Doorknocker belt. 2. Stencil with freezer paper (harry potter tee) Yes, I am a nerd.
I came up with a brilliant idea for a Harry Potter t-shirt and I couldn't resist. "Expecto Patronum! " However, you can make whatever kind of design you want with a freezer paper stencil. It doesn't have to be Harry Potter related. (Although it would be awesome if it was.) I learned about the joys of freezer paper back in my early college days.
Curled Rosewood Wreath. I have seen various versions of Faux Rosewood Wreaths in just about every store and catalog for the upcoming season; most with a price tag running upwards of $40 or more.
Some are crafted of paper and other of real wood shavings. Last year I made a few rolled flower gift toppers from recycled book pages and they remind me so much of the curled wood roses I thought they would make a good substitute. {with a much lower price tag} Materials Needed:Foam Wreath FormRecycled Book PagesLots of Hot GlueRibbon to Hang The full step by step tutorial I posted last year can be found {here}.Basically you layer three book pages together and draw a spiral circle. Starting with the outside of the spiral, roll the paper inward to create the flower shape. Give the wreath form a light coat of white {or light color} spray paint to help camouflage any see-through spaces.
String/Doily Lanterns. Jessica of Wednesday Inc shows us how to make those gorgeous twine chandeliers from the inspiration shoot she shared with us this morning.
Using balloons, glue and twine, you can also make these lanterns for your wedding – and then bring it home and use it as your very own mid century lampshade. What you will need are: balloons, glue, yarn, tray for glue, corn starch 1/2 cup of Corn starch, 1/4 cup of Warm water, clear fast drying spray paint, hanging lamp cord or fishing line (depending on your desired final product), and a lighting kit if you’re looking for a fully functional lantern. Jessica recommends using a sharpie to mark on the inflated balloon how much room you need to leave for the lighting cord. She also recommends coating the balloon with vaseline prior to wrapping the yarn coated with glue so it doesn’t stick on the balloon once it’s dry. Candy Jars. The jars in my first pic are coffee jars from Douwe Egberts.
The footed apothecary jar in my second and third pic is from Belle Epoque. I love jars of candy, from the ones in old fashioned sweet shops to footed apothecary jars. Dip-Dyed Scarves. To create traditional Japanese textiles using the shibori technique, a plant was often plucked, fermented, and reduced to make an indigo dye, and then a piece of fabric was folded, compressed, or twisted, bound, and dipped into it.
Consider this project a shortcut: To achieve almost the same effect, you need little more than a length of fabric (nearly any fiber will work), a bottle of blue dye, and a few plastic bins. The result is a lightweight scarf perfect for crisp fall days that can be wrapped, dangled around your shoulders, or even worn as a belt. The look is elegant but also as loose as the process itself. Best Polymer Clay – Premo Sculpey vs Fimo Clay vs Sculpey III.
Polymer Clay FAQ. How is polymer clay hardened?
Firing is the process of heating the clay to make a finished piece. During firing, the temperature causes chemical changes in the clay, making it hard and strong. Polymer Clay FAQ. What brand of polymer clay should I use?
There's no one answer to this question; each clay brand has its own strengths and weaknesses, and different clay artists have different preferences. Some of the available brands are: Sculpey Polyform Products Co. Organizing my craft room. Beginner guide to making your first-ever Amigurumi. Hello everyone!
I am so excited to write blog series about, how to: amigurumi for beginner. PIKACHU PLUSHIE PATTERN. This is a Pikachu doll I made for my daughter.
Even though I've been crocheting for 35 years, this is the first time I've ever tried to write out a pattern for someone other than myself to follow, so if anything is confusing, please let me know I'll do my best to fix it :) About 4 oz. WW yarn in Yellow About 1 oz. WW yarn in Black Small amount of brown WW yarn Either small bits of red felt or red yarn for cheeks two black eyes or black buttons (half inch) fiberfill stuffing Yarn needle F hook.
Amigurumi Kirby with Pattern and Bonus Smash Brothers hats! Kirby Amigurumi Pattern.
Wanna make a monster? * UPDATE to this pattern! See below! * Bunny jars for Easter. Removable Peter Pan Collar // Kollabora Alt Summit Challenge. DIY Peter Pan Collar. We almost lost our marbles when we first spotted these scalloped white Louis Vuitton collars on the runway. And so when Lucky Magazine asked us to create a tutorial for their November issue, DIYing Peter Pan collars was an absolute no-brainer. Crisp, feminine, and perfect for fall, who would have thought Neverland could look so chic?
You’ll need:2 scalloped edged collar pieces cut from white felt or rubber flannel (pattern downloadable here)a single hole punch or leather rotary hole punch1 yard of white ribbona needle and threadhot glue gunbutton Using the pattern template, cut out the two collar pieces. Create small holes between each scallop, using the hole punch. Overlap the two wider end pieces and push a button through the last two aligning holes. Cut the ribbon into two half-yard lengths. Wrap the collar around your neck and tie it into a bow. Your Louis Vuitton inspired peter pan collar is finished!
(top image via FGR, rest of images by HonestlyWTF) DIY Peter Pan Collar Necklace. Ancient Egyptian Collar Necklace Inspirations and Tutorial. Ancient Egyptian Faience Necklace by PittCalebAncient Egyptians used both gemstones and an early form of ceramic called faience for their jewelry making. They placed great significance on color, not just in jewelry but linked it to the very nature of anything - inanimate object, person or god. For instance green symbolized abundant crops and fertility.
So did black, the color of the rich silt left behind after the Nile flooded. White meant purity and silver represented the moon and stars. Blue as the color of the heavens where the gods lived, was the color they used for the gods' hair in their paintings. the deepest blue was obtained from grinding up lapis lazuli. Peter-Pan Collar Necklace. Mosaics.