Scrapbusting: Handmade Scrap Fabric Twine Here it is, by popular demand…How to make rope from scrap fabric. It’s an idea that came to me whilst I was in the process of tidying up my sewing space, I tend to keep all my fabric scraps ‘just in case’ and all those really long thin pieces were tangling together and making a big mess. After doing a bit of online research on rope making, I found this video showing how to hand twist rope from tree bark, so I’ve used the same technique with fabric and it works a treat. I’ve made a video tutorial to go with the instructions. You will need: Lots of scrap fabric strips in assorted lengths (max 1″ wide) Scissors Something to wind your twine on to Time and lots of it! How to: -Gather all your fabric, you may need to cut some of it into strips, tearing is fine. Tip: It’s easier to use one long strip and one short strip to avoid tangles.Start twisting Step 1: twist strip away from you Step 2: pull that twisted strip over towards you Repeat Keep twisting as usual.
The Technique Zone: Acrylic Paint Transfer Supplies needed: Acrylic dabbers, photocopy of an image, water spritzer bottle, paintbrush, card stock, craft sheet and heat tool (optional) Take the lid off the dabbers and brush the paint onto the card stock, ensure you get a good coverage Take your photocopied image ( remember that you will get a reverse of the image, so don't use bold words), flip it over and place it in the acrylic. Lightly press it down making sure it's smooth and not wrinkled Leave to air dry for at least 15 minutes and then if you wish give it a blast with the heat tool Only move onto this step when you are sure your paint is completely dryTake your water filled spritzer bottle, spray the back of the paper no more than two squirts, you don't want it too wet Next start to rub the paper very gently with your finger Keep rubbing and extra spritzing if you need too Eventually you will get rid of all the paper, but it does take a bit of patience as you have to be careful not to wet it too much and rub the image away
DIY Braided Liberty Headbands Hello ! Today I’m fighting an old wives tale… Since I cut my hair short(er), I feel like I can do one million things with it. I can seriously change style on a daily basis, and this is so different from what people usually say about short hair. How many times have I heard people say they don’t want to cut their hair so that they can carry on doing nice things with it…?! Well you know what, CUT IT ! When I posted a pic of a recent last minute headband on facebook, you guys went mad ! I bought a pack of cute Liberty fabrics for all three DIYs, you’ll have to come and see what the other two are though, I’m not telling yet ! To make a DIY braded headband, you will need : - 1 piece of fabric 20cm x 5cm. - 3 pieces of same fabric 5cm x 1m - 1 piece of elastic 5cm - Tape or something heavy to secure your braid as you work - Needle and thread - Scissors Step 1 : Fold your small piece of fabric in half, right sides together. Step 2 : Tie all three of the other pieces of fabric together and braid them :
52 Weeks Project Handmade Pride This blog is just oozing with inspiration and handmade goodness.. Here you will see different crafts ranging from felt plushies, polymer and resin jewelries, paintings and more handmade goodness from various sources. It also features inspiring quotes and pretty stuff that I laid my eyes on. If you have handmade crafts you want to share to the world, please feel free to submit here. DISCLAIMER: I do not claim ownership to any of the photos posted herein unless otherwise stated. URLs are provided as much as possible. Promote your Tumblr!
Make a counter height Craft Table (from 2 shelves, a table top, and 8 legs I have been squirreled away down in my basement for several days, opening up boxes, purging junk, and finding new homes for all my craft/sewing stuff. I haven’t been able to find my interfacing for weeks, or my white felt, or ugggh…..my serger thread. So, I finally forced myself to actually open up and clean out the 11 or so boxes that were just sitting in my craft room. However, YAY, it’s all cleaned out. But something that I didn’t have…..but really wanted, was a craft table. So, I bought 2 cube shelves, a plain table top, and some legs. And now I have my own little makeshift Craft Table. **The finished table ends up measuring about 38 inches tall and the table top space measures about 31 x 47 inches. It’s nice to have a tall/large place to cut fabric on, spread patterns out, or make paper crafts, etc. I can either walk around it while working on things, or pull up my counter height stool and have a seat. Want to know the price? Not bad. Need some links? And that’s it. -Ashley
Lifestyle . mode . déco . maman . DIY: TUTO Tuto : le panier rond en corde au crochet Tuto : le tapis boucherouite (ou boucharouette) Tuto : le petit top village Tuto : le bougeoir tête de poupée façon porcelaine Tuto : un rideau de pompons Tuto : donner de la tenue à un tapis au crochet Tuto : des jupettes ultra rapides Tuto : doudou patchwork étiquettes Tuto : customiser une commode avec du papier peint Tuto et astuces de la maison de poupées, partie 1 Tuto Photoshop : effet ronds lumineux ou (faux) bokeh Tuto photoshop : effet lumineux et halo de soleil
Crafty Nest Make Fabric Flowers Let’s just jump right into making this flower… Start with a piece of fabric 3 inches wide by 24 inches long. Twist it really tight. Fold it in half and it will twist together on its own. Hot glue the unfolded end under to create the center of the flower. The real deal: It cost less than $0.30 to make one flower. Are you addicted to making fabric flowers yet? Go and be pretty, Wipe Off Weekly Menu Board I am a meal planner. I refuse to go grocery shopping without my week’s worth of meals planned out and list made. (It’s either that or wander aimlessly around the grocery store for two hours and then make ten more trips back during the week to get things I forgot.) Once I get the groceries unloaded, I usually forget what I planned for, so I put together this super easy wipe-off menu board to keep track of what’s for dinner each night! Wipe-Off Menu Board Tutorial Supplies: Picture frame with glass front (I love these 12×12 frames I found at Ben Franklin for only $7!) 1. 2. 3. 4. Now everyone in the family knows what’s for dinner each week! I decided my frame would look better black in my kitchen, so I spray painted it black. Little Birdie Secrets are regular contributors to Make and Takes and was born from the crafting obsession of three friends living in the Pacific Northwest.
DIY and Crafts Ideas Pick a flower or plant and lay on top of a small piece of clay and use a rolling pin to make an imprint in the clay. let it harden. -These would make pretty magnets. Share { add a sheet to a blanket } { add a sheet to a blanket } How to make paper snowflakes like a boss How to make paper snowflakes like a boss Magnets made from beer caps Magnets made from beer caps How to Tie a Scarf: The NYC How to Tie a Scarf: The NYC DIY Fishtail Braided Anchor Bracelet DIY Fishtail Braided Anchor Bracelet 1/2 cup salt, 1/2 cup warm water, 1 cup flour. DIY Heart-shaped Paper Clips by howaboutorange: A piece-of-cake Valentine project: bend regular paper clips into little heart shapes. DIY Heart-shaped Paper Clips by howaboutorange: A piece-of-cake Valentine project: bend regular paper clips into little heart shapes.
20 Awesome Do It Yourself Projects Thursday, June 14, 2012 4:30 am, Posted by Chris Groves | Internet 20 Awesome Do It Yourself Projects Topics: At Home Project Ideas , Creative DIY Home Projects , Do It Yourself Projects for 2012 , Fun How To Projects , What to Do with Extra Stuff Are you bored and have a bunch of extra little items hanging around here and there? You honestly don’t know some of the creative things you can do with what could possible be junk. If you know of any great at home Do It Yourself Projects please leave a comment to include your own and maybe we will add it to our list. And for the upcoming holiday season we want to give all you do-it-yourselfers a head start with these incredible Christmas DIY for 2012 1. More info: here | Buy: here 2. More info: here 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Incoming search terms:
Fabric Flower Tutorial - at last Well awhile back many of you asked for a tutorial on how I make the flower rosettes. I am no expert and these are not original designs but I finally put together a little video on how I was taught to make them. I have to give fair warning. And if you can't stand my voice (or my video) than here are some photos to try and walk you through it. Start with a strip fabric about 2 inches by 18 inches. Then fold the fabric in half. Then fold it in half again. Then start rolling it to form a little bud which will be the center of your flower. Once the bud is about the size of your fingernail secure it with a little hot glue. Just keeping folding as you go around and around. And don't worry about messing up. I hope you found this tutorial helpful. Thanks for stopping by!