I have been wanting to make our family's stocking since we got married. Now that we have a kiddo I feel like I need to get on it. H and I have differing opinions on what we like which makes it difficult
I haven't been doing anything. I like to knit and crochet, but I've been having a lot of joint pain, especially in my hands, so it's not too appealing right now.
Post by WittyLittle on Aug 28, 2015 13:22:53 GMT -5
yay! I love crafting!!! Though I really dropped the ball since Jake was born
Because I love crafting and haven't done anything recently.
Are you doing anything fun right now? I'm making sensory bottles for El Kiddo, but saving energy for all my sister's baby decorations! Oh, and this cross stitch pattern! I started a while ago but I need to continue:
Any new craft you want to learn how to do? Crocheting. I suck at knitting so I never tried it, but I heard it's more like, knitting for people who can't knit. So I want to try soon.
Any new tool you are pining for? I want someone to get me a huge roll of cross stitching fabric. I've run out and it's ridiculously expensive here. I need someone to bring some from abroad!
Share an inspiration for a future project? An easy one for busy moms or beginners!
AW projects I don't have photos but I've made these things for Jake's room which were easy and fun:
Post by seamonster on Aug 28, 2015 13:36:50 GMT -5
I love that mobile. Do you have a link to directions.
I'm doing nothing lately. I haven't done any jewelry since the move since my wire and beads made it, but my tools ended up in storage. I got hooks and yarn to learn crochet as I'm not so great at knitting. I need to sit down with instructional videos. I really want to learn to make crochet toys.
Making Christmas ornaments for the grandparents while my monster baby's hands and feet are still smallish. I'm doing salt dough imprints.
Post by michelle142 on Aug 28, 2015 13:40:54 GMT -5
Are you doing anything fun right now? Right now I'm working on a quilt for a co-workers Mom. It's custom quilt squares of her sons artwork. I'm pretty excited about it!
Any new craft you want to learn how to do? I'd love to learn how to crochet or knit, I just don't have the time.
Any new tool you are pining for? Nothing that I can think of. I think DH would be unimpressed if I got more gadgets than I already have.
Share an inspiration for a future project? I want to do this with the old dresser that's collecting dust in our basement:
Post by FlutterOfYoshis on Aug 28, 2015 13:42:37 GMT -5
Are you doing anything fun right now? Sadly, no. If DD starts stretching out her naps soon, I might consider a project. My forte is detail painting projects and seasonal decor.
Any new craft you want to learn how to do? I really want to learn to sew, but when I think of trying I get overwhelmed by how much time it would take cuz I'd be teaching myself along the way...we didn't have home ec in my school. I'd like to be able to sew things like pillow cases, curtains, sundresses, and costumes for DD one day. Part of me also wishes I were a carpenter. I'd love to know how to refurbish/upcycle stuff.
Any new tool you are pining for? Not atm.
Share an inspiration for a future project? Having trouble linking the pin (how'd you do that WittyLittle?)..I've already been looking for inspiration for a "February Sweetheart" 1st bday party...
DH was commenting the other day that I haven't knit anything in a while (gee, wonder why). I need to get on it. Maybe a baby hat to get back in the groove.
Are you doing anything fun right now? Sadly, no. If DD starts stretching out her naps soon, I might consider a project. My forte is detail painting projects and seasonal decor.
Any new craft you want to learn how to do? I really want to learn to sew, but when I think of trying I get overwhelmed by how much time it would take cuz I'd be teaching myself along the way...we didn't have home ec in my school. I'd like to be able to sew things like pillow cases, curtains, sundresses, and costumes for DD one day. Part of me also wishes I were a carpenter. I'd love to know how to refurbish/upcycle stuff.
Any new tool you are pining for? Not atm.
Share an inspiration for a future project? Having trouble linking the pin (how'd you do that WittyLittle?)..I've already been looking for inspiration for a "February Sweetheart" 1st bday party...
uhhh. I think I just went to pinterest, right clicked the image, copied the URL and inserted it here the same as I would a a picture/GIF I think! Yes... I think so!
Post by misshart00 on Aug 28, 2015 14:53:08 GMT -5
I sew (made a wedding dress in high school for my prom dress) and I'm a graphic designer. I haven't done much lately on the sewing front. I made some cushions for a friend this week because she asked me to.
Post by mrsclark731 on Aug 28, 2015 15:07:27 GMT -5
Somehow, I figured out a way to get paid for my crafting. Some of it at least. It is a good creative outlet for me, even though I have to follow someone else's guidelines.
I'm in the process of cutting 100 of these custom stickers. I wish her color theme was more fun...
I knit and sew mostly, with a bit of embroidery and crochet. No tools I want at the moment. I've finally finished one of the blankets for a friend here, so I can now start the next.
AW, first time doing any fair isle so my gauge and tension got screwy, but I'll block it out.:
Post by hollydfromtn on Aug 28, 2015 17:53:21 GMT -5
I was just coming to AW the suck pads I made today in spam.
Are you doing anything fun right now? Mainly sewing stuff for S.
Any new craft you want to learn how to do? I would love to get into painting.
Any new tool you are pining for? I'm going tomorrow to get a new pair of snap pliers. I bought the cheap ones and they were already broken when I opened the package a bit ago.
Share an inspiration for a future project? Next up I'm making some cloth baby shoes like these and maybe some diaper covers.
AW projects Just finished these tonight. Well except for the snaps I still need to add. They're reversible.
hollydfromtn ahhhh I LOVE those shoes! I wish I was skilled enough with a sewing machine to figure them out!
I've been making DD's headbands and matching barefoot sandals. Everyone asks about them so I've been selling some too. New tools...I love picking out elastics and different fabrics. Also maybe my own sewing machine. I've been borrowing my MIL's which is good enough for now!
Post by lilyelayne on Aug 28, 2015 21:05:48 GMT -5
Are you doing anything fun right now? - no. I really want to get back into cross stitch.
Any new craft you want to learn how to do? - not actually. I feel like I should learn to sew but I don't really have the desire to.
Any new tool you are pining for? - nope
Share an inspiration for a future project - I have about 4 cross stitch projects queued from when I used to stitch (probably a year and a half ago). I've done some pinterest decor crafts but I don't have any on the to do list anymore.
I love that mobile. Do you have a link to directions.
I'm doing nothing lately. I haven't done any jewelry since the move since my wire and beads made it, but my tools ended up in storage. I got hooks and yarn to learn crochet as I'm not so great at knitting. I need to sit down with instructional videos. I really want to learn to make crochet toys.
Making Christmas ornaments for the grandparents while my monster baby's hands and feet are still smallish. I'm doing salt dough imprints.
Sorry I only just read this! I can't find instructions for this one but here's how I did it.
It's really easy!
Get a star hole punch and punch out stars on cardboard paper ( i think i made about 150 stars)
Take a thick needle and (clear) string and cut them in ca 40cm strips (more or less is fine, just depends what you need)
Prick the stars onto the string using the needle, alternating which colour you start with for variety (e.g. if you make a blue and grey mobile, do the first string starting with a grey star and the next one blue) leaving about 2-3cm between stars (I make it a bit uneven varying between 2&3cm)
If you have 3 different sized wire circles, tie on each string with a double knot leaving about 1cm between strings. Then use more (clear) string to tie the three rounds together for stability. For extra effect you can hang the smallest circle (in the middle) the lowest, then the middle ring .5cm higher and the biggest ring 1.cm higher again.
If you can't find wire circles you can take some of that bendable wire, cut off about 1.5meters. Bend both ends of the wire so that the strings wont drop off. Tie on the strings of stars on to the wire about 1cm apart. When you're done, start curling the metal wire in to a spiral. For multi-dimensional effect, you can make the center of the spiral hang down lower than the outer rings of the spiral. Use some more (clear) string to stabilise your spiral, just connecting the different layers.
To make something to hang the mobile up by, I just used some yarn in the same color and tied it on to 4 (equally spaced) sides of the circle. Then I bunched it together and tied a loop.
Currently making the (monster? ghoul? stick figure?) below for Halloween. I still need to bulk him up with a body, and give him some rags to wear, and possibly feet/claws/hands. I have a scarecrow queued up too, but only in my head so far. My free time is limited cuz you know.... BABY.
Any new craft you want to learn how to do?
I wish I could make REALLY sweet tissue paper flowers, but I just can't seem to get the hang of it!
Share an inspiration for a future project?
TOO MANY, MUCH INSPIRATION. Basically any time I go into Michael's, I have a meltdown (a good meltdown) and leave with so many ideas for holiday/house projects!
I'm taking a 8 week sewing class starting at the end of the month. I have to miss the second class due to traveling for BIL's wedding, so hopefully that won't be a problem. I can do straight(ish) stitches with my machine, but would like to learn more.
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