Tips + tricks | easy roll hem. Next up in the Tips + Tricks series is the easy roll hem. I usually get at least one request for a tutorial every time I post a photo of a rolled hem so I thought I should get on this one. I learned this technique from one of our seamstresses at work, Jurata, when she couldn’t believe that I didn’t learn how to do the regular roll hem technique in school. This is the slightly cheater method that she taught me in order to get me used to making them for the non-cheater technique she later showed me. I’ll do another Tips + Tricks for the regular roll hem later, don’t worry. STEP 1. STEP 2. STEP 3. STEP 4. STEP 5. STEP 6. And that’s it, you’re done! 眼技 来自櫻桃小丸子在堆糖网的分享.
How to "Tie-Dye" Paper & DIY Maven. “Tie-dying” paper is a fun and easy project. And, chances are, you already have everything on hand you need to do it. The Props Food coloringFoaming shaving creamCookie sheet, or any large shallow panSomething to stir withPaper (For this project, I used plain laser printer paper)Paper towels The Procedure Squirt the bottom of the pan with shaving cream as shown.
Spread the foam around evenly. Drip several drops of food coloring into the foamy mess, like so. Stir food coloring through cream, making far out swirls. Place your piece of paper into your colored foam. Lift out, or rather, peel off paper from foam. Now, using a paper towel, dab the paper. Finally, wipe off the remaining residue with a paper towel. Original post can be found at Curbly. Like this: Like Loading... The Technique Zone: Acrylic Paint Transfer - StumbleUpon.
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.
Watermark Tee by Sweet Verbana. Hello U-Create readers! I am so excited to be guest posting here today. It just so happens to be my first guest post and I'm still a little shocked that it's here at Ucreate, one of my favorite blogs! A little bit about me.. I'm from a little town called Keller, Texas. I'm a junior at Texas A&M University (whoop!). I'm working on my education degree and expect to be an elementary school teacher in just two short years. When I'm not busy studying for classes, I love to sew. I just started blogging in May and have already met all kinds of wonderful women, I hope you'll stop by and say hi too! Watermark Tee Tutorial What I love about this project is that it's completely customizable. Materials: Elmer's Blue Gel Glue (it must be the blue gel, white won't work) Fabric Dye (RIT is my tried and true brand) A white cotton Tee, Tank, Dress etc.
Tutorial: If you're unfamiliar with Batiking, it's a method of dyeing fabric in which you create a design with a dye- resist. Step 1: Prepare Step 2: Design. How to Craft with Old Vintage Suitcases and Train Cases - Associ. If you don't already have old suitcases in your garage or basement, tag sales are quite literally giving them away for free or for very little cash. They are great decorator pieces and provide tons of storage. Stack several for end tables, place around your home as art and conversation pieces or place open ones in bathrooms or guest bedrooms to store beautifully arranged towels, soaps, blankets, or books. They are great for storing scrap booking supplies, knitting projects or what ever hobby you may have that needs a home when you aren't working on them. There are many fun and easy techniques that can be implemented in transforming these gems.
Decoupage is an easy project and can provide a variety of results. Determine the paper you want to cover your case with. Mod Podge is a popular medium for decoupage. For another decoupage idea, apply paint to a suitcase as a base and randomly decoupage torn papers for a more shabby chic look.