Jelly Xmas Star Tutorial With Xmas not too far away I thought it would be fun to do a little crochet Xmas decoration tutorial.... You'll need some 8ply yarn (I used heirloom super fine Australian Merino Wool) and a 4mm hook. (note - american crochet terms are used for this pattern) To start, make a foundation chain of 5, join with a slip stitch to the first chain to form a ring. Round 1 - ch3, 2dc, ch3, *3dc, ch3. Repeat from the * 3 more times (5 dc clusters and 5 ch3's total). Round 2 - slip stitch into the next 2 dc and into the first ch3 space. ch3, 2dc, ch3, 3dc, 1hdc in 2nd dc of next dc cluster. *3dc, ch3, 3dc in next ch3 space, 1hdc in 2nd dc of next dc cluster. Join with a slip stitch in 3rd chain of starting ch3. Round 3 - Sip stitch into next 2 dc and into first dc ch3 space. 4dc, ch4, 4dc in next ch3 space, 1sc on either side of next hdc from previous round. These stars are great sewn into a garland or hung by themselves on your tree would look divine.
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snowflakes. With all of this snow outside, we have been making our own inside. I'm sure most of you have made borax crystal strings or snowflakes before - but if you have not, it is a fun project for this time of year. The boys first made strings of crystals, and then moved up to pipe cleaner snowflakes. easy to make:: In a wide mouth canning jar, add 3 Tbsp of borax per 2 cups of boiling water. stir to dissolve. Pull out and let dry. Once dry, carefully hang in a window! Letterfu - Letter-writing without envelopes, cutting or glue Doctor Who TARDIS Talking Cookie Jar The Gunny Sack: {Everything} In A Jar - Handmade Gifts With just a little over 10 weeks until Christmas, it is already time to start thinking about gifts! The more gifts that can be taken care of ahead of time, the easier the holiday season will be. I came up with a really fun idea that can be customized to pretty much any person or occasion called: {Everything} In A Jar Today, I am going to show you the ones I made for teachers! Teachers spend so much time at school so I tried to think of items that could be used at school. {energy} in a jar Peanuts White Chocolate Hot Drink Mix Suisse Mocha Latte Mix White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Energy Bar Milk Chocolate Truffles {pampering} in a jar Cozy Socks Sunshine Daisy Lotion Sunshine Daisy Fragrance Spray Moisture Rich Hand Creme Soothing Massage Bar Soap Eye Treatment Cream Facial Scrub Lip Balm {refreshment} in a jar Facial Cleaning Towelettes Wrinkle Release Spray Disposable Mini Toothbrushes Tide To Go Mini Pen Peppermint Gum Peppermint Altoids Mini Brush and Mirror Combo ***update December 2011*** Beef Jerky Nuts
Valentine's Day printable coloring cards I was planning to write a post telling you about a couple of random things. All those random things are what is happening in my life right now… a BUNCH of different things. In that way maybe you could take a peek on my brain and see how this head is “working”. Well, I start writing the post, and was SOOO random, almost embarrassing.I decided to skip the crazy writing and just share with you something more fun. Let’s print these cards and paint Valentines cards with your kids (or by yourself)! Click here to download the PDF file with both designs A lot more fun than reading my random thoughts ;)Happy Thursday!
DIY Guitar Pick Punch Valentine Fun with Guest Blogger Mae Chevrette : DIY Non-Corny Valentine's Day Coupon Book! I love Valentine's Day because it's such a fun day to give someone a little extra reminder that you're thinking of them, and a great excuse to make something crafty. Here's how to make a cute and fun coupon book for your crush or significant other-- substituting those corny "Good For 1 Kiss" coupons for a shared inside joke, a future date, or something they'll really appreciate, like a favorite homemade meal. They'll laugh as they read your inside jokes and appreciate that you put so much thought into making it personal. You will need: - Significant other - Inside jokes and funny memories - Red scrap paper or cardstock - This printable coupon template (or, draw your own!) My boyfriend is a pretty predictable dude, so most of my "coupons" involved food and football (I dare anyone to tell me breakfast sandwiches aren't the way to a guys heart!)
Zipper Card Pouch [Update August 2014: I have another version of this zipper card pouch, they look about the same from the outside, but it is more spacious inside as I have hidden the seam allowance.] To make: 1Materials:Pouch Body [5 1/4″ x 3 3/4″] 1. Fabric – Canvas Stripe, 2 2. Materials and Dimensions Get ready the materials with the correct dimension respectively. Left: Sew ribbon to the center of the twill tape to make a divider in the card pouch.Right: Mark 7″ zipper according to the measurement of 0, 1/4″, 3″ and 7 1/2″. Side Gusset 1. Place and pin the divider 1″ below the top seam allowance. 1. Change to zipper foot. Sew on the seam line, stop at the 3″ point on the zipper too. You will see this arrangement after folding the lining to the back of the canvas. Repeat the sewing of canvas and lining to another side of the zipper. Bend the zipper, pin to the canvas. Now bring the lining to the front with right side facing the canvas, align, pin and sew it to zipper and canvas on the seam line.
pop up card tutorial - Valentines day Origami Cherry Blossom Tutorial ⬇⬇Expand for more info! ⬇⬇ Hi people! in this video I will show you how to make a cherry blossom from 1 piece of paper. If you need to learn to make a pentagon, please check out my recent video on that and come back :) Origami Pentagon Hey all, I have made a new pentagon video, hopefully this will be clearer and I am beginning to speak in my videos. Origami Star Flower Tutorial Here is a quite short video on how to make a great origami star flower, it was originally requested by someone on facebook ^_^ You will need a pentagon shape to begin with, so first go here: Then come back :P You can download the diagram for this model at my website here: Enjoy! Triangular Origami box (non modular) This triangular origami box is made using one piece of paper for the lid, and one piece for the base. Origami Pikachu (Advanced)
wind-up paper butterflies are my fave (guest post from amelia) I had a baby so I’ve invited some fave guests to take over for me while I spend time with the little guy. Today’s post is from super crafter and cute mom, Amelia of The Homebook. Growing up, I had an aunt who lived in Canada. Every year for my birthday she’d send me a card and a fancy little gift. She always found the neatest things! One year, when I was maybe 10 or 11, she sent me another card—and when I opened it up, a paper butterfly fluttered out of the card. I made my butterflies into Monarchs, but you could use different materials to create any sort of colorful butterfly. Materials: You’ll need heavy cardstock, 24 gauge wire, silicone rubber bands (I found mine in the hair aisle at Walgreens) needle-nose pliers, scissors, tape, a paintbrush, a black marker, and a white ink pen. Step 1: Measure and cut your wire. Step 2: Find the center of the longer wire. Step 5: Find the center of the shorter wire, and wrap it around the base of the paintbrush.
Christmas in July ~ Gingerbread House Ornament from Designer Laura Howard on July 28 | in Sewing Tutorials + Patterns | by Beth | with 106 Comments Today’s Fa la la la Felt: 45 Handmade Holiday Decorations project is a Gingerbread House Ornament PDF download from designer Laura Howard. Learn more about Laura’s work with felt, plus find links to her holiday gift wrap and decorating ideas, in our interview with Laura. Download the free Gingerbread House PDF Pattern today. Comment on any Christmas in July post this week for your chance to win a copy of Fa la la la Felt: 45 Handmade Holiday Decorations or a great big bundle of beautiful felt! « Fa La La La Contributor Interview ~ Laura Got It!