Sunday, February 27, 2011

PomPoms

MAKE THE PERFECT
POM POM


(Basic Finger Directions)


Forget about expensive store bought pom poms. Make your own. Here's how:
Start with some nice orlon acrylic yarn like Red Heart Super Saver Yarn
Wrap the yarn around your 2nd and 3rd fingers about fifty times.
Slide yarn off your fingers and tie it tightly in the middle with a small piece of yarn.
Take sharp scissors and trim off the edges, cutting all the loops.
When you're done you should have a pom pom about 3/4" to 1" in diameter. For larger pom poms use more wraps and three fingers. Experiment to find your perfect formula. Use the pom poms to create all kinds of animals, ornaments and other craft items.
 
Can also use a cardboard piece or a round wood disk.
Projects  tutorials found HERE  Lots of Pom Pom animals to make.

Thursday, February 24, 2011

The Lady bug

Needed
Half brick paver
Half a 6 sided paver
Red, black & white acrylic paint
 Black chenille stems or twisted wires
E6000 glue
Acrylic spray sealer

Paint body of paver red. Let dry.
Paint "head" black & let dry.
Paint face white & let dry
Repeat painting.
Paint black spots on body. Highlight with white when dry.
Spray with acrylic sealer....2-3 coats.
Paint on eyes on eyes in black
Paint on checks with red and white mixed paint to make pink
Paint lips in red
When dry spray on sealer.
Glue on  antenna

The Bee
Thanks so much to Donna over at the chat board

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Cupid Poop Poem

Cupid Poop


Put some of those cinnamon red hot heart shaped candies in a zip lock bag and give with this poem attached:
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I couldn't send you fs, and candy wouldn't do.
And mushy cards just didn't say the things I want them to.
So I got you something special, and here's the inside scoop.
I found you something very rare - It's genuine Cupid poop!

Rock Painting for the Kids


It’s a blast from the past with '70s-style rock art that combines color, shape and texture. Cathie Filian and Steve Piacenza are full of crafty ideas guaranteed to rock your world! Planet Earth is the inspiration for amazing pebble paintings, stepping stones receive a personal touch, and paperweights and lucky bamboo bring a Zen presence to any desk.

Materials and Tools:
1/4" thick plywood (cut to desired size)
3/4" thick molding (enough to go around the plywood)
saw
miter box
wood putty
putty knife
wood embroidery hoops (different sizes to fit the design)
small aquarium pebbles (different colors)
natural pebbles
E6000 glue
large amount of Mod-Podge or other découpage medium
craft paint
paintbrushes
finishing nails and hammer
picture hanger

Steps:
1. Using a saw and miter box, cut mitered edges into the molding to create a frame for the plywood. Attach the molding to the outside edges of the plywood with finishing nails.

2. Fill any gaps between the plywood and the frame with wood putty. Next, apply a small amount of putty around the perimeter of the plywood where it meets the molding frame and let dry.

3. Paint the frame and plywood interior a color that will match the rocks. Based on the design pattern, paint each of the inside hoops with craft paint and let dry.

4. Place the hoops on the plywood according to the pattern and glue in place. If desired, cut the hoops apart, remove a section and place the hoops in an interlocking pattern with another hoop.

5. Fill the hoops with colored aquarium rocks. Fill the remainder of the plywood base with natural pebbles.

6. Pour découpage medium over the surface of the artwork. Brush the medium evenly over the frame to create a uniform sheen.

7. Let the découpage medium dry flat for 2 weeks. Attach a picture hanger to the back to hang or use flat as table decor. If hanging on the wall, use an anchor to support the weight.

Check out all the great projects
From DIY http://www.diynetwork.com/decorating/a-blast-of-rock-art/index.html