DIY Friendship Bracelet. For several months now, we’ve been receiving emails requesting a friendship bracelet DIY.
Well, friends, ask and you shall receive! Today, we’ll give you a step by step tutorial on the classic chevron pattern. If you used to whip up friendship bracelets like a champ in grade school and have since forgotten how, consider this a refresher course. And if you can make these with your eyes closed and arms tied . . . umm, can we still be friends? You’ll need:embroidery threada safety pin or tapea pair of scissors Start by cutting several strands of embroidery thread at about 24 inches each. Start on the left side with the outermost color (shown here in red) and make a forward knot by creating a 4-shape over the 2nd color, loop it under and back through the opening. Pull up and to the right to tighten. Now pick up the outermost color on the right side (show here in red) and make a backward knot, creating a reverse 4-shape over the 2nd color, loop it under and back through the opening.
Simple Drawstring Coin Purse. I hope you didn't mind the wait and are not disappointed - but I finally got my act together.
So, here's a new tutorial for a very easy to assemble drawstring coin purse. As a matter of fact this is so easy it would make a nice little craft for kids too. Just have them use felt instead of leather, or why not oil cloth. I made a whole set of these in no time with just some leather scraps and left over fabric, because what I did is line them using some Vliesofix (I'm not paid by Vliesofix, in case you're wondering, I just like to use it). For the drawstring you can use basically anything you have: biais tape, ribbon, waxed cotton shoe laces, leather shoe laces, hemp string, ...
The nice thing about these coin purses is that you can make them in any size, really. Here's what you'll need: Steps 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Please note, this tutorial is intended for personal use only. DIY Gift Ideas and Tutorials. I'm excited to present a post from one of my favorite sites, Stylelist Home.
The idea of a homemade gift might cause you to scream à la Macaulay Culkin in Home Alone, but we're hoping to change that stigma. Sure, homemade gifts can be a miss, but it's all about finding a great idea, which is where we come in. When done right, a handmade gift should be personalized for the giftee, making it more meaningful than any store bought item could ever be. From sentimental memory candle holders to colorful cross-stitch phone cases, we've rounded up a handful of amazing homemade gifts that your friends and family will love. Memory Candle Holder: Turn your favorite photographs into gorgeous candle holders for your family and friends. Keep reading to find other great DIY gift ideas you can make. Crossstitch iPhone Case: We absolutely love these cross-stitch iPhone cases. For three other great projects, read the entire DIY gift post on Stylelist Home.