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DIY Macrame Bracelet. Growing up by the beach in Southern California, the ability to knot a macrame bracelet was practically a right of passage.

DIY Macrame Bracelet

Although those days are long behind us, we’ve never forgotten the ever-so-simple square knot technique. Best DIY Projects: These nail polish flowers are absolutely amazing! 17 Apart: How To: DIY Stump Table. You guys, we made a table from a slice of tree stump, no joke!

17 Apart: How To: DIY Stump Table

Pearls & Vintage Rhinestones OHMY. BEFORE & AFTER: PRINTED CUT OUT DRESS. 17th January 2012 It seems we’re all looking forward to the coming summer months, so I thought I would share with you another of my ‘cheat’ dress projects – a summer cut out dress.

BEFORE & AFTER: PRINTED CUT OUT DRESS

It’s not exactly a traditional sewing project because I’m not sure a wrapped bodice counts, but it’s simple and effective and I thought you might find it useful. For me this dress brings to mind Carven, Mara Hoffman and all manner of other fun S/S12 collections. Apologies to all of those of you for whom it is the middle of winter, indeed it is for me too in Hong Kong, but I did this project while I was in Australia on holidays! Something to bookmark for summer perhaps? Rubber Stamp Carving Tutorial.

After posting some pictures of the stamps I carved today I got a LOT of messages asking how I did it.

Rubber Stamp Carving Tutorial

Before trying it out I did a google search for "how to carve rubber stamps" and really didn't get any really good tutorials... I might have just missed the good ones perhaps. So, I decided to take a few pictures of a panda stamp I started to carve to show the process I did, I'm sure there are many other ways too, I just found this easy for me. Supplies. Lessons. Drawspace Pro Lessons are designed for artists of all levels and educators, and are logically organized into resources and activities.

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Eventually, all lessons and E-books authored by Brenda Hoddinott will be available here: four to eight brand new lessons and newly-revised older lessons are being added every month! Upgrade Now: Download all 310 lessons and 4 e-books! Try for Free: Download lessons marked as "Free"! 1.1.R1 Glossary Of Art Terms Definitions of art-related terms used in the resources and activities of Drawspace Curriculum (updated February 2013) $3.99or Upgradeto access all files 1.1.R2 Travelling Back in Time with Graphite. 10 Laws of Productivity.

You might think that creatives as diverse as Internet entrepreneur Jack Dorsey, industrial design firm Studio 7.5, and bestselling Japanese novelist Haruki Murakami would have little in common.

10 Laws of Productivity

In fact, the tenets that guide how they – and exceptionally productive creatives across the board – make ideas happen are incredibly similar. Here are 10 laws of productivity we’ve consistently observed among serial idea executors: 1. Break the seal of hesitation. Glossary of Poetic Terms : Learning Lab. DIY Friendship Bracelet. For several months now, we’ve been receiving emails requesting a friendship bracelet DIY.

DIY Friendship Bracelet

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? DIY Woven Charm Bracelet. You might remember our woven chain bracelet tutorial, one of our favorite DIYs to date.

DIY Woven Charm Bracelet

DIY Gold Tube Bracelets. I have very vivid memories of walking into a bead store for the first time, almost 15 years ago, and being overwhelmed by the million and ten ideas that filled my mind.

DIY Gold Tube Bracelets

I was immediately hooked on the concept of transforming simple and unexpected elements into something beautiful and wearable. That moment was the catalyst for my eventual path into jewelry design and craft – my higher calling, if you will. Today’s tutorial takes me back to my first foray into jewelry making, where I’ll show you how to make two delightful bracelets using the same basic component.

DIY Braided Hex Nut Bracelet. We’re nuts for nuts.

DIY Braided Hex Nut Bracelet

Is there a more versatile and inexpensive DIY component than a hex nut from the hardware store? Hexed. I first saw this braided hex nut bracelet on my tumblr feed. It’s a DIY from Honestly…WTF’s blog. The original bracelet is from Giles & Brother. The men’s version is here, the women’s version, here. Journal ideas. 101 Projects for Artists and Illustrators. February 21st, 2007 Don’t know what to do with your extra time? There are plenty of odd jobs and tasks that an illustrator can do in between assignments.

If you’re looking for some inspiration, here’s a long list of projects, ideas, and necessary chores to help make your free time more productive. List with All Tumblr 30 day Challenges. This is a directory that aims to contains endless 30 day challenges, whether they are a specific Tumblr Challenged or not. Book Challenges, Film Challenges, Music, Anime, Cartoons, Personal, Fitness, all topics will have their own 30 day challenge. If you have a Challenge you created yourself and want it to get featured here (we’ll give you the credits) just leave a comment below. 30 Day Music Challenges 30 Day Cartoon/Anime Challenges 30 Day Misc. PoeWar - Writer's Resouce Center. Writing exercises are a great way to increase your writing skills and generate new ideas. They give you perspective and help you break free from old patterns and crutches. To grow as a writer, you need to sometimes write without the expectation of publication or worry about who will read your work.

Don’t fear imperfection. That is what practice is for. Sketchbookideas. Diy Crafts: How To Make An Aromatherapy Scented Candle. How to make Confetti Soap. Happy CONFETTI DAY. Wait. Soap Making Recipes and Tutorials. Solid perfume pocket watch locket. Try as I might, I cannot seem to grasp even the most basic of feminine beauty rituals. I’m constantly struggling to master rudimentary hair and makeup techniques, and my one-time foray into the “subtle” art of perfume left everyone in the room with burning nostrils. This DIY solid perfume locket from artisanal perfumer Mandy Aftel is something I can definitely stand behind, though. Mandy only uses pure and natural ingredients to create her perfumes, and this solid scent can be easily applied with no risk of over-dousing.

Pioneer Woman Homeschooling. Photos and Post By Emelie Sanders. When Momma takes us to the bookstore we each get a book; sometimes two–it depends on her mood, really. Usually, I take the longest time. I quickly scan the fiction area, then turn to the small nook of craft books. This recent visit I found How to Make Books: Fold, Cut & Stitch Your Way to a One-of-a-Kind Book by Esther K. Smith. Simple Ideas That Are Borderline Crafty! (20 Pics) DIY Clothing Tutorials. Inspiring images and videos recently added to we heart it / visual bookmark. Society6. Megan_toy on imgfave. Popular Photos. Pinterest.

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