DIY Lace Earrings

I admit it I have a fabric/craft store obsession. On a typical trip to one I usually end up purchasing items I am attracted to with no intended purpose for them. On my last trip this lace drew me in and I had to make something with it.

These are so simple to make.  First cut two pieces from the lace. Press flat with an iron

Next place lace on the shiny side of freezer paper (foil would work too.) and with your fingers spread a good amount of fabric stiffener on to lace, make sure to turn over so they are fully saturated.

Let dry completely, then simply poke a hole through the top of the lace and add an earring finding!


                              Happy Crafting!!

Very Pineresting!

Most of  my friends and I are addicted to Pinterest.  We are so obsessed that we are having a Pinterest Party at the beginning of March.
We created a community board called "Pinterest Party". We then started posting crafts and food that we would like to make.  We are going to choose some projects then get together at our friend Mary's beautiful home, and get crafty.  There will be wine involved!  See our Party board here. What projects do you think we should attempt.  Pictures to follow...

Sparkly Macrame Bracelets

Sew Fabulous Quilt Shop Blog: March 2011 Giveaway....And An Apology!

Check out this fabric giveaway contest on sewfabulous Quilt Sop's Blog!!

Sew Fabulous Quilt Shop Blog: March 2011 Giveaway....And An Apology!: "Happy March! I apologize for this post being so late. If you read my last blog post, A Very Unfortunate Rotary Cutter Accident, you'll und..."

Spring is Almost Here!

Spring is so close that I can almost taste the Garlic Fries at AT&T Park, Go Giants!
This yummy turquoise and orange Poppy print, by Jill Bliss is perfect for Springtime!

by Jill Bliss

Spring to me is Baseball, Gardening, and Flowers!

What does Spring mean to you?

I've Been on a Crochet Binge

So, my last few videos have been about Felted Crochet projects, I seem to be on a crochet binge. I find myself crocheting a lot in the winter time because, I love to cuddle up on the couch with a blanket and stitch away. I have a few more Felted Crochet Videos on the way, and then I promise I will branch out again. Here are my latest videos all Crochet and Felting.
Day 48



Day 50



And Day 51

What kind of video would you like to see? I always do my best to come up with a video for all viewer requests!

Give the Gift of Life

It will be 6 years in February that I lost my youngest son and four of his close friends in an alchohol related automobile accident. I am VERY passionate about stopping drinking and driving. I came up with an important gift I hope will save lives.

My baby Matthew
2-13-1986 to 2-5-2005


If you have friends or family that like to go out and have a good time at parties, clubs, bars etc...
This is a thoughtful, inexpensive, and life saving gift to give to your loved ones.
Just print up this certificate, roll it up and put a ribbon around it and you have a gift that will possibly save theirs or others lives.

GIFT CERTIFICATE

I am Giving you the Gift of Life and Safety!

 
This Coupon is Good for a Night of Being Your Designated Driver


To___________________________________


From_________________________________

(Insert Clip Art) optional

If You Are Going Out For a Night of Celebration


Give Me a Week’s Notice and I Will Be Your


Designated Driver


I am Giving This to You Because


I Love You and Want You Around


For a Long, Long Time!


I am wishing you a Happy and Safe Holiday to you and yours.

How to Crochet and Felt a Headband With a Flower Day 48

Make these cute headbands, super easy and cute!

Felting Your Crochet or Knit Projects

In my Day 48 video, "How to Make a Crochet and Felted Headband" I teach you how to crochet this cute headdband.

This image is after felting. Here are the instructions for felting your headband:
1. Place your finished pieces in a lightweight pillowcase and tie a loose knot at the top of the pillowcase.
2. Start your washing machine with hot water, and wait until the washing machine has filled with hot water.
3. When the machine starts to agitate, place the pillow case into machine.
4. After 5 minutes of agitating, take out pillowcase, open it up and check your pieces. Wring them gently with your hands to see progress.
5. If not completely felted, place back in pillowcase and into the machine. Set your machine to beginning of cycle so it will keep agitating. Check every five minutes until your pieces are completely felted. This should take approximately 16 to 25 minutes.
6. When your pieces are done take out and gently wring with your hands and lay between a folded towel to remove excess water, form the pieces to correct shape if neccessary.
7. Let dry completely.

My Favorite Designer Eddie Ross Decorates for the Holidays

I have loved Eddie Ross, ever since watching and rooting for him on Top Design Season 2! His design asthetic is right up my Alley. Here are some Holiday decorating videos he is doing for Kmart and Sears,and here is a link to his blog, that I know you will enjoy.
Kmart Mantel

More amazing videos!
Sears Holiday Entryway

Kmart Tree

How to Crochet Ruffled Wrist Warmers Day 33

These make great Holiday gifts!!

More Felty Goodness

My latest video is a spin from day 36, how to make a wool felt garland.  In this video I show you how to make a cute no sew pillow using a felted wool sweater, it reminds me of pepermint candy!  imagine the color combinations you can use for this pillow...

Click Here to view video tutorial!

Felting Wool Sweaters for Crafting Day 36

In the day 36 video, I show you how to make a very cute felted wool garland, that is so easy to make.  The garland in this tutorial is red and green, but the color combination possibilities are limitless. 


You say "But I've never felted wool sweaters before", no worries it is really easy!  First off, go to the thrift store and find some 100% wool sweaters and then follow these instructions.  I have used felted wool for countless craft projects, here is the garland I made for this video:

My camera case is made from a felted sweater.

I also made this necklace out of felted cashmere and some beads for a Craftster.org swap

And a few more, some baby girl shoes and a wrist pincushion

Crafting with felted wool is rewarding and easy. The edges do not need to be treated, because once the felting process is complete the wool will not fray!


Thank you for watching my videos, and if you have any suggestions and/or comments please feel free to leave them here, on my facebook fan page or on my Youtube channel.  Happy Crafting!

Handmade Holidays...

I know, I know, its not even Halloween yet, but I have to tell you that the holidays are right around the corner!  In this troubled economy I really think and hope that people are going to make most if not all of their gifts.
Here is a list of some of my videos that you can use to make gifts and most of them are easy enough for kids.
How to Make a Fun Funky Statement Ring  Great for Stocking Stuffers for your teen, or any woman.
How to Make a Tutu Pencil Great Stocking Stuffers for any little girl.
How to Make an Easy Stenciled Necktie Onsie or T-Shirt Cute for babies and children.
How to Make Cute Headbands Headbands are a hot item these days.


There are a lot more fun easy ideas on my Youtube Channel, and on fun sites like Crafster and Craft.


My wish for you this Holiday season is to open yourself up to your creativity and make it a Handmade Holiday!

Made it to Day 26

So here we are at Day 26 of my "365 Days of Craft Videos", so far this has been an amazing experience!  I have had such amazing feedback and comments, and that is what keeps me motivated to make videos every day.  On Day 21 I showed a cute "Tutu Skeleton Costume" for little girls.  On Day 22 you get to learn how to make Pony tail holders. Day 23 is a two parter where I show you how to make my Etsy best seller pincushion part 1, part 2, from Heather Bailey's Pop Daisy Fabric.  Then we come to Day 24 where I show you how to make a clutch / Pouch with contrasting fabric. Day 25 is a tutorial on making the fabric and lace flower headband, that I showed you in my Day 5 video.  Then we come to Day 26, where I show you how to make a rose / flower from ribbon. So there we are all caught up!  Please if you have any comments, suggestions or requests feel free to leave a comment here or on my Youtube Channel!  Happy Crafting...

The Giants Advance...

Sorry I have been MIA  the last couple of days, I have kinda been caught up in the MLB playoffs!  As I was watching the Giants beat Atlanta, I was creating a really cute skeleton tutu costume for little girls.  I will produce a video tomorrow and show what I have done and teach you how you can make this adorable costume for your little angel!
See you tomorrow...

1100 Youtube Subscribers!

I am so excited that my Youtube subscribers have reached 1100, and I am extremely grateful!  I love getting comments and suggestions from my viewers, and today I did a video that a viewer requested.  On day 5 I did a "How to make Cute Headbands" and a viewer asked that I show in more detail how to make the black and white pom pom headband, so here it is:

If you have Any  comments or requests, please feel free to message me!

A little under the weather...

Sorry I didn't post a video today, I am sick.  Turns out my raspy voice in the Infinity scarf videos was not from cheering on My San Francisco Giants, I have that darn virus that's going around.  I will try, If I am feeling better, to post a video tomorrow, and I promise I will catch up when I am feeling better.  Thanks for your understanding, and Happy Crafting to you all!

New How to Crochet an Infinity Scarf Days 16 & 17

New Videos are up!  In these two videos I will teach you how to make the popular and stylish Infinity Scarf.  This is my first crochet tutorial, so if you have any questions please message me here or on Youtube.  I will admit, I am not a professional crocheter and some of my terminology may not be correct.  I am self taught and have learned by searching for stitches online and I can finally read a pattern!  If I am following a pattern and don't recognize a term or stitch, I can always find help on the web, usually on Youtube. So don't be afraid to try to Crochet, it is a very fun and rewarding craft.

Fear the Beard

I went to the S.F. Giants Game on Wednesday with a group of friends from work, we had a blast!  In case you are not a baseball fan, the Giants have a pitcher named Brian Wilson, who has grown this huge beard this season. So, one of my co-workers wives had a brilliant idea and made a "Rally Beard" Sign, and cut out beards from Faux fur that we Duct taped to our faces. Needless to say we got some attention and we were even on T.V.        

Having fun at the game with our Rally Beards on!!

So I had an idea to make "My version of the Rally Beard" and make it one of my daily videos!
Here is Day 15, "How to make a Rally Beard or a Beard for your Costume"

You can use these beards for your Halloween costumes as well.