No tablets, no food colors, no cups, no drips, no stained fingers or clothes, no spilling— I could go on and on. But seriously, the best part about this method is that everything you need is right in your kitchen and closet…or worst case—the thrift store.

Who would have thought that an old ratty, out of date silk tie could be the gorgeous answer to the annual Easter egg dying ordeal? Your whole family is going to love this. Here’s what you’ll need: Eggs Silk ties–look for a tiny tag at the small end of the tie. An old, white T-shirt–cut it into squares big enough to wrap around the eggs String 3 Tablespoons of white vinegar Pot of water Vegetable oil Now then… Cut open the tie at the back and take out the facing fabric. Cut the silk into pieces big enough to cover the egg… Wrap it around your egg. Now, roll the egg up with the T-shirt fabric. The idea is to press the colored silk right up against the egg. He’s such a sillyboy. The Coffee Filter Rose Tutorial - PAPER CRAFTS, SCRAPBOOKING & A. The Coffee Filter Rose Tutorial Supplies:Coffee Filters, preferable cone shaped filters.

I couldn't find any so I used regular ones.Floral Wire, I used 22 gauge.Floral TapeScissorsAwl or NeedlePaintbrushesWater Color PaintWater for paintDowel or something to curl petals Step 1:Cut petal shapes in a range of sizesCut wire long enough for the stem of the roseCut strips of floral tape 1-2'' long until you are sick of cutting (you'll need quite a few of these) Step 2:Bend the tip of wire at approximately 1/2'' Step 3:Roll one of your smallest petals. This will be the center of the flower Step 4:Pierce the rolled petal with your awl or needle Step 5:Push the wire through the hole in the first petal.

Bend the wire down so it is flat. Step 6:Wrap the petal and stem with a strip of floral tape. Step 7:Form into petal shape Pinch the petal at the base to form a slightly convex shape. You'll do this for all the petals of the rose. Step 8: Now you have an unpainted rose. Continue painting until you are done. How to make roses from maple leaves | haha.nu - the lifestyle bl.