D.I.Y. Crocheting. DIY Macrame Bracelet. Growing up by the beach in Southern California, the ability to knot a macrame bracelet was practically a right of passage.
Although those days are long behind us, we’ve never forgotten the ever-so-simple square knot technique. This time, however, we’re replacing hemp and wooden beads for more updated elements like colorful nylon cord and glossy metal charms. Happy knotting! You’ll need: Start by cutting the knotting cord into two 30 inch, two 20 inch and one 10 inch lengths. Center the 30 inch cord under the two middle strands. Pull tightly and slide the knot up to the top. Finish the 2nd half of the square knot by folding the left cord over the middle strands and under the right cord.
Pull tightly and repeat the steps – left, right, left, right . . . To finish the knots, thread one of the cords onto a needle and sew up the center of 3-4 knots along the backside. Repeat the same step on the other cord. After sewing up both knotting cords, trim away any excess. Utility Cord Bangle. ANNOUNCEMENT: A select number of these bracelets are available for sale here.
I know, I know. ENOUGH ALREADY WITH THE UTILITY CORD AND BRACELETS! I couldn’t resist! I had extra utility cord lying around from last week’s project, and was highly inspired by these Orly Genger bangles. Thus, today’s latest DIY accessory. DIY Braided Bead Bracelet. It’s been awhile since our last bracelet DIY.
I don’t know about you, but our wrists have been begging for another colorful addition for months now. So after playing with some materials that were already on hand, we’ve created a tutorial for a braided bead bracelet, which is a not so distant cousin of the hex nut and wrap bracelet. Because honestly, you can never have too many . . . You’ll need: Cut the waxed linen cord into a 26″ and 19″ piece. Lace & Pearl Bracelet. I have another fun Target knockoff to share with you.
Last time I was there I stumbled upon a great little bracelet. Here is my handy camera picture. :) I love the lace and pearls combined with the leather. So I set out to recreate it. Here’s my version . . . DIY Braided Hex Nut Bracelet. We’re nuts for nuts.
Is there a more versatile and inexpensive DIY component than a hex nut from the hardware store? You can imagine our excitement when we first discovered Philip Crangi’s Giles & Brother Hex Collection. Honestly, nuts braided into jewelry is WTF genius! Leather Lanyard Bracelet DIY. If you went to Summer Camp as a kid, you’ll totally remember making lanyard keychains with that brightly colored plastic lace {I had tons of them!}
…so I thought, why not do it with leather lace? And I did. And I love them! I feel melty. EDIT 11/5/2012: We are no longer selling custom crayon pieces in our Etsy shop.
We are now focusing on a new jewelry project, so please check that out and we hope you enjoy the tutorial below! Edit: We are now selling custom crayon pieces in our Etsy shop! If you have questions about commissioning your own artwork, please see the shop or email us at lightandspoon@gmail.com. Here’s our contribution to the melted crayon craze on Pinterest. My original inspiration was this one, though original source is apparently unknown, because I found it on Pinterest. How to Use Doilies as Wall Art {wall decor. Mason Jar Wall Planter {mason jar. How to Tint Mason Jars {mason jars. How to Make a Fabric Sling Bookshelf {how to shelving.
DIY! 7 new stylish ways to de-clutter your beauty closet. How to Make a Coffee Filter Pendant {ikea hack. Pick a Pocket Cozies. Both pretty and practical, pocket cozies have the perfect space to tuck in some extra sweetener or an extra teabag for later!
Quick and easy – these clever little cozies make a perfect gift you can stitch up in an evening with less than 50 yards. Wrap them around a reusable cup and tuck in a giftcard to your favorite coffee house for a gift they’ll use again and again… Gauge: approximately 6 stitches per inch Needles: size 3.25 to 3.5 mm, (US 4 – 5), needles Yarn: sport weight Pictured cozies are knit with Brown Sheep Lanaloft Sport Plain Pocket Cozy: CO 52 stitches and join to knit in round, being careful not to twist stitches. To make opening for pocket: K2, then K next 14 stitches on a length of waste yarn in a different color than project. K 11 rows (P2, K2) around x 5 rows Bind off in pattern To make pocket: Turn cozy inside out. To finish outside of pocket opening: Turn cozy right side out. Knit ribbing: Row 1: P1, (K2, P2)x3, K2, P1, turn. Not a Knitter? Not a Problem! Knit a Cable-Knit Scarf.
Impress your friends and family by spinning out this classic, sexless scarf.
This instructable will teach you how to do so. I've put it in video format so that you can watch each step of the process, and follow along with your own set of needles at home. These instructions are designed to be useful to a range of knitting ability levels. Somebody who has never picked up a set of needles should be able to follow these steps sequentially to learn every element necessary to complete the scarf.
A more moderately experienced knitter may already know the knit and purl stitches, but wants to learn the cable stitch, for example. Party Favor: Bath Tea. When I had the pleasure of planning my best friend’s bridal shower last year, I was searching for the perfect favor for our guests to go home with.
The theme was a bridal tea, full of tasty sandwiches, mini desserts, tea cups and saucers. I thought about various options for the favor, but many seemed a waste, something that would probably get a smile and then unfortunately be thrown away or placed on a shelf never to be thought of again. After searching for ideas, I came across various companies who sell Bath Tea, lovely little bags of herbs, salt and oatmeal with the purpose to relax or invigorate, depending on the blend. I was sold! There was only one problem — 40 ladies were invited to the shower and at $3-$5 a pop, I just could not stomach spending so much. The girls at Quite Like It are amazing, they are so kind, they provided us with a link to the downloadable file for the tags.
Craft Projects. Free Scarf Knitting Patterns". Braiding adds another dimension to an otherwise very simple pattern. Choose a soft yarn -- it will follow the curves of the braid better than a stiffer one. Size. Little Tin Bird » Basic Granny Square Pattern.
As promised, here is my pattern for the Basic Granny Square. I didn’t invent this pattern in the slightest, (obviously) but I’m going to show you step by step how to make the basic granny square. Guest Blog: Learn how to make your own perfume by Meredith Tucker of Sweet Anthem. A super sweet tutorial for you today from Meredith Tucker of Sweet Anthem. You can bet I will be giving this a try when I return from vacation – Jen! By guest contributor Meredith Tucker. Learning to Crochet. Kool-Aid Dyed Playsilks – Tried and True. A couple months ago I came upon a tutorial on The Artful Parent for Kool-Aid Dyed Playsilks.
I hadn’t really heard about playsilks before that but upon further investigation found out that they’re awesome. They can be pretty much anything your child wants them to be: capes, dresses, blankets, scenery, tents and the list goes on and on. So, seven of us got together with our seven toddlers (all under 2 years) and dyed 42 playsilks in total. We started around 11 am and didn’t finish until about 5 pm. Learn How to Knit. Crazy Cat Hat. Author Brenda K. B. Anderson Introduction.
Paisley Tee for Me. Microwavable Mitten Warmers. FASTEST RECYCLED T-SHIRT TOTE BAG. Cargo Scarf: Free your hands, and your mind will follow! Make Photo Necklaces, Earrings, Magnets and More Using Shrinkable Plastic. Seems like everything keeps getting smaller these days: computers, dogs, headphones… Gift bows! (yet another way to recycle magazines) tutorial added and more pics. (Another edit... four years later!) Screen Printing your own T shirts with Freezer Paper. You've probably seen this sprinkled around the web on various blogs and how-to sites. But, Meg and I thought we'd try our hand at it. What's so nice about this project is, you can make just about any image you want (depending on what you want to tackle), its cheap and even kids can get involved.
Boden Boulevard Necklace Knockoff. Ten minute no-sew recycled t-shirt bag! Finish things off. Back to School: The Perfect Slouchy Book Bag. What should you use to carry your school stuff this year? Well, if you're all about form and structure, the venerable back pack is your friend. But if you want something comfortably soft and slouchy, then go with the book bag: the wild child of school totes. Ours uses no stabilizer, only a lining. She's Crafty: DIY Multi-Chain & Ribbon Necklace. DIY: Furniture Makeovers.
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