Craftlover

Finished 2011 projects

2012-01-07T11:29:00.000-07:00

Here are some pics of some of the projects I made throughout 2011.

Thomas the train

Greens and leaves

Kids Christmas Dogs

Twin size I made for my moms wedding

Last minute Christmas decorating Diy

2011-12-21T13:13:00.000-07:00

In this tutorial I am going to show you how to turn a Magazine into a Christmas tree for a centerpiece or just something to add to the mantel.

First we will remove the front and back cover.

Then you will start at the top right corner and fold it to the inner middle.

Then you will take the edge that is now flat and fold it in to the middle. It should create a tall narrow triangle.

Next we will fold the long piece up and I glue it but that is optional.

You will keep going and it will seem like forever but they don't take very long at all.

At the end glue the front and back page to gether and it will help from opening too far.

Here is the finished product I hope you enjoy. With a little more time you can spray paint and let kids decorate them as well.

Crochet Throw... In progress

2011-03-03T11:38:00.000-07:00

I have decided to get rid of all the scrap balls of yarn that I have laying around. I have started this throw. However with trying to finish the new book (Deep Dish by Mary Kay Andrews) I am lacking motivation. Here is a few pics of the progress so far. (I know its barely even started) I will keep updating the pics as it gets bigger.

Here is a link in case you are interested in making a large granny square throw. It is a very simple pattern. http://www.crochetcabana.com/tutorials/granny_square.htm

Fabric Bowl

2011-02-28T14:44:00.000-07:00

I found these online and I thought they were adorable. So I decided to make my own. It is a bit less than perfect than the other ones out there but it is my first. I did not get pics of the beginning but I will get them as a new one. :) Let me know if anything needs additional explaining. Thanks!

You will need
3/8in clothesline (I bought mine at Walmart 50 feet for $3.00)
Fabric (can be scraps or matching) Torn or cut into approx 1in strips no need to be perfect
Sewing Machine
Chip Clip or binder clip to hold the loose fabric as you sew

First you will need to gather strips that are approx 1in wide and as long as they can be. I cut a few then went and cut a few more. But you can try and guesstimate how many it will take.

Then you will take one strip of fabric and fold it over the clothesline and start wrapping it in a spiral to keep the tip snug. (This will be the bottom center of your bowl)

Then you will need to start Wrapping the fabric about 6in to a foot down the line and hold it there with a chip clip ( Once you run out tuck the new strip under the last inch of the last then wrap around to secure)

Once you have it started you will fold the end piece over like pictured about a half inch should be folded over. This is where you will start sewing.

You will use the zig zag stitch and keep coiling untill you reach your desired base size. Then you start to build up the sides by stacking your coils.

If you want to add handles you will sew until you are almost to the desired depth. When you are ready for the handles you will stop sewing and build up the handle and where the handle meets the base you will begin to sew again. Go around the bowl like you have until you are directly across from the first handle and sew your second. To reinforce the handles you will sew a second layer on top of them.

When you are done and happy with your bowl you will tuck the end of the string into the bowl and sew it into the bowl.

And finished.

Let me know if any of it was hard to understand or if you have any questions!

New Scarf

2011-01-06T11:14:00.000-07:00

Here is a newer scarf I have made. It is crochet with the shell stitch, this scarf goes really pretty quick however it takes a ton of yarn. If you are interested in buying it you can send me a message or go to my etsy store. Let me know if you have any questions. The reason it is so color ful is because that is what the pattern called for and I actually used less colors than the pattern said. :)

My etsy store

2010-08-25T00:30:00.002-07:00

http://www.etsy.com/shop/Dblcrafty

What do you guys think?

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2010-05-14T13:43:00.002-07:00

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2010-04-17T21:18:00.003-07:00

I wanted to apologise for my absence of posts. My computer was down but now I got it back up and running. I will have more craft posts coming your way (very soon)!

Scarves that I have made...

2010-03-08T18:30:00.000-07:00

Fun Pictures!

2010-03-08T18:26:00.000-07:00

Pillow Case Tote

2010-03-08T18:23:00.000-07:00

I am going to show you how to turn that old pillow case into a fashionable tote.

You will need:
Pillow case
T-Shirt (fabric for lining & strap)
Sewing machine (or needle and thread)

First cut the top off your pillow case so you have the basic size of your tote.

(Before Trimming to size)

(After trimming to size)

Then you will cut second fabric to same size (as in with my other tote tutorial)

Then sew in lining

Braid left over pillow case fabric with new fabric for the strap (To desired length) Sew the ends secure so it will not come apart.

Then sew each side of braids to the tote. (If you are more of a perfectionist you can sew braids on before adding the lining so it is hidden.)

Your finished product should look something like this:

Thank you for looking!!

Crayon craft for the kids

2010-02-25T14:13:00.000-07:00

This tutorial will show you how to make crayons out of old half used crayons or new cheap crayons to make bigger ones for little hands.

You Will need:
Crayons
Muffin Tray
Non Stick cooking spray

First you will need to peel off all the paper of the crayons.

Break up the crayons into little pieces and put them into the greased muffin pan

Then decide how you want your colors. (I did mostly all reds, pinks and purples and such together to help my son learn his colors)

Bake at 275 for about 10 min. Time may vary. (They melt fairly quickly)

When melted take them out and let them cool. If it is cold out side I suggest you put them outside or in the freezer. They will take about another 10 min to cool all the way.

When cooled they should pop out of the pan fairly easy. But if not i put a rag over the back and hit it with a butter knife (did not harm the pan) and they all fell out. Thank you! Let me know what you think!

Finished Waste basket

2010-02-24T11:09:00.001-07:00

I finished my wastebasket last week but my computer was down, sorry it took so long to get the pic's posted but here it is! Hope you like it!

Let me know what you think.

Big Shirt to cute fit shirt

2010-02-18T15:52:00.000-07:00

My dad Cleaned out his closet and he had a bunch of old new shirts so I thought I would take them and turn them into something I would wear.

First you will need:
Two shirts or one shirt and matching fabric
Sewing machine
Scissors

First you will need to cut off the top and sides of the shirt (Making sure it will fit you) but don't cut anything off that you want to be on the shirt. (Also you need to make sure to be aware of what is on the back.)

Then cut the hem off where you want the second color/ shirt to be the bottom color.

Cut the second shirts bottom off in the length you desire to be the hem color. Make sure to allow about 1/4 in for seam allowance. (If you are using fabric instead of another shirt you will need to make a hem on one side and allow 1/2 in for your new hem and seam allowance on the other side)

Sew on the second color to the bottom.

Then you need to sew a hem in the second color and attach it to the top of the shirt. (Making a tube top)
(If you want the tube top then you are done) If not you can go on to add straps. For those you will want to make straps out of whatever material you want, hem both sides and sew them on to the shirt. Hope you liked it!

I found that both cloths should be elastic like and stretchy otherwise they wont fit or sew together right. Thank you!

Recycled T Shirt Tote

2010-02-11T00:22:00.001-07:00

Today I am going to show you how to make a recycled T shirt tote bag.
This project was very quick and easy!

You will need:

T shirts or Fabric (Varying in color 1 is for liner and other is for the out side)
Sewing Machine
Scissors

First you will cut two squares or rectangles out of each fabric or the same if you choose.

(I only figure the one pic was necessary)

Second you will need to sew one side of the liner together with right sides facing eachother.
Then you will need to hem the top of the liner so there are no raw edges.

Complete sewing this by sewing the other side and the bottom together. You will have an inside out bag.

Sew the outside fabric to the inside ( I folded mine right side out first so it was smaller and would for sure fit inside) I also left a little of the raw black edge showing over the top to spice it up a little.

Now you will take the hem of the T shirt and cut it in half or to the length desired for the straps.

Make sure to get as close to the seam as possible. (You may have to go over it a few times) Then sew the straps to the inside of your bag.

Then you are done unless you want to add any embellishments, in this picture I set a flower I crocheted on top to show how it would look.

If you have any questions please don't hesitate to ask!

Recycled T Shirt/ Fabric Rug

2010-02-09T23:48:00.001-07:00

Today I will be showing you how to make a recycled fabric rug.

You will need:
Sewing Machine
Fabric

First you will cut your fabric into approximately 2in wide 5in long. (The messier you want it to look make strips different lengths and widths)

Second you will need to cut a piece of fabric into the size and shape you want your rug to become. Then Hem it so there is no rough edges.

Then start sewing in lines. (I alternated fabric like doing a checker board)

Sorry the picture is kind of bad.

Keep sewing like this until you reach the end. And your finished product should look something like this:

Here is a closer picture:

Let me know how you like it.

Sock Monkey

2010-02-06T16:21:00.000-07:00

Today I decided to do someone elses tutorial. I found this sock monkey at www.craftbits.com/project/sock-monkey and it was my first sock monkey to make but it was a lot of fun! (If you have any questions feel free to ask!)

You will need:
A pair of socks
Sewing Machine
Needle
2 Buttons

Here is my sock monkey:

Inspirations

2010-02-05T11:48:00.000-07:00

Today I am finishing my waste basket so I will not be doing a tutorial. I am going to post some inspirational pictures from my honeymoon.

Magazine Trash Can

2010-02-04T12:25:00.000-07:00

Today I am going to show you my steps to making this magazine wastebasket I found here: http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/sf/look/look-recycled-magazine-wastebasket-050277

It was also in The Big Ass Book Of Crafts.

First of all you will need
Magazines
Glue
Hot Glue Gun
Something Round

The first step is to cut several 2in strips from the pages ( cutting the pages the long way)

Then you need to fold the strips starting at one end fold over a piece about 1/2in long and keep folding. Then on the last fold you will want to glue it so it is secure.

When you have several strips you will start rolling them, and keep gluing the strip you are adding each time.

And keep going...

Go until you have reached your desired size of the bottom.

You will then need to use your round object to create the sides. I am using a round foundation bottle. You need to take your strip and glue it togeter creating an open circle

After you have your open circles created you will need to start hot gluing them to the base so that they sit evenly with the bottom. (I could not get a good pic of this)

Then you keep adding circles until you get to the desired height. Mine is not finished yet but when I am finished I will add more pictures.

Placing should be between previous circles

looking from the top down

Recycled Magazine Bows

2010-02-04T00:11:00.000-07:00

For my first tutorial I am going to help you make recycled magazine (or any paper) bows!

You will need:
Paper
ruler
scissors
stapler

First you will need to cut strips into 3/4in (cutting the short length)

Second you will need to fold the papers into an eight shape and staple the middle

Then you will start to layer them together, for the first layer I start with three "8" shapes then staple them

For the second layer I put two "8" strips together

Then i staple those two layers together

From there I staple on one strip at a time until you think it looks right then make a loop and stick it in the middle with a glue dot.

Some of my other bows:Let me know what you think!

Hey all!

2010-02-04T00:06:00.000-07:00

I am here to help everyone pull out their crafty side. I will be making several tutorials to help other crafty people make a variety of things! If there is something you are specifically looking for just let me know and I will help you achieve your goals as well.