Day 160-stripey upcycle

Today at work there was a kids jumper sample that was about to be thrown in the bin as it had a big cut out of the back, so I decided to see what could be salvaged from it... see the process below

baby gap stripey jumper with a hole in the back

i chopped off the sleevs and the hood

and used my awesome new brother overlocker to finish the cut edges off neatly to create some leg warmers and a hooded hat

sure to brighten up the winter days!!

leg warmers worn over tights for extra warmth

the hood fits really well and the top button keeps it in place

the overlocked edge creates a wavey edge

bron doing the colourful robot!

craft out friends! have a great long weekend for those of you in australia! I am about to go and pick up my mum from the airport, so looking forward to a productive creative weekend!!!

cheers

xxoo

Day 159-marilyn is a star

Okay, so i havent had a chance to yet finish the stars and stripes cushion...

Tonight I am continuing with the "stars" theme with my marilyn doll. I did start her to be part of the "American" tour but she never got the chance to be featured, so tonight she makes her debut as the "stars and stripes" theme continues.... I figured she is a "star" and the "stars and stripes" theme makes us think of america... (and i have had a big day at work and have no time to finish the cushion... so here goes)

printed marilyn face, sketch of body for the pattern

cut out

stitch

I have stitched her signature to her behind...

marilyn with the american crew

okay so she is not quite finished either...

I will get back to these last two projects over the weekend, but for now I am super busy!!!!!

craft out crafty stars!!!

xxoo

Day 158-stars and stripes cushion

Its a super chilly night tonight, it even snowed on the mountain behind our house last night! Thank goodness for central heating!

Tonight's craft will be a 2 day project as it has taken a little bit of work. See the process so far below
its a "stars and stripes" cushion...

This little number is sure to brighten up any room!

star pattern

cut

pin and cut

 contrast pink to make the colours pop

 ribbon or no ribbon?

craft out

xxoo

Day 158-stars and stripes arm warmers

Tonight is rainy and chilly! the perfect night to be crafting indoors.
Continuing with the stars and stripes theme today I have upcycled a kids top to make arm warmers, see the process below...

start with a kids top (try the sleeves on your arms to check they fit)

chop the arms off (off the top not the kid)

and cut out some felt stars

unpick 2 holes for your thumbs

walah! stripey starry armys!

how funny is this photo below! i look like i am trying to cast a spell on the blinds!

all the stripes and stars make me look like some kind of crazy harriette potter the crafting wizard!!!

Craft out

xxoo

Day 157-stripey belt!

Continuing with the theme "stars and stripes" today's craft is a stripey belt...

pre-purchased buckle and some stripe drill fabric

iron 

stitch stitch stitch, done

 walah!!

matching back with the black and white hairpiece!

craft out!

xxoo

Day 156-stars and stripes garland

This week's theme is "stars and stripes"
Today's craft is a starry garland, it would be perfect for a babies room, or even strung across a bookcase in the lounge to brighten up the room!

start by sketching a star

pin and cut

stitch stitch stitch

too cute!

 on the bookcase...

 wall...

 or window...

craft out

xxoo

Day 155- hot lips!!!

I started off as a chilly but sunny morning and has ended in a chilly and not so sunny afternoon.
I decided to make another wheaty bag today, this time a fun novelty shape...

 i call them the "Hot Lips"

craft out!

xxoo

Day 154-rainy ol night

Friday blessed friday, how i look forward to you and my evening glass of red, especially on this rainy eve.
Tonight craft is simple but effective...

craft out

xxoo

Day 153-indoor winter craft activity for the kiddley-winks

Tonight we have another wintery craft activity the kids will love!
everyone with kids has a box of random half used (half chewed) crayons around the house, so here is something you can use them for...

grate your crayons with a kitchen grater (ensure to clean well again before grating cheese otherwise it will taste a little waxy)

use a few contrasting colours

-Cut a piece of wax paper twice, fold over with wax side of paper touching. 

Open up your paper and lay out a good layer of crayon shavings. Fold the top of paper back over.

 Using a warm iron, gently run over the top of project, Be careful the crayon shavings will melt fast you only want enough heat to melt the shavings slightly and to melt the wax on the wax paper to seal your project.

Insert this in between the 2 pieces of cardboard, and add a pc of ribbon between the hearts to hang project from. Glue, or double side sticky tape  this all together

perfect sun catcher for your kids room!!!

enjoy

craft out xxoo

Day 152-winter has begun

For those of us in the southern hemisphere winter has officially begun! although the morning was quite chilly the day ended up being a lovely 18c (global warming is not all bad! ha ha)
Tonight's craft makes use of those fallen leaves covering the ground everywhere I tread! see below...

don't you love the colours of the autumn leaves... 

This project is one that kids will love!!!!

 Cut out a piece of Waxed paper double the size that you want. Fold this in half. Make sure you use Waxed paper and not greaseproof or baking paper as you need the wax to make it stick.

lay out your leaves onto one half of the waxy side of the paper, fold the other side over. You should have both wax sides touching with the leaves in between.

 Find a window to decorate, it looks great and the colours are fab when the sun shines.

If you have french doors it would look fabulous to do a long full length panel.

craft out

xxoo