Posts Tagged: Creativity


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Feb 10

Thing-A-Day 2/26/10: Dread Tube Wrap

Today I made a head wrap tube thingy for my dreads. It came out ok. It ties in the back. I think the next one will be a little longer, cover more of my locks.
dreadmama.net


23
Feb 10

Thing-A-Day 2/23/10: Lotion

Today I made some lotion. Had a hard time with the final mix, I think I used too much olive oil. eh, it’s winter still, can’t have too much olive oil!


20
Feb 10

Thing-A-Day 2/20/10: New Zine Cover

Today I made a new cover for the 3rd issue of my zine, Positive Emergence
pezine.com


19
Feb 10

Thing-A-Day 2/19/10: Pencil Fuzzies

Today I made pencil fuzzies, I love having a bit of soft fabric on my pencils when working on calculus problems. somehow makes it easier ^_^


18
Feb 10

Thing-A-Day 2/18/10: Hand Muff

Today I made a hand muff. One of my sons took over the blue mittens I made, so I made sure to use a girly color for this!! ha ha


15
Feb 10

Thing-A-Day 2/15/10: Upcycled Bag

Today I made a new bag from several different clothing items I upcycled. The green bottom of the bag is a handmade hat I got a few years ago, I wore it for a couple of winters but needed a change this winter. The two upper parts of the bag are from 2 different pairs of pants, and the lining is this pretty dark purple velvet from an old dress of my daughter’s/ The handles are from a pair of jeans and corduroys. I like how it looks with the handle rough and raggedy, but U will probably edge up the handle for a more finished look in a bit.


13
Feb 10

Thing-A-Day 2/13/10: Love Book for Brian

Today I made a love book for my husband. I got a little book to put love notes in and stuff for Brian for Valentine’s Day, and put a fluffy heart on the cover.
brianandtrula.com


12
Feb 10

Thing-A-Day 2/12/10: Pillow Scrap Sack

Today I made a sack to put my sewing scraps in out of an old pillow case.


10
Feb 10

Thing-A-Day 2/10/10: Cashmere Socks

One of my cashmere sweaters was getting raggedy at the sleeve elbows, to the point where patching it up would be noticeable. Normally I wouldn’t care but I decided to cut up the sweater and use the fabric for various things including a pair of cashmere socks. I’ve been wanting a pair for a while!


5
Feb 10

Thing-A-Day 2/5/10: Red Button Earrings

I made another pair of earrings and I like these so much better than the 1st set I made on the 3rd. These were a pair of silver mermaid earrings I liked…added red buttons to them to make them pop. Learned my lesson about using too much glue so just used a smidgen this time. love it!


4
Feb 10

Thing-A-Day 2/4/10: Reconstructed Skirt

Today I made a skirt out the bottom of a denim sundress that was too short, and the top of a pair of fleece pants.


3
Feb 10

Thing-A-Day 2/3/10: Earrings

Today I made earrings. I had some sterling silver post earrings I never wore, so added buttons to them then put a little denim on top of the buttons. I think I used too much Gorilla glue, will have to watch it next time. Still, I like them!

Button Earrings w/Denim


2
Feb 10

Thing-A-Day 2/2/10: Mittens

Today I made mittens. I had some leftover fabric from when I made the kids; quilts this past Christmas and decided to use it for my mittens. This fabric is so soft and fluffy and warm. I put the fluffy side on the inside. The cuffs I reconstructed from an old jacket my sons used to wear when they were toddlers. I love my new mittens!

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