Bleach Pen Tshirts-STASH. How to make a bow brooch. Currently, I have an obsession with bows. In my opinion, there is nothing that can't be femmed up with a twee little bow. Bows on hats and cardigans, bows on shoes, bows on heads and around necks - they just make everything sweet. Even the most terrifying thing in existence doesn't look nearly as scary if it's sporting a lovely bow. See what I mean? How cute! This is an awesome little scrap-buster project that makes a great gift for girls or cyborgs of any age, and is super-easy-quick to make. Please forgive me the image-heavy tutorial. Obviously the first step is to cut out your fabric pieces.
Fold the top piece in half lengthways right sides together and stitch (with a 0.5 cm seam allowance, which is the same throughout). Turn right side out and press so that the seam runs along the centre of the piece. Fold in half width ways with that lengthwise seam facing outwards, and sew the short seam. Turn piece inside out again and press so that the short seam runs down the centre of the piece. HO HO HO HANDSCRUB. So...giftie season is here!... And if you're like me...you gotta do 'em on the cheap this year...but don't let the quantity of money affect the quality of the gift...how 'bout whipping up some homemade sugar hand scrub?...
This stuff is beyond fantabulous!... It gives you the most yummy smelliest (was that even english?... Lol) softest hands...i would say baby's bottom soft...but that kinda sounds a little like butt hands...and that's not a good selling point!... Lol... anywho...this is the easiest stuff to make...plus, i betcha have all the ingredients ready to go...all two of 'em!... Grab some sugar...a knife...and dish detergent...yeah...you read that correctly!.... Ok...this might be the only thing you'll have to buy...i got these 8 oz jelly jars at walmart...but you can use any kind of container that you have on hand...a great way to recycle some of those jars!... Fill the jar almost to the top with sugar... then take your knife and start stirring!... Keep going... all done!... SUPER TWEET COASTERS. So...when in lowes...i came across the most fantastic 4" x 4" glass tiles and knew instantly i wanted to do coasters!... Plus...it's been a while since i did a little etching...cause we all know i love me some etching!...
Lol...all packaged up, these make such a cute giftie for housewarmings or whatever!... Got out my cricut and songbird cartridge for this project...i love the birdie font and thought that it was the perfect compliment to the robin's egg blue tile color!... Using some vinyl...i cut the bird at 3 1/2" inches...then centered the image on the tile...i did't want the sides etched...so i took painter's tape and ran that all around the edges...then piled on a hefty layer of etching cream...let it set for the 5 minutes and rinsed off... using cork contact paper...i cut a square that was a 1/4" inch smaller to put on the bottom...the contact paper had plenty of adhesive....so no extra was needed...that cork's not going anywhere!
See...egdes are all taped up!... Dry off your tiles... Tutorial: Wire-Wrapped Tree of Life Ornament. NZ Ecochick: Christmas ideas. I love Christmas time! I love the sights, the smells. I love the Christmas shop at Kirkcaldie & Stains! I love Christmas carols, Christmas trees, Christmas decorations and I love homemade gifts. Homemade gifts are so special. Today I’ve got a list of very cool (mostly easy) and cheap homemade gifts that you can make and give away.
Loads of these ideas are made in a recycled jar! I love my spoon herb labels. Yummy perfect for that child in your life (be they young or old). Love this art station. Cowgirl cookies! Mint and or lemon balm in pots for the pesky flies and mozzies! Hanging baskets or container planters filled with anything you like; tomatoes, strawberries, herbs or buy a few different seeds and put them in an envelope give with a container; the recipient will be delighted with a mystery garden. The much loved chalk mat! Vanilla essence; easy, cheap and looks great. Homemade jam of any kind. Fantasticly yummy brownie in a jar! Lovely easy salt scrub. Tutorial: Elegant Earrings! These turned out so well! I really like them. They are very elegant. I would feel so pretty wearing these. :) Feel free to use this tutorial to create items to keep or sell. Ok, here goes: Supplies: - Earwires - I used these beautiful bali vermeil (24k gold over sterling silver) earwires from Bobbi's This N That.
Step 2: Thread the twisted wire strand with a piece of chain. Step 3: Once you have wrapped all 6 beads onto chain, create a loop in your headpin and begin threading the chains on to the pin. Step 4: Wrap your headpin around the earwire and voila! How to-sday . antique spoon plant markers. I'm clearly on a major metal stamping kick right now, but I've still got projects, so why stop now? This is a cute and unique way to label your plants, using old silverware that you could easily get from a thrift store. Materials: Antique spoon (Modern stainless versions don't stamp well at all.)Metal stamps (Mine are from Evie's Tool Emporium on Etsy!) Nail file, steel wool, or fine grit sandpaperPermanent markerHeavy rubber mallet 1. Place the spoon face-down against a very firm surface. 2. 3. 4. 5. How To-sday - I love you because... Message in a Bottle Key Ring. Etceteras: sugar scrub and pretty packaging. I know there have been many wonderful sugar scrub posts and tutorials in the blog world but when I found these little bottles I just had to make some of my own.
The little travel-sized bottles are from my local drugstore. I found them on sale - I think they were two for $1.00. There’s a variety of sugar scrub recipes available online – brown sugar, lemon, peppermint and more. I used a recipe from The Happy Housewife because I wanted pink scrub. Here’s the recipe: ¾ cup sugar 1 tablespoon pink sugar crystals 4 tablespoons Canola Oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Mix the sugars together. Pour your sugar scrub into your jar. If you want to use the scrub as a gift, consider adding a little spoon to scoop out the scrub. Since I had all the ingredients out, I decided I also wanted to try making sugar scrub cubes. To make soap or sugar scrub cubes, you need melt and pour soap base which I didn’t have. Here's the recipe: 1 Tbsp. oil (I used canola oil) 3 Tbsp. sugar Thank you for visiting. Easy Hooded Bath Towel. I’ve made each of my kids their own bath towel hoodie when they’re born, starting with my son 6 years ago.
I make them one with their name on it and one with a fun appliqued shape on the back. These towels are super easy to make, needing only limited sewing know-how. And they make for great birthday or baby shower presents for others. Supplies for Bath Towel Hoodies: one large bath towel – any colorone hand towel – any colorfabric for letters – can be anything. First, cut your hand towel in half horizontally. Updated: You only need one half of the hand towel to make one hooded bath towel. Pin the cut hand towel to the large towel and sew in place. Fold your hood together in half, pairing the cut side together. You could be done here, but I like to add a few extras, a name or a shape to the back that I applique to the towel. I’ve also added some double-bias tape to my newest baby’s towel, down the sides and on the hood.
Have fun making your kids some new towels. Written by Marie LeBaron. Scrabble Tile Pendant Tutorial. I’m excited to share this tutorial for Scrabble Tile Pendants from Mark and Stefani at HomeStudio. They’ve so graciously provided this how-to for making these lovely pendants to all of us crafters. These pendants are great for necklaces, charms, and gifts to give. To purchase these pendants with HomeStudio’s one of a kind designs, please visit their Etsy shop.
Scrabble Tile Pendant Tutorial Supplies needed: · Paper · Scrabble Tiles · Scissors · Craft Glue · Metal File · Mod Podge · Small Paint Brushes · Utility Knife · Diamond Glaze · Super Glue · Small Aanraku Jewelry Bails in Silver Step 1: Choose your paper wisely! Step 2: Using a paint brush and your light box, “paint” a thin layer of glue (I use Tacky Glue) onto the back of your paper. Step 3: After about 10-20 minutes your glue should be dry. Step 4: Gently file the edges of the paper to be smooth and flush with the side of the tile. Step 5: Now you need to seal the paper. Step 7: Now attach the silver bail. . © 2008, HomeStudio. Birds Nest Jewelry Tutorial « Quiver Full of Blessings. With Christmas just around the corner, these would make a thoughtful handmade gift. Whether made into a pendant, pin, or something else, these little wired birds nests are too sweet. I know I would love to receive one!
However, now I know how to make my own and let me assure you, these cutie pies are super easy to make. Even if you have zero jewelry-making experience, I really think you could pull this off. Wire (I used 22 gauge), beads, and pliers. The first step is to string your “eggs” onto the wire. As you can see, you don’t have to limit yourself to white or cream-colored pearls. Add a little loop of wire to the top for a pendant, glue a pinback on for a cute brooch, make tiny nests for a pair of earrings, or wrap wire onto the back for a chic ring.
Like this: Like Loading... Boo Boo Bear. What to do when someone has a little bump that needs some TLC and you have no frozen peas in the freezer....make a Boo Boo Bear! He's filled with rice and just waiting in the freezer for the next boo boo. I used a bear applique pattern that I had and marked it on the right side of the fabric. Then I added the paws and nose before I sewed him together. Turn him over and mark the pattern on the wrong side of the fabric and sew the two pieces together on your lines. Be sure to leave an opening for turning and stuffing. Trim close to your stitching and clip the corners. Fill with rice and sew the opening shut. I'll be joining these parties this week. 18 Cheap Creative Christmas Gifts. [ Close Privacy Policy ] Privacy Policy / Your California Privacy Rights Revised and posted as of March 4, 2013 Prime Publishing, LLC ("Company," "we" or "us") reserves the right to revise this Privacy Policy at any time simply by posting such revision, so we encourage you to review it periodically.
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Felt Flower Rosette Headbands {& BFFs} My daughter has a friend who is truly her BFF. And her mom just so happens to be my BFF! How neat is that? Well, soon it's little BFFs birthday. The four of us will be together the weekend before her birthday so I thought it would be neat if the girls dressed alike. For each headband I made 1 large rosette & 4 small rosettes. (I am by no means a professional crafter or "sentence worder", so I hope the above is understandable!) Five Fun Homemade Gift Ideas for Kids.