A Pair & A Spare has an awesome guide on when you should use glue versus when you should sew. It goes into a lot of detail and takes into consideration things such as your sewing skills, fabric types, etc. Check it out!
Design Your Own Afghan Pattern {diy}
February 1, 2013 Leave a Comment
Lion Brand has come out with this nifty tool to create your own afghan pattern in which colors you choose and email it to yourself. Really cool tool if you wanna play with different color combinations and styles before buying the yarn. Would be awesome if they added it to their other big afghan patterns […]
How to Make a Yarn Spool Box {diy}
January 24, 2013 Leave a Comment
I have yarn knotted together and jumbled up all over the place beside my bed (where I generally work on knitting and crochet projects while watching TV). So when I came across this yarn spool box, I thought it was perfect. Now more chasing the ball around, or even turning a perfectly made skein into […]
Another Great Technique on How to Make a Center Pull Ball of Yarn
December 8, 2012 Leave a Comment
Read more detailed instructions on how to make a center pull ball here.
How to Do Tunisian Knit
December 7, 2012 Leave a Comment
According to Crochet Today: “Tunisian Knit Stitch makes a crochet fabric that is even denser than Tunisan Simple Stitch. You will need a longer hook to work larger Tunisian patterns, but a regular hook works fine for smaller items and practice swatches. Begin by making a foundation chain, then work one row of double […]
How to Make Snow Man Earrings {diy}
December 5, 2012 4 Comments
It’s that time of year! Nothing says winter wonderland like a cute pair of snowman earrings, right? Well, let’s get right to it then! Materials: 2 large white pearls 2 small pearls 2 rhinestone round spacers 2 black sequins 2 black square beads 2 ear wires 2 headpins round nosed pliers wire cutters (mine […]
Soldering Aluminum with a Propane Torch at Very High Strength
December 3, 2012 Leave a Comment
Soldering aluminum does not have to be a complicated process. In fact, most jobs can be accomplished at home with very simple tools. This is good news for folks who have been wary of investing in the equipment necessary for aluminum welding. In many applications including pot metal repair, custom vehicle work, and more, aluminum soldering (as opposed to welding) […]
5 Minute Easy No-Sew Arm Warmers From Socks {diy}
November 24, 2012 2 Comments
I haven’t finished shopping for the holiday season yet, but I don’t have that many winter tops that fit yet. And I absolutely hate being cold. I have poor circulation, so my fingers and toes are constantly cold. I was knitting the other day and it was frigid in the house. I was in a […]
Crochet Hair Bow {free pattern}
November 20, 2012 1 Comment
Cute eh? A different take on the traditional crochet bow. A Colorful Creation has a free pattern for this crochet hair band! I used Martha Stewart Extra Soft Wool Blend in Gray Pearl. It doesn’t have that “frizz” that most wool blends do. I love it! All you need is: G Hook Hair Tie […]
How to Make Beaded Feather Earrings {diy}
November 9, 2012 1 Comment
I have been “scrap” busting lately, and I have a ton of fun colored feathers from various projects. I decided to throw together another easy tutorial on how to make these cute beaded feather earrings. Materials: 2 feathers 2 beads 2 connectors 2 ear wires jewelry pliers glue (not shown) Step 1: Place beads onto […]
How to Make a Center Pull Ball {diy}
October 30, 2012 Leave a Comment
This is a brilliant idea on how to make a center pull ball of yarn with a paper towel holder!
Big Crochet Bow Hair Clip {diy}
October 27, 2012 6 Comments
Big Crochet Bow Hair Clip Pattern Materials: ww yarn I hook fabric stiffener (optional) glue yarn needle hair clip ch 23 dc in 3rd ch and across 21 dc. Repeat for 4 rows (or as big/long as you want your bow to be) Attach needle to end of yarn and fold the swatch in half […]
Pretty Ombre Pendant Lights {diy}
October 26, 2012 Leave a Comment
Check out these beautiful ombre pendant lights from Martha Stewart crafts. Here is what you need to make these pretties: What You’ll Need • 8-inch glass pendant light (Sea Gull Lighting makes a nice one readily available online) • Martha Stewart Glass Paint Spray System, available exclusively at Michael’s • Martha Stewart Opaque Metallic Glass Paint in […]
Crochet Beaded Headband 2.0 {free crochet pattern}
October 19, 2012 2 Comments
One of my first crochet patterns was a beaded headband. This was back in 2006 and my camera was crappy. I decided to remake it, and I also added some more pics for those who need visuals on how to crochet with beads. Difficulty: Easy Materials: Small amount of WW yarn – I used hemp […]
Halloween Nails Tutorials {roundup}
October 14, 2012 Leave a Comment
1. Skull & Cross Halloween Nails 2. Candy Corn Nail Art 3. Halloween Nail Art Ideas 4. Scary Monster Chopper\’s Mani 5. Toxic Glitter Slime 6. Candy Corn 7. Frankenstein’s Monster 8. Vampire Fangs 9. Spiderweb 10. Jack-O-Lanterns 11. Mummies 12. Candy Corn Water Marble 13. Drippy Nails 14. Bloody Fingerprints, Black Widows, Mummy Wraps 15. Vampire Bites 16. Cat Eyes 17. Haunted Halloween Night 18. Halloween Nail Art 19. Bloody Eye Nails 20. Midnight […]
Breast Cancer Awareness Pumpkin {diy}
October 12, 2012 Leave a Comment
I just love this “Think Pink” breast cancer awareness pumpkin!
How to Make Feather Shoulder Duster Earrings {diy}
October 10, 2012 4 Comments
I was lucky enough to be given some beautifully colored feathers from a tutorial exchange with Abakhan, hosted by Totally Tutorials! Being that I am on a huge jewelry kick, I have decided to turn them into these feather shoulder duster earrings, which are wonderful Fall colors! Supplies: 6 feathers (2 of each color) […]
Tatted Mustache Necklace {diy}
October 8, 2012 Leave a Comment
I have become a little obsessed with Instructables lately, though not as badly as Pinterest, and I think this is just the cutest tatted mustache necklace! You will need: -Size 10 cotton thread in black or I suppose brown -Size 5 tatting needle or shuttle if you prefer -Scissors -Fabric Stiffener, starch or glue & […]
Tatted Pumpkin Jewelry {diy}
October 6, 2012 1 Comment
Photo Credit: Instructables.com These tatted pumpkin necklace and tatted pumpkin earrings are super cute projects for us needle-workers. I have yet to try tatting, but it looks like a lot of fun and this would be a perfect starting place! Supplies: Orange Crochet Thread size 10 Green Crochet Thread size 10 Tatting Needle size 5 Cross […]
