DIY Shrinky Dinks » Curbly | DIY Design Community « Keywords: shrinky_dink, how-to, DIY, art. My parents are both science teachers: which means they always ruined the secrets to magic tricks, they forced me to identify every tree by leaf and bark type, and we always created our own versions of ‘science-y’ toys. We used to cook our Easy-Bake Oven meals with foil and a light bulb, and created our own slime with cornstarch and food coloring. And, when we wanted our own shrinkable art, did we get the sweet pre-printed HeMan or Strawberry Shortcake sheets?
Nope. We freehanded it on blank sheets of plastic, and copied the designs from coloring books. The process is simple. Ingredients: - Clean #6 Plastic - Permanent Markers - Scissors - Aluminum Foil - Oven and Tongs or Oven Mitt 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Please include more application ideas in the comments below. Interested in other creative craft ideas? Or maybe you want to do another science project? Letter Art « 346 Living. 6 Jun Hi All! Hope your Monday is going well. We all know the zinc letters at Anthropologie, right? Well they’re totally cute but at $18 a pop, that just won’t do. I decided to DIY them by using paper mache letters I got at Joann Fabrics. I sprayed it pretty heavy so I could get that blotchy uneven look. And here they are hung up in the kitchen! Ok next up! We used these two colors, first he sprayed the top coat in the lighter gold and then lightly sprayed some of the darker gold over it. Here they are on top of our mantel, I’m obsessed. I love how using two colors made them look a bit more aged and not so perfect.
This project was so easy and fun, I seriously want to keep going but can’t think of anything else cute to write. I’m definitely going to do this in the babies room. Like this: Like Loading... How to Make Clothing Buttons from Shrink Plastic… This tutorial is an old one of mine that’s too good not to share again. Since posting the first time, I’ve had lots of questions about these buttons which will hopefully be answered in this revised post. Equipment Some handy notes: 1. The buttons. Single hole, hole punch (like this one here). 2. 3. Okay.. lets get started! Tracing tips: You can use either coloured pencils or permanent pens. Words must be writted backwards in order to be readable. Shrinking the buttons: To shrink the buttons, you can use an oven or a heat gun (the kind used for embellishing).
After the buttons have twisted and twirled, and are LYING FLAT, it’s time to take them out. Note: If the skrinking is taking too long, you may need to turn your oven up. Here’s a short little stop-motion to make sure you’ve got the gist of how easy this is! Shrink Paper {here} Circle Punch {here} Hole punch {here} Pens {here} Update: I’ve made a video to show how to shrink the buttons using a craft embellishment heat gun. Kimanh. DIY Hand Stitching, part 1. One of my favorite crafts is hand stitching-- it's fun, addictive, expressive and relaxing :) Over the next few weeks, I'm going to share easy ways to make your own patterns for hand stitching along with some tips and ideas :) These are some samples of my past projects-- I like to draw patterns freehand and use my handwriting.
However, sometimes I adapt clipart type images to make a more complicated pattern, like the sewing machine or I just stitch the outline of an image I love, like the Goonies "Hey You Guys" silhouette :) I use a Back Stitch for all my hand stitching because it's very versatile and I like the look but you can use any combination of stitches for your projects... there's lots of fun ones!
Today, we're going to start with handwriting & transferring your pattern :) You will Need: - Card-stock or Thick Paper (I cut a piece of 6x8" card-stock & folded it in half to create a greeting card) - Needle & Scissors - Embroidery Thread - Scrap Paper & Pen - Thumbtack or Piercing Tool. Mandalas for the Sheer Joy of Color and Design. US Scrap Map Tutorial. Plum-peachy-ruffled-pillow. Dress Form. Scrap-Thread Fabric Technique. Floating Scarf.
So Very Scaly. Make ribbing. Pleated Knit Trim. "Fiskars Unzipped" Frayed Cutout Applique. V and Co: how to: faux pleated pillow. I have a thing for texture. i like it. katie's room has a lot of texture. with ruffles, and gathers, she's got enough pillows in her room (because she steals them after i make them and hoards them on her bed...i just let it go) but the boys?
Not so much. naturally i would choose to make something for my sons' room that is not on the ruffly side, so what's a mom to do? PLEATS! Now in my head i kept thinking wouldn't be cool if i could do a few different shades of solids with pleats? I could get there a few ways...but i came up with this idea of creating faux pleats using one roll up of kona solids. from one roll up you can make 3 of these pillows (which by the way is perfect for my family because i have three boys) you will have 1/2 strip left over of each color (from every pillow), so you wont feel like you are wasting good money, and well you can probably find some project to add those strips to later on. so shall we start?
What you will need: -start off by unrolling your roll. V and Co. how to: gathered heart pillow. Last week was butt freezing cold here. like in the negatives. so i needed something to keep me busy and happy in the house. and well valentines being around the corner...well when you are a crafter and trying to create things for the holiday... it's right around the corner.this little pillow is fast and easy and well, a happy maker in freezing temps.lets get started: materials needed:a strip of pink or red fabric approx size of 6" by 12"two squares of muslin (i used sandcastle fabric i had on hand in my stash) cut to around 10" by 10". okay now lets get started with the sewing: first you are going to put your machine on the running stitch. mine is a #5.sew a 1/4" seam along both of the long sides of your pink fabric.
**while you are sewing your running stitch, hold slightly your thread up above, by the spool of thread. this will create your gather as you go. do the same thing to the other side. here is what your gather should look like. next you are going to take your muslin square all done! أنّ جدية سوبليمينل - For Jane. I was going to a DJ exhibition that was happening tonight BUT it was canceled so instead I made a quick and dirty smocking tutorial for aznenchantress. What is smocking? It's a method of gathering fabric that provides stretch to an area. Dressmakers used it before the invention of elastic for areas such as necklines and cuffs. Why quick and dirty? With English and North American there are many different pattern types available. 1) For the sample you'll need the following tools: A piece of fabric -I'm using muslin but you can use whatever you feel comfortable with as long as it's not too thick.
A ruler - a transparent 2-inch wide ruler is ideal but any ruler will do. Marking tools - In the tutorial I use a variety of marking tools including a Sharpie, fabric pencils and a ball-point pen but you really only need one. Needle and thread - For the sample you might want to use a contrasting color thread but that's up to you. 2) Using your ruler and marker make nine columns of eight dots. Madame X: Tips and Tricks. Circle Skirts You don't need a pattern to make a circle skirt, just a simple compass and your measurements to make a basic circle panel.
Circle panels can make several different types of dance skirts, but they all start out the same way. Variations of circle skirts can be as diverse as 1950's poodle skirts to really full gypsy skirts, and panel skirts. Basic circle: 1 full circle (2 half panels) Gypsy skirt: 2 or more full circles Panel skirt: half circle for front, and full circle for back Flounces and ruffles can be added for extra detail. Because you will need to "hang out the bias" (allow the fabric to stretch), you will want to start making this skirt at least a week prior to the date you plan to wear it. INSTRUCTIONS: BASIC HALF-CIRCLE PANEL, Floor Length The amount of yardage you will need is based on how full of a skirt you are planning, and your height. MEASUREMENT A Measure from your waist to the floor, over your roundest part (rear or hip) in the shoes you plan on wearing. Floral Love Tee. Alternate title: I'm Booking a Cruise With the Money I Saved on This One.
I'm normally not a huge fan of clothes with words on them (unless they're huge and pink and splayed across my behind, of course), but this top is an exception. It just doesn't have that "look, my shirt is speaking for me" vibe that I usually get from graphic-type tees, and it won me over with the cute floral print: Isn't that cool? I really like the mix of rough and sweet. And I know, I know, you're thinking, "Another Delia's knockoff? The original shirt isn't even very expensive--$19.50--but my frugality knows no bounds. Like it? I think you should make one, don't you agree? What you'll need: - a tank or tee (I bought mine off the clearance rack at Walmart for $2, and if you shop at my Walmart, I apologize. . . . - some floral fabric (I used another Walmart clearance top that was on sale for $1) - Heat n Bond, or another fusible web My shirt had some pretty funky sleeves that needed fixing: Weird, right?
The House of Smiths - Home DIY Blog - Interior Decorating Blog - Decorating on a Budget Blog. Okay... so you know how you have an idea, but you're not really quite sure how you're going to execute it... well... THIS was one of those kids of projects. lol. I had this extra material left, from making my shower curtain extension... and wanted to make a pillow, but the form I had was square... and I just had this long piece of pink fabric left... I had seen a pleated pillow in one of my favorite fabric stores a while back, and then also remembered seeing a really cute one on V and Co. Too... She actually sells her patterns! So I was off to try my hand at one :) I cut my long piece of fabric into three sections. like so.
About the size of my pillow form, plus half. Then free handed a ruffle on either side of the large piece of fabric It looked like this after I was done. Kinda billowy and full Then I kinda pleated/folded the fabric to fit onto another square piece of fabric, the size of my pillow I sewed up one side of the pleat onto the pillow sized piece... like so.
There you go! Powered by Google Docs. Tutorials_06. First off, I want to say that I absolutely love providing my tutorials and patterns here for free, and for you all to enjoy! I think blogs are a fantastic way to share information and learn from each other. They are a large part of how I learned how to sew myself. I also absolutely adore receiving photos of projects you’ve made using my tutorials. Sewing is a source of great joy in my life and I love sharing it with you, along with any tricks and tips I’ve picked up along the way. I have been asked about selling items using my tutorials, and I’ve usually said no, but felt a little bad about it. So, with that said, I’ve decided I can further both of our causes by starting to sell a Limited Commercial License on some of my patterns / tutorials.
What this gives you… You will have permission to sell items made with the tutorials / patterns found here on Craftiness is not Optional (handmade by the purchaser of course, no mass production). Patterns/Tutorials available: One Avian Daemon | Handmade Fashion. Recycle Denim: Floor mat from Waistbands and inseams. Embroidery Designs at Urban Threads. PinkNounou - Arts & Crafts :: Urban Crafts, Handmade, Illustration, Fabrics & Felt, Baby Accessories, Soft Toys, Unique Craft Toys, Online Shop. Burlesque Inspired Bodice From 2 Old Garments | Creation | Cut Out. Knotted Weved Top From T Shirt | Creation | Cut Out. Geometric Lace Shirt. Glitchscape. Kaleidoscope.