If you scrapbook or craft this is a wonderful easy to follow paste paper tutorial.Found over on Lili's bookbinding site. Check out this paper tutorial.
Friday, August 12, 2011
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Crochet Bedspread Instructions
CLARK'S O.N.T. MERCERIZED BEDSPREAD COTTON, White or Ecru.
Single Size: 35 balls.
Double Size: 43 balls.
Steel Crochet Hook No. 8.
GAUGE: Each block measures about 6 inches square.
For single size spread about 70 x 106 inches, including fringe, make 11 x 17 blocks.
For double size spread about 88 x 106 inches, including fringe, make 14 x 17 blocks.
BLOCK . . . Ch 8. Join with sl st to form ring.
1st rnd: Ch 1, 16 sc in ring. Join with sl st in 1st sc.
2nd rnd: Ch 1, sc in same place as sl st, * ch 3, skip 1 sc, sc in next sc. Repeat from * around, joining last ch-3 with sl st in 1st sc.
3rd rnd; Sl st in next sp, in each sp around make sc, h dc, 3 dc, h dc and sc (8 petals).
4th rnd: * Ch 5, sc behind next sc on last loop rnd. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 5.
5th rnd: In each loop around make sc, h dc, dc, 4 tr, dc, h dc and sc.
6th rnd: * Ch 6, sc behind next sc on last loop rnd, ch 9, sl st in 9th ch from hook, in this ch-9 loop make sc, h dc, 3 dc, 5 tr, 3 dc, h dc and sc, sl st in sc at base of loop. Repeat from * around.
7th rnd: In each ch-6 loop make sc, h dc, dc, 5 tr, dc, h dc, and sc. Join with sl st in 1st sc of 1st petal.
8th rnd: Sl st in h dc and in dc, ch 1, sc in same place as last sl st, * ch 4, sc in next st, ch 6, skip 3 tr, sc in next st, ch 4, sc in next st, ch 6, sc in dc of next petal. Repeat from * around, joining last ch-6 with sl st in 1st sc. 9th rnd: Sl st in 4 ch, in sc and in next ch, sc in ch-6 loop, ch 4, sc in same loop, * ch 6, in next ch-6 loop make sc, ch 4 and sc. Repeat from * around. Join.
10th rnd: Sl st in 4 ch, in sc and in next 2 ch, ch 4, in same loop make 2 tr, ch 5 and 3 tr, * (ch 6, in next loop make sc, ch 4 and sc) 3 times; ch 6, in next loop make 3 tr, ch 5 and 3 tr. Repeat from * around. Join with sl st in top st of 1st ch-4.
11th rnd: Ch 4, tr in next 2 tr, * in corner sp make 3 tr, ch 5 and 3 tr, tr in next 3 tr, ch 6, sc in next loop, (ch 6, in next loop make sc, ch 4 and sc) twice; ch 6, sc in next loop, ch 6, tr in next 3 tr. Repeat from * around. Join. 12th rnd: Ch 4, tr in 5 tr, * in next loop make 3 tr, ch 5 and 3 tr, tr in 6 tr, 3 tr in next loop, ch 6, sc in next loop, ch 6, in next loop make sc, ch 4 and sc, ch 6, sc in next loop, ch 6, 3 tr in next loop, tr in next 6 tr. Repeat from * around. Join.
13th rnd: Ch 4, tr in 8 tr, * in next loop make 3 tr, ch 5 and 3 tr, tr in 12 tr, 3 tr in next loop, (ch 3, tr in next loop) twice; ch 3, 3 tr in next loop, tr in next 12 tr. Repeat from * around. Join and fasten off. Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Punched Tin Light Shields Recycle
Great recycle craft for old soda cans and tuna cans . We made these as Kids as well as many other people .Instructions found HERE
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
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Friday, August 5, 2011
Shoe spats
Found over on Mrs Greens Info Be sure to check out all the great tutorials on this site.
We have made these but out of old jeans with the zipper in the front.This is a crocheted version and very cute.
The example shown was crocheted using sport weight yarn and a size F hook. Finished size will vary based on yarn selection, hook size, and tension. This pattern is written for making the right spat. To change the pattern for the left foot, work R10 in back loops only instead of front.
R1: With color A, Ch 57, turn.
R2: Starting in 3rd ch from hook, dc 55, ch 2, turn.
R3: Dc 55, ch 2, turn.
R4: Dc 3; ch 2, sk next 2 st; dc 50, ch 2, turn.
R5: *Dc 4, dc 2 in next st* repeat 10 times; dc 2 in ch sp, dc 3, ch 2, turn.
R6-7: Dc 65, ch 2, turn.
R8: Dc 3; ch 2, sk next 2 st; dc 60, ch 2, turn.
R9: *Dc 5, dc 2 in next st* repeat 10 times; dc 2 in ch sp, dc 3, ch 2, turn.
R10: Working in front loops only, dc 75, ch 2, turn.
R11: Dc 75, ch 2, turn.
R12: Dc 2 in each st across (150 st), ch 2, turn.
R13: Dc 2 in each st across (300 st). Fasten off and change to color B.
R14: Sl st into last st of previous row, ch 1, hdc 299. Fasten off and change to color A.
R15: Sl st into the end of R9, working in the open stitches left alongside R10; ch 2, dc 74, ch 2, turn.
R16: Dc 75, ch 2, turn.
R17: *Dc 6, dc 2 in next st* repeat 10 times, dc 5, ch 2, turn.
R18-19: Dc 85, ch 2, turn.
R20: Dc 2 in each st across (170 st), ch 2, turn.
R21: Dc 2 in each st across (340 st). Fasten off and change to color B.
R22: Sl st into last st of previous row, ch 1, hdc 339. Fasten off.
Weave in all ends and sew buttons into place to finish.Thursday, August 4, 2011
Recycle T-Shirt Dog Toys
Found this great dog tog with instructions over on craftbits.com She calls it a tugga toy
Check out how to make this recycle T-SHIRT Dog Tugga Toy.
T shirt Memory Quilt
This is a site with instructions to make and recycle tee shirts into a memory quilt.
Similar to my race shirt quilt. instructions found HERE
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Scrapbooking sites .Digi
Mypinkstamper.com : http://www.mypinkstamper.com/ This blogger LOVES pink. She has a pink craft room that she calls her “Pink Loft” as well as a pink bone folder and chair etc. You can find many how to videos on this site. This blogger uses her Cricut machine for creating scrapbook pages, goodie bags, and cards. She has recently designed her own rubber stamps and has starred in two Cricut DVD’s.
Stephaniehowell.typepad.com : http://stephaniehowell.typepad.com/ Many great ideas can be found on this blog. She creates cards as well as scrapbook layouts. The varied embellishments really spruced up the page layouts. Stephanie also shares her life with her readers including her soldier husband.
Just-a-scrappin.blogspot.com : http://just-a-scrappin.blogspot.com/ If you own a Cricut this blog site is a great one for you. She shows you many different templates for cutting using your Cricut. Then you can use those cutouts to create scrapbook layouts. There are also how-to videos included on this blog.
Aboverubiesstudio.com :http://www.aboverubiesstudio.com/ This blogger posts daily and usually has videos showing various techniques and new products. There is a lot of information available on this blog. She compares and contracts various products such as the Gypsy vs. the Sure Cuts A Lot.
Creationswithchristina.com :http://www.creationswithchristina.com/ Lots of video tutorials on this blog using the Cricut. This blogger creates cards, favors and scrapbook pages using the Cricut and other various methods.
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Not Your Mama's Foil
From about.com
The next time you go for that brown sugar while you're baking and it's a brick, place on a sheet of aluminum foil, preheat the oven to three hundred degrees, cook for five minutes and voila, no more brick, just brown sugar.
The next time you're drying clothes and you've run out of fabric softener, simply use a bit of aluminum foil roll into a ball throw in the dryer and dry normally. the aluminum foil attracts the static that would usually be on your clothes.
Now we'll use aluminum foil to improve an ironing board. First, remove the cover from the ironing board, place a piece of aluminum foil at the top where you do most of your ironing and replace the cover. The aluminum foil will hold the heat from the iron and help press the clothes from underneath.
The next time your scissors are getting dull, instead of getting a new pair, take several layers of aluminum foil and cut through them several times. this quickly sharpens the scissors and works on any type of scissors, cheap or expensive.
This is my favorite. We're going to use aluminum foil to make a grilled cheese sandwich. First put all the ingredients for the sandwich in some foil, you can use butter or not, and fold the aluminum foil into a pouch. This is fun when you go on trip with kids and stop at hotel rooms because we're going to use an iron to cook the sandwich. We'll make sure the iron is heated up and we're going to cook that on both sides for several minutes until its toasted. Here's what the sandwich looks like when it's done.
How to use foil not like your mama did !
Save Brown Sugar
The next time you go for that brown sugar while you're baking and it's a brick, place on a sheet of aluminum foil, preheat the oven to three hundred degrees, cook for five minutes and voila, no more brick, just brown sugar.
Use as a Fabric Softener
The next time you're drying clothes and you've run out of fabric softener, simply use a bit of aluminum foil roll into a ball throw in the dryer and dry normally. the aluminum foil attracts the static that would usually be on your clothes.
Improve Your Ironing
Now we'll use aluminum foil to improve an ironing board. First, remove the cover from the ironing board, place a piece of aluminum foil at the top where you do most of your ironing and replace the cover. The aluminum foil will hold the heat from the iron and help press the clothes from underneath.
Sharpen Scissors
The next time your scissors are getting dull, instead of getting a new pair, take several layers of aluminum foil and cut through them several times. this quickly sharpens the scissors and works on any type of scissors, cheap or expensive.
Make Grilled Cheese
This is my favorite. We're going to use aluminum foil to make a grilled cheese sandwich. First put all the ingredients for the sandwich in some foil, you can use butter or not, and fold the aluminum foil into a pouch. This is fun when you go on trip with kids and stop at hotel rooms because we're going to use an iron to cook the sandwich. We'll make sure the iron is heated up and we're going to cook that on both sides for several minutes until its toasted. Here's what the sandwich looks like when it's done.
Monday, August 1, 2011
Wedding decor favors How To's
Learn how to make these great wedding decor items.How to instructions found HERE
Sunday, July 17, 2011
50 ways To Repurpose and Recycle a Wedding Dress
It Now that the wedding is over ,it seems a shame to store an expensive dress when there are so many ways to repurpose wedding gowns . Here is a small lit of ideas for any wedding dress or ugly bridesmaid outfit.
1. How about making a christening outfit
Many patterns can be found in stores and online
2. Make underwear
Use that silk and lace to create something special. How to Link Lace
How to Link
3. Kimono Robe
Wonderful with a bit of colored embroidery around the white of the old wedding dress. How to Link
4. Evening Gloves How to Link
5. Arm warmers with thumb holes
6. First Holy communion Dress
7. Garter
Make garter for your friends and family How to Link
8. Christmas ornaments
9. Jewelry Bag
10. Flower girl's dress
11. Anniversary Outfit
Shorten the dress if you're going to be dining out, remind your husband how beautiful you looked on your wedding day
12. Fabric Earrings
13. Fabric flowers
My fav is the fabric Flowers How to Link
14.Bed skirt
15.Padded hangers How to Link
16.Ring bearer pillow
For your family and friends How to Link
17.Burial Bunting
18.Cocktail Dress
19.Donate To a Local Theatrical Company
20.Bassinet Skirting
A very sweet way to remember your life and child a beautiful skirt of your own wedding dress.
How to Link
21.Fairy Princess Dress
22.Halloween Costume
23.Fabric Flags with photos printed on fabric.
Print on dress and make cute fabric flags for your anniversary party .Remember to get other anniversary photos through the years to add to the flags How to Link
24.Art Canvas
Stretch across a frame and paint away ,or print on fabric and frame .
25.Donate To Charity
26.Christmas Tree Skirt How to Link
27.Doll cloths or Doll dressed like an angel
28.Pillow Sham
29.Sell On eBay
30.Shadow Box
31.Prom Dress
32.Sell to a second hand shop
33.Stuffed animals How to Link Dog
34.Quilt or Photo Quilt - How to print on fabric
35.Tablecloth
36. Table runner How to Link
37.Wedding Album Cover
A great way to store all the wedding memories is in a fabric covered photo album covered wedding fabric and lace. How to Link
38.Wedding Gift Wrapping
39.Storage box Covers
How to stylishly store your treasures . How to link
40.Christmas bags How to Link
41.Christmas stockings How to Link
42.Baby shoes How to Link
43.Fabric postcards invitations
44.Ballerina dress
45.Hankies
For the groomsmen and grandchildren or just a memento of the day How to Link
46. Evening Purse How to Link
47.Tree Skirt How to Link
48. Card fronts for a anniversary dinner or celebration. Mixed media Quilting site
49. Valentine gifts
50.Tooth fairy Pillow
1. How about making a christening outfit
Many patterns can be found in stores and online
2. Make underwear
Use that silk and lace to create something special. How to Link Lace
How to Link
3. Kimono Robe
Wonderful with a bit of colored embroidery around the white of the old wedding dress. How to Link
4. Evening Gloves How to Link
5. Arm warmers with thumb holes
6. First Holy communion Dress
7. Garter
Make garter for your friends and family How to Link
8. Christmas ornaments
9. Jewelry Bag
10. Flower girl's dress
11. Anniversary Outfit
Shorten the dress if you're going to be dining out, remind your husband how beautiful you looked on your wedding day
12. Fabric Earrings
13. Fabric flowers
My fav is the fabric Flowers How to Link
14.Bed skirt
15.Padded hangers How to Link
16.Ring bearer pillow
For your family and friends How to Link
17.Burial Bunting
18.Cocktail Dress
19.Donate To a Local Theatrical Company
20.Bassinet Skirting
A very sweet way to remember your life and child a beautiful skirt of your own wedding dress.
How to Link
21.Fairy Princess Dress
22.Halloween Costume
23.Fabric Flags with photos printed on fabric.
Print on dress and make cute fabric flags for your anniversary party .Remember to get other anniversary photos through the years to add to the flags How to Link
24.Art Canvas
Stretch across a frame and paint away ,or print on fabric and frame .
25.Donate To Charity
26.Christmas Tree Skirt How to Link
27.Doll cloths or Doll dressed like an angel
28.Pillow Sham
29.Sell On eBay
30.Shadow Box
31.Prom Dress
32.Sell to a second hand shop
33.Stuffed animals How to Link Dog
34.Quilt or Photo Quilt - How to print on fabric
35.Tablecloth
36. Table runner How to Link
37.Wedding Album Cover
A great way to store all the wedding memories is in a fabric covered photo album covered wedding fabric and lace. How to Link
38.Wedding Gift Wrapping
39.Storage box Covers
How to stylishly store your treasures . How to link
40.Christmas bags How to Link
41.Christmas stockings How to Link
42.Baby shoes How to Link
43.Fabric postcards invitations
44.Ballerina dress
45.Hankies
For the groomsmen and grandchildren or just a memento of the day How to Link
46. Evening Purse How to Link
47.Tree Skirt How to Link
48. Card fronts for a anniversary dinner or celebration. Mixed media Quilting site
49. Valentine gifts
50.Tooth fairy Pillow
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