Free Downloadable Templates, Forms and Samples » Templates see it clearly Learn more 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. Creativity Portal Home : Explore Creative Arts and Crafting Topics Articles, How-to Projects, Websources See also: Kid's Project Playground Creativity Portal is host to numerous original articles and projects contributed by creative professionals — artists and crafters from all over the world — designed to help you explore and express your creativity in art, crafts, writing, and other creativity-related pursuits. Many projects are incorporated on related directory pages which you can browse in the following sections.
Decorate, Make, Create! What if I told you you can make little Fuzzy Felted Ball beads (tiny pom poms) out of a few inches of wool yarn? AND that you could use them to embellish jewelry, accessories, clothing, and home decor! I already had an old gold chain necklace, which I added Fuzzy Felted Balls to by sewing through them with gold metallic thread and through a seed bead, then back through the Fuzzy Felted Ball and around each chain. dip-dye lamp & pillow when summer rolls around, i try as hard as possible to freshen up the cave that is my apartment. while the darkness does help to keep rooms cool, the mood can get a little depressing if i don’t inject a jolt of summer here and there. if you have a plain fabric lampshade, pillow, or any scrap fabric lying around, then you can easily create a completely new set of home textiles that have a lovely airiness and fresh color. dip dye is a very easy process; you can adjust the color saturation in a snap by adding water or dye, and you just keep dipping until you like the results! it’s good to have a few scrap pieces of fabric around for color tests, and a nice outdoor spot or some tarp to work on (as you can probably guess, it can get a bit drippy). you can also mix dyes to make an amazing range of hues, so feel free to experiment. have fun! -kate CLICK HERE for the full how-to after the jump! cost: dye: $5-10 buckets:$5 time: 1-2 hours (including drying time)
25 clever ideas to make life easier Via: amy-newnostalgia.blogspot.com Why didn’t I think of that?! We guarantee you’ll be uttering those words more than once at these ingenious little tips, tricks and ideas that solve everyday problems … some you never knew you had! (Above: hull strawberries easily using a straw). Via: apartmenttherapy.com Rubbing a walnut over scratches in your furniture will disguise dings and scrapes. Our Busy Little Bunch: Mini Clutch Tutorial These mini clutches were a big hit at my daughter's birthday party, and my daughters have found lots of uses for theirs. So I thought I'd do up a little tutorial in case anyone else wants to make some. First, cut out your pieces: From the outer fabric, lining, and batting - cut one main piece 8.5" x 10" From the outer fabric, lining, and batting - cut one flap piece 8" x 3.5" Prepare your flap piece:
artsy-crafty babe So yes, I’ve been knitting. You know how it is when the mood strikes. I blame the cold weather. A Tutorial: Fabulous Ric Rac Flowers » Matilda Jane Clothing Rocks Let me start out with a warning or sorry of some sort. The warning is because I have never done a Tutorial before, so I hope this is helpful and easy to follow. The sorry is for how horrible my nails look. I promise I did them after looking through these pics. WOW! winter Put some holiday cheer into your kids bento lunches this season with these great Christmas bento ideas. Make colorful, creative, and nutritious lunches that will inspire you children. Ho Ho Ho!
Oh, Fransson! Today is my stop on the blog tour for the lovely and talented Jennifer Sampou's new fabric collection, Shimmer. Shimmer includes nature-inspired prints in beautiful earth tones, all with a little bit of irridescent, sparkling shimmer. Continue reading "Shimmer Fabric Blog Tour" » I really love the 14" center of the Aviatrix Medallion and I think it looks fantastic as a larger block. Making a worm farm What better to do on a rainy day than go on a worm hunt? My girls are loving these slimy little creatures lately so we found a way that we could keep a few as "pets" for a while. To make your own worm farm you need just a few basic things: an empty 2 liter bottle (or something similar in size)small rocks sanddirtwormsblack construction paper ReadyMade Cool Copper Projects Warm metallic hues are easy to love but often pricey. When you create the look... Easy Doily Bowl Craft a decorative bowl from a doily picked up from a flea market, antique... Camper Birdhouse