Kirigami is kinda like origami but with a Craft Knife. The video below will help you to better understand....
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Matching Hooded Sweater For Cute Bunny
As promised here the pattern for the matching cute bunny hooded sweater. I was gonna put some bunny ears on the hood but, I dunno might be to much.Hooded sweater{Matches The Cute Bunny}Measurements__________________To fit ages |0-3 |3-6 |6-9 |9-12 |12-24 |monthsActual Measurements__________________Chest| 48 ||53|| 57|| 62|| 66| cmLength To Shoulder| 24|| 26|| 28|| 30|| 34| cmSleeve Length| 14 ||16 ||18 ||20|| 22| cmMaterials__________________4(4:5:5:6)...
Moon Bottle Cover
Another pattern for your viewing pleasure. This time it's a cute bottle cover.Moon Bottle CoverMaterials______________Size of cover 22 x 39cm (8 1/2 x 15 1/2 in)Rowan RYC Cashsoft DK and Cashsoft Baby DKA DK Grey (518) 2 x 50g/ 1 3/4 ozB DK Lime green (509) 1 x 50g/ 1 3/4 ozC Baby DK Pale green (804) 1 x 50g/ 1 3/4 ozD DK Organge (510) 1 x 50g/ 1 3/4 ozNeedles1 pair each of 31/4 mm (US 3) and 4mm (US 6) needlesButtons3Tension_____________22 sts and...
Cute Bunny Rabbit
Back again presenting another baby craftCute Bunny Rabbit------------------MeasurementsApproximately 28cm, excluding earsMaterialsTwo 50g balls of Debbie Bliss cashmerino aran in Duck EggSmall amount of cream yarn for pom-pom tailPair of 3 1/4 knitting needlesWashable polyester toy stuffingGrey embroidery wool for features--------------Tension23 sts and 32 rows to 10cm square over st st using3 1/4mm needlesAbbreviations______________m1L= inserting...
Note [Knitting Abbreviations]
If you don't already know em I suggest you learn them. This list is incomplete but is relevant for the tutorials that I post. For a full list go to KnittingHelp(dot)com. Another tutorial is in the works so look out for it ;).Notes: Knitting Abbreviations**.........Repeatalt........alternatebeg......beginningcont.....continuedec......decreasefoll.......followinginc.......increasek...........knitkfb........knit into front and back of next stm1........make one by picking up the loop lying between st just worked and next stand working into back of...
Ugh Leftover Yarn
I’m one of those people that gets angry about not having enough yarn to complete a project so. I always buy a bit more than what I need. Since I'm a few miles away from the the shops. Because I like experimenting with different types of yarn, I tend to have bits and pieces left over. I usually use them to make small doilies or similar small projects but now have run out of people to give my doilies to!What do you do with your left over yarn?? Do...
Embroidered Raglan Sweater [Baby Craft]
Size 1 (3-6 months) To Fit Chest: 46cm||Width: 55cm||Length: 24.5cm||Sleeve: 16cmSize 2 (6-9 months)To Fit Chest: 52cm||Width: 58cm||Length: 28.5cm||Sleeve: 31cmSize 3 (9-12 months)To Fit Chest: 52cm||Width: 61cm||Length: 31.5cm||Sleeve: 21cmTension18 stitches and 25 rows to 10cm square measured over stockingstitch on 4mm needles. Always work a tension swatch and change needles accordingly ifnecessary.MaterialsAny medium-weight or dk yarn,...
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Homemade Floam™ Instruction
Found this guide on how to make your own Floam™ it's pretty cool. Children have been clamoring for Floam™, a micro-beaded modeling clay that has been heavily and attractively advertised. Unfortunately, people who have ordered Floam™ report long delays and deceptive business practices. Instead, make your own Floam™-like clay in whatever quantities and colors you like. We found several anonymous recipes online. My husband Keith Golden tried three...
Decoupage Ideas
I'm back again with some more info on Decoupage. I found some good sites with a bunch more ideas and articles that might interest those who are into Decoupage artwork. These sites are in no specific order.Site #1: Make your Own Baby Crafts. This site has number of useful articles you might want to take a look at. The link above is one of those and, it's about how to make a baby craft using the art of Decoupage.Site #2: DiY Network. Another good site...
Decoupage: I Got The Materials Now What!?
|Prelude|: As with all art you will need to have an idea.Step 1|First Things First: Prepare your surface you should start by making sure it's clean. Then paint and seal it.Step 2|What Comes Next?: Cut out your pictures using your Craft knife, or School Scissors for your kid.Step 3|Uhuh Now What?: Now you will want to arrange the pictures in an order that you like. Just for reference from my own experience. The first arrangement is always subject...
Decoupage Have You Heard Of It?
Decoupage could definitely be used to make custom, unique and interesting baby crafts. You could use this technique on everything from furniture to wipes containers, to storage bins and boxes. Make cute picture frames. You could even make clothing obviously that would take a degree of skill, but this is a very easy craft to learn. Craft your own stuff and sell it online I know some people who do. Most just sell at local markets, but enough of that.Let...
How To Crochet
I found this extensive guide on how to crochet. This guide is nothing short of amazing and should be useful for anyone who wants to learn how to crochet. It can be difficult starting out with no one to guide you through, but if you don't know anyone in your life that crochets, or that can teach you how then this guide is on of many that are very helpful.Here is the link How To Crochet. Oh yeah you can also just click the picture abo...
Recycled Phone Book Pencil Holder
Now there some creativity. The funny this is I have actually folded a book to look like that. When I was bored, but I never would have thought to make a pencil holder out of it. That's just one of the things you can do with a book you dislike or may have wasted your money on.Here's the link to the Recycled Phone Book Pencil Holder Tutori...
Friday, May 29, 2009
Rowan Wool Cotton
This Download Has Been Removed Cause I Don't Want To get SuedI found this lovely magazine just searching for new ideas and things to crochet. I thought I should share since It's a very good magazine. It looks dated but the patterns are very stylish, and the instructions are easy to follow. So If you know Rowan then you should know that this is quality stuff, and if you don't know Rowan I suggest you check out their site Knit Rowan.You can also click the image to take directly to thier site.The download IS another Pdf. So if you haven't got a pdf...
Not A Baby Craft But Very Cool
Are ya feeling lucky, punk?Simply Amazing one of the coolest crochet's I've had the pleasure to see. This gorgeous piece of artwork belongs to Inger Carina. (She's not a big fan of guns btw)Neither am I but good art is good art an self expression is what drives good crocheting. Look at the juxtaposition I just love it! Well you know what I think. How about telling me how you feel about ...
Baby Crafts Eeyore Crochet[Download Removed]
This Download Has Been Removed Cause I Don't Want To get SuedHere's another project this time it's an Eeyore doll you know from "Winnie The Pooh". Even if you don't know, it's still very cute and stylish. So check it out, make it and give it to someone you love for a gift or just a random present.Hint: Makes a great gift for toddlers or daughters of all ages.It's a PDF file so your gonna have to download it. To view the information simply get a program like Foxit Reader it's free and it's great.Let me warn you it's a very detailed tutorial and...
Cute Baby Bib
Make your little guy’s feedings a little more formal with this super sweet bib with a necktie applique. Get a load of the little collar! Charity from Just Tutes! is going to show you just how to make one. Go to the tutori...
Baby Crafts Main Focus
Hello! Let me welcome you to Baby Crafts! This blog is first and foremost focused on crafting and crocheting for your child. However old they may be from hats to PJ's. We have tutorials for them all some are out sourced and some are directly from yours truly.Along with other crocheting ideas, and free patterns Baby Crafts is just the name. The main focus is this blog will be filled with all types of crafts, unique guides and fun activities, to help...
