DIY and handmade craft ideas

The submission deadline has passed for the second annual Junk to Funk fashion show in Portland, but you can still observe the recycled fashion action by attending the event. It’s set for Saturday, Nov. 17, at the Wonder Ballroom. All ticket sales will benefit Orlo, a nonprofit organization using the creative arts to explore environmental issues.

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~Indie Beauty Network~

by Bath and Body Editor

If you’re looking to join a handmade toiletries guild, organization or any other group that would help you with your business as well as supplying LIABILITY INSURANCE then you need to pay a visit to the Indie Beauty Network.Â Â Â I couldn’t recommend a better group out there that helps the indie bath, body and related products maker more than …

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Knitted Christmas Tree Beanie

Do you love sitting under the christmas tree on christmas morning? Then this Christmas tree beanie pattern is just for you, Capture the moment by sitting under the tree as it sit’s on your head.

Great Project for office friends to have a giggle at you or with you depending on your office environment.

This project is featured on Craftbits.com …

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Tea Cosy’s For Grandma’s

I will forgive you for thinking tea cosy’s are for grandma’s but if you do think that then your just not kitsch enough and probably don’t have retro friends who appreciate a good regurgitation of an old craft.

These tea cozy’s are so adorable and fun to make that you will be inviting friends around for a cuppa just to …

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Garden Hose Vase

If you find yourself “fixing” your leaky garden hose with duct tape, then maybe it’s time to consider making it into something pretty. I learned about this industrial chic multi-pronged bud vase by Dan Pearlman (of Objects of Desire) from the Recycled Crafts Yahoo group. Just bend several pieces of hose as shown and attach them with hose clamps. Just …

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Knitting Gloves by Nanette Blanchard

Nanette Blanchard has self published a knitting glove booklet which is available for $6.88 via Download.

Nannette sent me her booklet for a personal review, and I must say it was my pleasure, gloves are something I love to hate doing and this booklet gave me a little more confidence for the next project.

It is a 36-page self-published booklet …

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The Prairie Schooler

Hurry over to this site. And look at all the phenomenal stitchery there. Be sure to get the free pattern for browsers!…

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~Little Flowers~

by Bath and Body Editor

I was turned on to Little Flowers by a friend of mine who herself makes amazing bath, body and perfumery products.

Imagine my shock when she told me that she, the Queen of All Things Scented “hoards” the Goat’s Milk & Seaweed Mask from Little Flowers!

After hearing that I had to take a look at Little Flowers Etsy site. …

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Pine Mountain Designs

With all the beautiful designs, this site will command a huge chunk of your time, but it is SOOOOOOOOOO worth it! It’s very well constructed and easy to follow. You can download a form to order through the mail. There is a great shop directory and so much more! Enjoy…

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Leg Warmers — for Your Arms

I’m in love with these handcrafted arm warmers, “Armies,” by Gaye Abandon. Made from recycled sweaters, the entire line of Armies gives wearers the mobility they need in their hands without the more-often-than-not ragged look found in fingerless gloves. Plus, they’re just so darn cute.

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Stitch n Bitch Audio Book

Stitch â€˜n Bitch: The Knitterâ€™s Handbook by Debbie Stoller, read by the author.

Debbie Stoller comes from a long line of Dutch knitters including her grandmother who is mentioned during the book. What’s an Audio knitting book you ask ? well find out for yourself andÂ have a listen of some samples of the book here.
Debbie is the co-founder, …

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Knitscene Fall 2007

The fall issue of knitscene is out and along with the usual pages filled with knitting stuff they have this funky stag tote pattern available free online.

Stag Tote Pattern

Materials
Size: 12″ wide and 13″ high, not including strap
Yarn: Berroco Ultra Alpaca Light (50% alpaca, 50% wool; 144 yd [132 m]/50 g): #4204 dark chocolate (MC), 2 skeins; …

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MacGyver Runners-Up

I hope ReadyMade magazine continues to show the MacGyver contest runners-up on its website, because there are lots of great ideas that unfortunately didn’t quite make the cut to be used in publication. For example, runner-up Brie Neel of Sophia, West Virgina, fashioned this creative, colorful lanyard for her glasses in the previous issue’s dead pen competition. Next up in …

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Mafia Made Craft Show This Sunday!

by Indie Crafts Editor

SF Craft Mafiaâ€™s Annual Fall Shopping Extravaganza
Mark your calendars and get your Holiday shopping started EARLY
What: Mafia Made – over 40 artists and designers of amazing goods along with mini workshops and demos by Craft Gym, The Institute of Mosaic Arts and Arte Alterado! There will be goodiebags to the first 100 shoppers, raffles to benefit the …

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Mash-Up Contest

The Instructables / ReadyMade magazine Mash-Up Contest is a recycled artist’s dream. The idea is to take two unseemingly related objects and “mash” them into one “I never thought of doing that!” end result. The Instructables site even lists a few ideas to get you thinking, including such archived projects as Remote Control Drawer Pulls, Ballpoint Cutlery, Reel-to-reel Coffee Table, …

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Homespun Elegance

With all the really great designs out there by Homespun Elegance, I probably don’t even need to mention them! But as they are one of my personal favorites, let me!!!! The site is a dazzling array of eye candy and info. There are tons of new designs listed and beautiful pictures of the shoppe, and …well just to much …

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Knit Aid

Knit Aid is the new book vickie howell. I have not seen the book so please note this is not a book review more of a book notification.

It is (according to the press release) full of how-to scoop: everything from casting-on to short rows (with a few “practice” projects thrown in between.) Its compact design, tear-out needle gauge …

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Twisted Threads

For a wonderful selection of cross stitch gifts check out Twisted Threads on Etsy.com. Beautiful work, wonderfully presented!…

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JBW Designs

For those of you who love the elegant simplicity of JBW Designs you really should check out the website! While you can not purchase the patterns or kits online, she gives you an alphabetical listing of shops,as well as a month by month listing of trunk shows. Best of all you get a comprehensive listing of designs!!!

PS: Happy Birthday …

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Knitted Golf Club Covers

Even dad will enjoy receiving a knitted item this Christmas if you just knit something to do with golf and these golf club covers are an ideal project. Obviously you need to think about getting started as christmas is getting closer and closer but these are sure to be a big hit.

For the free knitting pattern visit our sister …

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Vinyl Record Rings

Laura Beamer‘s bottle cap jewelry featured in yesterday’s post, Bottle Cap Beauties, briefly mentioned her stunning vinyl record work, but I think they deserve a post of their very own. Shown are her popular and stunning vinyl rings, priced at $56.

Laura says she gives “replay” to 45 rpm records by creating jewelry that is both fun and …

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Knit For Kids

Knit For kidsÂ Is a charity knitting sweaters for children all over the world.

If you would like to be a part of Guideposts Knit for Kids, simply download one of the following sweater patterns:

Basic Knitting Pattern
Crocheting Pattern
Advanced Aran Knitting Pattern
10th Anniversary Sweater Pattern

The mailing instructions are included on the pattern.

If you …

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Geometry, A New Way To Crochet

by Crochet Editor

Have you seen this excellent book?

Geometrics, A New Way To Crochet by Ruthie Marks.

The concepts in this book are mathematical and are not new – but are presented in a way that even an innumerate mathphobe like me can understand, appreciate, and USE!

Since the popular book, The DaVinci Code, presented the term ‘golden ratio’ for the first …

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Bottle Cap Beauties