Braided Rag Rug please click here for kits available to make this rag rug 1 honey bun of your choice (featured is “sweet” by urban chiks) and 4 yards of white fabric cut your 4 yards of white fabric to 1 1/2 inch widths (yup ALL of it) once it’s all cut up get three strips of fabric and sew them stacked on top of each other (i wanted the middle of my rug to be all white) safety pin your three sewn strips anywhere you can be comfy (you are going to be there for a while! start braiding your white fabric****EDITED**** ****you need to make sure your braiding is SUPER LOOSE. do notmake your braids tight at all. if they are tight they will make your rag rug curl up when you try to sew it together once you get close to the end of your braid you are going to fold over the end of your strip and snip with your scissors a slit. like so, and then you will do the same to the next strip that will be the following strip to lengthen your braid (do this to each of the three strips) look what you made!
Time for Tea Soap | Cucumbersome Drinking tea is such a lovely ceremony, what with the dainty cups and small spoons and little dishes reserved only for steeped tea bags. The aroma is such a huge part of that experience. Sadly, I’m finding that one can only drink so much tea in a day. So why not pull those luscious scents into our lives in other ways? This was my thinking when this idea popped into my head. I have included a full, rather detailed tutorial for you to make these yourself. You can buy all the materials you need here. which some may think is cheating, but I think it’s fantastic. which has more bergamot than usual. 1. 4. 8. Here are the tags that are available (click here to view and print): Now I’m off to have a cup of tea… Thanks for reading.
Alpha Mom™ - Baby, Pregnancy, Toddler, Motherhood, Baby Names, a Dec19 by Brenda Ponnay Stuff their stockings with something they can wash their hands with!By Brenda Ponnay What’s cuter than a button, small enough to fit in a stocking, won’t rot your teeth and leaves you squeaky clean? This is technically just “melt and pour” soap so it might be considered cheating to some hard-core soap enthusiasts but I’m not about to mess with lye or distilling vodka when I’ve got a small child acting as my personal assistant. First you’ll cut up the glycerine into 1-inch chunks. Don’t be fooled by the picture above. After you’ve poured the glycerine, let it cool just enough to form a thin skin on the top. After all your toys are arranged, you can add your snow. Next you’ll pop it in the freezer for about twenty minutes or until the cubes are cool to touch from the underside of the ice cube tray (be sure to check the middle). I used a small paring knife to shave off some of the irregularities on the bottom but that was purely aesthetic.
interior divine Fish-in-a-Bag Soaps : Candle & Soap Making Techniques - StumbleU These adorable novelty soaps will get the kids to actually want to take a bath! You Will Need: Instructions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. To Use the Soap: Make a small cut in the bag and tear it off of the soap. Interiors DIY Thread LED Tealight Cover I was messing around with different materials trying to dress up a little LED tealight, and this is one of the versions I ended up liking (plus it’s dirt cheap since it’s just thread!). I love me some textures. This may be useful for those with wedding venues that don’t allow real flames. Finding these* at the dollar store is what started this mess… 1) Get your hands on some thin cardboard that you’ll be recycling anyway. I used the back of a pasta box. 2) Find some wrapping plastic (try to use something you’ll toss anyway!) 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 13. You can make different sizes and shapes. … and configure it however you want! * Batteries were included, and they lasted for many hours. Happy crafting! Mrs. Location: Sacramento Occupation: Tea Analyst Wedding Date: August 23, 2008 Venue: Vineyard on the Delta
ANALOG|DIALOG Silk Tie Easter Eggs | Well, we’ve found our absolute favorite Easter egg dyes… of all time. No tablets, no food colors, no cups, no drips, no stained fingers or clothes, no spilling— I could go on and on. Your whole family is going to love this. Here’s what you’ll need: Eggs Silk ties–look for a tiny tag at the small end of the tie. An old, white T-shirt–cut it into squares big enough to wrap around the eggs String 3 Tablespoons of white vinegar Pot of water Vegetable oil Now then… Cut open the tie at the back and take out the facing fabric. Cut the silk into pieces big enough to cover the egg… Wrap it around your egg. Now, roll the egg up with the T-shirt fabric. The idea is to press the colored silk right up against the egg. The bald kid and I had a competition to see who could wrap their eggs the purtiest. He’s such a sillyboy. Anyway… set the wrapped eggs in a pan of cold water with the vinegar mixed in. Boil for 20-25 minutes. Remove the eggs… and allow them to completely cool. Even the subtle ones are beautiful.
emmas designblogg - design and style from a scandinavian perspective The Coffee Filter Rose Tutorial - PAPER CRAFTS, SCRAPBOOKING & A The Coffee Filter Rose Tutorial Supplies:Coffee Filters, preferable cone shaped filters. I couldn't find any so I used regular ones.Floral Wire, I used 22 gauge.Floral TapeScissorsAwl or NeedlePaintbrushesWater Color PaintWater for paintDowel or something to curl petals Step 1:Cut petal shapes in a range of sizesCut wire long enough for the stem of the roseCut strips of floral tape 1-2'' long until you are sick of cutting (you'll need quite a few of these) Step 2:Bend the tip of wire at approximately 1/2'' Step 3:Roll one of your smallest petals. Step 4:Pierce the rolled petal with your awl or needle Step 5:Push the wire through the hole in the first petal. Bend the wire down so it is flat. Step 6:Wrap the petal and stem with a strip of floral tape. Step 7:Form into petal shape Pinch the petal at the base to form a slightly convex shape. You'll do this for all the petals of the rose. Step 8: Add more petals using strips of floral tape in a spiral with petal slightly overlapping.
Confetti Crayons | I’ve seen these all over the place lately and have been anxious to try them. You may have tons of crayons around your house–but if not, luckily, they are about 25 cents in all the Back To School sales now-a-days. Peel off the paper. Break them up and sort them into whatever color combos interest you. Drop them in paper lined cupcake pans. until they look about like this. Set them in the freezer for about an hour. Peel them out of the paper… and there you have it… Confetti Crayons for your very favorite little artists. Oh, do come enter our EASY “Melissa & Doug Summer Toys” $75 giveaway!
Making Paper Roses Have fun creating long stem roses with your favorite scrapbook paper, for gifts or home decor. This project requires patience and time. It is not quick or simple, but once you get the hang of it, can be addicting. Have a positive and playful attitude and accept the beauty that you create. Supplies:Patterned paper-one 12 x 12″ sheet. These directions will give you one flower. 1. 4. 5. Tip: For single sided paper. 6. Note: Florist tape is stretchy, just play with it and pull gently but firmly as you move down the stem. 7. Note, you will have to play around with the height of the petals, and where on the petal you start your tape. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Paper Roses Products used: Patterned Paper (Flair Designs Sincerely Yours) Ink (Ranger) Handmade Paper (Paper Zone) Glimmer Mist (Tattered Angels, Homemade with Pearl Ex) Other (Florist wire, Florist Tape) Adhesive (Joann Tacky Glue) This technique requires some patience and time, but the results are amazing.
Starburst Wrapper Bracelet Tutorial &8226; Fluffyland Craft & Se Big news! The Starburst Wrapper Bracelet Tutorial is now available as an Amazon e-book It’s only $2.99 and with the e-book version, you can take this handy step-by-step guide wherever you’re going to be folding! Giving the e-book along with a pack of Starburst wrappers would be an excellent gift. Thanks for your support of Fluffyland Craft & Sewing Blog, and enjoy crafting! <A HREF=" Have you been wondering how to make the amazing bracelets from Starburst wrappers? If you’re clever, you can make this bracelet from any rectangular wrapper: dum dum wrappers, tootsie roll wrappers, most gum wrappers, now and laters… be creative, there are lots of options! Keep in mind that when you have finished, you need the bracelet to be big enough to slide on and off your wrist without too much trouble. Click on any of the photos for a larger view. Step 1 Take your first wrapper… and flip it over. Step 2 Fold (hot dog) one side in to the halfway point. Step 3 Step 4