Homemade Christmas Gift Guide

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DearReader,
HomemadeChristmasgiftsareoftenthemostcherishedofallgifts,remindingtherecipientofthegift
giverwhotookthetimetomakesomethingwithhisorherownhands.Inadditiontoshowingabitof
extraeffort,homemadegiftsaregenerallythriftierandmorepersonalized.Youcancreateasweater,
necklaceorjournalwithlittletouchesthatmakeitjustperfectfortherecipient.
Inatimewhenenvironmentalconcernsareimportanttomoreandmorepeople,homemadegiftscan
alsobebetterfortheenvironment.Giftgiverscanselectsustainablematerials,ditchtheplastic
packagingonretailgiftsandsavethemselvesfromdrivingallovertownChristmasshopping.Withall
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ChristmasGiftsTableofContents
For Mom ........................................................................................................................................ 6
HolidayPaperClayBracelet......................................................................................................................6
BathSpaMitts...........................................................................................................................................8
CustomCutEtchedFloralVase...............................................................................................................10
EmbellishaTeaTowel.............................................................................................................................12
For Dad ........................................................................................................................................ 13

GearsCottageClock................................................................................................................................13
HatandScarfSetforMen.......................................................................................................................15
FauxDichroicGlassRecycledBottle........................................................................................................17
DadandSonTieDyeCamoSet...............................................................................................................19
For Sister...................................................................................................................................... 21
HolidayPomPomSlippers......................................................................................................................21
ButtonsMirrorFrame.............................................................................................................................23
CharmsBraceletmadewithShrinkPlastic..............................................................................................24
SweetCollarSewingTutorial..................................................................................................................26
For Brother .................................................................................................................................. 29

MosaicKaleidescopeLamp.....................................................................................................................29
GetThoseRecordsofftheShelfWaterFountain...................................................................................31
WaxArtCrystalsCandles........................................................................................................................32
TShirtScarf.............................................................................................................................................33
For Boyfriend or Husband ......................................................................................................... 36

Men'sHatandScarfKnittingPattern.....................................................................................................36
WineCoasters.........................................................................................................................................37
Sailor'sEmbellishedBox..........................................................................................................................39
EcoFriendlyBagwithIndustrialFeltandRecycledLeather...................................................................40
For Girlfriend or Wife ................................................................................................................ 44

EmbellishedHoops..................................................................................................................................44
ProtectYourFolders...............................................................................................................................46
CuteGreenTieDyeTop..........................................................................................................................49
HomemadeBeadedNecklace.................................................................................................................50
For the Kids ................................................................................................................................. 51

KnitSockMonkey....................................................................................................................................51
CuteCrochetPals....................................................................................................................................53
GirlsTieredSkirt......................................................................................................................................56
DIYRoadPlayMats.................................................................................................................................57
Small Gifts for Exchanges/Secret Santa/Hostess Gifts ............................................................ 58

SnowmanPaintCanGiftBox..................................................................................................................58
AMagneticGiftSet.................................................................................................................................60
HolidaySoaporOrnaments....................................................................................................................62
EtchedFloralCoasters.............................................................................................................................63
ForMom
HolidayPaperClayBracelet
By:SydneeHoltforJacquardProducts
Theholidaysarefilledwithlovelypaperswhynotusesomeofthesepaperstocreateawonderful
bracelet?ThenewPearlExVarnishwillprotectyourmostdelicatepapers.
Materials:
FiveozPremo!SculpeypolymerclayGoldorcolor
ofyourchoice
JacquardPearlExStampPadGold
JacquardPearlExVarnish
Claydedicatedpastamachine
Premo!Sculpeyclay2ozofEcru(orWhite)
OnemmStretchMagicJewelryElastic214"pieces
SculpeySuperSlicerblade
TwoBambooSkewers
NeedletoolIuseaPoultryneedlefromthecookingsectionofthegrocery
CraftersPickUltimateglue
Smallbrushtoapplythevarnish
PolyToolsbeveledcutterIusethe1"squareorHcutter
YasutomoYuzenWashiOrigamiPaperin5"sizepapers
HeatGun(optional)
Instructions:
1. CutouteightsquaresoftheWashipaper,selectingthemostinterestingareasofpattern.Asyou
cansee,Ivecutapatternoutofanotherpapertouseasaguide.Mypatternisjustslightly
smallerthan1"square(.8"square).
2. Sliceyourclayintosheetsjustslightlythickerthanthewidestsettingonyourpastamachineand
rollthroughthemachineacoupleoftimestoconditiontheclayandturnthemicasothesurface
isbrightgolden.Createthreelargesheetsofclay.
3. Rolloneofthesheetsonathinnersetting,aboutthreesettingsdownfromyourwidestsetting.
GlueapieceoftheWashipapertothissheet.Trimtoabout1/4"selvageonallsides.
4. Manipulateoneofyourothersheetsofclaythroughthepastamachinetomakeitlongand
narrow.Thiswillformthebaseofthebracelet.Positionyourbambooskewersabout1/2"apart
ontheclayandpressthemdownusingthebottomofthegluebottle.Removetheskewers.You
5.
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8.
9.
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16.
shouldhavetwoevenchannelsintheclaynow.
SetthetrimmedpieceofclaywiththeWashipaperonthechanneledclaysheet,centeringthe
Washipaperonthechannels.TrimtotheclaythattheWashipaperismountedon.Setaside.
Useyourcutteronthefinalremainingpieceofclaytocutoutasquare.Trimthispiecetoat
least3/8"selvagearoundthesquare.
AlignthispieceofclayovertheWashipaperassembly.
UseyourSuperSlicerbladetotrimtheedgesoftheframe.Ifoundthatcuttingcloseriseasier
thantryingtoleavealargeborder.
Measureeachbeadagainsteachothertomaintainamatchingsize.
Recheckyourchannelsbyrunningtheneedletoolthrougheachchannel.
Repeatthisprocessforeachofyourbeads.Iuse8beadsonabracelet.Youmaywishtoadd
moreorless.
Placethebeadsonasheetofunlinedpaperonyourbakingsheetandbakethebeadsina
preheatedovenat275for25minutes.Allowthebeadstocoolbeforecontinuing.
RubthesidesofeachofthebeadsandthetopoftheframeonaGoldPearlExStampPad.This
willaddgoldenhighlightsthatechothegoldintheWashipaper.(Thisinkiswatersoluble,butI
wearglovestokeeptheinkfrommyhandsduringmyphotographydesignsessions.)Allowthe
inktoairdryorheatsetitwithaheatgunforafewmoments.Youcanevenputthebeadsback
intothewarmovenfor510minutestosettheink.
SealtheclayandthepaperwiththePearlExVarnish.Heatsetthevarnishwitheithertheheat
gunorthewarmoven.Thevarnishwilldryinjustsecondswithaheatgun!
Alignthebeadsandstringthroughthetopchannelofthebeads.Cuttheelastic,leaving3"on
eachendofthebeads.Flipeachbeadupfromthebottomandthreadtheelasticthroughthe
bottomchannel.Cuttheelasticleavingthe3"selvage.
Gatheruptheendsoftheelasticandtieadoubleknotineachsetofelasticforthetopand
bottomchannels.Oncetheknotistied,gentlybutfirmlypulloneachendoftheelasticto
tightentheknot.Trimtheknot,leavingasmallselvageofabout1/4".
BathSpaMitts
By:LilySugar'nCream
Spaqualitybathmittsareeasytoknitandareluxuriousadditionstoanyshowerortub.Knitacouplefor
aspathemedgiftbasketwithsoapsand/orbathsalts.
Materials:
Yarn:LilySugarnCream4PlyWorstedWeight
100%Cottonsolids2.5oz/70.9g120yds/109
m;ombres2oz/56.7g95yds/86m1ball
SolidsorOmbres
KnittingNeedles:Size5mm(U.S.9)knitting
needlesorsizeneededtoobtaintension
Size4.50mm(U.S.7)crochethook
Tension:15stsand28rows=4ins[10cm]with5mm
needlesingarterst.
Instructions:
Caston36sts.
Work9rowsgarterst(kniteveryrow)notingthatfirstrowiswrongside.
Shapethumb:1strow:(RS).K16.Inc1stineachofnext2sts.Knittoendofrow.
Knit3rowseven.
5throw:K16.Inc1stinnextst.K2.Inc1stinnextst.Knittoendofrow.
Knit3rowseven.
9throw:K16.Inc1stinnextst.K4.Inc1stinnextst.Knittoendofrow.
Knit3rowseven.
Continthismanner,inc2stsonnextandfollowing4throwsuntilthereare48sts.
Knit1roweven.
Nextrow:K29.Turn.Caston1st.K14(includingstonneedleaftercaston).Turn.Contonthese14sts
forthumb.
Knit10rowseven.
Nextrow:*K1.K2tog.Repfrom*tolast2sts.K2.10sts.
Knit1roweven.
Nextrow:(K2tog)5times.5sts.Breakyarnleavingalongend.Threadthroughremsts.Drawuptightly
andfastensecurely.Sewthumbseam.
WithRSofMittfacing,joinyarntoremsts.Pickupandknit2stsunderthumb.Knittoendofrow.
Nextrow:Knit,knittingtogthe2stspickedupunderthumb.36sts.
Knit16rowseven.
Shapetop:1strow:K1.Sl1.K1.psso.K12.K2tog.K2.Sl1.K1.psso.K12.K2tog.K1.32sts.
2ndandaltrows:Knit.
3rdrow:K1.Sl1.K1.psso.K10.K2tog.K2.Sl1.K1.psso.K10.K2tog.K1.28sts.
5throw:K1.Sl1.K1.psso.K8.K2tog.K2.Sl1.K1.psso.K8.K2tog.K1.24sts.
11throw:(K2tog)8times.8sts.Breakyarnleavingalongend.Threadthroughremsts.Drawuptightly
andfastensecurely.Sewsideseam.
HangingLoop:Withcrochethook,makeachain2ins[6cm]long.Fastenoff.Sewinpositionattopof
sideseamasillustrated.
CustomCutEtchedFloralVase
By:ArmourProducts
Brightenyourhomewithabeautifulhomemadevasefilledwithyourfavoriteflower.Stencilssimplify
thispaintingproject.
Materials:
RubNEtchStencil#200454MiniatureFlowers
10ozArmourEtchCream
Tallcylindervase
ContactVinyl
Glasspaintsoroutdoorpaintpensforshiny
surfacesWhite&assortedcolors
Straight&Fancyedgedscissors
Maskingtape
Plasticorrubbergloves
optionallongsleeveshirt
1Disposablefoamcraftbrush
Smallroundartistspaintbrush
Glasscleaner,papertowels
Runningwater,dishdetergent
Instructions:
Preparation:
1. Washvasethoroughlywithhotsoapywater.Removeanystickersorglue.Letdry.
2. Cutapartminiatureflowerstencilsfromstencilsheet.
3. Placeacutoutminiatureflowerstencilonapieceofcontactvinyl.Cutapatchofvinylatleast
biggerthanstencil.Withfancyedgedscissors,trimbackvinylsoitisonlyaboutlarger
thanthebluestenciledge.Repeatforeachstencilyouplantouse.Youcanusethesamescissor
patternforallthedesigns,oruseadifferentoneforeachflowerforavariedlook.
4. Planoutapatternofwhereeachpatchwillgoaroundvase,andtemporarilyattachtovase
withapieceoftape.Staggerpatchesrandomlystraightupanddownaroundvase,ortiltedside
tosideasinourexample.Onceyoulikethelayout,removethevinylbackingpaperandmasking
tapeandstickpatchtotheglass.Rubdownalledges.
EtchingVase:
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1. Putonrubbergloves.Alsotapeacoupleofpiecesofpapertowelaroundonearmorwearan
oldlongsleeveshirttoprotectyourskinonthearmthatwillholdvase.Slipyourhandinside
vaseifwideenough,otherwiseholdwithafewfingersinside.
2. TakefoamcraftbrushandscoopupaboutteaspoonfullofEtchcreamontobrush.Startingat
topoftheupsidedownvase,spreadEtchcreamdowntobottomofvaseinafairlystraightline.
Trytodothiswithoutstopping,theeffectwillbemoreeven.Afteryouhavegonecompletely
aroundentirevase,gobackandmakesureallspotshavebeencovered,butcontinuetospread
inonlyonedirectiondownvase.
3. WaitoneminuteandwashoffallEtchcream.
4. Removevinylpatchesandrinseagainuntilallcreamisgone.Letdry.
EtchingFlowers:
1. Rubonminiatureflowersincenterofeachunetchedpatchaccordingtoyourplanandrub
downaccordingtothedirectionsontheRubNEtchpackagedirections.
2. Coverallunetchedareasofthepatchsurroundingthestencilwithmaskingtape,overlappinga
littleontoetchedarea.
3. Etchflowersaccordingtobasicetchinginstructions.Washoffandletdry.
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EmbellishaTeaTowel
By:AshleyJohnstonofMakeItandLoveIt
AshleyJohnstonofMakeItandLoveItshareshowshetiescolorstogetherinherkitchenwithastripeof
fabricsewnontoplainteatowels.Thisisaneasysewingprojectforgiftgiving.Useholidayfabricfor
holidayteatowels.Usethistutorialtocreateacutefabricyoyoembellishment.
Materials
PlainCottonTeaTowel
ColorfulFabricScrap
CoordinatingColorforFabricYoYo
Needleandthread
Iron
Sewingmachine
Instructions:
Mytowelmeasured18x28inches.IdecidedthatIwantedmystriptobe2inchestallandtobeaswide
asthetowel,18inches.Iadded1/4inchtoallsides.......andcutoutastripoffabricthatwas2.5x18.5
inches.Then,Ituckedundereachsidea1/4inchandironeditflat.Then,Ipinnedthestripabout2.5
inchesfromthebottom(justeyeitandplaceitwhereveryou'dlike)andsewedaroundthestrip,very
closetothefoldededge.Okay,andthenIjusthadtoaddayoyo.Hey,itmightgetinthewaywhile
dryingthosedishes......butwhocares?It'ssodarncuteonthere.
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ForDad
GearsCottageClock
By:MaryAyresforWalnutHollow
Withgearclockhands,metalwireandmetalwashersinplaceofnumerals,thiscraftedclockhasa
rustic,artisticfeel.ThishomemadeclockwouldmakeagreatgiftforFather'sDay.
Materials:
WalnutHollow#27632CottageClock
medium
WalnutHollow#27283ClockHands
Gears
WalnutHollow#TQ500PClockMovement
withHands
WalnutHollow#26443CreativeDrill(use
smallestdrillbit)
Distressedpapersfourwithamedium
value&onelight(BasicGrey)
Metalwashersfour3/4&twelve1/2
Metalbradsfourblack&eightantique
Metaleyescrewsfourteenassortedsmall
20Gaugesilverwirefourteen4pieces
ZipDrypaperglue(BeaconAdhesives)
AcrylicpaintSoftBlack(DecoArtAmericana)
OtherSupplies:AAbattery,scissors,pinkingedgers,browninkpad,1/8circlepunch,cellophane
tape,pencil,finesandpaper,papertowel
Instructions:
1. Cutfour5squaresfrommediumdistressedpapers.Placepapersonworksurfacesothatwrong
sidefacesup,buttingedgestogethertoforma10square.Placecellophanetapeoveredgesof
squarestojointhem.
2. Placewoodclocksymmetricallyontopofsquaresanddrawaroundedgewithpencil.Cutout
shapealongdrawnline.Antiquefrontedgeofpapershapewithbrownink,usingasmallpiece
ofdryspongeorpapertowel.
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3. Cuta5circlefromlightdistressedpaperwithpinkingedgers.Cuta4circlefromcenterof5
circle.Antiqueedgesofpaperringwithbrownink.Glueringtocenterofpaperclockshape.
4. Gluelargewashersonring,liningthemupwithedgesofpapersquares.Gluesmallwasherson
topoflargewashersandevenlyspacedbetweenlargewashers.Punch1/8holesinpaperinside
washers.Attachblackbradstoholesinlargewashers.Attachantiquebradstoholesinsmall
washers.
5. Lightlysandclock.PaintbackandsidesofclockwithSoftBlack.Letdry.Sandpaintedblack
surfacetodistressit.Glueassembledpaperclockshapetowoodshape.
6. Drillstarterholesclosetoendsofstraightedgesonsidesofclock.Screweyesintoholes.Inserta
pieceofwirethrougheachsetofholeswithendsevenonbothsidesandthenwrapwireends
backaroundwiretosecureit.
7. Attachclockmovementtowoodclock,followingmanufacturersinstructions.
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HatandScarfSetforMen
By:Bernat
Maketheperfectgiftforthatmaninyourlife.Crochethimahatandscarfgiftset.Thisfreecrochet
patternisgreatandeasytofollow.MakesforagreatChristmasgift.
Hat:TofitaverageManshead.
Scarf:Approx10ins[25.5cm]wideby48ins[122cm]long.
MATERIALS
BernatSofteeChunky(Solids:100g/3.5oz;164m/180yds)
39012(TrueTaupe)2ballsforeach
or
BernatSofteeChunky(Ombres:80g/2.8oz;123m/134yds)
Hat(ScarfSet):2(35)balls
or
BernatChunky(400g/14oz;587m/642yds)1ballforset
(HatandScarf)
Size6.5mm(U.S.Kor10)crochethook
GAUGE:11scand13rows=4ins[10cm].
INSTRUCTIONS
HAT
Ch2.
1strnd:(RS).6scin2ndchfromhook.Joinwithslsttofirstsc.
2ndrnd:Ch1.2scineachscaround.Joinwithslsttofirstsc.12sc.
3rdrnd:Ch1.*1scinnextsc.2scinnextsc.Repfrom*around.Joinwithslsttofirstsc.18sc.
4thrnd:Ch1.*1scineachofnext2sc.2scinnextsc.Repfrom*around.Joinwithslsttofirstsc.24
sc.
sc.
sc.
sc.
8thrnd:Ch1.1scineachscaround.Joinwithslsttofirstsc.
Inc6stsevenlyonnextandeveryfollowingaltrndto60sc.
Nextrnd:Ch1.*1scineachofnext14sc.2scinnextsc.1scineachofnext29sc.2scinnextsc.1scin
eachofnext15sc.Joinwithslsttofirstsc.62sc.Placemarkeratendoflastrnd.
Nextrnd:Ch1.1scineachscaround.Joinwithslsttofirstsc.
Replastrnduntilworkfrommarkedrndmeasures11ins[28cm].Fastenoff.
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SCARF
Ch27.
Foundationrow:(RS).1scin2ndchfromhook.1scineachchtoendofch.Turn.26sc.
1strow:Ch3(countsasdc).Missfirst2sc.*(1dc.Ch1.1dc)innextsc.Missnext2sc.Repfrom*to
last3sc.(1dc.Ch1.1dc)innextsc.Missnextsc1inlastsc.Turn.
2ndrow:Ch1.1scineachoffirst2dc.*1scinnextch1sp.1scineachofnext2dc.Repfrom*toend
ofrow.Turn.
Replast2rowsuntilworkfrombegmeasures48ins[122cm],endingwitha2ndrow.Fastenoff.
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FauxDichroicGlassRecycledBottle
By:MichelleZimmerman
ThiswonderfulprojectcomestousfromMichelleZimmermanofHttpDesign.Withthehelpofpolymer
clay,recycleanoldwinebottle,perfumebottleorotherglassbottleintoadecorativecontainer.The
techniquesmakesthebottlelooklikecolorfuldichroicglasswithnoglassworkexperiencenecessary.
Usethecontainerasavaseoraliquidcontainerforoil,vinegar,orother.
Tools
Pastamachineorclayroller
Tissueblade
Largediscardedplasticbucketorcontainer
Discardedplasticcontainertostandthebottleon
FormixingEnvirotexLite:2disposablemixingcups,2
woodenpopsiclesticks,gloves
Disposablepaintbrush
Curingoven
Materials
Recycledwinebottle
Bottlepourer(availablefrom
www.fantes.com/stoppers.htm)
12ozblackFimoSoftpolymerclay
2'x8"MylarbackedfoilOilSlickcolor(from
www.coveredinclay.com/foil.htm)
JacquardPiatainkSantaFeRedandSunburstYellow
LumierepaintsinMetallicOlive,PearlBlue,PearlViolet
EnvirotexLite
Houstonartfoilvariegatedleafingflakes
PearlExpowderBrilliantGold
Instructions:
1. Conditionclay.Rollsheetsofclayat#1(thick)settingapproximately3/8inchthick.Useclay
piecestocoverbottletrimmingawayexcessclaywithatissuebladeandsealingjointstoget
anevencoverage.Coverbottletowithininofopening(polymerclayshouldnotcomein
contactwithsurfaceswhichtouchfood).Removeanyairbubblesbyslicingintotheairbubble
withatissuebladeorcraftknifeheldata45degreeangle,pressouttheairandresealtheclay.
Itsessentialyougetagoodevencoverage.
2. ApplytheMylarbackedfoiltotheclaydecorativesidefacingup.Rubthefoillightlybutfirmly
withyourhandrepeatedlytowarmthefoilandthenlifttheplasticleavingthefoilbehindfoil
adherestoclaywithheatandfriction.Continueandapplyfoilalloverthebottle.Aimforjust
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3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
lessthan100%coveragesmallareasofblackclayaredesirable.
UsingLumierepaintsandasmallpaintbrush,paintrandomlongbrushstrokesacrossthebottle.
Crossthecolorsovereachotheryoureaimingtogivetheprojectmoredimensionandcolor.
UsingthePiatainks,dipabrushintotheinksandtouchthebrushtothesurfaceofthebottle
tomakesmalldots.Theinksspreadontheclaysoalittleinkgoesalongway.
Placethebottleintoacoldovenpreferablystandingupright.Heattheoventotherequired
temperaturewiththebottleinitandthencurefortheamountoftimeandatthetemperature
recommendedbythemanufacturer.Allowthebottletocoolintheovenbeforeremovingit.
MixtheEnvirotexLiteaccordingtomanufacturersinstructions.Itworksbestifyoupourboth
partsintoonecontainerandstirtomix.Pourthemixintoasecondcontainerdonotscrape
theexcessoffthesidesofthefirstcontainerwhenyoudoso.Continuetomixinthesecond
containerusingafreshstirringstick.
Standthecuredbottleontopofanupturneddiscardedcontainerinthelargebucket.Itworks
bestifthebottleisstandingonacontainerslightlysmallerthanthebottomrimofthebottle.As
theexcessEnvirotexLitewontbeabletoberemovedfromthecontainers,usecontainersyou
dontminddamaging.
Addapproximately2tablespoonsofthevariegatedfoilpiecesand1/8teaspoonofgoldPearlEx
powdertotheEnvirotexLiteandmixin.
Placeanoldcorkintothewinebottletosealit.Workingoverthebucket,pourtheEnvirotexLite
overthesurfaceofthebottleandworkitinsoitcoversthesurfaceofthebottle.Thisisbest
donewithadisposablepaintbrushoraglovedhand.Youmustcompletelycoverthebottlewith
theEnvirotexLite.
Whenthebottleiscovered,standitontheupsidedowncontainerinthebucket,removethe
corkandleaveituntilset.PerchingitonacontainerensuresthatexcessEnvirotexLiterunsoff
thebottomofthebottleandwontadheretoit.
Whendry,removethebottlefromthebucketandremovetheplasticcontainerfromthe
bottomofthebottle.Ifyouneedtosmooththebottomofthebottle,sandtheexcessset
EnvirotexLitewithcoarsesandpaper.Insertthebottlepourercork.
Designernote:Thisisafuneffectanditsfairlyeasytoachieve.TheEnvirotexLitegivesthebottlea
wonderfulglossyseal.Forbestresults,followthetwostepmixingprocessanddontscrapethefirst
containerhowevertemptedyouaretodoso!Theproductmustbemixedthoroughlysoitsetstoahard
finish,ifyoudontmixitwellandifyouscrapethesidesofthecontainer,youriskitremainingslightly
tackyinsteadofglasslikebelieveme,Ivedoneitbefore!
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DadandSonTieDyeCamoSet
By:ilovetocreate.com
Tiedyeanapronforthenumber1Dadandamatchingtiedyeshirtforthelittleguy.Thisfuntiedyeset
makesagreatgiftforFather'sDayandotheroccasions,andisafunprojecttodowithkids.
Materials:
Aleene'sFabricFusionPermanentDryCleanableFabricAdhesive
TulipStickyFabricStencils
23277Numbers
23565ABC's
TulipOneStepTieDyeKits
CamoColors
TulipSoftFabricPaint
BI15801Ebony
Plasticgarbagebag
Foil
Canvasapron,adult
Scissors
Lowtackmaskingtape
Cosmeticsponge
Steamiron
Bandana,black
Whiteteeshirt,youth
Instructions:
1. Wetapronandshirt.Wringdry.Or,washinwasherwithnosoapandrunthroughspincycle.Do
notdry.
2. Coverworksurfacewithgarbagebag.Wearingglovesfromkit,filldyebottleswithwatertoline
indicated.Shakeeachbottletothoroughlymixdye.
3. Placeapronandshirtontoworksurface.Smoothapronwithhands.
4. Tocreatebullseyedesignonshirt,pullupcenterofshirt.Wraparubberbandtightlyaround
fabric,3fromend.Wrapanotherrubberband3belowfirst.Layontoworksurface.
5. Squeezebrowndyeontopartofshirtabovefirstrubberband,turningandunfoldingareasso
dyepenetratesinside.Squeezeoliveontosectionbetweenrubberbands.Squeezeblackonto
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6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
remainderofshirt.
Leavingthinstripesofundyedareasbetweencolors,squeezeolivelengthwiseontofirstthirdof
apron,brownontosecondthirdandblackontoremainder.
Coverpieceswithgarbagebag.Letsetfor4to6hours.Washinfullloadofwaterwithasmall
amountoflaundrysoapandnofabricsoftener.Dryindryerwithoutsoftenersheet.
Ironapronsmooth,usingsteam.
CutdesiredlettersandnumbersfromStickyFabricStencils,leavingasmuchborderaspossible.
Removebacking.Positionlettersandnumbersontobibofapron,runningfingernailaround
edgestoensureatightsealandtrimmingasneededtospaceevenly.Createanextendedborder
aroundstencilandfillinanygapsbetweenletters,usingmaskingtape.
SqueezeasmallpuddleofMatteEbonyontofoil.Tapflatendofcosmeticspongeintopaint.
Pounceexcesspaintontofoil.Pouncepaintintostencil,applyingathin,evencoat.Remove
stencil.Letdry.
Tieaknotatonecornerofbandana.ApplyathickbeadofFabricFusiontobackofknot.Press
intoplaceonsideofapron.Securewithmaskingtapeuntildry.Removetape.
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ForSister
HolidayPomPomSlippers
By:Patons
Thesefestiveholidayknitslippersarecutewiththeirpompomtopsandcuddlyforthecoldwinter
season!ThiseasyknittingpatternlooksgreatinyourfavoriteChristmascolors!
MATERIALS:
PatonsClassicWool(100g/3.5oz)
MainColor(MC)(00230BrightRed)
MediumorLarge2balls
ContrastA(00220BottleGreen)
MediumorLarge1ball
Size5.5mm(U.S.9)knittingneedlesorsizeneededtoobtain
tension.
SIZES
Tofitfootlength
Medium9ins[23cm]
Large10ins[25.5cm]
TENSION
15stsand20rows=4ins[10cm]with5.5mmneedlesand2strandsofyarninstockingst.
STITCHGLOSSARY
Yb=Bringyarntobackofwork.
Yf=Bringyarntofrontofwork.
Sl1P=Slipnextstitchpurlwise.
INSTRUCTIONS
Theinstructionsarewrittenforsmallersize.Ifchangesarenecessaryforlargersizetheinstructionswill
bewrittenthus().Whenonlyonenumberisgiven,itappliestobothsizes.Foreaseinworking,circleall
numberspertainingtoyoursize.
SOLE(make4).
With2strandsofMCandlargerneedlesbegatheel,caston7(9)sts.
1strow:(RS).K1.(yf.Sl1P.yb.K1)3times.
2ndrow:(P1.K1)infirstst.Purltolast2sts.(P1.K1)innextst.P1.9(11)sts.
3rdrow:K1.(yf.Sl1P.yb.K1)4(5)times.
4throw:Purl.
5throw:K2.(yf.Sl1P.yb.K1)3(4)times.K1.
6throw:(P1.K1)infirstst.Purltolast2sts.(P1.K1)innextst.P1.11(13)sts.
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8throw:Purl.
10throw:Purl.
Rep7thto10throwsofLinenStPatuntilworkfrombegmeasures4ins[11.5cm],endingwithRSrow.
Nextrow:(WS).(P1.K1)infirstst.Purltolast2sts.(P1.K1)innextst.P1.13(15)sts.
Pat5rowseven.
Nextrow:(P1.K1)infirstst.Purltolast2sts.(P1.K1)innextst.P1.15(17)sts.
Continpatevenuntilworkfrombegmeasures8(9)ins[21.5(24)cm],endingwithaWSrow.
Nextrow:(RS).Sl1.K1.psso.Pattolast2sts.K2tog.
Nextrow:Purl.
Replast2rowsto7(9)sts.Castoffpurlwise(WS).
Sew2solestogusingrunningstitch.
UPPER
With2strandsofMCandlargerneedles,caston59(63)sts.
Work6rowsinLinenStPat.
Next2rows:Sl1.K1.psso.Pattolast2sts.K2tog.55(59)stsatendoflastrow.
Shapeinstep:1strow:Sl1.K1.psso.Patacrossnext24(26)sts.Sl1.K2tog.psso.Pattolast2sts.K2tog.
51(55)sts.
2ndrow:Sl1.K1.psso.Patacrossnext22(24)sts.Sl1.K2tog.psso.Pattolast2sts.K2tog.47(51)sts.
3rdrow:Sl1.K1.psso.Patacrossnext18(20)sts.Sl1.K1.psso.Sl1.K2tog.psso.K2tog.Pattolast2sts.
K2tog.41(45)sts.
4throw:Sl1.K1.psso.Patacrossnext15(17)sts.Sl1.K1.psso.Sl1.K2tog.psso.K2tog.Pattolast2sts.
K2tog.35(39)sts.
K2tog.29(33)sts.
K2tog.23(27)sts.
7throw:(Sl1.K1.psso)twice.Patacrossnext4(6)sts.Sl1.K1.psso.Sl1.K2tog.psso.K2tog.Pattolast4
sts.(K2tog)twice.Castoffrem.15(19)sts.
SewTopseam.
With2strandsofMC,sewUppertoSolesusingBlanketstandBlanketstaroundSoles.
Pompom(make4).
WindAaround2fingersapprox60times.Removefromfingersandtietightlyincenter.Cutthrough
eachsideofloops.Trimtoasmoothroundshape.Sew2pompomstotopofeachslipper.
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ButtonsMirrorFrame
By:HeidiBorchersforInspiredatHome
HeidiBorchersforInspiredatHomeshowsushowtocreateawhimsicalmirrorframedecoratedwith
buttonsinvariouscolorsandsizes.Lovethosebuttons?Thenkeepgluingtocoverthesidesofthe
frame.Wanttochangeupthelook?Blackandgoldbuttonswouldmakeadramaticlook.Allwhite
createsaperfectlookforfeminine.
Materials:
Woodframedmirror
Acrylicpaintblack
Brushflat
AleenesPlatinumBondGlass&BeadAdhesive
Buttonsassortedsizes,colorsandshapes
Wire18gauge24
Waxpaperornewspapertocoverworkspace
Drillwith1/8drillbit
Pencil
Instructions:
1. Tocreatetheholestoattachthewire,drillaholethrougheachtopcornerofframe
approximatelyinfromeachcorner.
2. Paintframeblack.Letdrycompletely.
3. Toglueeachbuttonontotheframe,placeasmalldropofglueontothebackofeachbutton,
thenplacebuttonontotheframe.Repeatuntiltheentireframeiscompletelycovered.Glue
additionalbuttonsandshapesontopofotherbuttons.Letgluedry.
4. Toshapethewire,looselywraparoundpenciltoformacoiledshape,leavingabout2ateach
end.Insertendofeachwireintoeachhole.Bendwireoverandtwisttohold.
5. Gluewoodheartontothewire.Leaveframeinplaceonworksurfacewhilegluedries
completely.
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CharmsBraceletmadewithShrinkPlastic
By:SueStoverforJacquardProducts
CombinePearlExpowdersandPearlExStampPadsforawonderfullookonshrinkplastic.It'seasyand
fun!
Materials:
JacquardPearlExStampPads(Sepia,Gold,Copper)
Stamps(swirlfromStampaRosa,checkerboardfromRubberStampede,allothersfromImpress
Me
JacquardPearlExPigments(DuoBlueGreen,DuoGreenYellow)
Holepunches,Softpaintbrush,Needlenosepliers,Scissors
MemorywirebyRemembrance
Sandpaper200400gritorfinesandingblock
Beads(black,amberandturquoiseplasticfacetedfromtheBeadery,anodizedmetaltubesfrom
LegendaryBeads)
ColoredwirebyFunWire
PolyShrinkplastic/LuckySquirrel(Black)
Heatembossinggunoroven
Steps:
1. SandbothsidesofasheetofblackPolyShrinkplasticevenlywiththefinegradesandpaper.
Sandinbothdirections,lengthwiseandwidthwise.Thepigmentsandinkswillbecome
embeddedintothesurfacewhentheplasticshrinks.
2. StamponesideofthesheetwithacheckerboardpatternusingtheSepiacoloredJacquardPearl
ExStampPad.Letdry.
3. Ontheothersideofthesheet,dustthesurfacelightlywiththetwoJacquardPearlExPigments.
Useasoftbrushandrandomlyalternatethetwocolors.Thecolorwillintensifywhentheplastic
shrinks.
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4. Ontopofthecoloredside,stampsomesinglemotifswiththeGoldandCopperJacquardStamp
Pads.Forthisbraceletweused3differentmotifsandmade17charms.
5. Cutouttheshapesthatyouwanttouse.Weusedasquarewithslightlybulgingsidesand
roundedcorners.Rememberthatyourshapewillbeabout45%ofitsoriginalsize.
6. Punchaholeintheplasticusingaholepunch.Weusedjustaroundholepunchbuthole
punchescomeinmanydifferentshapessoyoumaywanttoexperiment.Theholeswillmaintain
theirshapeevenwhentheyshrink.
7. Ifusingaheatembossingtool,laythepieceonaflatsurfacethatwontbedamagedbytheheat
embossingtool.Athickpieceofwoodisgood.Heatthepiecebyaimingthetoolattheplastic.
Theplasticwillbegintomoveandcurlwhenyouheatit.Ifyoufeelitisshrinkingtoofast,hold
thetoolalittlefurtheraway.Whenthepieceiscompletelyshrunk,layflatandallowittocool.If
usinganoven,putthepieceofplasticonaTeflonsheetinaregularortoasterovennohotter
than300to350degreesforapproximately3minutes.
8. Afterthepieceiscooled,sandtheedgestosmoothanyroughareas.
9. RolltheedgesofeachpieceontotheCopperorGoldstamppadtogetcolorontheedges.
10. Tomakethecharmsdanglefromthewire,weusedcoloredwiretomakeanextensionthat
couldbethreadedontothememorywire.Usingacopperandapurplecoloredwirealternately,
loopthroughtheholesinthecharms.Twistthewirearounditselfclosetogetherandcloseto
thecharm.Ontheotherendmakealoopthatthememorywirewillgothroughandtwistthe
wirebackonitself.
11. Cutthememorywirethelengthyouwantitandtwisttheendinaspiraltokeepthebeadsfrom
fallingoff.
12. Placethebeadsandcharmsontothememorywirewithanysortofpattern.
13. Whenyoucometotheendofthewire,twistitintoaspirallikeyoudidwiththefirstend.
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SweetCollarSewingTutorial
By:JenyaofMyEvaForeva
Createafunandprettycollartowearoveranyoutfitwiththiseasysewingtutorial.Anyonecanmake
thistieoncollarinthefabricofyourchoice.
Makeamockoutofanotherfabric.Whenyoudoit,justmakesureyoumeasureyourneck
circumferenceandincorporateitinyourtemplate.
Cutoutfourpieces(twoofeachcolor)givingaboutquarterofanincharoundit.
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Sewthepiecesthatarethesamecolortogetherinthemiddle.
Nowitthefunpartembellishit,attachyourlabel,drawonit,whatever
Foldtwopiecestogethertherightsidein.
Taketwopiecesofyarnandpintheninbothcornersasshown.Makesureyouputlongpartsofthem
insideyourcollarpiecessothatwhenyouturnitinsideouttheywillbelongenough.
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Sewaroundleavingonlythemiddleinsidepartopenbigenoughtoturnitinsideout.
Whenyouturnitinsideout,Irecommendironingit.
Nowsewtheedgestogivethemafinishedlook.Startwiththatinsidemiddlepartthatisstillopen.
Done!
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ForBrother
MosaicKaleidescopeLamp
By:DiamondTech
BrightenupanyroomwithKraftyBlok'smosaickaleidescopelamp.Thisisafun,decorativeglassproject!
LearnmoreaboutDiamondTechhere.
Materials:
1KraftyBlok
1packageeach5oz.CathedralGlassSquares
Purple,DarkGreenandBlue
1White1GlassGem
1BlueGlassGem
13BlueGlassGems
9WhiteGlassGems
1StringofWhiteChristmasLights
MosaicWheeledGlassNippers
ClearSilicone(adhesive)
SafetyGlasses
Clickhereforthepattern
Preparations:
1. Completelyreadthedirectionsbeforestarting.
2. Coveryourworkareawithnewspapertoprotectworksurface.
3. Collectandplaceallsuppliesneededonyourworksurface.
Instructions:
1. CleantheKraftyBlokwithglasscleanerora50/50solutionofvinegarandwater.Drycompletely
withcloth.
2. PlacetheKraftyBlokinahorizontalpositiononnewspaper.Slidepatternunderneathblockasa
guideforplacementofglass.Itisnotrecommendedtotracethepatternontotheglassasmarks
mayshowthrough.
3. Beginbyplacingglueonthebackof1whitegem.AdheretotheKraftyBlokTMwhere
indicatedonthepattern.Continuebygluingblueandwhitegems,alternatingcolorsaround
thecentralgem.
4. Next,applygluetothebackoftheblueandwhitegems.Adheretothecornerswhere
indicatedonpattern.Finishbygluingabluegemcenteredandontopofthewhitegem.
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5. Applyadhesivetothebackofadarkgreencathedralsquare.Startinginthelowerrightcornerof
theKraftyBlokTMsecureinplacewhereindicated.Continuetoaddthedarkgreensquaresto
formacirclearoundthegems.Continuethisprocesswithbothblueandpurplecathedralglass
squares.
6. NipGreen,BlueandPurpleglasssquaresintosmallerpieces.Glueinplacetofillthevoids
betweenglasssquares.
7. Whenthefronthasdried,placetheKraftyBlokTMonitssidewiththeopeningfacingup.
Startingattheleftoftheholegluetworowsofpurplechipssidebysideleaving
approximately1/8betweeneachpiece,untilyoureachtheedge.Allowtodry.
8. RotateKraftyBlokTMtotheright.Gluetwomoreevenlyspacedrowsofpurplecathedralglass
squares.Allowtodry.Continueplacingtworowsofpurpleglasssquaresacrosstheside.
9. Rotateblockbackonitssidewiththeopeningfacingup.Gluefourbluecathedralglasssquares
totherightoftheopeningintworowsleaving1/8betweeneachpiece.Finishthesideby
addingtwogreenglasssquares.Allowtodry.
10. Rotateblocktotheleft.Glueeightdarkgreenglasssquaresintotworows,1/8apart.Add
twobluesquaresoneithersideofthedarkgreensquaresandfinishthedoublerowsofglass
squareswithfourpurplesquares.Glueintoplaceandallowtodry.
11. Tofinishcorners,nipachipin,formingtworectangles,andapplypiecestothecornercurves.
12. Insertstringofwhitechristmaslightsintheblockandallowplugtoextendout.Pluginand
enjoy!
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GetThoseRecordsofftheShelfWaterFountain
By:JoanFee
Inneedofsomehandmadecraftideas?Checkoutthisgreatcraftthatusesoldrecords.Familyfuncrafts
asgoodasthisonearehardtofind.Forthosewhowantsomesimplecraftstomake,thisprojectis
perfect.
Materials:
2LPs
Oven
PiePlate
GlassGlass
Gloves,cotton
Fountainpump(smallestavailable)
Water
Glue,waterproof
2flatitemsabout2indiameter(plastic,metalorglassthisisusedtocovertheholesinthe
record)
Tubetofitonpump
Hotpads
Knife
Filler,marbles,waterproofgamepieces
Steps:
1. Preheatovento200degreesF.
2. Turnpieplateupsidedown.Placerecordontop.Placeinovenfor35minutes.Ovensvaryso
keepaneyeonit.
3. Wearingglovesandusinghotpads,placerecordinsidepieplatetoform.Letsetuntilhard.It
wonttakeverylong.
4. Repeatwithrecordovertheglassexceptwhenremovedfromoven,leaverecordonglassto
cool.
5. Glueflatobjectsoverholesinrecord.Letdry.
6. Placetallrecordpieceinpieshapedrecord.Ifpumpisadjustable,useatlowestsetting.Place
pumpintallpiece,usingsuctioncups,ifprovidedwithpump.Cuttubetoslightlylowerthenrim
ofrecord.Coverpumpwithwater.Testpump.Fillpumpareawithdesiredfillerobjects.
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WaxArtCrystalsCandles
By:CandleWic
Multicoloredwavesingranularwaxformatrulyuniquecandle,whichanyagechildoradultcanenjoy
making.
Materials:
Granulatedwaxinvariouscolors
Glasscontainer
Completedwickassembly
Pointerorlongknittingneedle
Instructions:
1. Assembleawickusingametalcandlewickbaseandcandlewicking.Measuretheheightofyour
containerandaddafewinchestogetpropersizingofwick.Placewickintocontainer.
2. Selectseveralcolorsandgentlypourintotheglasscontainerwithaspoonorotherdispensing
tool.Youcantakemultiplecolorsandlayerthemintheglasstothedesiredheight.
3. Forultimateeffectssuchaswaves,youcantakealong,narrowpointersuchasaknittingneedle
andslidedownthesideoftheglasscontainer.Thiswillcreate"waves"inthewax.Thisisa
projectanyagechildoradultcanenjoy.Thisisagreatprojectforcubscouts,girlscoutsand
campingtrips.Thecandlescanevenbeusedasweddingfavors.
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TShirtScarf
By:PaulOvertonofDudeCraft
Thisprojectfallsintothe"easy"category,evenforbeginners.Ifyoucansewarelativelystraightlineand
canusestraightpinswithoutputtingyoureyeout,successisallbutguaranteed.
StepOneSelecttwooldtshirts.
StepTwoCuttheTshirtsintostrips.Imademine8"wide,butyoucanuseanywidthyouwant.Also,I
cutmystripshorizontallytohighlightthetshirt'sdesigns,butcuttingverticallywillworkjustaswell.
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StepThreeSelecttwostripstobeginwithandpinthemrightsidetogetherononeoftheshortsides.
Step4Sewalongthesideyoupinned.
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StepFiveKeeprepeatingthisprocessuntilyouhavetwopiecesthatarethelengththatyouwantthe
scarftobewhenitisfinished.
StepSixWithrightsidesfacingeachother,pinthelongsidesofthetwopiecestogetherandsew,
makingsuretoleavetheendsopen.
StepSevenTurnthescarfrightsideoutandstitchtheendsclosedabouttwoinchesfromthebottom.
Inthisphoto,mypiecesaretwodifferentlengths.IcutthegreenpiecetoeventhemupafterIsewed
theendshut.Noworries!
StepEightMakefringeattheendsimplybycutting
slitswithyourscissors.
Congrats.You'redone!Wearandenjoy!
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ForBoyfriendorHusband
Men'sHatandScarfKnittingPattern
By:Bernat
Thisclassicknitmen'shatandscarfsetisaperfectwintergiftforyourfavoriteguy.Itissuretokeephim
niceandwarmthroughthewintermonths.
Materials:
Yarn:BernatDenimstyle(3.5oz/100g)oryarn
ofchoice,Hat,1ball,Scarf,2balls
Hook:Size5mm(U.S.8)knittingneedlesorsize
neededtoobtaingauge.
Gauge:18stsand24rows=4"instockingst.
Size:Scarf:Width:91/2"Length:49"
Instructions:
Scarf:Caston39sts.
1strow:(RS).Knit.
2ndrow:P1.*K1.P1.Repfrom*toend.
Repthese2rowsuntilworkfrombegmeasures49"
[124.5cm].Fastenoff.
Finishing:Cut8"[20.5cm]lengthsofyarn.Taking3
strandstog,knotintofringeacrossends.
Hat:Caston78sts.
1strow:(RS).K2.*P2.K2.Repfrom*toendofrow.
2ndrow:*P2.K2.Repfrom*tolast2sts.P2.
Replast2rowsuntilworkfrombegmeasures11ins[28cm]endingona2ndrow.
Shapetop:1strow:*K2tog.P2tog.Repfrom*tolast2sts.K2tog.39sts.
2ndrow:*P1.K1.Repfrom*tolastst.P1.
3rdrow:K1.*P1.K1.Repfrom*toendofrow.
Replast2rowsoncemorethen2ndrowonce.
7throw:*K2tog.Repfrom*tolastst.K1.20sts.
8throw:Purl.
9throw:(K2tog)10times.10sts.Breakyarnleavingalongend.Drawendthroughremstsandfasten
securely.
Sewcenterbackseam,reversingseamhalfwayforturnback.
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WineCoasters
By:TilanoDecorativeProductsInc.
Whatdoyoudowhenacardissimplyisnotenough?Whenacardwasn'tenoughofathankyouaftera
triptoawinevalleyinOregon,thisdesignerthoughtupagreatwaytoturnsouvenirsfromthetripinto
agreathomemadegift.
Materials:
TilanoMarbleMagnetKit
14winelabelsorimagesofyourchoice
Instructions:
1. Takethewinelabeloffofthebottle.Thereareafewwaysof
doingthis,butIfoundfillingthebottlewithhotwaterand
lettingitstandforabout5minutesworkedthebest.Then
peelthelabeloffgentlyandstickitontoapieceofwhite
paper.
2. Scanyourlabelsintoyourcomputerandusingimagesfromthetrip,createacollagethatis4x
4.IusedPhotoshop,butifyoudonothaveacomputerprogramyoucanalsocutoutyour
imagesbyhandandmakeacollageandthenscanitontothetransferpaper.Rememberto
mirroryourimage.
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3. TaketheprintedimagesthatareontheTilanoImagingPaperandapplytheTilanoMediumto
thesurfaceandletitdry,justfollowtheinstructionsinthekitforthenextfewsteps.
4. Cutoutyourpicturesina4x4squares,IusedanExactoknifeandruler.
5. TakeMediumandpaintthesurfaceofthecoaster,layyourimagefacedown(rememberto
reverseyourimageswhenprintingthem)andremoveanyoftheairbubblesorripplesusingthe
spreader.Ithenusedmyovena175degreesfor15minutestodrytheMediumandyourready
topeelofthetransfer.Brushonwatertothesurfaceandletsoakforabout15secondsthen,
peelofthepaper,itcomesrightoff!
6. SandtheedgesofthecoastertoremoveanyoftheMediumthatmayhaveoozedouttothe
edgeswhenyouappliedthetransfer.Applythecorkfootingstothebackofthecoaster,then
brushononecoatoftheMediumtoprotectyourimage,letdry.
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Sailor'sEmbellishedBox
By:ArmourProducts
2. Applystencilaccordingtodirectionson
RubNEtchstencilpackage.
3. ApplyEtchcreamoverstencil.Putaside
&letdry
PrepareBox:
Materials:
ArmourEtchCream
RubNEtchStencil#200181Nautical1
Unfinished8x8WoodBox
4x4BeveledMirror
1ydDecoratorRopeTrim(typeusedfor
draperiesandpillows
MediumBrownShoePolish
GlassCleaner
PaperTowels
1WideMaskingTape
DisposableCraftBrush
ThinRubberGloves
2PiecesSoftBuffingCloth
Tackcloth
FineSandPaper
MultiSurfaceBondingGlue
Scissors
Instructions:
1. CleanMirrorthoroughlywithglass
cleaner.
1. Lightlysandwoodboxwithsandpaper.
Removealldustwithtackcloth.
2. Withasoftcloth,rubsmallamountsof
shoepolishontowoodbox.Stainentire
boxinsideandout,unlessyouplanon
liningbox.Inthatcase,stainoutside
only.Reapplyuntilyouachieveanice
finish.Buffsurfacewithacleanpieceof
clothuntilexcesspolishisgone.Letdry
foraboutanhour.
3. Applysmalldabsofmultisurfaceglue
aroundundersideofmirror.Avoid
gluingtooclosetoedge.Centermirror
onlidofboxandpressdown.
4. Applyasmallborderofglueonthe
woodaroundedgeofmirror,abouthalf
aswideasyourtrim.
5. Startinginlowerrighthandcornerof
mirror,about8fromtheendofrope
trim,laytrimdownintractofglue.Let
dry.Tieanoverhandknotwheretrim
meets.Putadotofglueonundersideof
knotandpressontolid.
6. Tieaknotoneachendoftrim,leaving
enoughtomaketassels.Frayends.
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EcoFriendlyBagwithIndustrialFeltandRecycledLeather
By:JenyaofMyEvaForeva
Materials:
1/2yard(36"wide)industrialwoolfelt,3mm100%wool.YoucanfindatFeltoramaandother
sourcesonline,includingEtsy
RecycledLeatherorScrapLeatherPieces
sewingmachineorlargesewingneedleandstrongthread
pliers
waterprooftextileglue
plasticskirthanger
Instructions:
Putthefabricyouaregoingtouseasyourliningonthefloor
(ortable)andputthefeltontop.Cuttheliningabout1inch
biggerthanthefelt.
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Ialsocutitouttobeslightlywiderthanthe
liningitselfsothatIcanmaketinypleatsonits
bottomtogivemypocketssome3Dform.
Thencutoutallthepocketsyouwillneed.I
thoughtaboutthispartlongandhardbefore
handwhatcanbebetterthanabagwith
pocketsjustforyourthingstohold.Imadeone
hugepocketononesideformymailand
magazinesandanotherlittleoneontopofthe
bigone.
Afteryousewyourpocketstoyourlining,foldit
makingsurethepocketsareontheinside.Sew
thesidesofyourlining.
ForthesecondsideIcutoutonelongpocket
anddivideditintothreeformycellphone,my
eyeglasses,andmyotherlittlestuff.
Thentakethebottomcornerandfoldit.Sew
throughthecornerdependingonhowwideyou
wantyourbottomtobe.
Ihadtouseabigneedleandpliers.Whileyou
areatit,turnonyourhotwaxbathtowarmit
upbelieveme,yourfingersaregoingtoneed
it.Ouch!!!
Thencutthatcornerout.
Dothesameontheothersideandturnthe
lininginsideouttolookhowitturnedout.
Great!Nowturnitbackinbecausethisishow
itsgoingtogointhebag.Youaredonewith
theliningpartfornow.
Thendothesamethingonthebottomcorners
asyoudidwiththelining,onlynowyoufoldthe
corner,takeametalrulerandpressonthe
cornerhardandcutitwithboxcutter.Then
securetheopeningbysewingittogether.
Nowstandthebagontopofyourleatherand
drawthelinesofwhereyourleatherparttogo.
Inmycaseitlookedlikeacross.KindofThen
cutitoutandusingwaterprooftextileglue,
attachyourleatherparttothebottomofthe
bag.Makesureyouopenupthewindowwhen
doingitIgotabitgigglyandhappy,ifyou
knowwhatImean.Also,Ibrokeaplasticskirt
hangerintwopiecesandusedittosecurethe
sidesofthebagtoholdtheleatherinplace.
Takeyourfeltandfoldittogether.Sewthe
sidesbyhand(orusingyoursewingmachine).
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Nowisthetimeforhandles.Cutouttwostrips
ofleather(dependingonhowlongyouwant
yourhandlestobe)andcutoutthelining
slightlylongerthanyourleatherstripsand
about2.5timeswider.
Attachyourstripstothebag.Iusedmypoor
sewingmachineforthistoo,althoughIdidthis
byturningthedialmanuallytopreventthe
needlefrombreaking.IdidabigZoneachpart.
Foldthefabricandattachtheleatherstriptoit.
Iusedsewingmachineforthis.Ontheends,
foldtheremainingendoftheliningunderthe
leatherstrips.
Nowyouarereadytoinsertyourlininginto
yourbag.Foldthetopedgesinsidetowardthe
feltpartandsewthelingtothefeltalongthe
topwithyourmachine.Bythenitwontmind.
Guesswhat?Youaredone.
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ForGirlfriendorWife
EmbellishedHoops
By:BeadStudio
Ifyou'relikemeandyougrewupinthe60's&70'syoumayhaveapairoflargehoopsinyourjewelry
boxsopullthemoutandgivethemanupdatedlook.
Materials:
OnepairlargeHoopearringsoursare55mm(justover2")
Oneyard28gwirecutinhalf(ifyourhoopsarebiggeruse
longerwire).
FacetedSeedBeads
Instructions:
1. Holdingontoa1"tailofwire,windtheendofthewire
aroundthetopofthehoop4or5timestoanchor.
2. Addabout3"ofbeadsontothewireandtiealooseknowattheend(youmayneedtoadd
morebeadsortakesomeoff).
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3. Slideabeadupandholdinplacewhileyouwrapthewireoncearoundthehoop.
4. Continuetoslidebead&wrapwireuntilhoopisfullywrapped.
5. Anchorthewireontheendofhoop.Trimthetails&tuckendsdown.
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ProtectYourFolders
By:C&TPublishing
Createabeautifulfoldercover.Stayorganizedwhilehavingfunmakingit.Youcancreatethesefolders
indifferentcolorsandpatterns.
Materials:
Fast2fuse:
o 2qty10x12.5pieces
o 1qty3/4x12.5piece
Fabric:
o Outsidestripsinvaryingwidths
o Inside2qty10.5x13
o 1qty1x13
o Pockets:
11square
9.5x12.5rectangle
Fabricfusing(MistyfuseorWonderunder)
Instructions:
1. Cutstripsofcoordinatingfabricinto11stripsinvaryingwidths.
2. Placeyourstripshorizontallyononesideofeach10x12.5pieceofFast2Fuse,startingat
eitherthetoporbottomedge.Overlapyourfabricstripssonointerfacingisshowing.Following
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3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
manufacturersinstructions,Presstobond.Turnoverandusearotarycuttertotrimoverhanging
fabricfromall4sides.
Cutastripofcoordinatingfabricapproximately1x13andfuseittoonesideofyournarrow
interfacingpiece(spine).Trimawayexcessfabric.
Usingacoordinatingthread,quiltthethreepiecesuseingastraightstitch,stitchedinwavylines
thatrunperpendiculartothefabricstrips.
Irononfusingtothebacksideofappliquefabricsfollowingmanufacturersinstructions.Cutout
circlesandstem.Arrangeappliqushapesontothefrontcoverandironinplace.Stitchraw
edgesusingfreemotion,zigzagorsatinstitch.
Trimeachcoverpieceto9.5x12andthespineto1/2x12.
Chooseacoordinatingfabrictocoverthebacksidesofallthreepieces.Cutfabricsapproximately
1/2largeronallsides.Ironfabricpiecesintoplace.
8. DiagonalpocketFoldthe11squarediagonallyandpress.Aligntherawedgesofthepocket
fabrictotherawedgesofthefrontcover;makingsurethattheappliqudesignonfrontisinthe
rightdirectionwiththepocket.Pininplace.Trimawaysmallsectionthatextendsbeyondedge.
9. SquarepocketFoldtherectanglefabricpieceinhalfcreatingapocketpiecemeasuring9.5x
6.25.Press.Alignrawedgesandpininplaceonbackcover.
10. Zigzagstitchtheedgesofallthreepieces.Setmachinetoa4.2mmwidthanda.8mmlength.
(yoursewingmachinesettingsmayvaryfromdesigners).
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11. Toassemble,Pushonecoverpieceandthespinepiecetogethersotheytouch,butdont
overlap.Zigzagstitch(5.5mmstitchwidthand.8mmlength)downthecenterofthesetwo
piecesfromthetopedgedowntothebottomedge.Nowfliptheunitoverandzigzagstitchover
thesameareaagain.
12. Pushyourremainingcoverpieceupagainsttheothersideofthespineandrepeatthezigzag
stitchingagain.
13. Thefinalstitchingwillbetozigzagstitcharoundtheoutsideedgeoftheentirethreepieceunit
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CuteGreenTieDyeTop
By:ilovetocreate.com
Ifyouwanttogogreenthisistheperfectwaytodoit.Insixstepsyoucanmakeatiedyetopfor
yourselforforsomeoneelse.YoucanalsowearthisforSt.Patrick'sDay!
Materials:
TulipCraftGloves
TulipSurfaceCover
TulipCustomDyeColorKit
Spoonlargeextralonghandle
Rubberbands
Containerplastic2gallon
Shirtwhite100%cottonornaturalfibers
Steps:
1. CoverworksurfacewithSurfaceCover.Setplasticcontaineroncoveredsurfaceandwearing
CraftGloves,followbookletinstructionstocreateEucalyptusdye(ordesiredcolor).Prewash
shirttoremovesizing.Donotusefabricsoftenerordryersheets.
2. Layshirtoutflatonworksurface.Pullupa3sectionoffabriconthebottomrightcornerof
shirtandtightlywraparubberbandaroundfabric.Movedownanother2andwrapanother
rubberbandandrepeatonemoretimeforatotalofthreerubberbandedsections.
3. MixdyeWearingrubbergloves,mix1gallon(3.8liters)ofhotwater(equivalenttohotcoffee,
around170190F(7788C)butnotboiling),dyeandpour3tablespoonssaltforeachdye
mixture.Seechartsfordifferentdyecolorformulasandcombinations(weusedGuavaonthe
dress).Thedyemixtureshouldbesufficienttodyeupto1/2pound(22grams)offabric,
equivalenttoalargemen'sTshirt.
4. Immersefabricintodyemixture.Stircontinuouslyforthefirst15minutes,thenoccasionally
every510minutesforthenext45minutes.Totaltimewillbeonehour.
5. Fillwasherto"largeload"settingwithhottestwatersuitableforfabricandasmallamountof
laundrysoap.Washanddryseparately.Washseparatelythefirstfewtimes.Donotallowdyed
fabrictorestwetonotheritems.
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HomemadeBeadedNecklace
By:SueStoverforJacquardProducts
Don'tspendbigmoneyonjewelrywhenyoucanmakequalityjewelryathome.Thiscraftprovides
instructionsonhowtomakeabeadnecklace.
Materials:
Clearplastictubingfromhardwarestore
Ballchain,leather,fabricorribbontostringthe
beads
JacquardPiataInksvariouscolors
JacquardPearlExStampPads
Rubberstamps
Scissorsortubingcutter
Canofcompressedair
Metalwashers
Instructions:
1. Startwithabouta3"pieceofplastictubing.
2. PlaceaverysmalldropofPiataattheinsideedgeofthetube.Itisimportantnottoputtoo
muchPiatainsideofthetube.
3. Tipthetubedownandrolltheinkaroundtheinsideofthetube.Youcanuseashotofthe
compressedairattheopeningofthetubetohelpspreadtheink.
4. Repeatwithasmanycolorsasyoulike.
5. Whentheinkisdry,youcancutthetubingupintobeadsofwhateverlength.Eitherbeforeor
afteryoucutthebeads,stampontotheoutsideofthebeadwithJacquardPearlExStampPads.
Itmaybeeasiertoinkupthestampandthenrollthebeadontothesurfaceofthestamp.
6. Threadthebeads,alternatingwiththewashers,ontowhatevermaterialyouchoose.Youcan
useribbon,ballchain,leatherorfabric.
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FortheKids
KnitSockMonkey
By:Patons
Monkeyaroundwiththisknitsockanimal!Thisfuntoyisplayfulandcuddlymadewithclassicwool,for
thebeginningknitter.
MATERIALS
PatonsClassicWool(100g/3.5oz)1balleachof:
MC:(77251LightGreyMarl)
A:(00202Aran)
B:(00230BrightRed)
DoublepointedKnittingNeedles:setoffoursize3.75mm(U.S.5)
orsizeneededtoobtaintension.
Stuffing
Smallamountofblackyarnforembroideryofnostrilsandeyes
MEASUREMENT
Approx15ins[38cm]tall.
TENSION
22stsand28rows=4ins[10cm]instockingst.
INSTRUCTIONS
Note:Stufflegsandbodyasyouwork.
Legs:(make2).**WithpairofdoublepointedneedlesandA,caston6sts.
1strnd:Inc1stineachsttoendofrow.Dividestsonto3needles.Joininrnd.Placemarkeronfirstst.
2ndandaltrnds:Knit.
3rdrnd:*K1.Inc1stinnextst.Repfrom*around.18sts.
5thrnd:*K2.Inc1stinnextst.Repfrom*around.24sts.
Knit8rndseven.BreakA.WithMC,knitinrndsfor5ins[12.5cm].**Leavestsonalengthofyarn.
JoinLegs:Begatmarkedstofoneleg,withMC,K24of1stleg.K24from2ndleg.Joininrnd.48sts.
Placemarkeronfirstst.
KnitBodyinrndsfor6ins[15cm].
WithA,knit14rnds.
Shapehead:1strnd:*K6.K2tog.Repfrom*around.42sts.
2ndandaltrnds:Knit.
3rdrnd:*K5.K2tog.Repfrom*around.36sts.
Continsamemanner,dec6stseveryfollowaltrndto12sts.
Breakyarn,leavingalongend.Threadendthroughremsts,drawuptightlyandfastensecurely.
Arms(make2),Tail(make1):Workfrom**to**asgivenforLegs.Castoff.
Ears:(make2).WithpairofdoublepointedneedlesandMC,caston8sts.
1strow:(RS).Knit.
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2ndrow:Inc1stinfirstst.Knittolast2sts.Inc1stinnextst.K1.
Replast2rowstwicemore.14sts.
Knit4rows.
Nextrow:K1.ssk.Knittolast3sts.K2tog.K1.
Nextrow:Knit.
Replast2rowsto8sts.Castoff.
Muzzle:WithpairofdoublepointedneedlesandB,caston8sts.
1strow:K8,thenWithRSfacing,turnworkupsidedown.With2ndneedle,pickupandknit8stsalong
castonedge.
Dividestsasfollows:4stson2ndand3rdneedles,8stsonfirstneedle.Joininrnd.Placemarkeronfirst
st.
1strnd:1stneedle:K1.M1.Knittolastst.M1.K1.2ndneedle:K1.M1.Knittoendofneedle.3rd
needle:Knittolastst.M1.K1.
2ndrnd:Knit.
Replast2rnds3timesmore.32sts.
WithA,replast2rnds3timesmore.44sts.Castoff.
FINISHING
Stuffmuzzlelightlyandsewtofront.Attachearstoeithersideofhead.Stuffarmsandattachtosides.
Stufftailandattachtoback.Withblackyarn,embroidernostrilsandeyes.
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CuteCrochetPals
By: Diane Buyers for Stormy'z Crochet
Thisfreecrochetpatterniseasytomakeandcanbegivenasagift.Ifyoulikeanimalsthanthisisthe
perfectcraftforyou.Thesecrochetpalswillputasmileonanyone'sface.
Materials:
Worstedweightyarnabout3ozCAforhead&
paws
SmallamountofyarnoneshadelighterthanCA(for
bear'sears)
About3ozCByarnforbody
Smallamountwhiteyarnandblackyarn
Polyfill
Yarnneedle
RaggedyBear
HeadandBody
Row1:StartingattopofheadwithCA,ch11,work2scin2ndchfromhook,scinnext8chs,2scinlast
ch,ch1,turn.(12sc)
Row2:Scinnext2sc,work(2scinnextsc,scinnext2sc)twice,2scinnextsc,scinnext3sc,ch1,
turn.(15sc)
Row3:2scinfirstsc,scineachsctolastsc,2scinlastsc,ch1,turn.(17sc)
Rows45:Scineachscacross,ch1,turn.
Row11:Decrease1scovernext2sc,scineachsctolast2sc,decrease1scovernext2sc,ch1,turn.
(17sc)
Row12:Scineachscacross,ch1,turn.
Row13:(Decrease1scovernext2sc)twice,scinnext9sc,(decrease1sc
overnext2sc)twice,ch1,turn.(13sc)
Row14:Scineachscacross,changetoCByarnatlaststepoflastsc,breakoffCAyarn,ch1,turn.
Row15:(Thisrowstartsbodysection)Work2scinfirstsc,scineachsctolastsc,2scinlastsc,ch1,
turn.(15sc)
Row31:Decrease1scovernext2sc,scineachsctolast2sc,decrease1scovernext2sc,ch1,turn.
(15sc)
Row32:Decrease1scovernext2sc,scineachsctolast2sc,decrease1scovernext2sc,fastenoff.
(13sc)
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Sewthe2headandbodysectionstogether,matchingyarncolors,beginbysewingheadsection,then
stuffheadfirmly.Sewbodysectiontogether,stuffbodyfirmlybeforeclosing.
Legs(Make4)
Note:Whenchangingcolorsforstripesonrows826oflegsdonotfastenoffpreviouscolor,instead
droppreviousyarnandbringnextcolorupsideofworktochangecolors.
Row1:StartingatfootwitheitherCAorcolorofchoice(forshoe)ch3,work2scin2ndchfromhook,2
scinnextch,ch1,turn.(4sc)
Row2:2scineachscacross,ch1,turn.(8sc)
Row6:Scinnext2sc,work(decrease1scovernext2sc)twice,scinnext2sc,ch1,turn.(6sc)
Row7:Scineachscacross,changingtoCByarninlaststepoflastsc,breakoffCAyarn,ch1,turn.
Rows810:WithCB,scineachscacross,ch1,turn,changetowhiteyarnattheendofrow10,dropCB
yarn,donotbreakoff.
Rows1112:Withwhiteyarn,scineachscacross,attheendofrow11changetoCByarnonlaststep
oflastsc,dropwhiteyarn.
Rows1326:Continueworkinginpattern,having2rowsCB,then2rowsof
white.Fastenoffbothcolorsattheendofrow26.
Sew2legsectionstogethertoformoneleg,sewfoottogetherusingsameyarncolorasfoot,stufffoot.
SewlegsectionswitheitherCBorwhiteyarn,stufflegbeforeclosing.Sewlegstobottomofbody.
Arms(Make4)
Note:Whenchangingcolorsforstripesonrows619ofarmsdonotfastenoffpreviouscolor,instead
droppreviousyarnandbringnextcolorupsideofworktochangecolors.
Row1:WithCAyarnandstartingatpaw,ch4,scin2ndchfromhookandineachnext2chs,ch1,turn.
(3sc)
Row2:2scineachscacross,ch1,turn.(6sc)
Row5:Scinnext2sc,decrease1scovernext2sc,scinnext2sc,changetoCByarninlaststepoflast
sc,breakoffCAyarn,ch1,turn.(5sc)
Rows619:Workeveninscfor2rowsCBthen2rowsofwhiteasworkedforlegs.Fastenoffatendof
row19.
Sew2armsectionstogethertoformonearm,sewpawtogetherusingCAyarn,stuffpaw.Sewarm
sectionswitheitherCBorwhiteyarn,stuffarmbeforeclosing.Sewarmstosidesofbodypointing
downwardoverrow17.
BackOfEars(Make2)
Row1:WithCAyarnandstartingattopofear*ch5,work2scin2ndchfromhook,2dcineachnext2
chs,2scinlastch,ch1,turn.(8sts)
Row2:2scinfirstsc,2dcineachnext6sts,2scinlastsc,ch1,turn.(16sts)
Row3:Scinnext5sts,2scineachnext6sts,scinnext5sc,fastenoff.(22sc)
FrontOfEars(Make2)
Rows12:UsingyarnoneshadelighterthanCA,workrows1&2ofbackofearsstartingatthe*.
ChangetoCAinlaststepoflaststitchofrow2,breakofflightershade.(16sts)
Row3:Repeatrow3ofbackofear.
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WithCA,sewonefrontandonebackearsectiontogethertoformoneear.Sewearstotopofheadover
sewnseam.
Muzzle
Rnd1:WithCA,ch2,6scin2ndchfromhook.(6sc)
Rnd2:2scineachscaround.(12sc)
Rnd3:(2scineachnext3sc,scinnext3sc)around.(18sc)
Rnd4:Scineachscaround,joinwithaslstinfirstsc,fastenoff.
Stuffmuzzleandsewtocenteroffaceoverrows712.Withalengthofblackyarn,embroidernoseand
mouthontomuzzle.Embroidereyesovermuzzle.
Weaveinalllooseends.
RaggedyCat:Withdesiredcoloryarn,workhead&body,legsandarmsasforbear.
Ears(Make4)
Row1:WithCAyarnandstartingattoppointofear,ch2,3scin2ndchfromhook,ch1,turn.(3sc)
Row2:2scinfirstsc,scinnextsc,2scinnextsc,ch1,turn.(5sc)
Row56:Scineachscacross,ch1,turn.Attheendofrow6,DONOTTURN.
Edging:Work5scupsideofear,work3scintoppointofear,thenwork5scdownnextsideofearto
row6,ch1,slstinfirstscofrow6.Fastenoff.Sew2earsectionstogethertoformoneear.Sewearsto
topofhead,havingthe2scofrow8overthecornerofhead.
Muzzle
Row1:WithCA,andstartingatsideedgeofmuzzle,ch3,2scin2ndchfromhook,2scinnextch,ch1,
turn.(4sc)
Rows56:Decrease1scovernext2sc,scineachsctolast2sc,decrease1scovernext2sc,ch1,turn.
(4,2sc)
Rows78:2scinfirstsc,scineachsctolastsc,2scinlastsc,ch1,turn.(4,6sc)
Row11:Decrease1scovernext2sc,scineachsctolast2sc,decrease1scovernext2sc,ch1,turn.(4
sc)
Row12:(Decrease1scovernext2sc)twice.Fastenoff.
WithalengthofCAyarn,sewmuzzletocenteroffaceoverrows712,stuffmuzzlebeforeclosing.
Withalengthofblackyarnembroidernoseandmouthontomuzzle.Withdesiredcolors,embroider
eyesovermuzzle.
Tail(Make2)
Row1:WithCAyarnandstartingattipoftail,ch2,work3scin2ndchfromhook,ch1,turn.(3sc)
Row2:2scinfirstsc,scinnextsc,2scinlastsc,ch1,turn.(5sc)
Rows328:Scineachscacross,ch1,turn.Attheendofrow28,donotch1,fastenoff.
Sewthe2tailsectionstogether,stuffingassewingprogresses.Sewtailtobackofbodyoverrow30.
Weaveinalllooseends.
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GirlsTieredSkirt
By:KellySaveryforMiniMeClothing
Thisisamusthaveforeverylittlegirl.Thisfreeeasysewingpatternusesbeautifulfabricsandbasic
techniquestocreateafantastictieredskirtthatyourlittlegirlwilllove.
Materials:
Fabric:theleastyouwouldneedisyard.Morefor
longerskirt.
Scissors
Elastic
Serger
SewingmachineandThread
Cuttingmatandrotarycutter
Ruler
Instructions:
1. Choose24differentkindsofcoordinatingfabric.Cuttheminstripsfromselvagetoselvageof
variouswidths,dependinghowlongIwanttheskirttobe,usuallyforlittlesizeslike34Iuse3
stripsabout4wide.
2. Taketwoofthestripsandlaythemgoodsidetogoodsideandpinthemdownthemiddle.
Surgethemtogetherandrepeatthisprocesswiththeotherstripsuntiltheyareallsewntoeach
other.
3. Betweensteps,ironfabricstripsasyousewthemtogether.
4. Taketheselvageendsgoodtogoodandsewthemtogether.Bynowitisstartingtoresemblea
skirt.Trimbothendswitharotarycuttertobesuretheyareeven.
5. Afterdecidingwhichfabricyouwanttobethetopoftheskirt,foldoverandironabout1twice
sonorawedgesareshowinganddothesamewiththebottom.Sew(withatraditional
machine,donotsurge)aroundthetopleavinganopeningfortheelastic,anddothesameto
thebottomwithnoopening.
6. Choosethewidthofyourelastic,Iliketouse,thelengthwillbedeterminedbythesizeof
skirtyouwanttomake,forinstanceforsize34Iuse18andthenincreaseaforeachsize
abovethat,nowputitthroughthetopandsewtheendsoftheelastictogetherandclosethe
openinginthewaistband.Turnrightsideoutandyourskirtisdone!
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DIYRoadPlayMats
By:DecoArt
Useacrylicpaintsandflatcanvassheetstocreateroadplaymatsforcarsandtrucks.Thesesheetsalso
workasdecorforkidswithaloveofallthingswithwheels.
Materials:
DecoArtProductsRequired
AmericanaAcrylics
Am
DAO36TrueBlue
DAO55KellyGreen
DAO67Lamp(Ebony)Black
Supplies
ericanaWriters
DAW01White
AmericanaSpraySealers
DAS12AmericanaGlossSpray
Foamplate
Smallplaycars
Pencil
11/2"to13/4"widefoambrush
Flatbristlebrush
Two14x18flatcanvases
Instructions:
UsefoambrushandKellyGreentopaintonecanvas;letdry.
UsefoambrushandTrueBluetopaintremainingcanvasandletdry.
Placecanvasessidebyside.Refertophotoandusepenciltodrawoutlinesofroadsoncanvas.
Usingpencillineasguideline,usefoambrushandLampBlacktopaintroads,usingsmallerbrushforany
touchups.Letdry.
UsingWhiteAmericanaAcrylicWriter,paintrandomdashedlinesalongcenterofroads;letdry.
SpraycanvaseswithAmericanaGlossSpraySealerandletdry.
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SmallGiftsforExchanges/SecretSanta/HostessGifts
SnowmanPaintCanGiftBox
By:DecoArt
RecycleanoldpaintcanintoafunChristmasgiftboxpaintedwithawinterwonderland.Makea
snowmanandsnowflakesfromscrapbookpaper.
Materials:
DecoArtProductsRequired
Crafter'sAcrylic
DCA39ForestGreen
DCA47Black
DCA98PartyPink
DCA102TropicalBlue
DCA103CitrusGreen
PaletteKnife
DT02PaletteKnife
PaperPerfect
PP03BlueDream
PP04SeaMist
PP05CashmerePink
PP07White
PaperPerfectAccents
PPF01Celestial
Supplies
Snowflakepunch
Scrapbookpaper,stripedandpolkadot
LimeGreenchenillestems(2)
Ribbon(cutin5"pieces):7/8"KiwiDot;
5/8"MultiStripePastel;3/8"Dippy
DotsTurquoise
Watercontainer
Paletteorplasticplate
Papertowels
Cellulosesponge
Plasticpageprotectors
Ruler
Scissors
Lowtemphotgluegunandgluesticks
Pencilwithcleaneraser
GallonPaintCan
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Instructions:
PREPARATION:
MakeoneeachofSeaMist,CashmerePink,andWhitePaperPerfectsheets.(Followlabelinstructions
forspreadingPaperPerfectontosheetprotectors.)
Whilewet,sprinkleapproximatelythreefourthsoftheWhitesheetwithCelestialWhiteGlitter.Once
dry,removefromsheetprotectorsanduseasdirected.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. UsepaletteknifetoapplyBlueDreamPaperPerfectontotopthreefourthsofpaintcanforming
wavyborderatbottomedge.ApplyWhiteonremainingquarterofcan,meetingtheblueedge.
PressspongeontosurfacetoremoveexcessmoisturefromPaperPerfectandcompressfibers.
Letdry.
2. UsescissorstocutasnowmanshapefromwhiteglitterPaperPerfectsheet.Placewood
snowflakeontowhiteglitterpaperandtraceshapewithpencil.Usescissorstocutout
snowflakeandtwotriangletreeshapesfromSeaMistsheet.
3. UsesnowflakepunchtocutoutsmallsnowflakesfromeachPaperPerfectsheet.
4. Usepaintcanlidandpenciltotransfercircleontopolkadotscrapbookpaper.Cutoutcircleand
adheretolid.
5. Cut"shirt"fromstripedscrapbookpaperandnosefromorangestripeofstripedscrapbook
paper.
6. UsepencilerasertodotPartyPink,TropicalBlue,andCitrusGreenontotrees.Letdry.
7. DippenciltipinBlacktodoteyesonsnowman.
8. Assembly:Twistchenillestemsforarmsandadheretosnowmanback.Adhereshirtandnoseto
snowman,thentrees,snowman,andsmallflakestocan.Adherelargepapersnowflakeonto
woodshape.Threadbeadsoncordingandadheretolargesnowflake.Tiealternatingcolorsof
ribbonpiecesontocanhandle.Tiewoodsnowflakeontohandleanduseasagifttag.
FRAMES:
1. TintgreenPaperPerfectwithForestGreenacrylicandpinkPaperPerfectwithPartyPinkacrylic
asdesired.
2. Usepaletteknifetoapplygreenmixontreeframeandpinkmixonstarframe.Whilewet,
sprinklewithglitterorwhendry,dotwithpaint.
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AMagneticGiftSet
By:JanaEwyforAMACO
TheinlaytechniqueisaperfectwaytouseyourFriendlyPlasticscrapsleftoverfromotherprojects.And
whataperfectgift,butasetofmagnetsinaheartshapedtin.Youcanusethesetohangthisonthe
fridgeormaybeevenalocker.
Materials:
FriendlyPlastic7stick:motherofpearl/white
Friendlyplasticscraps(piecesleftoverfromotherprojects)
Craftknife
Needletool
Heartshapedcutterand3/4circle
cutter:orcuttershapeofyour
choice
Smalldishofcoldwaterwithafew
dropsofoliveoil
Griddlesetat200300degrees
Nonstickbakingsheetthatfitsflat
ongriddlesurface
Sealer:IusedEnvirotexLite,but
anyhighglossacrylicsealerwill
work.
Disposablemixingcontainerand
stirstick
Straw
Nonstickcookiesheet
Brassflower
Brassteardropshapedbookmark
Pinkrhinestone
Heartshapedtin:checkthebridlesectionofyourlocalcraftstore.
Magnets:3/4round
E6oooglue
Instructions:
1. Preheatthegriddle.Placethebakingsheetontothegriddle.Placethewhiteplasticstickonto
thebakingsheetandallowittosoften.
2. GathertogethersomeofyourfavoriteFriendlyPlasticscraps.Positionandbegintoplacethe
scrapdownthecenterofthewhiteplastic.Allowthescrapstosoftenandinlayintothewhite
plastic.Thelongertheyareleftontheheat,thedeepertheinlay.
3. Removethepanfromthegriddle.Whiletheplasticisstillwarm,cutsixcirclesandoneHeartby
pressingthecutterintothesoftenedplastic.Dipthecutterbackintothecoldwateraftereach
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cut.Thiswillhelpkeepitfromstickingtotheplastic.Allowtheplastictocool.Usetheneedle
tooltopressundertheedgesofthecooledplasticandremoveitfromthepan.Popoutthecut
shapes.Ifneededusethecraftknifetocutaroundeachone.
4. Applytheenvirotexsealerfollowingthemanufacturesinstructions.
Note:Iliketoplacemypiecesonanonstickcookiesheet.Thiswayifthereisanyrunoff,itwill
beeasytoremovelater.OnceIhavetheenvirotexmixed,Iliketopouritintoasmallsqueeze
bottle.Theapplicationwillbemorepreciseandmucheasier.Blowsoftly,throughthestrawto
popanybubblesthatremain.Allowtheresintodryatleast12hours.Iftherehasbeenanyrun
off.Removethepiecefromthepanbypressingtheneedletoolunderitandlifting.Youcancut
theexcessoffwithascissor.Envirotexcurescompletelyin24hours.
5. Gluetheheartontothecenterofthelid.Gluetherhinestoneintothecenterofthebrassflower.
Positionandadheretheflowerontotheheart.Allowthegluetodry.
6. Glueaplasticcircleontoeachofthemagnets.Allowthegluetodry.Placethemagnetsintothe
tin.
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HolidaySoaporOrnaments
By:CandleWic
Createholidayornamentswithbeeswaxorfestivesoaponarope.Choosefromthreedifferentmoldsor
createwithallthree.Thesemakesgreatholidaygifts.
Materials:
Molds:M172,M173M174
M175Beeswax(whiteoryellow)orMelt&PourSoapBase
SkinSafeFragranceorAllNaturalEssentialOil
SquareBraidedWick
Instructions:
1. Heatbeeswaxorsoapbasetodesiredtemperature.Agoodstartingpointforthebeeswaxis
around150F,butyoucanadjusttemperaturefordesiredresults.
2. Cuta6or8inchpieceofwick.Laybothendsofthewickonthesideofthemoldnearthetopof
thefigure.Loopthewicksoitdoesnotinterferewithanyoftheotherornaments.Somepeople
preferalittlegapbetweentheends,whileothersprefertohavethemclosetogetherthe
choiceisyours.
3. Justbeforepouring,addfragranceoressentialoiltothemeltedwax/soap.Werecommend
usingskinsafefragrancesforeitherproject.Thiswillensurethemoldissafeforsoapuseafter
pouringwaxpreviously,althoughwerecommendavoidingalternatingbetweensoapand
candleswiththesamemold.
4. Thisisthefunpart!Givethatspecialsomebodyagiftthatwillsurelywarmtheirheart.Although
asafeproject,someingredientscanstainordamagecertainsurfacesorfurniture.Besureto
labeltheitemproperly.Alsoletrecipientsknowitshouldnotbeignitedwhilehangingonthe
tree!
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EtchedFloralCoasters
By:Etchworld
Theseetchedglasscoasterswilladdelegancetoyournextgathering.Thesepersonalizedetchedglass
coasterscanbemadetomatchanystyleofdecor.
Materials:
#603910GlassCoaster
#200439RubNEtchflorals
#150150ArmourEtch3oz
#310450Contactvinylforcustomcutting
#211600BlankOverNOverstencilmaterial
Preparation:
1. Cleanglassanddrythoroughly.
2. Peelstencilfromcarriersheetandpositionoverglass.(Ifstencildoesnotlifteasilyfromcarrier
sheet,placestencilunderwarmrunningtapwater.Drythoroughly,thencontinue)
3. Pressstencildownandsmoothfirmlytotheglass.
4. Covertheentireareaaroundthestencilwithwidemaskingtape,overlappingtheedgesofthe
stencilsotherearenospacesorgaps.Allremainingexposedglassshouldbecoveredand
protected.
ArmourEtchApplication:
1. FollowsafetyandusageinstructionsonthebottleofArmourEtchCream
2. Withasoftbristlebrush,applyathicklayerofArmourEtchoverentirestencildesignsoyou
cannotseeyourdesignthroughtheetchcream.
3. LeaveArmourEtchonstencilfor1minute,thenwashoffunderrunningwateruntilallvisible
signsoftheetchcreamaregone.4.Removeallofthemaskingtapefromtheglassandthen
removestencil.Rinseglassunderrunningwatertoremoveanyremainingresidue.Cleanwith
glasscleaner.Theetchedimagewillappearwhenglassisdrythoroughly.
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SandEtchApplication:
1. FollowSafetyinstructionsandusageinstructionsthatcamewithyourSandEtchblaster.
2. YouwillneedaconfinedspacetoworklikeacorrugatedboxorInflateABooth.
3. HoldbothSandEtchblastingunitandglassobjectinanUPRIGHTposition,perpendiculartoeach
otherwithnozzle1/2to1fromsurfaceofthestencil.4.Blastusingsmallcircularorbackand
forthsweepingmotionoverthestencilmakingsuretheentiredesignisetchedevenly.
4. Lightlydustoffexcessgritwithasoftbristlebrush.andwashoffremaininggritresiduefrom
glassunderrunningwater.Donotwipegritfromglasswithspongeortowelasthiscouldscratch
theglass.
5. Removestencil.
6. Cleanwithglasscleaner.
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GiftsforBrother
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EmbellishedHoops,pg.44
GiftsforHusband
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TShirtScarf,pg.33
GiftsforFriend
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BathMitts,pg.8
WineCoasters,pg.37
GiftsforSmallGiftExchange
o
MagneticGiftSet,pg.60
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For Dad ........................................................................................................................................ 13

For Brother .................................................................................................................................. 29

For Boyfriend or Husband ......................................................................................................... 36

For Girlfriend or Wife ................................................................................................................ 44

For the Kids ................................................................................................................................. 51

Small Gifts for Exchanges/Secret Santa/Hostess Gifts ............................................................ 58

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