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handmade christmas

December 4, 2009 · Leave a Comment

after making the easy decision of going handmade this christmas i thought i would share some of the amazing things i found…

for baby…

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Bottle Bumper (cover) :: Bunky Bonkey

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3 pack of printed onesies :: Retro Boutique

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Hanging Monkey Teether Toy :: Little Sapling Toys

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Delux Socktopus :: Black Bird Fashions

kids…

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carrying case for Nintendo DS :: QT creations

for dad…

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motorcycle pillow cover ::  Branch Handmade

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Kansas License tag clock :: 8mile creek designs

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old gas key magnets :: 8mile creek designs

husband/wife…

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love you always wall quote :: simple shapes

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king and queen pillowcases :: love addix

Categories: christmas · handmade · recycled holiday

Easter Egg Tutorial

April 11, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Just in case you are looking for a crafty activity for the holiday, or are not starting the celebration until tomorrow (like us) i literally just stumbled across this fabric egg sewing lesson. Retro Mama’s site is beatuiful in fact with many more activities to try.. if you have the time.

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Fabric Eggs :: Retro Mama

we have bits + pieces of upholstery fabric all over the house from a fabric samples book we rescued a few years ago… but we really havent made anything productive yet. This would be a great first timers project that even the kids can get into.

I have also added it to our ever growing list of fabulous tutorials (found across the top)

Categories: Tutorials · recycled holiday

Custom Tea Set Anyone??

February 24, 2009 · 2 Comments

Paint Your Own Tea Cup ::Apartment Therapy Re-Nest

Among many diy recycled crafts i fell in love with this one. first her illustrations are stunning. and fun. who whould have thought octopi would look so awesome on a tea set? and second i really didnt realize it was this simple.

tools: pebeo porcelain pen + paints

how: paint your designs. dry for 24 hours. then bake in oven at 300F

(more detailed instructions at Re-Nest from Apartment Therapy)

anyone know if glass reacts the same as porcelain? think i can paint on glass jars like this???

Categories: Tutorials · around the house · recycled holiday

get yourself into glamourous handmade gear for new years

December 30, 2008 · Leave a Comment

This is the only holiday that is immediately followed by another equally huge holiday. You have 7 days of breathing room to relax, clean up the house… and then smack-wham another celebration.

If you have found yourself with a little extra time, and are dying to add your personal handmade touch to your new years attire, check these out….

500x400 Make a Fastinator

500x400 Make Fabric Oragami

250x225 Make a Mock Tuxedo Bib

500x400 Make a Ruffled Party Necklace

500x400 Make Silk Flowers

400x555 Make an Osman Tie

all photos and links from Burdastyle.com

Categories: Tutorials · christmas · clothing · handmade · holidays · on you · recycled holiday

Recycled Wrap

December 24, 2008 · Leave a Comment

Recycled gift wrap on Flickr – Photo Sharing!.

Perfect Recycled Wrap :: Hanniabej’s

just remember to keep the recycling bin nearby –instead of stuffing all this paper in a garbage bag. Don’t forget to recycle this holiday.

Categories: handmade · recycled art · recycled holiday · stationary

sparkling stars light up the night

December 10, 2008 · Leave a Comment

Im obsessed with stars lately, perhaps for the desire to make a million wishes, or possibly just for their glittering sparkle appeal. If you feeling the same, here are a few tutorials to fulfill your wish-making dreams…

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Paper Acordian Star :: Martha Stewart

To make:

  1. start by folding a square or rectangle of paper into accordion pleats (you may want to experiment with plain paper before working with fancier stock). The number of pleats determines the number of points on the ornament: For example, four pleats will equal eight points.
  2. Fold the accordion of paper in half to find the center; unfold, and staple once at the center. If your ornament is too long to be stapled, you can fashion a staple out of wire: Make two small holes in the center with an awl, insert the wire through the holes, and twist the back.
  3. Make a deep diagonal or slightly curved cut into each end of the folded paper (about halfway to the center); the sharp corners will form the points of the star.
  4. Fan the sides out so that they meet, and attach them on the back with small pieces of tape. Use Scotch Magic tape, which is easy to remove, so you can flatten and store the star until the next special occasion.

More flat paper star tutorials from Martha Stewart

another fabulous tutorial uses plastic bottles (especially good since apparently they are so difficult to recycle), creating different patterned stars taking advantage of the different designs on the bottom of the bottles.

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Water Bottle Stars Tutorial :: Espritcabane

Categories: Tutorials · christmas · holidays · recycled holiday

Unique trees = so much love

December 10, 2008 · Leave a Comment

These yarn wrapped trees are exactly what i was looking for to add colour to my house.
recycled miniature yarn tree in progress by paper•ballet.

Yarn wrapping technique :: Paper*Ballet

The general materials are listed on her flickr page (click on top photo) but basically its a cone shape from recycled papers such as junk mail, or toilet paper rolls. You can wrap with anything you have lying around the craft room.

This seems simple enough that i could give this to my daughter to work on by herself. This is a big thing lately. i would most likely get my arm chewed off if i try to slip in and fix something. Funny story though, because its all my fault. I was trying to teach her not to change or ‘fix’ other people projects (i found my doll with a big black smile across his somber face, because i didnt make him happy enough) … and now its coming back to get me, and my need to get my hands in and help ‘guide’ her.

Felted Trees Tutorial :: The Long Thread

I am overjoyed for these felted trees, but i personally dont wear or have wool sweaters. I love the colours though. (square tree from martha, if you dont have wool or friends with wool) Below is another paper tree tutorial

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Magazine Trees Tutorial :: Not Martha

And a simple wooden tree…

(i couldnt decide where to list this one.. under sticks or trees.. such serious decisions to make)

Wooden Tree :: espritcabane.com

But for the more serious crafter …

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Felt Holiday Tree Tutorial :: The Thompson Family

The unique beauty lies in the choice of fabrics and colours. Use monochromatic colour scheme for an elegant + sophisticated look. Or if your house is like mine, and the furniture, walls and accessories are already monochromatic  (all beige + brown) try for a mismatched random colour selection.

Categories: Tutorials · christmas · holidays · recycled art · recycled holiday