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Showing posts with label unique. Show all posts

Thursday, March 6, 2014

Challenge Round Up

Hi! Here is the first week of March 2014 challenge round ups.





You can read more on Lu & Ed's blog  HERE

You can read more about it on Squshies blog HERE.







Day 1: Relaxing & Lemur


 

 Day 2: Wish & Wombat






Day 3: Mint & Dragon






Day 4: Kindness & Tawny Frog Mouth




Day 5: Big & Rhino



So here is what I have so far...sorry for them being sideways. They did that when I transferred them over.  And I have yet to figure out why and how to fix it. I do apologize.

Remember, you can join in these challenges any time. They are open and for fun!


Kelly



Friday, February 21, 2014

Week 51 & 52 shares

Whoa! time is flying by!! Here are two weeks of #happyhanmade shares!! There ARE SO many AMAZING handmade items...it was super hard to choose! Daft Crafts does an amazing job of hosting this link up! There is still time and space for you to join in week 52 HERE! Love to see you link up!

Week 51:

Wall Art by be you not them

Tick Tock by Penelope's Eclectic Closet

Mini Pull Chain Wand by Gipson Wands





And just because I am ready for some spring flowers -

Spring Fever Plumeria flower headband by Violet's Buds



 Week 52 - One year celebration!!

Kiki the Kokeshi Doll by Sugar Crumbs





Cop and Robber Peg People Play set by Landon's Toy Box

Felt Shape learning Chart by Blue Umbrella Designs

Wonderland Sticker Pack by Scrawny Girl

Be Your Own Hero by Krmbal



Wonderful, inspiring items!! What a great couple of weeks of link ups!! Excited to see more new shops/items!

Kelly

Thursday, February 6, 2014

Try It Thursday: Mini Journal

Hello everyone!! Today, I would like to share with you how to make your very own mini paper journal. I am in a Crafty Valentine's Day swap and decided to make something special and new for her. So, after some thinking, I designed this idea of a small crafty journal that could fit in her handbag for her to write down ideas when they happen during her day. ☺



Supplies Needed:

1 sheet of 12 x 12 Card-stock - any color (I chose Brown)
6 sheets of 12 x 12 coordinating Scrapbook paper (you could mix it up and not coordinate - free creativity)
scissors
ruler
paper cutter (if you have one or prefer to use one)
hot glue gun
decorative tape, ribbons, or other fun flare






First, you measure your card-stock and cut a rectangle 5in high by 7in long. Then you are going to cut out two strips 4 3/4 in high by 6 3/4 in long from each scrap book piece of paper. You should have 12 total to make you inside journal papers.


Now comes the folding of your pages. You are going to fold 6 papers with print outside and 6 with the print inside. Then you put the print inside into the print outside make individual books. If you have a bone folder you can crisp up your fold edges with it. You should end up with 6 individual 'books'.




Then you stack them up, even them up and head to your sewing machine. I was able to sew my 'books' together with my sewing machine. I hand turned my wheel and did one stitch at a time and used a brand new sharp machine sewing needle. It took a touch of time and patience. So go slow if you use your machine. You can also hand sew the books together with a book binding needle and embroidery thread.


Now you need to warm up your hot glue gun. And put a bead of hot glue along the inner edges of the 'book' pages and place the card-stock around the inner pages. Making your book.


Add your final touches to the front. I added a saying and a few layers of different scrapbook paper scraps. Then topped it off with a ribbon bow and animal sticker tape. I am pretty happy with how it came together! And am very excited to send off to my Valentine's Day Swap!! I know she will be able to put it to good use!!

I do hope you give this tutorial a try!! I'd love to hear how it went, just comment below!



Kelly





Saturday, February 1, 2014

With Doll my Heart




For the month of February, Ashley from Penelope's Eclectic Closet has a wonderful line of limited edition dolls available which will benefit charity. She's here as a guest to tell you all about it! Welcome Ashley!


When Stella was born, she had a small hole in her heart. The tiniest imperfection in an otherwise perfect newborn. We feel so fortunate! Her issue was minor. Just a tiny heart murmur needing a couple cardiologist appointments (At Primary Children’s hospital) during the first year of her life to monitor it. In Nov 2013 we got awesome news that her hole had closed and she was good as new! This isn’t even something that would affect her during the rest of her life. We’re so lucky and so grateful for the health of our kids!



February is National Heart Month, and Penelope’s Eclectic Closet will be celebrating by offering one limited-edition doll every day for the 28 days in February. These Heart dolls have the same charm as Penelope’s Eco Friendlies (dolls made from scraps of Penelope Original Dresses to keep extra bits and pieces out of landfills) but have a sweet little heart sewn to their chest! I'll be donating 20% of the proceeds from sales of these dolls to the wonderful folks at Primary Children's Hospital!


You can find Penelope's Eclectic Closet on Storenvy, Facebook, Twitter & Instagram, or contact via email.




If you are interested in donating directly to Primary Children's Hospital, read more about it here.  
 




Thank you so much Ashley for sharing your 'heart' and the way you are helping out others with us! What a wonderful gift!


Kelly

Thursday, January 30, 2014

Try it Thursday: Infinity Scarf/Cowl Tutorial by Meli's Yarnworks



It has been a bit since I had a 'Try it Thursday' but I saw this wonderful tutorial by my friend Melli, of Melli's YarnWorks. I asked her if she would like to be a guest on my blog to share her tutorial with all of you. And she was happy to. I am so honored to share my blog with a talented friend! Melli's blogs all yours!


Thank you so much Kelly! Okay, everyone for this tutorial you will need:
  • 
Largest round loom in the set (mine is a 41 peg round loom)
  • 
Loom Knitting Hook
Crochet Hook (I used a size J)

  • Yarn (you can double or single strand, any size yarn will work)

To do this tutorial you will need to know how to make the following stitches: E-wrap method, knit stitch, purl stitch, and how to bind off/single crochet off (all of these stitches have been linked to YouTube tutorial videos for your convenience).



To begin, cast on and e-wrap your first row. E-wrap your second row and start your project just like you would a hat.

Continue e-wrapping and creating rows until your project reaches between 14 and 18 inches in length. The length is up to you, the cowl will just be shorter the less rows you make.


To finish your piece, simply take your crochet hook, and crochet off your project. Because it is a cowl, you do not want to completely shut off the other end. Be sure to make your stitches as loose as possible! This end will be a bit tighter than your beginning opening, but the looser your stitches, the more it will remedy this problem.



Make sure to tie off both ends. The two ends will have a rolled brim to them. If you do not want this to happen, you can do four rows of knit 2 pegs purl 2 pegs at the beginning of the piece and at the end. This will reduce that curling/rolled brim effect. I have done it both ways, and honestly prefer to the rolled brims on both sides!


And there you have it, and easy cowl/infinity scarf made on your round looms! If you want to make a children’s size you can always go down round loom sizes.
If you have any questions feel free to ask! You can find me FACEBOOK | SHOP BLOG

Wow! This looks amazingly fun to make!! I think I will give it a Try today!! thank you again Melli!! Happy Thursday!!

Kelly

Monday, January 27, 2014

Handmade Mania week 15

Wow! Can you believe January is almost over!?! This new year is already zipping past!!






I am super excited to share - feature - these EPIC #handmadelove link up items. There were so many amazing ones! And I LOVE that there were a few new shops to meet!! Thank you so much for sharing and joining in!!!

Most Viewed - A tie:

Sir Francis the Pig - Squshies





and

String My Heart Bunting - Kiser Krafts
Staff Picks - A tie:

Butterfly and Heart Valentine's Favor Tags - Adore by Nat



and

Leroy the Elephant Bank - Just for Littles

So many darling things!! You can feel the love in the air as Valentines Day draws closer!! ☺ Thank you so much everyone for joining in this link up! Remember, this is to help you and I both grow our crafty community!! So make sure to share it around. The more who join in the more you get seen or shared. Thanks! Now onto the new week of #handmadelove! So excited to share you links!




Remember if you make it with your own hands you can link it up no matter the platform! 

~RULES~

You can link up to two individual products from your shop below for some networking/sharing fun! Select two products from the collection to share via social media using #handmadelove so I can find and share what you have shared. And please share in a comment what two products you share and where. Thank you!

(Do not share to Pinterest without the express permission from the shop owner.) 

By doing this, you'll be able to share EPIC handmade goodness and build shop your network! Also, Please share this link up with someone else. The more people we have join in, the more our items will be shared! I am super excited to share some EPIC Handmade Goodness!!

How to link up:
Click "add your link"
Box 1: add the URL to your individual product
Box 2: add the product description
Box 3: put in your email address
Submit then select a thumbnail photo!

You never know, your item might be the feature of next week’s link up!!


Kelly

Monday, January 13, 2014

Handmade Mania week 13



Whoa! I am so excited to share today's most viewed links from last week!! IT IS A TIE!!! And even more exciting is that the two shops are friends of mine! Thank you everyone for linking up last week! I am so excited to see what #handmadelove items I get to share this week! 

Most Views: 

Gipson Wands Potter Head button




Violet's Buds Rainbow Garden hoop art
Are they both not amazing!?! What a great items/shops to tie!! 

Staff Pick: 

Krmbal Green Garden Coasters

Violet's Buds Lavender Fields hoop art
I love both of these products!! They are cute and a wonderful #handmade spin on home decor! I am so excited to see what 'decorative' items you link up this week!!


Remember if you make it with your own hands you can link it up no matter the platform! 

~RULES~

You can link up to two individual products from your shop below for some networking/sharing fun! Select two products from the collection to share via social media using #handmadelove so I can find and share what you have shared. And please share in a comment what two products you share and where. Thank you!

(Do not share to Pinterest without the express permission from the shop owner.) 

By doing this, you'll be able to share EPIC handmade goodness and build shop your network! Also, Please share this link up with someone else. The more people we have join in, the more our items will be shared! I am super excited to share some EPIC Handmade Goodness!!

How to link up:
Click "add your link"
Box 1: add the URL to your individual product
Box 2: add the product description
Box 3: put in your email address
Submit then select a thumbnail photo!

You never know, your item might be the feature of next week’s link up!!   




Kelly