Posted
on 11/7/2009, 12:36 am,
by sweets4ever,
under foodie friday.
This wedding cake baked by bacettox is anything but ordinary! This colorful carousel wedding cake created for her brother and sister-in-law is detailed to a ridiculous level. From the cookie horses to the rotating base, bacettox did an amazing job on this creation.
Posted
on 11/6/2009, 7:21 pm,
by batgirl,
under general.
Oh, gnomes. Those cute, bearded, pointy-hat-sporting, little guys always inspire a smile. Their rosy cheeks and little jackets are distinctive, and they seem willing to do almost any garden chores. The movie Amelie and the ad campaign featuring the Roaming Gnome have brought these reclusive fellows out into the spotlight, and they seem to have a natural affinity for Craftsters. To see lots of adorable gnome projects click here. These are a few of our favorites. We guarantee at least one of them will make you exclaim, “That’s Too Cute!”
This week on Free to Be Crafty, DIY Sara shares her pattern for this utterly darling dog sweater. If your pooch gets a little chilly on those early walks, here’s a stylish solution! For more details please click here. Thank you, DIY Sara, for writing up this pattern for us! Woof!
Posted
on 11/6/2009, 3:01 pm,
by batgirl,
under general, holidays.
A new table runner can give new life to your holiday table. With a little creativity and effort you can change your seasonal look for a small budget. Table runners can be sewn, embroidered, reconned, knit, crocheted, quilted, laminated, or anything else you can come up with! If you don’t want to make a runner, wax coated leaves or paper snowflakes, vintage doilies, or quilt patches can be arranged across the center of the table or placed at each place setting. Pretty handmade placemats or paper place cards can also make a big impact on a small budget. Look for remnants or inexpensive fat quarters for materials - they can be the perfect size to whip up a lovely runner or mats. Click here to see more great table runner ideasDo you have a great holiday table suggestion? Share it with us!
Posted
on 11/5/2009, 5:07 pm,
by batgirl,
under general.
If you are a vegan or vegetarian you know how stressful holiday parties, pitch-ins, etc can be. If you don’t want to get stuck grazing on iceberg lettuce, a good strategy is to bring some delicious food you can enjoy - and share with other vegans/vegetarians and omnivores alike. From shareable main dishes, easy crock pot items, sides and snacks, to decadent desserts, there are plenty of options on the vegan/vegetarian boards here at Craftster. There are also some great ideas for food gifts for your vegan or vegetarian friends, such as peanut brittle, spiced walnuts, vegan cream liquor, and all kinds of cookies and cupcakes!
Here are a few great ideas, both sweet and savory, to get you started. You can see lots more recipes by clicking here. Happy Holidays!
Now, this weeks WITW requires a little more hardware than usual, but I just had to share! You’ll need microscope slides, a glass cutter, and the necessary equipment to solder. But look at what an awesome necklace you’ll get when you’re done! Alycimo’s tutorial is really simple and makes the whole process easy to understand. You can see the full thread here: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=39105.0
If you make one for this (or any other) weekend, let me know in the comments!
When it comes to ingenuity, no one can top our fiber crafting members. UntouchableFace shared her handmade hackle with us on the fiber boards and it looks great! Building your own equipment not only saves you lots of money, but it gives you extra pride when you make something using supplies and equipment you ALSO made! Click here to learn more about this handmade hackle. Thanks, UntouchableFace for sharing this great idea!
Making a duvet cover is a quick way to change your bedroom decor without spending a lot of money. Duvet covers can range from simple to complex, and if you make several you can change your room seasonally, or as often as you like. It’s also convenient, as you can wash your cover without having to put the entire duvet in the washer (those comforters can be bulky!). One thing that frustrates many people is the struggle to get the duvet cover back onto the duvet. There is a simple solution, and this video will show you how. Now you will never have to dread changing your duvet cover again!
With the holidays quickly approaching, a Wii might cross your path at some point in the near future. Don’t toss that packaging to the curbside, though! Reuse it as chocolate or soap molds. This picture on Flickr says it all. These would make awesome party favors for video game parties or even birthday parties. Chocolate Wiimotes for everyone!
Pets are good at so many things. Some are experts at fetching balls, hunting bugs, playing frisbee, doing tricks, solving puzzles, or counter surfing. No matter what other skills they have, ALL pets are good at one thing: getting cozy. There’s nothing more comfortable looking than a sound-asleep puppy, cat, bunny, ferret or rat. I don’t think the coziest sleeping adult human can come close! Why not help your buddy get even more comfy by making a fun, funny, or pretty pet bed? You can customize it to suit your decor and style, as well as your pet’s size, shape, and sleeping preferences. You can see lots of great pet beds by clicking here. These are a few of our favorites!
I am officially in awe of leahseraph since I first saw these amazing fingerless gloves she made for her brother, featuring a fire flower from Super Mario. Not only is she the nicest sister on earth, but an exceptionally talented knitter! These gloves will keep her brother’s fingers warm and nimble for plenty of gaming action! Click here to see her post. Thanks for sharing, Leahseraph!!
Posted
on 11/4/2009, 7:28 am,
by rackycoo,
under general.
How smart is strwberesh0rtcke? She took some oversized cards from a Candyland game towel she purchased and bound them together to make little recipe books. The bright colors and the size are perfect for holding recipes of your favorite treats. These little books would also be fun just to carry in your purse for jotting down lists and other information that would otherwise get lost. Too cute!
To see more photos and to read about this project on Craftster, click here.
Posted
on 11/4/2009, 6:00 am,
by MrXStitch,
under Mr X Stitch.
Welcome to the Cutting (& Stitching) Edge! I’m Mr X Stitch and I’ll be your guide to the best in contemporary embroidery. Each week I’ll showcase someone who is rocking the world of embroidery and textiles.
As the proud new owner of my great-great grandmother’s 1921 Singer 66-1 treadle sewing machine, this RSGI is particularly awesome for me! Cath Holden has the same machine I have with the same so-called “redhead” decals! She took pictures of her machine’s decals, plugged them into Photoshop and went to work! Once they were all cleaned up she then printed the decals onto matte photo paper and used spray adhesive to place them on her moleskine journal. It looks fantastic! And she was even nice enough to share her decals so you can make your own Singer items.
