Owls for Mila
My friend Lilly, mother of Kyle, tagged herself on all of Kyle’s owl pictures on Facebook. When her friend Valeria saw the mobile, she wanted me to make one for her daughter, Mila. Communicating by e-mail, Valeria sent me some pictures for reference, showing me the bedding she wanted to put in Mila’s nursery and some owls she had already bought to match. I loved what Valeria had planned for Mila’s nursery. Valeria was kind enough to send me pictures of Mila’s finished nursery. Thanks again for joining me this week!
Wine Cork Coat Hooks
Just when I think my kitchen is organized, I find out it is not. I’m making progress on ant proofing and reorganizing my kitchen and pantry. It looks organized, right? The aprons hide Husband’s surprise pancake mix stash neither of us realized was in the pantry. Who wants pancakes? Time to get those aprons hanging on the wall and blocking the view to our food. I went through my wine cork stash. I made two separate apron hooks because I need to offset the hooks on the small pantry wall. If you want to make a coat rack with several hooks in a row, like my dog tail coat rack (read the tutorial here.) You will need: Wood cut to the length and width of your coat hook/coat rack (I’m using reclaimed wood I cut to 3 inch by 3 inch squares) Ruler Pencil Wine corks Drywall anchors and coordinating screws Drill and drill bit Screw driver Impact driver Soda pop top and screw Make it: 1. 2. This is another reason why I am using the thickest wine cork I can find. 3. 4. 4.
How to finish your socks
To shape gussets Work decreases as follows: Rnd 1: K to last 3 sts on Needle 1, k2tog, k1. Work sts on Needle 2 in k3, p1 ribbing as established, beginning and ending with purl stitch. On Needle 3, k1, ssk, k to end of rnd. 45(55,65) sts now on needles. Rnd 2: K all sts on Needle 1. Repeat from Rnd 1 and Rnd 2 six(7,8) times more. 33(41,49) sts now on needles. To shape foot The foot of the sock is now worked evenly with no further decreases until the toe, maintaining the ribbing pattern on the top of the foot (instep) and stocking stitch on the bottom of the foot (sole). Work rnds even, knitting or purling stitches as they appear in pattern as established, until foot measures 13(14,15) cm/5(5-1/2,6) inches from gusset or 5 cm (2 inches) shorter than desired length. To shape toe Following an initial set-up round, the toe is formed with spiral decreases. Rnd 1 (Size S): *K9, k2tog. Rnd 1 (Size M): K21, m1, k20. Rnd 1 (Size L): K24, k2tog, k23. 30(42,48) sts on needles. Rnds 2 and 3: K.
simple hat calculator
Abbreviations: K = Knit K2tog = Knit 2 stitches together as if they were one (this is a decrease). Round is the same as row, except it is in a circle. Step One: Find number to cast on: Choose size from row on top; drop down column to row with your gauge. If you are between gauges and/or sizes, multiply your gauge times hat size in inches, then look in the gauge rows on either side of your gauge to find the closest cast-on number. Use that gauge number to determine which decrease row (see below) to begin on. Step Two: Knit in stockinette st (knit every round) for the number of inches below for the chosen size, or desired length; the brim will roll naturally for the first 2 or 3 inches; unroll the brim to measure. Step Three: Work top decreases; Begin with the round indicated for your gauge and work the rest of the rounds from that round on. Repeat the directions for each round over and over to the end of the round. Step Four: Break yarn and thread through remaining stitches.
Cute Wine Cork Horse
Happy Chinese New Year! 2014 is The Year of the Horse. 2014 New Year celebrations will celebrate all things horse. I can't think of a better way to celebrate than by decorating with DeVine Wine Corks sweet little wine cork horse. So when I saw this cutie in her Etsy shop, I had to share it with you. She lists the materials as: Wine corks, pipe cleaners, faux fur, and positive vibes. Who doesn't need positive vibes? This is an ad or anything. What makes the Year of the Horse so special? Yay luck!
DIY: Wearable words ...
When I was looking around for tutorials on making paper beads, I found some really striking "book beads" and accessories, now collected in this post. I understand (after all the browsing) that you can make really durable "beads" easily ... very little time, skill or money required. Woohoo! First, this wonderful necklace. Inexpensive, easy scrap-paper earrings? Need a little more inspiration?
handmade charlotte :: design for kids and the home
Recycling Corks - Fiber Drum
Fiber Drum Necklace A Beadwrangler Workshop Here are the supplies you will need. 6 to 8 corks depending on how long you want the necklace scraps of leather or ultrasuede; leather works best because it does not stretch as much as the ultrasuede and shapes better; thinner leather such as pigskin is easiest to work with. First decide how long you want the necklace to be. I have made many different items covering corks. Now let's make those drums and have some fun! To begin, you will need one dry wine cork or equivalent. Cut a piece of leather scrap so that it fits lengthwise and when wrapped around the cork meets in a straight line. Take another piece of leather in a different color or shade and cut two round pieces to fit on each end of the cork. Now, take the rectangular larger piece and wrap it around the cork lengthwise. Match up the ends and pull them together tightly. You will need to put about 40" total length of sewing or Silamide thread on a sharps needle. Back to Top
How to Turn Old Magazines into a Bookshelf
The magazines you’ve read through can be turned into extra storage space for the home in a few easy steps. Magazines can be thick, but individually, the floppy, thin pages seem like the last material you would use to build a sturdy bookshelf. To everyone’s surprise, Sean Miller did the unthinkable and crafted a bookshelf from 80 National Geographic magazines and was named one of 23 finalists in Inhabitat’s Spring Greening Contest . Sean Miller's award-winning design. When magazines start piling up, it’s hard to part with them. Gather all of the magazines you’re willing to reuse. Give this DIY magazine bookshelf a try and increase your home’s vertical storage space.
