Goofproof DIY: Microwave Potato Chips. They’re crunchy, salty and bite-sized, in other words, the perfect snack. Sure you could buy them pre-made from the grocery store, but this recipe is so simple that you can have fresh cut potato chips in under 10 minutes–the same time it would take you to find a parking spot at most grocery stores.
Ingredients 3 medium Yukon gold or russet potatoes, scrubbed and dried $2 tablespoons olive oil $1 teaspoon salt $ Preparation Cut potatoes crosswise into even 1/8-inch-thick slices; discard ends. Cut only as many slices as will fit in 1 layer in microwave; reserve remaining potatoes. Place slices in a large bowl and toss with oil and salt.Line bottom of microwave with parchment paper. For an extra tasty spin on things, combine 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan with 1/4 tsp paprika and sprinkle on before cooking. Enjoy! Uses for lemon. We Tried It: DIY Beauty Mask. DIY Gift Bag Tutorial | Ellinée | handcraft your life. You may remember Emily’s post a few weeks ago about her gift wrapping workshop she offered to her community.
Today she taught me one of the class favorites. . . how to make this quick and easy gift bag from a sheet of scrap book paper. I photographed her steps, making a full tutorial so that you can join us in the gift bag fun! The paper we used were the standard 12×12 scrapbook sheets, but you can use any size of paper, depending on how large or small you would like your bag. Once your bag is made, you can embellish it with all kinds of ribbon, twine, paper flowers and gift tags. This bag is a perfect size to fit a set of personalized note cards and envelopes from our Elli shop. Lia Lia is a daily crafter, maker, designer and DIYer. Sew Delicious: Fabric Storage Basket. I'm all set up with my new sewing desk, so I'm organised and everything is in it's place. Such a great feeling! The dining room table has been reclaimed as a place to eat, and I'm getting on with some new projects. The first official project at the new table was a collaboration - my husband crocheted a new baby blanket and I finally (after him nagging me for weeks!)
Sewed on the satin binding. The second official project at the new sewing desk was this fabric storage basket. So pretty! Now that I have my new desk which also has shelves, I need a few more little baskets to pop odds and ends in, so I will definitely make a few more of these. I also had a huge destash and clean out of my sewing cupboard and dropped it off at the local thrift shop on Monday, so some lucky people are going to hit the crafty jackpot! Now I need to find a few more storage solutions for a few other items - mainly my self cover buttons, my ribbons, my patterns and my button collection. 10 Minute Marker Caddy. I was using permanent markers to work on a project over the weekend (more on that later).
Over the course of the afternoon I got so fed up with hunting for markers in various drawers and old coffee cups (you know the ones), that I halted the project for ten minutes to create a marker caddy. I know, sounds nerdy. Marker Caddy. But it’s actually pretty handy. To make it, I just took an empty shoe box and some toilet paper tubes cut to the same height as the box, then stuck them into the box together standing up. Well gosh, don’t I feel handy. Felt flower. I cleaned the heck out of my craft room last night, thank goodness. It looks so much better now, but I did manage to distract myself with a quick project. Then I got back to cleaning! Phew. As I was putting stuff away, I found a pretty sheet of navy felt that I wanted to use to make a felt flower. So I took a break from tidying, grabbed my glue gun, some scissors and a coaster, and set out to craft. I started my quick flower project with a small, round, cardboard coaster and many, many, many flower petals cut out of the felt.
To make the flower, I put hot glue onto the edge of the coaster, then placed a felt petal on top of the glue. I did this until I got around the entire edge of the coaster. With the edge covered in petals, I started filling in the middle with petals. I put a glob of glue in the middle of the flower, then placed an awesome, old button in the middle.
Like this: Like Loading... DIY Day of the Dead: Part 1 – The Face « By Hand London. We've found ourselves at a bit of a loss these last couple of days... Everything has gone to print (aaarrrgggg!) , designs for the next collection of sewing patterns have been finalised, and so our crazy whirlwind of work has come to a brief lull. Fortunately, Halloween is just around the corner, providing a welcome distraction and keeping our fingers busy whilst waiting out the calm before the storm. During these grey days of autumnal London, we have been dreaming of the tropics, our minds wandering to the ever inspiring imagery of Latin America, specifically Mexico's Dia de los Muertos celebration. So with margarita in hand we bring you our three part Halloween DIY series, kicking off with the face paint synonymous with the Day of the Dead...
You will need... Red, black and white face paint (we also used blue and gold for added detail)Make up brushes (we found a lipliner and a foundation brush the most useful)Water (for rinsing the brushes) Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Ta-Da! Velvet bow tie. Ihr Lieben, vor ein paar Tagen hat bei uns ein neuer Scotch&Soda Laden seine Pforten geöffnet und heute war ich zum ersten Mal zu Besuch. Besonders gefallen hat mir ein Hemd mit samtener Fliege als abnehmbarer Anstecker.
Da das ganze leider seinen stolzen Preis hat, habe ich mir nun den Fliegenclip nachgebastelt und an eins meiner Hemden angebracht. Dank der Haarclip-Vorrichtung kann die Fliege an jedes beliebige Kleidungsstück an gebracht und wieder abgenommen werden. Das braucht ihr und So geht's Samtband (3,5 cm Breite), Haarclip (am besten eine "Krokodilspange"), Heißkleber, Schere und LinealTrennt euch ein ca. 21 cm langes Stück Band ab.
Voilà fertig ist euere eigene Samtschleife! Viel Spaß damit und liebe Grüße. DIY Day of the Dead: Part 2 – The Accessory « By Hand London. To complete our Dia de los Muertos inspired Halloween costume (see the sugar skull face paint tutorial here), we've adapted the traditional veiled flower garland headband associated with the Mexican celebration of the Day of the Dead. We wanted to create something still in keeping with the floral/lace theme, but a little more... subtle, perhaps? A hair piece that wouldn't have to remain confined to the dressing up box. You will need: 2 bare barettesplastic flowersnylon threada handsewing needlescrap of lace Step 1 Thread your needle with the nylon thread and secure in a knot to one end of the barette. Step 2 Start threading your needle through the base of the plastic flowers and continuing around the barette to secure them into place.
Step 3 Take one corner of the lace and thread it through the arched bit in the barette and tie with a little knot. And that's all there is to it. But what should I wear??? DIY Day of the Dead: Part 1 - The Face. Craftgawker | look to inspire. Day of the Dead Makeup. Today my friend Paula, one of the Drop Dead Gorgeous artists, is guest posting and showing us some of her designs and techniques for Day of the Dead Makeup, also known as Sugar Skull or Dia de los Muertos Makeup. Face Painting for Dia de los Muertos is not only to remember the dead, but to overcome the fear of death and to celebrate life! Supplies for Day of the Dead Makeup: Water Base Face PaintSpray bottle with waterMoist towel2 Sponges4 Round Brushes.Dry black powder make up or eyeshadow1 Wooden dotterGlitter pufferEyelashesMascara.Rave Hairspray Recommended brands for face paint Snazaroo, Wolf and Ben Nye.
Step 1 Start with a clean Face. Cut a round sponge in half. Start on the center of the forehead and move down towards your chin. Use flat side to apply a white base. TIP: Squeeze sponge to get into small areas. Make sure the area you are working on is fully loaded with color before you move one to the next section of the face. step 2 Cut another sponge in half. Step 3 step 4 step 5 step 6. Buttons! - Morning Creativity. I bought these colorful wood buttons a few months ago, but then the store ran out and I thought it would be difficult to find the same buttons again.
Well, that was until I searched E-bay. There they was, the exact same buttons, cheap and with more colors. I’m planning more DIY’s with buttons, in the meantime, check out these ones made earlier this fall: DIY Button Magnets DIY Button Bracelets DIY Button Rings DIY Button Earrings. Dream {a Little} BIGGER - Love! - Doggie DIY Roundup. I've been very vocal about my love for kitties.
There are four living in my home, Liddy, Marla, Gracie and Max and I have been caring for a feral fella that has started stopping by my home. I've named him Oleg and I'm trying to find him a good home. He is adorable! I don't guess that I've been so talkative about my love of pooches. I guess that is because I only have one! Her teeth are getting older and she's having a hard time with some of her old toys so I made her a braided chew/tug toy out of some bargain bin fleece.
After I made it I started perusing the internet for pup tutorials and I was pleased to have found a ton that I'd now like to share with you. Loki sacks out on his bed made by Erin of Dog Under My Desk. When I look for beds for my creatures I always try to put myself in their position. Felled wood is reused for a killer dog feeding station by Ugly Muffin Library. You may have seen the dog feeding station I made for Aggie a while back.
Can't sew? Now I have to be honest.