DIY MIDSUMMER CROWN It's the Swedish holiday of Midsummer's Eve today. We'll hop on our bikes later today to check out the local midsummer pole gathering and dancing; then, return home to set the table for our outdoor Midsummer smorgasbord feast. The weather, knock-on-wood, couldn't be better. We have friends visiting, from the US, which adds to the festivity! I love the excuse to make a flower crown, don't you? Read below to learn how to do these. Midsummer Crowns Gather wild flowers MIDSUMMER CROWN HOW-TO Gather Flowers Follow instructions below: This technique always works for us and we've had hours of fun with these crowns. No-Sew Fleece: Cozy Ruffled Blanket I don't know what's happening in your little corner of the world, but right now it's pouring over here, which is great, because we were suffering from serious drought conditions this summer. The pouring rain makes this blanket look all the more welcoming, and I'm happy to say that I made everyone in the family a blanket like this (I just realized I forgot myself!) for Chanukah last year and it was such a fun gift. Each person got a different color/pattern combination that I chose just for them, and I made them all over the course of two evenings after the children were asleep! Since then I've also made some smaller versions as baby blankets, a really nice gift that will pair nicely with the hat that I'll post in a few days! You'll Need: fleece, 2 large blankets,afghan or baby blanket sized piecesmasking tapegood scissorsa ruler or tape measure How To: I hope you'll enjoy this simple project as much as I have!
Anastasia Drawing & Dreaming: visiting Koskela Mel and I visited Koskela's Sydney showroom after the Horses Birthday Fete , a couple of months ago. The industrial space flows on from Megan Morton's studio and 'The School' as well as'Kitchen by Mike' restaurant which opens up into the courtyard. Its very impressive! I couldn't wait to visit again and so when I heard they were hosting a Beci Orpin exhibit, my sister and I went along last week. Interview with Anneta Valious When I attended Bead&Button, I was absolutely bowled over by the pieces on display in the Bead Dreams showcases. One necklace that really wowed me was Helen of Troy, by French beader Anneta Valious. Not only is it luxe and gorgeous, but it uses a technique I’d never seen before. Helen of Troy, by Anneta Valious Back at home, I found Anneta’s website, clicked through it, and discovered she describes her designs as being soutache jewelry. Anneta in Barcelona. What is soutache? Soutache is a type of trim or gimp, and more specifically a flat braid with a groove down the center. Can you describe your soutache jewelry technique? This method allows for many design possibilities. Arabesques earrings How did you learn this technique? I started by learning beadweaving and bead embroidery. Where do you sell your work? Bracelet Naiade Who are your beading heroes? When I last spent any length of time in France, quilting and knitting seemed to be the most popular crafts. Allegro Appassionato Lys Bleu
fabric rosette tutorial Cut 12, 3 inch fabric circles Take one circle and fold it in half. Then in half again, so you have a 1/4 of a circle. With the single folded edge toward you and the double folded edge away from you stitch along the bottom 1/4 inch of your quarter circle. Stop with you needle down about half way or so. I overlap the quarter circle just a little bit, maybe a half inch. This picture is just showing you the outside edge of my overlap to give you an idea of what mine looks like. Here are all twelve of my quarter circles sewn together. Here's another view of the 12 pieces sewn up. At this point I start with one end of my "chain" and start spreading the quarter circles out and spiraling them on top of one another in a circular pattern. Here is my finished circle. Side view. Now just run some stitches around the center, approximately over your original stitches, but it doesn't have to be exact. Here's my attached clasp. Next up. Thread one end of your twine through the button. Dat dat da da!!! Enjoy!
The Gramophone [Funnelophone] Acoustic amplifiers are pretty cool, but my favorite style is the Gramophone ... they just look cool ... especially when real metal horns are used. That being said, have you seen the asking prices for these creations? I thought the $185 model on Etsy was painful ... until I saw another for $495 ... OUCH! I briefly looked online for metal horns, but those were starting at $50. I then tried to source a horn from a friend, but he rescinded permission to "borrow" it once he learned of my plans to "mutilate his instrument." I toyed with the idea of using paper templates, cutting out sheet metal, forming, and then braising all the parts together, but I don't have that equipment ... yet. I wanted to use something that anyone could easily acquire and the reoccurring inspiration was a funnel, which are abundant, but I couldn't find one I liked.
Mod Podged Resin Bangle Stamped Resin Bangle for CraftsUnleashed.com So, my “Stamped Resin Bangles” went up on CraftsUnleashed.com yesterday, and I was pretty pleased with the results. It’s a stamped-and-painted paper strip that’s then decoupaged into the resin form that comes from ConsumerCrafts.com. (See the full tutorial HERE.) Of course, when you are designing crafts for an international craft-supply company, you use only what they carry, right? However, after I created the craft using their products, I started rummaging around my studio for other ways to trick out these bangles. I pulled out some Magenta “Peel Offs” stickers, some origami paper, and some Precious Metals Paints by Viva Decor and come up with another version . I found that true origami paper- the stuff with the high linen content- takes very well to the Mod Podge. Bangles made with Origami Paper I am totally in love with the black Magenta Paisley stickers, so I used them in this duo- a ring AND a bangle!
Citrus Coasters Ever since the weather turned warm, I've had visions of pink lemonade and iced tea with lime wedges dancing in my head. Summer also puts me in the mood to entertain so I thought it would be fun to have a set of coasters to match this citrus drink theme. I love to have a summer sewing project that is portable so I can take it with me to the beach! I love that each coaster is slightly different from the next due to the handsewing. Materials A Spring Felt BundleA Citrus Coaster Template, available for free download here, printed and cut outValdani Embroidery thread to match the colors of the felt bundle. Cutting For each coaster cut the felt as instructed on the template. 2 large colored circles for the peel and the backing8 colored segments (4 cut from each segment template)1 ecru circle for the pith Sewing Place the pith circle in the center of one of the colored circles. Pin all of these layers together. Sew on all of the segments in this manner and press the piece flat.
Baby-Deco: febrero 2010 Para crear tu porpio estudio de fotografía necesitarás un rollo de papel y un soporte para sujetarlo. El suelo vinílico lo puedes comprar en muchas ferreterias o esn Leroy Merlin. Para ocultar el sobrante de papel que cae al suelo han utilizado una moldura a la que han añadido un par de escuadras para que se mantenga en pie. Esta es unas de las fotos que se hicieron con el fondo de papel rosa BRAIDED HEX NUT BRACELET DIY When I first saw this braided hex nut bracelet on Pinterest and I knew I had to make one. It’s a quick and easy project to make for less than $5 and looks great stacked with all your other bracelets. To see step by step instructions and photos click here. StringHex Nuts (I used 18) Step 1 Cut 3 pieces of your string approximately 16 inches long (depending on the size of your wrist) and tie them together in a knot. I recommend taping the end to a table, this will make it much easier to work. Step 2 Braid for approximately 2 inches (mine is just under). If you dont have an assistant to help you put the hex nuts on your string, I recommend setting your hex nuts on their end and you will be able to thread them easier and with one hand as you hold your braid tight with the other. Step 3 After you braid in all but one of your hex nuts continue to braid just the string for another 2 inches (approx).
Pattern Runway: {Project} ~ Rosette Bib Necklace This post is in no way original! Fabric rosettes and necklaces have been doing the rounds in blogging sphere in a big way. You only have to google “Bib necklace” to find an array of D.I.Y tutorials and blog posts devoted to this project. Its a little bit crafty and a little bit shabby chic, but… its popularity in no way diminishes the desirability of this delightfully sweet, simple and fashionable adornment. ~ How to create a Fabric Rosette: Cut a strip of fabric about 1.5″/ 3cm wide and about 50cm /20″ long. Tuck the knot back on its self and begin to roll the fabric around it, turning and twisting the fabric strip in, towards the centre of the flower. Keep rolling, turing and twisting. When you have a flower of desired size, twist the fabric strip to the underneath of the fabric, trim off and glue to the flower base and make another one! ~ How to make the necklace: Once you have made several flowers of different sizes, arrange you flowers on a piece of paper in a bib like shape. ~ Enjoy,