Sister_Diane
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craft interests: crochet, embroidery, fashion, gifts, holidays, home decorating, jewelry making, knitting, memory making, paper crafts, quilting, restyle, sewing
Member Since: 05/12/2008
How to Make a Magazine Reed Box
If you save old magazines, try tearing out some pages to make these colorful reeds. You can use them to cover all kinds of things, like this pretty storage box.
How to Make a Button-Embellished Notebook Cover
It takes so little to make a run-of-the-mill spiral notebook special: a bit of felt, a little stitching, and a handful of wonderful buttons.
How to Embroider a Greeting Card
Many embroidery stitches take just as well to paper as they do to cloth. This tutorial shows you how to stitch up a pretty card for a special occasion.
How to Weave on a Cardboard Loom
You don't need expensive equipment to start weaving. Dig a piece of sturdy cardboard out of your recycle bin and learn how to turn it into a loom!
How to Make Crafty Photo Ornaments
What a lovely way to showcase a treasured photograph! These felt-framed ornaments are simple to make, and there are so many design possibilities.
How to Make a Button Advent Calendar
Count down the days of December with this little button Advent calendar, designed to sit on your desk. Add a new button ornament to the tree each morning—it gets prettier as Christmas approaches!
How to Craft with Gourds
This unusual and beautiful craft is so much fun! Come learn the basics of cutting, finishing, and decorating a gourd.
How to Make a Woven Scrap Journal
Build a simple cardboard weaving loom, and raid your stash for yarn and fabric to weave up a journal cover. Fill it with pages from your recycling bin, and you have a useful blank book that costs nothing to make.
How to Make Dorset Buttons
These yarn-based buttons look cute on a knitted or crocheted sweater, or make them to decorate a bag, hat, or scarf. They're a great way to use up scrap yarn, and easy to make once you've mastered the basics.
How to Weave an Easter Basket from Recycled Boxes
Raid your recycle bin for cardboard cereal and pizza boxes, and you can create pretty, sturdy baskets in lots of colors!
How to Make Fringe Flower Greeting Cards
This fun project makes great use of leftover bits of fringe and decorative paper.
How to Make Necktie Valentines
If you have some neckties around, they're the perfect raw material for a cute Valentine heart that's not too frilly and has lots of crafty uses.
How to Reverse Applique a Tote Bag
Reverse applique involves layering several fabrics together, and then cutting pieces away to reveal what's underneath. This tutorial shows you how.
How to Make a Super-Simple Recycled Quilt
One trip to the thrift store should yield all the supplies you need to make a warm quilt: two pretty sheets and a blanket. And the making couldn't be easier.
How to Make a Fabric Postcard Party Invitation
Whether it's a bridal shower or a Mother's Day brunch, there's nothing nicer than getting your invitation in the form of a beautiful quilted postcard. And they're surprisingly easy to make.
How to Make a Cookie House Village
If you've always wanted to build a gingerbread house but felt like it was too big a project, try this simpler version, which uses graham crackers.
How to Make Hand-Warming Gloves
You can sew up a tiny rice pack to nestle in the palms of your favorite gloves in about ten minutes. Then, pop your gloves in the microwave for a few seconds, and presto! Cozy warm hands!
How to Turn a Soda Can into a Spring Flower Brooch
Empty soda cans yield shiny metal and pretty graphics—and they combine beautifully in this cool floral pin.
How to Transform Holiday Tins
At the end of every Christmas season, it seems like I've accumulated a few too many holiday tins. So why not decoupage them into year-round storage containers?
How to Make a Business Card Holder . . . From Playing Cards
Here's a great small gift for guys: a compact, water-resistant, cool case for business cards. Once you're familiar with the process, you can make them in minutes.
Crafting with VHS Tapes
You'd be surprised by the number of things you can do with an old videotape! I made bookends, gift wrap, jewelry, flowers, and a notebook.
How to Recycle Magazines into Jewelry
If you have a surplus of old magazines, tear out some pages and whip up a pretty coiled pendant. They're so quick to make, you can build a whole wardrobe of them!
Necktie Place Mats and Napkin Rings
Neckties take a turn for the better as place-mat borders and napkin rings.
How to Make a Celebration Candle
With the simplest of materials, you can make a centerpiece candle that's customized for your wedding, party, or celebration.
How to Make a Fabric Party Favor Basket
Fabric stiffener makes these festive little baskets surprisingly sturdy. Fill them with candy and other goodies—and they'll double as place cards, too!
How to Recycle Fabric Scraps...into Restyled Shoes!
You know those tiny pieces of fabric you've been saving? The ones too small to sew and too pretty to toss? Why not use them to upgrade a pair of old canvas shoes?
How to Turn Blah Buttons into Bodacious Buttons
If you have a lot of plain white plastic buttons in your stash and don't quite know what to do with them, why not try customizing them with paint? This tutorial shows you four methods.
How to Make Singleton Buttons
Here's another handmade button with a long history. Singleton buttons are easy to whip up and a great way to use those precious scraps of pretty fabric.
How to Make an Embossed Photo Frame for Your Pet
Here's a lovely way to display a photo of a beloved pet who isn't with you anymore: a handmade embossed metal frame.
How to Make a Pet Food Tray, Embellished with Duct Tape
Make your pet a customized place for food and water bowls—one that's waterproof and tough as nails—with good old duct tape.
CraftStylish-at-CHA Podcast #3: Indie Crafters at CHA
Our podcast series wraps up with this look at indie crafters' impressions of CHA.
CraftStylish-at-CHA Podcast #2: Crafty Web Resources
In this podcast, we find out about some great online goodies for crafters.
CraftStylish-at-CHA Podcast #1: What's New?
Our podcast series begins with this overview of some exciting new craft goodies that were introduced at CHA.
How to Make a Collapsible Travel Dish for Your Pet
Using cheery oilcloth and a little origami, you can whip up a simple set of bowls that not only hold food and water but also fold flat to tuck into a pocket or bag. Great for travel, long walks, or trips to the vet!
Hambly Screen Prints: Making Buzz at CHA
This family-owned company makes gorgeous papers and rub-ons for all kinds of crafty applications.
CHA Coolness Continues: Artfelt
Check out this easy felting system, which lets you paint with fiber.
Kaleidoscope Kreator: More CHA Innovation
I was bowled over by this crafty image-making software. Imagine, your own custom kaleidoscopes, printed onto fabric or paper!
Yudu Rocks at CHA
Take a look at an elegant new home screen-printing system, just launched at CHA.
How to Recycle Old Holiday Cards into Garland
If you can't bear to toss last year's holiday cards but you don't quite know what to do with them, try making this simple garland. It's a project even little hands can do, and a great way to gather the family for an afternoon of movies, cocoa, and crafting.
How to Make Yarn and Felt Folks
Old-fashioned yarn dolls get a whole new life with this fun project. Dress them up any way you like using our downloadable sheet of clothing patterns!
How to Make Button Cards . . . with Removable Buttons!
This card project is perfect for when you need to give someone just a small gift. It's decorated with an assortment of vintage buttons, which are cleverly attached to the card with pipe cleaners. The recipient can pop them right off and use them for crafting.
How to Make an Easy Needlepoint Gift Box
If you're giving wonderful little gifts for the holidays, why not whip up some equally wonderful little boxes? No wrapping needed!
How to Make a Yo-Yo Handbag
If you love the look of fabric yo-yos, but don't have the patience to make a whole quilt, try this cute bag instead!
How to Make a Crocheted Ring Bracelet
Plastic rings come in lots of sizes. Cover them with single crochet, and you have the makings of some fun, colorful jewelry.
How to Make a Recycled Necktie Scrap Cuff
If you made my Recycled Necktie Scarf, then you probably have a few scraps left over. So turn them into this cute cuff bracelet!
Using Your Crafty Powers for Good
There are so many ways you can use your crafting skills to benefit your community—locally and globally. This article gives you some ideas for getting started with crafting for charity.
Swapping Crafts with Swap-bot
Swap-bot makes it easier to meet crafters all over the world—one swap at a time.
How to Make Woven Ribbon Jewelry
Here's a little weaving project that doesn't require a loom—and you can wear the results on your finger or around your neck!
Crafty Zines: Read Them!
Crafters everywhere are writing and printing zines, which are self-published works of inspiration. Read one! You'll love it.
Discover Mail Art: A Global, One-On-One Art Show
The mail art movement is fascinating: Artists around the world are creating pieces of art to mail to other artists. In fact, the mailing becomes part of the art.
How to Make a Recycled Necktie Scarf
There's silk in those old neckties! Take them apart and make this gorgeous, light-as-a-feather patchwork scarf.
Crafty Business Then and Now: An Interview with Meggiecat
Gain some perspective on building a successful craft-fair business from an experienced maker and seller.
How to Emboss a Metal Tin
These shiny tins look impressive, but here's their secret: They're made with ordinary hardware-store metal tape.
Crafting Long Distance
Two friends share their online collaboration with the world and invite other crafters to join in.
PDX Etsy Art and Craft Show
Hey, Portland, Oregon - be sure to visit a very talented group of local Etsy sellers on Saturday, August 9th!
Three Fun Spool-Knitting Crafts to Try
If you're a fan of spool-knitting (or I-cord, as it's also called), then you'll like these fun and quick little projects. If you're new to spool-knitting, it's a snap to learn.
How to Crochet a Bead and Wire Bracelet
This three-strand beaded bracelet is easy to make, even if you have no crochet experience!
Turning Trash Into Craft
Tiffany Threadgould's company, RePlayGround, uses cast-off stuff as the raw material for making useful household goods.
You're a Fabric Designer!
Spoonflower is an eagerly awaited service that will allow you to have your own designs printed onto fabric. Cofounder Stephen Fraser tells us all about it.
Know Your Hand-Sewing Needles
Here's a little primer to the most commonly used hand-sewing needles: how to recognize them and how best to use them.
How to Make Cold Porcelain
Cold porcelain is a wonderful air-drying clay for jewelry-making and modeling, and it's easy to make in your kitchen.
How to Felt Sweaters
Felted thrift-store sweaters make great craft materials! Here are some tips to help you get the best results from felting in your washing machine.
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Re: My Creations
These came out so cute! You've made my day!
posted: 6:25 pm on May 19thRe: How to Make a Clothespin Cake Topper
Hee hee hee, this is the cutest thing EVER. I may make one for my partner and me in lieu of actually getting married. :-)
posted: 1:05 pm on May 13thRe: How to Make a Rickrack Brooch for Mother's Day
Adorable! And I love any project that gives me an excuse to buy giant ric rac. :-)
posted: 10:07 am on May 6thRe: How to Brighten a Rainy Day Brunch
Ah, a classically genius Jeff Rudell project! Simple, gorgeous, attainable. You are amazing.
posted: 11:49 am on May 4thRe: How to Turn a Soda Can into a Spring Flower Brooch
mrsg3, thank you for all the great variation ideas!
posted: 8:24 am on May 3rdeveh, I love the crochet concept - will have to play around with that.
ArtfulAileen, thanks so much for the rusting tips!
Re: How to Make a Top from Your Dad's Silk Ties
Now, THAT's a great necktie project!
posted: 8:19 am on May 3rdRe: How to Turn a Soda Can into a Spring Flower Brooch
SantaClaus - that's an intriguing question. There are paints that create a rusted-look finish, such as:
posted: 11:24 pm on April 27thhttp://www.paint-store.net/store/home.php?cat=2
And here's a natural method that apparently works for tin, so it might be worth a try on aluminum:
http://www.the-artistic-garden.com/rusted-metal-faux-finish.html
I haven't tried either of these myself, so if you do, I'd love to hear how it went.
Re: How to Turn a Soda Can into a Spring Flower Brooch
Maureclaire, I'd say that this design is safe as a brooch, provided that you take some precaution with the edges. The steel wool step is very helpful. I've worn mine several times without incident, but I'd certainly agree that I'd keep it away from small children, just to be extra-safe.
posted: 12:07 am on April 27thAnother interesting way to use the soda can metal is to cut it in simpler shapes like squares and rectangles, and then wrap some metal tape around those edges to soften them.
Re: How Spray-Paint Stencils Saved a Tablecloth
I love how this came out! What a smart idea for hiding stains!
posted: 12:09 pm on April 25thRe: How to Make a Light out of a CD Spindle
That is just super-duper cool! I hope I can use up the rest of my giant 500 CD spindle SOON so I can make one.
posted: 10:34 pm on April 23rdRe: How to Make an Out-of-the-Ordinary T-Shirt Quilt: Part Two
This quilt is amazing, Erika! And your quilting tutorial has rocked my world. Who knew about quilting tape?! Or the glove?! Genius.
posted: 1:03 pm on April 23rdRe: How to Make a Magazine Reed Box
NancyWard, sure thing - thank you for linking to the tutorial on your blog!
posted: 5:42 pm on April 22ndRe: Crafting with VHS Tapes
Sharli64, I think the macrame would give you a really sturdy watchband. It might be a good idea to back the macrame with some thin ultrasuede. You could probably glue the two layers together, and then use the ultrasuede part to connect to the watch face.
posted: 8:29 pm on April 20thSounds really cool! I hope you'll post a picture here so we can see!
Re: How to Make a Magazine Reed Box
annquill, you're so right - I use old Martha Stewarts all the time for reeds - they make such beautiful ones!
posted: 10:08 am on April 18thThank you, everyone, for the nice comments! Hope you have fun reed-making!
Re: How to Make a Reversible Swiffer Sock
I'm beside myself with excitement over this one. It's pretty, it's useful, AND it's green. Bravo!
posted: 10:12 am on April 15thRe: How to Make a Belted Skirt from a Men's Dress Shirt
This is wonderful! I love how simple the construction is, and the skirt is really cute!
posted: 8:56 am on April 9thRe: How to Upcycle a T-Shirt into a Cardigan
Oh, my goodness - I love this so much! Thank you for the clear, easy to follow instructions.
posted: 4:52 pm on April 7thRe: Recycle Your Tin Cans into Mini-Planters!
I love how these look! And the best part is, you'll be able to start new seedlings in them each year.
posted: 12:08 pm on April 7thThis totally makes me want to go to the big Asian market here in PDX and snap up all the interesting cans I always ogle there.
Re: The Craftonomics of Our Handmade Nation
I'm glad you're raising these questions, because there are more ways to find income in crafting than to make finished goods for sale. You can also write articles and books, take photographs, teach classes, design projects for manufacturers, create and sell patterns or kits, produce online how-tos - there are so many possibilities.
posted: 12:05 pm on April 7thI think it's always a good idea to diversify - to pursue several different income projects at once. Yes, it's more work, but it also brings more financial security, especially in turbulent times.
Re: How to Crochet a Tawashi
I love this project! Useful, simple, pretty, AND makes good use of scrap yarns. I have so much acrylic leftover from teaching various classes - which I'll now be putting to good use. Thanks for the lovely tutorial!
posted: 7:29 am on April 1stRe: Make Beach Glass Earrings
Beautiful earrings, and your drilling tutorial is super-helpful!
posted: 6:57 pm on March 30thRe: Crafting with VHS Tapes
aege8th, not to worry. We love the film, too, which is why we got it on DVD. That VHS tape had been played so many times, it was definitely on its last legs.
posted: 7:09 pm on March 28thRe: How to Make Button Embellishments for Shoes!
Those are adorable!
posted: 11:00 am on March 22ndRe: How to Make a Pretty Pincushion with a Button Center
This is adorable! And your instructions for making the crochet edging are fantastic. I think I could actually do that!
posted: 10:38 am on March 19thAlso, I LOVE how you set up your finished-project photo. Beautiful shot.
Re: How to Embroider Your Own Buttons
These are so beautiful, Erika! I envy your mad embroidery skillz.
posted: 7:43 pm on March 18thDo you have any tips for keeping your embroidery centered on the button as you're pushing the front and back together? Mine always seem to go wonky.
Re: How to Use Buttons to Close a Seam
Oooooh... I clearly need a Simflex ruler.
posted: 6:45 pm on March 14thRe: Super Tips on How to Score a Great Interview
These are excellent interviewing tips, Kathy - thanks!
posted: 12:28 pm on March 12thRe: How to Make a Beautiful Button Pillow
This ROCKS! And my first thought was, "Dang!! How long did it take to sew on all those buttons?!" But the end result is stunning, and we all need a good TV craft project.
posted: 2:57 pm on March 11thRe: Make a Button Choker
OMG! I've had a set of little buckles like this in leather for a while now, but haven't figured out anything to do with them. I love this idea! Thank you!
posted: 3:03 pm on March 9thRe: How to Make Cold Porcelain
chrissie1370, I can't find any references to cold porcelain not being compatible with a mixer. I'm not sure how or if it might affect the consistency of the clay, though. If you do try a test batch with this method, I hope you'll share your findings with us!
posted: 5:58 pm on March 6thRe: How to Make a Gridded Button Portrait
Wow, Lee - this is so amazing. And your instructions are so clear, I totally feel like I could make one. Thanks so much!
posted: 10:00 am on March 6thRe: Is The Craft Industry an Industry Divided?
Well said, bethwalk! I'm fascinated by the question of what these two communities have to offer each other. I think the indie side brings a huge amount of fresh perspective and creative hybridizing to the table, but I also think the traditional side has a lot to teach us in terms of history and craftsmanship. I'd love to see more conversations like this!
posted: 4:16 pm on March 5thRe: CHA Coolness Continues: Artfelt
Roving_Redux, many thanks for posting that clarification!
posted: 1:05 pm on March 5thRe: How to Make a Woven Button Coaster
OMG, Linda - that is insanely cool, And beautiful! So many possibilities, the mind just boggles. Thank you for the beautiful tutorial!
posted: 9:52 am on March 4thRe: How to Make an Embossed Photo Frame for Your Pet
_coda_, I'm so sorry - I've already taken the book back to the library and I can't recall the name! But, take a look at this search page on Amazon - there are so many great motif books out there: http://tinyurl.com/ablh8v.
posted: 8:36 pm on March 2ndRe: How to Make Pet Photo Magnets
So cute!
posted: 10:34 am on February 23rdRe: How to Make an Egg Dish
Genius as always, Jeffery. What a stunning project. Makes me want to try one where I dye the eggs in a bunch of pastel colors first. (Guess I'll be pestering everyone to save their Easter shells.)
posted: 10:33 am on February 23rdRe: Try These Techniques for Perfectly Beautiful Seams
I'm so happy to see this tutorial - seam finishing is too rarely covered in modern sewing books. Your instructions are excellent. Thank you!!
posted: 11:08 am on February 20thRe: CraftStylish-at-CHA Podcast #3: Indie Crafters at CHA
Not_So_Plain_Jane - Well, I sure hope that the summer show in Florida will be a huge success, so that maybe Anaheim will be open to the public next year. For now, that one is an industry-only show. You can buy a "day ticket" for about $150.00, but I think you also have to have business credentials. So - let's cross our fingers for success in Orlando!
posted: 9:44 am on February 10thRe: How to Make a Collapsible Travel Dish for Your Pet
Frumsglassmenagerie and GlacierBlue, your points are very well taken. I'm so grateful to everyone for adding so much good value to this discussion! I love the idea of using a tightly-woven canvas. I might add one caution: it seems to me that sewing along the folded edge of the finished bowl might be a very heavy-duty job with canvas, so I'd definitely recommend some testing with scrap fabric in that case.
posted: 10:55 am on February 8th...And now I'm all intrigued at the idea of making my own oilcloth!
Re: How to Make a Collapsible Travel Dish for Your Pet
RacyTracy, I believe this dish is safe to use as it's designed. Oilcloth is made from vinyl, which is also used in lots of other pet products, from kennel parts to chew toys. I do recommend leaving the dish out in sunlight for several hours to bleach out the scent of the vinyl, as I mentioned in the post. And I would not recommend using this dish or any plastic dish to heat pet food or water in a microwave, as that can leach toxins from the plastic.
posted: 2:20 pm on February 7thBut for occasional use on walks or travel, this dish is a safe vessel for food and water.
Re: How to Make a Catnip Pillow and Blanket
I love this idea SO MUCH! Pushkin has one of these in his near future...
posted: 2:07 pm on February 7thRe: Crafting Your Personality
I loved this post! I've been thinking for a couple days about my crafting personality, and have come to the conclusion that the only answer is: I am something of a crafty multiple-personality. And I like that. :-)
posted: 1:40 pm on February 3rdRe: Yudu Rocks at CHA
Fletchbrew, each screen would be a single color. If you wanted to do a multiple-color print, you'd burn a screen for each print and then go though the printing and setting process for each color. That video tutorial is loaded with good info for your hubby!
posted: 10:59 am on January 31stRe: How to Make Necktie Valentines
morningglories, that is a lovely idea!
posted: 10:26 am on January 31stRe: How to Make a Valentine from an Onion
Wow... could you BE any more of a genius?
posted: 8:00 pm on January 29thThis is a beautiful project, and I loved the framing of your story, and your practice of sending yourself a note on Valentine's Day. This is one of my favorite posts of yours ever.
Re: How to Make Cold Porcelain
Maria13, how interesting... I can't wait to try this in the microwave! Thanks so much for posting the tip!
posted: 7:56 pm on January 29thRe: How to Make a Super-Simple Recycled Quilt
Hagridsmom, thanks so much for the great tip on knot-tying!
posted: 7:56 pm on January 29thRe: How to Make Your Own Valentine
This is so wonderful - especially those little rolled-up wishes.
posted: 7:54 pm on January 29thRe: How to Make Hand-Warming Gloves
Popoagie, thank you for all the great tips!
posted: 10:15 am on January 28thRe: CraftStylish Handcrafts the Booth for CHA
Wow, that's spectacular. Can't wait to see!
posted: 10:16 am on January 25thRe: How to Make a Super-Simple Recycled Quilt
susanbrownknitting, those are great tips for non-seamsters. Thank you so much for posting them!
posted: 9:46 am on January 24thRe: How to Weave on a Cardboard Loom
SelenaEon, what sounds awesome! I hope you'll post the finished product in the Gallery so we can all see!
posted: 9:45 am on January 24thRe: How to Make a Super-Simple Recycled Quilt
THAT is brilliant, Linda. Thanks so much for posting that tip. Dang... wish I'd done mine that way!
posted: 2:45 pm on January 23rdRe: How to Make Dangly Earrings with Magazine Pages
Super cute!
posted: 5:29 pm on January 22ndRe: How to Make a Woven Scrap Journal
eveh, you should be able to find those seaming needles in the knitting section of Michael's or Jo-Ann. Or, try your local yarn stores. If you can't find them, a metal tapestry needle with a blunt tip would also work well.
posted: 12:47 pm on January 17thRe: How to Sew a Fabric Bowl
I love your fabric bowls. Thank you so much for the tutorial!
posted: 12:36 pm on January 14thRe: How to Recycle a Sweater into a Chair Cover
This is AWESOME!!
posted: 12:36 pm on January 14thRe: Crafting through Grief
So sorry to hear about Mac Daddy. It's an awful thing to lose a beloved pet, and certainly takes time to recover. Crafting is indeed a good balm for a broken heart.
posted: 5:31 pm on January 12thRe: How to Make a Mosaic with Your Old Plastic
Absolutely beautiful! I just cut up and tossed a whole bunch of old cards. Wish I'd waited a few more days - I would have loved to make this!
posted: 1:57 pm on January 8thRe: How to Make Hand-Warming Gloves
Jen1964, In my experience, the heat will last about 15 to 20 minutes, and then your hands will stay warm much longer.
posted: 9:21 am on January 6thRe: How to Make Hand-Warming Gloves
dnjmama - love your mods!
posted: 11:48 am on January 4thRe: How to Make Hand-Warming Gloves
LizzieK8 - love the idea of velcro for cleaning!
posted: 6:40 pm on January 3rdKC4 - great idea to add aromatherapy!
Re: How to Make Papier Mache Bowls with Your Holiday Leftovers
So pretty! I love this idea!
posted: 5:48 pm on January 1stRe: How to Make a Business Card Holder . . . From Playing Cards
phunkymama, I used what is probably a heavy-duty laminator at my local copy shop. I used 5 mil pouches, which sealed fine at the edges, although I did need to cut the laminate 1/8" from all edges to incorporate a slight gap around the very edges of the playing cards. If you have access to the 5 mil laminate, perhaps that would work better for you. Please let me know!
posted: 9:55 pm on December 29thRe: How to Make a Business Card Holder . . . From Playing Cards
chibimaddy, I've been trying to see your posting, but this link doesn't take me there! Can you give it to me again?
posted: 12:02 am on December 16thRe: Button Advent Calendar...in progress
Love it! Love the buttons you've used, too!
posted: 9:29 pm on December 15thRe: How to Make a Men's Fleece Hoodie
What a great idea for drafting a pattern!
posted: 11:25 am on December 13thRe: How to Keep Your Guy Warm in His Baseball Cap at a Football Game
That is absolutely genius! Heck, I need one, too!
posted: 10:55 am on December 13thRe: Resparkle Your Old Ornaments: Round One
How cute is that? It would catch the Christmas tree lights nicely, too!
posted: 9:19 am on November 30thRe: How to Make a Custom Clock
Fantastic! And I love seeing all these different versions.
posted: 1:35 pm on November 29thRe: Felt Ornament
I love it! Really like the variation of sewing through the photo.
posted: 5:30 pm on November 24thRe: Holiday Button Napkin Rings
These are beautiful!
posted: 8:10 pm on November 23rdRe: How to Make a Garland with Punch
Oh, my goodness. Utterly beautiful. I love it on the wire tree, so you can enjoy the form of the paper to the fullest.
posted: 1:41 pm on November 17thRe: How to Make Cold Porcelain
bluebutterfly - let's talk more by email about what's going wrong with your cold porcelain. Will you email me? diane AT deepideas DOT com.
posted: 2:28 pm on November 16thRe: How to Make Button Cards . . . with Removable Buttons!
craftretiree, I can help you with your printing issue if you email me. diane AT deepideas DOT com. Will you tell me what internet browser you're using, please?
posted: 2:26 pm on November 16thRe: How to Make a Multi-Photo Frame
Wow, simple and ingenious! Thanks for the great tutorial.
posted: 2:12 pm on November 15thRe: How to Make a Collaged Table with a Built-in Game
Super, super awesome!!
posted: 2:11 pm on November 15thRe: How to Make Paperless Origami
That is so genius, I might just have to go lie down. Amazing idea!
posted: 10:39 am on November 10thRe: How to Make a Surprisingly Simple Paper Wreath
Dang. That is absolutely fantastic!
posted: 2:55 pm on November 3rdRe: Make an Embellished Day of the Dead Collage
This is so pretty! I love crafts that are infused with meaning.
posted: 11:34 am on October 26thRe: How to Craft with Gourds
Linda - if your local farmer's markets don't have any, both Welburn Gourd Farm and Amish Gourds (links above) are lovely to deal with - they ship very fast. Mom and I just bought some amazing "jewelry gourds" from Welburn - they're tiny, like Christmas-ornament size! I can't wait to play with them!
posted: 3:05 pm on October 24thRe: Make a Photo-Strip Garland
What a cute idea! I'm reading a book right now that features these cute 1" x 1" collages - they'd be great in this garland treatment, too! Plus, I love any craft that involves office supplies.
posted: 11:38 am on October 21stRe: How to Make an Embellished Blanket with Recycled Sweaters
Okay, it must be said: he looks adorable. :-) And I love the blanket!
posted: 11:29 am on October 9thRe: How to Recycle Yarn from a Thrift-Store Sweater
Beautiful tutorial, Lee - and great to see you here!
posted: 1:50 pm on October 4thRe: How to Make a Doily Bowl
What a great project! I love the idea of threading decorative stuff through the doilies!
posted: 10:08 am on September 24thRe: A Gorgeous Collection of Free Crochet Stitches Online
Lordy - that is freakin' wonderful. Thank you so much for the link! It makes me weep just a little. :-)
posted: 11:15 am on September 19thRe: How to Make Woven Ribbon Jewelry
susanstars - OOh, seriously! Love that idea!
posted: 10:07 am on September 18thRe: Crafty Zines: Read Them!
digibudi, I hope you do make a zine - it would be fabulous!
posted: 10:06 am on September 18thRe: How to Turn Fabric into a Sparkly Embellishment
Now, THAT's super-cool! *Adding to my To Craft List*
posted: 9:52 am on September 14thRe: How to Make a Belt and Use Quilting for Your Fashion Inspiration
Beautiful! This really gets my wheels spinning. Love the stitch pattern and thread combined with the leather colors.
posted: 12:05 pm on September 12thRe: How to Add Crochet Trim to Any Fabric Edge
Awesome - thanks for the great photos. I totally feel like I could do this now!
posted: 2:36 pm on September 9thRe: How To: English Paper Piecing Project
What a great tutorial! And I love this project. Thank you!
posted: 12:35 pm on September 5thRe: How to Embellish a Picture Frame with Buttons
Super cute idea! Makes me wish I had more wall space. :-)
posted: 9:32 am on August 31stRe: How to Make a Recycled Necktie Scarf
beverlyb9, sure thing - the scarf top can be pieced any way you like. If you decide to make one with the narrower angled stripes, will you post a picture to the Gallery so we can all see?
posted: 9:31 am on August 31stRe: How to Emboss a Metal Tin
Merilyn, if you cut the cardstock about 1/8" smaller than the top of the tin, then believe it or not, the adhesive on the tape will hold the cardstock down to the tin just fine. It's a very strong adhesive - just burnish the edges well with a plastic spoon and you're all set. If you prefer to glue the cardstock down first, then you might find something like double-stick tape to be easy and effective.
posted: 12:57 am on August 24thRe: How to Reverse Applique a Tote Bag
denese - You know, you certainly could machine-stitch the edges of the applique. The look would be different, of course, but it would definitely be quicker to do that way. I suppose then you'd need to press the edges of the applique first, so they wouldn't move while you sewed them. The nice thing about the hand-stitching is that you can make lots of tiny adjustments to the shape of the applique as you sew.
posted: 3:22 pm on August 19thIf you try this way, I hope you'll post a picture to the Gallery so we can all see!
Re: How to Crochet a Bead and Wire Bracelet
Apologies, everyone! The basic wire crochet tutorial is at http://www.craftypod.com/?p=71.
posted: 8:10 pm on August 13thRe: How to Make a T-Shirt Quilt
I love the idea of framing the t-shirt pieces in other fabrics - the mix is really fun, and also makes this more elegant than any other t-shirt quilt I've seen. Nice work! And, good luck at school!
posted: 5:01 pm on August 11thRe: How to Make Perfect Paper Daisies
So lovely and simple. Thank you for this excellent tutorial!
posted: 10:15 am on August 11thRe: Last Minute Gift to Make-Woven Ribbon Scarf
This is lovely, and what a great idea!
posted: 10:38 am on August 9thRe: How to Make Cards and Tags with Stripes and Dots
I love these! Thanks for the great tutorial!
posted: 1:11 pm on August 6thRe: Be A Crochet Insider with this great Web Zine
That's awesome - thanks for the link! I hadn't heard about this, and I love the projects in the current issue.
posted: 9:54 am on July 25thRe: How to Felt Sweaters
elizart. I haven't heard about using it for felting, but I sure have seen people use the leftover fluff to stuff toys. Works great!
posted: 2:04 pm on July 23rdRe: How to Crochet with Fabric
Awesome tutorial! I can't wait to give this a try.
posted: 10:52 am on July 9thRe: Crochet your own Orb
Wowee, this is an awesome concept! *adding to overlong To-Make list...*
posted: 10:44 am on July 7thRe: How To: Make a Popsicle Stick Purse
This is beautiful - it looks so modern, even with the vintage technique. And I'm pretty darn impressed with that craftsmanship!
posted: 5:17 pm on June 30thRe: How to Make a Beaded Crochet Pendant
How lovely! And what a great tutorial!
posted: 2:44 am on June 23rdRe: Which Ink is Right for Your Project
This is super-helpful - thank you!
posted: 10:30 am on June 19thRe: Get Addicted to Designing Your Own Flowers
This is WAY cool. I love how you can contribute your flowers to a public garden. Thanks so much for sharing the link!
posted: 10:29 am on June 19thRe: Money-Saving Tip: Don’t Buy Duplicate Hooks
That's dandy! I just realized the other day that I have about 15 hooks in sizes G through I. I can't wait to use this - thank you!!
posted: 1:02 pm on May 18thRe: Take a Peek at Portland's Vibrant Crafty Scene
Yay, P-Town! That certainly was a fun, crafty day. I thought I'd add, too: anyone who's interested in crafty things going on in Portland can also check out my local website: http://www.diyalert.com.
posted: 1:07 am on May 15th