Make Believe Fake Believe February 10, 2009

Ah, the good old days when a box was a fortress and some blankets and chairs made an awesome fairy castle.  All is not lost.    My son got some fun dress-up items for Christmas and after playing with them off and on I can see some missing items.  I love this sword tutorial – great pics, and easy to do!  It’s even in Danish – brush up on your foreign languages while you create!  I’m sure I’ll embellish when I make one for my king/pirate/viking and I’ll add pics of the finished product.

Here’s the creator with his viking sword.

How to Make a Bow for your Christmas Tree December 11, 2008

Here’s a good photo tutorial for making a large bow for your Christmas tree.   Looks easy enough, eh? 

http://www.craftown.com/instruction/bows.htm

Start here

And end up with this nice, full bow.

This PDF file is excellent as well!   http://www.ezcraft.com/PDF/ez_bow_maker_instruction.pdf

Happy Decorating!

How to make a Christmas Tree Hair bow November 23, 2008

Isn’t this just the cutest thing?!?  Sorry, I realize I post a lot of girlie things.  What can I say – girlie stuff is so fun!

1. Cut six pieces of 3/8″ (9.5mm) grosgrain ribbon: Two pieces that are 2.75″ (7cm), two pieces that are 2.5″ (6.35cm), and two pieces that are 2″ (5cm).
   

   
2. Fold and glue ribbons as shown.
   

   
3. Glue longest loops on ribbon lined single prong alligator clip. Click here to view how to line alligator clips.
   

   
4. Glue 2.5″ loops as shown.
   

   
5. Glue 2″ loops as shown.
   

   
6. Make a knot (same as tying shoes).
   
   
   
7. Adjust so the 2 loops are even.
   

   
8. Pull the ends so the loops are small enough for the tree top.
   

   
9. Cut the ends of the gold ribbon so the bow top covers about 3/4″ of the tree.
   

   
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    Glue bow top to the tree.

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    Clip it onto hair.

Tips

• You can use fabric glue or a hot glue gun.
• Single prong alligator clips can be found at beauty supply stores or online.
• Ribbons can be found at local craft stores or online.

Warnings

• Be careful. Don’t burn your fingers. Keep around a bowl of ice water. Submerge your hand immediately if you do happen to drop some glue on it.

Things You’ll Need

• 3/8″ apple green ribbon
• Single prong alligator clip
• 3/8″ brown or turftan ribbon
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  1/4″ gold ribbon (the kind being used here is Offray GALENA which can be found at Walmart, similar large department stores or local craft stores)

• Fabric-tac and glue gun (high temperature glue gun works better)
• Scissors

This awesome tutorial by Erin Loechner can be found on her blog with lots of other DIY stuff!

Fabric Key Fob Tutorial November 3, 2008

I found this great free tutorial for making key fobs today – check it out!  For full instructions visit the tutorial here.

This instruction is created buy Hip Girl Forum member j2garnett. Visit j2garnett’s website for Handmade hair bows, clips, and headbands for all ages.

You will need*:

Pair of scissors
Sewing Machine
Iron
Fabric
Coordinating color thread
1 1/4’’ cotton webbing
Heat N Bond (or similar)
Key Fob Hardware set
Pliers

Step 1 – Prepare materials:
Cut strip of webbing to 10’’
Cut strip of Heat N Bond to 10’’ x 1’’
Cut strip of Fabric to 10’ ’x 1 1/4’’
Turn on iron to “wool” setting
Thread sewing machine and bobbin with thread

Start with those supplies and end with this cute key fob!

They’ve got lots of pretties in their shop – check it out by clicking the image below.

Baby Leg Warmers – Photo tutorial October 15, 2008

This is one of the best tutorials I’ve seen.  Beadedsock’s photos and descriptions are clear and easy to follow.  For that, I say a huge THANK YOU.  Show her some love and leave a comment on her blog.

Then head over to her Etsy store and check out all her goodies!

Children’s Leggings or Leg Warmers Tutorial

Start with this

and end up with this cute result.

Get full directions here.

Awesome free craft tutorials! October 15, 2008

I just found some super cute craft tutorials, and they’re free!  Check out these adorable designs from Q.D. Patooties.

Suey, the Super Sock Pig Pattern and Tutorial

Duke Kingsley, Mutant Alley Cat

Hot Diggity Dog

Aren’t those just so dang cute!?!  Go visit her blog for much more!

Q.D. Patooties blog at http://qdpatooties.blogspot.com/.