Cable & Cotton
I might need to throw a party simply to use some of Cable & Cotton‘s adorable party lights. The UK company now has a US base in Los Angeles – yahoo! These colorful spheres are actually made of hand-dyed, natural cotton, which is held together with natural gum. The cotton gives them a unique, handmade, and interestingly textural look. In addition to being undeniably festive, these lights are totally customizable. You chose the length of the strand and the color combination – choose between 20,40,60,80 or 100 bulb light strings, and mix and match from 42 different colors! Photos: Courtesy of Cable & Cotton Available:
Father's Day
14 Jun Raise your hand if you don’t exactly have Father’s day all shored up yet. Uh huh, that’s what I thought. 9) For the sentimental dad – part 2, a free printable to fill in year after year. And if you’re not the DIYing type, I stand by my gift guides from last year, here and here. Similar Stuff: *Post contains affiliate links P.S.
Converse Booties Baby!
It has come to my attention that this pattern is extremely confusing. Seeing as how it was one of my first forays into pattern writing, I am editing it for clarification. And will also update Ravelry for it. This is just my version of an already available pattern. Materials Main Color- Black (MC)Contrast Color-White (CC)I used Caron Simply Soft (worsted weight) One pair sizes 4 and 5 straight needles (or size to obtain gauge for smaller size), and 1 pair size 5 and 6 straight needles (or size to obtain gauge for larger size) Other Supplies: tapestry needle; white felt; blue paint or marker; crochet hook; row counter (optional) Gauge: smaller size: 24sts over 4" on size 5larger size: 21sts over 4" on size 6 NextChange to larger needles Row 11: knit across using CCRow 12: purl with CCRow 13: knit across using MCRow 14: purl CCRow 15: knit CCRow 16: purl CCRow 17: knit MCRow 18: (begin color work) p19 MC, p13 CC, p19 MC Shape ToeUsing MC and CC. Side 1: Side 2: Laces:Using a color that you wish.
Five Circle Punch Crafts for Parties | Studio DIY
By Kelly on May 23, 2012 Wahoo! Today I’m talking about one of my favorite craft tools that just makes life easier. Circle punches. 1. DIY Scallop Wall Art via You Are My Fave 2. DIY Circle Punch Art via Mer Mag 3. DIY Confetti Popper Invitation via Oh Happy Day 4. DIY Circle Chandelier via Hey Gorgeous 5. DIY Circle Punch Table Runner via Full House Have something you’d like to see in the “Five Things to do with…” series?
Play
04 Jun Happy Monday everyone. I’m pretty thrilled to be able to announce today that Allison of All for the Boys will also be joining the MPMK team as a regular contributor. If you’ve been paying attention, then you already know I’m a fan (featured her here and here). As you’ll see from today’s post, her ideas are spectacularly fun but also remarkably simple. It’s no secret that we love forts, tents, and hideaways over at All for the Boys so I am super excited to share this simple tutorial on how to build a structure out of newspaper. The way you create the structure can be modified depending on the age of your kids. Take two sheets of newspaper, lay them out flat and start rolling it from one corner. Secure the end with a small piece of tape Now make as many rolls as your kids will allow. Create as many triangles as you can with your newspaper rolls. Finally, you’ll secure each triangle to each other creating whatever size structure you want! The rest is up to their imaginations! P.S.
Bird Mobile — Spool Sewing
I had been toying with the idea of a mobile project and our adorable bird pattern seemed the perfect fit. I knew it would be gorgeous! What I hadn’t expected, though, is how some tree branches and a few carefully placed eye-hooks would transform this project into a work of art! This would be a welcome addition to a baby’s room or a great project for a baby shower. A single bird would be a whimsical way to highlight favorite prints around your home. Since all this birdie takes is two pieces of fabric and a needle & thread, it makes a great travel project. Let us help you get started on your flock! P.S.
How to Make Paper Pencils (tutorial)
I have always wanted to make my own pencils, but the thought of shaping two pieces of wood to allow a piece of lead to sit perfectly inside made me think it wasn’t worth the effort. For some reason I was looking at some pieces of lead I have (for a drafting pencil) and “pop” there it was.. a solution to my DIY longing. Here is a tutorial to make pencils that is so ridiculously easy I’ve made 10 pencils since the idea came to me yesterday! Paper: I recommend using 6″ origami paper. Here’s a video I made so you can watch me make it from start to finish! I have to admit I really enjoyed doing this craft. Hope you’re just as excited about this as I am! leads {here} paper {here} mod podge {here} {If you like pencils, you may also like my toadstool pencil craft!} Share 16K+ Kimanh Hi my name's Kimanh.
Science at Play: Part III
23 Apr It’s been a busy, busy weekend on the homefront. Gorgeous weather led to some impromptu yardwork and spring cleaning along with lots of playing in the sun and a family picnic in the backyard. All that means two things: I’m up way too late writing this so I’ll be keeping it brief and the nice weather has me thinking about summer. What do these two things add up to? My third science at home roundup. What do you think? Similar Stuff: P.S.
