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09 / 2010Polymer Clay Faux Pearls01.09.2010 Did you always wanted to have some costly pearl jewelry? A real long necklace of pearls or a luxuriant pin [more ...] Beautiful Labels for the Kitchen02.09.2010 If you need some nice labels, too, e.g. for the spice jars in the kitchen, then you can learn how [more ...] Endless Embroidery03.09.2010 Ok, I must admit that the picture doesn't look like endless embroidery, but it is: I designed the pattern (see [more ...] Making Beads04.09.2010 I presented already how I'm making paper beads, somebody shows here most beautiful other (also paper) beads, the ones on [more ...] |
08 / 2010Cut Cardboard Tealight01.08.2010 Doesn't the tealight look most beautiful? She's been cautious and inserted an electric tealight, if you're very cautious, you can possibly [more ...] Embroidery from Sketch02.08.2010 I find this idea so great: a quick sketch and then simply stitch it ;-)) Amazing! ;-)) [more ...] Flower Pot Garden Urn03.08.2010 Flower pots seem to be very versatile: you can not only set plants in or make lamps from, but you [more ...] Exlibris04.08.2010 Have you ever thought of designing your own exlibris? In principle you can use an eraser stamp, but I couldn't carve [more ...] Woven Bookmark05.08.2010 I always liked this paper weaving ;-) By the way I have also seen it as decoration of a card, that's [more ...] Crocheted Rose06.08.2010 There are a lot of crocheted flowers, anyhow I find this rose extraordinary. I imagine it as a beautiful brooch or [more ...] Beaded Diamond-Shaped Ring07.08.2010 Again a nice ring, this time with a very detailed tutorial. If I have understood the tutorial well (I haven't tried [more ...] Polymer Clay Swirled Pendant08.08.2010 Based on the lentil swirled beads she designed in the tutorial a most beautiful coat for all sorts of things. Beautiful, [more ...] Knitted Lace Notecards09.08.2010 If you knit lace, e.g. for the Crazy Lace Cardigan or all sorts of other things, you should always knit [more ...] Chocolate Chai10.08.2010 Hmmm, I love Chai and always wanted to make it myself (I know that 'Chai''s just tea, I'm talking about [more ...] Paper Mache Covered Plastic Containers11.08.2010 I don't have often bigger plastic bottles but the covering with paper mache must work with shampoo bottles, too?! ;-) [more ...] Keepsake Boxes from Bottle Caps12.08.2010 I think that I will buy at least two bigger plastic bottles soon which I will cover with paper mache [more ...] Butterfly Basket13.08.2010 I find this little basket cute, and it's only print, cut, glue. Great. [more ...] Mini Key Ring Purses14.08.2010 Do you need a quick gift? Then simply knit such a cute mini key ring purse from some yarn rests [more ...] Mosaic with Hand Painted Flowers15.08.2010 The beautiful flowers with the shaded petals are handpainted, in the right shape broken mosaic tiles. Of course you can do [more ...] Sock Vases and Pantyhose Perfume Bottles16.08.2010 Do you still have some beautiful pantyhoses? Don't throw them away, better decorate some perfume bottles with them ;-)) [more ...] Rasterbator17.08.2010 Huuh, That's fun: you take any picture, send it through the Rasterbator and get a PDF file with single pictures [more ...] Corner Bookmark18.08.2010 In my entry Papierblätter-Kranz (Paper Leaves Wreath in English) Bloomsbury told us in a comment about the corner bookmark. Thank you [more ...] Every Week a Freeform Scrumble19.08.2010 Clip Art Candles20.08.2010 That's a great idea again: embellish candles in jars with printed clip arts. It's the same principle as for the faux [more ...] Vertical Garden21.08.2010 I only have a little balcony, but it seems that even I can have may own garden - vertically ;-)) [more ...] Slippers from Old Textiles22.08.2010 I think that I must fish out my sewing machine after all - and sew some slippers from old, kitschy [more ...] Six Pincushions At Once23.08.2010 Do you need six pincushions at once for some reason (e.g. to sort your pins by colour)? Then simply reconstruct an [more ...] Tubular Peyote Earrings24.08.2010 Knitted Lace Vest25.08.2010 Recently I was playing around with lace knitting a lot and I was searching for a simple pattern where I [more ...] Pop Up Card with Bridge26.08.2010 I find pop up cards almost always beautiful, isn't this one wonderful, too? [more ...] Needlepoint Lace27.08.2010 I found a great tutorial on how to make needlepoint lace. It doesn't seem to be too difficult, but veeery time-consuming. Nothing [more ...] Pumpkin Photo Holder28.08.2010 Ok, it's not pumpkin time yet, but you can't begin too soon to prepare ;-) Besides it doesn't have to be [more ...] Crackled Polymer Clay Bead29.08.2010 I find the whole bracelet most beautiful and the crackled polymer clay bead great as eye-catcher :) [more ...] Recycled Magazine Coasters30.08.2010 Well, such a coaster from old magazines is surely heat-proof. And certainly not difficult to make, you actually only need folded [more ...] Wire Ear Jewelry31.08.2010 Sometimes you just play around with something - and above all something nice comes from. That seems to have happened here [more ...] |
07 / 2010Dorset Buttons01.07.2010 You can always do with a matching button and it doesn't seem to be very hard to make the buttons [more ...] Origami Microwave Popcorn Bag02.07.2010 What do you do if you want to make microwave popcorn but don't have a matching container at hand? You [more ...] Stained Glass Tile Beads03.07.2010 I always liked such tile beads and I find that the colourful tile beads from polymer clay look really good. Sigh. ;-) [more ...] Cardboard Cuffs04.07.2010 Every time I see these bracelets I'm thrilled I didn't like her 'old ones' very much, where she simply glued paper [more ...] Plastic Bag Flowers05.07.2010 At first glance I thought that the flowers on the picture were real ;-) [more ...] Crazy Lace Cardigan06.07.2010 Amazing! A tutorial or rather a recipe on how to make a cardigan (or another piece of clothing) where you [more ...] Plaster of Paris Beads07.07.2010 Cute, isn't? A great idea to simply colour in plaster of Paris and to cast it in ice cube moulds to [more ...] Pennant Stamp Roller08.07.2010 Oh my god, the people have such wonderful ideas: for instance making a rolling pin with pennants to send friendly [more ...] Crochet YoYo09.07.2010 I told you before of the sewn Yoyo's, here somebody converted the principle to crocheted Yoyo's ;-) I find them cute! [more ...] Simple Wire Ring10.07.2010 I presented some wire rings already, I like these rings with a bead very well, too. Luckily one has ten fingers [more ...] Paper Chandelier11.07.2010 Well, with this chandelier I only can say: 'Wow!'! And no candle dripping! ;-)) [more ...] Beaded Bedouin Necklace12.07.2010 Well, isn't this a beautiful necklace? I put it on the list ;-)) [more ...] Frufru13.07.2010 Well, doesn't the ruffle pillow look merry? I got a nice email (thanks, Barbara!) with a link to the article on [more ...] Kumihimo Pattern Planner14.07.2010 Recently I looked again for pattern generators, after all I made some myself (see links below ;-)) and I want [more ...] CDSea15.07.2010 A good friend sent me the link to the entry about 'CDSea' (thanks, Brigitte!) and I found it great! That may [more ...] Leaf Silhouette Portraits16.07.2010 Wow, don't you think? I don't think that I'd the patience to make leaf silhouette portraits ;-)) I'd prefer to display them [more ...] Random Knitting Chart Generator17.07.2010 As said before I looked recently for pattern generators and found also the random knitting chart generator. I find this idea [more ...] Paint Brushes Vase18.07.2010 Well, such a I-still-have-lots-of-brushes-from-my-last-painting-experiments-vase doesn't look bad, does it? Would it work with thread rests, too? ;-)) [more ...] Paper Leaves Wreath19.07.2010 I don't really like door wreaths, but even though I won't make it and hang it on my door I [more ...] Mokume Gane Flower20.07.2010 I love pink and orange, find polymer clay Mokume Gane amazing and like big florets: you can surely imagine how [more ...] Crocheted Fiber Beads Necklace21.07.2010 Actually it's rather easy to make this necklace: you crochet with big beads und wrap afterwards interesting yarns around. If [more ...] Home-made Water Color Paint22.07.2010 I'm not sure whether I should try the home-made water color paint, but I like it somehow :) [more ...] Knitted Raffia Outdoor Pillows23.07.2010 Well, these raffia pillows would be great for garden and/or balcony, wouldn't they? It shouldn't take long to knit them and [more ...] Jar Lids with Gilded Macaroni24.07.2010 This jar lid is for my kitschy moments ;-)) [more ...] Pop-up Garden25.07.2010 I find this florets pop up card really cute :) [more ...] Giant Granny Squares26.07.2010 Giant Granny Squares of apparently unfelted wool. Wow! I couldn't even store the raw material in my flatlet ;-) [more ...] Drinking Straws Flowers27.07.2010 Well, the flowers look real, too, don't they? They are from plastic, too, but this time from drinking straws - just [more ...] Plaster of Paris Bowls28.07.2010 I find these bowls in the shape of a pepper, an apple and the like really cute! It's rather unusual ;-) [more ...] Homemade Spiral Ravioli29.07.2010 Ring from Findings30.07.2010 Well, did you always want to have a big and totally unique ring? However, if your findings are bigger I suggest [more ...] Custom-fit Raglan Sweater31.07.2010 What do the five sweaters and jackets from the picture have in common? They're all made following the same instruction! Unfortunately I [more ...] |
06 / 2010DIY Charge Station01.06.2010 In fact it is more a self-made holder to load small devices, but I find the idea great however. My shampoo [more ...] Soft Toy Handbag02.06.2010 Did you always wanted to make a handbag from a soft toy? I found a tutorial for this now :) And [more ...] No Chain Double Crochet03.06.2010 Somehow you live and learn: I've never heard of these no chain double crochets. I find them more beautiful than the [more ...] Colorful Mehndi Tapestry04.06.2010 I find this Mehndi tapestry so beautiful - and somehow it seems so easy to make the way she describes [more ...] Bead and Wire Cuff05.06.2010 Doesn't this cuff look most beautiful? I like best that there are as well empty as well 'well filled' spaces and [more ...] Lengthwise and Across Vest06.06.2010 I find the idea to simply knit a part of the vest across in place of lengthwise great! Besides it seems [more ...] Coffee Cup Packaging07.06.2010 Somebody had the great idea to use coffee cups as fancy packaging for little somethings. Nice, isn't it? If you have more [more ...] Fabric Inchie Collage08.06.2010 I told before how you can make matching, but not equal paper inchies*. Here she shows how to make wondeful [more ...] Beaded Bead 'La Twins'09.06.2010 I find these beads most beautiful! I will put them immediately on my Oh-how-I-want-to-make-this-list ;-)) [more ...] Paper Sun Mirror10.06.2010 This sun mirror is extraordinary, as I find! I have to chose an appropriate book on the spot ;-) Although the pages [more ...] Woven Circles Potholder11.06.2010 What a potholder! It looks as if it wasn't very hard to make it, but it looks definitely different from others [more ...] Paper Earrings12.06.2010 Sigh, aren't these earrings beautiful? My various I-really-must-try-this- and I-really-must-have-this-lists are growing further. ;-) Addendum of June 15, 2010: I got a nice [more ...] Vanilla Sugar Cubes13.06.2010 Hmmm, sugar cubes with vanilla flavour! I may not need any coffee with it ;-)) Eehm, I think that I wanted to [more ...] Knitting Stitches Galore14.06.2010 I was delighted to find a page with knitting stitches galore! Wow! I simply can't decide which I find best ;-) The [more ...] Gift Wrap from Kraft Paper with Rubbing15.06.2010 Do you need a gift wrap in a short time, which should be individual nevertheless? The instruction shows how to do [more ...] Chopstick Notebook16.06.2010 Isn't this a nice book? And it doesn't seem to be very hard to make the chopstick binding ;-) [more ...] Sewn Circular Vest17.06.2010 I find these round-worked cardigans great, up until now I presented two crocheted round cardigans (see links below), now I [more ...] Polymer Clay Striped Leaf18.06.2010 I do love these colour gradients when working with polymer clay and I found the colour gradients of this leaf [more ...] Wineglass Tea Light Holder19.06.2010 Don't these wineglass tea light holders look nice? Once I've seen an instruction for them (that's only available now via web [more ...] Crocheted Stitch Markers20.06.2010 I wanted to present these little, ingenious crocheted stitch markers. I crocheted mine in less than five minutes! She offers instructions [more ...] Orenburg Style Shawl21.06.2010 Isn't the Orenburg style shawl most beautiful? I'd neeever finish it but, who knows, perhaps one day... And I've made the stitch [more ...] Candy Sushi22.06.2010 I rolled several sushi rolls already, but I've never made a Candy Sushi before. If I should give it a try? Or [more ...] Oglala Butterfly Necklace23.06.2010 Actually ruffles are not what I really like, but I find these 'ruffle necklaces' somehow fascinating. I found in internet many [more ...] Cherry Blossom Card24.06.2010 I find the idea for this card nice, you can simply download it, print it, cut and fold it and [more ...] Fabric Bowl Cover25.06.2010 Well, if the time for picnics comes it's good to have finished with the covers for the salad bowls, isn't [more ...] Plastic Bag Beads26.06.2010 I presented already some entries to the subject plastic bags, but none made beads from. The basic material is a 'fabric' [more ...] Sliding Knots27.06.2010 When you've made yourself some beautiful paper beads or plastic bag beads, you may want to make a necklace with [more ...] Paper Rolls Wall Art28.06.2010 If you haven't decorated your walls already with the yarn wall art you may want to try the paper rolls [more ...] Spacing Stamps29.06.2010 I cut myself some eraser stamps already and even an eraser stamp with a repeated pattern, but if I try [more ...] Lace Jewelry Frames30.06.2010 Isn't this a great idea to put a knitted lace into a frame to hold jewelry? In the instruction you can [more ...] |
05 / 2010How to Press Flowers, Leaves and Herbs01.05.2010 I already wrote about drying flowers in the microwave and about flower pounding, here at how to press flowers, leaves [more ...] Yarn Wall Art02.05.2010 Concerning the topic string art I presented already the Starburst card and Ganutell, but I'd never thought of pinning it [more ...] Jar Clock03.05.2010 The Jar Clock idea is something that I like much, too ;-) [more ...] Self-made Vanilla Extract04.05.2010 Hmm, soon it's 'Ice Age' again, then you can surely do with a little vanilla ;-) But watch out: The extract [more ...] Sewn Potholders05.05.2010 I find these sewn potholders soo beautiful! I even tried it once but it didn't work: I wanted to sew on [more ...] Sock Grass Heads06.05.2010 There, aren't the little ones real personalities? ;-) Well, perhaps I will put some of these little ones on my balcony. If [more ...] Colourful Coasters from Curling Ribbon07.05.2010 I really like the idea of the coasters, too: you often get curling ribbon nearly thrown after and it's always [more ...] Recycled Roses08.05.2010 I find these roses from fabric or paper most beautiful! And it seems that they are easy to make, which does [more ...] Can Plant Markers09.05.2010 I find these can plant markers really nice! Because I don't have no garden I won't use them but in the [more ...] Folded Layer Picture10.05.2010 I find these folded pictures really great - but somehow I didn't have the heart to make it yet ;-) Somewhen... ;-)) [more ...] Crocheted Flower Shawl11.05.2010 I find this crocheted scarf really cute, it simply consists of lengths of chains and strewn little flowers ;-) Once I [more ...] Flowery Pudding12.05.2010 Again a really good idea: cut off the bottom of a plastic bottle and let set the pudding in there. And [more ...] Plastic Bottle Chandelier13.05.2010 If you have eaten already the flowery pudding from the bottom of a plastic bottle, you can still make a [more ...] Oil Lamp From Orange14.05.2010 I've seen the oil lamp from an orange and a little oil before, but I've completely forgotten about it. Unfortunately the [more ...] Quick Cords15.05.2010 I presented several techniques already to make cords but I'd never thought about this simple and yet so cute idea: [more ...] Paper Cut of Escher's Relativity16.05.2010 Isn't this maaadness? This paper cut, designed after M.C. Eschers picture 'Relativity', is made from cardboard of about 22 x 28 cm without any adhesive. And [more ...] Knitted Lace Edgings17.05.2010 Recently I looked a little bit for knitted lace shawls - and these need a knitted lace edging. I find them [more ...] Random Pleating18.05.2010 Well, because I'm not one for working accurately possibly this random pleating was the right thing for me?! ;-)) [more ...] Quick & Easy Bead Loom19.05.2010 Recently I wanted to bead loom two patterns of my random squares pattern generator and needed a bead loom for [more ...] Crocheted Plastic Wind Chime20.05.2010 I wrote a couple of entries already that should help to prettify a garden (although I don't have any ;-)) [more ...] Sweater Trophies21.05.2010 I'm completely amazed by these 'trophies'! ;-) I'm sure that you can make the shape yourself, e.g. from recycled cardboard and [more ...] Needle Woven Purse22.05.2010 I busied myself with 'needle weaving' before, it was about a necklace and I've said that it would be suitable [more ...] 'Monuments of the World' Origami Architecture Patterns23.05.2010 Masahiro Chatani's book "Monuments of the World" with Origami Architecture patterns is available as download and contains most beautiful patterns! If [more ...] Wrapping and Reducing Polymer Clay Canes24.05.2010 I wrote before about reducing polymer clay canes, here they're talking about how to fill flower canes with 'background' and [more ...] Coffee Cup Sphere Lamp25.05.2010 Can you imagine that this lamp is made from recycled coffee cups? Funky, isn't it? And if you don't have as many [more ...] Cord Holder26.05.2010 Do the cords lie around everywhere? Simply cram them into a toilet paper cardboard roll on the wall ;-))) I find [more ...] Simple Napkin Holders27.05.2010 Do you still have some cardboard tubes? What about some simple yet really beautiful napkin holders? The flower that looks like a [more ...] Paper and Plastic Bottle Baskets28.05.2010 I have here already a lot of tutorials and inspirations for items from plastic bottles and from recycled paper, but [more ...] Homemade Lotion Bars29.05.2010 No, no, that's nothing to eat but solid moisturizer. Ehm. Best you simply look at the tutorial ;-)) [more ...] Colourful Safety Pins Bracelet30.05.2010 I really like the colourful safety pins bracelet! I find it more interesting with the safety pins than the paper bead [more ...] Grrr31.05.2010 |
04 / 2010Soda Can Purse01.04.2010 No April Fool's joke: This purse really exists and she even wrote a tutorial for it! Great, isn't it? [more ...] Sew A Spring Sprout02.04.2010 This sewn wall hanging would bring me good-humoured through snowy and rainy days - I really should make it for [more ...] My Own Spring Flower03.04.2010 I found it really fun painting flowers with the Flower Maker :)) With this one I've been particularly successful. [more ...] Textile Roses04.04.2010 Don't these look wonderful? And here also it seems that the little roses are quite easy to make - although it [more ...] Circular Needle Organizer05.04.2010 When I saw this circular needle organizer I was amazed: again a very simple and yet very effective idea. You can [more ...] Moss Graffiti06.04.2010 I don't paint (not again something new ;-)), but if I painted I'd paint with moss ;-) [more ...] Chocolate Painting07.04.2010 Doesn't this chocolate painting look stunning? And the way she describes it it seems to be quite simple ;-) [more ...] Phone Book Pen Organizer08.04.2010 If you still have parts of the phone book you used to make the card holder you can complete your [more ...] Knitted Lace from Charts09.04.2010 Easy Polymer Clay Hearts10.04.2010 I never knew how to shape such beautiful hearts - until I found the tutorial and learned how easy it [more ...] Woven Silver Wire Ring11.04.2010 I find this ring most beautiful, it is braid from five strands of two silver wires each and the beads [more ...] Knitted World Gas Commercial12.04.2010 Did you already hear about the great video where they tried to visualize the warmth of gas with knitting? Wonderful! And I [more ...] Fabric/Paper Place Mat13.04.2010 When I saw these place mats I was compleeetly thrilled: that's exactly what I love so much! She seems to use [more ...] Filet Crochet with Strewn Little Flowers14.04.2010 I know filet crochet with strewn little flowers for any length of time, but when I found an instruction I [more ...] Universal Knife Block15.04.2010 What a clever idea: simply fill a wooden box with wooden kebab skewers and you get a universal knife block! [more ...] Chillie Anthurium16.04.2010 Another beautiful decoration for the table: the Anthurium Anthurium made from a chillie. Check also the other food decoration that I [more ...] Puzzle Piece Friendship Necklace17.04.2010 I find the idea really cute to make a friendship necklace from two matching puzzle pieces. [more ...] Brioche Stitch Knitting18.04.2010 I thought for some reason that brioche stitch knitting looked boring and was boring - until I found The [more ...] Faux Quilt Votives19.04.2010 I find this idea really great, too: simply scan old quilts, print, sew a little and wrap around a votive [more ...] Online Pythagoras Calculator20.04.2010 TetraPak CD Case21.04.2010 Have you ever tried to mail a CD? It should be well packed and if you don't have a plastic [more ...] The Beauty of Brown Leaves22.04.2010 To tell the truth: I only like woods if they are green Brown is boring! At least that's what I thought [more ...] Toilet Paper (Wedding) Dresses23.04.2010 When I read about Toilet Paper Wedding Dresses, I first thought that this is nonsense. Until I saw the photos of [more ...] Geometric Polymer Clay Pendant24.04.2010 I don't only like the geometric polymer clay pendant, but also the way the beads are connected. [more ...] Trapped In Photo Frame25.04.2010 This idea is great: I think that I will make this, too, and see if anybody notices ;-) [more ...] Mouse Coin Purse26.04.2010 Well, I find this mouse really cute :) The tutorial is in Chinese, but you can let it translate to English [more ...] Random Squares Pattern Generator27.04.2010 Filet Crochet in Rounds28.04.2010 One-ingredient Ice Cream29.04.2010 That's great: ice cream from one ingredient only! Banana of course :)) At the moment I find it too cold here for [more ...] Balloon Flower Polymer Clay Cane30.04.2010 Isn't the balloon flower polymer clay cane beautiful? It can be made so fine because you work it big and then [more ...] |
03 / 2010Tile Coasters01.03.2010 Aren't these tile coasters beautiful? It's all a question of the right paper. Should also look great with a collage, shouldn't it? Or [more ...] Apple Swan02.03.2010 He looks cute, doesn't he? He should go along well with the penguins ;-)) [more ...] Clear Plastic Fork Ring03.03.2010 After you have transformed all your spoons to spoon pendants you want perhaps to work on your forks now? Because what [more ...] Crocheted Easter Egg04.03.2010 Ok, the title only tells half of it: it's not only about simple crocheted Easter eggs, it's about crocheted Wedgwood- [more ...] Sock Sack05.03.2010 I already found the name Sock Sack absolutely great ;-)) And I like the idea, too. With the baby sock a little [more ...] Miniature Marble Stamps06.03.2010 The people have soo great ideas: the miniature marble stamps are nothing else than transparent glass pebbles, flat on one [more ...] Faux Rocks07.03.2010 Do you need a nice rock for the garden? Make it yourself: from a cardboard box, cardboard, styrofoam, chicken wire and [more ...] Beaded Spoolknitting08.03.2010 I wrote some entries about spoolknitting already, but never had the idea to add beads to it. I like it :) [more ...] Ping Pong Ball Lights09.03.2010 I presented the plastic bottle light chain before, apparently you can do the same with ping pong balls - while [more ...] Kaffe Fasset Stone Circles Sweater10.03.2010 I'm always fascinated by items from Kaffe Fassett - and now I have even found a tutorial for his Stone [more ...] Cold Porcelaine II11.03.2010 I presented an air-drying clay that was called cold porcelaine before, here is another, similar cold porcelaine recipe. I have absolutely [more ...] New Onions from Old Onions12.03.2010 It may be overdoing things when you try to save on onions by growing new onions from old ones, but [more ...] Bird from Plastic Straw13.03.2010 The little bird looks cute, doesn't it? Well, perhaps something for the next party, perhaps together with the penguins and the [more ...] Woven Cord Bracelet/Watchband14.03.2010 These bracelets are woven from parachute cord and somehow I find them really beautiful. Actually it should be possible to weave [more ...] Floral Letter Cliparts15.03.2010 Doesn't this 'A' look great? And where the 'A' comes from, you can find muuuch more :) I don't know yet what [more ...] Shortrow Spiral16.03.2010 I like spirals - now I like rectangular ones, too ;-) What I like especially at the short row spiral is [more ...] Brown Paper Bag Flooring17.03.2010 When looking at the picture I hardly can imagine that the flooring is made from brown paper! Wow! [more ...] No-wax Batik18.03.2010 What a wonderful idea: to batik reasonably priced with children without getting it dangerous for the little ones she simply [more ...] Piecemeal Table19.03.2010 I presented already some furniture from recycled materials, but I like this table very well: it's constructed from several tables [more ...] Ugly Bunny Pincushion and Bag Charm20.03.2010 I said before that I'm not one for Amigurumis but I find this ugly bunny - how can I put [more ...] Fabric Stone Necklace21.03.2010 The fabric stone necklace is another fabric necklace, but this time with a pendant that gives a little weight. Anyway, I [more ...] Inverted Bookshelf22.03.2010 No, no, they didn't turn the photo upside down here, it's the whole bookshelf that's inverted! Great idea, isn't it? By the [more ...] Microwave Potato Chips23.03.2010 Hmm, it's quite a long time since I last ate homemade potato chips, I do have to make them again [more ...] Beaded Leaves24.03.2010 These leaves are a kind of Peyote leaves and they are called 'Russian St. Petersburg leaves'. She made the tutorial because [more ...] Knitted Ball25.03.2010 Well, one day I wanted to have a rage ball - a soft ball that I can bash hard against [more ...] Photo Kaleidocycles26.03.2010 Once I had the Kaleidocycles book from M.C.Escher and I even folded some of the kaleidocycles, but then I never [more ...] Make Your Own 3D Camera27.03.2010 function wiggle() { document.getElementById('pict').src='../uploads/Photojojo Make Your Own 3D Camera.gif'; }Wiggle the picture (doesn't work because Javascript is disabled) Something different [more ...] Macrame Owl28.03.2010 The older among us can remember more or less well the Macrame owls from the past - wasn't it time [more ...] Paper Jewelry29.03.2010 Aren't these wonderful paper beads? They are part of a necklace. She has muuuch more paper jewelry, each item more beautiful [more ...] Pool Noodle Spring Curtain30.03.2010 Well, with such a curtain you sense that spring is in the air, don't you? ;-) [more ...] Chicken Egg Family31.03.2010 I find this chicken egg family really cute - and it seems that they aren't very difficult to make. And it's [more ...] |
02 / 2010Rolled Up Glasses Case01.02.2010 Somewhen I must make this rolled up glasses case - just to understand how it works ;-))) [more ...] Knitted Valentine Heart Ring02.02.2010 A cute idea: knitting a ring with a tiny heart pattern :) Possibly I will make it myself, I think that [more ...] Paper Shopping Bag03.02.2010 Slightly Different Valentines Cards04.02.2010 I really like these cards: 'cuttle' is the name of the animal and sounds like 'cuddle' ;-) You can send them [more ...] Beaded Valentine Day Heart05.02.2010 Need a quick gift for a good friend? What about tis nice beaded Valentine Day heart? I don't give away anything for [more ...] Chocolate Bowl06.02.2010 I already presented this technique, although using wax and the chocolate was only mentioned in a comment. Now you can really [more ...] Paper Purse07.02.2010 I really like this little purse! The content she put into the little purse isn't meant for children but no one [more ...] Upcycled Sweater Boots08.02.2010 Still have some old sweaters? Make such a boot from them! Another great idea, isn't it? :) As good as the Sweater [more ...] Paper Flowers in Bottle Vase09.02.2010 That's a cute vase that you can give away on Valentine's Day, too, isn't it? If you don't like it try [more ...] Online Amigurumi Pattern Generator10.02.2010 I'm busy programming another pattern generator, something similar to the maze pattern generator and the pattern generator (cellular automaton) and [more ...] DIY Eco-Hip Accessories11.02.2010 Still got some plastic bottles? ;-) Then try to make some earrings or a simple yet striking necklace! [more ...] Toga Pattern Generator12.02.2010 The day before yesterday I told you that I was looking for online pattern generators and then I found also [more ...] Lakota Chain Necklace13.02.2010 I find the Lakota Chain necklace really cute, but I didn't find the time yet to try it out. Well, one [more ...] Crochet, Tatting and Sewing Patterns in Rick Rack Braid14.02.2010 Do you still have some old rick rack? Then you can download an old book with crochet, tatting and sewing [more ...] Venetian Crochet Motif15.02.2010 I find this Venetian crochet motif most beautiful and I'm impressed if someone makes from single motifs a whole top. I [more ...] Acrylic Style Paint16.02.2010 Did you run out of acrylic colours but still have some poster paint and PVA glue? Then simply mix your [more ...] Dorodango17.02.2010 The Dorodango looks great, doesn't it? I even found an instruction for it. Absolutely nothing for me, although they're so beautiful ;-)) [more ...] No Sew Fingerless Gloves18.02.2010 It's right, you don't have to sew these fingerless gloves but you must know how to knot ;-)) I find them [more ...] Plarn and Plastic Lids Shopping Bag19.02.2010 Recently I made the paper shopping bag for the ‘Craft Challenge #47 – Reusable Shopping Bag Challenge 2′ and one [more ...] Card Holder from Fork20.02.2010 Actually it can't be too hard to make those card or photo holders from fork yourself!? [more ...] Spoon Pendants21.02.2010 Have you already used up all forks as photoholders and remain only spoons? Then make little pieces of jewelry from them [more ...] Birch Scarf22.02.2010 Isn't this birch scarf cute? Because she wants to sell those items there's of course no instruction and I wouldn't be [more ...] Paper Cutting23.02.2010 Whether you find the picture beautiful is a matter of taste (she made others that I find more beautiful), but [more ...] Cabled I-cord (Kind of)24.02.2010 I've seen everywhere the beautiful cabled bags and thought that a filled I-cord isn't so suitable. And then two ideas [more ...] Hairpin Necklace25.02.2010 Doesn't this necklace look great? I'm really amazed! [more ...] Faux Postage26.02.2010 I really like these faux postages, I find that they make an impact on a card e.g. And it doesn't seem [more ...] Round Crocheted Cardigan27.02.2010 I wrote an entry about round knitted/crocheted cardigans already, now somebody has send me (thanks, Monika!) a link to a [more ...] Paper Favour Bags28.02.2010 I found a tutorial for very nice favour bags which are seemingly very easily to make from common printer paper. Perhaps [more ...] |
01 / 2010Sewing Pattern Drafting01.01.2010 I never sewed much but I think that I could try something new in the new year. Perhaps I should [more ...] Quick, Natural, Head-to-Toe Clean02.01.2010 I planned to begin the year neat and clean... ;-)) [more ...] Coloured Cross Stitch Templates03.01.2010 So, slowly we can give ourselves over to everyday life again - e.g. to a nice cross stitch pattern ;-) However [more ...] Pillowcase Tote04.01.2010 Recently I presented the quick bag from a t-shirt, the pillowcase tote is of the same kind. If you don't really [more ...] Origami Architecture Patterns05.01.2010 I find Origamic Architecture fascinating and presented some time ago already the Origamic Architecture pencil holder, now I found more [more ...] Cabling Without Cable Needle06.01.2010 Rcently I cable-knitted a little bit, namely a pattern where I not only cable every so often. At some point [more ...] Ice Votives07.01.2010 At the moment we're jittering from the cold here - what better time to make some most beautiful votives from [more ...] Bolero and Shrug Patterns08.01.2010 I surfed the internet a little bit and found a website with lots of most beautiful Bolero and Shrug patterns, [more ...] Millefiori and Organza Pendant09.01.2010 I have the tutorial about using Organza on polymer clay on my list for a long time already - but [more ...] Spirograph Embroidery10.01.2010 Doesn't this look most beautiful? I like the idea to embroider patterns of a Spirograph very much :)) What you can embellish! And [more ...] Wire Crochet11.01.2010 I presented already the beaded freeform wire crochet and the wire hairpin lace bracelet, but here at wire crochet you [more ...] Beaded Stamp Pins12.01.2010 There are soo beautiful stamps, why not make a little piece of jewelry from them? One way is the already presented [more ...] Polypolygon Tilings13.01.2010 They look great, those tilings, don't they? You can find even more on the site, one more beautiful than the next. I [more ...] Tea Dyed Doily Scarf14.01.2010 I must confess that in fact I like to crochet doilies - but I don't want to have them, because [more ...] Waving Chevron Scarf15.01.2010 Well, the scarf yesterday wasn't bad at all (just as all the scarves before ;-)), but this waving scarf is [more ...] Penguin Hors d'oeuvres16.01.2010 Aren't those penguines sweet? I really have to make them once! Well, of course they're not sweet, they're made from olives! ;-)) Apparently [more ...] Crocheted Bruges Lace17.01.2010 I'm planning for a certain time to try crocheted Bruges Lace but found it always a little old fashioned - [more ...] Dutch Spiral Necklace18.01.2010 I don't like the necklaces in Dutch Spiral technique soo much, but I tried it out to see how it [more ...] Junk Jewelry19.01.2010 Such a pin from old plastic bottles and the like can look really cute, can't it? Now I'm debating with [more ...] Camera as Flowerpot20.01.2010 What a great idea to plant old cameras! I still have some and old lenses, some of which are broken and [more ...] Foam Chameleon Wall Hanging21.01.2010 When I saw the chameleon I was totally amazed - especially because it contains also a secret compartment! Well, it doesn't [more ...] Garum22.01.2010 Lately I read several historical novels about Caesar and Cicero - and at some point they all mention Garum - [more ...] Foldover Card23.01.2010 I find the principle behind these cards fascinating - and the one on the photo most beautiful! And then I even [more ...] Pantyhose Petals24.01.2010 Pantyhose Petals! When I was a child it was fashionable to make these! And now everything comes back. Admittedly the panties are more [more ...] Braided Bead Rainbow25.01.2010 A long time ago I've found the instruction for the braided bead rainbow but when I wanted to present it [more ...] Newspaper Dress26.01.2010 Soon is Carnival (Fasching) - what about this newspaper dress? I'm absolutely fascinated about ;-)) [more ...] Knitting Pattern 'Little Berries'27.01.2010 I always like to look for (among other things! ;-)) knitting stitches and lately two stitches 'collided' in my head: [more ...] Polymer Clay Chrysanthemum Cane28.01.2010 I always found the polymer clay Chrysanthemum cane most beautiful! Besides it's not long any more until Valentine's Day where you [more ...] Plastic Bottle Light Chain29.01.2010 Mostly I'm unnerved by the shampoo, shower gel and detergent plastic bottles and throw them away - where I should [more ...] Felt Leaves Scarf30.01.2010 Wow, I find the felt leaves scarf really great, too! She made it with Nuno-felting of silk, sewing on of the [more ...] Fantastic Pop Up31.01.2010 This time I find the title absolutely convenient: I find this pop up really fantastic! [more ...] |
12 / 2009Skein Ornaments01.12.2009 Aren't those little skeins cute? Exactly the right thing for wool addicted ;-) Come to think of it, I mean that they [more ...] Wallpaper Gift Wrap02.12.2009 I mean to say that the photo convinced me that wallpaper as gift wrap is eminently suited! And if you went [more ...] Knitted Flowers03.12.2009 I liked the knitted rose best of all knitted flowers, that's why I tried to knit it. I thought that it [more ...] Chocolate Covered Spoons04.12.2009 Such a chocolate covered spoon would be great for St. Nicholas boots (the day after tomorrow!), wouldn't it? ;-) And if [more ...] Strainer Lamp05.12.2009 I like this lamp from a strainer and an old book very much, too. It must give a beautiful light [more ...] Bobbin Holder06.12.2009 Ok, ok, today is Saint Nicholas, but here the show is already over, the boot wasn't only filled but emptied [more ...] Beaded Embroidery Stitches07.12.2009 Actually Advent should be a time of contemplativeness and so it should exactly be the right time to try something [more ...] Seven Flower Pop Up Card08.12.2009 Recently I needed a Birthday card. I wanted to make something with a bunch of flowers and then remembered the [more ...] Tree Ornament09.12.2009 Recently I presented an ornament from mini wool skeins, I like these here, too: made from cardboard and decorated with [more ...] Triangle Crochet- and Knit Purses10.12.2009 Once when I was surfing the internet I found those cute purses, one knitted (left) and one crocheted (right). With these [more ...] Q-Tip Snowflakes11.12.2009 I found the instructions for Q-Tip snowflakes utterly funny, perhaps you'll like it, too :) Besides you can use them as [more ...] Beaded Wire Ornament Hooks12.12.2009 The last days I presented some ornaments and they all have to be attached somehow. I found the beaded wire ornament [more ...] Repeated Pattern Eraser Stamp13.12.2009 Lately two ideas crashed in my head and I like the result ;-) One was the eraser stamp, the other the [more ...] Christmas Snow Flower Quilt14.12.2009 Well, I guess that it's too late now to finish the Christmas Snow Flower Quilt before Christmas, but 1. you [more ...] Crochet Sachets15.12.2009 I don't know the name of this crochet pattern but I find it very nice. I would've liked to crochet a [more ...] Salt Dough Beads16.12.2009 I always wanted to make beads from play dough, now I have an instruction. While researching I also found an instruction [more ...] Unorthodox Appliqué17.12.2009 I don't quilt, although it's hard for me not just to try it out. I simply don't have the place. Anyhow [more ...] Drinking Straw Jewelry and Ornaments18.12.2009 When I saw the drinking straw pin I thought: 'Oh yes, I want!' ;-) It is quite easy: I took [more ...] Plaster and Doll Arms Jewelry Holder19.12.2009 I presented already the necklace bust and the mini dress-form jewelry stand, now here another just as well idea: a [more ...] Iamond Lantern20.12.2009 No, no, 'iamond' is no typing error, these things are called like this and are nothing else than shapes composed [more ...] Knitted Binary Heart Jumper21.12.2009 Doesn't this WIP (work in progress) jumper look great? Sometimes it's really a handicap being so impatient ;-)) [more ...] Plaster and Crisp Bag Penholder22.12.2009 I presented the origamic architecture pencil holder before, here something for people who don't like it so fiddly: a pen [more ...] Easy Polymer Clay Greeting Cards23.12.2009 Ok, these instructions for easy polymer clay cards are slightly too late for making Christmas cards ;-)), but for New [more ...] Literal Video Version24.12.2009 Today is Christmas Eve where there's not a lot of time for crafting, therefore I wanted to present something that [more ...] Beaded Art Dolls25.12.2009 Crochet Shawl26.12.2009 Again such a wonderful item I'll never finish in my life! This time a shawl in a - as I [more ...] Self-made Envelopes27.12.2009 Now there lies a lot of gift wrapping paper around at most of our homes and we have to think [more ...] Polymer Clay Zentangles28.12.2009 When I saw the tutorial on how to make polymer clay Zentangles I thought: 'Wow! What a great idea!' Up until [more ...] Scrap Quilt29.12.2009 Hm, at the end of the year they say that one must tidy up a little to have a good [more ...] Faux Hot Chocolate30.12.2009 No real hot chocolate but guaranteed very yummy are these mug cakes. She made them this way because she wasn't very [more ...] Craft Cozy Mysteries31.12.2009 Sometimes you must be allowed to do something else than crafting or needlework, so why not reading a mystery that [more ...] |
11 / 2009Paper Roll Jewelry01.11.2009 Blue Bunny Scarf02.11.2009 Cute, isn't ist, such a cuddly bunny around your neck?! ;-) She gave in her entry a short description on how [more ...] Perfect Weight03.11.2009 I told already that want to lose weight before I will crochet the bolero but I don't find it easy. How [more ...] Foam Tray Plaster Casting04.11.2009 The tutorial about plaster casting in a simple foam tray is meant again as kids craft. But I have some buttons [more ...] Kantha Embroidery05.11.2009 Recently I surfed the internet and found the Kantha embroidery. It remembered me of the Sashiko embroidery but there you only [more ...] Paper Napkin Pillow06.11.2009 I'm always impressed by all the great ideas out there: This time it's about sewing yourself a pillow from paper [more ...] I-Cord Flower07.11.2009 I published or wrote some entries about 'I-cords' already but I found this little I-cord flower so cute and such [more ...] Polymer Clay Layered Illusions08.11.2009 Doesn't the pin look wonderful? 'Simply' decorate several sheets of translucent polymer clay with a pattern, layer them and you [more ...] Crochet Afghan Squares09.11.2009 I presented several crochet squares already but the one on the photo is one of my favorites since a long [more ...] Scratch Off Lottery Ticket10.11.2009 It's about time to make an advent calendar. What about a self-made scratch off lottery ticket advent calendar? Before beginning better wait [more ...] Simple Spool Advent Calendar11.11.2009 I must say that I really like this advent calendar. It's something different for a change from all those little boxes. And [more ...] Metal Tin Advent Calendar12.11.2009 Ok, today again something with quasi boxes: the advent calendar from and with metal tins. Looks also good, doesn't it? In principle [more ...] Paper Bag Advent Calendar13.11.2009 I really like this advent calendar, too, especially because it's done from recycled paper. And it has lots of place for [more ...] Socks Necklace14.11.2009 Na, doesn't this sock necklace look great?! ;-) And about the advent calendar: you can insert here easily little paper strips [more ...] Polymer Clay Skewer Beads15.11.2009 Some time ago I presented the Skinner blend beads necklace, the 'skewer' beads shown here are made in the same [more ...] entrelac 2.0 knit-purl16.11.2009 I really love entrelac patterns, but when working them I get bored much too fast to be able to knit [more ...] Rolling Pin Prints II17.11.2009 I wrote already an entry about rolling pin prints, even so I find this instruction interesting, too. As she says: you [more ...] Corner Photo Frame18.11.2009 I would have never come up with the idea of putting my photo in such a corner photo frame but [more ...] Embroidered Rainbow Elephants Spiral19.11.2009 Doesn't the Elephants spiral look cute? However considering my physique I'd better embroider other animals, or flowers or even Paisleys [more ...] Concerning unikatissima19.11.2009 Fabric Covered Beads20.11.2009 These fabric covered beads aren't the same as the fabric beads or the knotted fabric beads, but fabric covered wooden [more ...] Geometric Fabric Flowers21.11.2009 These 'fabric flowers' are actually pouffes but I think that you can make wonderful Advent decoration this way, don't you? [more ...] Tapestry Crochet Basket22.11.2009 Doesn't the basket look great? Actually the entry is about blocking after finishing, but tapestry crochet isn't so hard and [more ...] Wire from Plastic Bottles23.11.2009 I presented some instructions already where plastic bottles are 'processed'. I find this here remarkable anyhow because she shows how to [more ...] Reversible Cabled Scarf24.11.2009 I like the reversible cabled scarf very much - just as the Lamar Scarf it made me think about. I still [more ...] Positive-Negative Card25.11.2009 While searching my instructions I found Positive - Negative Pumpkin! back and thought: 'Yes, that's exactly right for a [more ...] Quick Bag from T-Shirt26.11.2009 Actually I prefer photo tutorials to video tutorials because I can look at photos as long and close as I [more ...] Modern Advent Wreath27.11.2009 Ok, ok, this 'tealight holder' isn't meant as Advent wreath, where you light a(nother) candle every Advent Sunday but it [more ...] Modular Rectangular Box28.11.2009 I find those rectangular folded boxes absolutely great! Unfortunately I discovered them too late, but if you haven't begun yet (oops! [more ...] Peyote Medaillon Beads29.11.2009 While surfing the internet I found this necklace and found it amazing. I thought that it should be easy to made: [more ...] Polymer Clay Paint Fill-Ins30.11.2009 Again a wonderful idea: stamp little polymer clay tiles, cure, dye and afterwards sand away dye excesses. In principle it's the [more ...] |
10 / 2009Fall Photo Tips01.10.2009 As said before, fall has begun and perhaps you like to make some really beautiful photos. Then the fall photo [more ...] Origamic Architecture Pencil Holder02.10.2009 Looks great, doesn't it really? I always thought about what to make from pop-ups apart from cards - now I know [more ...] 'Noodling' Polymer Clay03.10.2009 When working with polymer clay there is a technique called 'Filigree' where you press long 'noodles' from polymer clay to [more ...] Lacy Floral Crochet Square04.10.2009 Recently I presented the crocheted bolero, now a tablecloth (or afghan) made of crocheted squares. Even if the magazin where [more ...] Recycled Gift Tags05.10.2009 The gift tags on the photo aren't ready yet: I simply can't decide with which yarn I should wrap them. But [more ...] Make Your Own Font06.10.2009 Sometimes it would be great, if you could enter your own hand writing by keyboard, e.g. when creating greeting cards. You [more ...] Salt & Pepper07.10.2009 Well, isn't it a great idea making salt and pepper shakers from film containers? It would be quite the right thing [more ...] Washer Pendant08.10.2009 Recently we wrapped recycled gift tags, now washers. And why not, most of us have enough stash yarn at any rate [more ...] Line a Bottom Bag09.10.2009 I really like knitted and crocheted bags but I never knew how to line them. Now I found a tutorial on [more ...] Create a Flower Card10.10.2009 Now that the leaves get coloured comes perhaps the right time to make cute cards with them. Isn't it? ;-)) [more ...] Knitted Video11.10.2009 When I saw the knitted video for the first time, I was sitting there with my jaw dropped. That didn't look [more ...] Chevron Style Beads12.10.2009 I find those beads soo beautiful and can easily imagine them in other colour combinations! One day... Sigh. ;-) [more ...] Fake Rock Keychain13.10.2009 Must be quite heavy, such a rock key chain, mustn't it? It mustn't! ;-)) It is fake stone and made from foam [more ...] Bookmarks with Elastic14.10.2009 I'm reading a lot and therefore I always need bookmarks. I love most those where an elastic that holds the pages [more ...] Fantasy Computer Frame15.10.2009 I have a most ordinary and totally boring beige-gray computer screen - perhaps I should do something about?! ;-)) I don't [more ...] Beaded Wooden Spools16.10.2009 When I saw the little beaded wooden spools I directly wanted to go for making them myself! Luckily I didn't have [more ...] Adult Granny Square Hat17.10.2009 Again something that you can make from crochet squares - and muuuch more faster than afghans ;-)) - a hat [more ...] Concerning unikatissima17.10.2009 Crayon Candles18.10.2009 Now that's getting sooner dark candles become more interesting again - as I find. I found a tutorial for crayon candles [more ...] Faux Turquoise19.10.2009 I found the jewelry with the self-made turquoise already a long time ago and was thrilled! Once I tried myself making [more ...] Corrugated Leaves20.10.2009 Well, fall is coming. The leaves look still beautiful outside, but soon they will be gone and then you can fall [more ...] Gummy Bear Bracelet21.10.2009 I wanted to present the gummy bear bracelet for a long time already and now I managed to do it [more ...] Necklace Bust22.10.2009 If you have necklaces you can always do with something to hang them up, as e.g. the mini dress-form jewelry [more ...] Herringbone/Ndebele Necklace23.10.2009 Some time ago I made a Herringbone or Ndebele necklace. I find it beautiful, it is wonderfully sleeky and simply elegant. And [more ...] Homemade Lip Gloss24.10.2009 I always have dry lips, sometimes more, sometimes less, but always dry. Therefore I was glad to find the self-made lip [more ...] Closed Cast On25.10.2009 Some time ago I found a cast on for knitting that makes a real little bag without seams. Eehm... ;-) She uses [more ...] Shoe Purse26.10.2009 Ever made a purse from an old shoe? ;-) But that's not for people with smelly feet ;-)) [more ...] Pop Tabs27.10.2009 I presented a pop tab bracelet already, now I've found more things made from pop tabs: a top for the [more ...] Juice Lid Ornaments28.10.2009 I must confess that I don't like those victorian ornaments, but you can use the principle on other styles, too [more ...] Nature Bracelets29.10.2009 What a cute idea: Before going for a walk you take a piece of tape around your wrist (sticky side [more ...] Crochet Tablecloth Dress30.10.2009 Oh my god! If I had a figure like this I'd go on search for an old crocheted tablecloth immediately [more ...] Little Boxes for Precious Presents31.10.2009 I presented some boxes already, the one of today is folded from old greeting cards. On the photo you can see [more ...] |
09 / 2009Nearly Antique Buttons01.09.2009 Those buttons look great, don't they? They are made to look like pieces of antique pottery and I find that [more ...] Inspired by Trash02.09.2009 This is a page from a creative diary ('journal'), but I would love it as a collage, too! Today I have [more ...] Crocheted Beads03.09.2009 I have found this tutorial for crocheted wooden beads before and then I lost it - I was quite unhappy! But [more ...] Celtic Circle Knot04.09.2009 I find this Celtic Circle Knot really beautiful and imagine it depending on the used yarn as an ornament on [more ...] Tie-Dye Paper05.09.2009 I found a tutorial on how to tie-dye paper that is similar to my self coloured tissue papers but with [more ...] Rack from Clothes Hangers06.09.2009 I simply don't know why I'm so about racks at the moment, especially because I don't need any. They seem to [more ...] Button Collage Necklaces07.09.2009 Even if the 'pendants' don't really match my liking, I find the idea and the workmanship really great! In fact she [more ...] Beaded Bicone Bead08.09.2009 Finally a beaded bead again ;-) I like this one very much, the shape is more dynamic than the one of [more ...] Chevron Takadai Braid09.09.2009 Since a long time I take a look at the Takadai braids instructions from time to time - I [more ...] Whitewash Paper10.09.2009 'Whitewash paper' sounds strange, but that's exactly what she does in her tutorial with the decorative paper: she tints stripes [more ...] Delta Crochet11.09.2009 One thing that I wanted to try for a long time already is Delta crochet: it looks very easy and [more ...] Plastic Bottle Candle Holder12.09.2009 I really like the idea for those plastic bottle candle holders - only the colours are not my cup of [more ...] Wire Hairpin Lace Bracelet13.09.2009 You can do a lot with wire - even hair pin lace! Looks wonderful, the bracelet, doesn't it? Oh yes, my list [more ...] Origami Panda14.09.2009 Hmpf, they are kitschy - but I find both Panda brothers cute, anyhow ;-)) And you can find a tutorial, too. But [more ...] Fabric on Polymer Clay15.09.2009 One thing I want to try one day, too, is to apply fabric on polymer clay. Sigh. ;-) [more ...] Spiral Rope Chain16.09.2009 Actually it's time to bead me a nice necklace, e.g. this spiral chain. At least I find that I should ;-) She [more ...] Rhombic Dodecahedron Calendar17.09.2009 I find this 12-sided calendar a nice idea for a gift. It is made for 2009 but you can adapt it [more ...] Knit and Felt a Knot Bracelet18.09.2009 These knit-felted knot bracelets are cute, aren't they? I think that you can surely make them with filled I-cords, too, then [more ...] 3-D Sugar Sculpture19.09.2009 I find this idea of making palm trees from candy really great again! She suggests in her instruction to use the [more ...] Fabric Origami II20.09.2009 I published an entry about fabric Origami and about paperless Origami before, in this tutorial you can find just another [more ...] Crocheted Bolero21.09.2009 I liked the crocheted Bolero immediately, especially because I always like items crocheted together from pieces. Robyn published additionally a blog [more ...] Button Jewelry22.09.2009 I find this ring so beautiful: just a little wire and two buttons. Great! It matches well the button necklace or the [more ...] Fleece Hat23.09.2009 I find that this hat looks absolutely professional and when I look at the tutorial on how to make it [more ...] Lace Cable Afghan24.09.2009 Sigh, I find this knitted Afghan with the lace cable pattern beautiful but impatient as I am I would never [more ...] Polymer Clay Feather Beads25.09.2009 I always liked those beads and they are not so difficult to make - but I haven't yet managed to [more ...] Carved Plaster Plaques26.09.2009 A really long tima ago I found the carved plaster plaques and found the idea great. But because I still don't [more ...] Kusudama27.09.2009 Actually a Kusudama is a whole ball made of those paper flowers, but to tell the truth I like it [more ...] Crochet Quilts28.09.2009 I'd never finish such a crochet quilt afghan (that's just like with the lace cable afghan ;-)), but I find [more ...] Beaded Shoes29.09.2009 I'd never have had the idea myself: beading shoes! Up until now I mostly 'jumped' at buttons and pins and the [more ...] DIY Storage30.09.2009 What about a really individual storage solution? Simple, expressive and easily to be adapted to your needs. Or something like this ;-) Anyway [more ...] |
08 / 2009Upside-down Tomatoes01.08.2009 It is too dark on our balcony, otherwise I would try this thing with the upside-down tomatoes, city kid or [more ...] Mini Dress-Form Jewelry Stand02.08.2009 I've seen several mini dress-form jewelry stands already but I find an instruction on how to make it yourself muuuch [more ...] Hexagonal Box03.08.2009 I always like to look for boxes and I like the hexagonal box very much - just as much as [more ...] Fabric Scrap Scarf04.08.2009 Again a scarf from scraps ;-) But this time it's not only about scraps nor scarves: It's about this technique, [more ...] St.Petersburg Necklace05.08.2009 I found a beading tutorial for a beautiful necklace, the St. Petersburg necklace. Doesn't only look wonderful but seems to be easy [more ...] Knitted Plaster Impregnated Bandage and more06.08.2009 Isn't this a great idea? A friend sent me the link to the blog where they knit with several 'unorthodox' materials [more ...] Shape Book07.08.2009 I've seen some shaped books, at an exhibition e.g. in our public library and I always liked them. Therefore I've been [more ...] Plastic Funnel08.08.2009 Sometimes you need a big funnel - why not cutting the top of a plastic bottle and use this? I find [more ...] Skinner Blend Beads Necklace09.08.2009 I made some nice necklaces from very narrow polymer clay beads where the bead colours are blended - and I [more ...] Stiffen Crochet Items10.08.2009 Ususally I'm not interested in stiffening crochet items because I don't make ornaments. But when I saw the lamp I knew [more ...] Card Holder11.08.2009 Wow, an idea again that I really appreciate: take a phone book, roll it up and fix it with a [more ...] Masa Bag12.08.2009 I found this bag when looking for Furoshiki and find it great! It is very easy to make: crochet (Or knit. [more ...] Juice Rack13.08.2009 I'm always fascinated of all those ideas that people have - just as of this juice rack: simply nail some [more ...] Postcard Boxes14.08.2009 Once I've seen pictures of beautiful postcard boxes (that I don't find back, unfortunately ;-() and I always wanted to [more ...] Plastic Bottle Vase15.08.2009 I had some tutorials concerning 'plastic bottles' before, but I find this one still special: I would never have had [more ...] Self-made Oilcloths16.08.2009 I surfed the net and learned to my astonishment that you can make your own oilcloth - from fabric and [more ...] Lace and Cable Sweaters17.08.2009 I found a page with patterns for beautiful lace and cable sweaters - I wanted to present it. When you're looking, [more ...] Beaded Ring18.08.2009 A long time ago I have found a tutorial for a cute beaded ring and then I've lost it. But now [more ...] Making Good Photos19.08.2009 Recently I told that there were times when I didn’t know how to make good photos. Now I learned that curious [more ...] T-Shirt Necklace20.08.2009 I presented already some tutorials with t-shirts, this time it is about making a necklace from the t-shirt (the link [more ...] Bread Bread Basket21.08.2009 I find the idea of making a bread basket from bread dough great ;-) Particularly because I wanted (somewhen!) work with [more ...] Fabric Bowl22.08.2009 Doesn't this fabric bowl look beautiful? And it seems to be quite easy to make (although I often underestimate such things [more ...] Double Fringed Paper Flower23.08.2009 Actually I sought earlier something completely different but when I saw this beautiful paper flower I wanted to present it [more ...] Fabric Watch-Strap Cover24.08.2009 I've seen different tutorials for new watch straps but I always find it difficult how to attach them. With the fabric [more ...] Rickrack25.08.2009 I find those zig-zag stripes soo great but I still haven't made them. When I see it lying there I always [more ...] Stencilled Card26.08.2009 (Click photo to enlarge) Recently I needed a birthday card and that is the reason why I played around with stencilling [more ...] Beaded Spiral Button27.08.2009 While surfing I found a beautiful spiral button. I have to give it a try ;-) If I don't like it, I [more ...] Cork Vase28.08.2009 I always like the simple yet striking ideas and this cork vase is for me one of them: simply take [more ...] Round Knitted/Crocheted Cardigans29.08.2009 "When I'm grown-up, I'm gonna be a cardigan." ;-)) Recently I had a talk about cardigans that are knitted or crocheted more [more ...] Coffee Filter Pompoms30.08.2009 Don't they look beautiful? These pompoms are all made from coffee filters - and it seems to be quite easy. In addition [more ...] Wire Heart31.08.2009 I really like wire jewelry and therefore the wire heart fits my interests well ;-) Here I found somebody who shows [more ...] |
07 / 2009Short Row Hat 'Urbanista'01.07.2009 knitty always has great patterns and I find that Urbanista is one of them: Isn't it an ingenious construction that [more ...] Puzzlemaker02.07.2009 A friend showed me the Puzzlemaker and now I'm using its online generators from time to time to relax(!). But it's [more ...] Cardboard Stampede03.07.2009 A nice reader send me the link to the cardborad stampede. She told me that she has made a horse already [more ...] Sewn Ruffles04.07.2009 Recently I found the instruction on how to make those ruffles - I always wanted to know how to make [more ...] Cabled 'O'05.07.2009 I was thinking about how to make beautiful curvatures from knitted cables when I found the instruction shortly afterwards :) [more ...] Folded Tiki Box06.07.2009 A great box, isn't it? I really want to fold it - but I must get some new printer toner before [more ...] Keep Your Mind Open07.07.2009 Recently I read the article 'Can you recognize talent?' and was kind of shocked to put it mildly: I often [more ...] Woven Button Coaster08.07.2009 Isn't it great? Up until now I thought that you have to use really beautiful, extraordinary buttons for button crafts, but [more ...] Paper Beads Roller09.07.2009 In a sense I always found paper beads great, but in another sense it always makes (made! ;-)) such a [more ...] Making Paper Beads10.07.2009 After I've made my paper beads roller that I presented yesterday I played around with paper beads a little more. I [more ...] Woven Plastic Bag11.07.2009 I presented already the tote which is crocheted from plastic bags which were cut in stripes and the makeup bag [more ...] Cross Stitch Patterns Treasures12.07.2009 I found a blog where the author fetched the cross stitch patterns of an old aunt from the attic and [more ...] Flower Flap Box13.07.2009 I saw somewhere (unfortunately I don't remember where) such a box, but it was flat while I wanted the actual [more ...] 2 Techniques - 1 Cord14.07.2009 Eraser Necklaces15.07.2009 I find this a really cute idea: Eraser necklaces. Since then I'm always looking for cheap erasers: to use the funny [more ...] Origami Photo Frame16.07.2009 A dear friend sent me the link to an Origami instruction for a photo frame. I've seen several before which didn't [more ...] Tie-dye Rice17.07.2009 Recently the term 'Bento' (a single-portion meal to take away) came up again and I decided to present today the [more ...] Seed Tapes18.07.2009 As said before I'm a city kid and don't know anything about plants, but I found those seed tapes interesting [more ...] Staple Together Little Notebooks19.07.2009 Another very dear friend sent me the link to the inventive technique on how to staple together little notebooks. I tried [more ...] 1940's Knitting Patterns20.07.2009 Isn't this simply elegant? ;-) I liked the knitting patterns from the (appr.) 1940's, it's such a different style from today. Anyhow [more ...] Cheese Buttons21.07.2009 I presented the Galathite (milk stone) already, now i found something similar: cheese buttons. This way you can skip the preparation [more ...] Woven Newspaper Vase22.07.2009 I like paper weaving and recycling, too, but I like it even better if all come together ;-) This happens here: [more ...] Ice Jewelry23.07.2009 Now comes the time where it gets (hopefully) warm. You sometimes need a cooling then and I find the ice jewelry [more ...] Recycled Plastic Baseball Cap24.07.2009 I presented bags/purses/totes made from plastic bags already (see links below), but I like a base cap from crocheted plastic [more ...] Self-made Hairpin Lace Loom25.07.2009 I found two tutorials on how to make a hairpin lace loom (see links below) and because I hadn't the [more ...] Fimo Eye Cane26.07.2009 Unfortunately I haven't made the beautiful eye cane yet, it's still on my list :) It's something very special, isn't? [more ...] Momoware27.07.2009 I really hope that this summer will be warm and beautiful, and then you can always do with an updo [more ...] Kelly Bag28.07.2009 Tammina brought the Kelly bag to my attention, and I find it very chic, too :) I didn't make it yet [more ...] Duct Tape Foot29.07.2009 There are people who knit socks (I am not one of them ;-)) and they can probably do with an [more ...] 5-minute Chocolate Balls30.07.2009 Hmmm, I have the recipe for the chocolate balls for a certain time already and want to make them - [more ...] Beaded Edging31.07.2009 I found several instructions for beaded edgings that I find really cute. Personally I wouldn't work them on scarves or similar, [more ...] |
06 / 2009Inner Child Dolls01.06.2009 I found some 'dolls' that I find really beautiful: it must be great fun to make them: Crazy Quilt, embroidery, [more ...] Clothesline Knitting or Filled I-cord02.06.2009 Recently I thought about how to make low-priced purse handles. I wanted to make them from the same yarn that [more ...] Tomato Tube Leaves03.06.2009 Garden Decorations04.06.2009 After I presented Jewelry for the Garden some time ago and yesterday the Tomato Tube Leaves I want to present [more ...] Oil Lamp05.06.2009 On the photo you see an oil lamp from an espresso cup, plain, cheap cooking oil and cotton. On the [more ...] Sun Card06.06.2009 Recently I needed a card for a man which had to show the colours wine red and gold. What is [more ...] Sashiko Embroidery07.06.2009 Actually I don't want to talk only about Sashiko embroidery but about Sashiko embroidery on paper - I just prefer [more ...] Hand Knit-Weave08.06.2009 French Flower Beading09.06.2009 Recently I've seen these fantastic beaded flowers at craftster. Usually I'm not one for beaded flowers but I find these so [more ...] Wrap Pants10.06.2009 Isn't it great: I admired those wrap pants for ages on various artist markets but somehow I could never figure [more ...] World Wide Knit in Public Day 2009 (WWKiP Day)11.06.2009 I noticed it but yesterday: Saturday is WWKiP Day 2009 again, the day when people knit together in public. Originally it [more ...] Stripe Generator12.06.2009 Some time ago I presented the Tartan Generator, now comes 'his brother', the stripe generator. There you can let easily and [more ...] Spaghetti Scrap Scarf13.06.2009 Again something to use up your stash: the Spaghetti scrap scarf. In fact it is nothing else than a lot of [more ...] DIY Photo Silhouette T-Shirt14.06.2009 I find the idea to make a photo of your children, to make a silhouette stencil from the photo and [more ...] Curved Crease Origami15.06.2009 Well, origami is wonderful, but I find some of the most fascinating items those with curved creases. I tried a first, [more ...] Kumihimo Flower Hair Pin16.06.2009 I found a site with a cute Kumihimo flower hair pin that is made from a beautiful Japanese knot. On the [more ...] Elastic Polymer Clay Bracelet17.06.2009 I found at craftster a fantastic instruction: how to make cute teapots from bulbs and polymer clay, how to make [more ...] Patchwork Knitting Inspirations18.06.2009 I find patchwork knitting somehow fascinating, now I found a photo album of sweaters and the like made in patchwork [more ...] Furoshiki19.06.2009 Once when I took a look at instructables I found the instruction Paper, Plastic, or Furoshiki? which fascinated me: Japanese [more ...] Start an Embroidery20.06.2009 I just wanted to try 'real' embroidery (viz. not on paper ;-)) and had to find out how actually to [more ...] Wire Wrapped Pebble Pendant21.06.2009 I saw the instruction about how to make wire wrapped marble earrings and found it great. But 1. I'd find [more ...] Ladder Rings22.06.2009 I found the Ladder Rings where they added a link to the (free) instruction. But you have to register there [more ...] Your name in Japanese23.06.2009 I find the Japanese name translator really great, I simply let output the name Susann in all possible fonts ;-) I'm [more ...] Clothesline Sewing - A Fabric Bowl24.06.2009 After having presented clothesline crochet and clothesline knitting I have now 'clothesline sewing' ;-) The point here is to take a [more ...] Luxurious Fascinator25.06.2009 It would have never occurred to me to make such fascinators by myself, but then: Why not? ;-)) My hair is [more ...] Concerning unikatissima25.06.2009 Silly Little Doll26.06.2009 This little doll conquered my heart immediately! :) I will have to see if I find the right fabric for it [more ...] Scarf Tying Guide27.06.2009 I love scarves but they never look the way I want them to. Now I found the scarf tying [more ...] Fortune Boat Lamp28.06.2009 A cute tealight again: the Fortune boat lamp. I don't have the right paper yet, but I will make it for [more ...] Bag from Granny Squares29.06.2009 I really like crochet bags ;-), therefore the tutorial on how to make bags from crochet squares came in handy. It [more ...] Sneaker Customizing30.06.2009 Somehow I really love painted shoes and so I was thrilled about the tutorial for self customized sneakers. As much fun [more ...] |
05 / 2009Woven Trash Basket01.05.2009 Somehow I always thought that you have to buy a lot of special items to make a woven basket, I'd've [more ...] Knitting and Crochet Dictionary02.05.2009 I have already presented translations of crochet terms, now I found even more complete translation lists at Garnstudio & DROPS [more ...] Beaded Tubular Net03.05.2009 For a certain time I worked tubular nets, e.g. to make necklaces like the ones on the photo. I find them [more ...] Fringed Buttons04.05.2009 I found the fringed buttons very nice. But they are done with ready-made fringes which I don't have at home. [more ...] &*@!?#%05.05.2009 Do you know the story, too? You have a very good instruction or a great idea and work hard and [more ...] Pizza Box Gift Box06.05.2009 I presented all sorts of boxes already, but when you want to wrap something little and flat like a cookie [more ...] Quick Natural Stick Deodorant07.05.2009 I'm fascinated about what can be done at home! Now I found a tutorial on how to make a natural stick [more ...] TED Talk: Nature, Crochet and Geometry08.05.2009 Recently I presented the beaded hyperbolic planes, now I found a TED Talk to this that inspired me to eventually [more ...] Little Improvised Knitting Helpers09.05.2009 Recently I knitted more often (mostly mazes and cellular automaton patterns) and got some little helpers together on the spur [more ...] PAPERgraphic10.05.2009 I already presented quilling which is not exactly my cup of tea, mostly because I find it often old fashioned. I'm [more ...] Sock without Heel11.05.2009 I once read somewhere (but I don't remember, where) that you can knit a sock without a heel if knitting [more ...] Weave Wrapped Bead Buttons12.05.2009 Once I found an instruction on making buttons by weave wrapping wooden beads and tried it immediatley with different weave [more ...] Accordion-Style Playing Card Notebooks13.05.2009 I found an instruction for a cute notebook that is simply made with folded paper as pages and playing cards [more ...] Frosting Windows14.05.2009 You can get adhesive films to frosten windows but I find the instruction on how to frost windows with beer [more ...] Corsage15.05.2009 This corsage is really cute, isn't? And apparently very easy to make! I can't because I don't have no fabric at home [more ...] Flower Button Ring16.05.2009 I find this little ring absolutely cute. Especially the way she made the actual ring from beads and wire was interesting. Something [more ...] Sweater Scarf17.05.2009 Once I found an instruction on how to make a scarf from felted old sweaters but the website doesn't exist [more ...] Aerial Image Greetings18.05.2009 Today there's no tutorial, but I liked the aerial image greetings so much that I wanted to share. Click on [more ...] Gourd Purses19.05.2009 I don't remember what I was searching for, but then I found the tips and hints for making gourd purses. Wow! A [more ...] Elissahearts from Polymer Clay20.05.2009 Once I played around with the Elissahearts and found them wonderful. I didn't work with the heart mould but just put [more ...] Self-made Fabric Print Stamp Pad21.05.2009 Somewhen I also want to try fabric printing and then the instruction on how to make a fabric print stamp [more ...] Colour Combinations22.05.2009 A good many times I need colour combinations for all sorts of things and it is diffcult for me to [more ...] Beaded Freeform Wire Crochet23.05.2009 I really love freeform and freeform crochet and therefore I found of course the instruction on how to crochet a [more ...] Make a Fine Tip for Glue Bottle24.05.2009 I used my glue bottle rarely in the last time but before I often had the problem that I got [more ...] Easy Doorstop25.05.2009 Up until now I have never had a use for a doorstop, but I wanted to present the instruction for [more ...] Rainbow Cake26.05.2009 When I saw the cake for the first time I thought: 'Good grief!' But the more I look at it the [more ...] Kaleidoscope Pictures27.05.2009 I found another wonderful toy: the kaleidoscope for photos. I made the picture with the given flower photo (I used the [more ...] Seed Starters28.05.2009 I'm a city kid with a brown thumb (all my plants have a very short life) and I don't have [more ...] Tower Boxes29.05.2009 I like to fold Origami boxes but these are even better: you can stack them. Once I folded them and used [more ...] Eight Cord Braiding30.05.2009 Braiding is great, braiding with eight cords isn't so easy. But I find that it is very good explained in the [more ...] Eggshell Mosaics31.05.2009 Up until now I saw eggshell mosaics mostly at 'kids crafts', but now I found sites with wonderful (jewelry )pieces. I [more ...] |
04 / 2009Knitting Loom from Plastic Bottle01.04.2009 I always wanted to play around with a knitting loom, but I won't buy such an item! Therefore I was delighted [more ...] Plastic Bottle Box02.04.2009 Yesterday we cut a plastic bottle to make a knitting loom, today we can make a box from the cut [more ...] Plastic Bottle Beads03.04.2009 There remained some leftovers from our cut plastic bottle, from which we already made a knitting loom and a plastic [more ...] Self-made Shoes04.04.2009 Some people are fantastic! At craftster somebody published a tutorial on how to make yourself cheap shoes. I don't know whether I [more ...] Wire Wrapped Ring05.04.2009 I already presented several tutorials for rings and the wire wrapped ring wire wrapped ring matches great. I find it beautiful. If [more ...] Water Balloon Luminaries06.04.2009 Aren't those beautiful? When finding the instruction on how to make water balloon luminaries I was thrilled. It looks so easy (I [more ...] Needle Felting Your Knit07.04.2009 I presented before some tutorials and inspirations on the subject of 'felting', but it were mostly instructions on how to [more ...] Painting with Sand08.04.2009 Ok, the video 'You've got a friend 2009' is no tutorial, but so beautiful that I really wanted to present [more ...] Lentil Swirled Beads09.04.2009 I find those polymer clay beads so beautiful and there is a great tutorial on how to make them ;-) Have [more ...] Candy Shot Glasses10.04.2009 I loved the tutorial for candy shot glasses: you cast candy in glass molds and get glasses that you can [more ...] Rustic Egg Cups11.04.2009 Soon will be Easter and I found the tutorial on how to make rustic egg cups (very rustic as I [more ...] Resin Knitting Needles12.04.2009 You must absolutely check this! Up until now I knew resin only for making jewelry, but this tutorial on how to [more ...] Soap Carving13.04.2009 I found the examples for soap carving so beautiful, that I present them although it's no tutorial. Anyhow: What is there [more ...] What Can You Do With Filet Crochet/Cross Stitch Embroidery Charts?14.04.2009 Recently something took me and I thought that you can use those two-coloured charts which are usually associated with filet [more ...] Concerning unikatissima14.04.2009 Love Ya Award I find Kokopelli really nice, and that not only because she awarded me with the Love Ya Award [more ...] Maze Pattern Generator15.04.2009 Yesterday I showed what can be done with filet crochet/cross stitch embroidery charts. Today I want to present my maze pattern [more ...] Knitted/Crocheted Bangles16.04.2009 Beading Your Own Images17.04.2009 Your work becomes really personal if you can use your own design. The Palette Editor gives you the opportunity to upload [more ...] Chainstitch Card18.04.2009 I just wanted to show once more how beautiful embroidery on paper and cardboard can be ;-) Here I cut a [more ...] Crochet Cables19.04.2009 Recently I 'discovered' crochet cables via the ravelry group 'Crochet Celtic Cables'. I knew them for long but up until now [more ...] Online Cone Calculator20.04.2009 My entry 'Constructing a Cone' was much to wordy ;-), therefore I wrote an online cone calculator. Note: Unfortunately the online [more ...] Polymer Clay Tsunami Cane21.04.2009 Loooong ago I found the tutorial on how to make the polymer clay tsunami cane and tried it then immediately. I [more ...] Tea Bag Envelopes22.04.2009 I'm collecting nearly everything (and that's how it looks here, too ;-)) and from now on I will collect used [more ...] PET-Inspirations23.04.2009 I wrote several entries about crafting with plastic bottles (see links below), this one is more of an inspiration: I'd [more ...] Online Pattern Generator (Cellular Automaton)24.04.2009 I wrote another online pattern generator that you can use in a manner of speaking for 'nearly everything' ;-), but [more ...] Jewelry for the Garden25.04.2009 Now that spring has come comes the time, too when to embellish the garden. Why not making garden hose [more ...] Scrapheap Background26.04.2009 I find the 'Scrapheap Background' very interesting and put it on my just-do-it-once-list. It made me think a little about the [more ...] Beaded Hyperbolic Planes27.04.2009 Today again more an inspiration than an instruction, nonetheless fascinating: beaded hyperbolic planes. And while you're at The Institute For Figuring [more ...] Row Counter Bracelet28.04.2009 When knitting or crocheting you must often count the rows. I have seen people who kept checklists in a very disciplined [more ...] Tie Rug29.04.2009 I'm already planning to make some projects with my by now purchased ties and then I found another intensive-tie-using-item: the [more ...] Surprise Ball Gifts30.04.2009 I've never heard about before: surprise ball gifts, but I find the idea sooo great: the presentee can use everything [more ...] |
03 / 2009Make Your Own Stitch Holders01.03.2009 When knitting you must sometimes set aside the stitches and then one uses stitch holders. But if you're making your own [more ...] Fun Recycled Food Package Lights02.03.2009 I found an instruction on how to make fun lights from 'silly' food packages. I really like them and wanted to [more ...] Pewter Casting in Soapstone03.03.2009 I found at craftster an instruction on how to cast pewter in soapstone that I find really great! Don't the pieces [more ...] Pin Stones04.03.2009 The entry about pin stones isn't actually an instruction but a (wonderful!) inspiration. I like them so much! I suppose that she [more ...] Bubble Gum Roses05.03.2009 I know that it sounds - strange about the bubble gum roses, but she says that children love them. Anyhow, I [more ...] Woven Magazine Coasters06.03.2009 I really liked the woven magazine coasters and the beginning was in fact easy to do. But for whatever reason I [more ...] Giant Plastic Inflatable Dino07.03.2009 Ok, such a giant plastic inflatable dino is nothing that you really need, but isn't he beautiful? Sigh, I really don't [more ...] Buttoned I-cord Bracelet08.03.2009 I found a great instruction on how to make a beaded I-cord. She knits an I-cord where she works in [more ...] Wine Glass Candle Lampshades09.03.2009 I found the instruction on how to make wine glass candle lampshades neat, but I don't have to rely on [more ...] Mosaic (Slip-stitch) Knitting10.03.2009 Felting Buttons11.03.2009 I presented already several tutorials with the subject 'felting' but I always discover more that I find brilliant and where [more ...] Papier-mâché Faux Bois12.03.2009 I've seen several paper maché objects, but jars looking like stumps are still something special to me. Something especially cute ;-)) I'm [more ...] Polymer Clay Letter Cane13.03.2009 I found a very cute idea at glassattic: letter canes from polymer clay. Somebody writes there: 'I made a nice letter [more ...] Embellished Oranges14.03.2009 This time it's no 'real' instruction but an inspiration: Embellished Grapefruits Embellished Grapefruits. (Click there for the actual pieces on [more ...] CRAZAY Ruffle Scarf15.03.2009 Isn't it a great scarf? I made immediately a note of this instruction, I'd really like to crochet it once - [more ...] Psychedelic Batik Cardstock16.03.2009 I found a fantastic tutorial on how to colour (more or less) haphazardly stripes of cardboard! I put it at the [more ...] Carpet Sample Crafts17.03.2009 I found something new to collect: carpet samples! What for? For instance for a rocking chair, a pet house or a [more ...] Dyed Plexiglas Necklaces18.03.2009 Aren't those pendants beautiful? I was totally thrilled when finding the instruction. Now I must simply purchase some plexiglas, fabric dye and [more ...] Module Sock19.03.2009 I enthused already about patchwork knitting, now I even found an instruction for socks in this technique - and what [more ...] Reusable Tea Bags20.03.2009 This time I don't present a 'real' instruction, but even I should be able to sew those little tee bags [more ...] Paper Flower21.03.2009 I found an instruction for a nice paper flower and thought that this should work with self-coloured paper, too. It [more ...] Vinyl Record Bracelets22.03.2009 I've often seen bowls made from old vinyl records, but I find the bracelets from vinyl records nevertheless special. Even so [more ...] Embroidered Matisse Cushion23.03.2009 When surfing at craftster I found a most beautiful cushion embroidered with a Matisse painting. Be assured that I won't make [more ...] 5 Minute Chocolate Cake24.03.2009 Recently I found the recipe for the 5 minute chocolate cake and it really worked! ;-)) Ok, ok, the something on [more ...] Viking Knit25.03.2009 When recently looking at Kokopelli's blog she presented a necklace in viking knit. Looks great! I made some research and found [more ...] Simple Pop-Up Card26.03.2009 Recently I re-discoverd the website of Lisa Vollrath whose tutorials I always found really great. When I saw her 'A Simple [more ...] Connie Fox's Brangles27.03.2009 'Brangles' is a made-up word that is put together of 'Bangle' and 'Bracelet'. That sounds quite dry but fact is, that [more ...] Fabric Origami28.03.2009 Recently a friend had the idea to make some Origami with fabric but the fabric didn't fold properly. Some research [more ...] Self-made Hook and Eye Clasp29.03.2009 When you have finished your bracelet or your necklace you sometimes ask yourself: Where do I get now a beautiful [more ...] Making Hollow Tube Beads from Polymer Clay30.03.2009 Ok, the title isn't the best ever made, but the bead does look beautiful, doesn't it? ;-) I have it on [more ...] Tattooed Soap31.03.2009 I already presented felted soap and poured soap and was therefore curious when sseing the tutorial on how to make [more ...] |
02 / 2009Button Necklace01.02.2009 I found a tutorial on how to make a beautiful necklace from buttons and wire. It seems to be quite [more ...] Say It With Photos02.02.2009 It's not long anymore until Valentin's Day. If you don't know how best to show your love to your sweetheart [more ...] Tablet or Card Weaving03.02.2009 There's a technique I haven't tried yet although I have on my list for a very long time, and that's [more ...] Beaded Square Stitch Heart04.02.2009 Because it's not long to Valentine's Day any more I'd like to offer a template for you to bead a [more ...] Squiggly Hearts05.02.2009 I found an instruction for really cute Squiggly Hearts cards and 'squiggled' one myself. That's fun! :)) A little bit like the [more ...] Cross Stitch Heart06.02.2009 Valentine's Day makes everything more heart-ily somehow ;-)) Besides I wanted to show what you can do else with the heart [more ...] Intarsia Knitting07.02.2009 I've not yet done with the heart template from the Beaded Square Stitch Heart and the Cross Stitch Heart ;-) Today [more ...] Kumihimo Cord with Heart Pattern08.02.2009 No, today we won't use the heart template from the last days ;-)) But we're talking again about hearts for Valentine's [more ...] Ugandan Weaving09.02.2009 A long time ago I found a tutorial on how to make bookmarks with Ugandan Weaving, but the site doesn't [more ...] Patchwork Knitting10.02.2009 I find it hard to crochet or knit large items. It's easier for me if I can assemble them from [more ...] Needle Felted Bracelet11.02.2009 I found a good tutorial again, this time about how to make a needle felted bracelet. I put it directly on [more ...] Scarf and Tie Holder12.02.2009 If you have a lot of scarves or ties (and don't craft with the latter ;-)), you want to keep [more ...] Tray from Picture Frame13.02.2009 I found an instruction on how to turn an old picture frame into a tray (German). They painted everything, but I [more ...] Two-coloured Crocheted Cord14.02.2009 Recently I found an instruction on how to make a two-coloured crocheted cord - so easy, but I'd never have [more ...] Individually Shaped Cards15.02.2009 I found an instruction on how to make shaped cards. I really liked the flower cards e.g., but I'm more [more ...] Multidirectional Diagonal Scarf16.02.2009 I know the instruction on how to knit the multidirectional diagonal scarf for a long time, and eventually I managed [more ...] Jewelry from Wire and Polymer Clay17.02.2009 I found a short but good tutorial on how to make beautiful jewelry from wire and polymer clay. At the moment [more ...] Felt Belt18.02.2009 Felting is fun and this tutorial on how to make a felt belt makes one feel like starting at once. I [more ...] Sharpen Photos Digitally19.02.2009 Somehow I never had the heart to sharpen photos digitally. This tutorial on how to sharpen photos digitally 'cured' [more ...] Braided Bracelet with Beads20.02.2009 Library Pocket Book21.02.2009 I found a tutorial on how to make a wonderful library pocket book. Though our library doesn't have such library pockets [more ...] Joining Yarns22.02.2009 When knitting or crocheting you have sometimes the problem that you have to attach some new yarn. I found a great [more ...] Candle Lit Photo Stands23.02.2009 When there comes the time again where you can sit on your patio and dine with friends (ok, ok, it [more ...] Constructing a Cone24.02.2009 Addendum: This entry is a little longish, if you only want to get the formula, check out the entry 'Online [more ...] Self-made Cookie Cutters25.02.2009 Fancy some camel cookies? ;-) I found the instruction great, especially because you can make all sorts of shapes. For me, a [more ...] Floating Paper26.02.2009 Once I found the instruction on how to preserve leaves with beeswax. This way you can make the leaves for [more ...] Concerning unikatissima26.02.2009 Beverage Carton Crochet27.02.2009 (Click photo to enlarge) Once I've seen a fashion photo where I've been really impressed by the garment. Recently, when I [more ...] Card with Paper Ornament28.02.2009 I found the umpteenth instruction on how to cut a snowflake from paper, but this time the snowflake looked so [more ...] |
01 / 2009Self Coloured Tissue Papers01.01.2009 Accidentally I found a way of making beautiful coloured background papers from tissue paper or paper napkins and markers. That's what [more ...] Knitted Fringes02.01.2009 The other day I found an instruction on how to easily make fringes on a knitted item: Knit the whole [more ...] Photo Flip Book03.01.2009 I always found flip books fascinating, therefore I had to present an instruction on how to make it youself from [more ...] Shoulder Pad Purse04.01.2009 I find bags, purses and totes somehow interesting, especially when made from unusual materials (although I think that I will [more ...] Easily Remove Pages From Books05.01.2009 If you want to make Altered Books or Artist Books, or maybe book purses, or you want possibly remove individual [more ...] Spring Flower Necklace06.01.2009 I found a tutorial on how to make a Spring Flower Necklace. Unfortunately I haven't had time to make it yet, [more ...] Kolam07.01.2009 I discovered kolams (English Wikipedia entry for 'Kolam')! They are beautiful patterns and I do like to play around with knots [more ...] Mini Recycle Bin Books08.01.2009 People who craft a lot with paper often have many interesting papers laying around, but mostly scrap you can only [more ...] Bayerische (Socks)09.01.2009 Actually I don't exactly dig sock knitting, but the instructions on how to make Bayerische socks swept me off my [more ...] Extreme Origami10.01.2009 I always like to surf the net a little bit for 'Origami' and today I want to present two extremes: [more ...] Mosaic Table Light11.01.2009 I found an instruction on how to make glass table lights with translucent mosaic. They are made in an interesting [more ...] Spinner12.01.2009 Today I present a tutorial on how to make a spinner tutorial on how to make a spinner, which actually [more ...] Lamar Scarf13.01.2009 Via ravelry I found the instruction on how to make the Lamar scarf which I find great! On the photo you [more ...] Shisha Stitch14.01.2009 I found a tutorial on how to sew on Shisha mirrors in the blog which is the sequel of In [more ...] Gift Bagalopes15.01.2009 I found an instruction on how to make easy gift bags from envelopes. The result looks really nice and I [more ...] Celtic Cross Stitch Generator16.01.2009 Something nice again for filet crocheters, cross stitchers, illusion and pattern knitters etc.pp: a generator with which you can create [more ...] Necklace out of Laddered Stockings and Tights17.01.2009 If it's cold outside I confess that I often wear tights and when they become eventually laddered I always find [more ...] Tea Light Holders18.01.2009 Ok, slowly the days become lighter but you can always do with a nice tea light holder. In the instruction on [more ...] Bauble - Knitted Bead Cuff19.01.2009 I found at knitty the instruction for the knitted bead cuff 'Bauble' and really liked it. Therefore I wanted to knit [more ...] Sketches for Cards20.01.2009 I presented before a website where you can find card sketches. This time it's a website which shows sketches for cards, [more ...] Wire Wrapped Hardware21.01.2009 When seeing this tutorial on how to make jewelry from hardware store stuff I feel the urge to drive to [more ...] Needle Felted Bead Cabochon22.01.2009 I still have some wool for felting and now I found something I want to do from it: a beaded [more ...] Printable Photo Frames23.01.2009 I found a Japanese website (translated) where you can download photo frames to be printed and fold by yourself. Some [more ...] Peyote Triangle Bracelet24.01.2009 Recently I browsed the internet for Peyote bead work and this way I found the instruction on how to make [more ...] Poor Man Side Flash25.01.2009 The instruction on how to make a poor man side flash is really great! I just made a very quick try. [more ...] Not your Mama's Rubber Gloves26.01.2009 I don't like rubber gloves because they 1. don't feel good and 2. look silly. Now I can do something against [more ...] Cassette Tape Coin Purse27.01.2009 I stll have some old cassettes I don't listen to anymore. But because I'm always reluctant to throw anything away [more ...] Poptab Bracelet28.01.2009 I find this bracelet beautiful. Unfortunately we never drink from aluminium cans, so no poptabs pile up. Therefore I will [more ...] Plaster Relief29.01.2009 I found an instruction that shows how to make very easy outstanding plaster reliefs. It's quite high on my Just-do-it-list! [more ...] Crayon Encaustic30.01.2009 A long time ago I found an instruction for encaustic for poor. On the photo you see one of the tries [more ...] Quilling31.01.2009 Quilling is quite foreign to my nature, but I wanted to try it at least once. For me that'll do, [more ...] |
12 / 2008Photo Pencils01.12.2008 A lovely little gift could be the photo pencils with your own photo. I really like the idea, it is similar [more ...] Cold Porcelaine02.12.2008 With the recipe for cold porcelaine you can mix an air-drying clay with which you can make jewelry, beads and [more ...] Knitted Slippers03.12.2008 Not long ago my mother mentioned that she would like to have some slippers for Christmas because she has always [more ...] Home-built 3-D Printer04.12.2008 Evil Mad Scientist is always good for a surprise. He presented a kind of home-built 3-D printer which works with sugar! Great [more ...] Tie Feathers Dress05.12.2008 I don't find the title exceptional. The tie feathers dress is :) It would hit the spot at the next ball :) [more ...] Spraypainting Accessories06.12.2008 A great idea again: customize accessories to your clothes with spray paints. This way you can make i.e. comfortable shoes for [more ...] Sequined Bangles07.12.2008 Actually this is no tutorial but a presentation of beautiful sequined bangles. I don't think it very difficult to string some [more ...] Photograph the Holidays08.12.2008 I found an article where different points concerning photographing the Holidays are explained. This way you can surely make beautiful pictures, [more ...] Illusion knit09.12.2008 I tried illusion knitting once (Illusion knit - Shadow Knit) - and it worked - mostly ;-) I learned it from [more ...] Where the hell is Matt?10.12.2008 I told before, that I'm stretching regularly to prevent me from getting pain from crafting or from needlework. Now I have [more ...] Geometric Cut Paper Table Lamp11.12.2008 I find the idea of the Geometric Cut Paper Table Lamp great: All those beautiful fractal pop-up cards continued ;-) On [more ...] Weave In Ends While Knitting12.12.2008 I don't find knitting soo great, if I must weave in all those ends I don't begin at all ;-) But [more ...] Kali13.12.2008 From time to time I like to play around with programs to create beautiful pictures. Kali is one of those. I can [more ...] Magazine Embroidery Hoop14.12.2008 Once I've seen somewhere (but I don't remember, where ;-() how somebody made an embroidery hoop from magazine paper. On the [more ...] Recycle books15.12.2008 Soon it may be that you get lots of books. You want perhaps to get rid of some old books [more ...] Beaded Brooch16.12.2008 Are you still looking for a quick but personal gift for a friend? How about a beaded brooch? She describes with good [more ...] Citrus Fruit Ornament17.12.2008 Long ago I found (German) instructions for ornaments made from citrus fruit. They seem to be fragrant. Last time I checked [more ...] Lenticular Images from Your Photos18.12.2008 A lenticular image is an image that looks different depending on how you look at it. photojojo published a tutorial [more ...] String Decorated Ornaments19.12.2008 A nice method to create beautiful Christmas tree ornaments (and much more) shows this tutorial on how to make string [more ...] Calorimetry Headband20.12.2008 I really wanted to have a hat, but with my ponytail I don't like them. The Calorimetry Headband was the [more ...] Paperless Origami21.12.2008 If you're folding origami figures they often come undone, are collapsing or sagging. That's especially vexing if they were meant to [more ...] Lantern Ornaments22.12.2008 Browsing flickr I found two scans from an old craft book: the Lantern Ornaments and the instructions for the ornaments. I [more ...] Pillow Beads23.12.2008 I once tried to make such hollow pillow beads, but they collapsed. One day I will try it again, but [more ...] Actinia24.12.2008 Once I saw the Worm Scarf and having read the instruction for the 'worms' I thought that you can knit [more ...] Paper Flower Ornaments25.12.2008 Soon you will need nice ornaments for New Year's Eve and I find the paper flower ornaments cute. On the photo [more ...] DIY Fisheye Lens26.12.2008 Another great idea: to make a fisheye lens for your camera with old glasses! Because I had no suitable glasses I [more ...] Peyote Leaves27.12.2008 Aren't they wonderful? I couldn't try the leaves yet but they are quite high on my Just-come-on-list. [more ...] Crazy Daisy Ring28.12.2008 After having played around with Crazy Daisies (see links below) I found out that you can make a ring from [more ...] Tartan Generator29.12.2008 Sometimes you need a nice background and I recommend the Tartan Maker for all those who like Tartan patterns. On the [more ...] Bead-N-Bead30.12.2008 There are those beautiful beads where one bead sits in another and I'm always asking myself how they're doing them. Desiree [more ...] Shibori Felt Scarf31.12.2008 I found an interesting technique: tying scarves in Shibori technique and then felting them. On the picture you see some photos [more ...] |
11 / 2008Lightbulb Green House01.11.2008 I found this tutorial on how to make a mini greenhouse from lightbulbs via art for housewives. Somehow I don't know [more ...] Cut Quill Pens02.11.2008 I like to write with pens, but never had a 'real' quill pen. With the tutorial on how to cut [more ...] T-Shirt Yarn03.11.2008 I like to check for ways to make/purchase recycling yarns and the tutorial on how to make yarn from t-shirts [more ...] Edible Origami - Crane croutons04.11.2008 Once again an idea I love: origami cranes as salad croutons (or the other way round? ;-)) Anyhow. But I guess its [more ...] Knitting Efficiently05.11.2008 I prefer crochet to knitting, but if I do I want to knit efficiently. I liked the conclusions of this article [more ...] Paper Mache Bowl06.11.2008 Again I found a tutorial for making paper bowls. I found the bowls nice but not the way I [more ...] 10 Minute Boa07.11.2008 If you need a boa quickly (with accessories!) the tutorial on how to make a 10 minute boa will be [more ...] Skeleton Leaves08.11.2008 I presented an entry about leaves skeletons already. There you had to use particular leaves and I don't know if [more ...] Bead Wrapping Technique09.11.2008 Sometimes I don't want to simply string the beads but create some 'ears' on both sides like at the bead [more ...] T-Shirt With A Twist10.11.2008 Via browsing art for housewives I found the tutorial on how to make a t-shirt with a twist. You [more ...] Making Positive Plaster Moulds11.11.2008 I always wanted to make moulds from plaster but I never quite knew how to. At craftster I found now [more ...] Handmade Background Stamps12.11.2008 I found a very inspiring tutorial on how to make backgound stamps tutorial on how to make backgound stamps. I say [more ...] Ice Cube Cozies13.11.2008 craftster organizes challenges on a regular basis, one of them was the Craft Challenge #30 - Cozies WITH Irony. Personally I [more ...] Wire Candlestick14.11.2008 It gets dark sooner now and I like to light a candle again. The tutorial for a wire candlestick suits me [more ...] Make Your Own Sticker Glue15.11.2008 Because I don't like to buy stuff I was glad about the tutorial on how to make your own sticker [more ...] Necktie Flower Brooches16.11.2008 This time it's no tutorial for the necktie flower brooches, but I really liked them and want to see if [more ...] Make a Washi Box17.11.2008 I've seen those boxes in shops and was therefore amazed to find a tutorial on how to make a washi [more ...] Make your own pralines18.11.2008 I'm beginning to think about making an advent calendar. This time I'd like to wrap some self-made pralines which is the [more ...] Curved Box not only for an Advent Calendar19.11.2008 Once I browsed flickr and found the Teabag Problem Box. He called it this way because some teas are packed [more ...] Edible Stucco20.11.2008 Yesterday I presented boxes, today I have something you can put into: edible stucco. To make it you buy molds for [more ...] Edible Snowflakes21.11.2008 Something else for an advent calendar: Edible Snowflakes. You only take ready-made tortillas and cut snowflakes. Brilliant! [more ...] Lemon Tea Sugar Scrub22.11.2008 Actually I wanted to present fillings for the advent calendar this week, but this Lemon Tea Sugar Scrub which is [more ...] A Mailable Mosaic23.11.2008 An advent calendar doesn't always have to be a lot of filled boxes, why not simply mailing a card a [more ...] River Troll Ring24.11.2008 Needless to say that you can also put jewelry into the advent calendar boxes, such as this lovely River Troll [more ...] DIY IQ Lights25.11.2008 I found at craftster the lampshade on the photo. It is made following other craftster instructions, the DIY IQ Lights, [more ...] Faux Fused Glass26.11.2008 Some time ago I presented the DIY Shrinky Dinks, now I found at craftster the Faux Fused Glass. Sheer lunacy! She published [more ...] Paper Flowers27.11.2008 I found at instructables a tutorial on how to make paper flowers. It seems to be quite easy and they [more ...] Aluminium Can Jewelry28.11.2008 I love recycling tutorials and therefore this tutorial on how to make aluminium can jewelry should hit the spot. Additionally I [more ...] Buy Nothing Day29.11.2008 Today is Buy Nothing Day. I found it via the Buy Nothing Swap thread which I found browsing the craftster Swap [more ...] Recycled Magazine Rollups30.11.2008 I found a really nice decoration for cylindrical containers, the tutorial on how to make a vase from recycled magazine [more ...] |
10 / 2008Colorful Raggedy Scrap Scarf01.10.2008 I found at craftster (again! ;-)) something beautiful: the colorful raggedy scrap scarf. I imagine that some big self-made knitting needles [more ...] Sketch for Card02.10.2008 Pages of the heart presented once weekly a card sketch for making cards. Together with the beautiful cards made by [more ...] Beaded Daisy Chains03.10.2008 I found once a website with lots of beading instructions, amongst others several tutorials on how to make Daisy chains. Take [more ...] Paper from Plants04.10.2008 I wrote already an entry on Nature Paper, where vegetables have been sliced and dried. In this tutorial on how to [more ...] Antique Pattern Library05.10.2008 Via allfreecrafts - Crochet Doilies in Imitation of Point Lace Work I found the Antique Pattern Library. They looked for books [more ...] Galathite (milk stone)06.10.2008 Once I heard that you can make your own plastic - I've been interested immediately ;-)) Further research showed the word [more ...] Freeform RAW07.10.2008 I really love freeform (I know that I'm recurring, but I have to ;-)) Because of this and because I often [more ...] Needle felting with cookie cutters08.10.2008 Via craftzine I found a tutorial on how to felt a needle brooch using a cookie cutter. She used flower cookie [more ...] Ply-split09.10.2008 Ply-split is a kind of weaving, but the multi-plied threads are woven through in place of over and under each [more ...] Paper pen decoration10.10.2008 I found a blog entry with a very cute idea: a really nice paper decoration for pens. She offers an image [more ...] Pattern Paper11.10.2008 I found a tutorial on how to make cute, fast, self-made packages. They are self painted, respectively self stamped boxes [more ...] Stash scarf12.10.2008 Collograph Printing13.10.2008 Once again I found a tutorial about something I really want to try once: Collograph Printing. I think it could be [more ...] Homemade Paint Recipes14.10.2008 Via one of my most preferred check-this-out blogs art for housewives I found a website with homemade paint recipes. I liked [more ...] Soft winter scarf from plush15.10.2008 I found a tutorial on how to make a soft winter scarf from plush, and it looks rather easy. That's important! [more ...] Two-Tie Sling16.10.2008 That's a stunning idea: to make a sling for a water bottle from two ties! She filled her 'purse' already with [more ...] Box from woven PET stripes17.10.2008 On a brasilian recycling website I found a good tutorial on how to make a box from PET bottles (click [more ...] Crocheted Bottle Cap Hot Plate18.10.2008 I found a tutorial from the end-50s that I find funny: Bottle Cap Crochet. Personally I find the shapes of the [more ...] Edible Googly Eyes19.10.2008 Via Siebensachen (German) I found Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories: Wow! :) One of my preferred entries are the edible googly eyes. Some [more ...] Felted Dog20.10.2008 Isn't this puppy cute? I barely felt any more, but with this Spot I could reconsider ;-)) [more ...] Laminated Stamps Necklace21.10.2008 Once more a tutorial from craftster: how to make a beautiful necklace from laminated stamps. I find it looks great and [more ...] Coiled Friendship Bracelet22.10.2008 Wire Frame Bracelet23.10.2008 I always like to browse art-e-zine. There I found the tutorial for the wire frame bracelet. I find it beautiful! On the [more ...] Fabric Flowers24.10.2008 I always like to look for accessories and the fabric flowers are accessories I want to make one day. They really [more ...] DIY Shrinky Dinks25.10.2008 I found at craftster a tutorial on how to make DIY Shrinky Dinks. I liked this (I don't like to [more ...] Gummi Candy Lamp26.10.2008 The Gummi Candy Lamp at craftster is sooo great! I find it looks really stunning! Let's see where I will use this [more ...] Concerning unikatissima26.10.2008 KreativMonster was so kind to award me with the Award I love your blog. I'm so sorry that it took so [more ...] Crochet Joining27.10.2008 At the moment I'm crocheting a lot and when crocheting, I prefer to make those previously mentioned medaillons that I [more ...] Goldfish in a Bag28.10.2008 You see soaps on the photo, aren't they stunning? I have never poured soaps until now and actually I don't [more ...] Flour Glue29.10.2008 I already presented the Rice Glue, here is an instruction for making flour glue. It seems that it can be used [more ...] Rolling Pin Prints30.10.2008 I found a tutorial on how to print with a rolling pin. The idea is really great. I couldn't try it yet, [more ...] Freeform Crochet Scarf31.10.2008 This is not my first freeform entry ;-)) In her blog entry Carla describes in detail how she's making a freeform [more ...] |
09 / 2008Shoe-torial01.09.2008 I always like to crochet, best not too large projects (because of the patience ;-)) The Shoe-torial therefore hits the mark: [more ...] Glass Pebble Ring02.09.2008 From time to time I'm browsing at craftster.org and there I found a tutorial on how to make a glass [more ...] Kanzashi Flowers03.09.2008 From time to time I found tutorials about Kanzashi flowers and I wanted to present one tutorial. Aren't they cute? Normally I [more ...] Crease Patterns04.09.2008 Recently I saw the TED Talk of Robert Lang and was totally impressed. He describes how Origami changed and developed with [more ...] Crayon Tinted Fabric05.09.2008 I found a very interesting tutorial on how to tint fabric with crayons. On the picture you see my first and [more ...] Paper Wallet06.09.2008 After the duct tape wallet and the tetrapak coin purse I'd like to present today an ingenious tutorial on how [more ...] Illustrate Words07.09.2008 If you're making altered books or cards, you often use single, meaningful words. I have found a good proposal on how [more ...] Roll or Bullion Stitch08.09.2008 Polymer Clay Ikat Cane09.09.2008 Another wonderful technique when working with polymer clay is the simulation of Ikat, a weaving technique. The tutorial on how [more ...] Woven Magazine Bag10.09.2008 At craftster.org I have seen a tutorial on how to make a woven magazine bag. I like as well the bag [more ...] Ladies' Knitted Gloves11.09.2008 At Project Gutenberg I found more books about needlecraft, e.g. the Handbook of Wool Knitting and Crochet from 1918. They have [more ...] Coil a Basket12.09.2008 I find another interesting technique basket coiling, where a long thread from (nearly ;-)) any material is to be [more ...] Tealight Wire Spiral13.09.2008 I browse sometimes at WigJig University - Jewelry Making Designs and found once the Wire and Beads Christmas Tree. It wasn't [more ...] Vintage Knitting Patterns14.09.2008 There's more to be found at Project Gutenberg: This time a book with knitting patterns from 1846 (when I read [more ...] Fried Marbles15.09.2008 Once I found a tutorial on how to make fried/baked marbles: don't they look great? I couldn't make them yet, but [more ...] Knotsbag16.09.2008 I found another program again to make beautiful things with: Knotsbag. I'm not so far yet because I haven't learned so [more ...] Beautiful Filet Crochet Patterns17.09.2008 Another discovery at Project Gutenberg: The Ladies' Work-Book - Containing Instructions In Knitting, Crochet, Point-Lace, &c. Unfortunately I don't know [more ...] Leaves Skeletons18.09.2008 I found a tutorial on how to make leaves skeletons. You must use the leaves of the 'peepal tree', unfortunately I [more ...] Bead Intertwists19.09.2008 Plastic Straw Lantern20.09.2008 A long time ago I found a tutorial on how to make a lantern from plastic straws. I even tried [more ...] Weave a Ring21.09.2008 Special Shape Castings22.09.2008 I found a tutorial on easy plaster casting. The point is mainly to create the mold of a star or the [more ...] Make your own Wire Jig23.09.2008 A Wire Jig is a kind of board with pins where you can wind the wire. It is used for [more ...] Popup Spinner24.09.2008 I found a tutorial for a great pop-up card! The center spins apparently when opening the card. There is even an [more ...] Freeform CAL25.09.2008 A 'Freeform CAL' is a 'Freeform Crochet along', viz., everybody works following the same specification and see, how (different) the [more ...] Charm Bracelet26.09.2008 Take a look at the charm bracelets of Connie Fox, aren't they beautiful? I really love them! She even wrote a tutorial [more ...] Square 'n' Fair - Lacy Crochet Square Margarethe27.09.2008 I proudly present my first self designed Square 'n' Fair - Lacy Crochet Square Margarethe (PDF ~705 KB)! It is a PDF-File [more ...] Make Your Own Spacer Bars28.09.2008 When stringing bead jewelry you sometimes need spacer bars to keep beads or strings of your jewelry items apart. You [more ...] Inga's Häkelbeutel - German Granny Square Bag29.09.2008 Via a craftster thread (Inga's Häkelbeutel ~ German Granny Square Bag (CAL)) I found the tutorial for Inga's Häkelbeutel (PDF [more ...] Box Dolls30.09.2008 I found a tutorial on how to make box dolls - stunning! Something for my to-do-list! :) [more ...] |
08 / 2008Crazy Daisies II01.08.2008 I continued to play around with the Crazy Daisies. It is so much fun and I'm working on a Crazy [more ...] Paperweaving Plus02.08.2008 Although I like it, I always considered paper weaving a bit dull. Then I saw Paperweaving Plus (scroll down until [more ...] Folded Paper Strips of Equal Width03.08.2008 Sometimes you need folded paper strips of the same width, when weaving paper baskets e.g., making a magazine purse or [more ...] Peyote Bangles04.08.2008 As I saw the tutorial on how to make Peyote Bangles tutorial on how to make Peyote Bangles I bookmarked [more ...] Handspun Newspaper Yarn05.08.2008 I'm always interested in articles about weaving and spinning, even though I neither weave nor spin. But that is the reason [more ...] Cardboard Weave II06.08.2008 While surfing I found mini or hand-held looms (see links below), which I find very interesting, because 1st I don't [more ...] Nature Paper07.08.2008 Hiragimi08.08.2008 Once I found a tutorial on Hiragimi braid, but not only can't I find it back, while googling for 'Hiragimi' [more ...] Custom Card Box09.08.2008 As mentioned before you sometimes need a little box. I found instructions on how-to fold a custom card box which [more ...] Polymer Clay Faux Ivory10.08.2008 One of the beautiful applications of polymer clay is the imitation of precious materials. Therefore I loved the tutorial on [more ...] Papier Mache Recipes11.08.2008 There are many recipes for making papier mache which I still want to try out. On the photo you see one [more ...] Crocheted Bookmarks12.08.2008 I love to crochet but I prefer the item to be crocheted not too big (it's all a question of [more ...] Mosaic from Plaster13.08.2008 Once I wanted to play a little bit with mosaic for a door board (see photo) but without having to [more ...] Paper Bead Bracelet14.08.2008 Once I saw the beautiful paper bead jewelry at newspaperjewelry.com and was stunned. Then I found a tutorial on how [more ...] Crocheted Seamless Purse15.08.2008 I found an simple and therefore ingenious instruction on how to crochet a seamless purse. Point 2587 on my to-do-list ;-) [more ...] Duct Tape Wallet16.08.2008 At craftster.org I found a tutorial on how to make a wallet from duct tape. I never tried it, because I'm [more ...] Plaster Free-Form Sculpture17.08.2008 A certain time I worked with plaster and I once even made a Freeform Sculpture. Unfortunately I didn't take a [more ...] Paper Doilies Stencils18.08.2008 I found a wonderful simple technique for beautiful backgrounds: a tutorial on how to stencil with paper doilies. Isn't it great? At [more ...] Beaded Macramé Bracelet19.08.2008 I found a great tutorial for a beaded macramé bracelet with a very interesting closure technique. I'm not sure if I [more ...] Bath bombs20.08.2008 While surfing I found a tutorial on how to make bath bombs. I'd never thought that you could make them yourself! Next [more ...] Center Pull Yarn Ball21.08.2008 As I said before, I mostly knit/crochet with the yarn end that sits in the skein to prevent the skein [more ...] Tesselation22.08.2008 I have seen the beautiful tesselations and wanted to make one myself - That is difficult! On the photo you see [more ...] Concerning unikatissima22.08.2008 Spool Knitting23.08.2008 I'm browsing from time to time Project Gutenberg and found last time a book about spool knitting from 1909. They [more ...] Mold Making with Jello24.08.2008 From time to time I'm working with plaster and so I thought that I could search for low-priced alternatives for [more ...] Business Card Holder25.08.2008 Although I don't sew I can't resist looking for interesting posts. The tutorial on how to sew a business card holder [more ...] How to Macrame a Basket26.08.2008 Not long ago I found great Makrame tutorials, e.g. a tutorial on how to makrame a basket. Sigh. When I find [more ...] Coiled Paper Basket27.08.2008 I wanted to present a tutorial on how to make a paper bowl from paper stripes, there are lots of [more ...] Looped Caterpillar Bracelet28.08.2008 Doesn't the bracelet look great? I am totally stunned and set it immediately on my What-I-still- want-to-bead-list ;-)) It doesn't seem to [more ...] Moroccan Purse29.08.2008 I always like looking for Origami tutorials and this time I'd like to present a tutorial for a little purse. [more ...] Heart Pendant30.08.2008 While surfing I found again a tutorial on how to make a freeform trinket. I like it very much (I [more ...] Crafting with Glasses31.08.2008 I had a discussion the other day about all the stuff I simply can't throw away - and then I [more ...] |
07 / 2008Fixing Crochet Mistakes01.07.2008 I crochet a lot and I'm always making mistakes ;-) In the case of buttonholes or pocket slots appearing 'magically' at [more ...] Kumihimo Beads02.07.2008 This Thursday's 2nd challenge Beaded Beauties gave me the opportunity to do something I wanted to do for a long [more ...] Beeswax Collage03.07.2008 I find making collages fascinating. One interesting technique to glue your items to the base is the so-called beeswax collage (for [more ...] Loom Woven Bead Bracelet04.07.2008 When working with beads I also wanted to try loom weaving - just to see, how it works ;-) On the [more ...] Acryl Coloured Fabric05.07.2008 As I found the tutorial on how to dye fabric with acryl colours I was thrilled, because I think that [more ...] Leftover Needlework06.07.2008 I have a lot of yarn and thread rests, some of them quite short and I had no idea, what [more ...] Pain From Crafting07.07.2008 Many crafters, crocheters, knitters and so forth know this: We're working happily for hours, but when we (have to? ;-)) [more ...] Embossing Yoghurt Lids08.07.2008 Once I found the suggestion to use the metallic lids of yoghurt cups for embossing (but I don't know where). [more ...] Wrap a Rock09.07.2008 Embellishing rocks seems to be quite popular. Some people paint them, some people embroider them, some people felt them, some [more ...] Faux Polymer Clay Agate10.07.2008 The tutorial on how to make a faux fossilized agatized coral tutorial on how to make a faux fossilized agatized [more ...] Clothes From Crocheted Medaillons11.07.2008 Once I found the website of Jessica Tromp. Hours later I regained consciousness ;-)) It is difficult to say, what I love [more ...] Rough Your Papers Up12.07.2008 I like the so-called 'Shabby Chic' and tried some of the 'Rough Your Papers Up'-Techniques. They make great backgrounds. For the [more ...] Beaded Dragon Strap13.07.2008 Today I'd like to present a beautiful Peyote strap with saw teeth, Sally's Dragon Strap. To work a Peyote strap is [more ...] Stamped Cookies14.07.2008 Ok, until Christmas it's still some time (although I'm always surprised when the time comes ;-)), but I thought that [more ...] Knotted Fabric Buttons and Beads15.07.2008 I mentioned previously crocheted buttons, beaded beads, paper beads and fabric beads. Another way to make your own buttons and/or beads [more ...] Moldable Stamps16.07.2008 I knew about those moldable foam stamps, but I never realized how versatile they are and what great stamps you [more ...] Transparent Polymer Clay17.07.2008 Transparent polymer clay gives you wonderful possibilities as you can see on the photo: this is an egg I covered [more ...] Paper cut18.07.2008 I found a tutorial on how to make incredible paper-cuts tutorial on how to make incredible paper-cuts and I wanted [more ...] Kumihimo Edo Yatsu19.07.2008 I found recently the blog of Gabriela Marková. I'm very glad about, because her (German) book 'Kumihimo - Flechtkunst aus [more ...] Beaded Beads20.07.2008 Every beader wants to try a beaded bead sometime. It isn't easy to figure out by yourself how to do this, [more ...] Taking Photos from Jewelry21.07.2008 If you want to take a professional looking photo from jewelry or other little items, you can get problems with [more ...] Clothespin bobbins22.07.2008 Once I found a really good idea on how to make inexpensive bobbins from clothespins. Later I found more very good [more ...] Balloon Balls23.07.2008 Sometimes I get furious, e.g. when everything goes wrong: the glue doesn't glue, the fibers entangle and the paper always [more ...] Ganutell24.07.2008 Via craftster.org I found another craft, I've never heard about: Ganutell. It makes me think of my Starburst card ;-) Originally they [more ...] Rice Glue25.07.2008 I found a tutorial on how to make rice glue to be used with paper crafts. I'm always glad when I [more ...] Starbuck Card Jewelry26.07.2008 I didn't know about those Starbuck cards but it seems to me that I should drink my café there in [more ...] Butterfly Loom27.07.2008 At the website of Knitting-and.com where I found the Crazy Daisies I also found the Butterfly Loom. As always I didn't [more ...] Polymer Clay Mokume Gane28.07.2008 Mokume Gane is an easy and (sometimes) fast technique to get wonderful and stunning results. On the photo you see a [more ...] Bottlecap Pincushions29.07.2008 I really love those tiny pincushions, just like the Recycled Pincushion Ring. Now I found a tutorial on how to make [more ...] Resin Pendants30.07.2008 I heard lots about working with resin but up until now I always was kind of reluctant to start with. When [more ...] Tetrapak Coin Purse31.07.2008 We're drinking much apple juice and milk - and they come in tetrapaks. We must have 'produced' tons of it! Therefore [more ...] |
06 / 2008Notebook Purse01.06.2008 I love those book purses, although I haven't made any yet (up until now I'm only collecting links to tutorials [more ...] Stamped Appliqués02.06.2008 Many of us have lots of beautiful stamps (some are self-carved, even from photos). Many have stamped not only on [more ...] Detangling Yarns03.06.2008 The original title of this tutorial is 'Knitting from both ends without going mad' which is very to the point [more ...] Flower Pounding04.06.2008 One day I found a tutorial on flower pounding. It sounded strange to me and I was really surprised what [more ...] Kumihimo05.06.2008 Once I took a class for Kumihimo braiding - that is a japanese technique for braiding cords. I really enjoyed the [more ...] Letter stencils06.06.2008 Rosie showed her beautiful carved stamps and mentioned that she wants to carve letters too. I prefer to use letter stencils, [more ...] Bargello07.06.2008 While working with polymer clay I found a tutorial on how-to make items with a Bargello-look. Then I made a little [more ...] Peyote Variations08.06.2008 I love the peyote pattern, but sometimes it is nice to make some variations on it. On the photo you see [more ...] Crazy Quilt Photo Frame09.06.2008 Pocket Graffiti Pen10.06.2008 I found an ingenious way to make my own Airbrush tool. I haven't tried it yet, but I think of using [more ...] Bead Knitting11.06.2008 Bead knitting is such an interesting technique I wanted to present here (for links see below). Mostly it seems to [more ...] Chopsticks into Hairsticks12.06.2008 When I saw the tutorial on how to make hairsticks from chopsticks I loved it! What a great idea. And a [more ...] Kirigami Flower13.06.2008 While browsing Origami links I found a tutorial on how to cut Kirigami flowers, a technique we used when we [more ...] Repeating Patterns14.06.2008 Once I found a tutorial on how to make your own repeating pattern and found it a revelation! I tried it [more ...] Lacy Crochet Scarves From Edgings15.06.2008 I love to crochet lacy scarves, but I don't like to always work the same pattern. Therefore I was looking for [more ...] Photo Bookmarks16.06.2008 While checking my feeds I found a tutorial for a photo bookmark: easy and absolutely stunning! I haven't done it yet, [more ...] Tubular Bead Weave Tension17.06.2008 Once I begun to work a beaded amulet bag (which ended as an UFO ;-)). I worked it around a [more ...] Watercolor Button Garden18.06.2008 Pink Paper Peppermints has a beautiful project: 31 Crafty Flowers. I checked them all and I wanted to present one of [more ...] Recycled Pincushion Ring19.06.2008 I don't like to sew, but I always look at the instructions ;-) But everybody who is sewing should be as [more ...] Crazy Daisies20.06.2008 While searching for something else I found a lot of instructions and tips about Crazy Daisies and had to try [more ...] Nail File Envelope21.06.2008 Once I found instructions on how to make a nail file envelope, which I embraced, because me too, I never [more ...] Bra Purse22.06.2008 Once I found the Lah-Di-Dah Bra purse at craftster.org - what a funky idea! Since then I always wanted to make [more ...] Carving Polymer Clay23.06.2008 When working with polymer clay I always found the hints and tips at Glassattic immensely helpful. They also inspired me to [more ...] Concerning unikatissima23.06.2008 I'm proud to say that Rosie featured unikatissima yesterday on Inspirational :-)) [more ...] Polymer Clay Flower Canes24.06.2008 This Thursday started its first challenge which theme is 'fresh'. When I heard about I thought immediately about the little polymer [more ...] YoYo Pin25.06.2008 I like yoyo's, but only recently I tried to make one. And I find it cute. It is made from shiny [more ...] Bicycle Bottle Holder26.06.2008 One day my friend asked me, if I have an idea how best to attach his water bottle to his [more ...] African Needle Weaving Necklace27.06.2008 Once a found an instruction on how to work an african necklace using needle weaving (also called 'pin weaving'). It's [more ...] Beaded Rings and Headbands28.06.2008 Beading is such a versatile technique and once I found some quick and simple projects: beaded rings and headbands. The headbands [more ...] Faux Silk29.06.2008 I love to imitate things, so I had to check immediately the tutorial on how to make faux silk for [more ...] Polymer Clay Mica Shift30.06.2008 As I saw the wonderful Mica Shift Pendant (which is totally flat!) at craftster.org I felt so inspired. It is a [more ...] |
05 / 2008Eraser Stamps01.05.2008 There are lots of tutorials on how to make stamps from erasers (look at the Google search result for 'eraser [more ...] Artist Book02.05.2008 As mentioned before in the entry about paper beads, I once created an artist book. Step Outside Your Box Saturdays posted [more ...] Friendship Bracelet03.05.2008 I once braid a Friendship Bracelet, but in just one colour. The ones at Heather's Friendship Bracelets are so beautiful [more ...] Freeform Embroidery04.05.2008 On the photo you see my idea of Freeform Embroidery which was highly inspired by 'Rock Pool' and 'Laying It [more ...] Zentangles05.05.2008 While surfing I found Zentangles, which is nothing else than doodling. But when I browsed the galleries I really, really wanted [more ...] Inkjet Transfer Stamping06.05.2008 As I mentioned before, I don't often stamp. Therefore I found the tutorial on how to make stamps with an [more ...] Braided Scarf07.05.2008 On the photo you see my try of the technique described in the tutorial on how to braid a scarf. I [more ...] Jacob's Ladder08.05.2008 Once a friend gave me a couple of photos of her grandchild to make something special with them. I thought about [more ...] Light Bulb Window Vase09.05.2008 I really liked the idea of making a little window vase out of a recycled light bulb (for tutorials see [more ...] Organic Stripes10.05.2008 While knitting or crocheting you sometimes want to stripe your workpiece. I find it difficult to design organic looking stripes. Math [more ...] Fractal Pop Up11.05.2008 I already cut different pop ups, and I find this one quite elegant. I haven't done it yet, but I surely [more ...] Coin Ring12.05.2008 Browsing craftster I found one day the thread about coin rings. Somewhere in the thread is also a link to a [more ...] Fingerloop Braiding13.05.2008 Sometimes you need some cord and one fun and fast way to make one is fingerloop braiding (for tutorials see [more ...] Origami Flowers14.05.2008 I really loved all those flowers, but I am not patient enough to fold them. To see the diagrams, click on [more ...] Bead Picots15.05.2008 Bead picots are a beautiful way to give you work a neat border. I was therefore glad to find this tutorial [more ...] Self-made Crochet Hooks And Knitting Needles16.05.2008 Once I wanted to have a really big crochet hook and knitting needles and after I found tutorials on how [more ...] Bead and Wire Wall Vase17.05.2008 Inspired by two wonderful items, the Bead & Wire Heart at The Bead Bugle and the Bead Godesses from Ronda [more ...] Flexagons18.05.2008 Flexagons a quite interesting things: a kind of card with four sides, and you can flip from one side to [more ...] Broomstick Lace Scarf19.05.2008 After I have found tutorials on how to make Broomstick Lace I wanted to try it (for tutorials see Links [more ...] Plaster Bowl20.05.2008 Because I like to make bowls this tutorial on how to make a plaster bowl is high on my what-I-really-want-to-do-list. I [more ...] Beaded Shank Button21.05.2008 Many pieces of jewelry like necklaces or bracelets need some kind of closure. Purses do, too, journals perhaps. Maybe you [more ...] Crochet Spiral22.05.2008 Sometimes you want to crochet not only a spiral, but a multicoloured spiral (beautiful in Freeform Needlework!). I once found even [more ...] Pendant-to-be-embellished23.05.2008 Plaster Photo Holder24.05.2008 Recycled Yarns25.05.2008 I really like to crochet (ok, to knit also, but not soo much ;-)). Anyhow, the yarns are quite expensive. Therefore I [more ...] Reducing Polymer Clay Canes26.05.2008 When working with polymer clay you often work with canes. On the photo you see some of mine. You can create [more ...] Folded Spirals27.05.2008 As I saw this tutorial on how to make vellum spirals I was amazed: such beautiful paper spirals and so [more ...] Rose Bag28.05.2008 One day I found this tutorial on how to make a Rose bag - stunning! I'd love to crochet it one [more ...] Beaded Bottle29.05.2008 For some time I worked a lot with beads and the peyote stitch. Then I found a tutorial on how [more ...] Arm Knitting30.05.2008 I prefer crochet to knitting, mostly because I'm faster crocheting than knitting. But then I found a tutorial on how to [more ...] Photo Stamps31.05.2008 I already presented links on eraser carving, but perhaps you want to go a step further and make stamps from [more ...] |
04 / 2008Designing a Celtic Knot01.04.2008 No, this is no April Fool's joke ;-) With this instruction you can construct your very own Celtic knot, a pattern [more ...] Self-made Lamp02.04.2008 This isn't a real instruction but more of an inspiration. At Atelier Verena you can follow a class about recycling. [more ...] Extract Dye From Plants03.04.2008 At eHow you can find a lot of instructions on how to extract dyes from plants or parts of plants [more ...] Making Fabric Beads04.04.2008 Inspired by this tutorial on how to make fabric beads I created the mezuza case on the photo. It was so [more ...] Paper folded bracelet05.04.2008 Of course you don't see the bracelet on the photo, but my first and only attempt to make such a [more ...] Faux Leather Background06.04.2008 I decorated the self-made candle holder on the photo with the Faux Leather Background technique and found it great. This [more ...] Tapestry Crochet07.04.2008 Finding these instructions on how to crochet with two colours was immediately trying it out ;-)) And it worked! On the photo [more ...] Miniature Book08.04.2008 The title of this entry isn't fully correct: the instruction is named 'How to Make a Miniature Book from a [more ...] Crocheted buttons09.04.2008 I find it often difficult to find the right buttons for my needlework. At Univers du crochet d'art I eventually [more ...] Paper Beads10.04.2008 I always loved paper beads, but never knew what to do with them. Then one day I created an artist [more ...] The Crazy Stitch11.04.2008 I found the Crazy Stitch mentioned in several crochet instructions. Therefore I wanted to know how to crochet it ;-) At [more ...] Beaded Spiral Beads12.04.2008 I once found in internet photos from some spiral beads beaded from seed beads. Because I really liked them, I [more ...] Self-made Landscapes13.04.2008 While surfing I found wonderful, photo realistic landscapes (see images found by Google). As a matter of course I wanted to [more ...] Embroidery Crust14.04.2008 The title is far from perfect ;-) Better look at the original instruction on how to encrust calico with embroidery. On the [more ...] Seashell Candles15.04.2008 I enjoyed the idea of using seashells as candles. So I made some, but forgot to take a photo while [more ...] Translations of Crochet Terms16.04.2008 To read foreign-language crochet instructions one needs translations of the relevant terms. I found a site with translations in several languages: Crochet [more ...] Starburst Card17.04.2008 I love many of the string art patterns, but I would never make them, because I find them on the [more ...] Crochet Chamsa18.04.2008 I always liked the Chamsa (English Wikipedia entry for 'Chamsa') because it seems to me to be a sign of [more ...] Coloured Yarns19.04.2008 I like to work little pieces where not much yarn is required and I like to use a different colour [more ...] Serendipity Collage20.04.2008 Create a lot of similar but not equal little squares to be used in card making, inchies* 'production' and other [more ...] Wire Bracelet21.04.2008 Inspired by the tutorial on how to make wire beads I created a wire bracelet (I couldn't get enough of [more ...] Simple Cro-Tat22.04.2008 There is a technique called Cro-Tat, which is a technique between Crochet and Tatting: the item it is crocheted, but [more ...] Stitched Flowers23.04.2008 While I was browsing through the projects of STITCH I found Precious Petals. They 'glue' the flowers on fabric and [more ...] Paper Crazy Quilt24.04.2008 I love Crazy Quilts, because it is a kind of Freeform work, but I don't like sewing. So I began [more ...] Fractal Art25.04.2008 Once I saw some fractals in internet and - as always;-)) - I wanted to create something like this too. Some [more ...] Cardboard Weaving Frame26.04.2008 Once I wanted to create a picture frame with a woven border. I simply made a cardboard loom with an [more ...] Faux Papyrus27.04.2008 As I saw the title 'Papyrus' in connection with 'crafting' (English for 'bricolage') I was instantly interested. And the technique is [more ...] Clothesline Crochet28.04.2008 I mentioned the clothesline crochet before when I described the Simple Cro-Tat. But because I find clothesline crochet a handy technique [more ...] Freeform Peyote29.04.2008 As I said before I really love freeform work. Another wonderful freeform technique is Freeform Peyote. To give you an idea of [more ...] Book Necklace30.04.2008 I liked this cute little book necklace at once and bookmarked immediately the tutorial on how to make it . I [more ...] |
03 / 2008Nature Cards01.03.2008 I find it always convenient to be able to create a fast, unique and beautiful item, such as a personal [more ...] Make Your Own Knitting Loom02.03.2008 While looking for knitting patterns I found sometimes sites about knitting looms. It sounded/looked interesting but I never thought of [more ...] The Treasure Knot03.03.2008 I really tried to make this beautiful Chinese knot, but it seems that my fingers are too clumsy ;-) [more ...] Paper Lampshade04.03.2008 Yasutomo has interesting tutorials for different project ideas different project ideas. I found this lampshade lampshade simply stunning! My self-folded experiences [more ...] Beaded Crochet Rope05.03.2008 Judith Bertoglio-Giffin writes: "These are very basic instructions", but you have to begin somewhere ;-) It was a real revelation [more ...] Making a Bead Spinner06.03.2008 Yesterday I presented a how-to crochet with beads. For the rope you have to string beads on a thread which [more ...] Drying Flowers in the Microwave07.03.2008 I really like dried flowers, but I want to have them immediately, not after some days hidden in old books [more ...] Double-Sided Paper Mache Bowl08.03.2008 I found many a beautiful paper mache bowl in internet and I like those compact bowls, so this tutorial was [more ...] Fragrant Rocks09.03.2008 When I saw those fragrant lumps ;-) I thought: "What a wonderful idea!" and I saw them lying in the [more ...] Miniature 3-D Star10.03.2008 I found (and enjoyed ;-)) this article at craftster and then remembered, that I once have seen an instruction on [more ...] CD or DVD Storage 'Book'11.03.2008 Most of us have lots of CDs and/or DVDs to put somewhere we can find them back. I don't especially [more ...] Paper Matchbox Slide Box12.03.2008 I love those little boxes suitable for little gifts. So I was delighted founding instructions on how to fold an [more ...] Wax Bowl13.03.2008 I said before that I like compact bowls. These wax bowls can surely be made as compact as the paper [more ...] Bead Crochet14.03.2008 I showed before a tutorial on crocheting bead ropes. These bead crochet instructions are different: this time you crochet something [more ...] Peep Show Pop Up Box Card15.03.2008 Although they call it 'Peep Show Pop Up Box' I rather think of it as a card. And it is [more ...] Fabric from Plastic Bags16.03.2008 What you see here ist a Makeup bag made entirely from plastic bag fabric that I found on craftster.org. The [more ...] Easy Acrylic Backgrounds17.03.2008 Aren't those colours gorgeous? After I've seen the tutorial on how to create such a background I tried it myself and [more ...] Felting Soap18.03.2008 I heard somewhere about felting soap and I asked myself why one should do this! Then I found the tutorial on [more ...] Freeform Bead Embroidery19.03.2008 As I said before I really love freeform work. I once even wrote a tutorial on freeform bead embroidery (in german). First [more ...] Bead embroidered Paisleys20.03.2008 I love bead embroidery and I love paisleys. What could be better for me than this tutorial on how to bead [more ...] Crocheted Paisleys21.03.2008 Yesterday I presented a tutorial on Bead embroidered Paisleys. If you like Paisleys too but look for another technique to [more ...] Folded Roses22.03.2008 Working with paper is always fun to me. Therefore I check everything that shows me how to fold, glue or [more ...] Tearing Paper23.03.2008 Working with paper sometimes consists in tearing it. But mostly you want it to be torn in a particular way [more ...] Plastic Bag Tote24.03.2008 At Marlo's Crochet Corner I eventually found instructions on how to cut a plastic bag to get the 'yarn' for [more ...] Beaded Amulet Bag25.03.2008 Sharon Bateman shows very interesting beading loom techniques on her website. One of them is an instruction on how to [more ...] Stamping With Markers26.03.2008 When I found Scrapfriends I really had problems to stop looking and learning ;-)) It is such a treasure chest [more ...] Crocheted Hats27.03.2008 I always wanted to crochet hats, not the beret-like but really hats (although I never ever wear hats ;-)) Then I [more ...] Cardboard Box Loom28.03.2008 I really wanted to try weaving, but I was not keen on buying a loom without knowing if I like [more ...] Droste Effects29.03.2008 While surfing I found one day images with a so-called Droste effect (examples at flickr). I was thrilled! And I wanted to [more ...] Secret Image Shadow & Light Sculpture30.03.2008 I never intended to make such a sculpture, but I loved the idea! If you want to make one, take a [more ...] Jello Fruit31.03.2008 By surfing I sometimes find the most interesting ideas. This one is one of them ;-) I haven't tested it yet, [more ...] |
02 / 2008Cloche style hat26.02.2008 Not long ago I found a crocheted Cloche style hat at my favourite crafter site craftster.org. I really love those crocheted [more ...] Recycled Card Pillow Box26.02.2008 To give away little items you always need a nice looking wrapping. Why not use a greeting card you already [more ...] Freeform Needlework26.02.2008 I enjoy working freeform, that means that I don't know how the crafted item will look in the end. Although the [more ...] Funky Folder27.02.2008 At Stampington & Company I found fantastic cards templates galore. One of my favourites is the Funky Folder Template, which is [more ...] Peyote Stitch Beaded Ring28.02.2008 Peyote stitching is a fast and easy way to create your own jewelry. To see how to make a ring [more ...] Weaver's Knot29.02.2008 Since I have found this knot at Bead-Patterns.com my self-made items look much more better. The knot is easy, fast [more ...] |