Posts tagged: crafting
ManMadeDIY.com - crafts and DIY for guys!
By brunoI'm happy to introduce the latest member of the Curbly family of sites: www.ManMadeDIY.com
ManMade comes from Curbly's own Chris (Chrisjob) Gardner, who was tired of being told "guys can't knit!". It's a blog that focuses on crafty, creative, artsy and authentic projects that guys (and gals) everywhere will love.
Here's some of what he's covered so far:
- Super Crispy Homemade Pizza!
- How To: Fused Plastic Belt
- Food of the Year: Fried Chicken
- Magnetic Coffee Sleeve
- Top Ten Most Useful Kitchen Tools
You can also hook up with ManMade on Facebook and Twitter:
Please help us spread the word about this awesome new site!
115 Bundled Gift Combos to Keep Everybody Busy and Happy
By ModHomeEcTeacher
The best gifts are the ones you get to fiddle around with all day long on Christmas day and beyond. After figuring out this brilliant formula for gift giving success, it almost seems too easy. Whatever the interest, buy a gadget, a book, and materials or tools to go with it. You get tons of mileage out of one theme and the recipient can't help but get completely engaged in the activity it provides. Check out tons of links » READ MORE
How To: Sew a Pimped Out Witch Hat
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Photo Image: Wicked Poster from Wicked, The Musical
Who wouldn't want to dress up if they could arrive at the party wearing an uncomparable witch costume? Last year, Corinne, of Threadbangers post » READ MORE
Make Your Own Beer Cap Pub Table
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Here's a sure way to show your buds you're both a manly man AND a crafter. Hey, I'm always game for a new way to reuse a dinged up table top. Americangypsy illustrates his crafty side in an Instructable where he turns an ordinary coffee table into a colorful, patterned beer cap pub » READ MORE
Three crafty photoraphy tips!
By swelldesignerI occasionally get compliments from my crafty friends about my photos and what I do to make my photos look so good. I guess a lot of it comes very naturally to me, but I think a lot of it is a) experience and b) knowing the tricks of the game to get a good photo. I thought I would share today some tips for how I take my photos (illustrated with photos I take, of course).
First off, before I get started, I want to say that while my photos have impr » READ MORE
Make your own doodled buttons!
By swelldesigner
So, if you've been seeing my little headbands, you will notice that I had some cute little striped buttons on there. I wish I could find buttons that cute, but in actuality, I had to make my own.
I would offer you a really great tutorial, but there's nothing to it! You simply doodle on buttons with permanent markers. Easy.as.pie.
Now I don't recommend you buying expensive buttons (and if you do, draw at your own risk). I've messed several buttons » READ MORE
All your craft and diy questions answered!
By DIY Maven
I happened upon this remarkable list of just about every craft and diy question you could ever have on Wise Geek yesterday. Ever wonder what Summi-E is? The list knows. How about Scoubidou* » READ MORE
Wednesday Night Upholstery: New Girls in Town
By ModHomeEcTeacher
There are three new girls in Upholsteryville and they mean business. Janet (another Janet) learned how to make welt cord in about 5 minutes and is already putting together two boxed and corded cushion covers to be stuffed fluffily and placed on her cane back chairs. » READ MORE
Pillow Talk: Pleated Grosgrain Trim
By ModHomeEcTeacher
This week is Pillow Talk over on my newly remodeled blog » READ MORE
Sewing Two Businesses Together
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Image: dexflu.eu
Last week I was contacted by Sarah Doyle of SewingBusiness.com about doing an interview for their blog. When you start thinking about the path you've taken in life, it begins to make sense. I began to sew so that I could have » READ MORE
Budget Shower Gift: Easy Towel Trimming Tutorial
By ModHomeEcTeacher
A towel trimming project has been in the top 5 of my master To Do list for awhile now. However, after I got a load of this simple and easy to understand tutorial on Sew4Home, I marked it off my l » READ MORE
DIY: Build a Top Notch Sewing Kit
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Nothing satisfies a seamster more than fresh new supplies. Whether it be sharp new shears or a handy cutting mat, sewers (not soo-ers) love their supplies. Opt for ala carte when putting together a sewing notions kit. That way you can choose higher quality items and eliminate the unncessary ones. The best thing about this is that you can spend a little or alot and get credit for everything. Here's a list.... » READ MORE
Terrorific Tuesdays at the Swell Life
By swelldesigner
Halloween is quickly approaching and I have been hosting a little ol' party called Terrorific Tuesdays on my blog featuring crafts for Halloween from some of the coolest crafters out there...check these links for some great diy ideas in home decor, jewelry, paper crafts, party planning and much more...
http://swelldesigner.blogspot.com/2008/10/terrorific-tuesday.html
http://swelldesigner.blogspot.com/2008/10/terrorific-tuesday-october » READ MORE
The Obama Craft Project
By DIY Maven
Crafters are showing support for the candidate of their choice and Josh and Sarah at Sewer-Sewist are documenting it via their flickr group, The Obama Craft Project. Rather than being a commercial endeavor, their focus is to highlight ‘work created for personal use in support of the Obama campaign.’ For more information about the project, visit this page. Via.
Note: In the spirit of ‘equal time’, a search was made for such groups in suppor » READ MORE
Supercrafter to the Rescue!
By DIY Maven
Did you know that there’s an organization that collects hand-made afghans for Afghans? Or that the Animals Asia Foundation recently put out a call for hand-knit mittens for bears?? These are just two of the groups that Diane at CraftStylish mentions in her article today in which she extols the benefits of ‘Using Your Crafty Powers for Good.’ She also provides links for where we can find charities closer to home that would greatly appreciate » READ MORE
LOLCAT Purse
By swelldesigner
Last night I created this funny LOLCAT purse of my cat Pixie from a
basic printout, black paint, sparkles, and a wooden purse. I wanted to
create something that would be a conversation piece and I know a lot of
people love the LOLCATS/Icanhazcheezburger pictures.
I posted full instructions on my blog...
http://swelldesigner.blogspot.com/2008/08/another-swell-project-lol-cat-purse.html
Oh,
and my cat generally isn't this mean looking. She » READ MORE
DIY: Sew Your Man a Tater Tots Vest
By ModHomeEcTeacher
Nothing says "I love my man!" like a handmade Tater Tots vest and hat. A bachelor eating Tots night after night, a long distance relationship, what else could she do to seal the deal?
To sew this one-of-a-kind handmade dapper man-vest, she collected empty TT bags, stitched them together to make Tater Tot fabric, laid the pattern on top and cut out the pieces just like it was fine Italian wool.
* Note that the pattern even lines up on ei » READ MORE