Baby Headband

I made this for my baby, it's very easy!

Step 1: Ready a stretchable headband, any color you like.

Step 2: Place an "Iron on patch" cartoon on the headband and press with iron.

Here you go, the baby headband is ready, try it now!

EASTER DAY- Honey Bunny Bookmark

Try to do this cool bookmark :)

Tools and Materials:
Honey bunny bookmark template
Thick paper
Self-seal laminate sheets
Scissors or utility knife
White chenille pipe cleaners
Wire clippers
Hole punch
Photo of child

Honey Bunny Bookmark How-To:
1. Print Honey bunny bookmark template onto thick paper.
2. Laminate both sides of paper using self-seal laminate sheets.
3. Cut out bookmark.
4. Wrap white chenille stems around arms, ears, and head of cutout.
5. Clip with wire clippers, and tuck in ends when finished.
6. To make the head, use an inch and a half hole punch to make a disk from the same sheet of paper used to cut out the template.
7. Use hole punch to make a hole in center of the disk.
8. Twist white chenille pipe cleaners through hole in disk.
9. Cut out picture of child using inch and a half hole punch.
10. Apply glue to back of photo and attach photo to disk.
11. Apply glue to edge of disk and attach to body.

Cloth Headband

Try making this DIY headband using cloth.

There’s a free tutorial by Heather Bailey where she teaches you step by step how to make a cloth headband. Heather Bailey is a superdy duper creative designer who sews awesome items for sale. She does like pillow covers, pillows, crafts things and many many more.

Suede Stool Cover

Giving your stool a 'NEW LOOK', try this!

Create custom seating from simple off-the-rack supplies. Unfinished stools were painted glossy black, then covered with foam disks and fabric circles.

Tools and Materials:

2/3 yard of fabric per cover (you can get 2 covers if you are using 45-inch-wide fabric)

Ballpoint pen

1-inch-thick foam rubber

Utility knife2/3 yard of polyester batting

Hole punch

2 yards of matching 1/4-inch cord

Stool Cover How-To:

1. Using a ballpoint pen, trace the top of the stool (these dimensions are for a 13-inch-diameter stool) onto the foam rubber; cut out with utility knife.
2. From the batting, which will soften the edges of the foam, cut a 17-inch circle. Cut a 20-inch circle of fabric, and punch holes about every inch along the circumference, about 1/2 inch in from the edge.
3. Lace the cord through the holes. Place the foam and then the batting on the stool, and cover with the fabric; cinch and tie the cord.

Candy Topiary

This is absolutely cool idea for any events and functions, I plan to make this on coming X'mas. To create Dylan Lauren's beautiful candy topiary, follow these steps:

Tools and Materials:

7-inch flower pot

6-inch Styrofoam ball

Styrofoam cone (18 inches tall by 6 inches wide)

18-inch-long, 3/4-inch-diameter dowel (stained)

4 to 5 bags of assorted fun-size candy bars

1 pound of twist wrapped candies

Hot-glue gunGlue sticks

Candy Topiary

How-To:

1. Place Styrofoam ball inside flower pot.

2. Force dowel through Styrofoam ball inside flower pot. Poke hole into cone.

3. Add glue to dowel and affix cone to dowel.

4. Make sure glue gun is on low setting; a high setting will crinkle wrapper.

5. Begin attaching first row of candy to bottom of cone.

6. Make sure all wrappers line up and that they extend about 1/2 inch below base of cone. Hold candy in place until it is secured to cone.

7. Start second row of candy: Apply glue toward top of wrapper, making sure there is a slight overlap between first and second row of candy (like roof shingles).

8. Continue gluing candy in rows around cone all the way to the top. When cone is completely covered with candy, fill bottom of pot with wrapped candies of your choice (such as Bit O' Honey, Jolly Ranchers, Laffy Taffy, or Double Bubble Gum).

9. If giving as a gift, wrap finished topiary in cellophane and top with a ribbon.

Special ThanksSpecial thanks to Dylan Lauren of Dylan's Candy Bar.

Apple Prints

Crafts enthusiasts have long known that a potato can be cut in half, carved into a stamp, and used to decorate everything from cards to cloth. Another idea is to use an apple and allow its natural shape to be the dominant decorative motif. Simply cut the apple in half from top to bottom, press the flesh side against a paper towel to absorb any excess moisture, and cover that side using an ink pad in the color of your choice. You can use this apple on bags, cards, book covers, or virtually any surface of your choice. Be sure to hold the apple down firmly and apply equal pressure to the top and sides. Reapply ink after each application. Once the image has dried, you can use a paint marker to add a stem and leaf.

If you want a thicker image, you can brush fabric paint onto the surface of the apple. Set the paint by allowing it to dry, placing a press cloth over the image, and using an iron set on medium.

Swiss Roll

This is my March Project - Swiss Roll (made by felt). I have this idea from a craft book, 1 month later I found the step by step from a website and follow the insruction to complete the first 'FELT CAKE'. There will be more in future.

However, I made this as baby girl (Grace) 1 year old birthday present. She is little cute girl that my mum taking care now.

Warm Fuzzies - 30 Sweet Felted Projects, by Betz White

I found this book very interesting, sharing with you !!!

"Warm Fuzzies is filled with techniques, tips and patterns for creating over 30 cute and colorful felted items made from cast-away sweaters, including cozy pillows and throws as well as comfortable hats, scarves, pincushions and handbags.The best thing about these projects is how easy they are to make...and there's no knitting involved! Simply throw old wool sweaters into the wash to make fabulous felted material, then cut the pieces apart and use them to make felted goodies. Start with the sweet Cupcake Pincushion--they're so easy, and super cute!"

Tin Organizers

Laissez-Faire shares some simple but effective methods for using tin cans to organize your craft and cooking supplies, which she found at HGTV.

It's easy to get any recycle material and give it a change and make your craft area more tidy and more organise.

Link:http://laissezfairedesign.blogspot.com/2008/02/clever-ideas-to-declutter.html

"Be Mine" Fridge Magnet

This is very simple yet nice gift for your love one on Valentine's Day. I like to use recycle material to make craft, coz it's not only save cost but also very environment friendly. You can try to make one too !!!

Chinese New Year Red Packet

Recycled Egg Carton Heart

I discovered this project from Craft Zine, it is cool gift for your love one. Sharing with you guys.

Patricia of A Little Hut has a tutorial on how to use up an old egg carton to create this piece of heart art. Link: http://alittlehut.blogspot.com/2008/01/recycle-project-no-11-egg-carton-turned.html

Crayon Hearts

If the sun seems to peer right into your window, give it something pretty to look at -- and through. These translucent hanging hearts are easy to make from waxed paper and crayons. In return, sunbeams will color your room with cheer.

How to do link: http://www.marthastewart.com/portal/site/mslo/menuitem.0e0eb51a2e6b5ad593598e10d373a0a0/?vgnextoid=34b12e912b11f010VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD&vgnextfmt=default

Cockscomb Valentine Wreath

I found something lovely and sweet as Valentine's Day deco. Nothing expresses the essence of Valentine's Day better than a big, full heart. Declare your love for a sweetheart -- or simply a love of romance -- with this handmade cockscomb wreath.

Sewing Kit in Jar

With just a little retrofitting, an old-fashioned Mason jar can become a new sewing kit with a built-in pincushion on top.

1. To begin, separate the lid's sealer and screw cap.
2. Trace around sealer on cardboard. Using a compass, draw another circle on linen or cotton, 1 inch larger in diameter than the first.
3. Cut out both circles; make cushion by placing batting between fabric and cardboard.
4. Turn screw cap upside down, and apply hot glue to inside edge of rim; quickly press cushion into lid until cloth protrudes smoothly above screw cap's opening and cardboard is flush against rim.
5. Apply hot glue around edge of cardboard, fold over excess fabric, and press down.
6. Glue top of sealer to cardboard. Fill jar.
   

Zakka Style Owl Pennant

Moonstitches shows you how to make the cutest zakka style owl pennant with their pattern and tutorial. A perfect decor for the holidays.

Learn to make one :
http://moonstitches.typepad.com/moonstitches/2007/11/zakka-style-owl.html

Origami Star Vase

I discovered this unique home deco from CRAFTZINE, I definately will do this for my new home soon.

Phillip Chapman-Bell of The Fitful Flog brings his amazing origami skills as a new contributor to CRAFT Pattern Podcast. This is a new craft added to the mix, Origami! Phillip's Star Vase is a beautiful piece of Origami and the pattern includes a sequenced crease pattern as well as a photo diagram.

Download CRAFT pattern PDF:

http://cachefly.oreilly.com/make/craft/CRAFT_Magazine_pattern23.pdf

Softies

I saw this craft book at Borders, Queensbay Mall, this craftbook is cool and I found many creative softies ideas.

The Softies book features 25 patterns by famous crafters we've come to know and love such as Heidi Kenney of My Paper Crane, Hillary Lang of Wee Wonderfuls, Cassi Griffith of Bella Dia, and lots more! Besides with all the toy recall madness going on, it's it time to start making your own fun, safe toys? For more softies inspiration and projects, pick up the Softies book and visit Therese on the Softies Central blog.

Download this week's CRAFT pattern PDF: http://cachefly.oreilly.com/make/craft/CRAFT_Magazine_pattern53.pdf

Fun of Tag

I have been tag by Jullie Teo, a lady from Singapore who loves crafting. Here's the rules:

1. Link to your tagger and post these rules.
2. Share 7 facts about yourself: some random, some weird.
3. Tag 3 people at the end of your post and list their names (linking to them).
4. Let them know they’ve been tagged by leaving a comment at their blogs.

Julie's Blog: http://www.jullieteo.blogspot.com/

The 7 facts about myself:

1. Female, 26 years old, Scorpio
2. Hobby: Travelling, Yoga, Crafting, Blogging
3. Getting married soon (www.mywedding.com/ksslwedding)
4. Always dream to be entrepreneur (since 2004)
5. Wang Lee Hom's fans (how nice if my hubby looks like him, haha :P thinking too much)
6. Believe in Jesus (HE comfort me, give me energy & motivation in life)
7. Favorite Dramas: FRIENDS, SEX & CITY, UGLY BETTY, HEROES (nice & freedom country influenced me to migrate to oversea)

I'll be tagging the following people:

1. Ciyou - http://www.ciyoucolorscity.blogspot.com/
2. Jessprkle - http://www.jessprkle.blogspot.com/
3. Gigi - http://caligirlconfections.blogspot.com/

Pledge to buy handmade

I pledge to buy handmoade on 24 Oct, 2007.

I 100 % support this campaign, hope that every handmade fans also support it.

Link: http://www.buyhandmade.org/

Why buy handmade?

Buying handmade is better for people, better for the environment, and better for giving truly special and well-crafted gifts. The ascendancy of chain store culture and global manufacturing has left us all dressing, furnishing, and decorating alike. The connection between producer and consumer has been lost. Buying handmade helps them reconnect.

We encourage all consumers to be aware of the social and environmental implications of their purchases.

Below is a list of resources that can get you started in the right direction:

http://www.coopamerica.org/: Co-op America is a not-for-profit membership organization founded in 1982. Their mission is to harness economic power—the strength of consumers, investors, businesses, and the marketplace—to create a socially just and environmentally sustainable society.

http://www.sweatfree.org/: A Network For Local action against Sweatshops

http://ilsr.org/: The Institute For Local Self-Reliance. The Institute’s mission is to provide the conceptual framework, strategies and information to aid the creation of ecologically sound and economically equitable communities.

http://www.dmoz.org/Society/Issues/Business/Allegedly_Unethical_Firms/Wal-Mart/ : See what Walmart is up to in your community