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How to make glitter shoes!

http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/my_weblog/2012/01/how-to-make-glitter-shoes-.html Last week I posted a pic on Instagram of some shoes I was glittering for my friend, Stacy . She wanted a pair of glitter booties like this pair but since they were no longer for sale I decided to make her a pair. I recieved tons of questions about the process and supplies. I thought I'd post a quick how-to for those of you wanting to DIY your very own pair of glittery shoes. There are many ways to get this look but here's what I did... You'll need: A pair of shoes that you want to glitter.

DIY Friendship Bracelet

For several months now, we’ve been receiving emails requesting a friendship bracelet DIY. Well, friends, ask and you shall receive! Today, we’ll give you a step by step tutorial on the classic chevron pattern. If you used to whip up friendship bracelets like a champ in grade school and have since forgotten how, consider this a refresher course. And if you can make these with your eyes closed and arms tied . . . umm, can we still be friends? You’ll need: embroidery thread a safety pin or tape a pair of scissors http://honestlywtf.com/diy/diy-friendship-bracelet/
http://sarahnielsen.com/2011/09/tutorial-stab-binding/

tutorial: stab binding « Sarah Nielsen

Three cheers for Tuesday! Today’s tutorial is a traditional bookbinding stitch that is used for sewing together single sheets of paper (as opposed to signatures). So before I get started, let me assure you that this is a very handy stitch to know. Think of all the school projects you can now start sewing together instead of stapling! Way better.
http://www.todaysnest.typepad.com/todays-nest/2011/06/sweet-salvation-upcycled-denim-placemat.html Every year we have one yard sale. Our annual spring cleaning for this year yielded more stuff than ever before. It seems impossible, but there is never a shortage of stuff we have outgrown or that has outlived its usefulness in our home. I guess part of that is the result of growing chilldren.

Sweet Salvation: Upcycled Denim Placemat - Today's Nest

http://stephchows.blogspot.com/2011/05/dresses-that-make-you-look-pregnant.html

:: steph chows ::: Dresses that make you look pregnant

I fully admit it, some days I'm a walking fashion don't... lets take for example dresses that make you look pregnant. I've got at least three dresses like this kicking around in my closet. WOW am I looking pale... yikes! The rain needs to stop so the sun can come out! The dress had great intentions, for starters I loved the pattern, and the cute little button closure at the top...

DIY Mock Moccasins...In Felt!

http://welcometoprojectville.blogspot.com/2011/11/diy-mock-moccasinsin-felt.html Jealous? Don't be! These mock moccasins are not difficult to whip up yourself.
A while ago I had this idea. As a kid I was really intrigued by nativity sets. Because of that I often made my own set. I thought it would be fun to craft my own set. http://marloesdevee.blogspot.com/2010/12/make-your-own-christmas-crib.html

Maak je eigen Kerststal/Make your own nativity set!

As I promised yesterday here is the tutorial for my reindeer pillow. It’s a clean, modern looking pillow that comes together quickly and easily. Nothing more than a steady hand for cutting and some basic sewing skills are needed. Reindeer Appliquéd Pillow This pattern makes a 16 x 16″ pillow. Of course you can make it any size you want, you’ll just need a little more or less fabric. Supplies:

Reindeer Appliquéd Pillow

http://www.justcraftyenough.com/2011/11/project-reindeer-appliqued-pillow/
As you may know, I have a weakness for tech accessories — especially ones that you can DIY — so it should come as no surprise that when Aimee of SwellMayde offered to share this tutorial, I immediately said yes. Aimee was even kind of enough to make a leather case in the signature D*S color — bright coral! This DIY is super easy; the combination of basic materials and a printable template means even a novice crafter can produce this chic, simple phone case for themselves or as a gift in no time. http://www.designsponge.com/2011/09/diy-project-leather-envelope-phone-case.html

leather envelope phone case

http://pm-betweenthelines.blogspot.com/2011/09/diy-infinity-scarf-tutorial.html School has just started - about what? three weeks ago - and we all went through our first colds and/ or first sore throats. The weather has been up and down, lately - more up than down, to be honest - but the mornings are definitely cooler. Not cool enough for digging up our woolen scarves - but a light scarf might be welcome, I thought. And since I still have a couple of K.'

DIY infinity scarf :: a tutorial

TUBULAR BRACELET {make it monday} « greeneyed.com

My line-up of DIY projects was put on hold last week when a friend’s grandfather passed away. She asked if I could make her and her family a series of red, tubular embroidery thread bracelets to wear during the mourning period. And so back into the friendship-making mindset I went! Given that this woman not only threw me a whale of a baby shower, sewed the cover for the girls’ loveseat, knit Sunny the most adorable sock monkey stuffed animal, and hemmed fabric for a project I will unveil in the coming weeks, I dove right in. Since I spend up to four hours a day breastfeeding Courtland, I was fortunate to have a pattern in mind that was easy to do with baby strapped to boob.
Well, I don't have much going on today. My husband is annoying me with his indecision about whether he wants to eat at home or not. I think I just want to hit the restaurant because it's easier. He can stay home by himself and ponder about what he wants while I do my own thing -_- Here are this week's featured projects! Right now, I'm thinking that if I make any of the recipes below, I'm not sharing it with anyone, and definitely not with my husband.

Sunday Linky Party #26 + Goodies

If you've got paint chips sitting around begging to be made into something, try folding them into boxes for paperclips, thumbtacks, party favor candies, or tiny gifts. I made these from Behr swatches, available at Home Depot. You'll need paint swatches, double-stick tape, an X-acto knife, ruler, and cutting mat. For the box bottom, cut a 1/2" strip off each of the two rounded ends of the swatch.

How to make boxes from paint swatches

DIY+Pregnant Brain

Without getting into too many details-the baby is going to be a little longer than we thought. We were afraid that she was going to be early, and now that she isn't, I sort of feel like I'm living life in limbo. I don't know if it's just me, or women in general, who find the strangest tasks to pass time until a baby arrives.