Make It and Love It: Glass Etching Have you ever done any glass etching? Well, neither had I before today. But wow. Such an easy, yet sweet little touch that you can add to any glass. Check out my new and improved etched Trifle Bowl. The perfect bowl for desserts of all kinds…..and even a great place for fresh fruit on the counter. Glass etching is also a great way to stamp your name on your pyrex dishes, to make sure they come back to you. And how about adding a little extra detail, just because…… (Edited to Add: The font used here is called Smiley Monster and I downloaded the font for free here.) Sweet in every way. Are you wanting to make your own? (This technique permanently etches your glass. First, you’ll need a piece of vinyl with an adhesive back, like the vinyl you buy for vinyl wall decor. Then peel away the shapes, leaving the negative space all in one piece. The Silhouette code for the bird/branch is: bird_on_branch_C00044_23067 01/18/2010 Then peel the vinyl backing away. See how there are air bubbles? Good luck!
Upcycle: T-shirts to Summer vest tutorial I love to spice up dresses and jeans with long summer vest. In my last visit to Target I found a few very cool and super cheap items, I already showed you what I did with this dress. So now I wanted to show what I did with two T-shirts, I also used a little piece of lace for the back, but you don’t need to use it if you don’t like lace. I really liked that the T-shirts were very soft and a thin material, thinner than normal cotton T-shirts. Do you like it? This was a very cool and not so complicated project, I recommend you to measure your back because in my case I ended up liking the back a little bit more tight than the full width of the back shirt, that is why I gather the extra material in the lace, as you can see on the pictures of the back, so before you finalize the back try it on and make sure you are comfortable with the width. I love how it looks with a belt on, it’s almost like a very thin cardigan =] * This tutorial is provided for personal, non-commercial use only.
Recycle Tutorial: Woven Rag Rug Thank you for all the great feedback for liking my Braided Rag Rug. I understand that not everyone has a sewing machine or/and able to sew, so I created this no-sew version for the non-sewer who like to recycle their bed sheets or de-stash their fabrics to make this feet cozy Woven Rag Rug. This tutorial doesn’t require any loom for weaving; just use a sturdy corrugated carton box from your recycle pile. I hope everyone can do their part on greening the Earth again and reduce the rubbish that loaded the landfill. By the way, I gave the braided rag rug to my mum and she loves it so much, she is going to dig more old bed sheets out from her storage, which means I will have another bunch of supply to recycle. {Get full details on next page.} Pages: 1 2 Get all updates via email: Highlights from Our Partners
Dita Von Teese’s Wrap Dress — I Heart Jenny's Art Jun. 2011 15 Hey, thanks for checking out my Wrap Dress tutorial! It’s by far my most visited post. I hope it helps you and you enjoy your awesome dress. I still do three years later. While you are here, I would be very grateful if you checked out my debut novel Order of Earth, available on Amazon: Well, technically it isn’t her’s as in she didn’t design it. ****If you need help making these shapes, I recommend using a T-shirt you like and adjusting the measurements to match the drawings below******* 1. 2. ******Update****** For “Waist” in each drawing, measure your natural waist around and divide by 2. Your shoulder seam is measured from the base of your neck to directly over your arm pit. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Repeat for outer layer 8. 9. 10. Now all you need to do is make a sash and you’re done! My attempt at styling like Dita 36K+
The Crafting Chicks — Friends Sharing Crafty Ideas Shopping Cart Cover Tutorial I love shopping cart covers! They not only protect your little one from germs but they can be stylish buggy accessories! Okay maybe not... but that germ protection is reason enough to love them right? A friend of mine approached me and asked if I could make one for her son. While I was in the process of trying to figure out whether I wanted to wing it myself or wimp out and buy a pattern someone suggested turning it into a tutorial. Here ya go! Supplies: Sewing Machine Needle and thread to match fabric two pieces of 42"x42" fabric (one piece for the top and one for the bottom) Batting (optional if you want some cushion to the cover) Bias tape ( 52 ") or bias tape maker 1.75 yds of 3/4 inch elastic Ruler Lay your fabric on the floor or other large cutting area and cut your fabric to 42" X 42" (if adding batting cut out a piece the same size as your fabric. ) Measuring from your center leave an inch on either side for the middle of the crotch area than make a 6 inch by 6 inch square cut out.
Design*Sponge » Blog Archive » diy project: brenna’s paper capiz shell chandelier i love wax paper for packing lunches; i wrap sandwiches in a piece of wax paper and tie it like a present with a little cotton string. it’s so much better looking than a plastic bag. wax paper comes in handy for more things than i realized, like rolling it up to use for a funnel, or how about rubbing a piece of wax paper on the top of your shower curtain rod to cut down on that terrible screeching in the morning…problem solved. but who knew that if you iron layers of wax paper together it looks remarkably similar to a capiz shell? this discovery brought me to today’s project: the faux capiz chandelier. hung over your dining table, or outside at an outdoor dinner party, it is an easy solution to a dramatic light fixture and will look phenomenal in either setting. i hope you enjoy making your own as much i did! -brenna CLICK HERE for the full how-to after the jump! Materials: Instructions: 1. spray paint your planter basket. let dry. 8. once you cover the hanging basket you are done!
Bustier Line T-shirt Tutorial. Part 1: Pattern and pieces prep Some of you lovelies commented on yesterday's post that you liked my Bustier Line T-shirt that I made a couple of years ago, so I thought I'd make a little tutorial to show how you could make your own, should you feel so inclined. I made the T-shirt pictured above during my lunch break today and took photos of the steps, but even though it's a quick project to make, I think the explanation may prove too lengthy for one post. So today I'll deal with how you can develop your own pattern and prep the pattern pieces, then I'll create a separate post covering the construction process later in the week. Ok, so I made the top above from two old mens T-shirt so these instructions refer to this specifically, but of course you could simply use stretchy fabric and alter your construction as such. Step 1: You need a fitted or semi-sitted T-shirt pattern to begin. I traced a new scoop neckline and then plotted the shape I wanted for my new bustier line. Step 2: Step 3: The fun design part! Step 4:
Tutorial: Dash mount for GPS « Quilt in Progress I’m the kind of person who would rather make something (if possible) than buy it. Once I saw a dashboard mount for a GPS in the store, I knew I could figure out how to make something that would work. I started twice, and there may still be some revising to do for looks, but I’m pleased with the results. Materials: scrap vinyl (I used a banner)rubber non-skid fabricplastic disc from the GPScotton fabric, approximately 4″ by 12″weight (sand, rice, beans, seed, etc) Start with a circle on the scrap vinyl, approximately 5-6 inches in diameter. Fold the white cotton fabric in half and press. Fold the other edge of the cotton fabric and pin to the outside of the circle drawn earlier. The end of the fabric will overlap the start. Using a funnel, pour your choice of weighty material inside the tube. Remove the paper from the adhesive on the disc and stick it down to the vinyl in the center. Like this: Like Loading...
grey 3D flowers Last year I was at Dillard's and saw a Yansi Fugel top that had a great detail at the neck line. The top was a heavy weight cotton/wool blend, and didn't quite like the 'corset' like shape. (and to be 100% honest, I din't like the price tag either!!) ...But you know me, I'm all over a t-shirt redo. Snapped a picture, got home, and (of course) made a knockoff my own version. --> To make this shirt, you need: * a plain t-shirt * some matching jersey fabric/ leftovers from other projects (or not-so-matching could work nicely as well) * a piece of some iron-on interfacing fabric * thick upholstery thread * a bit of patience... about 2 hours of your time --> How-to : *** to create the 3D effect, you'll need to sew only the edges of the parts onto your t-shirt pinching the middle of the petals / leaves / or rounds*** xox, d. will link to these parties *<:)
Thrift Store Lamp Mercury 'Mirrored' Glass Makeover with Covered Shade I have been looking for a lamp to sit on our breakfast bar since I made my living room to-do list a few weeks ago. Honestly, it has been awhile since I have had to purchase a lamp and totally forgot just how hefty some of the price tags can actually be. This {Haley} table lamp from Crate & Barrel has had my eye for quite some time, though when I actually looked at the price – the $249 tag was not going to be happening anytime soon. The description states “coated mercury glass” but it appears to look more like a ‘mirrored finish’; which I thought would be easy to re-create. My criteria list was pretty short {considering I am pretty impatient when it comes to looking for something specific from a thrift store}; I needed something in the right height range for the counter and since I had the ‘mercury glass’ makeover in mind – It had to have a good sized ‘glass’ base. With the base painted and ready to go it was time to work on the shade. .