Projects category

  • Project – Stegosaurus Knitted Dinosaur

    Yesterday, we reviewed the totally fun new knitting book by Tina Barrett, Knitted Dinosaurs. Well, the wonderful folks over at STC Craft/Melanie Falick Books have given us a free pattern from the book...
    Nov 08, 2011 8 Comments

  • Project – Reindeer Appliquéd Pillow

    As I promised yesterday here is the tutorial for my reindeer pillow. It’s a clean, modern looking pillow that comes together quickly and easily. Nothing more than a steady hand for cutting and s...
    Nov 03, 2011 9 Comments

  • Project – Those Zig-Zag Mittens

    Oh man, did I ever love the look of the Missoni for Target line that came out this fall. I was in Alaska at the time it came out and nowhere near a Target which means I didn’t get to go pick up ...
    Nov 01, 2011 26 Comments

  • Project – Last Minute Bacon and Egg Costume

    Halloween Time: First, she said she wanted to be “A Princess”, “a purple princess”. Then an Astronaut. Then a chocolate. Then a butterfly. Not a purple butterfly (because I hav...
    Oct 29, 2011 2 Comments

  • Bust DIY Guide To Life and A Giveaway

    Bust is the name of the magazine that describes itself as written “With an attitude that is fierce, funny, and proud to be female.” Debbie Stoller, the co-author is of course, a familiar name to...
    Oct 28, 2011 24 Comments

  • More Creepy Crawly Halloween Projects

    Last week I made a spider covered wreath for Iron Craft that used about 325 plastic spiders, but I still had almost a whole bag of them sitting in my craft room calling out to be used. I just let myse...
    Oct 18, 2011 5 Comments

  • Project – DJ Lance Hat

    This week, the Iron Craft Challenge was based on Halloween. I made a little ‘costume’ that my husband may or may not decide to wear. DJ Lance on Yo Gabba Gabba, and the fabulous Jack Blac...
    Oct 12, 2011 6 Comments

  • Iron Craft Challenge #41 – Spider Wreath

    Looks like I’ve got a bit of a spider problem! I really can’t take credit for our new Halloween wreath, it was completely my husband Matt’s idea. Well ok, I take credit for the clim...
    Oct 12, 2011 5 Comments

  • Project – Doll Face Candles and Other Creepy Glassware

    Waterslide decals make it easy to dress up cheap candleholder and other glassware for a spooky Halloween display. I got hooked on them when I found this crazed doll face picture and thought it would l...
    Oct 10, 2011 6 Comments

  • Project – Creepy Trees

    As I promised here is the tutorial to make the creepy trees I used in my Graveyard Terrariums. It’s a little tricky to get the hang of wrapping the floral tape when you first start making these...
    Oct 05, 2011 4 Comments