Melissa is always up to something fun over at The Polkadot Chair!
She also knows how to cover and protect her electronics in style!!
Check out her latest Ipad Cover…
…and one for you Kindle lovers, too…
3.31.2011
Business Card Holder
Store your business cards in style with this wonderful tutorial by Melanie over at The Crafty Cupboard…
…perfect for those upcoming conferences and trade shows!!
3.29.2011
Jersey Knit Dress {with ruffle bustle!}
WOW!
How adorable is this jersey knit dress by Cami over at Tidbits?!!
Love the tie in the back, the rosette in the front, and the “party in the back”!
So BEAUTIFUL.
3.28.2011
DIY Journal Cover
My newest “to-do” list item…
…this journal cover by BLOOM (a beautiful blog you’ll want to check out by the way!)!
I love this simple patchwork strip/linen combo! Fun way to use up some tiny scraps, too!
3.25.2011
Creative Guest: Positively Splendid
I’m so excited to have Amy from Positively Splendid here today! Oh, just wait to see what she is sharing with us…you’ll LOVE it!!
I remember the first time I came across Amy’s fabulous blog…she made these awesome metal flowers and I’ve been hooked ever since. She also had me saying “WOW” right out loud when she turned diaper boxes into beautiful storage bins!
She’s super friendly, loves to cook, scrapbook, decorate her home and sew!
Here’s Amy…
I can scarcely believe that I have the honor and the privilege to be guest posting here at Ucreate today! Kari's blog has been on my must-read list for longer than I can remember. I am absolutely thrilled to be here!
My name is Amy, and my little corner of the blogging world is known as Positively Splendid. My goal is for my blog to be a little haven of crafting and DIY inspiration, and a place where creative people of all skill levels can come and feel right at home. Because I feel strongly that everyone should be equipped to create something beautiful on their own, each and every project at Positively Splendid is explained to the last detail with step-by-step photo tutorials. I like to think of each tutorial as sitting down with friends to learn something new together! I would love for you to stop in for a visit!
Today I'm going to share a tutorial for a set of darling mix-and-match dress-up canvas wall hangings I recently made for my daughter's room. If you ever loved playing with paper dolls when you were little (or if you still do!), you will absolutely adore this project!
Ready to see how to make your own set? Let's get started!
For this project, you will need...
Hanger Printable Dress Piece Templates (3) 12-inch canvases
Acrylic paint and foam brushes
Painter's tape Ink-jet iron-on transfer sheets
Fusible Peltex (a very heavyweight type of interfacing)
Various fabrics
Dress piece templates
Coordinating thread
Basic sewing supplies: machine, shears, etc.
Hot glue
Ribbon, rhinestones, buttons and other embellishments
Prep Work
Paint a 2-inch border around the perimeter of each canvas, making sure to paint on the sides, as well. Use your painter's tape to ensure nice, crisp lines. Allow your canvases to dry completely.
step 1 Print the hanger printable linked above onto an iron-on transfer sheet. (Consult the product packaging for printer settings.) Now, cut as closely as possible all the way around each of your hanger designs. Position a hanger at the top center of each canvas, and iron each into place. (Be sure to use a pressing cloth to avoid getting paint on your iron.) Peel away the backing paper from your transfers.
step 2 Fuse your Peltex to the wrong side of your fabrics according to the product instructions. Trace your dress piece templates onto the interfacing side of your fused fabric. To make three canvases, you will need 6 pieces total: 3 main dress pieces and 3 bottom pieces. Be sure to mix and match the fabrics you use as you are tracing so your dresses turn out nice and vibrant! Cut out all of your dress pieces. Head to your sewing machine and carefully edgestitch all the way around the perimeter of each piece. This stitching is purely decorative, but it really does make this project shine!
step 3 Now, the dress-up fun really begins! Embellish your dress pieces with ribbon "belts" and buttons, rhinestones, gems, or whatever else suits your fancy. When applying the ribbon, I recommend using hot glue to adhere it to the back of your piece to conceal the raw edges. Use 1/4" ribbon to make two dress "straps" and adhere them to your canvas with hot glue, as shown. Also hot glue each of the bottom dress pieces to its respective main dress piece. Now, hot glue the entire dress to your canvas with hot glue. You are finished!
I gussied my canvases up even more with a bit of ribbon tied around the top corner of each. The bold, bright colors here make me smile! As I mentioned earlier, I made this set for my daughter's room, but I think these would be terrific in a sewing/craft room, too!
3.24.2011
Jersey Knit Bracelets!
Vanessa’s at it again with another fabulous bracelet pattern…
I love how she shows you how to make the different 2,3,4 finger versions!
So fun to create!
3.22.2011
Beautiful Cork Board Frame
Create this framed cork board with Lara over at How Does She…
Fabric-Covered Cork Board Frame
This beauty is definitely going on my to-do list for my oldest daughter’s room!
3.21.2011
DIY Clothing Labels
If you sell handmade or love to give lots of handmade gifts…you’ll LOVE this inexpensive way to add custom labels by See Kate Sew…
She created 300 labels for $20…Inexpensive and great way to advertise your handmade business!
3.19.2011
Beautiful Knob Makeovers
I have a new addiction…vintage knobs!!
I show my newest knob purchase on Facebook for those interested.
Check out these awesome makeovers using two of the hottest trends in the crafting world today…Quatrefoil and Sheet Music Décor!!
The Scrap Shoppe uses vinyl to create this AMAZING quatrefoil version…
Faith Hope Love Happiness shows you how she made these FABULOUS shabby knobs using sheet music!!
Two of my favorite trends combined with my newest addiction…life is good!!
3.16.2011
Box-fold Felt Flowers
Create these gorgeous felt flowers with Autie at iCandy Handmade…
Box-fold Felt Flowers Tutorial
How beautiful is this baby and the amazing photography (by Kim @ Tickled Pink)!?!
She is absolutely adorable!
3.15.2011
Beautiful Napkins into Pillow Covers!
You all know the fabulous Kate over at Centsational Girl right?! Check out her latest and greatest project!
She turns these fun napkins…
…into these beautiful throw pillow covers…
…and you don’t even have to touch a sewing machine to create them!!
DIY Paneled Wall
You have to see how beautiful Emily’s wall over at Décor Chick turned out! She also shows you how to create your own…
I love how this transforms the whole look of the room…I’m so doing this {I just need to figure out where}!!
Shabby Flower Pillow
There are so many beautiful DIY flower pillows around! I’m in love with this one by Burlap + Blue that was in my inbox yesterday…the scallops are just fabulous and I’m a sucker for linen.
3.14.2011
Marshmallow Bunny Plushies {Peeps!}
Grab some bright fleece and create these ADORABLE Peep softies with Dandelions & Lace…
…perfect for those li’l Easter baskets!!
Crochet Hat by Women Who Do It All
I’m so excited to have Jill from Women Who Do It All here today! She has a wonderful blog where she shares many fun tutorials and linky parties (I’m especially excited to check out her Spring Mantel party because I need ideas!). Today she is showing us how to crochet a fun little cap…don’t you love all of the boy crafts that are around this month?!
She’s also expecting her second child soon and I’m so excited for her cute family!
Here’s Jill…
Hi UCreate readers. Do I even need to say how excited I am to be a creative guest here today? I mean, it is pretty much every blogger's dream, right? Thanks to Kari for having me!
I have a fun tutorial to share with you today, my newest crochet pattern, the Little Guy Cap {if you don't know how to crochet, check out all the videos on youtube, they're all you need to learn!}.
Before I get into it, let me introduce myself. I'm Jill; you can find me at Women Who Do It All. I like to think of myself as a jack of all trades. I'm not amazing at anything, but I'm pretty good at a lot of things. I hope you'll stop by and visit me! I've got lots of fun tutorials, giveaways, and linky parties. Right now I've got my Spring Mantel Linky Party going on. Come link up once you've got your mantel all decked out in Spring decor!
Okay, let's get started.
Supplies:
Worsted weight yarn (I like Vanna's Choice personally)
Size K crochet hook
Yarn needle for weaving in ends
2 buttons (around 1" in diameter)
Stitch marker (Optional. Helpful for keeping your place when crocheting in the round, but not an absolute necessity if you count carefully.)
Pattern (Choose your size and follow your color. Sizes: 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months, 12-24 months)
This pattern is made using two strands of yarn held together.
HAT
You will be crocheting in the round. Start with an adjustable ring. If you don't know how to make an adjustable ring, watch this video.
Round 1: half double crochet (hdc) 8 times in ring. Pull on tail to tighten ring and close hole. (8 hdc), same as size 0-3 months, same as size 0-3 months, same as 0-3 months
Round 2: 2 hdc in each stitch around (16 hdc), same as size 0-3 months, same as size 0-3 months, same as 0-3 months
Round 3: {hdc in next stitch, 2 hdc in next stitch} repeat around (24 hdc), same as size 0-3 months, same as size 0-3 months, same as 0-3 months
Round 4: {hdc in next 3 stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch} repeat around (30 hdc), same as size 0-3 months, {hdc in next 2 stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch} repeat around (32 hdc), {hdc in next 2 stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch} repeat around (32 hdc)
Round 5: hdc in each stitch around (30 hdc), {hdc in next 5 stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch} repeat around (35 hdc), {Hdc in next 3 stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch} repeat around (40 hdc), {Hdc in next 3 stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch} repeat around (40 hdc)
Round 6: hdc in each stitch around (30 hdc), hdc in each stitch around (35 hdc), hdc in each stitch around (40 hdc), {Hdc in next 7 stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch} repeat around (45 hdc)
Round 7: hdc in each stitch around (30 hdc), hdc in each stitch around (35 hdc), hdc in each stitch around (40 hdc), hdc in each stitch around (45 hdc)
Round 8: hdc in each stitch around (30 hdc) {proceed to brim}, hdc in each stitch around (35 hdc), hdc in each stitch around (40 hdc), hdc in each stitch around (45 hdc) .
At this point your hat will look differently if you are making a different size. I am making a size 0-3 months here for the new addition we are expecting in just a few weeks :)
Round 9: hdc in each stitch around (35 hdc), hdc in each stitch around (40 hdc), hdc in each stitch around (45 hdc)
Round 10: hdc in each stitch around (35 hdc) {proceed to brim}, hdc in each stitch around (40 hdc), hdc in each stitch around (45 hdc)
Round 11: hdc in each stitch around (40 hdc) {proceed to brim}, hdc in each stitch around (45 hdc)
Round 12: hdc in each stitch around (45 hdc)
BRIM
Round 1: Turn. Slip stitch (sl st) in next stitch 12 times (12 sl st), Turn. Sl st in next stitch 15 times (15 sl st), Turn. Sl st in next stitch 18 times (18 sl st), Turn. Sl st in next stitch 20 times (20 sl st)
Round 2: Turn. Single crochet (sc) in next 12 stitches (12 sc), Turn. Sc in next 15 stitches (15 sc), Turn. Sc in next 18 stitches (18 sc), Turn. Sc in next 20 stitches (20 sc)
Round 3: Turn. Sc in next 12 stitches (12 sc), Turn. Sc in next 15 stitches (15 sc), Turn. Sc in next 18 stitches (18 sc), Turn. Sc in next 20 stitches (20 sc)
Round 4: Do not turn. Continue to sc down the side of brim (2 sc), around hat (18 sc, 20 sc, 22 sc, 25 sc), and up the other side of the brim (2 sc). Fasten off and weave in ends.
STRAP
Round 1: Chain (ch) 16, ch 19, ch 21, ch 23 Round 2: Turn. Double crochet (dc) in each chain (16 dc), Turn. Double crochet (dc) in each chain (19 dc), Turn. Double crochet (dc) in each chain (21 dc), Turn. Double crochet (dc) in each chain (23 dc) Fasten off and weave in ends.
FINISHING {all sizes}
Sew your buttons to your hat in the corners of the brim. Loop your strap onto the buttons. And voila, you're done!
I hope you enjoyed my tutorial. It comes together pretty quickly so go make one for all the special little guys in your life :) Thanks again to Kari and to all of you for having me as a creative guest! Stop by and visit me at Women Who Do It All.
3.12.2011
DIY Headboard & Bed Frame
Check out this gorgeous bed that Amy at The Idea Room made for her oldest daughter!
The stencil design and paint color are beautiful!
3.11.2011
Creative Guest: Sarah at Welcome to the Good Life
I was reading my inbox one day and discovered Welcome to the Good Life! First off, I couldn’t believe I’ve never heard of her, and secondly, I was blown away with the talent Sarah has. She has tutorial after tutorial, after tutorial when it comes to wardrobe ideas and every single one of them are gorgeous! So hop on over there and get to know her…you’ll thank me!!
Here’s Sarah…
WOO HOO! Call me a big nerd but my heart's pounding because i'm so excited and honored to be here!!!
my name is Sarah and i keep a blog over at Welcome to the gOOd life. it's a diary written by me (and sometimes by my hilarious husband) of the good and the ugly as a wife, a stay at home mom, raising two kids under three-just a year apart, and also my weekly DIY sewing projects. besides chasing around/cleaning up after my two kids all day long, i run an online store called S.T Collection where i sell unique headbands/jewelry and clothes. so should we get on to my DIY project? inspiration: squeezebox top from anthropologie
picture from an anthropologie review blog.
i think i literally gasped when i saw this top online. i instantly fell in love and knew i had to have it!
i bought 2 white shirts, one in xs which is my size and one in large. i got the large shirt in round neck for more fabric while i got the xs in a scoopneck.
you'll need:
2 shirts
scissors
matching thread
pins
estimated time: 1-2 hrs.
project cost: very reasonable(mine was $8 for both shirts)
skill level: advanced beginner to intermediate
1. take the large shirt and cut it into two pieces, a front and the back piece.
2. cut the arms and the neckline off so it's closest to a rectangle shape.
3. take one of the piece and begin making the pleates.
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11. oopsie, mispelling. it should be "along" instead of "aling". ;)
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and you're finished! TA-DA!!!
thank you Ucreate for this opportunity once again and hope to see you all over at my blog sometime!
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