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Hand Stitching

Hand Stitching
One of my favorite crafts is hand stitching-- it's fun, addictive, expressive and relaxing :) Over the next few weeks, I'm going to share easy ways to make your own patterns for hand stitching along with some tips and ideas :) These are some samples of my past projects-- I like to draw patterns freehand and use my handwriting. However, sometimes I adapt clipart type images to make a more complicated pattern, like the sewing machine or I just stitch the outline of an image I love, like the Goonies "Hey You Guys" silhouette :) I use a Back Stitch for all my hand stitching because it's very versatile and I like the look but you can use any combination of stitches for your projects... there's lots of fun ones! Today, we're going to start with handwriting & transferring your pattern :) You will Need: - Card-stock or Thick Paper (I cut a piece of 6x8" card-stock & folded it in half to create a greeting card) - Needle & Scissors - Embroidery Thread - Scrap Paper & Pen - Thumbtack or Piercing Tool

Katniss Braid DIY So I totally nerded out and saw midnight showing of the Hunger Games with some friends on Thursday. It was awwwsomme! I know some of you guys did too, admit it. I got the idea form this article at Refinery 29. I parted my hair in halfThen I began to French braid, keeping the braid close to the left side of my hair.As I came closer to my neck, I began to grab hair from right side of my head so that the braid would travel right.when I came around to the other side, I picked up pieces and pulled them over so that the bra it would lay flat.I fixed my flyways and sprayed it down.I tied it with a leather cord to look more rugged.Here's some pictures of Katniss's braid from the film, I tried my best.I've had several people comment telling me that I the Katniss braid is a Dutch braid, or inside-out braid, rather than a French braid. Happy Hunger Games!

DIY braided bun Well, I have to admit I've been sick for this days.. I have flue, I think it is because of the constant rains and cold weather... (also because I dislike wearing shoes) But well, as I had lots of hours to draw and do html coding I decided to change the blog's design! I really hope you like it! I'll be replying the emails I've got lately for tomorrow, so please be patient (: Well, Today I want to show you another way of pumping up a simple bun. Have an awesome day!

How To Style a Side Braid Here's a brand new, extra magical hair how-to by Katie of Skunkboy. 1.Start with a dramatic side part. 2. Separate a small section of hair on the side. This will be the beginning of your braid. 3.Taking that section, separate it into two smaller sections. 4. Using a fishtail braid method, begin braiding. 5. Thanks so much, Katie.

happy monday! ... and hair woes This Blog happy monday! ... and hair woes GAH! Just when I make an appointment to chop off my overgrown pregnancy hair, I come across this. Posted by Celia at 10:16 PM Labels: style 13 comments: annelise5/24/11, 2:33 AMThe reverse braid? Load more... Please Note: If you feel the need to write anything hurtful, nasty, unnecessary, or just plain mean, I will not publish it and will have no choice but to feel very sorry for you seeing as you have nothing better to do. Newer PostOlder PostHome Graceful Lace I have a thing with lace and shoes. A really, really big thing. In fact, this is the THIRD pair of shoes that I have made lacy this year. On the one hand, I will always have a pair of lace shoes to perfectly complement any outfit. On the other hand, who really cares? Lace is awesome and on trend this fall and if you don’t have any lacy shoes, yet, you need to listen up! I feel like I have really perfected my lace covering technique. shoeslace fabric, approximately 1/4 yardspray adhesivescissorsMod Podge & small brushutility knife First take and cut a portion of your lace that is generously larger than the actual shoe. Turn your cut lace upside down (pretty side down, less attractive side up) and give a nice layer of spray adhesive. Starting with the toe portion of the shoe, place the lace with a good focal point on your shoe. When you get to the back of the shoe, cut the lace directly down the middle. Take the other side and trim so that the lace is just overlapping the first piece.

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