XMAS Craft Links

I like reading craft blogs to get cool ideas and see neat crafts. So here’s some cool projects I’d like to try soon and I thought I would share the links…

When I was a kid I LOVED shadowboxes! I sort of forgot about them till seeing this link and then of course I smiled and remembered how much I used to play with them as a kid. And now I have to make one: http://www.allfreecrafts.com/christmas/shadow-box.shtml

I think this is a good idea and can be adapted. A Christmas tree would work just as well as a snowman and it could be a wall hanging or an ornament. http://www.allfreecrafts.com/christmas/craft-foam-snowman.shtml

 

Handmade Dora Banner

This is a handmade Dora The Explorer banner. It can be hung up in a bedroom or playroom. It would also look good for birthday parties. The ribbon and strings of beads were hand sewn on. The white top part is open so a rod can slide through to hang the banner. Otherwise it can be hung up with thumb tacs.

 

 

 

 

 

These banners are really fun to make because the possibilities are endless. They could spell anything and be decorated with anything.

http://www.artfire.com/users/RosieRoyalty

A Few New Things…

I am doing a Swap on Swap-Bot.com for a cussword banner. Sounds fun, doesnt it??

Banner pieces

First I had to cut out a piece for each letter. I made mine double sided. Makes them more sturdy and also the banner looks finished and nice.

Then I cut out the letters and strips for a ruffled edge.

 

I still need to make a long strip to run across the top connecting the whole thing. This has been a fun project. Maybe because I get to use a cussword or maybe cause I’ve never made a banner before. But I’d definitely like to make some more of these. I see a lot of possibilities….like baby ones, or pretty fabric ones that dont say anything, or perhaps a cute one that says Princess……

 

I also made some new magnets. These are collages on cardboard. Then the cardboard is attached to the magnet.

 

 

 

http://www.artfire.com/users/RosieRoyalty

Red Ribbon Bookmark

I made this lovely bookmark with cardboad, cardstock, and ribbon. I enhanced it with some glitter accents on the flowers.

 

Handmade Magnets

 

 

I made a few easy to make magnets. First  I made paper collages on cardboard. I sewed around the edges and sewed around the different pieces of paper. Then I attached the cardboard to some magnets I purchased  from JoAnns. My camera is not the best so here’s a mix of some indoor and outdoor photos. Enjoy.

 

I used everything from lace, paper scraps, buttons, stickers, and thread to decorate these. Sewing over the paper adds a fun touch.

One of those days….

Today is a pajama day. Today I will not stress the small stuff. Today I will listen to music all day. Thank you You Tube! Providing me with videos when MTV and VH1 are playing reality crap.

Brandi Carlile doing Creep because this song rocks and I love her… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNLkeYTfx_k

Rachael Yamagata signing Worn Me Down cause havent we all been worn down…http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8V6Y3YjBAI

Duffy covering Cry To Me, she does a good job… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bO09k6mwhBQ

The Killers, always a good choice of music… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVCkSMwaGGc

Lumidee covering She’s Like The Wind… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vYFBH9m5pc

Kickin it old school with Mos Def, I’m always playin this on IPOD… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KxKS7t70cUA

Morningwood. Good name for a band and “Check this, you’ll never get to me!”…  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLTHobmC_Cc

I know this guy. Cowboy Casanova. .. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLTHobmC_Cc

And then leaving you with something funny…  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Df_O-EBjVrk

Handmade Bag

 

 

Matching Pillow

 

I made this blanket a couple months ago. I finally got around to the matching throw pillow

Handmade Dora Pillows

 

 

 

I made these two matching pillows to list on ArtFire.com

They have a pretty white lace border and measure 16×16

Handmade Dora Purse

This is a cute purse for a little girl. It is lined with the Dora fabric. The handle is crocheted.