Entries Tagged as 'crafts'

I made a SEAHORSE!

May 25th, 2010 · No Comments · crafts, diy projects

I made it as a birthday gift for a friend. Bu, it was so much fun to make! I posted the project on one of my “get you through the week” projects. but you can also go straight to the source, liaspace, a great blog with tons of cute projects. I check in with her [...]

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Terrariums

April 7th, 2010 · No Comments · crafts, diy projects, things i like

I love terrariums. A little world contained in a glass bubble.
This is a great video showing how to build one step by step. It was made by the people at Sprout Home and Design*Sponge.

Also, here’s a terrarium kit you can buy on Etsy. It comes with everything you need to put together your own [...]

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Holiday Gift Crafts

December 17th, 2009 · No Comments · crafts, diy projects

I can’t show you all the things I’m working on this holiday season, but i can show you some!
kate’s acorn bird feeder

Party Flower

Softies Kit from Home Ec

Little boxy pouch (something similar to this, but a little different)

what are YOU making this year?

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bits and pieces

November 20th, 2009 · 1 Comment · crafts, food, our cats, our house

so made this edamame guacamole last night! yum yum yum. tasty and good for you. just edamame, avocado, lemon juice and garlic.

i got larry sue a new bed. i think meowski is jealous…

i’m in sf for the weekend. going to hopefully do some embroidery! can’t decide between the jelly fish or the giraffe or [...]

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the sweetest coasters

November 17th, 2009 · No Comments · crafts, things i like

last sunday i went to a friend’s house for brunch. she had two handmade coasters her mother had made years and years ago. i fell in love! one day, hopefully soon, i’m going to make some like these.

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pun-kins!

October 26th, 2009 · No Comments · crafts

erica hosted a really sweet pumpkin carving party this weekend! SO much fun. I made a unicorn!!! Have you carved your pumkins yet? What did you carve? Or what are you going to carve?

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my wee wonderful!!

October 19th, 2009 · No Comments · crafts, diy projects

i found this whole new wee world. and i love it. and i’ve just officially joined it. i made my first (and definitely not my last) wee bunny.
i think he turned out adorable. and i think the little boy who it was crafted for is going to love it.

go here and download your pattern and [...]

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remember being ten?

October 16th, 2009 · No Comments · crafts, diy projects, things i like

if not, make a friendship bracelet and it’s like stepping into a time machine. your braces will magically reappear on your teeth, your hair will instantly crimp and your shirt will turn into either a neon yellow or hyper color.

shannon and i are fasting for ten day and so we’re finding ways to keep [...]

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homemade pillow cases!

October 15th, 2009 · No Comments · crafts, diy projects

i made some pillow cases! i used a pattern and instructions from Simple Sewing by Lotta Jansdotter. I LOVE Lotta! and this book. her instructions are clear and easy. the photos in the book are clean and playful.

i picked out this great fabric at michael levine’s in the fabric district.

and thought that it would match [...]

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plush and go

October 14th, 2009 · No Comments · crafts, diy projects

i’m really into plush toys and stuffed things. here are some of my favorites that i’ve found for inspiration…
plush owl by vivika available on etsy
cherry popsicle by plushoff also available on etsy.
penguin’s by Jenni Harris of AllSorts
felt broaches by maximum rabbit design
i’m working on one right now! i’ll share photos soon.

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