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June 4th, 2012

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Blue and Brown Bracelet @ 08:50 pm

[info]paperdogs, posting in [info]craftgrrl:
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My first attempt at making a bracelet in about 8 years.  

Easy to make.

Supplies:
Three kinds of beads.  Beading wire.  Crimping beads, Clasp and jump rings.

Cut wire about 4 inches longer than you think you need it.   Better too much than not enough.
Put Scotch tape on one end... this keeps the beads from going off one end.

Before you start stringing... put the beads on a cloth in the pattern you want.  This makes it so much easier.

String beads.   Run wire through the clasp and then run wired through crimping bead.  I usually thread wire back
through a couple of beads (like burying the thread when you cross stitch).

Crimp wire close to clasp.  Trim extra wire off that end.  Repeat on other end of bracelet.  

I added an extra jump ring to my other end because I was having a hard time getting the clasp to catch. The extra
space did the trick.

 

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Your age, act it Madge @ 12:26 pm

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One of these days, I swear, I'll learn to make backup copies @ 01:37 pm

[info]crimson_vipera, posting in [info]craftgrrl:

A long time ago someone posted here photos and a link to a tutorial on making polymer dolls. They were two stunning Elfs. Rather dark looking. I've saved the link, but since then, my laptop dided and took all my saves with it. Now my mum got interested in making dolls herself and asked me if I new any good links and I just cant find it. I've tried checking tags and going back through the archive day by day, but I just can't find it.

If any of you know what I'm talking about or know any other good links, please help!

CV
 

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June 2nd, 2012

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[info]anfractuousity, posting in [info]craftgrrl:
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Can someone explain to me what they mean here, when they say "double crochet/single crochet" and "treble crochet/double crochet"?

I'm not at ALL used to following diagrams, and the / isn't helping me any. Does that mean double crochet OR single crochet, depending on pattern? In which case, it's not very helpful. I'm so confused. Does it just mean you have the option of picking which you'd like to do for a different look?


Didn't notice the explanation at the top of the page. Heh.

Now I have another question. For example, in this pattern, what do the lines with numbers next to them mean? Like, the curved lines with 2s and 3s below them.

What do things circled in red mean?
 

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First Effort Crafting Photography June 2012 @ 04:48 pm

[info]bevereverb, posting in [info]craftgrrl:
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Here is my Entry to the new contest on Crafts . . .

 

Inside the Envelope Art @ 04:45 pm

[info]paperdogs, posting in [info]craftgrrl:
Current Mood: accomplished accomplished

I hosted an Inside the Envelope Swap on Tennessee Stampers Yahoo Group.  The only guideline was that we had to use paper that came from a security envelope for part of the project.  You know those envelope we get from the bank and credit card companies... This bird was punched from the inside of one of those.  So this was a recycle swap of sorts.

ATC of Bird

Tutorial....

BIRD:  You will need a security envelope... I used one I'd gotten in the mail from the bank.  Use Stampin Up Bird Punch to punch bird and branch out of the security envelope. Those envys have the coolest patterns.

Use black ink to shade the edge of the bird and wing. Attach wing to bird with a pop dot so that the wing is raised.

ATC (Artist Trading Card):  

Hot Pink paper cut 3.5 x 2.5.    
Black paper cut 3.25 x 2.25.   Emboss black paper using  Texture Fades Embossing Folder By Tim Holtz: Dot Matrix  and the Big Shot.

Circle of Words:

Stamp in black Hope Will Give you Wings by Cat's Life Press on security envelope.   Punch out with 1" punch.
Punch 1.25 circle from pink paper.

This one just has a dot for the eye.  Some I did had a tiny jewel for the eye.  That gave them a little more bling.
 

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Who the hell would buy this @ 02:15 pm

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Happy Diamond Jubilee Beth! @ 11:44 am

Nautical Inspired Summer Tote (to Crochet) @ 10:55 am

[info]jennetters, posting in [info]craftgrrl:
Current Mood: Summer-ey

Howdy folks :)

I've been keeping most of my crochet crafts to [info]crochetcrochet, but in light of the contest and the fact that maybe a few of my fellow hookers are here and not there, I thought I'd share my summer tote pattern.

I'm really digging these hobo-shaped bags that are so popular right now with crocheted totes, and wanted a summer bag with a nautical feel so I created this pattern.

Hey, Sailor!


*note* You could totally change this into an old-glory inspired tote with a (few) star applique(s)! It only took me a few days to complete so you could absolutely have it done in time for the 4th of July!

This is a free pattern/tutorial for the Beginner to Intermediate crocheter and it's available on my lj if you want to give it a try! I tried my best to explain the cable detailing but feel free to drop me a line if you get confused and I'll do my best to explain!

Want to make your own? Follow me ... All aboard!
 

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June 1st, 2012

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looks like it belongs in the 5th Element/Total Recall, no? @ 02:29 pm

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how to turn a useless thing into a useful one @ 11:42 pm

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Baby gifts @ 02:08 pm

[info]cyeager, posting in [info]craftgrrl:
Current Mood: chipper chipper

Greetings! I come bearing pics of  baby hat/bootie sets I made last week; these are samples of the kind of baby items I want to sell online as soon as I get my store and Paypal accounts set up.




 

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[sticky post] Contest #1 @ 03:42 am

[info]ilea, posting in [info]craftgrrl:
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Here's the deal, 'til 6/15/12 @11:59 pm cst we'll be running a little contest over on our FB page. To enter you make a craft and post it over here on [info]craftgrrl (so you have to be a member!), then go over to the FB page and post the link to your craft in the comments of the contest pic.
I'm going to toss everyones names in a jar and on 6/16 a winner will be randomly chosen by toddler.

What could you win?? $20 gift card to the craft store of the winners choice provided that the card can be bought online.

You can "enter" as many times as you like and as an added bonus if you write a tutorial or pattern to go along with your craft you'll get two additional entries. (so I will toss your name in the jar 3 times for one post! - because tutes are awesome!)
If you don't have time to participate this time have no fear! We'll be running contests all this summer! Also for the LJ only peeps I'll make sure to have a contest or two over here for ya'll. Stay Tuned!

Any questions comment here or email me: ilea@livejournal.com
 

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May 31st, 2012