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Lucky Cat Beaded Charm Tutorial
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After far too long of an absence, here's a fun and easy craft tutorial.
Lucky Cat Beaded Charms
I got the idea for these charms sometime after finding these cute cat bead at JoAnn's, but that was before they closed up. Sigh...
Don't worry, I found similarly cute kitty beads here at Amazon. So, on to the tutorial.
- Cat beads or large novelty beads of your choice.
- Smaller round beads like these.
- Small bells. These ones from Michael's should work, also these from Dollar Tree.
- Eye pins, like these ones.
- Some phone charm straps. I got mine at Daiso, but these ones should worked too.
- A pair of pliers like these.
That's it for now. I am planning to post another simple craft tutorial later. Hopefully, it won't be quite as late as this one.
Look forward to it!
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Monday, November 26, 2018
Cute and Simple Matching Laptop Case
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So a few months ago I bought a new much smaller laptop computer to use for blogging on the go. It’s this one from Lenovo, my niece has the same one for school.
I just needed a cute case for it, and why buy one when I can sew my own? This case is actually just a simple zippered pouch, the classic craft project. Just a little larger and with a lining.
Since it can be tricky to make a pouch with a lining, I found this lined zipper pouch tutorial. And if you need more help, I found a video tutorial for a lined zipper pouch too.
Anyway, I started by cutting four rectangles of fabric approximately 1.5 inches (about 4 cm.) larger than my computer. I used fabric leftover from my new tote bag (see Cute Navy and Pink Pocket Tote Bag with Tutorial).
I cut two pieces of the cute pink flannel for the lining of the case and two pieces of navy blue for the outside. I could have cut some batting for padding too if I wanted, but this was fine.
I also cut a smaller rectangle of the pink flannel for a cute outside pocket.
I hemmed the top and added some lace before pinning it to one of the outside pieces.
After sewing, the pocket is finished.
I then started adding the zipper. Instead of just pinning along the top, I let the zipper go partially down the sides and around the top corners. This will makes it easier to get my computer in and out.
I had to carefully curve the zipper at the corners.
After pining and sewing the zipper to both sides, this is what it looks like.
After sewing the outside and lining to the zipper, I added the lace along the edge.
You can see it is the same lace I used for my tote bag and my 2DS case (see First Aid Kit to Cute Nintendo 2DS Case). Now all my bags match!
Anyway, then I just stitched around the sides…
…Turn everything right side out…
…And the case is ready for my computer.
Here’s the updated list:
CostumeCase- Doll and Kitty
Little Halloween- 3 Skirts
- Accessories
- Socks
- Overalls
- Ornaments
- More Cases
Three down, seven more to go. The next couple projects should be up soon, and there will be lace involved. Look forward to it!
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Sunday, October 28, 2018
Halloween Crafts: From Plain to Pretty Lace Fantasy Costume Dress
It took way too long, but I finally finished the first project on my craft list.
A Halloween costume.
Does anyone remember this dress? I made it two years ago around Halloween along with a couple of other accessories. The accessories turned it into a cute fairy costume.
Sometimes great costumes can come from simple things, and I will show you how again with this dress.
I had this pink lace fabric leftover from an Easter dress (see Pink Lace for Easter). Using the pink dress as a guide, I cut two tank top shapes out for a lacy bodice.
Then I stitched along the shoulders and “hemmed” arm area. I just folded down the edge and zig-zag stitched it down.
I cut two half circles from the lace for cute flutter sleeves.
Just hem them and sew on along the arm area to finish.
The skirt on the pink dress is a circle skirt, but for the lace I made a half circle instead. Here’s a great tutorial for half circle skirts.
I decided to cut the lace bodice down the center to open it up before sewing on the skirt.
Then I hemmed all the raw edges and layered the lace “overdress” over the pink dress. Looks pretty now.
I then grabbed a needle and thread and to attach the lace to the pink dress along the front and neckline. Just enough to keep things in place.
I wanted the stitches to be easy to remove in case I want to wear these pieces separately in the future.
Just throw on a few accessories, and my costume dress is done. I still haven’t really decided what to call it. This dress could work for so many pretty outfits. From princess or fairy to anime style magical girl. It all works.
Anyway, in addition to the left lace fabric I’m reusing the flower headband I also wore for Easter. The color matches this dress perfectly. Check out my flower headband tutorial to make your own.
Using more of the stretchy lace fabric, I whipping up some finger-less gloves that are easier than they look. They are basically just tubes of fabric, hemmed and adjusted to fit my arms.
One end was pinned and stitch to go around my thumb. An easier method it to cut the legs off a pair of lace tights and cut off the toes for your fingers, but I didn’t have any.
So, now we have a pretty costume dress with matching accessories, and just in time for Halloween. Yay!
Here’s the updated list:
Costume- Case
- Doll and Kitty
- Little Halloween
- 3 Skirts
- Accessories
- Socks
- Overalls
- Ornaments
- More Cases
One down, nine more to go. The next one should be up soon. Look forward to it!
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Up to Forty Five, Plus Christmas
Just finished my last craft project list a few days ago, so time for the next one.
This one is special for two reasons. First, it’s much longer than my last few lists. Almost twice a long.
And second, it includes more than one holiday. I have combined this project list with my Christmas craft list for this year. It seemed best because I don’t have much to make this year for the holidays, plus it’s been taking me a while to complete any crafts lately. Might as well shove them all together and give myself more time to complete them all.
Anyway, here’s my list.
Craft Project List #45:
- Costume
- Case
- Doll and Kitty
- Little Halloween
- 3 Skirts
- Accessories
- Socks
- Overalls
- Ornaments
- More Cases
And I planned to have it all done by the end of the year. Better get to it!
Sunday, September 30, 2018
Quick and Easy Dollar Store Tea Set Makeover
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Finally, the last project on my list. A pretty tea set.
I wanted another cute little porcelain tea set for my dolls and stuff. You used to be able to find them at most dollar stores. Sadly that’s not the case anymore.
So, I did the next best thing.
I got a plastic set instead (see the doll blog for their reaction). You can find this tea set at Dollar Tree as well as most dollar stores.
It’s the right size and is sort of cute, but the colors are kind of tacky. The easiest way to fix the color issue was to paint it.
So let’s paint some plastic!
I gathered up some supplies I had on hand and got to work. I used acrylic paints, paint brushes, a paper plate for the paint, and glossy Mod Podge.
The Mod Podge protects the work and makes the pieces shiny and pretty.
I also used these, nail emery boards. You could also use fine sand paper, but I used these because it’s what I had around.
So first, I lightly sanded the surface of all my pieces. This helps the paint stick on better, or so I’ve been told.
Then I applied 2 coats of white paint to all the pieces, allowing them to dry between coats. I painted one side of each piece at a time.
I was going to paint the pieces a different color after the white paint dried, but I decided they looked pretty that way and went with it.
I then added some pale pink paint to bring out some of the details.
And finally, I applied two coats of the glossy Mod Podge (allowing to dry between coats) to seal and finish them.
The tea set looks so much nicer now. The gloss makes the pieces look very porcelain-like, but since they are plastic I don’t have to worry about dropping them.
I could have painted little designs on the cups like flowers and such if I wanted to, but maybe I will save that for another set.
I really like how cute the tea pot came out. There were little roses around the heart that I didn’t even notice until I started painting it.
The plates look really pretty too, the hearts are so sweet.
I added a touch of pink to the spoons to tie them into the set, also because painting them white made them look too much like “disposable” plastic spoons. Maybe next time I’ll try using a silver or gold paint.
Over all, I think the tea set looks great and it would be fun to paint more of them in the future.
Here’s the updated list:
3 piece outfitHolderFirst aid casesUmbrellaTea setTote
Six down and out.
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