Hello and Welcome to another addition of Crafty Wednesday.
Today's craft comes to us from everyone's favorite handmade marketplace, Etsy. It was presented in one of the How-Tuesday's video through You Tube.
Parchment Flowers
Super Cute and Super Easy.
http://www.etsy.com/storque/article/4207/
Grab your supplies and get craftin!
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Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Crafty Wednesday :) Book Review: Retro Revamp
Hello Crafters!
Today’s Crafty Wednesday is a book recommendation. I collect craft books like some people collect stamps.
“Retro Revamp: Funky Projects, from HandBags to Housewares” by Jennifer Knapp
This book has a ton of great projects including:
~Holly Golightly’s Dream Bag – which is a great made out of assorted ribbons
~Comfty T-Shirt Quilt – a quilt made out of you’re old favorite T-Shirts. I want to do this but first I have to get over the idea of cutting up all of my concert shirts.
~Mad Hatter Teapot – great project is you like to mosaic
~Flower-Power Bike Basket – make it even if you don’t own a bike. Just hang it on your wall or something
~Mystery Date End Table – you could use any board game you like. Monopoly would make a wonderful table
And for the pets you love oh so much:
~Dapper Dog Collar – super cute and super fashionable
~Mice Madness – fun catnip toys and a great way to use up scrape fabric
Get this book and go Crafty Wild!
Today’s Crafty Wednesday is a book recommendation. I collect craft books like some people collect stamps.
“Retro Revamp: Funky Projects, from HandBags to Housewares” by Jennifer Knapp
This book has a ton of great projects including:
~Holly Golightly’s Dream Bag – which is a great made out of assorted ribbons
~Comfty T-Shirt Quilt – a quilt made out of you’re old favorite T-Shirts. I want to do this but first I have to get over the idea of cutting up all of my concert shirts.
~Mad Hatter Teapot – great project is you like to mosaic
~Flower-Power Bike Basket – make it even if you don’t own a bike. Just hang it on your wall or something
~Mystery Date End Table – you could use any board game you like. Monopoly would make a wonderful table
And for the pets you love oh so much:
~Dapper Dog Collar – super cute and super fashionable
~Mice Madness – fun catnip toys and a great way to use up scrape fabric
Get this book and go Crafty Wild!
Happy Crafting :)
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Crafty Wednesday!
Welcome back to another installment of Craft Wednesday :)
Today's craft comes to use from "Handmade Books" by Kathy Blake.
Making a memo pad.
I use memo pads all the time. I use them for "to-do" lists and grocery lists and anything else i need to write on.
Materials
A stack of paper (any color. I would recommend a text weight paper)
1 piece 0f cardboard cut the same size as the paper
clamps or clothespins
rubber cement
Steps:
1. Cut paper to desired size and however many sheets you would like
2. Tamp the stack of paper and the cardboard together, making sure that the side to be glued is flush and even
3. Clamp the stack, with the edge of the cardboard on the bottom, applying clamps on opposite sides, leaving free the side that will be glued
4. Apply rubber cement to the even sides of the stack, rubbing the ends of the brush into the edges of the paper, including the cardboard, to be sure every sheet is glued. Let it dry at least 2 hours, then apply more glue and let it dry overnight. (I have read that this can be done with PVA glue, which is a bookbinders glue)
5. Remove the clamps
Note, before you glue your paper decorate it with stamps to give it a fun theme, just remember to keep the one side free for gluing.
Happy Crafting :)
Today's craft comes to use from "Handmade Books" by Kathy Blake.
Making a memo pad.
I use memo pads all the time. I use them for "to-do" lists and grocery lists and anything else i need to write on.
Materials
A stack of paper (any color. I would recommend a text weight paper)
1 piece 0f cardboard cut the same size as the paper
clamps or clothespins
rubber cement
Steps:
1. Cut paper to desired size and however many sheets you would like
2. Tamp the stack of paper and the cardboard together, making sure that the side to be glued is flush and even
3. Clamp the stack, with the edge of the cardboard on the bottom, applying clamps on opposite sides, leaving free the side that will be glued
4. Apply rubber cement to the even sides of the stack, rubbing the ends of the brush into the edges of the paper, including the cardboard, to be sure every sheet is glued. Let it dry at least 2 hours, then apply more glue and let it dry overnight. (I have read that this can be done with PVA glue, which is a bookbinders glue)
5. Remove the clamps
Note, before you glue your paper decorate it with stamps to give it a fun theme, just remember to keep the one side free for gluing.
Happy Crafting :)
Thursday, June 17, 2010
time to contemplate life
So i'm sitting here at work training the 15th person since march (YIKES). I sit here and contemplate what i'm going to do when i get home. I've been working on a 4th of July themed photo box. It's coming out almost perfect. One of those days where all the angles and cuts just lay into each other easily without any touch-ups. With getting my MA in museum studies, work and etsy, I've created quite a work load for myself. It's fun thought. I always have something to do. Recently I have been watching all the seasons of Arrested Development. Probably one of the best shows ever. It's so funny. It reminds you that everyone has a crazy family and it's not just yours. So when I go home I'm going to be eating dinner, finishing up my box and read for school.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Crafty Wednesday!!!
Come join me every wednesday for a weekly craft tip. Also share your ideas too. LeslieGallery would love to hear from you.
TODAYS TIP!!
During the holidays you are receiving cards left and right. What do you do with them afterwards? Here's an idea......Make them into tags for presents.
1. Bring out your markers, stamps, glitter glue or ribbon
2. Cut out an image you like
3. Decorate it
4. Write on the front or back (which ever works best) to whom you're giving it to and who it's from
5. Secure to the present with a ribbon or tape
* If there is writing on the back already, just glue a piece of paper; white, contruction or tissue, over it to cover the writing.
TA DA instant tag and you look so smart for reducing, reusing and recycling.
TODAYS TIP!!
During the holidays you are receiving cards left and right. What do you do with them afterwards? Here's an idea......Make them into tags for presents.
1. Bring out your markers, stamps, glitter glue or ribbon
2. Cut out an image you like
3. Decorate it
4. Write on the front or back (which ever works best) to whom you're giving it to and who it's from
5. Secure to the present with a ribbon or tape
* If there is writing on the back already, just glue a piece of paper; white, contruction or tissue, over it to cover the writing.
TA DA instant tag and you look so smart for reducing, reusing and recycling.
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