Crochet Headband

This headband is super easy and SOOOO cute on your little chicklet! It's a great way to introduce your chicklet to crochet as well. Mine was so excited by this headband she was eager to learn how to make them herself.

What you'll need: Medium weighted yarn (I used cotton yarn), Crochet hook G (4.00 mm), Measuring Tape, Yarn Needle, Scissors

Tips:

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  Yarn will stretch so take our a few chains when measuring.
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  It's important to measure the wearer's head. So chain as many as needed to fit around the wearer's head. The one I made was for my daughter, so I went with 70 ch's. Just make sure to have an even number of chs.
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  In Rnd 1 instructions, be careful not to twist the chain when connecting with sl st. I did this and I didn't realize it until the headband was finished. I had to start over.

Headband Pattern:

Rnd 1: Ch 70, Sl st in first ch.

Rnd 2: Ch 4, skp 1st chain, *dc in next ch, ch 1, skin 1 ch*

Repeat all the way around.

Sl st in 3rd ch of beginning 4

Rnd 3: Ch 4, skp 1st ch, *dc in next dc, ch 1, skp 1 *

Repeat all the way around

Sl st in 3rd ch of beginning 4

Fasten off, weave in yarn tail and snip with scissors

Flower Pattern

Rnd 1 - Ch 4, sl st in first ch

Rnd 2 - Sc in center of ring 8 times

Rnd 3 - Ch 4 (or more depending on how long you want the petals), sl st into next ch.

Repeat ch 4 and sl st in each ch all the way around. Should have 8 petals when done.

Fasten off, weave in yarn tail and snip with scissors

Final Step: Using yarn needle attach flowers to headband, tie off and sip extra yarn with scissors.

 

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Tags for Electronic Cords Tutorial

Where is my cell plug?
Which of these cords is for the video camera?
What happened to that extra USB cord?
How can I find what I'm looking for in this drawer of black cords that all look alike?

Have you ever said or thought any of the above?

If yes...I have the perfect solution for you!

After all, us Hip Chicks don't have the time to riffle through our miscellaneous drawers in order to find that charger for the old cell phone or the ipod charger.

I got so tired of trying to find my camera cord amongst all the other black cords in my drawer. That I decided to create tags to label my cords.

What you'll need: Tags with strings (or make your own), stamp, ink and sharpie pen

You can buy premade white tags with little strings at the office store, or you can make your own. Either will work. I prefer the smaller tags, so they don't add to the cluttered look of my cord drawer.

I stamp on one side, then using a thin sharpie, I write which cord and to what device it goes to.

Now you'll always be able to find the cord you need right away!

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Metal Recipe Stand

(Look at my pizza dough recipe! Can you tell I've used it a lot!?)

What You'll Need: Metal Sheet 6"x10", Embellishment Glue Stick, Decorative Scrapbook Paper, Scissors

Step 1: Using a rotary cuter, cut the paper to the size of the metal sheet. I cut mine 6"x12", I wanted a little lip on the back to fold over.

Step 2: Bend your metal. I bent around 3-4" so the stand would have 3 1/2" to stand on.

Here is the bent metal sheet from the front.

and back

Step 3: Apply embellishment glue to entire back surface of paper. Make sure to get the corners realy well.

Step 4: Lay paper onto metal.

Use with your favorite magnets. This makes such a beautful addition to your kitchen.

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Make Your Own Logo Stickers

Have you seen all those cute logo stickers everyone uses on their product packaging or shipping? After I created my own sewing labels I decided to tackle the stickers. I headed to Office Depot (I am seriously addicted to office supplies...I'm seeking treatment). However, I did find sticker paper while I was there.

What you'll need: Sticker paper (purchase at any office store...make sure you buy the right kind for your printer), computer, printer and scissors or circle punch.

Step 1: Design your sticker logo/layout. I use PhotoShop Elements 8 to create the logo and Microsoft Publisher to layout the page for printing.

Step 2: Insert paper into printer and print.

Step 3: Cut out stickers either with scissors or circle punch.

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Make Your Own Sewing Tags

I've spent countless hours looking for logo tags that I can include in my sewn items, and have yet to find ones I'm willing to spend the money on. So I decided to make my own.

Materials You'll Need: PhotoFabric Cotton Twill (I use Blumenthal Craft, purchased at JoAnn's), computer and printer, scissors, and fray check.

Step 1: Create your logo and layout using your computer graphic software. I use PhotoShop Elements 8 to create the logo and then Microsoft Publisher to layout the images on a sheet 8 1/2 x 11.

Step 2: Read the directions on your photo fabric, make sure you follow them carefully.

I use an Inkjet printer so I purchased an inkjet photo fabric.

Step 3: Print onto photo fabric. I measure how much width I need on the sides, top and bottom, to determine how close I space my tags.

Allow to dry completely!

Step 4: Peel the paper backing away. Then rinse for 30 seconds under running tap water or until the water runs clear.

Place wet fabric on a towel to dry.

Step 5: Cut apart the tags. For the above tags I wanted a jagged edge, but you can cut with straight scissors too.

Step 6: Use Fray Check on the cut edges so the fabric doesn't fray. Do this over a piece of cardboard so it doesn't get on your work/desk surface.

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New Paintings Finished

I just finished these paintings today.

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Photo Walk For Art Journal Backgrounds

I've enjoyed the last few days away from blogging. The craft marathon was super fun! But lots of work. I still have tons of tutorials to share, so expect some fun ones coming soon.

Today I took the kids for a photo walk. I was in need of some new background photos for my art journal and decided to include them in the fun.

Here are a few of my favorites:

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Tic Tac Toe Game Board Tutorial

Materials You'll Need: Square wood piece 5" x 5" (can be purchased at Michael's or JoAnn's), craft paint, mod podge, decorative paper, X and O stickers or stamps, 9 circle glass drops 1", ribbon, embellishment glue stick, diamond glaze, sticky felt sheet, paint brushes, circle hole punch, pencil, scissors.

Step 1: Paint wood (I chose white since it complemented the color scheme I wanted)

Step 2: Punch out 9 cirlces in whatever colors you'd like. I used three different colors.

Step 3:  Since 9 is an odd number you won't have an even amount of X's and O's, so chose which you'd like more of. Apply X and O stickers to the center of your circle cutouts.

Step 4: Apply a thin layer of Diamond Glaze on the back (or flat and bumpy) side of the glass drop. Apply in center. When you press glass against paper the glaze will spred toward the edges. If you apply to much glaze it'll seep out and it can be sticky and messy.

The circle will be slightly larger then the glass drop and that's okay. I do this because it gives the glaze a little room.

Step 5: Once the glaze is completely dry you can trim off the extra edge of paper.

Step 6: Trace shape of glass over the backside of sticky felt and cut out. Peel away the protective paper from the felt and apply to the paper side of the glazz drop. Rub with your fingers to make sure it adheres all the way.

Step 7: Cut 4, .25" x 5" size strips of white cardstock (you could use whatever color you like).

Step 8: Cut background paper to the size of your wood.

Step 9: Apply layer of Mod Podge to the wood and to the back of the background paper. Use your finger to rub out any air bubbles. Use a paper towel to wipe away any excess Mod Podge.

Step 10: Depending on how wide your front surface is, you'll want to measure equal distances between your strips. Using Mod Podge again I applied a thin layer on the back of the strips. I placed them where I had marked and then rubbed out any air bubbles.

Repeat above step for the other two strips.

Step 11: I left my strips long so I could cut them after the glue dried. I used a craft knife to cut away the long ends.

Step 12: Using embellishment glue stick, apply glue to the back of ribbon and then wrap ribbon around all four edges folding the corners as you go.

This board offers hours of endless fun for the entire family!!

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