Quickie Craft-A-Month-along

[Ezri_B]

I was thinking that it would be neat to do a craftalong where every month we pick a "quickie" type craft and see what neat things people make. These items should be able to be completed in an evening or so, (depending on skill level.) To start off I picked a couple of items I am interested in making. If you have any ideas feel free to either post them here or pm me.

December- Travel Tissue Holder Done
Some tutorials-
Sewn
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=21944.0
http://craftapalooza.typepad.com/crafted/2006/09/lifting_the_ton.html
Crochet
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Cottage/3606/lacetissueholderp.html
http://www.crochetnmore.com/pockettissuecover.htm
I have also seen some knit ones, but I can't find those tutorials

January - mini books Done
Some tutorials-
http://img35.photobucket.com/albums/v106/bottlecaps/tutorial/?action=view&current=DSCN0639.jpg (scroll backwards)
Acordian Folded Books
http://www.graemedawes.co.uk/
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=97847.0
Coaster Mini Book
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/coasterminibook.php
"Explosion Style"
http://www.pagesoftheheart.net/artman/publish/article_1036.shtml
and
http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/sc_techniques/article/0,2025,DIY_14232_2277761,00.html

February -pincushion or Amish puzzle ball Done
Basic
http://whipup.net/2006/03/01/stickin-it-to-the-pincushion/
bottle cap cushion
http://www.flickr.com/photos/verybigjen/sets/72057594099768007/
Felt ball cushions
http://gfwsheep.com/feltballs/feltballs1.html
On Sewing machine version
http://www.marthastewart.com/page.jhtml?type=content&id=channel191420&contentGroup=MSL&site=living
Strawberry cushions
http://www.marthastewart.com/page.jhtml?type=content&id=channel1562&contentGroup=MSL&site=living
Amish Puzzle Ball
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=102581.0

March - personal items holder (tampon holder, moon cup holder, pads carrier, birth control holder, condom holder, contac lens case holder, whatever you need a holder for that's a little more personal.) Done
Tampon/lipchap holder (modified for tampon of course)
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=97503.0
Knit
http://knitty.com/ISSUEsummer04/PATTonthemoon.html
Crochet
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=129284.0

BirthControl Inspiration (not a tutorial, just inspiration)
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a391/polycotton/pill_cosy_interior.jpg

Condom Wallet Inspiration (not a tute!)
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=123070.0
http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=68759.0

April - coin purse or pouchDone
Clasp Coin Purse PDF tutorial http://www.tallpoppycraft.com/catalog/images/craftster_%20free_pattern_coin_purse_pf2.pdf
Lined Zipper Pouch http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=22875.0
Knit Coin Purse http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=127182.0

May- Pillow, pillow case (also known as cushion)Done
Sewn
http://kirstencan.typepad.com/kirstencan/pillowcase_tutorial/index.html
http://www.planetjune.com/blog/tutorial-pillowcase-style-cushion-cover/

Crochet
http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory/pillows.php (A bunch of links)

Knit
http://www.theyarnco.com/knit/6

June - Toy - finger puppet, stuffie/plushie, ball, game, etc...
Sock Monkey- http://breezeb.tripod.com/crafts/sockmonkey.html

Felt "Cat" Toys- http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=63399.0

Many Patterns for different stuffies- http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=140343.0

Knit
Mancala board http://knitty.com/ISSUEwinter04/PATTmancalamia.html
Nautie http://knitty.com/ISSUEspring06/PATTnautie.html
Finger Puppets http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEsummer03/PATTpuppers.html
Knit Sailor Moon- http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=151371.0

July- Sunglass, eyeglass, or contact case

August- Pencil, Marker, Crayon, Paint Brush, Crochet hook, etc... Case/Roll
A place to keep all of your pencils etc...

September- Book Covers/Book Marks

October- Halloween/Fall related decorative item

November-

December-



Rules
*Anything goes as long as you stick to the theme or project
* Deadline for posting the monthly picture are 7 days after the month ends (ex. post your December tissue holder pics BEFORE January 7th, not after)

Everyone is more than welcome to participate!

Anybody interested?

[LaundryBunny]

Great idea!  And thanks for posting those tutorials.  I've really wanted to make some of the tissue holders.
I'll post pictures when I get them finished.

[SinDoll]

Rachikus and I had the same idea! Except we were thinking of extending to a little over a month, because we both mainly sew, but it would be neat to try and finish knititng somethign and take up crocheting again and make some ATCs etc.

We were going to do a just-the-two-of-us thing, but if enough people wanna join in?

[rachikus]

Yeah...we were....hehe. cool.

[psmommy]

This sounds like fun!!  I have both the tissue holder and pin cushion on my list of things I wanted to make.  Maybe this will help me get myself in gear a little faster.

Also, if you're looking for more quick craft ideas, I have cell phone cozy, tampon holder, and scrunchies on my list too. 

[Ezri_B]

Also, if you're looking for more quick craft ideas, I have cell phone cozy, tampon holder, and scrunchies on my list too. 

Those are great ideas too. Thanks.

Honestly, I know it's really early, but it would almost work for making stocking stuffers for next year's (2007) winter holidays.

[mub]

I've been making gobs of tissue holders the past few of months.  I love them =D

[brii-elzebub]

I'm so in!  We should make tampon holders first, haha.  Those sound like fun 

[Ezri_B]

Well, I have made a few tissue holders now, great quickie craft! I only have a picture of the one so far, but I figured I could start off the pictures!

It's a black and white paisley fabric that I just love. And the lining is just solid black.
I made these to fit Kleenex brand travel tissues, since I couldn't find the puffs ones mentioned. So my size is a little different. Overall I am very happy. And I made many to give out as holiday gifts this year.

[lemon_yeye]

Oh, i love this idea! I want to join . Can i make knitted tissue holders? I can crochet but I can't follow english patterns now . I also can sew, but I think I must try it with knitting the holders .
And if you want more quick craft ideas, i suggest you headbands, coinpurse or flower pins

Que vaya bonito

P.S.: Sorry for my bad english, i have to practise more