How-To: "Stained Glass" Votive Holders. By Jenny Ryan Many times when I’m at the grocery or drug store, I can’t resist throwing a few scented votive candles in my cart. When I’m ready to burn them, it’s easy enough to sit one on a cute little vintage china saucer, but I recently decided to try and find a fancier display solution for them. I also wanted the project to be inexpensive, and the materials used to be things I already had on hand. I was inspired by memories of making faux-stained glass in elementary school and came up with these fun little glass votive holders. This project is quick and easy, and a great way to whip up custom party décor on the cheap. Materials Tissue paper in your desired colors Mod Podge (matte finish), in a pinch you can also use school gluePaintbrush Scissors Glass containers to fit your candle(s), I used thrifted vases and wine tumblers Paper punches in various shapes Q-tips, optional Directions Step 3: Start affixing the punched-out paper shapes to the glass using your paintbrush.
More: Related. - StumbleUpon. IPod Case. EDIT: I'm finally done with the tutorial!! Yay!! Thank you to everyone for all of the wonderful compliments and for being so patient with me So I got the new nano for my birthday in October and found out that no one makes cases for this model yet So like any good craftster I took matters in to my own hands.. This is a lot of firsts for me...first post , first felt project, first iPod cozy....I'm so excited with how it turned out that I had to share! Hope I did this right! Before we get a move on with this, I wanted to let you know that this version is a little bigger than my first one. Problem solved So it's just a matter of preference. I use the white glue to tack My knots so they don't come unraveled You will need: Edit: If you are making this without the aid of an iPod the 3g measurements are as follows- Height: 2.75"Width: 2.06"Depth: 0.26" Creating Your Pattern: Print out the star shape and using you iPod/Mp3 player make sure that it is the right size.
Yay! Putting it all together: Paper iPhone Covers. I found this clever trick on Pinterest the other week from Oops I Craft My Pants and had to try it for myself: iPhone covers using scrapbook paper! Now when I had my first cell phone in high school (the old Nokia), I probably had about 15 different cell phone covers that I would switch out to match my clothes everyday!
I figure this scrapbook paper iPhone phone cover is an easy way to update my phone without spending all the cash! First thing I did was purchase a couple sheets of scrapbook paper from Michael’s. I also purchased a clear iPhone 4 cover from Best Buy. You could really purchase any cheap clear phone cover, but I wanted one with protective rubber sides since I’m a klutz and always drop my phone! First thing I did was trace the scrapbook paper around the iPhone cover to get the basic shape. I cut out the main section just using a pair of scissors. For the camera hole I used a pencil to sketch in the hole that I had to cut out using an exacto knife…. and that’s about it!
Flower Brooch. * French Pouf Accessory : Pin, Belt, Hair from Ban.do * Okay, to be honest, this wasn’t exactly a reader request MIY but when Holly {who is planning her wedding} posted about it here, I was very inspired to make it for her as a little wedding gift. But since I couldn’t find the exact peachy-nude chiffon as shown in the inspiration photos I had to settle for a soft, baby pink, which Holly may not be interested in. So Holly, if you like, I can make you one in either an ivory or a light gray. It’s up to you. * Half a yard of chiffon fabric in color of choice.* Half a yard of tulle {you’ll use less}* Scissors* Matching thread & a needle* I pin back * Create Circles by folding the edges of your chiffon & tulle over about 3 inches {The original flower is 7″ diameter so I made mine the same.
. * I used about 28 chiffon circles {half of one yard of fabric} and between 10-14 tulle circles. * Run a stitch through each of them, forming a pseudo-circle. Have Fun! Circle Zip Earbud Pouch. I use a little zippered pouch to carry around my earbuds since they are the fancy microphone ones and I don’t want them to break or get tangled. Some of you have commented that you are looking for some small, simple gift ideas. This is definitely simple to make, and a little more fun than the typical rectangular zippered pouch! I can see these as the perfect gift for teenage cousins or nieces or girlfriends or even teacher gifts. Fun, quick, and cute! It doesn’t take very much fabric so you could even use scraps!
UPDATE: I have completely re-written this tutorial with twice as many bright, clear photos and more detailed instructions and it is available as a pattern in my pattern shop. First, download the pattern template HERE. Cut from main fabric: 1 circle 2 half circles 1 tab Cut from lining fabric: 1 circle 2 half circles Cut from batting (or medium weight interfacing, if you prefer): 1 circle 2 half circles You will also need a 1″ wide nylon 5″ or longer zipper. Time to sew! Tardis Tissue Box Cozy. UPDATE: This blog post has gone around some, which is awesome, but I know these instructions are a little fly-by-night.
If you want any help please feel free to comment and I will respond. It had to be done. It's so obvious that it's even been done before. This is my interpretation, made for the Great Geek Swap. My swapper partner likes Dr. The BBC has actually copyrighted the TARDIS design, which is one of those interesting copyright oddities since clearly this "design" was just borrowed from actual police boxes designed for the London PD. Supplies:20x20" Fusible interfacing1/4 yd Dark denim1/4 yd liningSilver Satin (scraps)Embroidery floss (white and navy)Print n Press transfer paper (dark fabric)Sewing Machine, denim needle & navy threadBead for top light1 5.5x5.5" cardboard square I wanted to do a more detailed HOWTO, but my process got changed and convoluted somewhere along the way so this is the best I can muster.
And here's the sign I used (with Print n Press transfer paper). 20 Printables Designs. I spotted some wonderful printables last week while working on the *bespoke* newsletter, and it inspired me to put together this grand list of lovely things! In this post you’ll find 20 useful, cute, fun, and inspiring things to print out and use, and – best of all – they’re all free! 1. Sweet little fruit stickers from Funkytime! Each one is a cute little pun. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
So there you go! Foam Printing. I loved this idea because not only can you recycle these horrid polystyrene containers, but the process is really simple. You could even use tracing paper and trace your design so you don't even need to be able to draw. You could make a whole series of cards like this or just a colorful print to hang on your wall and cheer up the place. Materials needed: Foam or polystyrene container pencil paint or ink small roller 1. Cut a large section of foam from your container. 2. 3. 4. 5. Happy printing! Original image courtesy of themetapicture. Handmade Ornaments.