Just a simple melt and pour soap.  I used a clear suspension base, orange oil, and ground up pistachio shells (this was a recycling project).  At first I tried grinding them up in the food processor but it couldn't even touch them so I used my Vitamix, which survived but the shells did pit some of the surface of the plastic of the jug so be warned if you have a Vitamix and want to attempt grinding nut shells in it (really you're supposed to use the dry jug/blade but I didn't want to shell out another 125 bucks for a separate pitcher/blade).  The idea was to make a bar a soap that could really clean grime off your hands.  Haven't tried it yet but it was fun and simple to make.

Finished her hands, chest, shoulder, and part of her robe:



Also, I'm going to start another project simultaneously because I just can't resist:



It's from the Secret of Monkey Island, original version of course ^_^  Imported into KXStitch.  Just waiting for my black aida cloth to come in the mail (nobody sells 18 count black aida around here....)

So, if/when I ever finish my current BAP, I want to do a cross stitch of this image (imported into KXstitch, which works beautifully I might add):



I was thinking of going with a black or very dark blue colored aida cloth so I wouldn't have as much busywork but mostly I've only used light colors of cloth in the past.  How much would the background color of the cloth show through or tint lighter-colored stitches if I went this route?

I would like to join and add mine too.  It's Dimension's "Enchanting Geisha" from the Gold Collection.  I started working on her back in late 2008 in bits and pieces.  It's unlikely I'll finish her by 2011 since my first child is due in three weeks!  But I figure a 2011 thread will be started eventually.....

Here's what the finished one is supposed to look like:



And here's what I've got thus far:

I knitted a laptop sleeve for my laptop to help give an extra layer of protection when I'm walking around in the rain (which is often).  No pattern, as I didn't really like any out there I saw, and I wanted knitted instead of crochet so it wouldn't be too bulky.  If anyone likes it and is interested I can post a tute, it's really not complicated.

Here is the pattern:

http://www.berroco.com/exclusives/kable/kable.html

And here is my finished project:



A little wonky here and there, but functional, and my first try at both cables and felting.  The cables were actually really easy- only the first cable I did felt clumsy and then it was easy.

Tip- if anyone else makes this, I would highly suggest NOT doubling up on the yarn- the finished roll is incredibly thick, like yoga mat thick- part of it was because all my purl stitches were twisted (I yo'd clockwise instead of counterclockwise because I didn't know any better at the time) but I think it would still be too thick even done correctly.  Maybe use slightly smaller needles if not doubling up, and just making sure the measurements were still the same.  I used lion brand wool, and I had to throw it in the dryer to get it to shrink enough (felted it by hand, not doing THAT again  )

My husband is interesting in making sandals out of plastic bags- he suggests connecting loops like this and then crocheting with the "yarn" made that way- here is a diagram:



This might be an improvement so you don't get knots every 18 inches.

What a neat idea! Cheap and easy, and looks fabulous.  I did a small area in the hallway.  It looks really cool the more you do and the larger the area, I think though.  You don't realize how big these 12x12 papers are until you put them up!

I bought a wooden switchplate cover, cut and glued scrapbooking paper to it, added stickers, and washed it over with a coat of watered-down tacky glue.  I think it looks pretty spiffy!

I did a bookmark too- I used stickers, cardstock, scrapbook paper, and some cut-outs from an old birthday card.  Then I "laminated" it with clear heavy-duty tape. As you can see there are two sides decorated differently.






Are there going to be more tutorials/projects posted or this craftalong dead?