Cos I Like Making Stuff - A craft & lifestyle blog: April 2009

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Totally Tutorials

Tutorial - How to Make a Rose Brooch from Old Pants - Recycle Old Pants into Something Pretty Make a Rose Brooch from Old Pants Tutorial at Joanna's handmade dream Blog "Today we will make a rose brooch from ...
2 hours ago
musing about mud

Andrew Martin Workshop @ Lillstreet Art Center - ANDREW MARTIN WORKSHOP: MOLD MAKING AND SLIP CASTING -DISCOVERING NEW WORK (5 DAYS) *Monday, March 19, 2012 to Friday, March 23, 2012* Level: Visiting Art...
2 hours ago
cakes and bunting

preparation - When we got back to the farm, J and I posed for a couple of photos by the car, and then parted. I met the hair and make up ladies, who had ...
6 hours ago
Customised Clothes,Crafting and life in Limerick

What I'm wearing: A Vintage Dress - I've been rather sick with a horrid stomach bug for about a week, so cabin fever led me to do things like tidy the house, scrub my bathroom, dye my hair and ...
6 hours ago
Cos I Like Making Stuff

Catwalk Highlights: Asiana Bridal Show London 2012 - Last year I was backstage at the Asiana Bridal Show 2011 (the biggest annualAsian fashion event in the UK). This year I bring you front row seats and whi...
9 hours ago
Tatertots and Jello

19 Ways to Display Photographs in Your Home! - Hi there! I’m Wendy from Wendy VonSosen Photography and the Wenderful blog. I’m excited to be a fledgling contributor to Jennifer’s blog and experience a l...
10 hours ago
print & pattern

STUDENT COURSE WORK - part 2 - i recently posted a selection of coursework from the students on rachael taylor's surface design course, and today i have been lucky enough to be able to fea...
10 hours ago
Found on Folksy

A Little Something To Lift The Spirits! - Firstly, I'd just like to apologise for this blog not being as long as I would like, but I've not been too well for over a week now. I guess it's that tim...
12 hours ago
Indigo Blue

See me in Sew Hip Issue 38 - Last August I emailed several ideas to Sew Hip and was astounded when the editor said that she was interested in all of them! I was featured in the [revi...
20 hours ago
Memi The Rainbow

timeless vintage brands #7 Haribo - After having showed the amazing world of *handcrafted candies*, here I'd like stay on line with this sugary world... Indeed I'm glad to dedicate this 7th...
20 hours ago
Little Birdie Secrets

easy burlap valentine banner {tutorial} - I'm still trying to put together my Valentine mantel between diaper changes and feedings, which is proving difficult, but this Valentine craft idea was a c...
21 hours ago
GiddyStuff

The Odd Couple - I've just finished my January One Skein Knit-A-Long, and the timing is perfect with the temperature dropping like it has! The project required 100g of DK M...
22 hours ago
Adventures At Home

A tour of inspection - While we were in Brighton at the weekend, we spent most time on the beach; enjoying the fresh and salty air, and making the most of the cold and sunny we...
1 day ago
Bugs and Fishes by Lupin

A Sneak Peek + A Special Offer - Today there was* just* enough sunshine to finish and photograph a couple more projects that I should (hopefully) have ready to share with you later this we...
1 day ago
Peacock Feathers & Diamond Rings

The Weekly - On Monday, on the way to work, I saw the first lambs in the fields. I bought two bunches of daffodils for the house; they are faring as well and as bright...
1 day ago
Sew Scrumptious

Check out my new gadget! - I actually had time to have a go with a new gadget I acquired this week-end. This was a treat to myself from John Lewis. A kit for adding poppers/eyelets e...
1 day ago
Coco Rose Textiles

Busy, Busy, Busy.............. - ❀❀❀❀❀❀ ....is how this week has been. Wowzer, it has flown straight by me....on skates. The weekend I fear will be even busier. Ah well.....no rest fo...
4 days ago
Diary of a Crafty Chica

How to Make a Rug From a Hula Hoop & T-shirts! - Image from http://familyfun.go.com I came across this project tonight and loved it! The only supplies needed are a hula hoop, t-shirts and scissors. I'm ...
6 days ago
Oh My Crafts Blog

Pin It To Win It Contest! - *We're having another PINTEREST contest!* *How To Enter:* To enter this contest go to our OMC Pinterest Page and find the Pin It To Win It Pinboard. Pin the...
6 days ago
The Felt Fairy

Monthly Make 2012..How Are You Getting On? - Well ladies, the flickr group for JANUARY is filling up nicely with an amazing array of makes! There is a ticker picture in the right hand column but I urge ...
1 week ago
Etsy Treasury Team

With Love From Me to You! - 'With Love from Me to You!' by KnitzyBlonde Happy Valentine's Day! Valentines Day XOXO Cupcake ... YourlittleCupc... $10.00 Valentine, Rom...
1 week ago
COUTURE CRAFT

VINTAGE SHOPPING IN DORSET - Ooh I love shopping in Vintage stores to get inspiration. I spent the Christmas period down in Dorset with the folks so took every opportunity to have a good...
1 week ago
Rob Ryan

- Every year I do a special Valentine's Day print for all you helpless romantics out there ! Here's this years one ! It measures 28.5 x 35cm and you can...
1 week ago
That Crafty Fish x

Jubilee Bows and Owl Trim - uh oh, P.S also great for cake toppers = these mini fabric bows! Cute, no? I love these. They are so London and definately what 2012 is about. A bit of pr...
2 weeks ago
I Sew Cute... and draw pretty nifty also!

Valentine Jewelry Galore! I've been crafting so many glitter hearts & other fancy resin baubles! - isewcute has been working hard on casting new & beautiful resin glitter jewelry just in time for Valentine's day! This fabulous big glitter heart pendant ne...
2 weeks ago
Sew Recycled!

Wish You Were Here.....Recycled Cushion, The Tutorial! - Sometime ago the lovely people @BrightonNat and @BrightonNick at Brighton Visitor Magazine asked if I could come up with a crafted item that summoned up Bri...
2 weeks ago
IndigoElephant

Resolutions, and all that! - Happy New Year my friends!! Yes, I know I'm a bit late, but I think it's a sign of being so relaxed that the days are melding into each other... I often h...
3 weeks ago
Inspirational

The Country Scrapper - I first introduced The Country Scrapper many years ago and I have followed her from the very beginning. Amber has been scrapbooking for 20 something years ...
4 weeks ago
So much yarn, so little time.

Surprise! - I had a parcel this morning from America - from my lovely meerkat collectors Jen and Grace! I'd been asked who my favourite Disney character was and replie...
4 weeks ago
Handmade Nation

Loose Ends: Archives Donated - I can hardly believe that in a little over a month it will be the 3 year anniversary of the Handmade Nation Premier in Milwaukee, WI. In mid-2011 I donated...
5 weeks ago
A brand new Londoner

To a Beautiful Grandmother - 14th December will always be marked by the day my amazing granny passed away. As a tribute to her (and in memory of), I had her name tattooed on my wrist ...
1 month ago
Birdcage Creative

Adult T-shirt Colours - See the picture below for the colours I can offer adult t-shirts in (click to see a larger version). I can apply your design in a choice of colour(s) too, ...
1 month ago
draw, glue, glitter, make

Shedraws.co.uk - If you haven't already seen on twitter, this blog is not closed, but I have a brand new blog over at shedraws.co.uk. Come and join us there!
2 months ago
MillieBead

Growing Puppy - Our little Jem is just growing and growing. Shes so full of energy and will walk for ever. Always excited and pleased to see everyone. We love her!
2 months ago
Tea with digestives

Inspired by microbes - I have been really suprised by just how much I have enjoyed making accessories inspired by microbes and cell biology. After years working in a microbiolog...
3 months ago
craft research

Craft Australia Need Us!! - *Craft Australia Defunded by the Australia Council* Craft Australia is challenging this decision and is also seeking our support. If Craft Australia is...
3 months ago
Fabric Nation

Crafty Pint handmade Christmas -
3 months ago
bollywooddeewana

Chhote Nawab (1961) - Continuing the theme of maybe not so remarkable films but definitely a remarkable soundtrack is 1961's Chhote Nawab (Little Master) which as i understand gav...
3 months ago
Lauren Ceramics

A giveaway (And details about my next show) - This Saturday, 17th September I'm taking part in a show with Caversham Artists and friends. It's set in the beautiful riverside gardens of Caversham Court. D...
4 months ago
Marmadaisy

It let me back in! - Stupid, stupid blog account locked me out but I have managed to get back in. Please follow me on facebook and twitter. I don't have much time for craftin...
5 months ago
I LOVE RED

Garden Improvement - *At last our tiny garden is beginning to look more like a garden and less like a builder's yard with the runner beans, carrots, water cress and poppies r...
5 months ago
CakesKnitsandCosies

AWOL - back now with gluten free tips and recipes - Hi to all my followers. So sorry I've been AWOL. No excuses, I've just been neglecting my cakesknitsandcosies blog ever since I rebranded to Lynne's Patter...
7 months ago
modern craft

Oh Happy Day - Oh Happy Day is having an amazing give away that includes a 7-day trip to Paris and a stay at this great hotel!
7 months ago
Heroine Industries - Alternative Kitsch Jewellery

Long time no blog.... - I knew I hadn't blogged in a while, but I think a year really takes the biscuit! I made a lot of (positive) changes in the last year, and set afew goals i...
8 months ago
Daily-Craft

My First CSA Box! - Within the past few weeks, I've head several of my friends raving about the boxes they have received through Community Supported Agriculture programs - so ...
9 months ago
Felting in Fibrespace

D.I.Y. kits - A few weeks ago I did the Contemporary Textile Fair down in Teddington, I gave out lots of cards, so if you're a new follower from the fair, "hello". The f...
10 months ago
Kella's Musings on Growing Her Own, Wildlife and Her Brand of Parenting.

3000 Plus New Visitors - Just wanted to thank all those who have recently visited and read my blog and an extra special thank you to all my loyal readers who keep coming back to ...
10 months ago
EVERYTHING ALICE BOOK

- Dearest Reader, Welcome to Wonderland and the magical world of Everything Alice, where nothing is quite as it seems. Alice's fantastical adventures in wond...
11 months ago
The Life and Loves of a Freelancer

To be devoured......that is the question..... - So, exactly one week after my most disastrous tour at the British Museum EVER, I wake early to prep and ready myself for the day ahead. I was to have the f...
11 months ago
Crafty Chicita

Not A Bad Lump After All - I had an appointment at the breast clinic this morning. Not a routine one, I might add, but one that was rushed through. I was told not to worry, but how d...
1 year ago
Crafty Helen @ Home

My Last Post - It seems fitting that my last post looks like this It was very nearly a year ago when I first posted a photo of my gingerbread obsession followed by last ...
1 year ago
A CONVERSATION WITH THE GREEN MAN

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1 year ago
I-love-post

- Schmit received this cracking gift from Bo face! To view more of Bo faces products take loooook at: www.lefthandrighteye.bigcartel.com
1 year ago
Cupcakes at Home

i am over here... - olive and harry click on the link and come and say hello t x
1 year ago
Craft Matters

The Final Curtain Falls.... - ....on the Craft Matters blog. It's been fun, but I've decided it's time to move on... It's a new month tomorrow (oopsie, today!), and I'm getting a new...
1 year ago
Me But A Little Bit More In Depth........

I'm Going To Be Scarce - *OK OK you are probably thinking, "going to be scarce"? So what does she call her recent absences from the blogging community.* * * *Yes I know I have been ...
1 year ago
Man About World

Man About Hong Kong: A stroll around Sheung Wan and respect paid to the temple of Lane Crawford - Above: In a city obsessed with signage, a few words that make sense After a couple of weeks of total submersion in the new world order of Shanghai, Hong ...
1 year ago
Recycle Remake Redesign Recraft Reuse Recreate Reclaim Reduce

amuckdesign - This heart necklace by amuckdesign is made from a "Men Working" street sign, brass, and sterling silver. Very reflective and very Urban Jungle.
4 years ago

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bollywood, cake, chocolate, sunny weather, curry, samosas, sequins, gems, bling, The Inbetweeners, My Life Story, My So Called Life, ducks, bargains, charity shops, holidays, not washing up, lazing in the bath, listening to Raj & Pablo, creaming, lipgloss, make up, bangles, shiny things, Russ Dewbury, Ponting, swimming, sales, sewing, embroidery, hamburger collectables, knitted objects, knit night at The Pelton Arms, Greenwich, wearing my dressing gown, drinking peppermint tea, watching music videos, Justin Timberlake, John Abraham, vegetables, breakfast, Maisy, Miffy, Elmer, Marmite, getting post, boat rides, strawberries, beads, Muppet movies, Labyrinth, Elmo, Barney, Iggle Piggle, disco, glitter, pink, red, turquoise, clean sheets....

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