Beaded Spider
Click here for complete instruction to make this spider.
10.30.2006
10.26.2006
Animated Knots
All knots are hard to visualize the first time. This free website is the best knot teacher yet. It beats any of the beginner books, and all the other knot websites. The key here is the stepped animations synchronized with instructions, which you can run at any speed. Replay them till you get them right. Animated Knots is the next best thing to having old Pete next to ya. Once you get the basic ones down, try some of the harder ones. There are 75 cool knots animated in total.
Animated Knots
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Animated Knots
Get Nailed
Wow! I just love the thought of serving some rich coffee or hot chocolate on a cold day to some friends with a big chocolate nail on the plate. Click here for a PDF on how to make a mold.
10.25.2006
Hello My Name Is Crap
I spotted these on a Japanese site and I think they intend for them to be used as a tote for your dog perhaps while he is at the puppy daycare or maybe the groomer or vet. I just love the way they look on that shelf and think they would just be a simple way to organize some of your crap. Each on could say something different like "Hello my name is buttons" or "Hello my name is ribbons" or even stuff in your kitchen or kids room or bathroom! The possibilities are endless!
Planet Bag
Check out this cool little bag. I bet it could easily be duplicated by sewing circles together.
10.24.2006
Pigeon Seats
Check out these pigion stools. Ha! Pigion Stools! I crack myself up....I would love to have a flock of them hoovering around my diningroom table.
Tonfisk Stackable Latte Cup
I found these copper mugs at a rumage sale for like 10 cents for 8 of them. I didn't really like them but i thought it might be campy to use them at least once during an outdoor party. I even thought about removing the sleeve and planting seedlings in them but now afteer seeing these wonderful ceramic teacups with bracelets of laminated bent wood- thats what I'm going to do with them!
10.20.2006
It's Pumpkin Carving Season
Here are a couple of awesome ways to carve a pumpkin.
Lace Pattern Pumpkins
Black Cat O'Lanterns
10.19.2006
Gloverly
Thanksgiving is coming! And you know what that means? DISHES! Blarg. Protect your hand by adding some extra material to your old cleaning gloves and feel like a million bucks! Some yummy smelling dish soap
Market Bags
These look like they would be the perfect market bags. I wonder if there is a pattern for square bags anywhere in english....
via-smallhand
10.18.2006
Dawbis for you
I can't remember where I spotted the work of Dawbis For the first time but I just adore the use of polaroids and paper art.
Dawbis Photos
wine tiger
This is kind of rediculous but it could make good use of your broken wine glasses and some junky toys and it could be a hit at a party. Or you could just look like a cheap jackass. It's your choice...
10.17.2006
Homemade Wings
Here are some instructions on how to make these adorable fairy wings. They might come in handy for a halloween costume.
diy
T-Fresh
This is an interesting idea.... I think they intended it to be "art" but I'm interested in freshing my bathroom in smells other than bleach or lemons (blarg) but tea might leave some pretty nasty stains. Does Chia tea eve come in a clear version?
10.12.2006
Happening Curtains
Create this curtain by using your circle cutter that you bought for these napkin rings and use these clips and save over $1000.00!
Hallway Rug
This is a great way to add a rug to a long hallway by using carpet remnants or samples taped together with carpet tape.
10.11.2006
The Good Wife's Guide
My sister sent this to me and I just had to post it because because I often dream about how cool it must be to be a stay at home mom. I think I would rather work.
The Good Wife's Guide
From Housekeeping Monthly, 13 May, 1955.
* Have dinner ready. Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal ready on time for his return. This is a way of letting him know that you have be thinking about him and are concerned about his needs. Most men are hungry when they get home and the prospect of a good meal is part of the warm welcome needed.
* Prepare yourself. Take 15 minutes to rest so you'll be refreshed when he arrives. Touch up your make-up, put a ribbon in your hair and be fresh-looking. He has just been with a lot of work-weary people.
* Be a little gay and a little more interesting for him. His boring day may need a lift and one of your duties is to provide it.
* Clear away the clutter. Make one last trip through the main part of the house just before your husband arrives. Run a dustcloth over the tables.
* During the cooler months of the year you should prepare and light a fire for him to unwind by. Your husband will feel he has reached a haven of rest and order, and it will give you a lift too. After all, catering to his comfort will provide you with immense personal satisfaction.
* Minimize all noise. At the time of his arrival, eliminate all noise of the washer, dryer or vacuum. Encourage the children to be quiet.
* Be happy to see him.
* Greet him with a warm smile and show sincerity in your desire to please him.
* Listen to him. You may have a dozen important things to tell him, but the moment of his arrival is not the time. Let him talk first - remember, his topics of conversation are more important than yours.
* Don't greet him with complaints and problems.
* Don't complain if he's late for dinner or even if he stays out all night. Count this as minor compared to what he might have gone through at work.
* Make him comfortable. Have him lean back in a comfortable chair or lie him down in the bedroom. Have a cool or warm drink ready for him.
* Arrange his pillow and offer to take off his shoes. Speak in a low, soothing and pleasant voice.
* Don't ask him questions about his actions or question his judgment or integrity. Remember, he is the master of the house and as such will always exercise his will with fairness and truthfulness. You have no right to question him.
* A good wife always knows her place.
Button Pinwheel Bows
These button pinwheel flowers would make beautiful christmas decorations or bows for gifts.
for safty.10.10.2006
Bird Brains
Spotted these cute note cards at Craftser. I just love their huge eyeballs! I think they would be so sweet as wall hangings in a kids room.
edgy lights
I love these lights and i think they could easily be duplicated with edgebanding or veneer strips and a standard hanging light kit.
Grass Orb
I love this grass orb. Wouldn't this be great hanging somewhere in your garden? Maybe one large one over your table with some LED lights in it....
10.09.2006
RRRRRRoar
I found this idea a long time ago and thought it would be great for kids jeans when they blow the knee out. I just found this t-shirt and thought the 2 should be together.
10.06.2006
Caboche Pendant Light
This Caboche Pendant Lamp is very nice but at $1,493.00 I think I can definatly recreate it for a lot less by using a clear punch bowl, some flat glass marbles, some clear adhesive and a hanging light kit
Chocolate Truffles
Chocolate Truffles can be so easy to make and make a wonderfull gift.
Godiva Chocolate Truffles:
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, cut into pieces
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
6 bars (1.5 ounces each) Godiva Dark Chocolate, finely chopped
3 tablespoons cognac or other flavored liqueur
Coating:
Confectioners' sugar
Unsweetened cocoa powder
Chopped walnuts
Make the truffles:
1. Heat heavy cream, butter and sugar in medium saucepan over medium heat to a gentle boil. Remove from heat. Add chopped chocolate and let stand 30 seconds. Whisk until smooth. Stir in cognac.
2. Place saucepan in bowl of ice water. Beat chocolate mixture until it thickens, holds its shape and is firm enough to pipe, using hand-held electric mixer at medium speed.
3. Transfer ganache to pastry bag fitted with 1/2-inch plain tip (such as Ateco #6). Pipe 1-inch mounds onto baking sheet. Freeze truffles for 15 minutes or until just firm enough to shape.
4. With hands dusted with confectioners' sugar, gently roll ganache into 1-inch balls. Refrigerate about 10 minutes or just until firm.
Coat the truffles:
Roll one-third of the truffles in confectioners' sugar. Roll another third in cocoa powder. Then roll remaining truffles in chopped walnuts. Store truffles in airtight container in refrigerator up to 5 days.
To serve: Remove truffles from refrigerator 30 minutes before serving. Place each truffle in a decorative petit four paper cup and arrange on serving plate
Revolation Chocolate Temperer
This wall hook looks like an angel
"Folds into a wall mounted hanger. One simple fold and "Hangin" becomes a durable, functional and original mounted hanger. Made from durable polypropelene."
Now where did I see that polypropelene store?
art gallery 18
My Secret Garden
"A carpet made out of discarded woolen blankets combining traditional needlework and floral patterns."
Meesters- Vandepark
Cat Paws Rug
This rug just makes me giggle. Its hand clipped to look like there might be an invisable cat walking across it. This seems like something I could do myself. My scissor sharpening guy told me that carpet guys use horse clippers to trim the edges of carpet. I wonder if dog clippers will work?
lionwitchwardrobe
10.05.2006
Waterproof Book Covers
These would be great for back to school books.Use oilcloth or vinyl to repel water or any other spills. Place fabric, wrong side up, on work surface; lay opened book on top. Mark around book; add 1/2 inch beyond top and bottom and 3 inches on each side. Cut out. Turn under and stitch 1/4-inch hem along top and bottom edges. Center opened book horizontally, and mark fold lines for left and right flaps 1/4 inch beyond book covers. Fold flaps over, and sew in place along top and bottom edges in line with hems.
Make your own sofa
I've often considered making my own sofa since the styles that appeal to me tend to be so simple in design. Weighing in the cost of the foam and fabric, I'm not sure if I would come out ahead.
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