The acts of grace: diy: busy wallet. Copper Glitz Christmas Wreath. Parkietjes.... Morgen gaan we beslissen naar welke 2 nieuwe eigenaars onze groene parkietjes gaan.. Het bericht van de give-away kan je vinden bij het blogbericht van 2 februari.. (je kan vandaag nog reageren) Ik kreeg nogal eens de vraag om het patroon van de parkietjes.. Hieronder volgt het patroon met enkele foto's ter verduidelijking.. Als je het patroon gebruikt, zou ik het leuk vinden als je het me laat weten d.m.v.een reactie te plaatsen.. Als je een fout ontdekt, laat het me dan ook weten!! (27 februari heb ik nog verduidelijkingen aangebracht in het patroon) Ik heb het parkietje gehaakt met haaknaald 2,5, Catania katoen Afkortigen: L=Losse/kettingsteek HV= halve vaste V= vaste HS=half stokje S=stokje K= (om)keren * * = herhaal tussen ** * het cijfer voor de letters betekent dat je dat aantal van die steek in 1 steek van de vorige rij maakt, staat er niks dan is dat standaard 1. * het cijfer achter letters betekent zoveel keer herhalen * een komma betekent dat je naar de volgende steek gaat wit/geel 25. 26. vullen 27.
My Crocheted Take on Kiwi. « gnat on the windshield. Introducing….KIWI!!!! I got my inspiration from Bittersweet’s blog, Her little knitted bird reminded me of a postcard i had years ago. Bought it in Germany, it was such a strange looking bird, i wish i still had the picture. Anywho, here is my crocheted version of a kiwi bird!!! Click here for pdf: My Crochet Kiwi She is a rather large bird, compared to the other stuff i usually crochet!! And another picture!! Here is the pattern i wrote out for the crocheted bird. Materials: WW yarn in brown and yellow (as always, i used Caron Simply Soft) size F and E hook eyes fiberfill Body:(use size F hook) (the body is worked from the bottom up) 6 sc in a ring rd 1: 2 sc in each sc (12 sc) rd 2: 2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc around (18 sc) rd 3: 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc around (24 sc) rd 4: 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 3 sc around (30 sc) rd 5: 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 4 sc around (36 sc) rd 9-24: sc in each sc around (54 sc) finish off.
The "Ineeda" Box aka Car Emergency Kit. UPDATE 7/2/12: Thanks for visiting from Pinterest! For the new, updated, and improved version of this box go here! Revamped using suggestions that showed up in my comments. My car is gross. Seriously. Anyway, I'm always rummaging around for something when I hear "Mom! It's super easy and very cheaply made.
Just get yourself a wipes box (a plastic shoebox will work to, but this is what I had on hand), some scrap fabric, scissors, and a glue gun. Cover the box with the scraps. And then fill it. I put in a grocery bag for trash, wipes, a diaper, hand sanitizer, band aids, pain reliever, lotion, tissues, a safety pin, a hair elastic, a five dollar bill, a granola bar, a pen, Carmex, and some fruit snacks. Shut the lid. Now you're ready for anything. Dried Fruit Christmas Decorations. Party Ideas by Mardi Gras Outlet: Deco Mesh Christmas Tree made with a Tomato Cage: Tutorial. Great Christmas decorations ideally make a big impact and are inexpensive! This cute lighted Christmas tree made with deco poly mesh and a tomato cage is both. And it's really easy to create! The tutorial below shows you how to create one with budget-friendly supplies like a simple wire tomato cage and basic green deco mesh. At 3 feet tall, this tree makes a big statement- great for stair landings, fireplace surrounds, buffet tables, porches, front doors or anywhere else you want a touch of Christmas cheer.
You can also use it as a topiary by placing it on a planter. Deco poly mesh is a type of soft plastic netting that has a full puffy shape. MardiGrasOutlet.com sells deco mesh and other supplies you will need for this project. For this tree you will need: (1) Tomato cage Wire Cutters & Scissors Optional: Using wire cutters, cut 4"-6" lengths of craft wire. Start attaching the light strand to the bottom of the tomato cage. Use the craft wire you cut to secure and hold up the cord. Baby Food Jar Craft: Christmas Tree - Holiday Craft and Activities for Kids. What you'll need 33 (4 oz.) Baby food jars with lids 2 strings of gold star wire garland (used to decorate packages) Strand of 35 miniature Christmas tree lights Gold or green spray paint Hot glue gun Hot glue (dries clear not white) Wire clippers Sturdy box cutter Helpful Tip: Display the tree on a table in front of a window for passersby to see, or mount it on the exterior of your home.
Just be sure to use heavy-duty mounting hardware as all those jars together can be very heavy. How to make it Spray paint outside of baby food jar lids. The Friendship Afghan Project: Pattern of the Day: Friendship Ring Square (Crochet, 8 inch) Living Room Afghan Pattern. ** Wedding DIY Project ** Neat and Pretty Corsages. I told you that I was getting all crafty in the name of producing pretty DIY projects for the blog didn’t I? Well here is some more for you to feast your eyes on and I am really really in love with this project. I keep saying it, but although I was quite good at textiles at school, I was not at all arty so crafting doesn’t necessarily come naturally to me – but I do love it. So please know that most of the DIY projects that I post here really are straightforward to do, if they weren’t it is highly unlikely I would be able to complete the test run necessary to post a how-to!
And today’s in particular is simple but very very effective – a beautiful corsage. I spied this how to in the Autumn edition of HobbyCraft magazine (remember that I raved about it in my magazine roundup for DIY brides)? So, for this tutorial you will need: 36 cm section of grosgrain ribbon (has a ribbed effect) A small piece of feltScissors and needle Turn the ribbon inside out so the seam is inside the loop. Style Steal. How To Make A Ribbon Rosette Brooch! ∙ How To by Quartz on Cut Out. XL Mens Tee Sewn Into Dolman. Directions + Video. Supplies: XL mens tee DIY intructions: Cut neckline scoop neckline, cut arms (as shown). Don't cut the shoulder seam, you will need the long width for the dolman shape. Gather the bottom hemline in a few inches to be snug on your waist (this is what changes the shape of the shirt). Sew the new sleeve seams you cut (everything is right sides together). How to Make Beaded Foot Jewelry for The Beach.
Pillow Mattress Tutorial. Several friends have sent me some amazing project ideas - they're all in a file and at some point I'll get to them (I swear!). Two days ago, however, my friend Tatiana posted this on my Facebook wall: She found it on pinterest and thought I would like it. Welllll....she was right. Not only do I like it, but I could see an immediate need for one (why is it that you don't know you need something until you see it?). If you'd like to pay $145 for it, you can get it here. First, I went to IKEA - here's my entire haul...one twin size duvet cover and five pillows. The duvet cover was $9.99 and the pillows were $0.99 each (yes, you read that correctly).
Step 1: Measure. Here's how I measured: Yep... " Step 2: Cut the duvet cover to the desired width. I ended up cutting the duvet cover exactly in half. Step 3: Cut the top half of the duvet cover lengthwise so that the bottom edge sticks out a few inches further - like so: Step 4: Hem all raw edges. Step 5: Make the pocket. Step 6: Step 7: Insert pillows: Little Red Infinity Dress Tutorial | Sew Like My Mom. February 14, 2011 I’m always searching for a beautiful, well-fitting, versatile dress, and I finally found it. In fact, I MADE it. The infinity dress has got it all! You can wear this amazing dress basically any way you feel comfortable–and it can look like a new dress each time!
I made my infinity dress in about 3 hours and for under $20! I found these infinity dresses on Craftster years ago and have always loved them. First, you need to do some measuring. So, 30/6.28 = 4.7. Then I decided on length of skirt and came up with 18″. To make your straps, you need to decide how wide to make them. To determine strap length, you need to make them 1.5 times your height. So, got that? To make your pattern, get packing paper, freezer paper, or a bunch of pieces of computer paper taped together.
Then I measured 18″ down from that and made another line for my skirt length. Cut out on your lines. Next, cut a waistband 10″ tall and the length of your waist you measured. Now for construction. Related. Tips For Decluttering Your Home: Finding Your Path To Peace {Series} 25 Handmade Gifts Under $5. If your gift list is long and your budget is small here are some great Handmade Gifts that you can make. Keep in mind that handmade items are not just beautiful but special… I love to give them and I love to receive them. In my opinion they are the best! Jersey Knit Bracelet Lovely! This would make a perfect gift for any of your girlfriends. You can choose the colors and recycle t-shirts that you have around the house.
Cheap and cute! Tutorial Paper Clip Earrings Tutorial This is a brilliant idea… and the possibilities are endless. Love it! Printed Candles Who doesn’t love a candle? Think about how many different stamps you could use to customize this project. tutorial Hot Chocolate Art! What a great gift for neighbors and teachers… I am personally a hot chocolate lover so this would make a great gift for me tutorial Tile Coaster You can buy these plain tiles at Home Depot for under a dollar. I’ve seen them with family pictures also… Way cute! Tutorial Bow Belt I was amazed how easy this tutorial was. So Pretty! Finely Ground: One-A-Day Challenge: Spring Cleaning. How are you doing on your spring cleaning?
I've been knocking things off my to-do list, and it's such a handy one that I thought I'd share it. Just check off one item every day, and in three weeks you'll have thoroughly spring-cleaned your entire house--easy-peasy and I've included cheapskate tips where applicable! I recommend doing them in order; I've organized it as a top-to-bottom list so you won't end up dusting off your ceiling fan right after you vacuum. . .No, I haven't done that, why do you ask? Um, heh. . . Spring Cleaning Challenge Dust light fixtures and ceiling fans--microfiber dampened with vinegar is good. Tell me, is there anything I missed? Home. How to make roses from maple leaves.
Eco-Friendly Blossoms By Michelle Brand. Look closely! Yes way! Michelle Brand, an eco-designer from Manchester in the UK, repurposes the bottoms of discarded plastic soda bottles to create these breathtakingly beautiful decorative light fixtures, lamp shades, curtains, room dividers, and more. Ingenious and quite stunning, don’t you agree? From plastic bottle to blossoms, garlands and fairy lights, it’s up-cycling at its best! From the pics, it looks like she uses a clothing tag attacher gun for connecting the pieces– much easier than punching individual holes and threading the bottoms with fishing line!!
Sooo whadyathink, DIY potential? { image credits } Headband Refashion. Our headband had a flower that was starting to look a little tired and worn so we made it new again! This braided ribbon could embellish many things— a hair clip would be cute too! These headbands would make great handmade gifts for little girls to make each other! Woven Ribbon Headband Gather a headband and about 4 1/2 yards of ribbon. You can use any with — I chose 1/4 inch. The braiding will be two toned if the ribbon is different on the front and back, another nice look! Begin by finding the middle of the ribbon.
Now bring the bottom ribbon up and make a loop and send it through the beginning loop that you just made by crossing the ribbon. Pull the right side snug. Now repeat for the other side, picking up the right side, making a loop and sending it up through the loop just made on the other side. Pull the left side snug. Pull right side snug. Continue braiding until you have a piece long enough to cover the headband.
Bring the other side over and then trim. Hot glue ribbon to headband. { sneak peek } coral + aqua passport invites « I just LOVE the way these passport invitations turned out! The beachy colors are just perfect for a simple chic destination wedding on grand cayman island. more to come including the aqua blue envelopes with natural custom wrap labels! Like this: Like Loading... Permalink. Shaving Cream Painted Easter Egg Cards. I can't believe we have never tried shaving cream painting! This was so much fun and the results were really amazing.
I wasn't sure how messy of a project it would be, so Little J did it first. It really wasn't much mess at all, so Sassyfras and Juiciness will do it later too. We've pulled out some of our Easter books to go along with this craft. Sassyfras and Juiciness still love Minerva Louise and the Colorful Eggs by Janet Morgan Stoeke and Peter Rabbit's Easter. You will need: A tray of some sorts Shaving cream Cardstock or construction paper Acrylic paints Squeegee A toothpick, paintbrush, or spoon (something to swirl the paint) Squirt enough shaving cream on the tray to cover the surface. Once you have your shaving cream on the tray, squirt some acrylic paint onto it. Then using a toothpick, paintbrush, spoon, or something similar, zigzag gently though the paint to give it a marbled effect. Using cardstock, I cut out egg shapes for Little J to paint. Boho Maxi Dress: a tutorial.
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