Sink or Swim

Here’s the little sink, now I’ve got a matching cardboard bathroom set.  I used aluminum foil for the faucet just like I did with the bathtub (see Rub a Dub), and I wanted to use purple beads for the knobs too, but I couldn’t find anymore.  I guess these ones will have to do.  I added a touch of lace for a skirt to pretty it up.  Maybe I’ll use the same stuff for the curtains, nothing like a little...

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Dear John

Yes, it is a toilet, made from cardboard just like the bathtub.  I’m starting to really get into corrugated cardboard.  And why not, it’s lightweight, super easy to work with and mold, and it’s free. The toilet was pretty simple, except it came out a little rough.  And the proportions are a little off.  It kind of reminds me of those mini-toilets you see all over the internet.  Try Googling...

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Frills and Lace

I saw this sweater tutorial on Tea Rose Home and totally loved it.  I decided to make something similar to it except I used ruffley lace instead of ruffles.  Although ruffles are pretty and feminine, too many make me look like I’m in costume.  This sweater is just right for me and looks lovely with dresses or t-shirts. Since I had the lace out, I decided to make a pretty little pin to match. ...

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Craft to Save

While researching for other nearly unrelated topics, I stumbled upon this blog I now love.  It’s called ThriftyChick and it has these cool recycling tutorials and deals to save money.  Here it talks about making your own breakfast cereal and here it has a link to a tutorial to make jewelry out of your old credit cards.  Maybe it’d work for old bus passes and school ID cards.  ...

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Rub a Dub

I meant to start on the toilet, but I forgot and made the bathtub instead.  Sorry about the lousy photo, I had some technical difficulties.  It is made from corrugated cardboard, sort of matches the house (see Home Sweet Home and Maybe a Campout).  I used little beads for the legs and the nozzles and made the spout from aluminum foil.  With a little bit of paint it came out great.  I’ve always...

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Snap and Shine

I saw some pretty hair clips a while back that I wanted to get, but I didn’t really feel like paying 3 bucks for them.  If I want pretty sparkly hair clips I’ll make them myself.  For these I used some clips I already had lying around the house.  They’re those kind that snap open and close.  I used some squeezed tube fabric paint to perk them up.  I made the mistake of painting them while snapped...

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It’s a Small, Small World

I was doing a little research for a few of the projects on my list (still working on it, just a little behind), and came across this blog that I totally love.  It’s called Fluffy Bricks,  it showcases doll house stuff and miniatures.  The most recent post shows off some tiny little I-pods and what appears to be a flat screen TV and a Wii.  Never thought about making things like that in miniature, now I so what to try it.  Of course I have to finish the projects I already started first, ...

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Birthday Bunny

Yesterday was my niece’s sixth birthday so I made her this hat.  Yes it is a bunny, not a puppy.  I got the idea from this site, mine turned out a little different.  It’s made from a t-shirt decorated with felt scraps, buttons and little bows.  My niece did like it at first, until her mother managed to convince her that it was a “baby” hat, now she won’t wear it because she’s not a baby.  I...

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Another List

Time for my next project list,  I probably should have started in a while ago since I haven’t made anything for some time now, I think not crafting is affecting my health.  Seriously, so here it is. Project List # 3 bunny hat hair clips toilet curtains rug sink sweater redo bathtub That’s it, every and the kitchen sink, or actually bathroom sink.  The first one I have to get done before Wednesday, I’ll reveal why then....

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Whining Time: Peace and Quiet?

Ever gone to a library and found it would be quieter if you worked outside, if not you are so very lucky.  If so, I feel your pain. It’s strange because I remember, when I was little being taught that you must speak softly in the library and to be very quiet so not to disturb others who are reading and working.  It seems that either I’m the only one who was taught this, or I’m the only one who remembers.  I...

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